Author: Sema Yote

Edwin Amagola Munyeti A NAWASCO (Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company) staff member, Edwin Amagola Munyeti, has been arraigned following allegations of using a forged academic certificate to secure employment at the company. Munyeti, who previously held the position of marketing assistant at NAWASCO, was arrested by officers from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Monday. He was presented before Principal Magistrate Celesa Okore on Tuesday. The court was informed that Munyeti used a falsified Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), purportedly issued by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), to obtain his position at NAWASCO. According to EACC,…

In a high-octane raid that left Kubisera village reeling, four suspected bandits met their fate at the hands of a multi-agency security team. Acting on orders from Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, the elite Counter Terrorism Unit swooped in with lethal precision, putting an end to a gang believed to be behind a reign of terror in Igembe, Meru County. Just days after Murkomen’s emphatic call to escalate the fight against banditry, intelligence led the officers to a makeshift camp where the armed suspects were swiftly neutralised. The aftermath of the deadly encounter revealed a haul of six AK-47 rifles, 527…

Imagine sending your little one to school, only to find out that the place meant to nurture and educate them is putting their health at risk. This is the tragic reality at Leldet Primary ECDE in Kamasian Ward, Kericho County. The school toilets are in a deplorable state, forcing innocent young children to navigate filth and squalor just to answer nature’s call. And to make matters worse, as the cholera outbreak continues to sweep through the region, these unsanitary conditions are a ticking time bomb. But where are the leaders? The MCA of Kamasian Ward and the Majority Leader of…

10 people are receiving treatment at Sirisia Sub County Hospital in Bungoma after reportedly suffering food poisoning from eating contaminated flying termites, locally known as kumbikumbi. According to the hospital supervisor, Edith Wafula, the affected individuals, including children, were brought to the facility with symptoms of stomach pain, diarrhoea, and general body weakness. Ten individuals, including minors, were admitted on suspicion of food poisoning. All had consumed termites purchased from a local vendor at Sirisia Market,” said Wafula. She said medical tests confirmed that the termites were toxic, raising concerns about food safety and hygiene practices in local open-air markets, especially…

A political storm is brewing in Bungoma today as Governor George Natembeya takes the front line in what is shaping up to be a full-blown resistance against the controversial leasing of Nzoia Sugar Company to Indian investor Rai. He is joined by an influential delegation — Dr Mukhisa Kituyi, Members of Parliament Majimbo Kalasinga and Jack Wamboka, and Zachary Baraza. Alongside them, a wave of bold Tawe affiliate leaders is converging to send a message: Bungoma will not be sold off to the highest bidder. The leaders have decried what they term as economic betrayal, pointing to the recent lease…

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…