Author: Ezekiel Ikatwa

In a dramatic political twist, the Democratic Party of Kenya has brought back seasoned legal mind and political heavyweight Justin Muturi as its party leader, and the comeback couldn’t be louder! Meeting behind closed doors, the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) gave Muturi a unanimous thumbs-up, expressing full confidence in his ability to steer the party forward. The resolution paves the way for his immediate return to the helm, pending a final green light from the National Delegates Convention. Muturi, never one to shy away from a challenge, embraced the moment with resolve and energy. “This is not just a…

Mohamed Mustaf Adan has been charged with stealing Sh4,199,445.85, the property of DIB Bank, between August 20 and August 22, 2024, at an undisclosed location in Kenya, allegedly working with individuals not before the court. He also faces a second charge for the unlawful acquisition of proceeds of crime. The court was informed that on August 20, 2024, within the country, he acquired Sh 824,388.03, and at the time of the said acquisition, he knew that the money was the proceeds of crime, which money was received through stealing. He faced an alternative count of possession of the proceeds of…

Tragedy struck Thursday morning as an Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, sending shockwaves across social media and the aviation world. Flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, reportedly reached an altitude of just 625 feet before its signal vanished from Flightradar24, sparking immediate alarm. Eyewitnesses and viral social media clips showed thick, black smoke engulfing the skies near the runway, an image now etched into the minds of millions. In a brief statement on X (formerly Twitter), Air India confirmed the incident. “Flight 171 was involved in an incident. We are ascertaining the details…

On April 18, 2017, Joseph Wamalwa, Cecilia Wangare, Benson Ndegwa, Wesonga Sijeyo, and Jairus Musumba allegedly conspired to fraudulently register a piece of land at the Nairobi land registry. The group is accused of using a fake land title for a plot in Kayole, falsely claiming the land was located in Dandora to obtain registration by false pretence. Appearing before the Milimani court on June 11, 2025, the three accused had absconded from court on June 9, 2025, where they were scheduled to enter their plea. Only Joseph Wamalwa, one of the five, showed up for the plea. He was…

NAIROBI: Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja found himself on the defensive after facing the Senate over the chilling death of blogger Albert Ojwang, who was found lifeless in a solitary cell at Nairobi’s Central Police Station on June 8. Pressed for answers, Kanja seemed more inclined to tiptoe than talk, repeatedly sidestepping the big question, ‘Why was Ojwang left alone, against standard police protocols?’ In a session marked by tension and evasion, the IG leaned heavily on the ongoing investigations, urging senators and the public to hold off judgement. “Let’s allow the investigators to do their job,” Kanja said,…

In a dramatic twist that has captured national attention, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is set to face the full weight of the Senate as he prepares to answer tough, lingering questions surrounding the untimely and suspicious death of Albert Ojwang, a case that has sparked public outrage and growing demands for justice. The high-stakes Senate session, anticipated by millions across the country, promises to be a political and emotional showdown as lawmakers seek clarity on the circumstances leading to Ojwang’s mysterious demise. Social media platforms, especially Facebook, have been abuzz with speculation, hashtags, and fiery commentary, as Kenyans from…

In a fiery, no-holds-barred statement that felt more like a mic drop than a presidential address, President William Ruto has finally broken his silence on the controversial and tragic death of Albert Ojwang, and boy, did he have some choice words for Kenya’s finest or should we say, not so finest? The Head of State did not mince his words as he tore into rogue elements within the National Police Service (NPS), pointing fingers at what he called “a culture of impunity, arrogance, and unnecessary show of might” that may have contributed to Ojwang’s untimely death. Ruto’s message to the…

Sammy Louis Karanja Charged Sammy Louis Karanja has pleaded not guilty to charges of land fraud amounting to Sh350 million before Magistrate Ondieki at the Milimani Law Courts. He is accused of conspiring with others not before the court to defraud Hasmita Patel, trading as Holloway Properties Limited, of a 1.591-hectare parcel of land along Mombasa Road in Nairobi. The alleged fraud involved forging a land grant dated November 23, 2001, and presenting it as genuine. Karanja also faces an additional charge of forgery. Louis was charged with forging the signature of a commissioner of land on a certain document,…

Busia Referral Hospital turns into Death Trap as Teacher dies due to lack of an ambulance amid allegations of negligence by health workers. The hospital is once again under scrutiny after Samia teacher Moses Dismus Oduor died following what family and witnesses describe as medical negligence. Oduor was involved in a road accident on Friday evening while on his way to pick up his wife. He was rushed to Sio Port Sub-County Hospital before being referred to Busia Referral Hospital. Despite arriving unconscious, it took two days for a radiologist to examine his head CT scan, which was done on…

Kenya’s latest uninvited guest, the Mpox virus, is no longer just loitering along the Northern Transport Corridor; it’s clearly caught the travel bug. In a Tuesday update, Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni confirmed the virus is now touring Kisii and Kirinyaga, bumping up the national infection count to a dramatic 137 cases across 17 counties. Yes, you read that right—seventeen! Leading the infected parade is Busia, which seems to be the virus’s favourite hangout spot with a whopping 48 cases. Mombasa isn’t far behind because even viruses can’t resist the beach, racking up 37 cases. Nakuru is repping with 16,…