On Thursday, the nation was shocked by the tragic death of Kenya’s Chief of the Defence Forces, General Francis Omondi Ogolla, who died in a plane crash in Elgeyo Marakwet. After hours of speculation on social media, President Ruto announced the passing of the KDF chief, alongside 10 other military officers, minutes past 8pm. As the nation continues to mourn the tragic loss, the family of the late General has settled on a burial date. Gen. Ogolla’s remains will be interred at his ancestral home in Alego Usonga, Siaya County, this Sunday, April 21, 2024. In accordance with his last wishes, as d ..read more

A court in Iten, Elgeyo-Marakwet County has convicted a middle-aged man after finding him guilty of defiling his two daughters aged eight and 1.5 years. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the accused perpetrated the heinous act against his underage daughters on October 17, 2023, in Kipkenda village, Keiyo North Sub County, Elgeyo Marakwet County. “While delivering her verdict, the magistrate emphasised that the compelling evidence presented by the four prosecution witnesses, including the 8-year-old victim and a medical doctor indeed confirmed that the accused committe ..read more

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Dogecoin are known for their volatility. The value of cryptocurrencies can swing upwards or plummet in a matter of minutes, so it’s crucial to keep tabs on market factors that impact movement. In 2021, Bitcoin’s value went from $40,000 in January to $60,000+ in mid-April before dropping by 50% to around $30,000 in July. The crypto then ascended to $52,000 in September before falling to $40,000 just two weeks later. There are many such instances throughout the price history of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. In most cases, the movement is influenced by publ ..read more

Starting next month, the government will issue Kenyan passports to all applicants within 21 days from the date of application. In a statement on Thursday, Interior CS Kithure Kindiki announced that the historical bottlenecks affecting passport production at Nyayo House had been resolved. “Underfunding of the Directorate of Immigration, corruption, disruption of passport booklet raw material supply chain globally, dilapidated printing infrastructure for the personalization of passport booklets and delivery inefficiencies of ready passports had the combined effect of crippling service delivery ..read more

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has revealed his ambitious plan to designate a ‘Sherehe’ zone at Uhuru Park for entertainment purposes, which will include a nightclub. During the official handover of Uhuru Park and Central Park from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) on Thursday, Sakaja announced plans to establish diverse social facilities on the newly revamped Uhuru Park grounds in Nairobi. The County boss outlined his plan to transform the park into a thriving social and economic hub that embraces Kenyan culture and boosts county revenue. Additionally, he announced the construction of restauran ..read more

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Jowie Irungu has petitioned the High Court, seeking to declare the death penalty imposed on him as a degrading form of punishment. On March 14, Justice Grace Nzioka convicted Jowie after finding him guilty of murdering businesswoman Monica Kimani. Subsequently, he filed a notice of appeal at the Appellate Court against his conviction and sentencing. In his application at the Milimani Law Courts, Jowie argues that the enforcement of the death penalty is torturous, cruel, and inhumane. He contends that such punishment is prohibited under Article 25 of the constitution, which safeguards fundament ..read more

The High Court in Nairobi has denied murder suspect Kevin Kang’ethe’s bail plea, pending an extradition hearing before the same court. The ruling follows nine days of opposition from the prosecution team, led by Vincent Monda and Magdaline Nduati, who cited several factors making Kang’ethe a flight risk. These include his immediate departure from the United States after the alleged offence, which prompted an Interpol red alert and a US court-issued arrest warrant. Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina shared the prosecution’s sentiments while issuing the verdict. “The magistrate referenced his escape ..read more

On Thursday, the driver of the ill-fated Easy Coach bus, which killed a student from Chavakali Boys High School and injured dozens of others in a road accident along the Kisumu-Kakamega highway, was arraigned and charged before a Kisumu law court. George Onyango Riako pleaded not guilty to 10 counts, including causing the death of one student and injuring 9 others. Appearing before Winam Law Court Principal Magistrate D.K Mtai, the court heard that on April 1, Onyango was overspeeding, leading to the accident that claimed the life of Joseph Mwadulo. In the other 9 counts, the court heard that ..read more

On Thursday, two suspects faced charges for breaking into and stealing from a shop owned by the son of former Director of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti. The accused, Luis Borura Nyawira Otieno and Stephen Wafula Okoni, allegedly stole property valued at Kes. 1.26 million from the shop situated on Biashara Street in Nairobi CBD. They purportedly broke into Anthony Mwendwa Kinoti’s shop on April 1, 2024. The stolen items, as per the charge sheet, included nine PlayStation 5s, two PlayStation 4s, twenty PlayStation pads, and 35 gaming disks. The prosecution requested more time to compile ..read more