Ronald Kiprono could not hide his frustration during the send-off of a Baringo teacher killed by bandits. Ronald Kiprono revealed he had strived to reach to President William Ruto all to no avail. He revealed that he had been contacting President William Ruto since 2015 when he was deputising his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta. Throughout his attempts to reach Ruto, no solution was found to the insecurity menace. Determined to inflict more pain, the bandits tried to disrupt the funeral by attacking the gravediggers after shooting at the location.

March 03, 2024 03:22 UTC

Jharkhand: In a tragic incident, a Spanish women on Friday night was gang raped by seven men in Jharkhand’s Dumka, around 300 km from state capital Ranchi. The victim shared the horrific incident on Instagram – a social media platform, stating that an incident happened to them which they don’t wish on anyone. The couple, robbed and beaten while halting for the night, revealed the attackers’ intent to sexually assault the woman. Speaking in Spanish, the couple was brought to a local hospital by the police. It was there that the survivors disclosed the sexual assault incident.

March 03, 2024 03:05 UTC

What is clear is that the win-or-lose scenarios do not present Mr Odinga with easy options for his influence on local politics while keeping his reputation intact. President William Ruto (left) and opposition leader Raila Odinga in Kisozi, Uganda, on February 26, 2024. Mr Odinga, in a recent interview, described his move as a sabbatical leave from local politics to serve the continent. In the event he loses, Mr Odinga would find his coalition having undergone major realignment in readiness for the next poll. Mr Musyoka has since declared that he would not back Mr Odinga again, having supported him in 2013, 2017 and 2022 polls.

March 03, 2024 03:02 UTC

David Schultze, 68, claimed a KSh 1.3 billion jackpot one month after the winning numbers were announced. David Schultze, who admitted to not being a frequent lottery player, claimed his staggering prize a month after the winning numbers were announced on January 24. Schultze purchased the winning ticket at a Safeway grocery store in Gladstone and was oblivious to his newfound fortune until February 23. Man who won KSh 563 million lottery goes brokeIn a related story, former antiques dealer Mike Antonucci found himself entangled in debt after striking millions. It all began in 1995 when Antonucci won a staggering £2.8 million (KSh 563 million) in the National Lottery.

March 03, 2024 00:24 UTC

Four people perished after a bus collided with a tri-cycle commonly known as tuk tuk along the Ahero-Awasi road on Friday night. The 11pm accident occurred after a bus belonging to Climax Company, which was trying to overtake a stationary lorry, collided with the tuk tuk. "The bus collided head-on with the three-wheeled vehicle, the tuk tuk was trapped underneath and dragged 60 meters from the scene," read a police report. According to witnesses, Otieno had boarded the Tuk tuk from Awasi and met his death only 100 meters away from his home. According to locals, many road accidents have been reported at the same spot over the last couple of months.

March 02, 2024 23:11 UTC





The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has lauded Andrew Nyabicha, an Officer Commanding Station (OCS) of Archers Post Police station in Samburu County, for standing firm against corruption and rejecting a Sh80,000 bribe. According to the OCS, three people attempted to secure the release of a robbery and human trafficking suspect, Mohamed Musdaf Mahamad, held in police custody. Instead of taking the bribe, OCS Nyabicha reported the matter to the EACC and cooperated in a sting operation. EACC spokesperson Eric Ngumbi praised OCS Nyabicha for his principled stance against corruption, emphasising the importance of such actions in safeguarding national security and upholding the rule of law. “EACC commends the OCS for the exemplary action in refusing to compromise national security in favour of bribes.

March 02, 2024 22:06 UTC

the World Cross Country Championship title after a dominant display at national trials on Saturday in Ruiru. "My aim now after making it to the world cross team is to go for the title. I want to add a world cross title to my collection,” Sawe said after the race. “Now I am going to train hard before the World Cross Country meet. The World Cross country champion Beatrice Chebet found it hard to keep up with the pace placing fourth in a time of 31:59.7.

March 02, 2024 20:40 UTC

A man has killed his three children and a housemaid in Silibwet, Bomet County. The man hacked to death the four at Kipkebe village in Bomet central constituency, sending shockwaves through the area. He reportedly descended on his children Friday night, hacking them to death using a panga and fled the scene. Hundreds of villagers thronged the homestead as word filtered out of family members murdered by a man who was expected to protect them. On Friday, she was called home when the assaults occurred and found the lifeless bodies of her children soaked in blood.

