Botched Surgery, Silent Death | Inside OutAs the rest of the world learnt about the botched surgery that happened to Samuel Kimani Wachira in 2018, after doctors at the Kenyatta National Hospital mistakenly operated on his skull after confusing him for a different patient, many have no knowledge that Kimani quietly passed away in 2021. By the time Kimani was being laid to rest at his rural home in Nyeri county in 2021, he died as a man who was battling seizures and memory lapses, according to his family. After months of attempts, NTV’s Ngina Kirori finally sat down with the family who explains the tumultuous turn that Kimani’s life took after the botched surgery on our weekly segment, Inside Out.

June 16, 2024 20:33 UTC

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 0:00American Express will soon be available in 42 countries across sub-Saharan Africa, thanks to a recent partnership with Togo-headquartered Ecobank. Read this for freeSouth Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

June 16, 2024 19:07 UTC

Renukaswamy Murder Case: Darshan’s lawyer, Anil Babu, clarified that Pavithra Gowda, a key suspect in the murder of a fan of the popular Kannada actor, is only a friend of Darshan and not his wife. Earlier this week, authorities arrested Darshan, Pavithra Gowda, and 14 others for allegedly murdering Renukaswamy, a 33-year-old from Chitradurga. Anil Babu told India Today TV that the reports claiming Pavithra Gowda is Darshan Thoogudeepa’s second wife or partner are false. He clarified that Vijayalakshmi is Darshan’s only wife, and Pavithra Gowda is just a co-star and friend. Anil Babu stated that the claim of Pavithra Gowda being Darshan’s second wife is completely false.

June 16, 2024 18:52 UTC

ADVERTISEMENTAccording to the first lady, God told her and her team that the nation needed to repent. “In 2022, Kenya faced its worst drought in 40 years with some areas missing rainfall for over four consecutive seasons. Kenya's First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto Pulse Live KenyaWith this message from God, the first lady stated that she informed President William Ruto of the same. She shared that the nation turned to God in prayers onFebruary 14, 2023 at the Nyayo International Stadium. ADVERTISEMENTRachel Ruto on God's response to prayersShe added that 30 days after the national prayers, God answered.

June 16, 2024 18:19 UTC

Later that year, Katie met part-time stripper and plasterer Kieran Hayler, who is nine years her junior. The pair exchanged vows a mere five weeks later with Katie already pregnant with the couple's first son Jett. She pleaded guilty at Crawley Magistrates of drink driving, driving while disqualified and driving without insurance and is handed a 16-week suspended prison sentence. In August 2022, Katie claimed she has limited access to her two youngest children after her already strained relationship with their father broke down. In August 2020, Katie revealed a freak accident had left her with two broken feet after she had plummeted 25ft off a wall at a theme park in Turkey.

June 16, 2024 17:10 UTC

Esther Kimani was on 13th July named winner of Africa’s biggest engineering prize, the Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, in Nairobi. The annual Africa Prize by the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2014 supports innovators developing sustainable and scalable engineering solutions to local challenges in Africa. Voted for by live and online audiences, Dr Imoro receives £5,000, conferred in 2024 in honour of Martin Bruce, a late Ghanaian alumnus of the Africa Prize. The 2025 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, launched at the 2024 final, is now open for entries. Visit the ‘How to Apply’ guide on the Africa Prize website.

June 16, 2024 17:08 UTC

Source: UGCJulius Mwangi Irungu passed away on the evening of Saturday, June 15, months after his son was convicted of killing businesswoman Monica Kimani. She revealed that during his last days, the heartbroken father had insisted that they take him to Kamiti Maximum Prison to see his son. "On his deathbed, he claimed to have had visions of his son being released from prison," the report says. How Jowie's imprisonment affected familyJowie's conviction tore his family apart, leaving them shattered as they believed their kin had been unfairly imprisoned. Family requests for Jowie to attend burialFamily members requested the government to allow Jowie to bury his father, even if under the protection of the police.

