Kisii: Case for 4 women lynched over witchcraft claims fails to proceed after lawyer falls sick
A court sitting in Kisii has been forced to adjourn the hearing of a murder case of four elderly mothers who were lynched last year in Marani, Kisii County over allegations of practising witchcraft. This is after one of the lawyers representing two of the nine suspects fell sick. The prosecution led by Mr Hilary […]
Kisii Education board chairman raises alarm over increase of school dropouts due to political rallies
Kisii County Education Board chairman, Prof. Henry Onderi has raised concern over the increasing number of children who drop out of schools to attend political rallies. Consequently, the Education officer has urged teachers to take action against the children to deter others. ” I also appeal to parents and guardians to make follow-ups and ensure […]
93 people committed suicide in Kisii in 2021 – police say
Police in Kisii have released the number of civilians who committed suicide in 2021. According to Kisii County Police boss Francis Kooli, a total of 93 people committed suicide last year. Out of the 93 people, 12 were females while 81 were males. Kooli said that the number was worrying, and it was time that […]
Planning to go out? Why weatherman wants you to stay indoors this weekend
Kenyans have been cautioned to prepare for a colder weekend coupled with rains in various parts of country. In a Friday, July 9 statement, the Kenya Meteorological Department advised Kenyans to dress warmly and consume hot beverages so as to keep warm. “Weekend is around the corner, don’t miss weather updates if you are planning any […]
Three arrested for allegedly kidnapping 79-year-old man, demanding Ksh2 million ransom
Three people have been arrested in connection to a kidnapping incident of a 79-year-old man in Kitale, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has revealed. The three, a woman and two men, are said to have disappeared with Kennedy Bosire Nyabwari on June 6 after he had left his Kitale home for Kisii around 5:30 pm. […]