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The post Barcelona vs Inter Milan: Starting XIs for Champions League semi-final appeared first on Kemi Filani. Barcelona are unchanged from the side that beat Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday to lift their first piece of silverware under Hansi Flick. Lamine Yamal makes his 100th Barca appearance while Wojciech Szczesny keeps his place in goal, despite the return to fitness of first-choice Marc-Andre ter Stegen after a […] The post Barcelona vs Inter Milan: Starting XIs for Champions League semi-final appeared first on Kemi Filani.

 

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - Ohangla sensation Evans Ochieng Owino alias Prince Indah, tied the knot with his longtime love, Winnie NyaMigori McAramis, in a lavish traditional wedding held in Migori County in on April 12th, 2025. While the ceremony was nothing short of regal, complete with glamorous décor and cultural flair, online critics had mixed reactions to the star’s attire Designed by the well-known stylist, Bolo Bespoke, Prince Indah’s wedding look didn’t quite hit the mark for some fans with some claiming his outfit was made from fabric meant for sofa sets. However, Prince Inadah has addressed the issue for the first time. During an interview with Oga Obinna, Indah said: "That material is not for the Sofa Set, it's very expensive.” “The material is used for clothes. People should know information before they talk.” “If you touch the texture of the material you would understand it was high quality.” On the same breath, Indah dismissed claims that they were forced to add dowry due to the high-end car entourage at the wedding. "Luo's don't negotiate. I am their son.” “It was not a big deal.” “Negotiating is like selling a human being.” “I cannot talk about the amount paid, it's disgusting." The Kenyan DAILY POST

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - Once a beloved household name in Kenya’s gospel scene, Kevin Kioko, better known as Bahati, rose to fame with soul-stirring hits like Barua and Mama. His music inspired a generation and earned him numerous awards, making him one of the most celebrated gospel artists of his time. However, during a candid interview on the Mic Cheque Podcast, Bahati revealed the painful truth behind his departure from the gospel industry. “I never planned on leaving,” he shared. “But the pretense was too much.” “Even the women considered spiritual don’t love each other.” “Why has Guardian Angel never collaborated with Mercy Masika?” “There’s no unity.” He added that a lack of genuine support, even in moments of personal hardship, made things worse. “Imagine being a gospel artist, your house gets locked and no one answers your calls.” However, Bahati clarified that while he stepped away from the gospel industry, he hasn’t abandoned his faith. “I’m still in Christ. The Lord is my personal saviour,” he asserted. The Kenyan DAILY POST 

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - A recent incident at Oakridge Gardens in Limuru has sparked controversy after a disgruntled Kenyan man was denied access to the facility's swimming pool due to the presence of white patrons, who reportedly preferred not to share the pool. The complainant, who lamented on X (formerly Twitter), recounted arriving at the facility, only to be turned away, despite being a regular patron. He was informed by staff that the pool was exclusively reserved for white guests. The staff allegedly stated that the white patrons were uncomfortable sharing the pool with others. This incident has raised concerns about racial discrimination in public spaces within Kenya. While there have been previous reports of similar allegations at other establishments, this is the first such claim against Oakridge Gardens. Oakridge Gardens, located on Raini-Tigoni Road in Limuru, is known for hosting various events, including weddings, team-building activities, and birthday parties. See the post on X.The Kenyan DAILY POST

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - On April 19th, 2025, Edith Christopher, a 22-year-old lady, was lured from her home by a friend under the pretext of a job opportunity. She travelled to Kilifi for the hair braiding job but she didn’t return home. Three days later, Edith managed to send a distress message to her family, revealing that she was being held captive along with three other women. The message indicated that they were being confined against their will, but did not provide further details about their condition or the identity of their captors.​ The family immediately reported the incident to the authorities, and a search operation was launched to locate Edith and the other women. The police have not yet released information regarding any arrests or progress in the investigation. Edith's family is pleading for her safe return and has urged anyone with information to come forward and accused the police of laxity in handling the case.The Kenyan DAILY POST

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - Netizens have identified Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer, Wellington Kimutai, as one of the rogue military personnel responsible for shooting unarmed protesters during the June 25th, 2024, anti-tax demonstrations after BBC’s expose. The exposé, titled Blood Parliament, utilized open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques to analyze over 5,000 images and videos from the protests. The investigation revealed that Kimutai was among the officers who fired live ammunition at demonstrators. None of the victims were armed, and the shootings occurred as protesters attempted to voice opposition to the Finance Bill 2024. In a shocking turn of events, KDF has been trying to distance Kimutai from the disciplined force, claiming he was an imposter. However, evidence shared on social media shows that he is still serving in the army. See more of his photos below.The Kenyan DAILY POST

