BY BBC NEWS,30TH NOV 2017-The White House is discussing plans to replace Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with CIA chief Mike Pompeo, US media say.
Month: November 2017
Shabaab intelligence officer sentenced to 30 years in jail
BY CORRESPONDENT,MANDERA,30TH NOV 2017-A Mandera court on Thursday November 30 sentenced a Somalia national accused of spying for Al-Shabaab terror group to 30 years in
Three suspects accused of stealing kshs 50 million from KCB bank in Thika released on bond
BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,30TH NOV 2017-It is sweet freedom for three suspects charged in connection with theft of Sh50 million from Thika KCB Bank branch after
Terrorists will be dealt with without favor or fear,warns president Kenyatta
BY KORIR JUMA/PSCU ,30TH NOV 2017-President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday warned that the government will not tolerate any acts of terrorism in the country. Speaking
Jubilee party nominates 15 people to the EALA
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,30TH NOV 2017-The Jubilee Party has nominated 15 people to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA).The list consists of former civil servants and
Blow to Meru senator Mithika Linturi as Nairobi University de-registers his Degree
BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,30TH NOV 2017-Meru Senator Mithika Linturi has suffered a major academic blow after his University degree was de-registered.Nairobi university de-registered his degree after
Kenya Airways lists additional shares at the Exchange.
BY EURIDICE NZIOKA,NAIROBI,29TH NOV 2017-Kenya Airways PLC has listed additional shares at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) after two weeks temporary suspension to enable a
University Academic Staff Union deny reports that it had received kshs 5.2,vows the strike will go on
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,29TH NOV 2017-University Academic Staff Union has turned down reports in the section of the media that it had received kshs 5.2 billion
National Assembly Speaker receives names of NASA MPs to serve in various house committees.
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,29TH NOV 2017-There is a little light at the end of a dark tunnel for the National Assembly after the Speaker Justin Muturi
Alan Pardew confirmed as new West Bromwich Albion manager
BY SAMSON MBII,29TH NOV 2017-West Bromwich Albion have appointed former Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew as their new head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal. The
IPOA now begins probe into shooting of a seven year old boy and an expectant woman in Embakasi
BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,29TH NOV 2017-Independent police oversight Authority IPOA has launched investigations into the shooting of a seven-year-old boy and an expectant woman in Pipeline,
Tension remains high in Muhoroni in Kisumu county after cattle rustlers raid a village killing two people
BY CORRESPONDENT,KISUMU,29TH NOV 2017-Two people have died in Ochora village in Muhoroni constituency in Kisumu county after cattle rustlers raided the village along Kisumu-Kericho border
‘Four solders killed’ in Cameroon
BY BBC NEWS,29TH NOV 2017-Four soldiers have been killed overnight in the Cameroon’s English-speaking South-West province, a government source has told the AFP news agency.
Natioanl Assembly resumes sittings with major tasks a head
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,29TH NOV 2017-The National Assembly has resumed it’s sittings after a three week break.Members of parliament resume sittings with several key responsibilities
Transparency International Kenya launches strategic plan 2017-22
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,29TH NOV 2017-Transparency international Kenya has launched its strategic plan running from 2017 to 2022. Speaking during the launch in Nairobi on Wednesday
Suspected Shabaab militants strikes again,kill two AP officers in Lamu
BY CORRESPONDENT,LAMU,29TH NOV 2017-Suspected Al-Shabaab militants have ambushed an escort vehicle Lango La Simba in Nyongoro, along the Lamu-Malindi road killing Two Administration Police officers
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to wed in Windsor in May
BY BBC NEWS,28TH NOV 2017-Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will marry at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in May, Kensington Palace says. The Royal Family
NASA leader Raila Odinga insists wont recognize Kenyatta’s presidency,to be sworn in on 12th of December as president.
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,28TH NOV 2017-National Super Alliance (NASA) coalition leader Raila Odinga sys he will not recognize President Uhuru Kenyatta as president and will be
Two shot dead as police battle NASA supporters at Jacaranda
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,28TH NOV 2017-Two people have been shot dead as police and National Super Alliance (NASA) supporters engaged in running battles at Jacaranda grounds
We must all live in unity ,adhere to the rule of Law,Uhuru urges Kenyans
BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,28TH NOV 2017-President Uhuru Kenyatta has insisted that every Kenyan must be ready to respect the rule of law going forward. Speaking after
DP Ruto :It is time to reject hate and divisive politics
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,28TH NOV 2017-Deputy president William Ruto has urged Kenyans to reject any attempts from politicians to spread hate and divide them along political
Deputy president William Ruto takes oath of office
BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,28TH NOV 2017-The deputy president William Ruto has taken oath of office shortly after 12:40 pm.He first took the first oath that of
President Kenyatta takes oath of office
BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,28TH NOV 2017-Chief registrar Ann Amadi has led president Uhuru Kenyatta in taking oath of office at exactly 12:27pm. In a parked Moi
World’s attention on Kenya as president Kenyatta,DP Ruto set to be sworn in
BY EURIDICE NZIOKA,NAIROBI,28TH NOV 2017-The world’s attention is on Kenya as the east African nation is set to swear in the country’s incumbent president Uhuru
Security heightened in Nairobi as president Kenyatta is set to be sworn in
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,28TH NOV 2017-Security has been beefed up in Nairobi and its environs ahead of the inauguration of President Uhuru Kenyatta for a second
