March 8, 2026
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From dollars to handcuffs: The fall of Instagram’s flashy “Sonko”

Kelvin Otieno Onyango, better known as Kevo Sonko, was a man who lived in the fast lane. At just 30 years old, he had created an image that many of his social media followers admired and envied. His Instagram account was filled with videos showing him holding large bundles of cash, riding in sleek, high-end

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Gender parity concerns shadow KNCHR leadership as Dr. Ojwang’ steps back

Dr. Duncan Oburu Ojwang‘ has formally declined President William Ruto’s nomination to serve as the Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). In a letter addressed to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, Dr. Ojwang’ cited personal reasons and a perceived conflict of interest as the basis for his decision, effectively halting the

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80 dead in five days as motorists blame state agencies for ignoring road safety

In the past five days, Kenya has witnessed the tragic loss of at least 80 lives on its roads, a figure that has left many citizens deeply concerned about the state of road safety in the country. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir on Monday announced that his ministry had begun nationwide safety audits and inspections

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Defense paints picture of Jeff Mwathi’s struggles before his tragic death

Lawyers representing Mugithi artiste Lawrence Njuguna, popularly known as DJ Fatxo, have told the court that the late Jeff Mwathi was suicidal. Appearing before Milimani Magistrate Rose Ndumbi on Monday, August 11, 2025, Fatxo’s legal team made this claim while cross-examining popular Mugithi singer Samuel Muchoki, known as Samidoh, who had just given his testimony.

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Francis Gaitho questions DPP Renson Ingonga’s luxury G-Wagon as case withdrawals pile up

Renson Ingonga, the Director of Public Prosecutions, is once again under public scrutiny, this time not just for his decisions in court but for his lifestyle. Activist and former Thika Town parliamentary aspirant Francis Gaitho took to X to question how a top prosecutor could afford such luxury while serving in a public office. In

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DPP faces backlash for dropping Sh300 million land fraud case

The withdrawal of a Sh300 million land fraud case by Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has renewed debate about his handling of sensitive cases involving high-profile figures. The case had been before the Milimani Law Courts, where businessman Abdorahman Huchamsa, also known as Ahmed Nazil and Abdi, faced accusations of forging title deeds to

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Seven counties fail to account for nearly Ksh887 million in bursary funds

A recent report from Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has revealed concerns over how counties have been handling funds meant for scholarships and bursaries. The audit shows that out of the Ksh11.12 billion allocated to counties for this purpose, only Ksh9.8 billion was spent, leaving an unspent balance of Ksh1.3 billion. Even more concerning is that

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Mercy Mwangangi faces criticism as SHA struggles with billions in unpaid hospital bills

Kenya’s healthcare system is facing serious challenges that are affecting many people, especially public servants. These workers expected to get medical care through the Social Health Authority (SHA), a program launched to make health services affordable and available to all. SHA was meant to replace the older National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), promising better service

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Nairobi set for major road closures ahead of key CHAN clashes on Sunday

Nairobi Traffic Commander Joseph Chirchir has announced the closure of several sections of Aerodrome, Lang’ata, and Mombasa Roads ahead of the next round of African Nations Championship (CHAN) fixtures scheduled for Sunday, August 10. In a notice issued on Saturday, August 9, Chirchir stated that Aerodrome Road would be closed from the Madaraka roundabout to

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Past controversies shadow Dorah Chepkwony as misconduct complaint gains attention

Honourable Lady Justice Dorah Chepkwony is currently facing serious allegations of gross misconduct and misbehavior. The complaint against her was filed as JSC Petition No. 29 of 2023 by Acorn Law Advocates LLP. This matter has drawn attention partly because Nelson Havi, a well-known Kenyan lawyer and also a relative of the judge, has publicly

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