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - A tragic incident has rocked the Kimunyu-B sub-location in Gatundu South, Kiambu County, where the Assistant Chief reportedly took his own life inside his home. The incident, which occurred on April 29th, 2025, has left the community in shock, with reports emerging that the deceased chief was notorious for preying on village boys. According to local residents, the rogue chief was accused of committing the offenses a few weeks ago. The three minors, whose identities have been withheld, are currently receiving medical treatment as authorities investigate the serious allegations. Police in Gatundu South have confirmed that a manhunt was underway for the assistant chief prior to his death, following reports of the alleged molestation.The Kenyan DAILY POST

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - Former Tahidi High actress, Alice Wairimu, was buried in an emotional burial ceremony attended by friends and family. Wairimu’s young daughter couldn’t hold back tears after viewing her body at the mortuary. She was pictured weeping as he paid her final tributes to her late mother. The talented actress passed away on April 19th, 2025, after collapsing at her home. Her death came just days after her health deteriorated following a short illness. See photos of the burial ceremony.The Kenyan DAILY POST

 

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - Kenyan-American businessman, Cosmo Choy, has accused President William Ruto of betrayal, claiming he was misled into leaving his job in the United States. In a passionate video shared on social media, Choy said Ruto personally urged him to return to Kenya to "serve the country," promising him a Government job that has never materialised. Choy, a vocal supporter of Ruto during the 2022 campaign, revealed that the President has ignored his calls since his return. He further criticised Ruto for allegedly sidelining loyal supporters while only listening to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, whom Choy claimed no longer hold meaningful influence. Watch the video below. Cosmo Choy Cries Foul after Being Cornered to leave his job in USA for a PS position in Kenya by his great friend William Ruto.Hapa sisemi kitu mjionee tu 😂😂😂. pic.twitter.com/5AAgo9zuGu— Coletta Aluda (@Colettaaluda_1) April 29, 2025 The Kenyan DAILY POST

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - A video has surfaced showing the moment a passenger was caught stealing speakers from a public service vehicle (matatu). The rogue passenger carefully detached the speakers and put them in the bag, not knowing that he was being captured on CCTV cameras installed in the matatu. In the video, the conductor is seen confronting the suspect and removing the stolen speakers from his bag. The suspect boards matatus disguised as a passenger, with the aim of stealing speakers, but his proverbial forty days finally reached after he was caught red-handed. Watch the video. A Passenger caught stealing Matatu speakers! pic.twitter.com/4W5xoclICQ— The Kenyan Vigilante (@KenyanSays) April 30, 2025 The Kenyan DAILY POST

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - A young man tragically lost his life on April 30th, 2025, after reportedly jumping from the fifth floor of the Swans Business Centre in Chaka Town, Kieni East, Nyeri County. The incident, which occurred earlier today, has left the local community in mourning and sparked discussions about mental health challenges among young people in Kenya. Locals milled around the scene of the tragic incident before police collected the body. Authorities have launched investigations into the tragic incident. See photos.The Kenyan DAILY POST

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - An encounter between a shopkeeper and a police officer has sparked widespread discussion across social media, highlighting growing public frustration with security officers. The police officer went to the shop and asked the shopkeeper to lend him a packet of sugar, promising to pay later. The vendor, who recorded the video, turned him down and told him, “Go ask Ruto, the one who bought you teargas, to give you sugar too.” The shopkeeper’s defiance has been hailed by some as a courageous stand against police brutality. Watch the video. I have come across this clip on TikTok of a retail shop vendor who has declined to loan a cop a packet of sugar, telling him to go and ask William Ruto to give him one.To all the cops, before you accept to be used in oppressing Kenyans,Think about tomorrow. For us, we invest… pic.twitter.com/WLO68Qromt— I am Chege (@_James041) April 29, 2025 The Kenyan DAILY POST

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has urged Kenyan youth to embrace a strong saving culture as a key step toward breaking the cycle of poverty. Speaking at the Co-operative University of Kenya during the installation of Bernard William Chitunga as Chancellor, Raila emphasized the importance of financial discipline for long-term wealth creation. The ODM leader warned that poverty cannot be eradicated without a deliberate effort to save and invest. “Saving is very important in terms of wealth creation,” Raila stated. “When you save, you are able to invest, and when you invest, you create wealth. “You must make a deliberate effort to break the poverty cycle.” Adding: “I am poor, so I can’t save. If I don’t save, I can’t invest. Without investment, I can’t generate wealth—so I remain poor,”Watch via this LINK>>> The Kenyan DAILY POST

