Author: Lorren Aliwa
The daughter of a former Kenyan minister, Soita Shitanda, faces charges of vehicular homicide in Washington, USA, following a tragic incident that claimed two lives. Candy Soita was charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and one count of vehicular assault for the crash that happened on June 2, westbound state Route 512 in Pierce County. The crash led to the deaths of Charles T Fairbairn, 29 of Georgia, and Wendell T Cerio, 22 of Arizona. During her arraignment at Pierce County Superior Court on Wednesday, a plea of not guilty was entered on her behalf. Court Commissioner Barbara McInvaille…
Howard University’s board has made a significant decision, voting to strip Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of his honorary degree. Following the release of a CCTV video by CNN depicting the hip-hop producer striking an ex-girlfriend in a hotel hallway, Howard University announced on Friday that Sean “Diddy” Combs would be stripped of his honorary degree. The university cited his actions, as captured in the video, as “fundamentally incompatible with Howard University’s core values and beliefs,” leading to the decision to revoke his highest honor. Despite Combs’ apology for the attack on singer Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura, the university deemed him unworthy of…
Salim Mvurya, the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, has entered the fray of the county revenue allocation debate by strongly condemning the ‘One Man, One Vote, One Shilling’ proposal. Speaking on Saturday at the Mwandamo in Msambweni, Kwale County, in commemoration of World Oceans Day, Mvurya criticized the initiative as regressive and divisive, warning that it could impede development in certain counties, particularly hindering the progress of the coastal region. “The ‘one man, one vote, one shilling’ mantra is impractical and should not be encouraged because it denies other counties an equal opportunity to develop. This…
Kenyan Roads CS Kipchumba Murkomen has strongly criticized advocates of the ‘One Man, One Vote, One Shilling’ revenue-sharing formula, branding them as enemies to the nation’s unity. Speaking during a youth empowerment fundraiser in Isiolo North, Murkomen underscored that the presence of vital infrastructure projects like the 800-kilometer Nairobi-Moyale Road and the burgeoning Lamu Port stands as a testament to visionary planning, contrasting it with the narrow scope of the ‘One Man, One Vote, One Shilling’ approach. “President Kibaki had a grand dream for the development of marginalized areas. We shall complete the dream of our founding fathers to tarmac…
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya criticized legislators from his county for their absence at an interdenominational prayer service, labeling them as cowards. Speaking during the Friday prayer event held at the Kitale Agricultural Showground, Natembeya said the MPs did not have the courage to publicly support his Tawe Movement despite expressing their support in private. “Stop being cowards. If you’re backing the Tawe Movement, don’t just call me at night; have the courage to support it openly during the day. It’s like facing circumcision; you need to step out of your traditional house and endure the pain,” Natembeya directly addressed…
Renowned actor Alphonce Makokha bravely shares the deeply personal journey of his late wife, Purity Wambui, as she courageously battled through the harrowing stages of cancer. In an interview with a local media outlet, Makokha disclosed that Purity had been grappling with the illness for a staggering 18-year period. Recounting their ordeal, Makokha detailed his wife’s battle with breast cancer, recounting the countless hospital trips and rounds of treatments she underwent over the years. “The challenge was breast cancer… She underwent chemotherapy and had growths removed,” he recounted. Makokha revealed that despite their relentless efforts, the final four months of…
Ten dead and two critically injured following a tragic collision between a matatu and a lorry in Mai Mahiu town. The lorry, losing its brakes mere meters away from town, collided with a MUNA Sacco matatu from behind, tragically claiming the lives of nine individuals on the spot. Naivasha OCPD Samuel Kirui further confirmed that another victim passed away en route to Kijabe hospital. According to the police report, an incident occurred today at around 12:10 pm in the VIP area along the Maai Mahiu-Nairobi road. This incident resulted in the fatal injury of five female adults, three male adults,…
Vera Sidika made headlines once again as she redefined the post-breakup narrative by hosting an extravagant divorce party to mark the end of her marriage to singer Brown Mauzo. Sharing on social media, Vera reflected on the party’s atmosphere, concluding that ‘a divorce party surpasses therapy. Amidst the presence of The Real Housewives of Nairobi cast and her friends, Vera exclaimed, ‘Free like a bird, let’s kick off this party. Marriage is a scam, everyone!'” Joining the festivities were The Real Housewives of Nairobi cast, along with a select group of her friends. Videos shared by the mother of two…
Raila Odinga, leader of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party, has strongly criticized the government’s proposals outlined in the Finance Bill 2024. On Friday, Mr. Odinga issued a scathing critique of the Kenya Kwanza regime, denouncing the Bill as regressive and callous towards the nation’s impoverished citizens. He emphasized that its repercussions would surpass those of the Finance Bill 2023. “The Bill is a regressive taxation proposal that goes ruthlessly after the poor. Should it be ratified, low-income people will be hit with taxes on multiple fronts and will end up paying more than people with higher incomes.…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua made a bold statement on Friday as he shared a podium with opposers of the ‘one man, one vote, one shilling’ revenue-sharing formula. Speaking during a women’s economic empowerment fundraiser in Samburu County, DP Gachagua emphasized that the discussion surrounding the ‘one man, one vote, one shilling’ revenue sharing formula, which has sparked concerns, aims not to suppress or hinder development in sparsely populated regions of the nation. “While I am the deputy president, I also have opinions, the president has opinions, the governor has opinions, and there is no conflict. All opinions are valid, and…