Author: Ezekiel Ikatwa

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has sparked conversation across the region after boldly declaring that Tanzania is performing better economically and socially than several Western and regional counterparts, including the United States, Europe, and fellow East African nations. Speaking during a national address on Sunday, President Samia said that despite global economic turbulence and regional instability, Tanzania has remained remarkably steady. She credited her administration’s strategic investments in infrastructure, agriculture, energy, and education, as well as an emphasis on internal stability and public sector discipline. “Some people may not believe it, but even compared to the US and Europe, Tanzania is…

President William Ruto has donated KSh 2 million to the family of the late Albert Ojwang, the 26-year-old blogger whose mysterious death has sparked a national outcry. Opposition leader Raila Odinga has also contributed KSh 1 million in support of the grieving family. In a powerful gesture of solidarity, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has gifted the family a fully furnished two-bedroom house. Governor Wanga announced it during a solemn condolence visit to the family’s rural home, where she was received by relatives and close community members. The donations come amid growing pressure on authorities to deliver justice following Ojwang’s…

Most businessmen and women in Kenya have used shortcuts to earn their millions, but the story of Jacob Titus Mwiti, aka JJ Titus, a former watchman, brings hope and life to those who think they cannot make it. For instance, our team of journalists has managed to compile for you an exclusive must-read story on him to not only inform you on how he managed to make it in life but also to make you understand that patience and perseverance are key to success. After living as a poor man, JJ Titus (Jacob Mwiti) sought employment, and luckily enough, he…

Another mining disaster has rocked West Pokot, with several people feared buried alive after the collapse of a shaft at the Kambi Karaya gold mine. Rescue teams are currently battling against time in a desperate search for survivors. So far, one death has been confirmed, but the exact number of people trapped remains unknown, heightening tension and fear among families and local communities. This heartbreaking incident comes barely a week after six lives were lost in a similar tragedy at a goldmine in Turkwel, located in the same county. The back-to-back accidents have now sparked fresh outrage and concern over…

Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has voluntarily stepped aside to allow for the completion of investigations into the death of Albert Ojwang. In a statement, Lagat said the decision was made in good conscience and consideration of his responsibilities as a senior police officer. “Given the ongoing investigations on the unfortunate incident of the death of Mr Albert Ojwang, I have today opted to step aside… pending completion of investigations,” he said. Lagat added that the functions of the office would now be performed by his deputy until the process concludes. He also pledged full cooperation with the…

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has issued a bold ultimatum, demanding the immediate arrest of Inspector General Douglas Kanja, Deputy IG Eliud Lagat, and DCI boss Mohammed Amin over the mysterious death of blogger Albert Ojwang. Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, June 16, Maraga called for the trio to be apprehended by June 25, warning that failure to act would force him to join other concerned citizens in launching a private prosecution. He accused the top security officials of providing false affidavits regarding Ojwang’s abduction and murder; statements he says directly contradict earlier police reports. “Justice must prevail.…

In a fresh nationwide push to boost cash circulation, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has officially kicked off a renewed awareness drive aptly dubbed ‘Chomoa Coins’, calling on Kenyans to bring out coins hoarded in their homes, drawers, piggy banks, handbags, and even car compartments and put them back into active use. Through this campaign, CBK is sounding the alarm on a silent currency crisis: millions of shillings in coins lying idle across the country, out of reach of retailers, matatus, and other sectors that depend on small denominations for daily transactions. “Every coin counts,” said CBK in a…

In a dramatic turn of events straight out of a crime thriller, NAIROBI CBD PHONE THEFT, detectives in Nairobi have nabbed three suspects believed to be the masterminds behind a rampant phone theft syndicate that has been terrorising residents and visitors in the Central Business District (CBD). The breakthrough came after weeks of intelligence gathering, surveillance, and a carefully executed sting operation that led to the recovery of 75 stolen mobile phones, some of which had already been stripped of their SIM cards and tracking identifiers. The suspects were arrested in separate locations within the bustling CBD during a coordinated…

A heavy cloud of sorrow hung over Esirulo village in Emuhaya Constituency, Vihiga County, as five caskets stood side by side, a heart-wrenching symbol of lives lost too soon. Laid to rest were Ernest Omboko, 36; his wife, Flora Ambani, 33; and their three young children, aged 9, 3, and 2. The family perished in the horrific Kibera inferno that tore through the slum on the night of Saturday, May 24th, reducing homes to ashes and dreams to dust. The devastating fire, which claimed eight lives in total, dealt a particularly cruel blow to Emuhaya, with seven of the victims…

Kawangware, Nairobi— A huge fire has broken out this evening in Kawangware Stage 2 near Stage Horia, causing panic and chaos among residents and commuters. Eyewitnesses report that the flames began spreading rapidly, with thick black smoke filling the skies. Local shops, kiosks, and several houses near the area are feared to be affected. Emergency services, including the Nairobi Fire Brigade, have been alerted and are reportedly on their way to the scene. Residents are doing their best to contain the fire with buckets of water and sand as they wait for professional assistance. There are growing concerns over the…