Author: Lorren Aliwa
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has pledged to sponsor a school girl from Thika who was seen in a viral video selling maize at night. The video, shared by Owino on his X handle, shows the girl, a student at Kisiwa Primary School, selling maize by the roadside while still in her school uniform. The lawmaker, who was moved by the girl’s determination, saw a reflection of his own past struggles, where he had to sell illicit brew (chang’aa) daily after school to support his family. In a heartfelt post accompanying the video, Owino drew parallels between the girl’s challenges…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has firmly denied allegations that he was involved in orchestrating recent anti-government protests that resulted in part of the City Hall building being set on fire. During a press briefing held outside Parliament on Thursday, Governor Sakaja explained that he had been away from the city for the entire week, and any insinuations of his involvement in the violent events were baseless. “I have been in the Coast with my cabinet for a retreat, focusing on our plans for the new financial year which starts in July. We have not been in Nairobi, and I categorically…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has intensified its crackdown on suspects involved in the looting and arson incidents at Chieni supermarkets in Nyeri and Nanyuki. On Thursday, four additional suspects were apprehended as part of the ongoing investigation into the widespread destruction and theft that occurred during the nationwide protests on June 25. The DCI reported that the suspects, ranging in age from 24 to 41, were found in various hideouts across Nanyuki, with some still in possession of stolen goods. Among the apprehended individuals is Chris Wamuhu, 24, who was arrested at a rental house. Police found him…
Nairobi County experienced a day of relative tranquility today, with the anticipated ‘Seven Days of Rage’ protest failing to materialize in the city’s Central Business District (CBD). Despite earlier announcements by youth groups scheduling a demonstration, the streets remained clear of any significant gatherings by Thursday afternoon. Businesses cautiously reopened their doors, and public transport resumed normal operations, signaling a tentative return to normalcy for the bustling metropolis. Political leaders and human rights activists had raised concerns that the originally peaceful demonstrations had been infiltrated by hired individuals intent on causing chaos. However, today’s calm demeanor in Moi Avenue, traditionally…
Rarieda Member of Parliament Otiende Amollo has been appointed to lead the United Kingdom Election Observation Mission as the country prepares for its 2024 General Election on Thursday, July 4. The mission, comprising parliamentarians from 18 Commonwealth nations, aims to ensure the integrity and transparency of the electoral process. Amollo expressed his commitment to upholding democratic standards during a press briefing following his appointment. “I welcome this opportunity to work with Commonwealth parliamentarians to observe the 2024 General Election in the United Kingdom,” he stated. “Election missions play a crucial role in strengthening democracies by ensuring adherence to international obligations…
A group of disillusioned individuals, described as ‘goons’, have come forward demanding payment for their participation in the recent #OccupyEverywhere protests that took place on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. In a video shot during nighttime, these individuals openly express their grievances, accusing unnamed politicians of betrayal despite their active involvement in the demonstrations. The video, circulating widely on social media, features one of the goons holding a ‘rungu’ and addressing their employers directly. “We were called in the morning to go to City Hall. We were 50 people, with our fellow youths. They gave us these clubs,” the individual states,…
Google has announced its most extensive language support update yet for Google Translate, adding 110 new languages to its service, including Dholuo, the language spoken by the Luo tribe in Kenya and Tanzania. This update, powered by Google’s advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) through the PaLM 2 large language model, marks a significant milestone in breaking down global language barriers and fostering better communication worldwide. In a statement released on Tuesday, Google emphasized its commitment to enhancing accessibility and understanding across diverse linguistic communities. “Google Translate breaks down language barriers to help people connect and better understand the world around them.…
Joanna Kinuthia, the founder of Joanna K Cosmetics and popular digital content creator, took to her Instagram stories on Wednesday, July 3 to announce her breakup with Kenyan musician Chris Kaiga. The news comes after months of speculation among fans, who have followed their relationship since it became public in December 2023. During a Q&A session titled ‘Ask me something’ aimed at connecting with her followers, Kinuthia responded candidly to a question about her relationship status. “I have gotten a few questions about this …why don’t you post Chris anymore are you guys still together? The truth is no, we…
Shadrack Chaula, a 24-year-old artist from Ntokela Village in Rungwe District, has been arrested following the circulation of a video in which he verbally attacked President Samia Suluhu Hassan and set fire to an image depicting her. Mr. Benjamin Kuzaga, the Regional Police Commander for Mbeya, announced the arrest on Tuesday, July 2 stating that the actions of Chaula, who is well-known locally for his painting skills, are considered unethical and contrary to the laws and traditions of Tanzania. “The suspect is an artist who committed the offense of burning a picture depicting President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Such actions are…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued a public apology to Dennis Basweti, a man mistakenly identified as one of the individuals who stormed Parliament during the recent anti-Finance Bill protests. Dennis Basweti found himself unexpectedly in the limelight when his photo appeared on a list of suspects wanted for the breach of Parliament. This list was widely circulated in local newspapers and on social media by the DCI on Wednesday. The notice, however, turned out to be based on a misunderstanding, as Basweti had not been part of the protests but had visited Parliament for entirely different reasons.…