March 02, 2024 19:52 UTC

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reaffirmed both his personal and government's commitment to resolving drug and alcohol abuse menace across the country and this must be complimented. But one thing is clear, drug abuse affects the way the brain functions and alters its responses to the world. Drug abuse affects behaviour, actions, feelings and motivations by meddling in the natural ways the brain functions. Drug abuse and HIV/Aids has increased rapidly in the past 10 years at the Coast in particular. About half of sampled population reported drug use, many share needles and other ills associated with drug abuse.

March 02, 2024 19:44 UTC

The bubbly 27-year-old who goes by the stage name Nya took to the stage to audition to compete at the 22nd edition American Idol and wowed the judges with her talent. Perry: What's your name? ADVERTISEMENTNya: No, I'm Kenyan, but I grew up in Florida and I've travelled all around and now I live here. The most impressive thing is you don't sound Broadway...you are actually a massive singer, a massive personality! Pulse Live KenyaLegendary singer Lionel Richie agreed with Bryan, noting that he was equally impressed by her personality.

March 02, 2024 17:14 UTC

Are you up on the sartorial excellence in Donald Glover's Mr. & Mrs. Smith reboot? "Every single thing [Donald Glover] wears—and pretty much everybody—is really considered," Weeks told MACRO's UpRising newsletter. Weeks, who spent 20 years as GQ's fashion director, brings fashion elegance with the use of pieces that the audience would incorporate in their real lives. There's the perfect-fitting Rick Owens tank top and the green Celine jacket worn by Glover in the first episode just to name a few. "The minute you see [Donald] pop the collar on his Fear of God windbreaker—I love that brand—it's like, game on."

March 02, 2024 16:26 UTC

Let the family know you are thinking of themTamara Lynn Hargis-Mitchell aka Sid- 58, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, February 26, 2024. She was born on December 5, 1965, in Muncie IN., to the late Hershel and Claudia (Carver) Hargis. Tamara grew up in Muncie, IN., and graduated from Muncie Southside High School. Tamara was a hard-working, hard-headed woman, who never took no as an answer. In lieu of flowers or donations, we ask that you take a moment to hug your child, grandchild, family, or friends.

March 02, 2024 16:14 UTC

Haitian gang leader vows to ‘fight’ prime minister as violence surgesHaitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, also known as Barbecue, warned on Friday he would keep trying to oust Prime Minister Ariel Henry, and asked families to keep children from going to school to “avoid collateral damages” as violence surges in parts of the capital. To avoid collateral damage, keep the kids at home,” the gang leader said at a press conference. He has faced sanctions from both the United Nations and the United States Department of Treasury. A video, meanwhile, went viral on social media appearing to show two murdered policemen, which SYNAPOHA police union leader Lionel Lazare told Reuters depicted the killing of some of the four officers who were slain on Thursday. In a statement, Prime Minister Henry’s office said it was “outraged by the acts of violence and terror orchestrated by armed bandits,” and expressed condolences to victims’ families, saying the government would continue to work to resolve the conflict.

March 02, 2024 14:51 UTC

Rihanna steals the show at pre-wedding bash of Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant in JamnagarThe pre-wedding extravagance of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Jamnagar continues to draw global attention as the eminent singer Akon arrives at Jamnagar Airport to partake in the upcoming celebrations.The star-studded event already witnessed a sensational performance by Rihanna , adding another layer of glamour to the festivities. The latest update unfolds with Akon's arrival, underscoring the international allure of the event.Renowned for delivering chart-topping hits, Akon's presence soars with anticipation surrounding the grand pre-wedding functions of the Ambani descendant and his soon-to-be bride.Now the video of Rihanna doing an electrifying performance on stage is going viral on social media. She also thanked the Ambani family for their invitation and conveyed her best wishes.Meanwhile, the Ambani family has a history of hosting extravagant celebrations, with Beyoncé gracing the stage at Isha Ambani 's wedding in 2018. A stellar list of American dignitaries, including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and former US President's daughter Ivanka Trump, have been in attendance at the 2018 wedding of Isha Ambani, continuing the tradition of high-profile guests at Ambani family celebrations.

March 02, 2024 11:19 UTC

Nairobi - World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum has been honoured for his 2023 sporting exploits, albeit posthumously. Kelvin Kiptum speaks during a press conference before the World Athletics Awards in Monaco. The deceased athlete adds the annual award to a list of accolades that include Male World Athlete of the Year for out of stadia events. PAY ATTENTION:Kiptum broke the marathon world record in October, winning the Chicago Marathon in two hours and 35 seconds. Former world marathon record holder Patrick Makau picked the accolade from Namwamba on behalf of Kiptum's family.

March 02, 2024 10:39 UTC