Authorities in Chemelil, Muhoroni, Kisumu County, have taken a man into custody on charges of murdering his wife during a domestic dispute.

The victim, identified as Christine Akinyi, was discovered deceased in their residence in Pawteng’ village, surrounded by a pool of blood.

As reported by the police and noted by Citizen Digital, the couple’s 17-year-old daughter recounted that her mother had stepped outside to take a phone call when the altercation began.

Law enforcement officials stated that the suspect, Paul Waore Okello, allegedly attacked his wife with a machete.

Reports indicate that the victim sustained severe lacerations to the back of her head, as well as her hands and legs, leading to her death from excessive blood loss.

The suspect reportedly attempted to end his own life but was apprehended by the police and is currently being held at the Chemelil police station.

Authorities in Muhoroni Sub-County apprehended a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) examinee on Tuesday for accusations of assault, threatening to kill, and carrying cannabis.

The suspect, 19-year-old Stephen Biko Olan’go, was detained at Menara Academy Secondary School following a series of concerning incidents involving another candidate.

According to a report filed with the Muhoroni Police Post, the issues began on November 16, 2024, when Olan’go allegedly attacked a classmate during an altercation.

Olan’go suffered a head injury during the incident and was treated at Muhoroni Hospital before being released.

The situation intensified on the evening of November 19, when Olan’go reportedly armed himself with a knife and made threats to kill another candidate.

Police received a distress call from the school at approximately 8:30 p.m. and subsequently apprehended Olan’go.

A knife was located in the suspect’s pants pocket, and a search of his dormitory revealed a hacksaw frame and a hammer concealed under his pillow.

Additionally, officers found two grams of cannabis sativa in his possession.

He has been taken to the Muhoroni Police Post, where he is currently being held as the investigation proceeds.

Olan’go is anticipated to face multiple charges, including assault, making threats to kill, and possession of cannabis sativa.

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has initiated a bold national employment program to link skilled and semi-skilled Kenyans with job opportunities abroad.

The Labor and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Alfred Mutua, has stated that the project will start in Machakos County on Wednesday and will expand to at least 20 counties by the end of the year.

This program is included in the government’s overall plan to ensure that at least one million Kenyans secure jobs abroad every year, with the goal of increasing the country’s foreign exchange earnings.

The initial stage of the program, according to the government, will see approximately 21,000 Kenyans securing jobs abroad. These individuals will be recruited from various parts of the country.

Mutua explained that the goal is to allocate an equal number of resources to each county based on their specific skills.

Job openings exist in various countries such as Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Germany.

The available positions encompass roles such as housekeepers, car wash attendants, cleaners, drivers, and various other semi-skilled occupations.

According to the government, salaries will vary, with take-home pay ranging from Ksh.40,000 to as much as Ksh.1 million, contingent upon the specific job and its location.

While the interviews are offered at no cost, some candidates may need to cover processing fees.

CS Mutua indicated that the government is collaborating with several financial institutions to facilitate credit options.

“For instance, some countries request that we provide candidates for specific positions, but they must be located there. This necessitates arranging travel for those individuals, which means they cannot simply take a motorcycle taxi; they need to fly,” the CS explained.

When questioned about the safety of these workers, the CS responded, “Currently, there are over 3 million Kenyans living abroad. The issues faced by some affect less than 0.1 percent of our citizens overseas. We cannot discourage Kenyans from traveling abroad based on the experiences of a few. It is important to acknowledge that challenges exist everywhere.”

The government is urging qualified citizens to attend the interviews, reaffirming its dedication to addressing unemployment.

The inaugural day of the 2024 KCSE theory examinations was marked by a series of poignant events, including candidates giving birth and experiencing devastating losses.

Tragically, a male candidate from Tigania West in Meru County passed away on Sunday, mere hours before the national exams commenced.

Information regarding the circumstances of his death is limited. Meru County Commissioner Jacob Ouma confirmed the young man’s death, stating he was prepared to take his exams in the Tigania West Sub-County, but he offered no additional details about the situation.

