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Nigerian-British businessman and social media influencer, Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo, had undergone five penis enlargement procedures at a Bangkok clinic before his death, Thai health authorities have revealed. He also reportedly ignored doctor’s advice to split his final procedure into two sessions, the report claims. The Department of Health Service Support, under Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, September 8, after inspecting the clinic where the 43-year-old received his final procedure. Ubiribo died in March after undergoing a penile filler procedure while on holiday in Thailand with his wife. The Thai authorities said on Tuesday…

By Alloys Musyoka The Kwale County Government has officially handed over 24 new motorbikes to Ward Administrators and Sub-County Enforcement Officers, a strategic move aimed at boosting grassroots service delivery and strengthening local security. The fleet—distributed to 20 Ward Administrators and four Sub-County Enforcement Officers—was handed over during an official ceremony at the County Headquarters. County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Public Service and Administration, Karua Tsiwezi, presided over the event on behalf of Governor Fatuma Achani. Boosting Mobility and Governance Speaking at the launch, Tsiwezi emphasized that the vehicles are a direct investment in overcoming geographical barriers to governance.…

By Alloys Musyoka In a major push to boost local economies and self-reliance, Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani has distributed a wide range of business tools, fishing gear, and sports equipment to youth, women, and community groups in Bongwe Gombato Ward, Msambweni Sub-County. The distribution drive, held at Mwamambi B, targeted several local organizations, including the Gombato Mwakongo Women’s Group, Darling Boda Boda Stage, Pamoja Youth Group, Wazee Mwachdafu, and N’ngori Dance, alongside regional Beach Management Units (BMUs). The diverse consignment of business tools features electric washing machines, professional washers with integrated dryers, car-washing machines, desktop computers paired with printers,…

🔥 KWALE 2027: WHAT HAS REALLY CHANGED SINCE 2022? Before we ask “Nani atashinda 2027?”, perhaps we should first ask: what has actually changed in Kwale since the last election? In 2022, Governor Fatuma Achani won with 59,674 votes, followed by Prof. Hamadi Boga with 53,972, while Lung’anzi got 47,301. The margin between Achani and Boga was only 5,702 votes. At the same time, Boga and Lung’anzi combined had over 101,000 votes. But hapa ndipo politics gets interesting. Those votes cannot simply be added together and declared a 2027 victory. Voters si calculator. Alliances, personalities, party structures, local issues and…

By Reporter Opposition leaders have accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of operating without independence, alleging that the electoral body has been captured by the government and has excluded the opposition from consultations ahead of the next general election. The leaders said the 2027 election belongs to all Kenyans and not to select groups. They were speaking on Thursday during the burial of former High Court Judge Justice Joseph Mbalu Mutava at Kithasyu in Kibwezi East, Makueni County. Justice Mutava was the husband of Kibwezi East MP Jessica Mbalu. Led by Wiper Democratic Front Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka leaders…

Five people have been confirmed dead following a tragic road accident along the Nakuru–Eldoret Highway after a Nissan matatu hit a stationery trailer at the notorious twins bridge black spot. The accident occurred at around 4 Am with initial reports indicating that the Eldoret bound matatu belonging to Kapsowar Sacco was heading to Eldoret from Nairobi where occupants had attended the Administration Police Pass out parade. Area Base Commander Willy Lagat confirmed the incident saying investigations has been launched to establish the exact cause of the crash. Lagat urged motorists using the busy highway to observe lane discipline and exercise…

A sombre mood has engulfed Mabatini Village in Bulapesa Ward, Isiolo County, following the tragic death of two young children who were killed in a devastating fire that destroyed their home alongside several other houses on Friday afternoon. The children, aged four years and two-and-a-half years, are reported to have been inside the house when the fire broke out. Residents and local leaders said the inferno quickly spread across the compound, destroying twenty houses and leaving families counting heavy losses. According to residents, the two children’s mother  allegedly left them inside the house before going to work. The circumstances surrounding…

Five people have been confirmed dead after a lorry they were travelling in lost control and rolled at Nzamba in Ikutha Sub-County, Kitui South. Ikutha Deputy County Commissioner Anderson Oyuku has confirmed the incident. Survivors are receiving treatment at Ikutha Level Four Hospital while the bodies of the deceased have been taken to the mortuary at Mutomo Level Four Hospital. Investigation inthe cause of the accident is going on.

Kwale County Deputy Governor Chirema Kombo has represented Governor Fatuma Achani in launching the second phase of the construction of the cabro-paved Blue Jay–Asins Road in Bongwe-Gombato Ward, Msambweni Sub-County. The project will feature walkways, drainage structures to safely channel stormwater away from the road, and the installation of street lights along the road edges. The road, which links Diani’s beachfront areas to the main Mombasa–Lunga Lunga Highway, is expected to bring significant benefits to the people of Diani and the wider Kwale County. These include improved accessibility and drainage, enhanced safety and mobility for motorists, pedestrians and other road…

By Alloys Musyoka Relief has come to thousands of residents across Kwale County as public healthcare services resume following a breakthrough agreement. The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has officially called off its strike after reaching a consensus with the administration of Governor Fatuma Achani. The industrial action, which severely paralyzed local health facilities, came to an end after a high-stakes consultative meeting between union leaders and county officials successfully broken the deadlock. Clinicians have been directed to return to their duty stations with immediate effect. Resolving a Care Crisis The standoff was triggered by deep-seated issues that clinical…