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Even as reggae continues on BBI, Ezekiel Mutua warns against playing this song in rallies
Kenya Film and Classification Board (KFCB) CEO Ezekiel Mutua on Monday, February 24, 2020, warned against the use of banned songs on BBI rallies
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
Even as reggae continues on BBI, Ezekiel Mutua warns against playing this song in rallies
Kenyans react after china deploys 100,000 ducks in preparation for locust invasion
Hours after news broke on Monday, February 24, 2020, that china had deployed 100,000 ducks in preparation for locust invasion Kenyans online had a lot to say
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
Kenyans react after china deploys 100,000 ducks in preparation for locust invasion
Moses Kuria describes Ruto as a symbol of those who went to school without shoes
Gatundu South Member of Parliament (MP) Moses Kuria on Sunday, February 23, 2020, described Deputy President William Ruto as a representation of Kenyans who went to school without Shoes
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
Moses Kuria describes Ruto as a symbol of those who went to school without shoes
'Scared' woman, 18, 'gave birth at home then threw newborn girl out of the window'
The baby girl wrapped only in a towel fell roughly 7ft and survived “by a miracle” in temperatures of 1C, locals in Budyonnovsk, Russia, said
By Mirror 5 years ago
'Scared' woman, 18, 'gave birth at home then threw newborn girl out of the window'
Girl, 11, gives birth in bathtub after being 'raped by 17-year-old brother'
A 11-year-old girl who was allegedly raped by her biological brother gave birth to a boy at their Missouri home
By Mirror 5 years ago
Girl, 11, gives birth in bathtub after being 'raped by 17-year-old brother'
Woman who made Matiang’i queue speaks after court upheld sacking
According to a local newspaper, Cherogony said that Interior Cabinet Secretary, Fred Matiang’i, then Education CS was not on the priority list
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
Woman who made Matiang’i queue speaks after court upheld sacking
Thika Superhighway lane to be closed until April
Through an advertisement posted on their social media platforms, KeNHA stated that the section of the Superhighway at the Kenya School of Monetary studies had a
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
Thika Superhighway lane to be closed until April
Promise Kept: Ahmednasir gives Sh1million to Nairobi security guard
The security guard, identified as Alfayo Omwenga, received the cheque at the lawyer’s official chambers accompanied by his wife and children
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
Promise Kept: Ahmednasir gives Sh1million to Nairobi security guard
Man who stole bribe money from traffic cops hailed as a hero
An unidentified man who on Wednesday, February 21, 2020, stole from traffic police officers along the Nairobi-Meru highway attracted praise from Kenyans online for his actions
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
Man who stole bribe money from traffic cops hailed as a hero
Ruto describes officer who worked at his office as disciplined
Deputy President William Ruto has described the late Sergeant Kipyegon Kenei as a disciplined young police officer
By Babu Tendu and Vincent Kejitan 5 years ago
Ruto describes officer who worked at his office as disciplined
I was arrested in boxers, slapped into my cell – Jakoyo Midiwo narrates
Former Gem Constituency Member of Parliament Jakoyo Midiwo on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, spoke about his mistreatment during his arrest in Kisumu
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
I was arrested in boxers, slapped into my cell – Jakoyo Midiwo narrates
Woman who made Matiang’i queue to remain sacked - court
Daizy Cherogony, a former security officer at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, suffered a huge blow after the court upheld a decision to keep her sacked
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
Woman who made Matiang’i queue to remain sacked - court
Kenyans online decry alarming tomato prices
From their complaints, many showed their disbelief towards the prices in which vendors were currently selling the delicacy
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
Kenyans online decry alarming tomato prices
Governor Charity Ngilu asks DP Ruto to resign
Through a statement posted on her social media, the Governor asked Ruto to stop playing tricks with Kenyans through twitter and step aside to allow room for inv
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
Governor Charity Ngilu asks DP Ruto to resign
Beware, trending online challenge could kill
Considered a prank among children, the skull breaker challenge caused a stir on social media after many termed it as a dangerous activity to partake in
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
Beware, trending online challenge could kill
Mum raped by son's best friend after she invited him in for tea and a chat
Carlyn Thompson, who has waived her right to anonymity, had known Gregory Houslin since he was 14
By Mirror 5 years ago
Mum raped by son's best friend after she invited him in for tea and a chat
Crowd goes wild after Japanese ambassador performs Swahili song in Elgeyo Marakwet
The video showed Ryoichi singing alongside his wife a Swahili love song and the fluency in which they sang became the center of attraction for many
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
Crowd goes wild after Japanese ambassador performs Swahili song in Elgeyo Marakwet
China leader Xi Jinping knew about coronavirus scale much earlier than believed
Chinese president Xi Jinping was long aware of the coronavirus outbreak and has outlined a contingency plan for strict disease control in a private political party meeting
By Mirror 5 years ago
China leader Xi Jinping knew about coronavirus scale much earlier than believed
Man pens love letter to MP Sabina Chege
The man indicated that it was the second time he wrote to the member of national assembly to express his feelings
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
Man pens love letter to MP Sabina Chege
My office does not procure goods or services for the state – Ruto
Through social media, Ruto stated that the office of the Deputy President is not involved in procurement for any ministry or state department
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
