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Breaking Gender Norms: The Hustle of Two Women in Kisumu’s Coffin Industry
Maureen Anyango and Penina Atieno are breaking gender norms in Kisumu County by crafting coffins and burial garments. Discover their inspiring story in this edition of Hustle Yangu.
Albert Ojwang’s Arrest Linked to Defamation Complaint by Deputy IG Lagat — IG Kanja Confirms
Influencer Albert Ojwang dies in police custody after arrest over alleged defamation. IPOA launches probe amid calls to suspend Deputy IG Lagat.
Seurei Vince Drugged with Rohypnol (“Mchele”), Sodomized, Then Dies by Suicide
A young father from Eldoret, Kenya, has died by suicide after alleging he was drugged with Rohypnol and sexually assaulted by a classmate he met at Sensei Institute of Technology.
Albert Omondi Ojwang Dies in Police Custody After Arrest Over Social Media Post
Albert Omondi Ojwang, arrested over a social media post, has died in police custody. The National Police Service has issued a statement as IPOA launches an investigation.
A Love Turned to Tragedy: Felista Kitua’s Brutal Murder at Uhuru Market, Nairobi
A tragic end to a love gone wrong unfolded at Uhuru Market, Nairobi, when Felista Kitua, 40, was fatally stabbed by her ex-lover, Agostini Neto, after weeks of threats and defiance of a court order. Police are investigating as the community mourns.
Tragic End for Missing Uasin Gishu Man: Kiplimo Found Dead Near Simat
Edwin Kiplimo Samoei, a 29-year-old resident of Kapsumbeiywet in Soy, was found dead near Simat nine days after his disappearance. He was last seen near Testimony School in Eldoret on May 27, 2025. His tragic death has raised fresh concerns about the rise in missing person cases across Kenya.
“I Lost Everything”: How a Fake Travel Agent Destroyed Cynthia Jemutai’s Dream of a Better Life Abroad
Cynthia Jemutai, a former staff member at Cherangany TTI, lost her job and family savings after being scammed by a fake travel agent promising job opportunities abroad. Read her heartbreaking story and learn how to avoid travel scams in Kenya.
Mulot Boys Nabbed in Mombasa: Inside DCI’s Daring Operation Against Kenya’s Tech-Savvy Cybercriminals
Six suspected cybercriminals known as the Mulot Boys have been arrested in Nyali, Mombasa for using caller ID spoofing apps to defraud Kenyans millions. Read how DCI tracked them down.
Friday Declared Public Holiday in Kenya for Eid-ul-Adha 2025 – CS Kipchumba Murkomen
Interior CS Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen has officially gazette Friday, June 6, 2025, as a public holiday in Kenya to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha. The announcement allows Muslims across the country to mark this important festival of sacrifice with prayers, feasting, and community service.
Remembering Fr. Alois Bett: A Pillar of Strength and Love for Titus Kipkorir
In the quiet predawn hours of Chepsirei, Keiyo South, young Titus Kipkorir and his mother set out on a heartfelt journey to bid farewell to Fr. Alois Bett — the priest who had become like a father to Titus.