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MoneyFest crew spotted dangerously hanging atop of nganya while in traffic

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The famous MoneyFest matatu, owned by President William Ruto’s son George Ruto, is once again trending for the wrong reasons after being spotted violating traffic rules along Magadi Road. The video circulating all over the social media shows the matatu speeding dangerously along the busy road and bullying other motorists stuck in traffic. Some young men are also seen seated recklessly on top of the speeding matatu, risking their lives. The video has sparked debate across all the social media but mostly on X with many calling out the rogue driver and the President’s son. This is not the first time the matatu has been caught violating traffic rules. The matatu gained attention last year after Citizen TV exposed its crew for operating without a license and intimidating traffic police officers.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Magnificent Kenya™ (@magnificent_kenya) Report indicated that the matatu  had no insurance, valid operating license and was also not  registered in any Sacco. Similarly to now, some youths were seen hanging dangerously as the matatu was being driven around Nairobi CBD, bringing business to a near standstill. The MoneyFest matatu operates on the Rongai route.

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President Ruto Strikes Key Deals With Angola President João Lourenço

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President William Ruto on January 8, agreed to work with Angola President João Lourenço to boost relations between the two countries. Kenya’s head of state flew to Luanda on Tuesday evening after attending the inauguration ceremony of President John Mahama in Accra Ghana. Among those who accompanied the President were Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Governors Anne Waiguru (Kirinyaga) and Gladys Wanga (Homa Bay), Mandera Senator Ali Roba and Kinangop MP Kwenya Thuku. One of the biggest deals made was the resumption of direct flights from Nairobi to Luanda, starting January 2025 in a move that will mark a significant milestone in deepening economic ties between Kenya and Angola. The two Presidents also resulted in a resolution to ease travel restrictions, with Angola set to waive visa requirements for Kenyans. Kenya had earlier extended a similar gesture to Angolans. According to Ruto, the move will significantly improve access for Kenyan professionals, particularly teachers, to job opportunities in Angola. “We welcome Angola’s decision to work with Kenya in facilitating the resumption of Kenya Airways’ direct flights to Luanda from March. Coupled with the reciprocal waiver of visa requirements for Kenyans, this will strengthen bilateral ties and expand opportunities for enhanced cooperation and mutual benefits,” Ruto said in a statement. The two heads of state also discussed the need for a meeting between the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) to address the DR Congo conflict, which has displaced more than 100,000 people in less than a week.

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Morara

KRA goes after Morara Kebaso over tax returns on 186 million earned

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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is investigating political activist Morara Kebaso for allegedly failing to file tax returns on Sh 186 million earned by his businesses. The taxman claims that Morara  Kebaso’s businesses have failed to file tax returns on Sh 186 million generated in sales over the past three years.  KRA’s analysis shows that Morara has three bank accounts, two registered to a real estate and furniture business, respectively, and one registered to him.  The two businesses are said to have been receiving payments via paybill. The analysis moreover shows that the businesses raked in Ksh 9.5 million in 2022, another Ksh 31.9 million in 2023, and Ksh 144.9 million in 2024, adding up to Ksh 186.3 million over the last three years. “The trade credits were compared with income tax turnover declared in the income tax returns, to which it was noted that you are a non-filer, to determine undeclared income turnover. It was noted that you are not registered for Value Added Tax (VAT),” KRA told the activist. It is further alleged that the activist owes the taxman Ksh 27 million. To arrive at that figure, KRA notes that Morara’s businesses have VAT due of Ksh 25.7 million.  Morara additionally owes another Ksh1.37 million coming from his income tax. KRA also lists records from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) indicating that Kebaso has four cars, a tuktuk and a motorcycle. Till now the activist has not publicly commented on the issue. Morara gained popularity last year when he began making trips to various government projects that have stalled and his activism resonated with Kenyans, who started sponsoring him to make trips to expose the government. 

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KEMRI announces an increase in the price of DNA testing services

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The Kenya Medical Research Institute has recently announced an increase in the price of DNA testing services for 2025. In a statement on January 8, KEMRI disclosed that the price would increase by Ksh7,000 to retail at Ksh 27,000. “We wish to inform our valued customers of a marginal price adjustment for the DNA Testing Service from Ksh20,000 to Ksh 27,000 starting this January 2025,” the statement read. The KEMRI Human DNA Identification Laboratory (HID) offers DNA Testing services in the areas of paternity and family relationship testing, a service that has become popular in recent times. services that are offered are both to private clients and those referred by the courts, especially in family cases involving child support payments. Notably, in 2023, DNA home test kits costing Ksh600 hit the Kenyan market sparking a debate on how accurate and safe they were. The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) even cautioned Kenyans against using them, stating that they had not been authorised to be sold in Kenya.

