Local petty sibling rivalry played out during the burial of Ichung’wah senior in Kiambu yesterday when area governor Kimani Wamatangi was shortchanged for Embu governor Cecily Mbarire in an obvious breach of protocol. The burial of Isaac Ichung’wah, father to Kikuyu MP and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, was attended by President William Ruto and top political leaders. Traditionally, the host governor takes the role of welcoming dignitaries and acknowledging fellow governors when the head of state visits. But in this case, the task was handed to Mbarire after Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot’s speech, leaving Wamatangi sidelined. To…
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Kenya’s entertainment industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor and comedian Peter Sankale, fondly known by his stage name Olexander Josphat. A household name for decades, Olexander Josphat left an indelible mark on Kenyan comedy, blending humor with cultural authenticity that entertained millions of viewers across generations. Born and raised in Ngong, Kajiado County, Sankale was deeply rooted in his Maasai heritage, a background that shaped his unique style of performance. His distinctive Maasai accent became a signature feature of his roles, endearing him to fans across the country. From Banking to the Stage Before gracing television screens, Sankale…
A government pathologist has confirmed that prominent lawyer Kyalo Mbobu died from severe injuries and excessive bleeding following a brutal attack. The confirmation came after a thorough post-mortem examination. Pathologist Johansen Oduor revealed that Mbobu was shot eight times during the incident. Two bullets were recovered from his body. The fatal attack occurred on Tuesday evening along Magadi Road in the upscale Karen area of Nairobi. According to eyewitnesses and police reports, Mbobu was in his car, caught in heavy traffic, when the attackers struck. Two assailants on a motorcycle approached his stationary vehicle and opened fire without warning. The…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is back on top as the world’s richest person but only by the slimmest of margins. This week, Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison briefly overtook Musk after Oracle’s stock surged to record highs, driven by strong demand for its cloud infrastructure services from artificial intelligence (AI) customers. Oracle’s shares jumped as much as 43% on Wednesday to an all-time intraday high of about \$346. The rally pushed the company’s market value to \$970 billion before settling at \$922 billion by the end of the trading session. Ellison, who owns about 41% of Oracle, saw his fortune balloon…
Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen has given new information about the murder case of lawyer Mbobu. He said that investigators have already identified several persons of interest who may have been involved in the killing. This update has brought hope that justice for the late lawyer will soon be achieved. According to CS Murkomen, the government is treating the case very seriously. He explained that security agencies have been working day and night to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and follow every lead. The names of the persons of interest have not yet been released to the public, but Murkomen…