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Man Arrested defiling a 15-Year-Old Girl and holding her Captive For Over 10 Months,

21Jan

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Man Arrested defiling a 15-Year-Old Girl and holding her Captive For Over 10 Months,

A 30-year-old Eldoret-based man has been accused of holding a 15-year–old schoolgirl captive for over 10 months, repeatedly defiling her and getting her pregnant in the process. The suspect, Douglas Kagai, a watchman by profession, is said to have committed the heinous acts between April 8, 2019 and February 29, 2020. He was presented before an Eldoret Court on Wednesday where the victim revealed that Kagai had duped her on the pretence of being a police officer who could help her land a job at Eldoret Police Station. The minor had run away from home before encountering Kagai after falling out with her family over alleged mistreatment. She used to sleep at a local church when she met Kagai. After agreeing to be taken in by the suspect, the victim would soon realize th...

Capital FM’s DJ Lithium commits suicide in office

20Jan

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Capital FM’s DJ Lithium commits suicide in office

Capital FM's Alex Nderi alias DJ Lithium breathed his last on Wednesday evening at Nairobi hospital. Sources told Word Is that DJ Lithium collapsed at Capital FM offices and left behind a note. It is at this point that his workmates tried to resuscitate him but to no avail. Before his death, Lithium deleted all his social media accounts and texted close friends and family telling them he is gone. He passed away while receiving treatment at Nairobi hospital. Police have launched investigations into the incident. Kilimani head of police Muturi Mbogo said Lithium was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. "He was confirmed dead on arrival," he said. The incident happened at Lonroh House in the Central Business District but the hospital reported it to the pol...

World’s Oldest Man Dies at 112, Days Before 113th Birthday

19Jan

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World’s Oldest Man Dies at 112, Days Before 113th Birthday

Saturnino de la Fuente Garcí, the world's oldest man, has passed away. Garci, from Spain, died aged 112 years and 341 days. He broke the record for the longest living man in September 2021 Speaking to Guinness World Records, Garci previously divulged the secret to his long life. "Do not hurt anyone," he said. born on February 11, 1909, was weeks away from his 113th birthday. He is survived by seven daughters, 14 grandkids and 22 great-grandchildren. Thanks to his short height, only 1.50 m, he avoided being enlisted into the 1936 Spanish Civil War and, instead, established a flourishing shoemaker business. Garci worked as a shoemaker and made boots for the army, becoming a famous artisan in the area. When not making shoes, he played football and co-founded a local team. To ...

Saudi-led coalition launches deadly air raids in Yemen’s capital Sanaa

18Jan

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International news

Saudi-led coalition launches deadly air raids in Yemen’s capital Sanaa

The Saudi-led coalition has carried out air raids in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, killing more than 12 people, according to residents, a day after the Houthi rebel group launched a deadly attack in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Saudi Arabia and the UAE intervened in Yemen’s war in 2015 to restore the government of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, who fled after Houthi rebels took over the capital and parts of northern Yemen in late 2014. The UAE largely scaled down its military presence in the country in 2019 but continues to hold sway through the Yemeni forces it arms and trains. Early on Tuesday, the coalition said it had begun air raids against strongholds and camps in Sanaa belonging to the Iran-aligned Houthi group, according to Saudi state media. The attack...

Armed police raid Jimi Wanjigi’s offices in Westlands

18Jan

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Armed police raid Jimi Wanjigi’s offices in Westlands

Heavily armed police officers on Monday night stormed businessman Jimi Wanjigi's Westlands offices. The police raided the offices around 9: 30 pm and as per CCTV images, they were still at the premises as of 10:30 pm. His Lawyer Willis Otieno has confirmed the raid. Comedian Eric Omondi who was in a meeting with Wanjigi at the offices at the time of the raid said the officers were from the elite group flying squad. "Flying squad wako kwa gate na sisi tuko ndani meeting( Fly squad are at the gate and we are inside holding a meeting," he wrote on his social media handle. The office hosts official activities of Kwacha Group of companies and is located off General Mathenge Road in Parklands. It also coordinates Wanjigi's campaign activities. The businessman i...

