Author: Erastus Maleve

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced the death of one of its senior examiners who was participating in the ongoing Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) marking exercise. In a statement released on Monday, KNEC Chief Executive Officer Dr. David Njengere confirmed that Mr. Nicodemus Mutua Mutuku passed away on Monday morning at Machakos Girls High School, where he had been serving as a team leader for the Creative Arts and Sports paper. According to KNEC, the KJSEA marking exercise began on November 7, 2025, and Mr. Mutuku had been actively and diligently discharging his duties since the…

A post-mortem examination has revealed that Makueni County Executive Committee Member for Trade, Dr. Sonia Nzilani, died of cardiac arrest, clarifying the circumstances surrounding her sudden death after she was found dead on Saturday at her Makueni home. The examination, carried out in Machakos and attended by close family members and Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr, confirmed that Dr. Nzilani had lived with a cardiac condition for 22 years, which ultimately contributed to the fatal incident. The post-mortem was performed by Dr. Danzen Kituku and Dr. Catherine Waithera Ula, who established that Dr. Nzilani suffered a vascular rupture, medically described…

A former British soldier at the centre of the decade-long mystery surrounding the brutal killing of Kenyan woman Agnes Wanjiru has broken his silence, denying any role in her death even as disturbing accounts from his former colleagues continue to pile pressure on him. Speaking exclusively to the Daily Mail from a remand prison in the United Kingdom, where he is being held ahead of an extradition hearing, the ex-soldier insisted that he “did not kill Agnes Wanjiru” and claimed he “does not believe” he ever met her on the night she disappeared in Nanyuki. He told the publication that…

Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has reaffirmed his commitment to defending the legacy of ODM leader Raila Odinga, declaring that he will not allow leaders who rose to power through Raila’s influence to turn their backs on him. Speaking on Saturday during a Live Public Engagement forum in Sigomre, Ugunja Constituency, Siaya County, Kalonzo delivered a fiery message, emphasizing unity and loyalty within the Azimio coalition. “I will stick with Governor Orengo and Governor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o to ensure that Raila’s honor is not tarnished by anyone getting seats and forgetting!”~ Kalonzo Musyoka Kalonzo, who has increasingly positioned himself as…

Kenyans are still trying to process the scenes from Friday night after Roman Catholic priest Fr. Michael Watenga made an unexpected appearance at Club Timber XO in Eldoret, fully dressed in his church attire and walking in like it was the most normal thing in the world. Padre Michael Watenga left the entire crowd at Timber XO frozen like WiFi with no bundles when he casually walked into the nightclub. One moment revellers were deep in Amapiano vibes, the next minute people were side-eyeing the dancefloor wondering whether a surprise confession session was about to start. Even the DJ hesitated…

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya on Saturday survived what is being described as an assassination attempt after police officers allegedly fired live bullets in his direction during a chaotic incident in Kabuchai, Bungoma County. The governor had joined an evening campaign convoy for MCA aspirant Eric Wekesa George when violence erupted, leaving several vehicles shattered and multiple people injured. According to circulating reports, tension flared moments after Natembeya’s convoy entered Kabuchai. Witnesses claim that armed individuals believed to be aligned to a rival political faction confronted the procession, pelting stones and vandalizing vehicles before police officers reportedly discharged live rounds…

There are unconfirmed reports that former Cabinet Minister and long-serving Mbooni MP, Joseph Konzolo Munyao, has passed away, just a year after the death of his wife, Agnes Konzolo. Munyao, who served as Minister for Livestock & Fisheries Development and represented Mbooni Constituency for several terms, is a respected figure in Machakos County politics. His sudden passing, if confirmed, would mark the end of a distinguished political career spanning decades. While social media and local sources have been abuzz with news of his alleged death, no credible media outlet or family statement has yet confirmed the reports. Observers suggest that…

A tragic accident in Ngoluni, Mbooni Sub-County, Makueni County, has left six people feared dead, including three students who had just completed their KCSE exams. The matatu was stationed at the Ngoluni stage, waiting for passengers, when a lorry transporting construction materials veered off the road and crashed into the vehicle, crushing those nearby. Among the feared dead are the KCSE leavers, whose families are still in shock, and three other individuals believed to be passengers or bystanders. Police Commander Ibrahim Karani confirmed the incident, noting that rescue operations were underway and that officers were working to establish the full…

The Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations has raised concern over the Ksh 1.26 billion already paid out by the Social Health Authority (SHA) for compensation of police officers injured in the line of duty, after discovering major discrepancies in records submitted by three key government agencies. During Thursday’s sitting at Parliament Buildings, SHA, the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) and the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSH) presented conflicting data on the number of officers compensated, claims pending, and payments reportedly processed. Committee Chair Senator Lelegwe Ltumbesi directed the agencies to urgently reconcile their…

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has launched a blistering political offensive against Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, accusing him of corruption, hypocrisy, and political mercenary work in what has quickly become one of the most explosive confrontations within Ukambani leadership. In a fiery address on Thursday, Wavinya tore into Mutuse with an unfiltered barrage of accusations, declaring that the legislator—whom she described as “a criminal masquerading as a leader”—had no moral standing to lecture anyone on governance. According to the governor, Mutuse is not just a critic but a key architect of the rot that nearly crippled Machakos County during Alfred…