Author: Ezekiel Ikatwa

Isaac Wekesa, famously known as Bungoma Goliath, recently returned to his village, and the reception was nothing short of royal. Once a boda boda rider hustling on the dusty roads of Bungoma, Isaac left home with nothing but big dreams and the hunger to succeed. He headed to Nairobi like many others, chasing better opportunities and greener pastures. In the city, he rose. Not overnight, but step by step, turning heads with his confidence, charm, and determination. He built a name for himself and became a true example of how far ambition can take you. And now, he has gone…

Hello! Time to raise the red flag on a crisis in the making: the road leading to the Kenya KISUMU PIPELINE is in a deplorable state, and stakeholders are fed up! This critical route hosts heavyweights like Coca-Cola, Total Energies, and key government institutions including the Kenya Air Force, NCPB, and the Ministry of Mining & Maritime, among others. Despite its importance, the road is neglected, dusty, bumpy, and barely motorable. Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) operating at KPC have officially lodged complaints, citing the road as a major risk zone. Their trucks — loaded with highly flammable petroleum products — are…

A controversial Kenyan director of Flex Air Charters Limited, Nicholas Ngatia Njoroge, has been charged in court with Sh 129 million fraud. Njoroge is said to have defrauded the said amount from the company he leads. According to the court papers, the accused person allegedly defrauded USD 18,170 (approx. Sh 2,353,054) from Flex Air Charters Limited, which got into his possession through his employment. Flex Air Charters Director Nicholas Ngatia Njoroge The court heard that Njoroge committed the offence on diverse dates between 22nd August 2022 and 3rd February 2023 at Guarantee Trust Bank (Kenya) Limited. Additionally, he also stole…

Sex is an effective, intimate, and deeply religious act; however, in cutting-edge international culture, its reason has been misplaced, distorted, and commercialised. To recognise the real reason for sex, we want to return to the One who created it: God. What we trust approximately as intercourse is essentially tied to what we accept as true with approximately God. If intercourse is without a doubt an organic urge, then there’s no need for barriers or that means. But if it is a divine present, then it incorporates weight, holiness, and purpose. The Divine Origin of Sex: God’s Blueprint in Genesis To…

Mt. Elgon, Kenya. The much-anticipated ceremony scheduled for this Friday, April 18th, to cut down the historic Mokoyweet tree in Toroso, Cheptais District, has sparked a wave of mixed reactions among local leaders and residents. The planned event took an unexpected turn following strong objections from the Member of Parliament for Mt. Elgon Constituency, Hon. Fred Kapondi. The MP asserted that the sacred Mokoyweet tree belongs to the Sabiny prophet Kuko Sausan. In a dramatic twist, the prophet appeared at the site on Tuesday, claiming that the tree is a sacred symbol tied to the Kapchaai clan and that only…

A group of local leaders in Webuye has issued a strong call to action, urging women to take a more proactive role in transforming their communities by focusing on education and financial independence. Speaking during a Community-Based Organisation (CBO) event held in Milo, Webuye West, Inua Ai CEO Humphrey Muchuma emphasised the crucial role women play in societal progress. He noted that the empowerment of women is a key factor in fighting poverty and unlocking new levels of development within the region. “When women prioritize their children’s education and strive to uplift their own financial status, the entire community benefits,”…

Recent reports have raised concerns over the distribution process of subsidized fertilizers at the Kitale National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depot. A visit to the depot has uncovered a troubling discrepancy between what staff communicated to farmers and what was happening behind the scenes. On a visit to purchase four bags of Yara CAN and UREA fertilizer, a farmer tells us he was informed by a staff member that the fertilizers were out of stock, despite recent reports indicating their availability. However, a walk over to the loading area revealed large quantities of the same fertilizers being actively loaded…

Abdi Yusuf Mohammed appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi and denied allegations of defrauding KSh 12 million from an investor in a fraudulent land transaction. He was released on a KSh 1.5 million cash bail or KSh 5 million bond and ordered to surrender his passport. According to the charge sheet, the alleged offence took place on diverse dates between June 29, 2023, and November 22, 2023, at an undisclosed location within Nairobi County. The prosecution alleges that Mohammed, jointly with others who are not before the court, intended to defraud and obtained KSh 12 million from Satho…

Company director Keeru Ngugi Mucheru, alias Gideon Magu Ngugi, who also serves as the director of Bidsworth Auto-Rent Company, has been charged in court with fraud. The man, who doubles as the mastermind of fraud in the country, was charged before Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Robinson Ondieki, where he denied the charges. He was charged with seven counts of obtaining money by false pretences contrary to the law. The court heard that the accused person committed the offense on diverse dates between February 1 and 9, 2023, at Nairobi Central District CBD within Nairobi County, with intent to defraud, obtaining…

Wilfred Karongo Njoroge and Rosemary Wanjiru Wanjiku Disturbing court details have emerged on how company directors Wilfred Karongo Njoroge and Rosemary Wanjiru Wanjiku conspired to defraud the country of millions in a tax evasion fraud. The two whom the court heard served as company directors have been charged before the Eldoret Law Courts with tax fraud amounting to Sh 177,256,830, an offence they have denied. According to the court papers, the two are a couple and are jointly the directors of Wa Morgan Wholesalers Limited. They are jointly facing seven charges related to tax fraud and corruption. Among the offenses…