Author: Judith Mwaura

General Francis Ogolla Biography! The news of the death of the Chief of Defence forces Francis Ogolla on Thursday April 18 was received with great shock. General Francis Ogolla, along with nine other military personnel, died in a KDF helicopter crash in Elgeyo Marakwet while on duty.He will go down in history as the shortest-serving Chief of Defence Forces, having held the office for only one year. President William Ruto appointed General Francis Ogolla as Chief of Defence Forces in April 2023, as part of military restructuring.Ogolla succeeded General Robert Kibochi, who retired at the age of 62. The late General is…

Senior Accountant Job at Madison Group! Madison Investment Managers Limited is a member of the Madison Group and is a leading Investment Management Company in Kenya licensed by the Capital Markets Authority and the Retirement Benefits Authority.  The Company is recruiting for the following position: The Senior Accountant position will be located at the Company’s Head Office. The role reports to the Chief Accountant and will be responsible in assisting in the effective running of the Finance Department. This will involve the following key responsibilities. Scope: Assist in the preparation of the financial reports and related finance roles. Key Responsibilities and…

Four Kenyans Named to Prestigious Forbes Africa Under 30 List! Forbes Africa has recognized four exceptional young Kenyans as part of their 30 Under 30 list for 2024, celebrating leading entrepreneurs and innovators from across the continent. Making the list from Kenya were Ayushi Chandaria, Arooj Sheikh, Kenneth Njeru, and Alex Mativo. Ayushi Chandaria | PHOTO Courtesy Leading the group was 26-year-old Ayushi Chandaria, who created the Design Thinking Program Kenya. Her program utilizes human-centered design and creativity to solve problems in a collaborative way. It is currently being implemented at the United States International University in Nairobi’s Africa Design…

Wife of Olympic Sprinter Shows Speed of Her Own! The training partner and wife of Kenya’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, is proving that she too has incredible pace. Laventa Omanyala thrilled fans recently with a video shared on her social media, showing off her training speed on the track. Ferdinand Omanyala and his wife Laventa Omanyala| PHOTO Courtesy In the short clip from one of her sessions, Laventa is seen warming up before starting a series of fast-paced repeats down the straightaway. Even in the warm-up drills, her stride looks long and fluid. As she begins the interval work, it’s…

YouTuber Iam Marwa Addresses Safety Concerns After Girlfriend’s Reported Incident! Popular Kenyan YouTuber Fredrick Marwa, known to his followers as Iam_Marwa, is desperately seeking assistance locating items stolen from his Spanish girlfriend during a brazen daylight robbery in Nairobi. Marwa and his girlfriend Rocio had just arrived in the capital city from their rural village on Sunday morning for some sightseeing. But within seconds of arriving in Upper Hill, their trip took a frightening turn. Iam Marwa and girlfriend Rocio| PHOTO Courtesy The entire terrifying crime happened in a span of only two seconds, leaving Marwa and Rocio understandably shaken.…

A New Direction For Nviiri As He Leaves Sol Generation! Kenyan singer-songwriter Nviiri The Storyteller, born Nviiri Sande, has officially entered a new phase of his creative journey after spending the past five pivotal years developing his craft under Sol Generation Records. In a heartfelt statement titled “Unveiling My Next Musical Odyssey,” the talented artist expressed immense gratitude for the role the respected label played in shaping his early career. Nviiri the Storyteller| PHOTO Courtesy Under the guidance of label heads Sauti Sol, Nviiri was provided a nurturing environment within the Sol Generation family to refine his sound, gain invaluable…

Former Politician Jailed for Brutal Murder of Ex-Wife! A former Kenyan MCA has received a lengthy prison sentence for his role in the horrific killing of his ex-spouse. Samuel Ndungu Njoroge appeared before Judge Joel Ngugi in Kiambu High Court on Friday, where he and two others were convicted for the 2018 murder of Lucy Njambi Nyagiko. Ex MCA Samuel Ndungu| PHOTO Courtesy Njoroge, formerly the ward representative for Riruta, was given 30 years behind bars for orchestrating the brutal attack. The court heard how the 25-year-old victim was kidnapped from her home, raped, doused in acid, and left for…

Ilimuangukia ! Shock as Police Officer Crushed to Death by Heavy Truck after Overturning! A Kenyan police officer lost his life in a tragic road accident while on his annual leave in Kakamega county. The officer, who was attached to the Fort Tenan Police Station in Kericho, was hit by a heavy vehicle along the Mwamba road in Turbo. According to reports, the officer was riding his motorcycle when a trailer truck rammed into him from behind. The force of the impact caused the truck to overturn on top of the motorcycle, pinning the officer down. Eyewitnesses relayed that he…

Khalif Kairo Promises Porsche to Dem Wa Facebook Facebook on Her Wedding Day! Social media star Dem Wa Facebook Facebook recently received an unexpected promise after sharing a ride in businessman Khalif Kairo’s luxury Porsche Cayenne. While letting her explore the high-end vehicle’s features, Kairo told the content creator that the car could be hers to keep once she ties the knot. Dem Wa Facebook| Photo Courtesy In a video shared on Instagram, Dem Wa Facebook examined every detail of the sophisticated interior and praised Kairo for owning such a beautiful ride. When she commented on how new it seemed…

TV host Kamene Goro recently urged women to refrain from embarrassing themselves by begging for drinks when clubbing. During her breakfast radio show, Kamene spoke about an encounter her DJ husband Bonez had at a friend’s party recently. Kamene Goro| PHOTO Courtesy According to Kamene, a woman approached Bonez and directly requested he buy her a drink because she did not have money of her own. This incident highlighted an issue Kamene feels strongly about – women attending social events without sufficient funds. She advised that broke women should rather stay at home than lower their dignity by begging in…