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a video emerged from Angola depicting a figure seemingly walking atop the ocean’s surface. Local residents believe this apparition to be the spirit of Mano Chaba, a young kuduro musician who tragically drowned that same day. Mano Chaba, born in 2006, was a rising star in Angola’s music scene, known for hits like “Sonhos” and “Regra do Jogo.” Despite not knowing how to swim, he was enjoying a day at the beach on the Ilha de Luanda when the unfortunate incident occurred. Witnesses reported that Mano Chaba was in high spirits, engaging with friends and fans, even conducting a live…

Court Bars Citizen TV from Airing Campaign Against Directline Assurance The High Court has ordered Royal Media Services (RMS), owned by prominent businessman S.K. Macharia, to stop broadcasting a controversial advertisement targeting Directline Assurance on its television and radio platforms. The advert alleged that insurance policies issued by Directline Assurance were invalid and warned that the company would not honor any outstanding claims. In issuing an injunction on Wednesday, January 22, Justice Francis Gikonyo ruled that the media campaign had caused significant financial harm to the insurance provider. “The 1st defendant (S.K. Macharia), along with his agents, employees, representatives, or…

President William Ruto on Thursday afternoon responded strongly to Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who had allegedly questioned the source of funds used to pay sugarcane farmers in Kakamega their bonuses. Speaking to residents in Busia, Ruto criticized Kalonzo, accusing him of attempting to discredit the government’s efforts to deliver on its promises to Kenyans. The Head of State clarified that the Ksh150 million in bonuses paid to sugarcane farmers was not from the government, as claimed by Kalonzo, but was instead paid by Mumias Sugar Company. Ruto emphasized that the government had taken steps to ensure proper management in…

Rongo MP Arrested Over Alleged Corruption and Misuse of Public Funds The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Thursday arrested Rongo Member of Parliament Paul Abuor in connection with allegations of conflict of interest and the theft of public funds. According to EACC detectives, the arrest stems from tenders worth Ksh122 million awarded by the Rongo National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) to companies linked to the MP. The transactions allegedly took place during the 2017/2018 to 2024/2025 financial years and were carried out in collaboration with a close relative of the legislator. Investigations revealed that the MP had registered…

Governors and MPs at Odds Over Proposal to Amend Constitution The Council of Governors (CoG) has strongly opposed a proposal by Members of Parliament (MPs) to embed the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NGCDF), the Senate Oversight Fund, and the National Government Affirmative Action Fund into the Constitution. On Thursday, January 23, the Council of Governors, led by its vice chairperson and Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, presented their stance before the National Assembly. They expressed firm resistance to the MPs’ proposal, citing several constitutional concerns and its potential impact on the functions of county governments. Governor Kahiga argued that anchoring…

Government Urged to Address Pastor Ng’ang’a’s Controversial Rape Remarks Activists from the Coalition Against Sexual Violence (CASV) have called on the government and relevant authorities to take immediate action against Pastor James Ng’ang’a over his recent inflammatory comments. The controversial pastor, known for his provocative statements, sparked outrage on Sunday, January 19, after making remarks that many deemed offensive and derogatory towards women. Speaking during a sermon, the Neno Evangelism Centre founder mocked women, linking their dressing and makeup choices to rape. Pastor Ng’ang’a shocked many when he alleged that some women were not attractive enough to be targeted by…

In a significant ruling on Thursday, the High Court dismissed an application made by Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, and the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mohamed Amin, who had denied receiving court orders to appear before the court. Justice Chacha Mwita, in his decision, stated that both the IG and DCI Director were properly served with court orders that required them to appear in relation to the case of three missing men who were allegedly abducted in Mlolongo. The judge emphasized that service through the National Police Service email was valid. He pointed out that there is no…

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has raised alarms about the growing cases of hate speech among political leaders, especially on social media. According to Wambui Nyutu, the Vice Chairperson of the NCIC, the Commission has completed investigations into several lawmakers, including Oscar Sudi (Kapseret), Farah Maalim (Dadaab), and Dan Wanyama (Webuye West). Their findings have been forwarded to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), urging the arrest of the accused politicians. In a separate press briefing on Thursday, January 23, NCIC Chairperson Samuel Kobia and other commissioners expressed concern about what they described as “divisive rhetoric” emerging from…

The government has started the process of finding alternative development partners following the cancellation of its proposed Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with the Adani Group. This move comes as the government faces challenges in securing funding for its development projects. In response to these challenges, the government is now looking to partner with local companies through PPP arrangements to help fund important infrastructure initiatives. On Wednesday, the Treasury announced the formation of a private sector-led expert committee tasked with exploring ways to raise long-term capital from Kenya’s local financial markets for financing PPP projects. The meeting, which took place at the…

Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii has announced a major reshuffle in his county cabinet, placing nine senior officials on compulsory leave. The governor explained that the decision was made after a thorough review of their performance, and it was necessary to conduct a complete staff appraisal. As part of the changes, Elijah Kosgey has been appointed as the new Executive for Education after being moved from his previous position in Public Service. Dr. Sam Kotut has been reassigned from the Environment docket to Agriculture. Meanwhile, Edward Sawe has switched roles from Agriculture to Lands, and Anthony Sitienei has moved from…