South Africa’s Bayanda Walaza snubbed as World Athletics unveil finalists for 2024 Men’s Rising Star Award rising stars

Bayanda Walaza was overlooked for the 2024 Men’s Rising Star Award despite impressive under-20 achievements, as World Athletics recognized other standout young athletes. South Africa’s Bayanda Walaza has been snubbed as World Athletics unveiled the nominees of the 2024 Men’s Rising Star Award. The award looks to recognise the best under-20 athlete this season at…

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‘These are problems I was wishing for’

Kenyan rapper Khaligraph Jones has responded to social media critics who are comparing his newly completed mansion to a shopping mall. Taking to his Instagram stories, the Yes Bana hitmaker noted that these were the exact problems he had been looking forward to. “Unaamka unapata unatrend sababu umejenga nyumba kubwa inakaa kama mall, God knows…

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Notorious cross-border car theft dealer apprehended in Loitoktok

A notorious cross-border car theft dealer, who has long evaded law enforcement, was arrested after an officer from Loitoktok Police Station spotted him driving a stolen vehicle. The vehicle, a white Toyota Dyna mini-truck (registration number KCG 508Q), was successfully recovered. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the officers, on a routine patrol,…

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Pharmacy Board kicks off nationwide crack down on illegal pharmaceuticals

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has intensified surveillance and enforcement efforts to curb the illegal distribution, wholesale, and transportation of pharmaceuticals in a bid to protect public health. The operation in collaboration with the National Police Service (NPS) kicked off Monday in Nakuru and will target unlicensed courier services, motorbike operators, and public transport…

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Magistrate Sets Judgment Date for Waititu, Wife in Kiambu Tender Scandal

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has urged the Anti-Corruption Court to convict former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife, Susan Wangari Ndungu, for the alleged embezzlement of Kes.588 million from Kiambu County. Ingonga accused the couple and three others, including county officials, of using their positions to illegally secure a multi-million-shilling road…

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The Calmness and Courage of His Wife Willis Ayieko Addressing the Wawaduwaza Kenyan Mourners

Willis Ayieko's funeral was attended by thousands of mourners, including politicians James Orengo, Minister Opiyo Wandayi, MPs Jalang'o and Atandi Ayieko's widow, Esther Awuor Wagumba, showered him with love, describing him as a loving and caring gentleman In her speech, the widow looked calm as she introduced their two children, and her calmness stunned people…

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Kitui youths file petition to impeach Governor Malombe

A section of Kitui youths have filed a petition to impeach Governor Julius Malombe. Addressing the media in Kitui Town, the youth cited nepotism, misappropriation of funds and poor health care services amongst other grievances that prompted them to file the petition. They allege that the Deputy Governor has been serving as the Tourism CEC…

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