This archive report was first published on 25 June 2020.
Breaking News: Tanzanian Father of 30 Becomes Overnight Millionaire ¶
On Thursday, June 25, 2020, a small-scale miner in Tanzania made headlines after selling two rough Tanzanite stones for a staggering amount of money.
Saniniu Laizer, a 50-year-old father of 30, earned TSh 7.8 billion (KSh 357 million) from the country's mining ministry for the gemstones, which weighed 9.2kg and 5.8kg.
Laizer got more than KSh 300 million after selling the stones, making him an overnight millionaire.
Laizer's incredible story has left many in awe, and his achievement is a testament to the potential of small-scale mining in Tanzania.
Laizer's story is just one of many that have been making headlines today, Thursday, June 25.
Other Top Stories ¶
Police in Kakamega town are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 42-year-old man who died at a local lodging on the night of Tuesday, June 23.
The deceased had checked into the hotel with a woman, and after a night of copulating, the woman found him dead the next day.
A court in Machakos county has ordered a retrial for a father whose daughter confessed to framing him in a defilement case.
His case was highlighted by Citizen TV when his daughter confessed it was her mother who had coached and asked her to frame her father for defilement.
Orange Democratic Leader Raila Odinga is in Dubai to seek specialized treatment for what his brother Oburu Oginga has termed as minor back surgery.
Following the revelations, many Kenyan internet users have trooped to their social media platforms to send the 75-year-old leader messages of hope and wish quick recovery.
As the hearing of embattled Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru came to an end at the Senate, lawyer Ndwegwa Njiru representing the county assembly captured the attention of Kenyans.
The little-known advocate appeared sharp, eloquent, and precise and demonstrated a good understanding of the law and its application throughout the hearing.