My office does not procure goods or services for the state – Ruto
Ruto dissociates himself from Echesa’s troubles
Through social media, Ruto termed the stories as a desperate attempt by his political competitors to diminish his stature
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
Ruto dissociates himself from Echesa’s troubles
Raila Jokes about Jowie’s release
Speaking in Maranda High school during the school’s 100th-anniversary celebrations, Odinga made fun of Irungu’s release in relation to what netizens were saying
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
Raila Jokes about Jowie’s release
I don’t accept hotel assault was a prank – China’s ambassador to Kenya
China’s ambassador to Kenya Wu Peng on Friday, February 14, 2020, spoke publicly for the first time about the Kenyan employee assaulted at a Chinese hotel
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
I don’t accept hotel assault was a prank – China’s ambassador to Kenya
Kenyans question the presence of women in the Men’s conference
Through social media, many did not understand why there were women in the conference that was held for the second time on valentine’s day
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
Kenyans question the presence of women in the Men’s conference
Man caught on CCTV stealing church offering in Murang'a
Peter Muiya Irungu, a man suspected of stealing from a church was on Friday, February 14, 2020, arrested in Murang’a county
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
Man caught on CCTV stealing church offering in Murang'a
UK Prince in Kenya for Moi memorial
The British High Commission in Kenya on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, announced that the Duke of Gloucester would be representing the royal family on the former President Daniel Moi’s memorial
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
UK Prince in Kenya for Moi memorial
Chinese man assault video - Kenyan employee now says it was a prank
Dennis Omogah, a supervisor at the Chinese Chez Wou restaurant said that the incidents on viral video were part of a prank
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
Chinese man assault video - Kenyan employee now says it was a prank
Mum and dad admit throwing newborn baby in river as police find tiny boy\'s body
A mother who had just given birth has confessed to throwing her newborn baby son into a river
By Mirror 5 years ago
Mum and dad admit throwing newborn baby in river as police find tiny boy\'s body
Raila pays his last respects to former President Daniel Moi
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Monday, February 10, 2020, paid his last respect to the late Former President Daniel Moi
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
Raila pays his last respects to former President Daniel Moi
Free soda, bread for first 30,000 mourners at Moi funeral
The government on Monday, February 10, 2020, announced that the first 30,000 mourners at former President Daniel Moi’s funeral will be given a free soda Through a press conference, Rift Valley Regional Commissioner George Natembeya stated that a programme of the event, soda, and bread will be given to each of the 30,000 immediately after arrival
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
Free soda, bread for first 30,000 mourners at Moi funeral
It was not the first time - Man assaulted by Chinese boss speaks
Simon Oseko, a victim of assault as was seen in a video that went viral on Sunday, February 9, 2020, gave his account on his ordeals under his cruel employer
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
It was not the first time - Man assaulted by Chinese boss speaks
Man, 25, arrested for raping girl, 5, on US embassy grounds
Both the victim and the accused live on the embassy premises
By Mirror 5 years ago
Man, 25, arrested for raping girl, 5, on US embassy grounds
Boniface Mwangi makes three demands to IG Mutyambai on traffic rules
Vocal activist Boniface Mwangi on Thursday, February 6, 2020, made three demands to Police Inspector General Hillary Mutyambai in respect to road traffic rules
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
Boniface Mwangi makes three demands to IG Mutyambai on traffic rules
South African MP shocked by Kenya’s nominated senator’s lifestyle after visit
Hours after landing in Kenya, South African Member of Parliament Nqabayomzi Kwankwa was quick to notice the lavish lifestyle of Kenyan legislators
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
South African MP shocked by Kenya’s nominated senator’s lifestyle after visit
Chania Executive bus loses control, slides into waterline at ferry
According to the Kenya Ferry Services, the bus was moving from the ferry when it lost control and moved to the waterline
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
Chania Executive bus loses control, slides into waterline at ferry
KOT rally behind Lucy Gatimu after being bullied on Twitter
Lucy Gatimu, an alleged mother of two on Sunday, February 2, 2020, took to social media to ask for help her children but was met by a ruthless twitter user who shut her
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
KOT rally behind Lucy Gatimu after being bullied on Twitter
Rapper sentenced to 99 years in prison for paying hitman to murder his mum
A Chicago rapper has been sentenced to 99 years in prison after paying a hitman to murder his own mum so he could have access to her bank accounts and life insurance
By Mirror 5 years ago
Rapper sentenced to 99 years in prison for paying hitman to murder his mum
Netizens’ messages to Moses Kuria after Kitui BBI rally humiliation
This came after the legislator was humiliated by Kitui County Governor Charity Ngilu who called for his removal from the venue
By Babu Tendu 5 years ago
Netizens’ messages to Moses Kuria after Kitui BBI rally humiliation
Man shot dead after taking 20 people hostage during fake birthday party for daughter
After seven hours he handed a six-month-old girl to a neighbour from a balcony, but refused to let the rest go
By Mirror 5 years ago
Man shot dead after taking 20 people hostage during fake birthday party for daughter
China hit by second disease outbreak as thousands of chickens wiped out
At least 4,500 chickens have been killed by a highly pathogenic strain of H5N1 avian influenza - which can spread to humans - at a farm in Shaoyang in the south
By Mirror 5 years ago
China hit by second disease outbreak as thousands of chickens wiped out