Author: Sema Yote

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,…

In a twist more chilling than Monday staff meetings, the tragic tale of slain educator Albert Omondi Ojwang just took a sharp turn into the criminal zone. An autopsy on the late teacher’s body has revealed that he didn’t pass away peacefully or even dramatically but violently. The cause? Brutal injuries to the head and neck, consistent with a vicious assault. Pathologists are no longer mincing words, this wasn’t a stumble in the staffroom. It was murder. Full stop. Ojwang, remembered for his sharp mind and sarcastic chalkboard quips, didn’t deserve an ending straight out of a crime thriller. But…

In a dramatic twist surrounding the suspicious death of blogger Albert Ojwang’ while in police custody, the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is turning up the heat on the nation’s top law enforcers. The legal body has now issued a bold and urgent call for Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat to unconditionally and publicly recuse himself from the ongoing investigation a move aimed at safeguarding the credibility, transparency, and impartiality of the probe. LSK says the glaring conflict of interest and growing public mistrust surrounding the police’s handling of the case threatens to derail justice. According to the society,…

In what could pass for a gripping Netflix series think The Forest, The Hotel & The Mysterious Billionaire Members of Parliament have slammed the brakes on a controversial plan to build a luxury hotel in the heart of Nairobi’s beloved Ngong Forest. Yes, you read that right. Someone and nobody seems to know who exactly wants to turn a chunk of this cherished natural haven into a posh playground for the wealthy. But Kenya’s MPs are having none of it. They want answers, names, and receipts. In fact, the only thing missing from this forest saga is a masked villain…

In a plot twist straight out of a Kenyan telenovela, celebrated Mugithi crooner and part time law enforcer Samidoh Muchoki is now wanted not by fans, not by baby mamas, but by his own bosses! Yes, you read that right. an official arrest order has reportedly been issued against the singing police officer for allegedly deserting duty like a soldier in a Nollywood war film. According to reports trickling in from corridors of power (and maybe a WhatsApp group or two), Samidoh, who also doubles as a police officer when he’s not strumming heartbreak ballads or starring in baby mama…

On the morning of Monday, June 9, 2025, the usually busy stretch of Ngong Road in Nairobi witnessed scenes of unrest and outrage. Justice for Albert Ojwang Protests: Protesters gathered near the Nairobi Funeral Home—formerly City Mortuary—voicing their anger over the suspicious death of Albert Ojwang, a beloved social media influencer. The demonstrations were anything but ordinary. With smartphones held high, many demonstrators live-streamed the protest, ensuring the world watched as they demanded answers. The chants were loud and pointed: “Ruto must go! Justice for Ojwang!” Activists accused the government of turning a blind eye to police brutality and demanded…

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…