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A ferry from Mbita in Homa Bay County preparing to transport passengers to Luanda Kotieno in Siaya County on Tuesday developed a problem, leading to a delay of at least 4 hours. According to a report from those privy to the incident (which happened while passengers were still boarding the ferry at Mbita terminal), the vessel’s ramp malfunctioned after one of the chains used to control it broke. “The delay was meant to fully make sure the ramp was in perfect condition so as not to put any life at risk while the vessel crossed to Luanda Kotieno,” says Mbita…
After topping Spotify rankings in 2023 and earning at least $100M (approx. KSH. 15.7B) from the platform, seems the world can’t still get enough of American popstar Taylor Swift. Spotify has since named her the most streamed artist both on New Year’s Eve and Day, garnering over 1.14M streams within the first day of 2024. In 2023, Swift closed the year with 26.1B global Spotify streams.
Former rugby player, now a celebrated self-taught chef Dennis Ombachi (The Roaming Chef), explains why he is yet actualize a public-funded ‘mass-cooking’ program where food prepared from his kitchen will benefit deserving families as giveaways. Ombachi who has taken social media by storm through his captivating cooking content, says the occasional giveaways he does is out of pocket. Responding to well-wishers ready to sponsor a mass-cooking program that will benefit deserving families, Ombachi explains accountability is a key factor in such an arrangement, and given that he is yet to set up a system to help him monitor the funds,…
A police officer based at Kangema Police Station in Murang’a County is currently fighting for his life at Murang’a Level 5 Hospital after shooting himself in the mouth. The officer was on duty at the time of the shocking incident. His colleagues rushed him to the medical facility where doctors have confirmed there’s need for a surgery to dislodge the bullet stuck in his head.
US has officially dropped Uganda and three other African countries as beneficiaries of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) with immediate effect. This follows President Joe Biden’s decree that stated he had “determined” that the four countries “do not meet the requirements” necessary to allow them to continue benefiting from the trade deal. This formally ends the ability of Uganda, Central African Republic, Gabon and Niger to export certain commodities to the US duty-free. A statement delisting Uganda from AGOA says “the country has engaged in gross violations of internationally recognized human rights.” In May 2023, President Museveni assented…
Travelers caught in traffic along the Nakuru – Nairobi Highway in Naivasha as Kenyans return to the city in numbers after spending the festive season and new year celebrations upcountry. According to posts by motorists and travelers on site, overlapping drivers are worsening the situation with few traffic cops in sight.
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has suspended President William Ruto’s directive of Kenya being a VISA-free state from January 2024. KCAA says the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) digital platform which will ensure all travelers to Kenya are identified in advance is yet to be fully developed. “All travelers coming to Kenya from countries that require VISAs shall continue applying for VISAs in the usual manner until the Government communicates the change program to ETA system,” reads a statement from KCAA seen by BRK. On 12 December during the 60th Jamhuri Day celebrations, President Ruto made a declaration that Kenya is…
Drama was witnessed inside the Divisional Police Headquarters in Nyeri as dozens of youths who were arrested by police (at least a day ago) on suspicion of being part of the outlawed Mungiki sect suddenly broke into traditional songs inside police cells. The traditional songs were meant to send a message of solidarity and freedom as they awaited arraignment, their voices being heard in the entire station and attracting the attention of those who were visiting the facility.
Kiharu Member of Parliament (MP) Ndindi Nyoro has lost his Facebook page of over 500,000 followers to hackers.
Gladwell Ochieng’, daughter of popular Luo artist and producer Engineer Wuod Fibi has been reported missing after failing to return home after a crossover service at the Holy Trinity Church in Buruburu. The teenager is said to have left home on Sunday to attend the service and has since remained unreachable through her phone. “Her phone has since gone off and she is not reachable. Last communication with her she sounded distressed and didn’t know where she was and how she got there,” says her dad, singer Wuod Fibi. According to a statement seen by BRK, Gladwell was last seen…