Author: Sema Yote

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…

In a moment that has left millions around the world in awe, Robert Francis Prevost has been officially announced as the new pope, taking on the revered name Pope Leone XIV. This monumental event marks a new chapter in the history of the Catholic Church, capturing hearts and minds with a mix of excitement, reverence, and anticipation. Born in the United States, Pope Leone XIV’s rise to the papacy is nothing short of remarkable. Known for his deep compassion, unwavering faith, and profound dedication to social justice, he is poised to lead the Church into a transformative era. A champion…

Chaos is simmering in Kenya’s Upper Eastern region as land disputes and overlapping ownership claims fuel unrest, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed. The region is caught in a whirlwind of conflict, where the battle for land ownership is tearing communities apart. Murkomen painted a grim picture of the situation during the Jukwaa la Usalama forum, pointing to the absence of title deeds, multiple claims on single plots, and illegal occupation as the sparks igniting these bitter confrontations. But that’s not all; there’s more trouble brewing! The CS didn’t hold back as he delved into the darker side of the…