‘Village baddie’ – Vera Sidika shares stunning photos of her doing house chores in Kakamega
Kenyan socialite Vera Sidika took a break from her glamorous city life to enjoy some wholesome village moments in Kakamega, and she’s enjoying it. In a series of captivating photo dumps shared on her Instagram page on Monday, January 6, 2024, she gave her followers a peek into her life in the countryside. And forget […]
4 arrested as police seize expired fertiliser, maize and bean seeds
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have seized several tonnes of expired fertiliser, maize and beans seeds in Bungoma and Kakamega counties. In a joint operation with the Kenya Plant Health and Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), the detectives also arrested four persons of interest in relation to the same. “In response to reports received […]
Deadly standoff in Kakamega: Police neutralize armed gang and recover illegal firearm
In a dramatic turn of events, two suspected gang members were fatally shot during a standoff with police in Matungu village, Kakamega County, as authorities intensified efforts to dismantle a ruthless criminal network operating in the region. The two, believed to be part of an armed gang terrorizing Kakamega and neighbouring counties, were killed after […]
Police arrest child trafficking suspect in Kabete
Detectives drawn from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a child trafficking suspect in Kabete, Kiambu County. The anti-crime agency in a statement shared on Sunday, September 29, 2024, said the arrest followed an operation led by a joint team comprising the Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit and detectives from DCI Kabete. […]
Skyward Express suspends flights to Kakamega airstrip over runway safety concerns
Skyward Express, one of Kenya’s leading regional airlines, is temporarily suspending all flights to and from Kakamega, citing safety concerns over the deteriorating condition of the Kakamega airstrip runway. The suspension, effective September 30, 2024, was announced in a public notice issued by the airline on Saturday, September 28, 2024. “We regret to inform you […]
Malala claims his son and brother-in-law were abducted, tortured and dumped on Thika Road
Former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Cleophas Malala has claimed that his son and brother-in-law were abducted at gunpoint on Monday, September 23, 2024, by unknown people. In a statement on Tuesday, Malala says the two were tortured for over six hours by the men who wanted to know where the politician was. According […]
Friday blackout to affect 4 counties including Nairobi
Kenya Power has announced a temporary blackout affecting aome parts of four counties on Friday, September 13, 2024. According to the utility company, the outage that will affect parts of Nairobi, Kakamega, Homa Bay and Nyeri counties is part of a planned routine maintenance. In Nairobi County, residents in parts of Runda will experience a […]