June 16, 2024 16:24 UTC

Kenya has made significant strides in advancing children's rights and welfare, First Lady Rachael Ruto has said. Mama Rachel noted that the state has further recruited an additional 1,300 trainers for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. CS Bore said the state is building the capacity of the directorate of children department to prevent counter-government extremism and protect children against radicalisation. Haika further asked parents to support their children's welfare in a bid to tame violation of children's rights. She said her office is in the process of finalizing construction of a modern rescue center to help protect children's rights.

June 16, 2024 16:17 UTC

Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Get the biggest stories and wackiest takes from the Daily Star, including our special WTF Wednesday emailSomething went wrong, please try again later. READ MORE: Wild antics of West Ham hooligans – scaring 'UK's hardest man' to battering kid killerClick for more of the latest news from the Daily Star. When I was younger and had no fear, I would just sit in the pub with lots on me.

June 16, 2024 16:01 UTC

Edday Nderitu has pampered her husband, Samidoh, with love on Father's Day. The mother of three shared lovely photos of her kids and dad, Samidoh, on Father's Day, accompanied by a heartwarming message to him. Nyamu penned a heartwarming message to the three special men in her life on Father's Day. "Happy Father’s day to Saint Kevinsky and Mr Muchoki. Samidoh penned a heartwarming message to his teen daughter, reminiscing about the time she was born.

June 16, 2024 15:33 UTC

The woman making the demand (left) and the host. The yet-to-be-identified woman said she had suffered with her husband only for him to turn around and treat her badly. Consequently, the middle-aged woman is asking her husband to pay KSh 172,000 as compensation to finalise their divorce. The woman is also demanding an amount of KSh 34,000 from her husband in addition to the KSh 172,000 compensation. Netizens chastise herNetizens who came across a video chastised the woman for making those demands from her husband.

June 16, 2024 15:03 UTC

Lucy Muthoni, a childhood friend of the late Ambassador Daniel Koikai, shared a side of him that the public does not know. Lucy (l) praised Daniel Koikai as a caring man who supported the children's home. Where did Daniel Koikai grow? Dan Koikai supported children's homeMuthoni added that his ties with the Salvation Army Church-run facility made them view him as their brother and father. Mzee Daniel Koikai passed away just a day after a moving tribute to his fallen daughter Njambi during her memorial service in Nairobi.

June 16, 2024 15:01 UTC

The Finance Bill 2024, unveiled by Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung’u while presenting the Sh3.92 trillion 2024-25 Budget estimates in Parliament, aims to raise Sh2.92 trillion locally through various tax measures. MP Tim Wanyonyi condemns finance bill,vows to shoot it down in ParliamentAs Members of Parliament prepare to debate and vote on the contentious Finance Bill 2024 this Tuesday, the nation is abuzz with activity both online and offline. Speaking today at St. Monica Catholic Church in Njiru Ward, Kasarani Constituency Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi firmly stated his opposition to the Finance Bill 2024. The Finance Bill 2024, unveiled by Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung’u while presenting the Sh3.92 trillion 2024-25 Budget estimates in Parliament, aims to raise Sh2.92 trillion locally through various tax measures. “The current finance bill in parliament, if it passes, will make the life of Kenyans very difficult,” he warned.

June 16, 2024 14:06 UTC

Get the biggest stories and wackiest takes from the Daily Star, including our special WTF Wednesday emailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Asian hornets have been spreading across Europe, invading environments and decimating honeybee populations and posing as a threat to biodiversity. The British Beekeepers Association announced they are trying to locate more Asian hornet's nests before new queens are produced. (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Michele Meridio, the president of the beekeepers’ association in Veneto said Asian hornets attack several beehives at the same time. Asian hornets have orange heads when viewed from the front, and their abdomens are mostly dark with fine yellow stripes and a yellow or orange fourth segment near the base.

June 16, 2024 13:32 UTC

Nakuru - The father of murder convict Joseph Irungu, alias Jowie, has passed away. Jowie Irungu's father died aged 64. Jowie was handed a death sentence after being found guilty of murdering businesswoman Monica Kimani. Why Jowie Irungu's family rejected the rulingEarlier, Jowie's family faulted the ruling where their son was sentenced to death over the murder of Monica six years ago. The mother exuded confidence that justice would eventually be served, and her son insisted that Jowie was innocent of Monica's murder.

June 16, 2024 12:43 UTC