Author: Erastus Maleve

A glamorous housewarming party hosted on Saturday night by flamboyant logistics tycoon Alex David, alias Prezzo Logistics, in Kola, Machakos County, ended in chaos after celebrated Kithungo Rahaa Band leader Maima abruptly stopped his performance and stormed off stage, protesting what he termed as harassment of fans by security guards. The high-profile event, dubbed Runda Ukamba House Awarming , was graced by top names in Kamba entertainment and political circles, including Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti, and former Machakos Town MP Victor Munyaka, alongside several local celebrities and influencers. The drama unfolded when security personnel aggressively…

President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that he will fulfil every promise he made during his campaigns, boldly declaring that his critics will be proven wrong as his administration delivers on all fronts. Speaking at African Inland Church (AIC) Bomani in Machakos County during the installation of Bishop Benjamin Kalanzo, the President pledged a personal donation of KSh 20 million towards the construction of the church’s new sanctuary. The donation was met with cheers from the congregation and clergy, signaling a strong bond between the church and the state. In a symbolic gesture of support to the church leadership, President…

AIC Bishop Abraham Mulwa has called on Ukambani leaders and residents to welcome President William Ruto with respect and support as he prepares to begin a high-profile development tour of the region ahead of this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations. Speaking during the installation of Bishop Benjamin Kalanzo at AIC Bomani in Machakos Township, Bishop Mulwa warned against political resistance to the president’s visit, saying such opposition could alienate the region from national development opportunities. “Leadership is about bringing people together. Fighting national leadership doesn’t help the community,” said Bishop Mulwa, urging leaders not to politicize the visit. In a sermon…

Prominent human rights activist Boniface Mwangi was arrested on Saturday, July 19, 2025, by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in connection with the alleged facilitation of terrorist activities during the nationwide anti-government protests held on June 25. Detectives raided Mwangi’s home in Lukenya, Machakos County, where they confiscated two mobile phones, a laptop, and several notebooks. The operation later extended to his Mageuzi Hub offices on Rose Avenue in Hurlingham, Nairobi. During the office search, police recovered a cache of items including nine assorted external hard drives, two laptops, company seals for Brave Media Ltd and Courage…

ODM-nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana has raised serious concerns over the escalating cases of systemic sexual abuse in girls’ boarding schools, linking the crisis to institutional negligence and failure of accountability structures. Her intervention follows a damning exposé published by the Africa Uncensored Deep Dive newsletter, which implicated a teacher at Alliance Girls High School, Mr. Peter Ayiro, in longstanding allegations of sexual misconduct involving minors. The exposé detailed testimonies from more than two dozen survivors who shared traumatic experiences dating back over two decades, all allegedly involving the school’s former Christian Union patron. In a personal statement presented in the…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, , has accused President William Ruto’s administration of deliberately crippling Mt. Kenya’s economic lifelines in a bid to punish the region politically. Speaking during a charged diaspora forum in Worcester, Massachusetts, Gachagua claimed that the collapse of Mt. Kenya’s traditional economic pillars — coffee, tea, and tourism — is not coincidental, but part of what he termed a calculated political war against a region that overwhelmingly voted for Ruto in 2022. “What is happening to our coffee, our tea, and tourism is not by accident. It is a political strategy to weaken Mt. Kenya economically…

It was glitz, glam, and full Kamba celebrity pomp as Wiper Party leader Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka and Machakos Governor Hon. Wavinya Ndeti joined hundreds of locals and stars in celebrating the grand opening of Runda Ukambani, a lavish countryside mansion owned by logistics mogul Alex David, popularly known as Prezzo Logistics Moulding. The picturesque estate, nestled at the scenic border of Machakos and Makueni counties in Kola Ward, Machakos Town Constituency, was officially unveiled on Saturday in a mega celebration that brought together the who’s who of Kamba showbiz, politics, and business. From high-flying entertainers to influential local leaders,…

Kenyan teachers are set to receive higher salaries and better working conditions after signing a new deal with their employer, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The new agreement, called a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), was signed on Friday after long talks between teacher unions and TSC. The unions involved were the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), and the Kenya Special Needs Education Teachers group. Under the new deal: KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu said the raise will especially help junior teachers who have been earning less.“Teachers will finally have something to…

Prominent human rights activist Boniface Mwangi was on Saturday morning arrested by individuals believed to be officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), according to his family. Mwangi was reportedly picked up from his home in Lukenya, Machakos County, under unclear circumstances. His wife, Njeri Mwangi, confirmed the arrest via a brief statement, stating that her husband was being taken to the DCI headquarters on Kiambu Road. “Boniface has been arrested from our home. They said they are taking him to DCI headquarters. We have not been told why he is being arrested,” said Njeri. Videos shared online showed…

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has disclosed that it has received four formal requests from members of the public seeking the recall of serving Members of Parliament. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement forum in Mombasa, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the commission is currently reviewing the petitions and will act based on the merit of the issues raised. “The commission has so far received four recall requests. Their determination will be guided by the strength and legality of the matters presented,” Ethekon stated. The announcement comes at a time of growing public interest in accountability and representation in…