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 A middle aged man, Nelson Ogega Matoke, has been charged with fraudulently obtaining six high end mobile phones worth a whooping Sh1.2 million from a dealer. Matoke appeared before Milimani Chief Magistrate Lukas Onyina and denied taking the mobile phones including IPhones from a leading local vendor. It is alleged that he committed the offence on the period between September 15, 2022 and October 1, 2022 in Nairobi with intent to defraud. The charges state that he obtained assorted mobile phones including two Samsung Z fold 3, two IPhones 13 promax and two Samsung Z fold 4 512gb. He allegedly took the mobile phones valued at Sh1.2 million from the dealer by falsely pretending that he was in a position to pay for the goods. On making the matter public, several other individuals reached out to on various social media platforms with similar allegations. "He's is known to many individuals and all are claiming to have been swindled," said a source.  After appearing in court, ...

  Kenyans have lauded former Nairobi's Governor Mike Sonko after his intervention in helping female boxer Congestina Achieng recover from rehabilitation. Conjestina, who had given Kenyans some of the best boxing matches to watch. She became the first Kenyan woman to hold an international title. Unfortunately, her career was cut short by mental issues that she had been battling. Soon after learning about her deteriorating condition, Sonko offered to check her into the the Mombasa Women Rehabilitation Facility and also cleared all her costs. After her condition which was detected as paranoid schizophrenia, she had retreated to her rural home in Gem, Siaya. Sonko then sent his rescue team to fly the boxing legend to Mombasa where she underwent treatment. In her most recent interview, Congestina's health has greatly improved and she has even added some weight. Netizens took to social media and showered the former county boss for his concern and kind gesture in getting her from her ...

MOMBASA COUNTY MOMBASA SUB-COUNTY MAKUPA POLICE STATION SUB: MURDER INCIDENT REPORT INVOLVING A POLICE OFFICER. REFER MY OB.NO.64/27/02/2023 AT 1911 HRS (.)IT WAS REPORTED  BY NO.63805 SGT MARTIN OJWANG WHO WAS CONTROLLING TRAFFIC WITHIN BUXTON JUNCTION MAP REF 723050 2KMS NORTH OF THE STATION THAT AT ABOUT 1630HRS THERE WAS AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A POLICE OFFICER. OCS MAKUPA C.I KIPRUTO, IP FRANCIS MWANGI OC TRAFFIC AND OTHER OFFICERS FROM THE STATION RUSHED TO THE SCENE. WHERE IT WAS ESTABLISHED THAT THE DECEASED NO.73449 PC JULIUS MARWA,WHILE ON DUTY AT  THE SAID JUNCTION, STOPPED A MOTOR VEHICLE REG.NO KDD 986D TOYOTA RACTIS SILVER IN COLOUR FOR TRAFFIC CHECK. THE DRIVER ONE OSMAN JAMA ABDI WAS ASKED BY THE OFFICER TURN OFF THE ENGINE TO ALLOW THE OFFICER CONDUCT A NORMAL TRAFFIC CHECK BUT HE DECLINED. THE ACTION OF THE  DRIVER PROMPTED  THE OFFICER TO OPEN THE DRIVER'S DOOR WITH INTENT TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION BUT UNEXPECTEDLY THE DRIVER GRABBED THE OFFICER'S HA...

Frasha, one-third member of celebrated boy band P-Unit has taken a bow from music. He stunned many a fans after making the announcement after which he held his final stage appearance on Thursday, February 23, more than two decades since joining the music industry. The rapper staged a final performance to commemorate his exit from the game and doubled it with a celebration of his birthday which coincided with the date in what he says is a magical date for him. “23 is a magical number for me, 2023 is a magical year for me and 23rd is when I bid the game goodbye officially. Thursday 23rd, 2023 will be my last public show and also my birthday party,” Frasha said. The rapper's showcased a sterling performance for his fans during the star studded show held at Kentwood Address hotel, off Kiambu Road. Various celebrities and personalities attended the event including former Starehe M.P and fellow artist Jaguar, boy group H_Art the Band, Uganda's Ambassador, KRG the Don, comedian Sleepy...

Ensuring the Country's Energy sector helps move the Economy up the value chain.                                                        Mr. Alex Wachira, BSCN Newly appointed Principal Secretary, Ministry of Energy Alex Kamau Wachira, brings with him to the ministry a wealth of knowledge and experience from the private sector where he had previously served as an investment banker. He boasts of having worked with reputable organisations including Faida Investment Bank as well as having successfully undertaken assignments with Dyer & Blair Investment Bank and Genghis Capital limited. PS Wachira has served in various leadership’s positions not only from his university days but right from his early secondary level where he honed his skills from Chinga boys' high school which he credits for polishing his acumen. He was a founding member of the Bonds M...

FROM BOXING COACH TO WARD REPRESENTATIVE   Newly elected Member of County Assembly for Ongata Rongai ward Hon Titus Matheka Masila aka coach Tito, is a living testimony that resilience does finally pay off. At only 29 and trying his hand in politics for the first time, Tito can attest the fact that becoming a candidate for a political post is only the beginning of a long and exhausting journey. From trading blows as a boxing coach to strolling on the corridors of power as MCA elect in Kajiado county is just a tip of the iceberg. Now popularly known by his electorate as 'Biggie', the gym instructor defied all odds and by defeating 17 opponents with 4623 votes to emerge victorious in August 22nd. "This was my first time to view. I had no experience, just a dream and the drive," he says adding that his self will and encouragement from his supporters fueled his quest. "I had no resources nor funds. What gave me an edge was my door to door strategy which made popular...

A CCTV footage capturing the final moments of National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) employee, Lilian Waithera before she was shot dead along Kaunda Street on Monday, February 13 has emerged, shedding more light on her death. The footage which was obtained and aired by NTV captures the deceased and her colleague, Damaris Achieng walking on the pavement as they make their way past a bank located on the street at 5:12 pm.