A villager was at the weekend arrested after he was found with 30 kilos of elephant tusks valued at Sh3 million in Keiyo, Elgeyo Marakwet County. A police officer and a civilian were Sunday arrested while trafficking elephant tusks valued at Sh2.9 million in Naivasha, Nakuru County. Elephant tusks fetch a fortune in the black market as a surge in demand for ivory in the East continues to fuel the illicit trade in elephant tusks, especially from Africa. Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and stakeholders have put in place mechanisms to eradicate all forms of wildlife crime, particularly poaching. On April 30, 2016, Kenya set ablaze 105 tonnes of elephant ivory and 1.35 tonnes of rhino horn.

A viral tweet circulating online claimed that seven officers deployed on the Haiti Peacekeeping mission had diedThis prompted the National Police Service to issue a statement clarifying that the officers are alive and safeThe service explained that the Kenyan police officers in the Caribbean country were warmly welcomed by the Haitian policeThe National Police Service has denied claims that seven police officers on a peacekeeping mission in Haiti are dead. The National Police Service said that Kenyan police officers in Haiti are safe and sound. PAY ATTENTION:He further emphasized that Kenya's service in Haiti is a noble endeavor aimed at assisting the people of the Caribbean nation. The NPS statement followed online claims that seven officers had been killed in the war-torn Caribbean nation as armed gangs increased pressure on the deployed troops. The photo included a caption claiming that seven Kenyan police officers had been confirmed dead.

Eve Mungai and Trevor parted ways in 2023 after dating for three years. Photos: Eve Mungai, Director Trevor. Source: InstagramAre Eve Mungai and Trevor back together? Well, Eve has shared photos wearing a crop top with a message taunting her ex. Speaking to TUKO.co.ke Trevor revealed that they broke up in February 2023, denying that he took away Eve's channel.

Leaders have taken to social media to condemn the infiltration of the Gen Z protests by goons who are now engaging in wanton destruction of property. “It is unfortunate that what started as peaceful protests has now been hijacked by opportunists and goons who are looting, creating mayhem, and destroying property and infrastructure. “Over the past two weeks, the protests have been notably peaceful, characterised by participants carrying placards, and water, and chanting in solidarity. However, today's protests have been visibly infiltrated by a ragtag militia engaged in looting, vandalising property, and stealing from individuals,” he noted. Footage shared online showed what are believed to be goons vandalising businesses in various parts of the country.

As pods of whales swim off Hermanus' coast, whale crier 30-year-old Sive Mbizo blows his kelp horn to alert visitors of their presence. Mbizo, who is the only whale crier in the world, found his passion for marine life four years ago through a learnership programme at the Wildlife and Environmental Society of South Africa.

Tom Hanks' son, Chet Hanks, recently admitted to abusing drugs in the past. During his appearance on the latest episode of the Raw Talk podcast, the 33-year-old actor recalled doing so much cocaine that even “cokeheads” told him to “chill.” Chet Hanks recalled his past drug abuse in a recent episode of the Raw Talk podcast(Chet Hanks/ Instagram)Chet Hanks admits to past drug abuseThe Greyhound actor explained that although he no longer does drugs, he struggled with cocaine in the past. “The drug I had the most problem with was just f**king coke, dude,” the Empire star told podcaster Bradley Martyn. Chet revealed that he would often come across fellow drug users, calling them “known cokeheads” in the club bathrooms. “A couple months ago, I was selling coke, doing coke until I couldn’t even snort it up my nose anymore because it was so clogged.

K24 political affairs reporter and anchor, Joel Chacha, is currently nursing an injury sustained while covering the intensifying anti-government protests in Nairobi. Videos circulating on social media captured the moment Chacha was assisted to seek medical attention, visibly in intense pain. Escalating protests turn violentADVERTISEMENTThe protests, which took place on Monday, have been marked by widespread looting and vandalism. Pulse Live KenyaADVERTISEMENTThe number is expected to have risen as the protests continue, with more demonstrators, law enforcement officers, and journalists getting caught in the chaos. Public outcry and calls for peaceMany Kenyans have expressed their concerns over the protests, which they believe have been hijacked by criminals.

