Author: Lorren Aliwa
Safaricom PLC has announced a scheduled system maintenance set to take place on the night of Sunday, August 11, 2024. The maintenance, aimed at enhancing service quality and ensuring continuous innovation, will commence at 11:00 PM and conclude at 4:00 AM on Monday, August 12, 2024. In a statement released today, Safaricom outlined that during this period, several services will experience intermittent access. Affected services include Lipa na M-Pesa Paybill and Buy Goods, International money transfers via Western Union, M-Pesa Global, and the M-Pesa and mySafaricom Apps. Despite these interruptions, Safaricom reassured customers that essential services such as calls, data,…
Police are currently investigating the stabbing death of Constable Nicholas Koech, 30, who was fatally attacked during an altercation at a bar parking lot in Embakasi, Nairobi, on the morning of Saturday, August 10, 2024. Koech’s body was discovered lying in a pool of blood long after the incident occurred. The constable was part of a group of revelers attending a Kalenjin Night event at the bar when a commotion erupted in the parking lot. According to security personnel at the bar, they were notified of the stabbing only minutes after it took place and were unsure about the cause…
In a heartfelt announcement, Eliud Kipchoge, the celebrated Kenyan marathoner and double Olympic gold medalist, revealed he will not compete in another Olympic Games following his disappointing performance at Paris 2024. Kipchoge, who was widely anticipated to secure a third consecutive gold medal, dropped out of the marathon race just after the 30km mark due to discomfort around his waist, finishing the race in 63rd place. The 39-year-old athlete, who has redefined marathon running over the past 11 years, expressed his deep disappointment but maintained a positive outlook. “It is a difficult time for me,” Kipchoge told Olympics.com. “This is…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party’s Central Committee has proposed Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga as its new National Chairperson, marking a significant shift in the party’s leadership. This decision, made during a meeting chaired by party leader Raila Odinga on Friday afternoon, follows the resignation of former Chairperson John Mbadi, who has transitioned to his new role as Treasury Cabinet Secretary. In addition to the chairperson role, the Central Committee recommended three names for the Deputy Party Leader positions to the National Executive Committee (NEC). The candidates are Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, Kisii Governor Simba Arati, and Mombasa Governor…
In a dramatic escalation, a multi-agency team raided the Muthaiga home of businessman and Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi on Thursday evening. The raid, which lasted for nine harrowing hours, involved heavily armed police officers who forcibly breached the residence and conducted a violent search for evidence and Wanjigi himself. The operation began around 5 pm, with police surrounding the property and demanding entry. By 7 pm, the situation intensified as officers forcibly broke down doors and entered the house. The search, described as excessive and traumatic by Wanjigi’s family, included the alleged assault of family members. Maina Wanjigi, the…
Residents of Kiraro village in Maara, Tharaka Nithi, are in mourning following a tragic accident that claimed the life of local farmer Kimathi Mbaya on Thursday afternoon. The accident occurred when a pawpaw tree, uprooted during Mbaya’s farming activities, fell on him, resulting in instant death. Mbaya, who had spent the day planting bananas and pruning his trees, was taking a break to pick a ripe pawpaw when the incident occurred. The impact of the fallen tree was fatal, and despite efforts from nearby residents to lift the tree and free him, Mbaya was pronounced dead at the scene. Neighbor…
Businessman Jimi Wanjigi received a significant legal reprieve on Friday when the High Court in Nairobi issued orders barring the police from arresting or detaining him. The ruling, delivered by Justice Bahati Mwamuye, came in response to an urgent application filed by Wanjigi on Thursday seeking protection against law enforcement actions. The court’s conservatory order restrains the police, along with their servants, agents, and any third parties acting under their direction, from detaining, arresting, or restricting Wanjigi’s freedom of movement. The order further mandates that if Wanjigi had already been detained or restrained, he must be immediately released, with all…
Businesswoman Nancy Kigunzu, widely known as Mathee wa Ngara, was arrested on Friday morning by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) at her apartment in Juja, Kiambu County. The arrest was conducted by the Anti-Narcotics and Transnational Organized Crime units, who discovered an unspecified amount of bhang in her possession. The arrest marks a significant development in Kigunzu’s ongoing legal troubles related to drug offenses. According to a certain media, the investigations are still underway to determine the exact quantity and value of the drugs seized during the arrest. Kigunzu’s recent apprehension follows a high-profile case from August…
In a dramatic and controversial turn of events, police forces executed a prolonged and violent raid on the Muthaiga residence of businessman and Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi on Thursday evening. The nine-hour ordeal, which began around 5 pm, has been described by Wanjigi’s family as a harrowing experience marked by excessive force and human rights abuses. According to Maina Wanjigi, the son of the embattled businessman, the raid commenced with police surrounding the property and demanding entry. By 7 pm, the situation escalated when officers forcibly breached the doors, leading to a violent search of the premises. Maina Wanjigi…
In a momentous gesture of national pride, Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi has declared Friday, August 9, 2024, a public holiday to honor Letsile Tebogo’s groundbreaking victory at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Tebogo made history by becoming the first Motswana and the first African to secure a gold medal in the men’s 200 meters. The announcement was made through a press release from the Office of the President, highlighting Tebogo’s remarkable achievement on the global stage. The President’s decision to grant an afternoon off to Batswana and residents reflects the significance of Tebogo’s win as a milestone not only…