74 more test positive for Covid-19 as positivity rate drops
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI, 17TH OCT 2021-Kenya recorded 74 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday from a sample size of 3,987 tested in the last 24 hours.
Mt. Kenya could still produce next President, says Muturi
by correspondent,17th oct 2021-Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi has said that the Mt. Kenya region could still produce the next President. Muturi told
Kenya’s day of glory as Elisha Rotich wins Paris Marathon
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,17TH OCT 2021-Kenya’s Elisha Rotich won the men’s race and Ethiopia’s Tigist Memuye topped the women’s podium at the Paris Marathon on Sunday.
No causalities as a nine storey bulding collapses in Ruiru
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,17TH OCT,2021-A nine-storey building that was under construction in the OJ area of Ruiru sub-county, Kiambu County, has collapsed. No casualties were however
Mudavadi urges Uhuru to lift curfew, cites economic strain
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,17TH OCT,2021-Amani National Congress leader Musalia Mudavadi has urged President Uhuru Kenyatta to lift the nationwide curfew. He said Kenyans are ready to
Kenya records 156 new COVID19 cases as positivity rate now stand at 3.5pc
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIRTOBI,16TH OCT 2021-The Ministry of Health announced 156 new infections on Saturday, from a sample size of 4,408 tested in the last one
Govt urged to swiftly Interven To Address Insecurity In Volatile Kerio Valley
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 16 –The National Council of NGOs has called on the government and other stakeholders to address persistent insecurity challenges in Elgeyo-Marakwet and
President Kenyatta Unveils East Africa’s First Public Molecular Imaging Centre
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 16 —President Uhuru Kenyatta has unveiled East Africa’s first public molecular imaging centre at the Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital (KUTTRH)
Manchester United ‘urge Marcus Rashford to concentrate on bulking up’
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,15TH OCT 2021- Manchester United are reportedly keen for Marcus Rashford to concentrate on building muscle in his upper body in order to limit his chances
Matiang’i criticizes court over its move to declare Huduma Namba rollout illegal
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,15TH OCT,2021-Interior CS Fred Matiang’i has faulted the High Court’s decision declare Huduma Namba cards rollout illegal. Attorney General Kihara Kariuki on Friday
Mother Nature’s furry: Self Confessed child killer Wanjala lynched in Bungoma
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,15TH OCT 2021-Self-confessed serial child killer Masten Wanjala has been lynched by mob in Kabuchai, Bungoma County. Wanjala escaped from Nairobi police on
3 cops arraigned over Masten Wanjala’s escape from cells
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,14TH OCT,2021-Three police officers who were on duty when self-confessed serial killer Masten Wanjala escaped from police custody were on Thursday arraigned at
REPRIEVE:EPRA reviews prices of petrol, kerosene downwards
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,14TH OCT,2021-Poor households are the biggest beneficiaries in the latest monthly fuel price review as the cost of a litre of kerosene drops
Kenya records 186 new COVID19 cases as positivity rate stands at 2.7%
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,14TH OCT 2021-Kenya on Thursday recorded 186 new Covid-19 cases, from a sample size of 6,965 tested in the last 24 hours, Health
Kenya records 170 new virus cases, 213 recoveries
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI 13TH OCT 2021-Kenya on Wednesday recorded 170 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the country’s case load to 251,483, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe
‘Bloodthirsty Vampire’ Masten Wanjala Escapes From Police Custody
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,13TH OCT,2021- A man, described by police as a “bloodthirsty murderer”, who confessed to killing at least 10 children has escaped from police
Olympian Agnes Jebet Tirop dies at her Iten home
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 13 – President Uhuru Kenyatta has joined Kenya’s athletics fraternity in mourning Olympian Agnes Jebet Tirop who was found dead in her
Biden to host Kenya’s President Kenyatta at White House
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,13TH OCT,2021-United States President Joe Biden will Thursday, 14th October 2021 host President Uhuru Kenyatta at the White House in Washington DC. According
Your interests will be safe under my watch Raila tells the youth, promises 4 cabinet positions
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,10TH OCT,2021-ODM leader Raila Odinga has promised to have the youth allocated at least four cabinet positions if he is elected President in
Punitive fine:Petroleum CS Munyes fined Ksh.500K for failing to appear before National Assembly committee
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,12TH OCT 2021-The National Assembly Committee on Finance has fined Petroleum Cabinet Secretary John Munyes Ksh.500,000 for failing to appear before the commitee
ICJ to deliver a ruling on Kenya-Somalia maritime border dispute at 3pm
BY JOAN WANJIKU, NAIROBI, 12TH OCT 2021-Kenya will know its fate on the escalating maritime border conflict with Somalia at around 3 pm on Tuesday,
Kenya records nine deaths, 96 new Coronavirus cases
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,11TH OCT,2021-Kenya on Monday recorded 96 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the country’s case load to 251,248, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has said.
