BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,21ST MAY 2018-As investigations into the 9billion new NYS scandal takes shape Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has now invited Public Service Cabinet
Month: May 2018
All NYS top officials currently under probe send on compulsory leave
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,20TH MAY 2018-National Youth Service (NYS) employees currently under investigation over Sh 9 billion scandal have been sent on compulsory leave.This was confirmed
Police accidentally shoots Woman dead,injures man in Nairobi
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,20TH MAY 2018- Police accidentally killed a woman on Sunday in Nairobi and injured a man in their car at City park. According
weather man warns of more floods as heavy rainfall is expected in several parts of the country in the next three days
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,20TH MAY 2018-Kenya Meteorological Department is warning that heavy rainfall will be experienced in several parts of the country in the next three
Prince Harry to marry Meghan Markle as world watches
BY AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE, Windsor, United Kingdom, May 19 – Britain’s Prince Harry and US TV star Meghan Markle tie the knot on Saturday in
Police are hunting for a suspect printing fake Identity cards for terrorists
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,19TH MAY 2018-Police have placed a Sh 1 million cash reward for anyone who will give information that will lead to the arrest
It is a narrow escape for Governor Alfred Mutua,Maangi as Ogembo Nyakorokoro footbridge collapses
BY CORRESPONDENT,KISII,18TH MAY 2018-Machakos Governor Dr Alfred Mutua and Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi escaped death narrowly in Kisii after the Ogembo Nyakorokoro footbridge which
Reprieve for Linturi as court orders Nairobi university to reinstate him as law student
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,18TH MAY 2018-Meru Senator Mithika Linturi has gotten reprieve after the high court on Friday ordered Nairobi university to award him his law
You better go for hypertension screening early,it may save your life,Kenyans urged
BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,17TH MAY 2018-Kenyans have been urged to take advantage of free hypertension screening services bein offered in public hospitals to be screened on
Mikel Arteta given Arsene Wenger backing for Arsenal job
BY SAMSON MBII,17TH MAY 2018-Arsene Wenger has insisted that former Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta “has all the qualities” needed to become the club’s next manager.
Flood victims contract waterborne diseases in Tana River camps
BY CORRESPONDENT,TANA RIVER,17TH MAY 2018-Woes facing Close to 700 flood victims living in camps in Tana River County continue to escalate as an outbreak of
Sad:Garden City Mall MD’s wife committs suicide in Nairobi
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,17TH MAY 2018-Police are investigating the controversial circumstances in which wife of Garden City Mall managing director committed suicide at their home in
The announcement by Nairobi governor Mike Sonko that he had nominated lawyer Miguna Miguna as Nairobi DG continues to draw mixed reactions
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,17TH MAY 2018-The announcement by Nairobi governor Mike Sonko that he had nominated Lawyer Miguna Miguna for his deputy position continues to elicit
Miguna Miguna says Deputy Governor nomination a ‘malicious distraction
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,17TH MAY 2018-Lawyer Miguna Miguna says he has no idea of the big talk everyone is talking about that of his nomination to
You must solve your issues on citizenship first before you are vetted for Nairobi DG,Elachi tells Migunabe
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,17TH MAY 2018-Even though Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has nominated lawyer Miguna Miguna for the post of deputy governor, there still lies huddles
David Moyes leaves West Ham United
BY SAMSON MBII,16TH MAY 2018-West Ham United have confirmed that manager David Moyes has left the club. The Hammers have opted not to renew the
North Korea summit: US hopeful Trump-Kim meet will go ahead
BY BBC NEWS,16TH MAY 2018-The Trump administration is hopeful its summit with North Korea will go ahead, despite threats of cancellation. A White House spokesperson
Sad:Man goes Berserk in Bungoma,kills his two parents and a neighbor
BY CORRESPONDENT,BUNGOMA,16TH MAY 2018- A sombre mood engulfed Siritanyi village in Kanduyi, Bungoma County, on Wednesday after a man went crazy hacking his two parents
Boinnet shocker as Governor Sonko becomes the first to have security reduced,same fate to also affect other governors
BY EURIDICE NZIOKA,NAIROBI,16TH MAY 2018-Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko becomes the first governor to have his security team reduced with 13 officers been withdrawn , leaving him
President Uhuru,DP Ruto leads mourners in a memorial service to honor 48 victims who perished in Solai Dam tragedy
BY PSCU/CORRESPONDENT,16TH MAY 2018- A memorial service for 48 victims who perished last week after Patel dam in Solai Nakuru county broke its banks was
punitive sentence as man in Mombasa is imprisoned for life for peddling Bhang
BY CORRESPONDENT,MOMBASA,16TH MAY 2018-A man in Mombasa will have to serve life in prison after he was arrested while transporting 155 rolls of bhang from
Abuse of Persons on social media could land you in jail as President Uhuru assents to Cybercrimes Bill
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,16TH MAY 2017-Spreading of fake or unverified information on social media or electronic platforms could land you in jail after President Uhuru Kenyatta
Miguna Miguna will not be coming home after all and this is why
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,16TH MAY 2018-Controversial lawyer Miguna Miguna will not be returning to Kenya today as earlier anticipated after all. This is after the Immigration
landslides displaces over 15 families in Muranga,properties worth millions also destroyed
BY COORESPONDENT,MURANGA,15TH MAY 2018-Landslides have occurred in Muranga county displacing over 15 families .The land slides occurred on Monday night affecting several areas in the
Controversial televangelist Gilbert Deya released on Sh10 million cash bail
BY EURIDICE NZIOKA,NAIROBI,15TH MAY 2018-Controversial Televangelist Gilbert Deya was on Tuesday released on Sh10 million cash bail or Sh10 million bond. In his ruling