Baha’s Girlfriend Georgina Njenga Laughs Off Wild Claims She Cheated on Him

18Jan

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Baha’s Girlfriend Georgina Njenga Laughs Off Wild Claims She Cheated on Him

Georgina Njenga, the girlfriend of former Machachari actor Tyler Mbaya alias Baha has denied cheating on him. On Monday, January 17, Georgina shared a blog post claiming she had cheated on Baha with somebody else’s boyfriend. Georgina was accused of causing the breakup between influencer Keranta and her ex after cheating with him. In response, she laughed off the allegations, saying they were fabricated. She even tagged Keranta in the post. "Gosh, I just came across this. Keranta, these people really switch up stories," she wrote. The article also refers to Georgina and Keranta as cool kids, an aspect the former called out as being inaccurate. The two lovebirds, both in their early 20s, serve couple goals on social media, but Georgina previously admitted that staying toget...

Pioneering US military pilot Charles McGee dies at 102

17Jan

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International news

Pioneering US military pilot Charles McGee dies at 102

Charles McGee, a highly decorated American pilot who battled racism and segregation in the military, has died aged 102. He passed away in his sleep on Sunday morning, his family said. "He had his right hand over his heart and was smiling serenely," a statement read. A member of America's first all-black aviation unit, McGee flew more than 400 missions during a two-decade career. He served in World War Two, as well as the Vietnam and Korean conflicts. "Today, we lost an America hero," US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin said on Sunday. "While I am saddened by his loss, I'm also incredibly grateful for his sacrifice, his legacy and his character." McGee, a retired brigadier general, was called to service in 1942 at the age of 23. He became one of the first black military...

Kanye West Thanks Travis Scott for Sending Him to Chicago’s Birthday Party

17Jan

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Kanye West Thanks Travis Scott for Sending Him to Chicago’s Birthday Party

was all smiles after attending his daughter Chicago's 4th birthday party, but there's some shade he's throwing in the process. Kanye seemed thrilled he was able to show up to the shindig but said it was Travis Scott who told him the party was being thrown at Kylie's home. He also thanked Kris and Corey ... and Kylie for letting him in, but made no mention of Kim. He also groused that security stopped him briefly at the door. He was clearly happy, saying his kids are the priority in his life ... and you can see and hear he really seems to mean it. We're told he spent about 2 hours there. The party looked super fun, and Kanye is smiling as he chatted with some of the guests. You can see Kanye and Kim in the same shot, but they are not together. As we reported, Kanye acc...

Diamond’s Baby Mamas Tanasha Donna, Hamisa Mobetto Meet up in Nairobi

17Jan

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Diamond’s Baby Mamas Tanasha Donna, Hamisa Mobetto Meet up in Nairobi

Diamond Platnumz's baby mamas Hamisa Mobetto and Tanasha Donna have left their fans' mouths agape after they displayed rare levels of maturity. Hamisa Mobetto landed in Kenya on Saturday, January 15, for a fundraising event in Kayole Despite her tight official visit, the Tanzanian fashion icon spared some time to hang out with her co-baby mama, Tanasha Donna, just as she had promised The two Diamond Platinumz's ex-girlfriends surprised their fans with their unexpected cordial friendship as they both enjoyed each other's company Just as she was announcing her visit to Kenya, the Tanzanian beauty told her co-baby mama to get ready for a date treat. As many would have thought that Hamisa and Tanasha would be beefing due to their drama-filled love lives but they proved the worl...

Tiffany Haddish Arrested for DUI in Georgia, Allegedly Asleep at the Wheel

15Jan

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Tiffany Haddish Arrested for DUI in Georgia, Allegedly Asleep at the Wheel

is facing a DUI charge after cops say she was dozing in the driver's seat of her vehicle early Friday morning in Georgia ... TMZ has learned. Law enforcement tells us Tiffany was arrested by Peachtree City PD officers around 4 AM ET. Although she was getting booked for DUI, the comedian still managed to smile for the camera when cops snapped her mug shot. Cops were responding to a call for a driver who'd fallen asleep at the wheel. Officers had a description of the vehicle and were on the lookout for it when they spotted Tiffany pulling into a neighborhood. They stopped her and arrested her for DUI and improper stopping on a roadway. Cops believe she'd smoked marijuana. Tiffany was only in police custody for a few hours. According to records, obtained by TMZ, she posted $1...