Abuja, Nigeria – Nigerian billionaire Matthew Tonlagha has signed a lucrative contract with American lobbying firm Valcour, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s relations with Washington, according to documents reviewed by AFP on Monday. Lobbying Push in Washington Tonlagha’s contract with Valcour, valued at $120,000 per month for six months, mandates the…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Nairobi High Court has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to immediately release laptops and mobile phones belonging to blogger and IT expert Ndiangui Kinyagia, nearly six months after the court had already ordered their return. Delivering the ruling on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Justice…
Kisumu County, Kenya – Residents of Kogelo village, Onjiko location, Nyando Sub-County are in shock after a tragic house fire claimed the lives of two young boys on Monday evening. According to a police report, the incident occurred at around 6 p.m., when the blaze engulfed the family home. The…
Othaya, Nyeri County – Mathira Member of Parliament Eric Wamumbi has denied any involvement in the chaos that disrupted a church service at Wairima ACK Church in Othaya on Sunday, where former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was in attendance. In a statement issued on Monday, Wamumbi dismissed claims that police…
Kajiado County, Kenya – Two men are fighting for their lives at Kajiado Referral Hospital after they were allegedly shot by a senior officer attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). The incident occurred at around 2:30 a.m. on Monday at a popular entertainment joint in Kitengela, following what…
Eldoret, Kenya – A 37-year-old businesswoman has been arraigned in court over allegations of orchestrating an overseas job scam worth more than Ksh. 13 million. Lenah Jelagat Too, who runs a recruitment company in Eldoret City, appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Kesse Cheronoh on charges of obtaining money by false…
Two key witnesses have tendered their testimony in the ongoing case against comedian Eric Omondi, who is accused of causing obstruction by lying on the road and threatening members of the public along Parliament Road on June 4, 2024. Testimony Before the Court Appearing before Milimani Principal Magistrate Carolyne Nyanguthii…
The Nairobi High Court has once again deferred the plea taking for Kithuka Kimuyi Musyimi, a person of interest in the murder of GSU officer Ramadhan Khamisi Matanka, who was killed while on duty at one of the State House gates on October 13, 2025. Court Proceedings Musyimi has been…
Kitutu Chache Constituency Member of Parliament Anthony Kibagendi has been arraigned and granted a Ksh.100,000 cash bail following charges of assault. Appearing before Narok Resident Magistrate Ester Mwikali Mutuku, Kibagendi was accused of assaulting Asterico Omariba on November 27, 2025, in Kisii town, causing him bodily harm. Case Background The…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has provided an update on the ongoing probe into the death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, revealing that 28 individuals have recorded statements to assist investigators. Jirongo, 64, died in a fatal road accident in the early hours of December 13, 2025, after…