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Mûriûki, the high school cook, was always in a foul mood, rarely smiling. Perhaps it was due to the mild deformity on his left hand; he was born with six fingers, the sixth one dangling dangerously from his true pinky. He must have endured a tough childhood, with people mocking him because of this deformity. Maybe he had learned to wear a stern look as a warning to potential jesters.   One day,...

Clerics in Nyandarua are on a mission to cleanse and redeem an estate in the county that is likened to the biblical Sodom and Gomorrah. In Sende Moto estate, Kinangop all manner of evils and crimes thrive unabated. On Thursday, dozens of clerics from different churches spent the entire day in prayer and a cleansing mission after days of fasting.   It was the second time this month that...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evWEuVR1XIs Undercover Al Jazeera reporters, on Thursday  exposed how Kamlesh Pattni, alias Brother Paul turned dirty money into gold and established Southern Africa's largest smugglers ring.   A four-part investigative series revealed that Pattni would turn dirty money into gold and export it from Zimbabwe to Dubai, where he allegedly owned gold trading...

These days, you are more likely to be robbed during the day than at night in most Nairobi estates. And I’m not talking about house robberies or carjackings, the thieves pounce on you as you are going about your day-to-day activities. You might have forgotten to buy something or you realize that your cooking oil ran out when you are about to cook. So you decide to go rush to a nearby shop to get...

Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza has revoked the appointme nt of Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s son Kevin Muasya and blogger Pauline Njoroge as members of the Tourism Board.   The CS made the announcement in a Gazette Notice dated March 9, 2023, dismissing the pair alongside three other members before the conclusion of their term in the Ministry.   The...

1. Ruaka- "Rui rua aka" Meaning "River of women" The river, known as "Rui-Rwa-Aka", meaning "women’s river", was reserved for Kikuyu girls during circumcision for its cold-morning anaesthetic waters. Ruaraka was the corrupted version of the name. 2. Dagoretti- "Ndagurite" Meaning a place that's not yet bought as Karen Blixen had already the rest of the area. 3. Rumuruti (in Laikipia)- The town...

In the corridors of power in Kenya, certain individuals have emerged who wield influence far beyond their official titles. Two such figures, though from different eras, share striking similarities in their roles and impact on the presidencies they served: Farouk Kibet under President William Ruto and Wanyoike Thungu during the time of President Jomo Kenyatta. This article explores these parallels,...

Every WhatsApp group will have at least some of these miscreants:   1. The Clown:   They post jokes, memes and funny videos in the most inappropriate of forums. They can post lewd jokes in a WhatsApp group created to organise a funeral. When asked to stop, the culprits claim they are “livening up” the group because everybody else is “too serious”   2. The...

A woman who stole over Sh1 million from a reveller who had invited her for a drink at a local joint in Embakasi, was last evening arrested by serious crimes detectives and placed behind bars. What began as a night of merry making with a happy ending in sight, turned out to be the man’s worst nightmare of his lifetime. This is after he found himself in hospital the following evening fighting for...

  In the quaint, historic city of Charleston, South Carolina, lies a piece of Hollywood history that few are privy to. Legendary actor Morgan Freeman, known for his deep, resonant voice and commanding screen presence, has been living in a secluded, serene estate that he acquired from his own parents over three decades ago. This isn't just any property; it's a sprawling 124-acre haven that...

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, one of the world’s richest people, has re-married after her 2019 divorce from Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. Seattle teacher Dan Jewett acknowledged his marriage to Scott this weekend on the couple’s webpage for the Giving Pledge, a philanthropic organization which encourages the world’s richest people to dedicate a majority of their wealth to charitable...

1. When people no longer quarrel about shared electricity bill. Everybody has a metre or buys tokens. 2. When kids have nice coloured bicycles. 3. The absence of "chomelea" people walking in estates asking to chomelea plastic basins and buckets. 4. When the landlord is unknown. You only know of agents and half truths about the landlord. 5. When every evening people scramble for parking...

Being a tenant allows you to meet different types of landlords; while some are God sent others are like devil,s agents sent to terrorize you. Below are different types of landlords: The snoopy landlord These are the types of landlords who constantly want to keep tabs on who is visiting you, what they brought, and what they came to do at your place.   The flirt These types of landlords flirt...

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has left tongues wagging in the County after naming a rehabilitated road after her husband Murega Baichu. Mwangaza took to social media on Saturday to share photos of the road under rehabilitation, calling it Murega Baichu Road.  The road connects Kirung'a to Muthalankari area.  "Murega Baichu Rd. Hakuna boiling tena," Mwangaza captioned the photos. Citizen Digital...

Since the onset of the pandemic, most tenants have been complaining that they are out of work and are not able to pay their rent in good time and landlords indicating that they have bank loans that need to be cleared. With both parties facing financial constraints during the tough economic times, landlords have taken several measures to ensure that they are paid, some of which would be considered...

Apeeping Tom’s 40 days ran out dramatically after he was mistaken for a thief, cornered and clobbered like a snake in Nairobi’s Githurai estate.   The 27-year-old man, surnamed Muchiri, is believed to have been in the habit of deriving pleasure from secretly watching female neighbours bath in the community bathroom and couples having sex.   This seems to have been going on for a...

While men don’t give a hoot where they live in the city, women do. Why else would a woman move out of a spacious two-bedroom apartment in Umoja to a tiny servant’s quarter in Valley Arcade, where she can’t even keep a pet? While a man might agonise over reasons for moving houses, a woman could be chasing a well-heeled man in such a hood. Indeed, a city woman’s decision regarding where to live...

Here's the intriguing story of how this savvy businessman turned his dreams into billions. Gerald Gikonyo, a legendary figure in Kenya's business world, dominated the scene for decades. From rags to riches, Gikonyo's journey is truly awe-inspiring. Back in the 1930s, Gikonyo had his sights set on Nairobi, determined to provide for his family. Alongside his now-deceased friend Gerishon Kirima, he hustled...

Late registration of births is highly discouraged. However, if not registered, you are required to fill and submit registrations form in person at a Civil Registration Department offices near you. The applicant will be vetted. Requirements; 1. Clinic/ Antenatal card 2. Religious certificate 3. Mother's Identity Card 4. Tangible evidence that the parent has never been married (affidavit/letter from...

As the political campaigns for the upcoming General Elections heat up, such violent instances might become synonymous with the campaigning activities. In Nairobi especially, a few areas have historically been mapped out as being highly prone to politically instigated violence. We have singled out these seven Nairobian estates and slums, where political hooliganism is more likely to be experienced –...