Tension is rising in Igembe Central, Meru County, after a group of angry youths torched the Baibariu Njuri Ncheke shrine, accusing elders of abuse and misconduct. The dramatic incident, which unfolded on Wednesday morning, has sparked heated debate about the role and credibility of the once-revered Njuri Ncheke Council of Elders. Why the Shrine Was…
The sentencing of Meru artist Vinny Mkali to 20 years in prison for defilement has divided opinion across Kenya. For some, the ruling is a straightforward matter of justice: a crime was committed, and punishment was deserved. But for many in my generation, the story feels heavier and more complicated. We feel sad not because…
Meru’s entertainment industry has been shaken after popular artist Vinny Mkali was sentenced to 20 years in prison for defilement. The judgment was delivered on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, by Magistrate Lilian Maina at the Meru Law Courts. The Case and Ruling According to court proceedings, evidence proved beyond reasonable doubt that Vinny Mkali had…