Chaos breaks out as Police teargas Opposition crowds at Jacaranda grounds
BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,28TH NOV 2017-The memorial service that the opposition coalition NASA plans to hold in memory of those who died due to violence that
Kasarani stampede leaves several injured
BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,28TH NOV 2017-An early morning stampede at Kasarani Sports Stadium has led to several injuries as hundred tried to gain entry into the
President Kenyatta is a proud grand father after he welcomes his first grand daughter
BY EURIDICE NZIOKA,NAIROBI,27TH NOV 2017- President Uhuru Kenyatta’s first son, Jomo Kenyatta and wife Fiona Achola have given the first familly every reason to smile
Prince Harry ‘thrilled’ to marry girlfriend Meghan Markle next year
BY BBC NEWS,27TH NOV 2017-Prince Harry says he is “thrilled” after announcing he is to marry US actress girlfriend Meghan Markle. The fifth in line
Three suspects accused of robbing KCB bank in Thika kshs 50 million arraigned in court
BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,27TH NOV 2017-Three robbery suspects accused of stealing Kshs 50 Million from Kenya commercial bank Thika Branch were on Monday arraigned in court
SAD: 10 year old girl kills herself in Likoni after she is denied a chance to travel to Nairobi
BY CORRESPONDENT,MOMBASA,27TH NOV 2017-Grief has engulfed a family in mirima area in Likoni Mombasa county after a 10 year old girl committed suicide. Sources have
CECAFA senior challenge fixtures released ahead of the start of the tournament on 3rd December
BY SAMSON MBII,27TH NOV 2017-Fixtures for this year’s CECAFA senior challenge cup to be staged here in Kenya have been released. The tournament begin on
Manchester United’s Romelu Lukaku will not face disciplinary for alleged kick on Brighton’s Gaetan Bong
BY SAMSON MBII,27TH NOV 2017-There will be no action taken against Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku for allegedly kicking out at Brighton defender Gaetan Bong.
Manchester United ‘given green light to move for £60m Jose Gimenez’
BY SAMSON MBII,27TH NOV 2017-Manchester United have reportedly been handed a boost in their pursuit of Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenez. The 22-year-old has not
Delegates from over 40 countries expected to grace President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Inauguration
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,27TH NOV 2017-It is all systems go for the swearing in ceremony of president Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto for a
High court in Mombasa hears a petition challenging governor Ali Hassan Joho’s victory
BY CORRESPONDENT,MOMBASA,27TH NOV 2017-Mombasa high court on Monday begun hearing a petition challenging governor Hassan Joho ‘s victory in an election held on August 8.
Police commence investigations in Kwale after a man is hacked to death in unclear circumstances
BY CORRESPONDENT,KWALE,27TH NOV 2017-Police are investigating an incident in which a 62 year man was hacked to death in his relative’s house on Sunday in
Pope in Myanmar: Francis faces tricky trip
BY BBC NEWS,27TH NOV 2017-Pope Francis has arrived in Myanmar on the first papal visit to the country that has this year been widely accused
Africa must pay critical attention to drug trafficking Menace -Matiangi
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,27TH NOV 2017-Acting interior cabinet secretary Fred Matiangi has called upon the African countries to critically look at the challenge of drug trafficking
MCAs rushed to hospitals in Mombasa after showing cholera like symptoms
BY CORRESPONDENT,MOMBASA,26TH NOV 2017-There was panic in Mombasa on Sunday after fifteen members of the Migori County Assembly were rushed to various private hospitals in
Three wounded in Starehe MP Jaguar’s motorcade accident
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,26TH NOV 2017-Motorcade belonging to Starehe Member of parliament Charles Kanyi also known as Jaguar was on Sunday involved in a road crash
It is time to heal the country after prolonged election period-Uhuru
BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,26TH NOV 2017-President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday November 26 urged kenyans and the political class to now turn their attention in healing the
Brimin Kipkorir is the 2017 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon winner
BY SAMSON MBII,NAIROBI,26TH NOV 2017-Brimin Kipkorir is this year’s Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon winner .Kipkorir used 2 hours, 12 minutes and 39 seconds to finish the
These are our options in dealing with Jubilee administration,says NASA as it unveils plan going forward
BY NAMULONGO PETER/CORRESPONDENT,MACHAKOS,25TH NOV 2017-The National super Alliance (NASA )has unveiled a plan to ensure that it’s supporters do not in anyway be swayed by
Police release schedule of operations around Nairobi during President Kenyatta’s swearing in
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,25TH NOV 2017-Nairobi residents traveling back and from different parts of the city will have to content with the schedule released by the
We have no idea about Tuesday NASA rally-Police
BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,25TH NOV 2017-Police have denied any Knowledge about the planned National Super Alliance NASA rally on Tuesday Next week. Nairobi police commander Japheth
Odinga castigates police for use of excessive force on NASA supporters
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,25TH NOV 2017-The national Super Alliance Leader Raila Odinga on Saturday criticized the police for what he termed as use of excessive force
Egypt attack: President Sisi pledges forceful response
BY BBC NEWS/KORIR JUMA,25TH NOV 2017-Egypt’s President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has vowed to respond with “the utmost force” after 300 people were killed at a
Egypt attack: More than 230 killed in Sinai mosque
BY BBC NEWS,24TH NOV 2017-Militants have launched a bomb and gun attack on a mosque in Egypt’s North Sinai province, killing 235 people, state media
Defence PS Saitoti Torome to serve six months jail for disobeying court order
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,24TH NOV 2017-Permanent Secretary in Ministry of Defence Saitoti Torome will serve to six months in civil jail without an alternative to fine