Author: Sema Yote

Malava, Kenya — Residents from Malava Constituency have expressed their support for Hon. Wakili Leonard Shimaka as a prospective parliamentary candidate, citing his legal background, experience in governance, and commitment to public service as key factors influencing their decision. Community members say the desire for change and more accountable leadership has driven them to back a candidate they believe understands both the law and the needs of the people. In public forums and gatherings, some residents described Shimaka as a leader focused on people’s prosperity and one who demonstrates a fearless approach to service delivery. “Leonard Shimaka is a leader…

In what locals are now calling “Baringo’s version of Mission Impossible,” a teenage girl who was dramatically abducted in Yatya, Baringo North Sub County, has finally been rescued after spending three long days in captivity that felt like a lifetime Netflix thriller minus the Wi-Fi. The nation collectively sighed in relief on Sunday as Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration Kipchumba Murkomen triumphantly announced her safe return, and no, Tom Cruise was not involved. The girl, whose identity remains confidential to protect her privacy (and possibly to avoid TikTok fame), was whisked away earlier this week under mysterious circumstances…

NAIROBI. In a chilling twist that has left friends, family, and Kenyans across the country demanding answers, Albert Ojwang, a young, outspoken Kenyan with a growing presence on social media, was allegedly arrested on Saturday evening for controversial posts linked to Deputy Inspector General Eliud Langat. Sources close to Ojwang say he was quietly whisked away and taken to Central Police Station in Nairobi. Shockingly, no official record of his arrest was ever entered into the Occurrence Book (OB), a troubling red flag that now haunts the timeline of events. By dawn on Sunday, Albert was dead. Police now claim…

In a dramatic twist that’s sending shockwaves through the digital space, popular influencer Kelvin Moinde has been arrested and whisked away to Nairobi after allegedly ruffling feathers with his online posts targeting Deputy Inspector General Eliud Langat. Moinde was picked up covertly by sleuths from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kisii before being quietly transported to Kamukunji Police Station, where he is currently being held. Sources close to the operation suggest the arrest is linked to his recent social media commentary, seen as critical of the senior police boss. The move has triggered heated conversations online about freedom…

In a bold and emotional move, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has announced he will return his prestigious state honors—the Moran of the Burning Spear (MBS) and Elder of the Burning Spear (EBS)—declaring they’ve lost meaning in light of corruption charges he calls politically motivated. “How can I carry the title of a state honoree while being paraded in court over corruption allegations? Those honors have been tainted,” he said. Governor Natembeya was arrested and charged on May 21, accused of receiving over Sh 3 million in conflict-of-interest dealings with county suppliers. Released on bail, he’s been barred from office…

NAIROBI. Buckle up, Kenya! Kalonzo Musyoka has just rebooted his political playlist, and the top track is “Gen Z for President!” In what looked more like a TikTok takeover than a political rally, former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka stormed the stage on Friday with a new political outfit, Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF), a fresh remix of the Wiper party, now turbocharged for the 2027 political showdown. And guess what? He’s not just targeting voters; he’s targeting Gen Z, the digital warriors who took on the 2024 Finance Bill with memes, chants, and unmatched street heat. Kalonzo wants YOU (yes, you…

What was supposed to be a dream job answering customer calls in Bangkok ended up being more of a “scam call centre from hell”, at least according to Duncan Okindo, a Kenyan man who has now hauled his alleged traffickers to court faster than you can say “data bundles, please!” In a jaw-dropping petition filed at the Employment and Labour Relations Court, Okindo says he was duped into flying out for a sleek-sounding customer service gig in Thailand only to be illegally ferried across the Moei River (in what sounds like a scene from Prison Break: Southeast Asia Edition) and…

The Luhya leaders in Kenya Kwanza must take responsibility for development in Western Kenya instead of blaming ODM and the Luo community. Those who signed the 30% agreement must now deliver on it. Real change will only come through unity, accountability, and action within Kenya Kwanza, not finger-pointing. The narrative surrounding the Luhyas in Kenya Kwanza and their frustrations with the ODM and Luos regarding national government developments in the Western region demands a closer examination. It’s essential to question why, despite being part of the government, some leaders are quick to point fingers at ODM for perceived shortcomings in…

Kitui MCA Cyrus Musyoka Kisavi A member of the Kitui County Assembly is in police custody over his alleged role in the theft of mobile phone accessories valued at Ksh. 1.9 million. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said Ikanga Ward MCA Cyrus Musyoka Kisavi was arrested on Tuesday, June 3, after he was positively identified from CCTV footage linked to the theft incident on February 8, 2025. According to detectives, the stolen items had been dispatched from Buscar Courier Services along River Road in Nairobi and were en route to a client in Mombasa when they vanished. “The arrest…

Three individuals — Felix Wenda Onjor, Susan Joan Atieno, and Jackline Iva Olet — have been charged with fraud involving KSh 22 million. The trio appeared before Magistrate Dennis Onsarigo at the court, where they pleaded not guilty to the charges. The court heard that on diverse dates between January 1, 2022, and September 30, 2024, they conspired to steal the sum of 22,179,943 from Kenya LLP. Wenda was charged in another count with stealing against the law. He was charged that on similar dates and in similar places, he stole 11,789,447 from PKF Kenya LLP. Joan was charged with…