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IG Kanja and DCI Boss Amin Mohamed to face jail time if they fail to appear in court for the next hearing

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The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, and the Director of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Mohamed Amin, will face jail time if they fail to appear in court for the next hearing. The two bosses failed to appear before the court on January 8 to respond to questions regarding the abduction of seven people in a case filed by the Law Society of Kenya among others. While delivering the ruling, Justice Bahati Mwamuye summoned the two for the next hearing, warning that they would be sent to jail if they did not attend. The hearing has been set for January 27. “If the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, misses the third hearing, I will have no option but to cite, convict, and sentence him on the spot,” ordered Justice Mwamuye. The judge further directed that if the DCI boss doesn’t appear, he will be convicted on the spot.  He will, however, be invited for a mitigation and sentencing hearing. According to the judge, the ruling is out of character, as ordinarily, he would have ruled on IG Kanja’s absence from the second hearing. However, he chose to extend the grace period to the two in the interest of locating the one abductee who remains at large. Kanja and Amin were last month ordered by Justice Diana Kavedza to produce six suspects who were abducted in December 2024.  The orders required that the victims be produced before the court on December 31, 2024, but this did not happen. Therefore, Justice Bahati Mwamuye directed that they attend court in person today to show cause why they should not be cited for contempt for failing to comply with the orders. The two failed to appear, with Kanja’s counsel requesting the court to grant them 14 days to provide answers.

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Koome

High Court Finds Former IG Koome Criminally Responsible After Police Harmed Doctors

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The High Court has ruled that the former Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome should be held personally responsible for certain orders that he issued while serving as Kenya’s police boss. According to Justice Ngaah Jairus of Nairobi Court, Koome erred in his directives to police on how to deal with protestors during his reign and that he should be held responsible. ”As to whether the respondent can be held criminally responsible for the acts of officers under his command in violently disrupting KMPDU (Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union) members’ peaceful assembly, demonstration or picketing or other forms of expression consistent with the exercise of their rights under articles 36, 37 and 41 of the Constitution as result of which Dr. Devji Atelu was injured, the answer is in the affirmative.The respondent could, and can properly be subjected to a criminal trial for the acts or omissions of the officers under his command if those acts or omissions fit the description of offences as defined in law,” Justice Ngaah ruled. In his ruling, Justice Ngaah has moreover emphasised that the Constitution unequivocally vests all command and responsibility powers in the Inspector General as an individual, making them directly accountable for any orders they issue. The ruling comes after the human rights groups moved to court to file a petition to subject Koome over unlawful conduct where he ordered police officers in April last year to deal with striking doctors ‘firmly and decisively.’ After which KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atelah was seriously injured while leading industrial protests by the doctors at that time. Human rights groups then immediately piled pressure on the then IG to come clean on the intention of his orders, as to whether they were intended to harm the SG or not. 

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Gachagua joins MPs in calling for an independent inquiry into abductions and extra-judicial killings

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has encouraged a push by a coalition of Kenyan leaders for the establishment of an Independent Public Commission of Inquiry. The commission would investigate the trend of abductions, extra-judicial killings, resurgence of criminal gangs, and allegations of state capture. The move follows growing concerns over escalating human rights violations and the erosion of democratic values. “The abductions and extra-judicial killings that have been happening are clearly state-sanctioned,” he said The former DP went on to state his alignment with calls for an independent commission to address gross human rights violations, ensure justice for victims, and prevent future occurrences.   His comment follows a press statement released by the coalition detailing the alarming frequency of abductions targeting critics of the government and other vulnerable groups.  In the statement, the leaders also raised concerns about the lack of accountability within security agencies.  They also want Parliament to convene special sessions in the National Assembly, Senate, and county assemblies to discuss the abductions and adopt necessary policies. However, the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Inspector General of Police have distanced themselves from responsibility, citing ignorance of those involved. 

