Author: Ezekiel Ikatwa

Dr. Kalua Green has sounded the alarm over a brewing road safety crisis that could put countless lives at risk. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), established to ensure safety, order, and accountability on Kenyan roads, is now under intense scrutiny. Why? Because over 10,000 motorcycles from the KMGQ to KMGR series are reportedly unregistered, leaving a massive gap in road safety management. This startling revelation raises critical questions about NTSA’s effectiveness and commitment to its mandate. How did such a colossal oversight happen? And more importantly, how can NTSA guarantee road safety when so many motorcycles commonly used…

Walimu, poleni tu! In a dramatic twist, teachers stationed in Kenya’s arid and remote areas have taken their battle for fair compensation to the courtroom. Frustrated and feeling betrayed, they are challenging the government’s plan to scrap hardship allowances from over 129 sub-counties, a move that could see civil servants collectively lose up to a staggering Sh6 billion! The controversy erupted when the government announced its intention to reclassify hardship areas, effectively stripping many teachers and other public servants of the much-needed financial cushion they’ve relied on for years. For educators already grappling with tough working conditions, trekking long distances,…

High Court Dismisses William Getumbe’s Sh2.4 Million William Getumbe, the polarizing gospel artist best known for his controversial hit “Yesu Ninyandue,” has lost a legal battle against the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB). Getumbe had filed a lawsuit demanding Sh2.4 million in compensation for what he described as unlawful censorship and financial losses following KFCB’s decision to ban his song. But the High Court has dismissed his case, stating that his claims lacked merit and failed to meet the required legal thresholds for compensation. Getumbe, who has made headlines before for provocative lyrics and public statements, argued that KFCB’s ban…

According to our investigations, a Kiambu-based woman has defrauded Kenyans of millions after lying to them that she was in a position to link them to some jobs in Dubai. Corrupt and dangerous, Anne Maina Wanjiku, also known by the alias Anita, is said to be behind a series of sophisticated scams targeting unsuspecting Kenyans across the country. Operating primarily from Gathanga, Muchatha, and Ruaka in Kiambu County, the suspect is said to have lured multiple victims with false promises of employment opportunities in Dubai and manipulated others through personal relationships. Multiple sources indicate that Wanjiku aggressively convinces victims to…

Many residents of Machakos County have grown disillusioned with traditional political figures who seem to repeat the same promises every election cycle but deliver little tangible change. The 2022 elections saw Senator Agnes Kavindu win the senatorial seat, but her performance has sparked mixed reactions from the public. While she came in with a wave of goodwill and experience, critics argue that her tenure has not lived up to the hopes of a county yearning for transformation. The issues of youth unemployment, poor infrastructure, and limited access to healthcare persist. These problems, year after year, have left the electorate cynical…

A bizarre incident, Grave Disturbance, unfolded in Mbai Village, Baraton Location, when a 41-year-old man was caught exhuming the grave of his late wife. The case was reported to the Kiminini Police Station at 12:15 PM by the area village elder, Mr. Busolo. Responding swiftly, officers from Kiminini Police Station, led by Station Muiruri, SPC John Onditi, and detectives from DCI Kiminini rushed to the scene, located approximately 4.5 kilometers east of the station. Upon arrival, they found Mr. Gabriel Kiplimo, a Sabaot male, had exhumed the body of his wife, Nancy Namalwa, who passed away on 15th April 2025…

In a bold move to revitalize the sugar sector, the government has leased four major public sugar factories to private millers for the next three decades. Here’s the scoop on who’s taking over: 1. Muhoroni Sugar Factory has officially been handed over to West Valley Sugar Company Ltd., marking a new era in its management. 2. Chemelil Sugar Company is now under the helm of Kibos Sugar and Allied Industries Limited, promising a fresh approach to operations. 3. Nzoia Sugar Factory has been taken over by West Kenya Sugar Company, led by Chairman Jaswant Rai, ushering in a strategic leadership…

In a dramatic and unprecedented move, the government has shut down 23 TV stations, including the popular Kameme TV, for blatantly defying betting ad regulations. The shutdown, ordered immediately, targets stations that brazenly ignored a 30-day ban on airing gambling promos with payment prompts. Authorities are not messing around. The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has called on the Communications Authority to swiftly enforce the blackout, while the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has been alerted for further legal action. The controversial list of shuttered stations reads like a who’s who of local TV: Kameme TV, Tohanchane TV, Favour…

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, and in Kibera, Nairobi, that fury just went up in flames! In a jaw-dropping scene that has left the neighborhood buzzing, a single mother set ablaze a heap of shopping brought by her estranged baby daddy, sending a clear message: “Too little, too late!” It all began when the long-lost father suddenly showed up at her doorstep, arms loaded with groceries, toys, and other goodies. But instead of the warm welcome he might have imagined, he was met with the cold, unflinching gaze of a woman who had endured years of struggle…

The grieving family of the late Kasipul MP, Hon. Charles Ong’ondo, has made a passionate appeal to investigative agencies to conduct thorough investigations into his brutal murder to ensure that those responsible, from the masterminds to the perpetrators, are apprehended and prosecuted. The call for justice came during the emotional final requiem mass and burial ceremony held at Karabok Primary School, where hundreds of mourners, including family, friends, and political leaders, gathered to pay their last respects. Maggie Were, the MP’s widow, fought back tears as she addressed the crowd, appealing to the government to ensure her husband’s killers face…