FINDINGS:Kibwana, Wa Iria And Oparanya Ranked Best Performing Governors In New Survey
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 11-A new survey has ranked Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana top in development based on projects he implemented in his tenure. The report
KeNHA announces more measures to ease traffic along Expressway course
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,11TH OCT,2021-The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced further measures to ease traffic congestion along the Nairobi Expressway course. In a public
2022 ELECTIONS:Sossion Declares Support For Ruto And His UDA Party
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 11-Firebrand trade unionist Wilson Sossion has vowed to support Deputy President William Ruto in his presidential bid next year. Sossion, who is
OKA chiefs call for massive voter registration, promise to stick together
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,11TH OCT,2021-Kenyans have been urged to register in big numbers to be able to participate in next year’s general elections and ensure OKA
Nanny arrested for killing 7-year-old boy, injuring mother in Baringo
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,11TH OCT,2021-A murder suspect who was on the run after killing a 7-year-old boy and injuring his mother has been arrested. Lydiah Kipng’etich
Several people left homeless as State demolishes houses in Mukuru slum
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,11TH OCT,2021-Several people have been left homeless after government officials flattened houses on a road reserve within Mukuru Slums, Nairobi. Officials say the
Kenya records 159 new COVID19 cases, 2 deaths and 181 recoveries
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,9TH OCT,2021-Kenya now has a total of 251,057 confirmed positive COVID-19 infections, up from 159 new cases announced by the Ministry of Health
Fashion Icon Orie Rogo Manduli Laid To Rest In A Colourful Event As Mourners Brave Rains
KITALE, Kenya Oct 9 – Hundreds of Kenyans braved heavy afternoon rain on Saturday and converged in sorrow, celebration and pride to attend the burial
Welcome to MT Kenya region we are not visitors ,DP Ruto Taunts Opponents
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,9TH OCT,2021-Deputy President William Ruto has continued taunting ODM Leader Raila Odinga and One Kenya Alliance principals over their recent attempts to make
Late KBC anchor Badi Muhsin laid to rest at Kariakor muslim Cemetery
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,9TH OCT,2021-Badi Muhsin, a veteran journalist and news anchor who died on Friday, was on Saturday laid to rest at the Kariakor Muslim
TRANSITION:Veteran KBC Swahili news broadcaster Badi Muhsin dies in Mombasa aged 61
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,8TH OCT 2021-The kenya broadcasting cooperation’s fraternity and the nation at large is mourning the sadden death of Veteran Broadcaster Badi Muhsin.The celebrated legendary
Kenya records 170 new COVID19 cases as254 recovers
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,8TH OCT,2021-The Ministry of Health has announced another 170 new cases of coronavirus from a sample size of 6,162 tested in the last
Kenya -Somalia tussle far from over as govt says won’t recognise Maritime case ruling against Somalia
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,10TH OCT,2021-Kenya has said it has withdrawn compulsory jurisdiction from the International Court of Justice and will not recognize the judgement in the
I convinced Kibaki to appoint Uhuru as Deputy PM, he owes me-Kalonzo
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,7TH OCT,2021-Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has now revealed that he played a significant role in President Uhuru Kenyatta’s appointment as Deputy Prime
Gideon Moi says he is OKA’s best choice to replace Uhuru
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,10TH OCT,2021-KANU Chairman and OKA alliance principal Gideon Moi continued to rally support for the alliance as the best choice for Kenya as President
MKF says President Kenyatta is the undisputed king of GEMA
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,10TH OCT,2021-A group of influential personalities drawn from the Mt Kenya region has maintained that President Uhuru Kenyatta remains the only recognized leader
MOH announces 208 new COVID19 infections as 51 patients recover
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,7TH OCT 2021-The Ministry of Health announced 218 new COVID-19 infections, from a sample size of 5,350 tested in the last one day
Magoha hits out at UoN leadership over fee hikes
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,7TH OCT,2021-Education CS George Magoha has taken on the University of Nairobi leadership for fee hikes effected in September. In September, UoN increased
Tanzanian novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah wins Nobel Prize for Literature
BY BBC NEWS,7TH OCT 2021-Tanzanian novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah has been awarded the 2021 Nobel prize in literature, the award-giving Swedish Academy said on Thursday. He
Less than 5% people fully vaccinated against Covid in Africa – WHO
BY WHO,GENEVA,7TH OCT 2021-World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said that inequality in access to coronavirus vaccines is still a big challenge to
Kenya’s COVID-19 positivity rate hits 2.7% after 130 cases, 25 deaths recorded
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,6TH OCT 2021-The Ministry of Health on Wednesday announced that 130 people tested positive for COVID-19 from a sample size of 4,869 tested
Man in Nyamira kills wife, commits suicide over suspicion she infected him with HIV
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,6TH OCT 2021-Police officers in Nyamira County are investigating an incident where a man allegedly killed his wife before committing suicide. The lifeless
Gov’t declares Monday next week a public holiday
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,6TH OCT 2021-The government has declared Monday October 11, 2021 as a public holiday. This is according to a public statement released on
Raila says he has no offshore accounts in the wake of Pandora Papers leak
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,6TH OCT 2021-ODM leader Raila Odinga has declared he has no offshore accounts, asking those having monies and properties outside the country to
Man Who Attempted To Kill Hotelier William Osewe Jailed For 23 Years
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,6TH OCT,2021-Businessman Tom Mboya Oywa was sentenced to 23 years in jail Wednesday for the attempted murder of prominent hotelier William Osewe in
Prisoner Shot Dead In Vihiga During Botched Escape
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,6TH OCT 2021-A 26-year-old prisoner from Vihiga County was on Monday shot dead after he attempted to escape from police custody. According to
Outstanding teachers feted as Kenya joins the world in marking world teachers days.
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,5TH OCT 2021-Thirty-one teachers from across the country have been recognised by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) for their exemplary performance as the
Kenya records 189 new COVID19 cases as nine succumb
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,5TH OCT,2021-Coronavirus cases in the country have increased by 189 from a sample size of 6,367 tested in the last 24 hours. Health