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Fans Raise Concerns over Star Chebet’s whereabouts after disturbing revelations

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Concern continues to grow among Kenyans over the whereabouts of comedienne Star Chebet, an actress mostly known from ‘The Real Househelps of Kawangware’. The concerts come after Chebet’s popular social media accounts have been inactive for months, leaving fans worried about her well-being. The last time she was seen online was in June 2024 and she shared a deeply personal account of her struggles with mental health and drug use. Star Chebet started by opening up about the challenges she faced following her mother’s passing in 2022. She went on to reveal that her struggle with drugs began in 2018 and intensified after her loss. In 2023, she suffered from a severe migraine for four days, which led to insomnia and hallucinations. She began hearing voices, which prompted her to leave her home and seek refuge at her aunt’s place.  However, the voices persisted, growing louder over time. The actress sought treatment at Chiromo Mental Health Hospital, where she stayed for two weeks but despite the intervention, her struggles continued. She moved houses in 2024, but the auditory hallucinations followed her, leading her to travel across various towns, including Nakuru, Mtwapa, Malindi, Mombasa, and Kericho, in search of peace. She had moreover explained that her journey took a spiritual turn when she began to associate the voices with spiritual experiences.  Chebet admitted she might have tapped into the wrong spiritual realms during her quest for solace.    View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Pulse Kenya (@pulselivekenya) She expressed regret over her actions, asking for forgiveness from those she may have wronged. Recently, social media users shared updates claiming that Star Chebet’s whereabouts had been identified. An account named Kalenjin Media reported that Chebet’s cousin, Cate, revealed she had moved to Nanyuki three months ago. Cate has since been in contact with Chebet’s landlord, Bosco, who had raised concerns about her welfare. It is alleged that Neighbours reported that Chebet had been staying indoors and ordering food regularly until January 1, when the orders stopped.  They also mentioned hearing occasional screams from her house, prompting the landlord to reach out to her family. Details surrounding her condition remain unclear but the hope for her recovery remains strong.

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HMPV

Government Dismisses Alleged Outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus

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The government, through the Ministry of Health, has dismissed reports of an alleged outbreak of a flu-like illness caused by the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Kenya. According to Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa, the HMPV is not a new virus and it is yet to be documented as a respiratory illness in the country. CS Barasa also added that despite its absence in Kenya, the national public health surveillance system remains on high alert to contain any potential cases. “We are happy to confirm that currently, there is no reported increase in the expected number of patients presenting with respiratory symptoms in our health facilities,” the CS assured Kenyans. The Ministry of Health has however called on Kenyans to remain vigilant and continue observing public health practices such as maintaining hand hygiene. Kenyans were also urged to practise respiratory etiquette as promoted through the Epuka Uchafu, Afya Nyumbani initiative. The clarification follows online reports highlighting an outbreak of the Metapneumovirus, a flu-like illness, in China in recent weeks. The virus, which has been likened to the Coronavirus, has sparked fears worldwide, particularly among individuals suffering from respiratory diseases. Photos and videos of people wearing masks in the streets of China have been circulating all over the social media, raising eyebrows with many expressing concerns over its possible spread to other countries.

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Trisha Khalid responds to claims that a married man is financing her lavish lifestyle

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Digital content creator Trisha Khalid has finally responded to claims that a married man is financing her lavish lifestyle. After her lavish birthday party, Trisha has been trending after Edgar Obare accused her of getting involved with a married man who plies his trade as a truck driver in the US. According to Obare, the man’s wife reached out with shocking evidence, claiming that her husband was spending money he did not have on the actress. The woman also claimed she helped pick out a couple of dresses from Fashionova, not knowing her hubby had purchased them for Trisha. However despite the growing speculation, Trisha remained quiet for a while.  Her social media presence remained focused on her usual content until January 6, when she shared a playful video on TikTok, lip-syncing and dancing to a popular song. In the caption, she wrote;  “Si mumejam sana… tulieni bwana,” she wrote. After the post more questions poured into her comment section, with users continuing to ask about the ongoing sponsorship claims. One follower asked;  “Naskia tu mara sijui birthday ilikuwa sponsored na bwana ya wenyewe mara uko karibu kuuwa uyo bibi uchukue bwanake kabisaa…mimi naskia tu nakujionea”. Trisha responded; “Na huyo bwana mwenyewe anasemaje?” followed by a laughing emoji. Her response did not provide any concrete answers to the allegations, leaving many people wondering whether the speculation held any truth.

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