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - Controversial Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago has sparked outrage after dismissively warning Kenyan Gen Zs over sustained attacks on the Government. Speaking during an event, Mandago said: “Gen Z hamuwezi kimbiza nchi vyenye mnataka, kujeni polepole.” His remarks come as Gen Zs continues to lead widespread anti-government demonstrations, demanding accountability and transparency and pressuring President Ruto’s administration like never before. Mandago, who has previously faced corruption allegations over inflated County tenders and misuse of public funds during his gubernatorial tenure, now finds himself on the defensive as youth call out leaders with tainted records. The Gen Z movement, largely leaderless and digitally driven, has become a force challenging the political elite, signalling a shift in Kenya’s political culture and growing public intolerance for corruption and impunity. The Kenyan DAILY POST

 

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - Detectives from the Nairobi Regional Criminal Investigations Office have dismantled a gold scamming syndicate that has been preying on unsuspecting victims, arrested eleven suspects and seized 350kgs of counterfeit gold. The arrest follows a report received from a victim who had been defrauded of USD 546,000 in a fraudulent gold scheme. Acting on credible intelligence, the detectives trailed the suspects to their hideout in the Spring Valley Estate, where they executed a swift arrest. Upon search, detectives recovered a haul of fake gold weighing 305kg, along with a weighing machine and an electronic gold tester, commonly known as a Tester Gun. Also recovered were assorted documents and a dust coat bearing the Ministry of Mining logo, which the suspects are believed to be using to gain the trust of unsuspecting individuals while executing their fraudulent schemes. The suspects, a multi-national mix of con artists, include seven Kenyans: Allan Zephaniah Onyango, Nicodemus Okoth, Phillip Onyango, Elmad Ochola, Shem Omollo, Edward Leonard Ochieng, and James Jeremiah Akumu, along with two Congolese nationals, Nfundiko Kamira and Lukabaya Mulamba, and two Cameroonian citizens, Ibrahim Nzamgou and Mike Fouapon, have been taken into custody at the Capitol Hill Police Station, where they are undergoing processing pending their arraignment. Meanwhile, the seized items are safely secured as exhibits, as detectives delve deeper into what appears to be an elaborate, well-networked scam.The Kenyan DAILY POST

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - Controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has stirred fresh debate online after mocking critics who continue to question the source of his wealth. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Chivayo, who has previously been accused of corruption, fraud, and money laundering in Zimbabwe, shared photos of himself in a meeting with President William Ruto and boasted about rubbing shoulders with the powerful. “The richest people in the world build networks… Competition happens at the bottom. People at the top are busy collaborating,” Chivayo wrote. “Let the dogs bark, the lion remains king… I’ll stay focused on my purpose. Criticism and doubt don’t define my worth.” Chivayo, who once described himself as a future billionaire, added: “One thing about a hustler - we’ll always figure out a way while everyone else is complaining.” His post comes months after the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission announced plans to investigate him and former associates over a suspected US$40 million fraud linked to a Zimbabwe Electoral Commission tender. Chivayo’s lavish lifestyle has attracted scrutiny. He recently bought two Maybachs within a week - one in Johannesburg for R3.5 million and another in Harare for US$400,000, which he dismissed as “little change.” Earlier this year, President Ruto hosted Chivayo and his wife at State House, Nairobi, after they arrived in Kenya aboard a private jet.The Kenyan DAILY POST

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - In a bid to reduce the cost of living and spur growth in the digital economy, the Government has proposed sweeping tax relief measures in the Finance Bill 2025. Key among the proposed changes is the scrapping of the 1.5% Digital Service Tax (DST), which currently applies to income earned by non-resident companies offering digital services in Kenya. These include Netflix, Facebook Marketplace, and other online platforms. The DST is charged on gross transactional value, excluding VAT, and targets businesses without a physical presence in the country. With more Kenyans relying on digital platforms for shopping, entertainment, and business, the removal of DST could lead to lower costs for everyday online services and purchases. Additionally, the Government has proposed reducing the tax on crypto transactions from 3% to 1.5%, a move aimed at encouraging innovation and investment in fintech. According to the Cabinet’s official statement, these digital economy tax reliefs are in line with the Government's plan to prioritise sealing loopholes in existing tax measures instead of introducing new ones to lower the cost of living. Analysts suggest the tax cuts are also a strategic move to win over Gen Zs, who are the primary consumers of digital services. This tech-savvy generation has been a persistent force of dissent, especially after the 2024 Finance Bill protests that shook President Ruto’s administration to its core. The Kenyan DAILY POST