Ouma conveyed his sympathies by stating, “We are deeply saddened by the loss of a student from the Tigania West region.” The ongoing Form Four examinations have drawn attention to the issue of teenage pregnancies, as four candidates are taking their initial papers in maternity wards—specifically in English and Chemistry.

In Meru County, two candidates are sitting for their exams at the Meru County Teaching and Referral Hospital. In Nakuru, a candidate went into labor just two hours before the start of the exams and is now receiving care at the Nakuru County Teaching and Referral Hospital.

Job Kaikai, the Sub-County Education Director for Nakuru East, confirmed, “One candidate will take their exams at the county hospital due to impending delivery.”

Meanwhile, at the Kericho County Referral Hospital, a student from Laliat Secondary School in Ainamoi Constituency welcomed a healthy baby in the early hours of the morning.

Joel Tonui, the Nursing Manager at Kericho County Teaching and Referral Hospital, reported, “She gave birth at 3 AM. An emergency procedure was performed, and she will remain here for 3-4 days for monitoring.” In total, Meru County saw 151 adults and 12 prisoners participate in their national examinations.

Two students from Moi University in Eldoret have tragically lost their lives after drowning in an open quarry near the university, located in the Kesses region of Uasin Gishu County.

According to reports, the two young men were swimming when the unfortunate incident occurred on Monday afternoon.

Kesses-area police chief Charles Chacha confirmed the report, stating that the bodies of the deceased have been retrieved and taken to the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Eldoret mortuary.

Authorities are currently conducting investigations into the incident.

The High Court has mandated that the government provide compensation to the residents of Mathare, Gwa Kairu, Mukuru Kwa Ruben, and Kiamaiko, who were forcibly removed from their homes due to accusations of constructing on riparian lands.

The court determined that these residents are deserving of equitable compensation for the loss of their personal belongings, property, and other possessions.

This ruling arose from the residents’ challenge against the government’s decision to evict them without offering suitable alternative housing.

As a consequence, countless individuals found themselves without homes, exposed to severe weather and potential flooding. Justice Mogeni determined that the government was aware of these communities yet opted to forcibly remove the residents, describing their treatment as inhumane and likening it to being “treated like rubbish.”

He stressed that the government has an obligation to treat its citizens with dignity and respect. While there is no specific law governing evictions, Kenya has ratified international agreements that outline the humane treatment of individuals facing eviction.

The court instructed that general damages be awarded to the petitioners, with the specific amounts to be decided by a collaborative committee of evictees and government officials within 120 days from the date of the ruling, but no later than April 2025.

Additionally, the court mandated that compensation should be disbursed within 60 days of completing the assessment, and a report detailing the payments must be submitted to the court after this period.

Justice Mogeni remarked that the abrupt evictions, executed without proper notification, subjected the petitioners to cruel and inhumane treatment, resulting in both mental and physical anguish that was unwarranted.

On Sunday, a newborn baby boy was discovered abandoned in a residential garbage bin at an apartment complex in Kitengela.

While it was difficult to determine right away whether the infant was alive or deceased, witnesses noted that he appeared to be in good health and might have been delivered just a few hours prior.

Residents reported that a collector of used plastic waste discovered an infant wrapped in a sack while rummaging through garbage.

“The Good Samaritan raised the alarm upon finding the baby, alerting those in the vicinity,” stated Mathew Muthosi, a caretaker at the apartment complex.

“Trash is gathered at this communal spot before being picked up by the town’s garbage truck,” added Muthosi.

A group of mothers who gathered at the scene were left bewildered, many questioning why a mother would abandon a seemingly healthy child.

Erastus Karanja, a 78-year-old elder in the community, spoke about the incident, urging new mothers to consider placing newborns they cannot care for in registered children’s homes rather than discarding them like refuse.

“This is the first occurrence of its kind in our area, and it’s truly heartbreaking. If you cannot care for a child, please reach out to a family member or an adoption center, or seek assistance from the community. Do not throw away a life,” implored Mzee Karanja.

Police from Kitengela arrived at the location and took the newborn to a nearby medical facility, vowing to investigate the matter further.