Former Nairobi Deputy Governor Polycarp Igathe is now the Chief Commercial Officer at Equity Bank
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,15TH MAY 2018-Former Nairobi Deputy Governor Polycarp Igathe has landed another plumb job opportunity at Equity Bank .Sources have told WWW.UPESINEWS.CO.KE Igathe has
Mavoko cemetery land scandal sends former PS Kirui,Gakuo to jail
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,15TH MAY 2018-Two former powerful public figures local government secretary Sammy Kirui and former Nairobi Town Clerk John Gakuo have been jailed and
A suspect in recent attack on former NCBD Timothy Muriuki who surrendered to police charged
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,15TH MAY 2018-Brian Shem Owino who is a fourth suspect in connection with the assault on former Nairobi Central Business District Association Chairman
Ruaraka land tussle may lead to closure of two public schools as the matter takes a different turn
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,14TH MAY 2018-Two public schools in Nairobi are on the verge of closure if land tussle on which they are built is anything
One of 5 suspects accused of attacking Muriuki surrenders to police
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,14TH MAY 2018-One of the five suspects accused of attacking Nairobi Central Business District Association (NCBDA) Chairman Timothy Muriuki has surrendered to police
Bobasi MP Innocent Obiri denies incitement to violence charges
BY CORRESPONDENT,KISII,14TH MAY 2018-Bobasi MP Innocent Obiri was on Monday charged with incitement to violence in a Kisii court. The legislature was charged together with
Gaza clashes: Dozens killed as US opens Jerusalem embassy
BY BBC NEWS,14TH MAY 2018-At least 41 Palestinians have been killed and 1,800 wounded by Israeli troops in clashes on the Gaza border, Palestinian officials
suspect in the murder of Muranga principal Samuel Mbogo to remain behind bars for two weeks.
BY CORRESPONDENT,MURANGA,14TH MAY 2018-The major suspect in the murder of Gatunguru Secondary School principal Samuel Mbogo who is the wife Ms Alice Mugechi will remain
Eldoret high court closed indefinitely as lawyers decry transfer of judges and magistrates
BY CORRESPONDENT,ELDORET,14TH MAY 2018-The Eldoret Law Courts, including the High Court has been closed indefinitely after lawyers went on strike following what they say was
100 cuban doctors to finally arrive in the county as Health ministry, Governors sign MoU
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,14TH MAY 2018-100 Cuban doctors are on their way to Kenya after the Health ministry and the Council of Governors signed an MOU
Sad:secondary school principal in Muranga murdered in cold blood
BY CORRESPONDENT,MURANGA.13TH MAY 2018-Police are investigating the circumstances in which Gatunguru Secondary School Principal, Mr. Sammy Mbogo was murdered in Kiharu, Murang’a County and his
Police arrest Bobasi MP over incitement
BY NAMULONGO PETER/CORRESPONDENT,13TH MAY 2018-Police have arrested Bobasi MP Innocent Obiri and his aide over incitement charges. Mr Obiri was apprehended outside Nairobi’s Hilton Hotel
Hull City edge out Gor Mahia in a 4-3 win through shootout
Hull City FC claimed a 4-3 shootout win over Gor Mahia FC on Sunday after the match ended 0-0 in regulation time.This was after Goalkeeper Callum
All bodies of Solai Dam tragedy positively identified
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,13TH MAY 2018-The bodies of the victims of the Nakuru Patel Dam tragedy that had not been identified have been positively accounted for
Ebola not in Kenya,says Govt as elaborate screening measures for infection is mounted
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,11TH MAY 2018-The government says there is no any reported case of Ebola in the country .The disease has since claimed close to
DPP now orders investigation into patel Dam tragedy that claimed over 50 lives
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,11TH MAY 2018-The director of public prosecution Noordin Haji has ordered investigations into the cause of the Patel Dam tragedy in Solai, Nakuru
Alikiba sets records straight concerning the controversial handshake with Diamond Platnumz at Agnes Masogange’s burial
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,11TH MAY 2018-In the recent weeks fans of two bongo artists have Diamond platinumz and Alikiba been treated to what looked like differences
Government assures Subukia dam tragedy survivors of help as t death toll hits 41
BY NAMULONGO PETER/CORRESPONDENT,NAKURU,10TH MAY 2018-The government has assured the victims of Solai dam tragedy that they will be given the necessary support to rebuild their
Security measures heightened at JKIA ahead of launch of direct flights to united states-Government
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,10TH MAY 2018-The government continues to adopt improved security measures at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport as the country gears up for a
Alex Ferguson released from intensive care, will continue rehabilitation
BY SAMSON MBII,10TH MAY 2018-Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has been released from intensive care. The 76-year-old underwent emergency surgery after suffering a brain
Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria in response to rocket fire
BY BBC NEWS,10TH MAY 2018-Israel says it has struck almost all of Iran’s military infrastructure in Syria, in response to an Iranian rocket attack on
All six bodies of the gold miners who perished in Migori retrieved
BY CORRESPONDENT,MIGORI,10TH MAY 2018-Six bodies of the gold miners who were buried alive in Migori County have been retrieved. This ends any hope of finding
The number of the dead from Nakuru dam disaster now hits 38
BY CORRESPONDENT,NAKURU,10TH MAY 2018-27 people were killed when Patel Dam burst flooding villages in the Subukia area of Nakuru County on Wednesday night. The Tragedy
KNCHR urges Government to facilitate Miguna’s return next week
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,9TH MAY 2018-The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has urges the government to help in facilitating the return of lawyer Miguna
South Korea ex-president Park leaves jail for medical care
BY AFP,SEOUL,9TH MAY 2018-Disgraced former South Korean president Park Geun-hye briefly left prison to receive medical care at a hospital in Seoul on Wednesday, a