Market sellers in Mbare have stopped paying their fees because trash piles up everywhere. The garbage hasn't been picked up at the Vegetable Wholesale Market for four months straight. Ward 3 leader Simbarashe Chanachimwe brought this problem up during last week's city meeting and described how bad the situation has become.
Rotten trash fills the market space. People must wear rubber boots just to walk around inside the area. Chanachimwe believes that only daily trash pickup can fix the market's damaged reputation. He warned city officials that new illegal dump areas keep popping up throughout Mbare.
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume asked for specific locations where problems exist and promised better service would come soon. He also spoke...
A judge handed down a 30-year prison sentence to Bigboy Nampungo for stealing cash and items from a family farm. The court found him guilty on six different armed robbery charges. Nampungo admitted he committed these crimes against the relatives of businessman Wicknell Chivhayo.
During the attack at their Marondera farm, he took US$85,558 in cash and other belongings worth US$3,900. The case moved through the legal system, with Ms Shambadzeni Fungura acting as the government lawyer. Nampungo faced the full consequences of his actions after confessing to everything.
The harsh punishment reflects how seriously the court viewed these violent thefts. Nampungo became just one part of a larger investigation into crimes against wealthy...
Drug agents found a huge stash of marijuana during a raid in Kisii county. The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse teamed up with other agencies to search homes in Mwamogeza village. They discovered eleven big sacks plus two carrier bags stuffed with weed hidden inside rental houses. The bust went down Wednesday afternoon in the Kiamuasi area.
The main dealer managed to escape before the officers arrived. Law enforcement considers this person a major target they plan to catch soon. Three other people did end up in handcuffs during the operation. These suspects will appear in court to help officials learn more about the drug network.
Anthony Omerikwa runs Nacada and promised they won't stop hunting down...
Kenya's Deputy President fought back against people who make fun of his loyalty. Kindiki spoke to crowds in Kirinyaga county Wednesday, saying those who call him "Mr Yes Man" have it all wrong. He pointed out that Ruto himself stayed loyal to former President Uhuru Kenyatta during both terms. Kindiki said loyalty helps things move forward with presidential plans.
The Deputy President made clear he's nobody's fool. He knows exactly what he's doing despite what critics say. Kindiki came into his role after serving as Interior Cabinet Secretary when President Ruto picked him following Gachagua's removal through impeachment. Many critics claim Ruto selected Kindiki because he wanted someone who wouldn't challenge his decisions.
Kindiki...
Moses Kuria plans to reward people who bring others into Kenya's health system. The President's top economic adviser met with Community Health Promoters and announced a new deal. Anyone who helps sign up Kenyans for the Social Health Insurance Fund earns money for their effort. Both health workers and motorcycle taxi drivers can collect Sh20 each time someone they register starts paying into the system.
Kuria shared these details on social media Wednesday after visiting Nandi County. He also kicked off a new program at Kipchoge Keino Stadium that allows tiny amounts to be taken daily from mobile wallets for insurance payments. The government hopes this makes regular payments easier for average citizens who might struggle with larger...
The National Assembly wants better mental health support for cops across Kenya. Lawmakers on the Cohesion and Equal Opportunities Committee told police bosses they must hire more counselors right away. The team, led by Mandera West representative Adan Yusuf Haji, pushed for additional counseling centers throughout the country to help officers deal with job stress. They pointed out that many police officers take their lives because they lack proper mental health care during tough times.
Peter Leley from the National Police Service Commission explained they had already placed 38 counselors and social workers at twelve locations nationwide. These centers operate in various regions, including Eastern, Coast, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central...
Kenya plans to fight back after a judge ruled against making parents pay school fees through the eCitizen website. Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said Wednesday they respect the court's decision but will work with the Attorney General to challenge it. He defended the online payment system as a way to keep school finances open and stop principals from charging extra fees without permission.
The PS explained the government wanted everyone to see exactly where the money goes. High Court Justice Chacha Mwita struck down the rule on April 1, also finding that the extra Sh50 charge for each transaction had no legal backing. The judge called it unfair to force people to use and pay for a system they never asked for.
Bitok...
Kenya's lawmakers just voted to give more time to the team picking new election officials. The National Assembly decided on Wednesday that the Selection Panel needs extra days to finish interviewing people for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission jobs. This two-week addition starts April 28, 2025. The panel must complete its work during this period.
Moses Wetang'ula, who leads the National Assembly, explained that the rules say the panel should finish within 90 days after being formed. President Ruto created this team on January 27, 2025. The panel has been talking with many candidates but can't finish on time. They need these extra days to make sure they pick people from different regions.
The team also wants to...
George Oduor, who protected ODM party leader Raila Odinga, has died. He passed away Wednesday evening at a hospital in the city after being sick for some time.
Robert Alai from Kileleshwa MCA paid tribute to Oduor on the social media platform X. He wrote about losing his brother whose wisdom guided him. Alai mentioned how Oduor helped many people beyond his job as security for Baba, offering advice like a caring older brother would.
The news shocked Philip Etale who works as communications director for ODM. He expressed deep sadness about losing someone he considered both a loyal friend and big brother. Etale shared how Oduor always supported him through everything.
Oduor served faithfully as Raila's personal security guard since...