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has named four Kenyan nationals as prime suspects in a massive online fraud linked to the now-defunct Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). In a public notice, the EFCC identified three Kenyan men and one woman as foreign accomplices in the scam that defrauded investors in Nigeria, Kenya, and Egypt of more than $840 million (approximately Ksh108 billion). “The public is hereby notified that the persons whose photographs appear below are suspected foreign accomplices wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for fraud allegedly perpetrated on an online trading platform called Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX),” the statement read. The platform had presented itself as a legitimate cryptocurrency investment venture but was later exposed as a ponzi scheme. Such schemes use funds from new investors to pay earlier ones, rather than generating genuine returns, and typically collapse once new investments dry up. The agency has vowed to pursue justice for the many victims affected by one of the region’s largest crypto-related frauds.The Kenyan DAILY POST

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his political engagements ahead of the 2027 general elections after holding a significant meeting in Nairobi with former Cabinet Secretaries Justin Muturi and Mithika Linturi. Muturi and Mithika are influential figures in Mt. Kenya east politics. The two former Cabinet Secretaries have turned into fierce critics of President Ruto after being fired from Cabinet. Gachagua shared photos of meeting on his X account and wrote a quote by Chinua Achebe, “When we gather together in the moonlit village ground, it is not because of the moon. Every man can see it in his own compound. We come together because it is good for kinsmen to do so’’.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - City car dealer and alleged fraudster Khalif Kairo has made a notable return to social media after being away for over one month.During his hiatus, Kairo was remanded at Industrial Area prison after failing to raise bond following his arrest.He faces multiple charges of conning clients after failing to deliver cars to them, despite receiving the full amount.Kairo announced his comeback by sharing a photo on X (formerly Twitter), posing alongside his Porsche and wrote, “Glory to God. Thanks for the unwavering support,”.The Kenyan DAILY POST 

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - President William Ruto met controversial Zimbabwean businessman, Wicknell Chivayo, for undisclosed business in Dubai after his state visit to China. Chivayo, known for his lavish lifestyle and close ties to influential political figures in Zimbabwe, has been embroiled in several corruption scandals. Notably, his company, Intratrek Zimbabwe, was awarded a $200 million tender for the Gwanda Solar Project but failed to deliver, despite a $5 million advance payment without the promised energy project being completed. Additionally, he has faced allegations of money laundering and fraud, including involvement in a $40 million electoral materials deal with the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission. Despite these controversies, Chivayo has close ties with President Ruto. In early January 2025, Ruto hosted Chivayo at his Sugoi residence, where he described it as a "rare and extraordinary privilege" to meet one of Africa’s most distinguished leader. Chivayo posted photos of his meeting with Ruto in Dubai and lashed out at his critics, bragging that he is not responsible for anyone’s distorted perception about him.The Kenyan DAILY POST

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - A photo of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Board endorsing Francis Atwoli for another term has sparked online debate due to the visibly elderly composition of the leadership, raising questions about youth representation. COTU confirmed that Atwoli, 74, will defend his seat in next year’s elections set for Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu. Executive committee members defended their decision, saying Atwoli remains the best candidate to champion workers’ rights. Speaking in Nairobi on Tuesday, KAWU Secretary-General Moss Ndiema dismissed retirement rumours, saying, “It’s our democratic choice. Atwoli has the experience, knowledge, and passion Kenyan workers need.” See the photo and reactions below.The Kenyan DAILY POST

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - The U.S Government has named a wide range of counterfeit products flooding the Kenyan market. In its 2025 Special 301 Report released on Tuesday, April 29th, the Office of the U.S Trade Representative under President Donald Trump’s administration listed Kenya among countries with insufficient measures to curb the spread of fake goods. According to the report, counterfeit items entering Kenya include pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, chemicals, automotive and aircraft parts, food and beverages, personal care products, household goods, apparel, toys, and sporting equipment. Most of these goods are sourced from Asian countries such as China, India, Vietnam, Japan, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates. The report reveals that these counterfeits are often shipped directly to buyers or rerouted through transit hubs before being distributed to third-country markets, including Kenya, Brazil, Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia. It also raises alarm over the growing role of Southeast Asian countries in manufacturing counterfeits as more brands shift production from China. Counterfeit pharmaceuticals remain a top concern, with India, China, Singapore, and the UAE named as leading sources. Additionally, the report highlights Kenya's flawed Collective Management Organisations (CMOs), which manage copyrights, further weakening intellectual property protections. Despite these concerns, Kenya’s Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) continues nationwide crackdowns targeting counterfeit goods. The Kenyan DAILY POST

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An illegal disinfectant plant hidden in plain sight has been busted by the Anambra OCHA Brigade, leaving neighbors shocked and worried. The quiet neighborhood of Chris Ugoezu Street in Odume Obosi turned into a crime scene on Tuesday after officers of Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA) Brigade raided a covert chemical factory operating from […] The post An illegal factory in Anambra was sealed off by a government taskforce appeared first on Media Room Hub.

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