Author: Lorren Aliwa

Kenyan sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala’s campaign at the Paris Olympics came to an unexpected end as he failed to qualify for the 100m final. Omanyala, the reigning African champion, finished eighth in the semifinal heats held on Sunday night at Stade de France, clocking 10.08 seconds. The semifinals saw Jamaican sprinter Kishane Thompson lead the race with a time of 9.80 seconds, securing the fastest position heading into the finals. USA’s Fred Kerley followed closely, clocking 9.84 seconds to also advance to the final round. South Africa’s Akani Simbine and Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo, alongside Jamaica’s Noah Lyles and Seville Oblique, will…

Hassan Joho, the nominee for Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, declared a net worth of Ksh2.3 billion during his vetting before the Parliamentary Committee on Appointments on Sunday. Joho, who is also a former Deputy Party Leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), attributed his substantial wealth to his diverse business ventures. His declaration, totaling Ksh2,361,332,249, includes investments in developed and undeveloped properties, including homes in Mombasa, Vipingo, Nairobi, and Malindi. He also mentioned shares in various property holdings and family businesses, as well as valuable items such as watches and jewelry. In…

Wycliffe Oparanya, the nominee for the Cabinet Secretary position in Cooperatives and MSME Development, declared a net worth of Ksh. 600 million during his vetting session before the National Assembly Committee on Appointments at County Hall on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Oparanya attributed his wealth primarily to residential properties. In his presentation, Oparanya revealed that his substantial assets consist mainly of buildings and houses he resides in. He also proposed the consolidation of various government funds, including the Hustler Fund, Uwezo Fund, Youth Fund, and funds for people living with disabilities, under a single board of management. This, he argued,…

In a harrowing incident that has shocked the local community, a 30-year-old mother took the lives of her two children, aged 12 and 3, before ending her own life on Saturday, August 3, 2024. The grisly discovery was made by police who were forced to break into the family home after the woman had locked it from the inside. The police found the children’s bodies inside the residence, which was described as being in a state of horror, with the children lying in a pool of blood. The mother had used a panga to commit the murders and then hanged…

Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec has become an internet sensation thanks to his relaxed approach at the Paris Olympics. The 51-year-old former officer of the Turkish Gendarmerie teamed up with Sevval Ilayda Tarhan to clinch silver in the mixed team 10-metre air pistol event, but it was his nonchalant demeanor that truly captured global attention. Dikec’s casual appearance at the Chateauroux Shooting Centre, where he shot with one hand tucked in his pocket and only a yellow earplug for hearing protection, stood in stark contrast to the heavily outfitted competitors who typically wear visors, ear defenders, and shooting lenses. His silver…

Traders at Toi Market are facing significant losses after a severe fire destroyed multiple stalls and goods early Saturday morning. The blaze, which began around 4 a.m., is suspected to have been caused by an electrical fault in one of the market’s wooden structures. The fire quickly spread, engulfing several stalls and rendering the famous Kibera market completely empty. Traders, who rushed to the scene to salvage what they could, expressed frustration over the delayed response from the Nairobi County Government’s firefighters. Despite the fire station being located just a few kilometers away and roads being clear at the time,…

A joint operation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and general duty officers from Endebess Sub-county has successfully rescued a five-year-old child who was allegedly kidnapped and taken to Uganda. The child, abducted on July 23, 2024, was reportedly transported to Kapnandi, Uganda. There, the suspect, identified as 27-year-old Hosea Kiptoo Satia from Kolongei in Matumbei, left the child in the care of an elderly woman named Celestine Koronyeny. Satia had reportedly demanded Ksh 100,000 for the child’s release. Following a meticulous investigation, detectives traced Satia to his hideout and were led to Uganda, where the child was recovered…

In a significant crackdown on unregulated places of worship, Rwandan authorities have shut down more than 4,000 churches and a few mosques over the past month. The closures are part of a broader effort to enforce health and safety regulations, including requirements for soundproofing and structural integrity. According to BBC, Minister of Local Government Jean Claude Musabyimana emphasized that the enforcement is intended to ensure the safety and tranquility of worshippers, not to restrict religious practices. “This is not being done to prevent people from praying but to ensure the safety and tranquillity of worshipers,” Musabyimana stated in a report…

Two high school students were arrested today while traveling from Busia to Nairobi with a substantial quantity of cannabis. The suspects, a 17-year-old Form 4 student and a 16-year-old Form 3 student, were apprehended on a Guardian Angel bus at the Suo roadblock. The arrest was made possible by a credible tip-off that led a vigilant multi-agency team to conduct a thorough search of the bus. During the search, officers discovered five bales of cannabis hidden within the students’ bags. The total weight of the seized drugs was 23 kilograms, with an estimated street value of KSh690,000. Following their arrest,…

Eric Muriithi Muuga, the nominee for the position of Cabinet Secretary for Water, Irrigation, and Sanitation, has disclosed his net worth as Ksh.31 million during his vetting before the Parliament’s Committee on Appointments. The 32-year-old, who is the youngest among the current Cabinet Secretary nominees, made this declaration on Friday. Muuga’s wealth is primarily derived from his investments in farming and land. “My net worth is Ksh.31 million. I come from a region that is engaged in farming so I’ve invested in lands and planted crops like tea, coffee, bananas, and miraa,” Muuga explained. He further stated that he does…