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25/06/2025

The Two Dangerous Women: A Family Torn by Greed and Betrayal

In a heart-wrenching case that shocked the community, it was revealed in court that Joyce Muthoni — the woman seen smiling in the picture — orchestrated a chilling plot to murder her foster father, Mr. Mburu Kinani. Her motive? To prevent him from dividing his property among the family of his wife, Magdalene, whom he married after separating from Joyce’s mother back in the 1970s.

Despite living in the United Kingdom, Joyce remained fixated on the property her foster father owned in Kenya. Her obsession turned sinister in 2017, when she instructed her younger sister, Hannah Wanjiku — pictured beside their dying father — to poison the porridge meant for him. Hannah obeyed. But fate intervened.

The elderly Mr. Kinani, sensing something amiss from the unusual smell of the porridge, refused to eat it. He demanded that it be sent to the Kenya Government Laboratory for analysis. The results were chilling: the porridge had been laced with a highly toxic pesticide. Had he consumed it, he would have died instantly. In what many described as divine intervention, the old man was spared — that time.

Years later, in 2024, Mr. Kinani passed away from unrelated causes. But the battle over his burial and property reignited with a vengeance. Joyce Muthoni, the same daughter once implicated in an attempt to take his life, returned — not to mourn, but to claim. She launched a legal battle against the very family that had cared for Mr. Kinani in his final years at his home in Gilgil.

Tragically, nearly a year after his death, Mr. Kinani’s body still lies in a mortuary — unburied, unsettled — because Joyce insists he be laid to rest in Gatanga, where her mother (who separated from Mr. Kinani decades ago) once lived. Meanwhile, the family that stood by him, nursed him, and honored his wishes, continues to fight to grant him peace in the place he called home.

What should have been a solemn moment of closure has instead become a symbol of how greed and betrayal can fracture families, even beyond death. See the toxicology report

17/06/2025

17/06/2025

PRESIDENTS ASSENTS TO NATINAL ASSEMBLY BILLS

15/06/2025

Do think IPO will deliver justice for Albert Ojwang?

Shocking revelation into the murder of Albert Ojwang as police casually transport his body to Mbagathi Hospital in Nairobi

04/06/2025

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What is touching in this story is the sincere gratitude expressed by a very young woman who uses her knowledge to challenge the government. But wait, what di...

05/05/2025

The Flying Shoe Incident: Symbol of Dissent or Act of Disrespect?

By Mzalendo | Afriq24

In an unexpected twist during President William Ruto’s tour of Migori County on May 4, 2025, a shoe hurled from the crowd nearly struck the Head of State mid-speech. The incident, which took place in Kehancha as the president addressed concerns over the high cost of living, instantly went viral—evoking a mix of shock, concern, and reflection across the nation.

Captured on video and widely circulated on social media, the moment saw Ruto instinctively raising his left arm to block the incoming object. Security personnel rushed into action, detaining at least three individuals. While no one was hurt, the symbolism of the act echoes far beyond a mere breach of security.

For many Kenyans, the flying shoe evokes memories of the 2008 Baghdad incident where an Iraqi journalist threw his footwear at then-U.S. President George W. Bush—a gesture seen by many as a bold, if controversial, statement of political protest. In the Kenyan context, this moment arrives amid mounting public frustration over economic hardship, rising taxes, and perceived government inaction.

But is a flying shoe a legitimate form of protest, or is it a disrespectful, even dangerous, disruption of democratic discourse? That question has split opinion. Critics argue it was an unacceptable display of contempt for the presidency, while others see it as a raw expression of disillusionment from a population pushed to the edge.

President Ruto, to his credit, did not let the incident derail his agenda. He continued with his itinerary, launching the Kehancha Affordable Housing Project and attending a church service in Suna East. His composure, even under threat, struck a chord with supporters—but the underlying message from the crowd remains a loud and urgent call for change.

As Kenya navigates these politically volatile times, the flying shoe may well become a symbol—not just of protest, but of a government’s need to reconnect with the people it serves.

04/05/2025

Homabay leaders are holding the government accountable for the untimely death of Ongondo Were, urging for a thorough investigation and justice in this tragic matter.

Homabay leaders are holding the government accountable for the untimely death of Ongondo Were, urging for a thorough investigation and justice in this tragic...

20/04/2025

The Power We Almost Held: Why the Youth Revolution Was Stopped
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By Mzalendo | Afriq24

Kenya’s youth were on the brink of a political revolution. A new wave of consciousness, frustration, and bold ambition was rising. For a moment, it looked like young people were ready to take power. So why didn’t they?

The answer is painfully simple.

The political class regardless of party or tribe united quickly to protect one of their own. They didn’t care about Jubilee, ODM, UDA, or any other party banners. They weren’t driven by ideology or loyalty to the people. Their only mission was to hold on to power and continue enjoying the fruits of your taxes.

They closed ranks to safeguard the system.

You see, every politician is out for himself. When faced with a real threat to the status quo when it looked like the system could be overthrown they found common ground instantly. Their survival instinct kicked in. Tribalism, which they constantly weaponize, was set aside for their own unity.

Tribalism, unfortunately, is still alive and well especially at the county level. It’s what defines appointments, tenders, and decision-making. It can be challenged, and slowly dismantled, but not within a single election cycle.

As we head into 2027, expect a storm. The next election is shaping up to be chaotic and possibly violent. Why? Because of one thing the political class fears: information.

Social media has become a tool for free civic education. People are asking questions. They are organizing. They are thinking beyond tribe. And for those in power, that is dangerous.

The system we live in has been tried and tested by many who brought policies and manifestos some genuine, some hollow. Most failed because the system is designed to resist change. The revolution that was gaining momentum fueled by the youth could have changed everything. But it was crushed before it peaked.

Still, all hope isn’t lost.

Your ID card is your weapon. Your vote is your power. But let’s be realistic: you won’t change Raila’s support base in Nyanza overnight. Tribal voting patterns are deeply entrenched. In 2027, some of these tribal kingpins will lose support, but not all of it. Devolution, by its very structure, has reinforced tribal-based politics.

Yet, if the youth stay woke, informed, and organized, this power structure can crack. Slowly but surely.

The revolution didn’t die. It just paused.

16/04/2025

Yaani wizi ya siku moja peke yake

07/04/2025

All the seats ODM has wrestled over during their party elections are now at risk of being flipped by new entities. The first casualty is Makadara MP, where Gen Z is taking over the seat. Next is Mathare, which is as good as gone. Embakasi is also heading to Gen Z. Nairobi as a whole is slipping away. The Nairobi Gubernatorial race is almost concluded, and Sakaja will be defeated even if he vies on an ODM ticket. Kikuyus will not vote for Sakaja. In the absence of Tim Wanyonyi in Westlands, the seat can easily be flipped by the younger generation. In short, the old guards will find it very difficult to win elections in cosmopolitan areas. KJ's seat in Dagoretti is gone, as the area is predominantly in the opposition and they vote for their own.