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The tragic case involving former Ruaraka OCS Nahashon Mutua, who is currently serving a life sentence at Kamiti Maximum Prison for the murder of Martin Koome in 2013, is a notable example of police brutality in Kenya. Koome, arrested after a domestic dispute, was subjected to horrific torture under Mutua’s supervision. This included beatings with a metal pipe and being submerged in water, resulting in severe injuries. Koome succumbed to his injuries after being taken to Kenyatta National Hospital. Initially, a fellow detainee named Kevin Odhiambo was wrongfully charged with Koome’s death. However, further investigations by the Independent Policing Oversight…

Cyrus Musyoka, the Ikanga Ward MCA from Kitui County, was recently involved in a controversial incident in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD). Reports indicate that he was severely beaten by unknown assailants and later hospitalized. Initially, rumors circulated that Musyoka had been caught stealing phones from a shop in the CBD, leading to public speculation. However, it appears this narrative may have been based on misinformation or a case of mistaken identity. Musyoka was allegedly attacked by individuals wielding crude weapons, which left him unconscious at the scene. Kamukunji police officers arrived in time to rescue him and rushed him…

Morara Kebaso, a Kenyan activist known for his bold stance on government accountability, recently received a significant boost to his activism efforts. A family friend living abroad generously donated a luxurious mansion located in Kahawa Sukari, Nairobi, which will now serve as the headquarters for his operations. This fully furnished property will provide a base for Kebaso and his team to coordinate their activities, including auditing government projects and mobilizing volunteers​( Kebaso, who gained attention for exposing mismanagement and stalled public projects, expressed his gratitude on social media. The mansion will house his growing team, comprising professionals such as lawyers,…

Recently, an incident involving a group of Somali women fighting in Eastleigh, Nairobi, has gained attention. The conflict reportedly occurred in one of Eastleigh’s busy streets, where tensions flared among the women, leading to a physical altercation. Eastleigh, a neighborhood known for its vibrant Somali community and bustling business activities, occasionally witnesses such disputes due to its densely populated environment. The altercation sparked interest online, with some attributing the fight to underlying business or personal disagreements. Such incidents, while unfortunate, reflect the complexity of living in a busy urban setting like Eastleigh, where people from different walks of life interact…

Isaac Otesa, known as the “Bungoma Goliath,” recently opened up about his experience with socialite Manzi wa Kibera, which left him feeling exploited and disappointed. Otesa was lured from his rural home in Bungoma to Nairobi with promises of fame, including a potential interview with Citizen TV. However, the reality was far from what he had anticipated. Instead of the exposure he was promised, Otesa found himself forced to participate in content creation activities that made him uncomfortable. Otesa described how he was pressured into taking part in staged photoshoots and other promotional stunts aimed at boosting social media likes.…

A devastating accident occurred along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore Expressway in Ogun State, Nigeria, involving a Toyota Hiace minibus that exploded, tragically killing 18 people. According to reports, the explosion was triggered by a jerrycan of petrol being improperly stored inside the vehicle. The jerrycan fell during the journey and spilled fuel, which subsequently ignited after coming into contact with the exhaust pipe. The fire spread rapidly, engulfing the minibus and leaving the victims burned beyond recognition. The driver, who sustained burns but survived, recounted that the petrol container had fallen due to the rough conditions of the road. Emergency responders arrived…

Gilbert Masengeli, the Acting Inspector General of Police, recently addressed the controversy surrounding the withdrawal of security for Justice Lawrence Mugambi. He clarified that the two officers assigned to Justice Mugambi were recalled for training purposes. Masengeli explained that these officers, who are part of the National Police Service, were needed for VIP security training and that the withdrawal had no connection to Justice Mugambi’s judicial decisions. This move came shortly after Justice Mugambi sentenced Masengeli to six months in prison for contempt of court, leading to concerns raised by Chief Justice Martha Koome about the timing of the decision.…

Modern cars equipped with advanced safety features are still getting involved in fatal crashes due to a combination of factors. One major issue is that while advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), such as automatic emergency braking, lane departure warnings, and blind-spot monitoring, can prevent accidents, they also have limitations. For example, these systems often rely on cameras and sensors that may struggle with poorly marked roads or unexpected obstacles, like debris​. Additionally, some drivers misunderstand how these systems work, leading to misuse. A significant number of drivers either over-rely on these features, assuming the car can handle all situations, or…

Introduction to Forex Trading What is Forex Trading? Forex trading, or foreign exchange trading, is the act of buying and selling currencies to make a profit. Every day, trillions of dollars are traded in the forex market, making it the largest financial market in the world. Unlike the stock market, Forex operates 24 hours a day, five days a week, because it’s a global market. People trade forex to take advantage of changing currency values. For example, if you think the U.S. dollar (USD) will go up in value against the euro (EUR), you would buy USD and sell EUR.…

Introduction to Forex Trading What is Forex Trading? Forex trading, or foreign exchange trading, is the act of buying and selling currencies to make a profit. The forex market is the largest financial market in the world, with trillions of dollars being traded daily. Unlike the stock market, Forex operates 24 hours a day, five days a week, as it is a global market that spans different time zones. How Forex Works Currencies are traded in pairs, such as EUR/USD, meaning you’re buying one currency while selling another simultaneously. The first currency in the pair is the base currency, and…