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After shamelessly abducting veteran journalist Macharia Gaitho from the Karen Police Station on Wednesday morning, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has admitted it was a case of mistaken identity. Gaitho was forcefully taken by officers in civilian clothes while with his son, who captured the incident on video. The Director of Criminal Investigation, Mohamed Amin, issued a press briefing at Mazingira House, apologizing for the error. “We are sorry to Gaitho. It was a case of mistaken identity,” Amin stated. He clarified that they were looking for a different person with the same name. The abduction occurred as Gaitho…

K24 journalist Wanjeri Kariuki sustained a gunshot wound on Tuesday while covering the ongoing anti-government protests in Nakuru. Ms. Kariuki was shot while standing outside a local bank’s premises, with the bullet hitting her in the thigh. She was immediately rushed to Valley Hospital by fellow media practitioners, where she is currently receiving treatment. Unidentified Toxic Orange Gas Released in Nairobi Protests Previously, we reported that an unidentified toxic orange gas was released by police in Nairobi’s CBD to disperse protesters, marking a new and alarming tactic. After hours of running battles and protesters gathering to barricade Nairobi CBD, this…

After hours of running battles and growing numbers of protesters barricading Nairobi’s CBD, an unidentified toxic orange gas was released to disperse the crowds. This gas, not previously seen in any protests, marks a new tactic employed by police. A video has emerged showing the moment police released the gas near the Nation Media Group house in the CBD, while protesters continued their heated chants. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: As the gas spread, people scrambled, many wondering if it was more painful than tear gas. The video also shows police cars and officers on foot at a…

Kakamega residents, who had gathered for peaceful protests, successfully disarmed hired goons armed with crude weapons intended to attack them. The locals, participating in today’s #DaysofRageandCourage protests, overpowered the goons and handed the weapons to the police, ensuring they could protest peacefully. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Earlier in the morning, a video emerged showing these goons arriving in large numbers and positioning themselves strategically to harm the protesting locals. The goons were wielding weapons like rungus and wore face masks to conceal their identities. Must Read: 1: Kenyans Unite in Emotional July 7 Event to Honor Fallen…

Daadab Member of Parliament Farah Maalim has stirred controversy by skipping a summon from the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) on Monday. This follows his viral remarks captured in a video where he expressed a hypothetical willingness to “slaughter 5,000 Gen Z protesters” if he were the President of Kenya, during recent anti-Finance Bill 2024 demonstrations. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: The Wiper party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) had swiftly distanced itself from Maalim’s comments, calling for his expulsion from the party and removal from all parliamentary committees. Must Read: 1: Farah Maalim Says Viral Video of…

A Nigerian bride, thrilled to finally marry the love of her life, recounted how her joyous day took an unexpected turn when the pastor insisted she remove her artificial eyelashes. The bride, who shared her experience on TikTok under the username thisisjessicaokah, expressed disbelief, comparing the pastor’s demand to a dream. She also recalled that the pastor prohibited her parents from walking her down the aisle, insisting she walk alone. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: In the video, the bride looked stunning in her long wedding gown, with her makeup and artificial eyelashes adding to her beauty. The…

In a near-total sweep, Rwandan President Paul Kagame has won the presidential election with 99% of the vote, according to preliminary results released Monday evening. The National Electoral Commission reported that Kagame secured this overwhelming majority from 79% of ballots counted so far, maintaining his tight grip on power which began in 1994 and saw him first elected president in 2000. Rwandans turned out early on election day, eager to vote, with many citing progress and stability under Kagame’s leadership as reasons for their support. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Kagame, casting his vote in Kigali, reaffirmed his…

A Kenyan boy, sent home from school due to unpaid fees, has touched many hearts online with his heartbreaking story. Upon returning home, he found his mother very sick and no food to eat. The boy, known as Ellie Marambei on TikTok, shared a video of himself in a matatu (public transport) as he headed back to school, despite the dire situation at home. Wearing his school uniform, his emotional post, set to a soothing gospel song, nearly brought some viewers to tears. An elderly man, suspected to be his grandfather, is seen sitting next to him in the video,…

Kenyan crossdresser Kelvin Kinuthia left netizens talking after donning a long, beautiful white bridal gown for his 23rd birthday celebration yesterday. The TikToker completed the look with well-done makeup, a bridal hairstyle, and a veil attached to his hair, making him appear as if he were ready for a wedding. Kinuthia also held a fan which he used to waft his face, along with a bouquet of flowers, resembling a bride ready to walk down the aisle, prompting many Kenyans to share their thoughts. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: In a studio setting, as seen in the video…

Kenyans have expressed skepticism about the swift uncovering of the serial killer responsible for bodies dumped at a quarry in Mukuru, suggesting the entire operation seems staged. This reaction came after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced that, just two days after discovering decomposing bodies in the quarry, they had arrested the prime suspect in Nairobi’s Kayole. The suspect, 33-year-old Collins Jumaisi, was reportedly found with items believed to have been used in the murders of 42 women. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: The DCI claimed that Jumaisi confessed to the killings, starting with his wife, whose…