First daughter Charlene Ruto (l) and President William Ruto (r). Photo: Charlene Ruto and William Ruto. Source: InstagramThe short clip, taken from an interview the president did with Citizen TV, shows a youthful and jovial Ruto playing with his daughter, Charlene, who was just a baby at the time. Young Ruto with baby CharleneIn the video, the baby girl playfully touches her father's cheeks, making him smile and play with her. Charlene praises parents, siblings after US tourAs we previously told you, Charlene penned a heartwarming message to her parents, Ruto and First Lady Mama Rachel.

At least 50 Kenyans who were allegedly kidnapped by security personnel, according to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, are allegedly being detained incommunicado. In a statement made public in Nairobi on Tuesday and delivered by ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, the party demanded that the state free the Kenyans who were purportedly being kept incommunicado right away. "We condemn the ongoing arbitrary abductions of innocent Kenyans who are carted away in the most violent manner and held incommunicado for the day," Sifuna stated. "As we speak, reports are that upward of 50 individuals have been illegally abducted and their whereabouts unknown," Sifuna continued. On Sunday, President William Ruto refuted claims that his government has approved kidnappings, asserting that those detained had been rightfully detained by the police for offences.

At least three people were reported to have been shot and injured by a private citizen during the anti-finance bill protest in Mombasa. Several people and police have confirmed to the Star that a person opened fire at close range at the demonstrators. He is said to have been 'angered' by the protesters who had brought business to a standstill along Nyerere Road. After the shooting incident, several vehicles were torched and a restaurant was also vandalised. Protesters are now baying for the blood of the alleged shooter, who retreated into the restaurant.

Police officers on Tuesday arrested a private citizen linked to the shooting of two people in Mombasa on Tuesday during anti-government protests. The private firearm holder was cornered by the detectives after a spirited manhunt. This was after reports narrowed down on him as the culprit behind the shootings which occurred in Ganjoni, Mombasa County at noon. "Following unfortunate shooting at Ganjoni area of Mombasa by a civilian firearm holder that left some persons injured, the said shooter has since been arrested, disarmed, and placed in custody," the DCI stated. The DPP noted that the call for a probe stemmed from the loss of lives, and the destruction and vandalism of private and public property.

The MK Party's Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla will represent South Africa at the Pan-African Parliament (PAP). This is one of the outcomes of a National Assembly sitting that barely lasted 15 minutes on Tuesday afternoon. On the order paper was the revival of the Appropriations Bill - the budget - the election of the National Assembly's three House chairpersons, and the election of the National Assembly's delegations to the PAP, Southern African Development Community (SADC) Parliamentary Forum, and the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).

Police have fired teargas along Waiyaki Way as they clashed with youths who are pelting stones in their direction. In a video seen by the Star, there is dark smoke billowing along the road, near the Kangemi area. Youths can be seen pelting stones as crowds gather on a flyover as they block the road with stones. Police can be seen firing teargas at the protesters, who have joined others in some parts of the country for the demonstration on Tuesday. Elsewhere along Mombasa Road, youths are seen dancing on the highway at Mlolongo in protest.

Tom Hanks’ son Chet Hanks admitted he used to do so much cocaine that even hardcore druggies couldn’t keep up with him. “I’m a f–king cokehead, straight-up,” he continued before clarifying, “Not anymore, but that is my drug of choice — cocaine, bro, like Tony Montana [Al Pacino’s character in ‘Scarface’].”8 Tom Hanks’ son Chet Hanks recalled his addiction to cocaine in a recent interview. Bradley Martyn's Raw Talk/Youtube8 “I would go do coke with the cokeheads, and they would be telling me, like, ‘Yo, chill, bro,'” he said on Bradley Martyn’s “Raw Talk” podcast. “A couple months ago, I was selling coke, doing coke until I couldn’t even snort it up my nose anymore because it was so clogged. chethanx/Instagram8 The “Forrest Gump” star (right) shares Chet (center) and son Truman (left) with his wife, Rita Wilson (second from right).

Nuru Okanga begs for help to treat son diagnosed with kidney failure. Photo: Nuru Okanga. Even if it's KSh 10, KSh 50, KSh 100, or any amount, I will appreciate it. 70% of the money I have used on my son's treatment it's Babu who gave me. To support Nuru Okanga's son's treatment, you can use till number 4542254.