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Nurse in Trouble as A Man Sprinkles Spirit On His Body, Sets Himself Ablaze

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Mohamud Haret nursing burn injuries. Courtesy Photo Filed; Mteuleonline24 Editor's Review The nurse is said to have jokingly told him to douse himself with the methylated spirit and stirk a matchstick. May 28, 2022, 06:49PM. By Kevin Kemboi  ||   Mteuleonline24   2mins read... A seemingly light moment between a nurse and a man now alleged to be her friend turned tragic after he followed a piece of advice that was ostensibly made in jest. A statement by the National Police Services indicates that Mohamud Haret, a resident of Kora Kora area of Iftin had escorted a patient to Mukono hospital where his friend works as a nurse. On  arrival, he innocently consulted the medic if the methylated spirit he saw at the desk could cause burns. The nurse is said to have jokingly told him to douse himself with the methylated spirit and strike a matchstick to get the perfect answer to his question. "Mohamed, trusting the nurse, followed the advice by applying the tingl...

Sorrow as 12-Year-Old Girl Who Went Missing 2 Weeks Ago Is Found Dead, Kiambu County

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√ Maureen Wangui Kioi was last seen alive on April 20, 2022, wearing a black hoodie and matching trousers  √ The 12-year-old girl was sadly found dead on May 1, 2022, to the dismay of her family who was looking for her  √ Missing Child Kmatching trousers. "It is with great sadness that we announce that Maureen Wangui Kioi was confirmed as found deceased on May 1, 2022," Missing Child Kenya said. The organisation also asked Kenyans who have any information on how the young girl died to contact Githurai Mwiki Police Station. Maureen Kioi who was last seen alive on the said date was found dead on May 1, 2022, to the utter shock of her family and friends.   According to information shared by Missing Child Kenya, Maureen who was a pupil at Juter academy in Githurai 45 was last seen wearing a black hoodie and matching trousers. "It is with great sadness that we announce that Maureen Wangui Kioi was confirmed as found deceased on May 1, 2022," Missing Child Ken...

MoH Warns Motorists Stop Buying Fish From Naivasha Hawkers.

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MoH Warns Motorists  Stop Buying Fish From Naivasha Hawkers.   Women hawk fresh tilapia fish to motorists and passengers. Public health department says  unlicensed fish sellers have been hawking the commodity without adhering to spelt-out food-handling procedures. Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group "It is shocking to see the number of people involved in the illegal sale of fish and this might lead to food-borne illnesses," said the official. The department has discouraged consumers from purchasing fish from unlicensed outlets as it also raised the red flag over the mode of transporting the delicacy. "We cannot even be sure where the fish has been sourced from. The unhygienic environment, notwithstanding," added the official. The official called for close coordination between the fisheries department and public health officers to halt the business, as the official called for the building of special facilities for degutting fish.  Unlicensed fish sell...

David Sankok's Daughter Breaks in Tears As She Recounts Finding Brother's Lifeless Body.

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Summarized bulletins: √ MP Sankok's first-born daughter Rosemary is yet to get over the painful moment she saw her brother's lifeless body  √Rosemary had bought Memusi Sankok some ice cream, but when she sent her other brother to take it to him, they found him dead. √The distraught sister described Memusi as a jovial brother who was okay hours before his death. Nominated MP David Sankok's first-born daughter Rosemary has recalled the heartbreaking moment he found his brother's body. Sankok's 15-year-old son, Memusi Sankok, allegedly shot himself dead on the afternoon of Monday, May 2, after an argument with his father over his return to school. Speaking to journalists, a seemingly-distraught Rosemary could not hold her tears after recalling when her younger brother whom she had sent to get Memusi told her all was not well. She and her other siblings were out and had bought ice cream for him. "My little brother and I also went to pick fruits and also...

'I Will Marry When I Want' is coming back 30 years after it was banned. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o play Highlights Corruption.

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In Summary • The play revolves around hypocrisy, corruption of religion, capitalism and politics. Celebrated writer and scholar Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o’s controversial play ‘I Will Marry When I Want (Ngaahika Ndeenda)’ is set to make a comeback to the Kenyan theatres more than 30 years after it was banned. The play is set to be staged in both Kikuyu and English from May 12 to May 29 at the Kenya National Theatre. Some of the prominent themes in the play are hypocrisy, corruption of religion, capitalism and politics. Mteuleoline24 established that Nairobi Performing Arts studio director Nash Stuart told Word Is the play will mark the first time to be staged in English. It will be starring Kenyan thespians like Martin Githinji, Angel Waruinge, Nice Githinji and Annestella. "I am very excited to be directing a play by an iconic Kenyan writer," he said. "This one has such a unique place in Kenya’s history and has not been done for more than 30 years. It is also the...

Condolence & Prayers DP Ruto to Sankok's family following son's tragic demise.

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Deputy President WsR addressing journalists in a past state of the nation address at his Karen residence. Source Facebook [File: Mteuleonline24] DP Ruto has this afternoon condoled with the family of Nominated MP David Ole Sankok following the loss of their son. "Mheshimiwa David Ole Sankok and the family, you are in our prayers and thoughts during this painful time. May God grant you strength to bear with the loss of your son." He wrote in his Facebook social handle. This tragedy struck the home of nominated MP David Sankok after his son shot himself dead at his father’s home in Narok at early hours of Monday 2nd May.  Nevertheless, Mteuleonlie24 continually joins the DP and other Kenyans in sending prayers to the bearived family of Hon.Sankok.

Kalonzo Musyoka should abandon Azimio La Umoja and Join Kenya Kwanza: DP Ruto allies says.

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Ditch Raila and join Kenya Kwanza, Ruto allies tell Kalonzo Summary; √  They warn the Wiper boss of continued humiliation in Azimio In Summary √ Ruto allies tell Kalonzo he will not be given the number two slot in Azimio √ They assured him he will have his space in the Kenya Kwanza Alliance Allies of Deputy President William Ruto have asked Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to ditch Azimio presidential hopeful Raila Odinga and save himself from further humiliation. The politicians urged Kalonzo to consider teaming up with Kenya Kwanza Alliance saying his counterparts in Azimio will continue to disrespect him and still not pick the Wiper boss as Raila’s running mate. Led by UDA chairman Johnson Muthama, the leaders said Kalonzo’s treatment at former President Mwai Kibaki’s funeral and the manner in which Azimio wants to pick a running mate, was reason enough for Kalonzo to leave the formation. “We will not allow people to step on Kalonzo. From now on, President Uhuru Kenyatta...

World Press Day: The untold stories

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Kenya's media habitat can be better Summary Bulletins: √ The 2021 global press freedom index by Reporters Without Borders places Kenya at position 102 out of 180 countries, one of the worst rankings in recent times. √ Of concern this election year is the violence being meted out on journalists perceived not to be friendly to certain political parties. Today is World Press Freedom Day and is observed annually on May 3rd to inform that freedom of the press and freedom of expression are fundamental human rights.  Today also provides a chance to pay tribute to media professionals who risked or lost their lives in the line of duty.  Further,  we celebrate the milestones made in opening up the media space in Kenya. The country is currently home to more than 200 community radio stations, numerous newspapers, magazines, TV stations, online broadcasts and blogs not to forget to mention Mteuleonline24 blogspot. Killings, arbitrary arrests and detention of jou...