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Jalang’o Fined Millions Over Witchcraft Joke Nairobi County Chief Environment Officer, Geoffrey Mosiria, has announced that Lang’ata Member of Parliament, Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, has been fined millions of shillings after making a controversial joke about overhearing a secret witches’ meeting in Kisii County. In a statement released on Monday, Mosiria admitted that Jalang’o’s comments were made in jest. However, he explained that the joke had deeply angered members of the Kisii community, and therefore, Jalang’o would have to make reparations to heal the hurt caused. According to Mosiria, Jalang’o is required to meet with the community elders,…

Thika West Children’s Officer, Lina Mwangi, has appealed to residents to stop giving food, clothes, and other gifts directly to street children in Thika town. Speaking during an event at Kianjau Primary School on Monday, April 28, Mwangi explained that providing direct support to street children encourages more children from poor families to leave their homes and turn to the streets. She pointed out that this trend becomes even more common during school holidays when many vulnerable children no longer have the protection and structure that schools provide. “As part of the team responsible for child protection and town security,…

Meru Governor Under Fire Over Controversial Hiring Less than a month after being sworn in as the new governor of Meru County, Isaac Mutuma is already facing legal trouble. Prominent lawyer Mugambi Imanyara has announced that he plans to sue the governor over his appointment of the county government’s spokesperson. According to Imanyara, the position of county spokesperson is unconstitutional and should not exist under current laws. He further argued that the individual chosen for the role, Alhaji Mwendia, is 68 years old — far beyond the official retirement age for public servants, which is 60. “M’ethingia, if I see…

Homa Bay Town MP, Peter Kaluma, has urged the Kenyan government to ban the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) from operating in the country after it aired a shocking exposé on Sunday, April 27. In a statement shared on social media on Monday, the ODM legislator criticized the documentary titled Blood Parliament, accusing it of trying to provoke anger among Kenyans. Kaluma argued that because the media plays a powerful role in influencing public conversations and democracy, the BBC’s license in Kenya should be revoked. According to him, the documentary was biased, misleading, and carelessly produced. “Ban the BBC from Kenya.…

Allan Ademba, a young Kenyan journalist, has captured the hearts of many after putting aside his media career to stand alongside thousands of young Kenyans protesting against the controversial Finance Bill 2024. His actions, combined with a shocking BBC exposé showing Kenyan security officers shooting innocent protesters, made him a symbol of bravery and patriotism. The BBC documentary sparked global outrage and emotional reactions among millions of Kenyans. As emotions ran high, Newshub.co.ke reached out to Ademba for an exclusive interview. At the time, his name was trending at number two on X (formerly Twitter), with over 7,000 tweets mentioning…

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has issued a strong warning to all schools after releasing the 2023 KCSE and KCPE certificates. In an official update shared on Monday, April 28, KNEC reminded schools that it is illegal to withhold examination certificates from students under any circumstance. The council emphasized that candidates who are denied access to their certificates should immediately report the matter to the Sub-County Director of Education. “It is against the law to withhold a candidate’s certificate. Any candidate facing this situation should promptly report to the Sub-County Director of Education,” KNEC firmly stated. Along with the…

Tens of passengers narrowly escaped a major tragedy on Monday morning, April 28, after a bus suddenly caught fire near the Gitaru Interchange, which connects Wangige and the Southern Bypass. The bus, belonging to the Guardian Angel company, is said to have burst into flames from the rear section, causing passengers to quickly jump out and run for safety. Videos and photos shared with Newshub.co.ke show the back left side of the bus completely burnt, with witnesses reporting that the fire appeared to have started from the rear wheels, which had become jammed. Firefighters arrived at the scene quickly and…

Cleophas Malala has suffered a major setback after the High Court confirmed his removal as the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General. On Monday, April 28, Justice Bahati Mwamuye delivered the much-anticipated ruling, overturning a previous decision by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) that had temporarily reinstated Malala to the powerful position within the ruling party. The High Court declared that the gazette notice formalising Malala’s ouster was both valid and enforceable. In the decision, the court ordered that Malala’s appeal at the PPDT be terminated immediately, meaning he would not be able to pursue the matter any further…

Tensions Rise in Narok as Five Protestors Shot Dead Over Land Dispute A deadly confrontation erupted on Monday afternoon in the Angata Barikoi area of Kilgoris, Narok County, leading to the death of five people. According to early reports, the victims were allegedly protesting over a fierce land dispute involving a vast 6,300-acre piece of land. Witness accounts reveal that the protestors were demonstrating against what they claim was an illegal attempt to seize their ancestral land. Sources further allege that the land in question is linked to a powerful politician from the region, although independent verification of these claims…

The world of finance is changing faster than ever. One major force behind this change is the rise of crypto loans and embedded finance within the Web3 ecosystem. These developments are opening new doors for individuals and businesses, offering more flexible and decentralized financial services without the need for traditional banks. What Are Crypto Loans? Crypto loans allow individuals to borrow money using their cryptocurrencies as collateral. Instead of selling their Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other digital assets, people can lock them in a smart contract and receive a loan in return—either in stablecoins, other cryptocurrencies, or even traditional currency depending…