Author: Sema Yote

William Kuria Josiah & Techspa General Supplies Limited A businessman, William Kuria Josiah, and his company, Techspa General Supplies Limited, have been charged with fraudulently obtaining Sh36,460,366.80 from Credit Bank of Kenya. The prosecution alleges that the funds were obtained through organized criminal activity and were guaranteed by Pamela Namusia Ndobi. Josiah is alleged to have committed the offense on diverse dates between 30th September 2019 and 20th April 2020 within Nairobi County, jointly with another person, not before the court. The businessman is also charged with forgery and uttering false documents. According to the charge sheet, Josiah forged the…

In the quiet rural village of Kanyadhiang in Homa Bay County, a grandmother’s desperate yet heartwarming act of love has touched the hearts of many across Kenya, including that of celebrated comedian and philanthropist Erick Omondi. Earlier this week, social media lit up with an emotional story from Adiedo Secondary School. A frail, elderly woman arrived at the school carrying six live chickens. With no money in hand, she offered the birds as a substitute for school fees, hoping it would be enough to secure continued education for her two orphaned grandchildren. Her actions, though humble, told a powerful story…

In a heartbreaking turn of events that has plunged an entire school community into mourning, a student from Samoei Boys High School in Nandi County has tragically lost his life after being struck by lightning during a routine school activity on the field. The incident occurred on what seemed like an ordinary afternoon, the kind filled with the sounds of youthful laughter and the rhythm of daily school life. As dark clouds gathered above and a storm brewed in the distance, no one could have imagined the devastation that was about to unfold. Witnesses say the lightning struck suddenly and…

Cheplasgei, Nandi County. In the wake of the cold-blooded murder of Catholic priest Fr. Alloys Cheruiyot Bett, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a bold and sweeping declaration: the government is launching a reinvigorated and relentless security operation in the troubled Kerio Valley region. Standing shoulder to shoulder with a grieving family in Cheplasgei Village, Kilibwoni Division, CS Murkomen sent a clear and uncompromising message to perpetrators of lawlessness: your days are numbered. “This government will not sit back and watch as criminal elements terrorise innocent citizens,” Murkomen declared during an emotionally charged condolence visit. “We will pursue every…

Juma Okumu, a businessman from Nakuru, has lodged a formal complaint with the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), claiming that Justice Anthony Ombwayo, a High Court judge, sought bribes related to an ongoing land dispute. He has submitted mobile money transaction records as supporting evidence. In documents submitted to the JSC on April 7, 2025, Juma Okumu has requested the recusal of Justice Anthony O. Ombwayo from the Environment and Land Court case in Nakuru, under petition number JSC 49/2025. In his affidavit, Okumu asserts that on June 21, 2023, Justice Ombwayo contacted a litigant or their representative via a mobile…

Meru County Cracks Down: In a bold move to safeguard the integrity of its internal operations, the Meru County Government has issued a stern directive aimed at curbing the unauthorised release of confidential information. The county administration, under the stewardship of Governor Kawira Mwangaza, has put its foot down, warning all county staff to steer clear of leaking sensitive details to bloggers, digital journalists, and social media users. The memo, which was circulated internally earlier this week, reads like a wake-up call to public servants who may have become too cosy with the online rumour mill. “Any employee found culpable…

14 SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN TRANS NZOIA: The Director of Public Prosecutions ordered an investigation into the vandalism of government vehicles during the operation. The DCI said the operation is still ongoing with efforts focused on apprehending more suspects, including financiers, facilitators, and ring leaders behind the incident. One of the vehicles that was destroyed during the EACC raid. Police have arrested 14 suspects in connection with acts of malicious damage to property and theft at the Kitale residence of Trans Nzoia County Governor George Natembeya. The acts of lawlessness occurred on the morning of May 19, 2025, when Ethics and Anti-Corruption…

What was supposed to be a routine trip to the mechanic turned into a real-life thriller for Nairobi-based entrepreneur Morara Kebaso after he stumbled upon a chilling discovery hidden in the bowels of his beloved vehicle. Last Friday, Kebaso, a father of two and a well-known tech consultant, drove his silver Toyota Prado to a trusted local garage in Kilimani for its regular servicing. Nothing out of the ordinary, just the usual oil change, fluid top-ups, brake checks, and maybe a quick polish if time allowed. But what he found days later would make his skin crawl. “I just had…

The gripping murder trial of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado resumes today at the High Court in Nairobi, as his former personal assistant and co-accused, Michael Oyamo, returns to the witness stand this time for a crucial cross-examination by the prosecution. On Thursday, the courtroom was riveted as Oyamo delivered hours of testimony, painting a picture of his final interactions with university student Sharon Otieno and a protected witness identified only as “XYZ.” The three had met at the Gracia Hotel in Rongo, Migori County, on the eve of Sharon’s tragic abduction and subsequent murder, a crime that has haunted…

In a dramatic turn of events that adds yet another feather to his already colourful cap, Embakasi East Member of Parliament, the ever-controversial and charismatic Babu Owino, has officially been admitted to the bar as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. Yes, you read that right. Babu Owino, the former student leader turned political firebrand, has now added learnt friend to his growing list of titles. The ceremony at the iconic Supreme Court building was nothing short of momentous. Cloaked in the traditional advocate’s robe and white neckband, Babu cut a striking figure—half politician, half courtroom gladiator, wholly…