Author: Lorren Aliwa

Kenyan-born athlete Winfred Yavi has made headlines by clinching a gold medal for Bahrain in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Yavi’s stunning performance, with a time of 8:52.76, included a remarkable final lap that saw her edge out defending Olympic champion Petruth Chemutaii. Before switching her allegiance to Bahrain, Yavi faced intense competition to secure a spot on the Kenyan national team but did not qualify. “I used to go to the Kenya team trials, and I didn’t qualify… It was my first priority; I was ready to represent my country,” Yavi told Mungai Eve during…

Bishop Johana, a renowned yet controversial Akorino preacher, has passed away. Born Danson Gichuhi, he died on Thursday, August 8, at Nakuru Provincial General Hospital after a brief illness. His wife, Mary Wanjiku, confirmed his death, stating that the Bishop had been suffering from a severe headache, which was later diagnosed as meningitis. Despite medical intervention, his condition deteriorated rapidly, leading to his untimely demise. Bishop Johana gained notoriety in February 2024 when a video of his unconventional healing ritual went viral. The footage showed him applying anointing oil to a female congregant’s stomach and genital areas during a deliverance…

On Thursday, August 8, 2024, CNN International Correspondent Larry Madowo experienced a chilling and dangerous encounter while reporting from the heart of the protests in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD). As he covered the escalating demonstrations, Madowo was targeted directly by a police officer who fired tear gas canisters at him from atop a pickup truck at the intersection of Wabera Street and Kenyatta Avenue. In a harrowing moment captured on video and later broadcast on CNN, Madowo’s voice is filled with shock and pain as he exclaims; “Ah… that was aimed directly at me. He’s aiming directly at me.…

On Thursday, August 8, 2024, Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) was rocked by intense Gen Z-led protests against the government, known as Nane Nane. Amid the chaos, a video circulated online showing police officers using tear gas against journalists who were covering the demonstrations. The footage reveals journalists scrambling for safety while capturing the scene, as gunshots are heard in the background. In a particularly emotional response, journalist Stephen Letoo, visibly tearful, took to social media to condemn the police’s actions. Letoo, who was among those attacked, criticized the police for targeting media personnel during the protests. “The way the…

In a detailed statement on Thursday, Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli provided reasons for the raid on Jimi Wanjigi’s Muthaiga residence. The police boss called on businessman Jimi Wanjigi to surrender himself to the police for questioning. This appeal comes after police recovered several items linked to criminal activities from a Toyota Prado TX associated with Wanjigi. The vehicle was found parked at the entrance to his Muthaiga home in Nairobi. “Today, we intercepted a personal motor vehicle at the residence of Jimi Wanjigi in Muthaiga. In the vehicle, we have recovered four teargas canisters, two Motorola gadgets,…

Kendi Kinyua, popularly known as Makena from the TV series “The Real Househelps of Kawangware,” has made a public appeal for job opportunities as she faces financial difficulties and project delays. In a heartfelt video posted on her Facebook account, Kinyua revealed her current struggle to provide for her family as a parent. The actress, who gained prominence through her role in the series depicting the lives of househelps in Nairobi, expressed her desperation and readiness to take on any job that comes her way. “I’m kindly requesting, if you know of a job opportunity mahali wewe niambie. Manze mi…

Political activist Kasmuel McOure made a dramatic escape from arrest during the Nane Nane protests in Nairobi’s Central Business District on Thursday. In a widely circulated video, McOure, known for his distinctive suit, is seen sprinting away from a police officer and taking refuge inside the Nation Centre. Onlookers are heard urging the police with chants of “wewe jaribu”, as McOure narrowly evades capture. McOure was among hundreds of youth who turned out for the Nane Nane protests, a significant demonstration organized to demand systemic change and accountability. In preparation for the protests, police erected several roadblocks on main routes…

A dramatic scene unfolded at businessman Jimi Wanjigi’s residence in the upscale Muthaiga neighborhood on Thursday evening as police surrounded his home, prompting allegations of political harassment. The residence was encircled with yellow crime scene tape, leading to significant tension and confusion. Wanjigi, known for his vocal political views, expressed alarm and frustration over the sudden police action. “I am bewildered and concerned,” Wanjigi said. “ They’re outside my house, and I’m unsure of their intentions or what I’ve supposedly done.” Wanjigi reported that police demanded entry into his home, which he described as an intrusive and unwarranted action. The…

Meru County Governor Kawira Mwangaza has been impeached by the Meru County Assembly for the third time in the past two years. On Thursday, 49 Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) voted in favor of her removal. Following the impeachment, the atmosphere at the assembly was jubilant. MCAs were seen celebrating and singing a song with the lyrics, “Tutavua mapambo yetu”. The song, which became a symbol of their triumph, was accompanied by cheers and festivities among the assembly members. The impeachment motion, which was moved by Zipporah Kinya, the Deputy Majority Leader, cited three main grounds for the governor’s…

Chaos ensued at the Meru County Assembly today as Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) engaged in a heated debate over the fifth motion to oust Governor Kawira Mwangaza. The session, already tense, was further escalated by violent clashes both inside and outside the assembly premises. Outside the assembly, Njuri Ncheke elders attempting to enter the site were met with opposition from mobs chanting anti-Kawira slogans. The situation quickly deteriorated as confrontations broke out, prompting a large deployment of police officers to secure the area. The heavy police presence was a response to fears that thugs might storm the assembly…