A suspected thug was shot and seriously wounded in a botched robbery incident in the Komarocks area, Nairobi. Police said one of the officers who tried to arrest the suspect and his two accomplices was stabbed and wounded in the drama on Wednesday evening. The police officer was stabbed with a penknife on the left…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has reduced fuel prices by up to Sh18 in this month’s review. Epra said a liter of Super petrol has decreased by Sh5.31, diesel by Sh10 per litre while Kerosene has gone down by Sh18.68 per liter. In Nairobi, super petrol will retail at Sh193.84, Diesel at Sh180.38 and…
Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, is a Jamaican dancehall artist known for his controversial lyrics and charismatic stage presence. In 2014, Kartel was convicted for the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams and was subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment. Since then, he has been serving his sentence at the Horizon Adult Remand Centre…
Agnes Ngetich has threatened the late Agnes Tirop’s women-only 10km world record at the Adizero Road to records following the astonishing time she clocked to win the race. Agnes Ngetich and Nicholas Kimeli stole the show at the Adizero Road to Records on Saturday morning, April 27. Ngetich stopped the clock at 30:03 with Margaret…
Multiple Olympics champion Faith Kipyegon displayed her great sense of fashion when she donned a jacket that paid tribute to her Olympics success at the weekend. Three-time Olympics champion Faith Kipyegon does not just bring style on the track but has drip flowing even off it. The 30-year-old is coming off a remarkable season when…
A section of leaders from Embu have raised concerns over the muguka ban in Kilifi and Mombasa, alleging trade sabotage. They say there is no significant difference between muguka and miraa, and want scientific and legal information given to traders. Embu Deputy Governor Justus Mugo said they suspect “interested parties” are out to sabotage the…
Bayer Leverkusen have won the German football league for the first time in their history – ending an 11-year run by Bayern Munich. Coached by former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, Leverkusen thumped Werder Bremen 5-0 on Sunday, winning the Bundesliga title with ease. They are 16 points clear of Bayern with five games left to…
Farmers who bought fake or substandard fertiliser face huge losses after Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi remained non-committal on the compensation framework despite President William Ruto’s directive. Appearing before Senate Committee on Agriculture probing the fake fertiliser matter, he said the affected farmers will be compensated with top dressing fertiliser at an additional fee. “We want…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has attended a memorial service for Mai Mahiu flood victims. The event is being held at Mo Gas Grounds in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru. Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika accompanied Gachagua. Other leaders are Ann Wamuratha (Kiambu), Martha Wangari (Gilgil), Mburu Kahangara (Lari), George Koimburi (Juja) and Simon King’ara (Ruiru). Others included Kamande…
The court denied bail to Pastor Ezekiel Odero of New Life International Church, who is being investigated for his alleged involvement in the Shakahola mass killings. Shanzu Law Courts Senior Principal Magistrate Joe Amido granted the prosecution until May 4, 2023, to complete investigations and ordered that the matter be mentioned on that date. He…
