‘It is reckless’ – religious leaders criticize CS Muturi’s remarks on son’s abduction
A section of religious leaders have condemned Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Justin Muturi following his recent claims on his son’s abduction. Addressing the media on Friday, January 17, 2025, the clerics led by Nairobi Clergy Association Chairman Vitalis Okwach strongly chastised the CS noting that his remarks were reckless and inappropriate. They also questioned […]
Police IG Kanja and DCI director Amin fail to honour court summons for the 3rd time
For the third time, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and the Director of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations Muhammad Amin have defied court summons, again. Alternatively, the two have filed an application seeking the court summons to be set aside while arguing that they were not properly served as per the judges’ directions. On […]
‘Papa Shirandula iliisha nikatransition to the other world’ – Awinja on how she started content creation
Comedienne and content creator Awinja has taken her fans down memory lane with fresh details on how the abrupt end of the TV show Papa Shirandula forced her to venture into content creation. Speaking during a show on a local TV station on Friday, January 17, 2024, the thespian noted that the show’s end pushed […]
US embassy in Nairobi to close temporarily on Monday
The United States government has announced that its embassy premises in Nairobi will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025. In a statement released on Friday, January 17, 2025, the embassy said the closure will be in accordance with the U.S. federal National Day of Service in marking Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. “The embassy will be […]
‘Vandalizing infrastructure will be met with full force of law’ – DCI warns public after nabbing 2
Police officers from Ntulele Police Station are holding onto two persons of interest linked to the vandalism of a public bridge under construction. In a statement on Friday, January 17, 2025, the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) reported that the individuals were apprehended following a tip-off from the public regarding the vandalism of a bridge […]
Zuchu Vs Wasafi FM: Singer to sue Diamond’s station for defamation
Tanzanian bongo flava songstress Zuchu has announced her intention to file a lawsuit against Wasafi FM and her longtime music collaborator, Diamond Platnumz. The singer’s decision follows a segment aired on Wasafi FM – Diamond’s media entity- where the hosts mocked her, claiming that the ‘Naringa’ hitmaker was desperate and pressuring Diamond to marry her. […]
‘I’ve lost my joy, appetite and friends’ – Morara decries misery after weeks of persecution
Morara Kebaso, a prominent activist, lawyer, and politician, has taken to social media to decry what he describes as relentless harassment by the state. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on January 16, 2025, Morara outlined his ordeal, accusing authorities of targeting him for his political and professional activities. “In the last few weeks […]