BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,30TH APRIL,2019-The Communications Authority of Kenya has released a new mobile numbering prefix 01xxx in addition to the currently existing 07xxx. CA Director
Month: April 2019
KNH to pay 114 retired staff Sh126 million as directed by RBA
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,30TH APRIL,2019– Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has been directed to pay 114 former employees a total of Sh126 million in terminal dues.The directive
Former Nairobi governor Dr Evans Kidero freed on Sh8 million bail
BY ANN MUNENE,NAIROBI,30TH APRIL,2019-The high court has freed,former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero on a Sh8 million bail or an alternative bond of Sh20 million.He
I will personally follow up Asbel Kiprop issue , IG Mutyambai affirms as he meets the athlete
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,30TH APRIL,2019-Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai has promised to personally the issue of on former Olympic Champion Asbel Kiprop. Mutyambai gave the
Kenya Airways posts Sh7.55bn loss for the period ending December 2018
BY CORRESPONDENT,NAIROBI,30TH APRIL,2019-Kenya Airways posted a Sh7.55 billion net loss for the period ending December 2018 as higher costs offset a jump in revenue. The
Kenya Rugby Union co-opts Wangui Kibe and Peris Mukoko into the Board of Directors
NAIROBI, Kenya, April 30, 2019/ — The Kenya Rugby Union (www.KRU.co.ke) has co-opted two women – Wangui Kibe and Peris Mukoko, into the Board of
Naftali Kinuthia charged with Ivy Wangechi’s murder,to be detained until May 9
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,30TH APRIL,2019-Naftali Kinuthia, the man accused of killing Moi University medical trainee Ivy Wangechi was on Tuesday charged with murder. Mr Kinuthia was
Relax all is under control,Safaricom tells stakeholders in a wake of Bob Collymore’s planned exit
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,30TH APRIL,2019-Stakeholders of the giant mobile phone services company Safaricom have been assured of stability ahead of the planned Bob Collymore’s exit later
Civil society activists demonstrate in Nairobi,protests rampant corruption
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,30TH APRIL, 2019-Civil society activists on Tuesday held a demonstration protesting what they say is a rampant corruption cases in the country .They
Crime Watch:KDF soldier shoots dead three relatives, kills self in Eldoret
BY CORRESPONDENT,ELDORET,30TH APRIL,2019- Police are investigating an incident in which a Kenya Defence Forces soldier has committed suicide after shooting to death three relatives at
A Man who hacked to death a Sixth Year female medical student at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital to be arraigned in court
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI, 30TH APRIL,2019-A man who hacked to death a Sixth Year female medical student at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) is
Unkown people steal eggs at the home of deputy president William Ruto in Eldoret
BY CORRESPONDENT,ELDORET,29TH APRIL,2019-Unknown people are reported to have gained access into the home of the deputy president Dr William Ruto in Eldoret and stolen ten
Its no longer at ease at Safaricom as Bob Collymore plans to step down
BY REUTERS ,NAIROBI,29TH APRIL,2019-The head of Kenya’s biggest telecoms firm Safaricom plans to step down in August for health reasons, but the government’s insistence he
Former Nairobi Governor Kidero to spend another night in police cell awaiting ruling on his bail application on Tuesday .
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,29TH APRIL,2019-Besieged former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero will spend Monday night in police custody awaiting a ruling on his bail application to delivered
Desist from associating Huduma Namba to the Biblical 666 number and instead turn up in large numbers to register,Kenyans urged
BY KORIR JUMA/CORRESPONDENT,LAMU,29TH APRIL,2019-You are been urged to come out in large numbers and register for Huduma Namba and desist from associating the imitative with
Pope Francis urges hairdressers to cut gossip
BY AFP,VATICAN CITY ,29TH APRIL,2019-Pope Francis on Monday welcomed hairdressers, hairstylists and beauticians to the Vatican but warned them not to indulge in gossip while
Tragic:Two people die as a matatu plunges into a ditch in Karura Forest
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,29TH APRIL,2019-Two have died and Several others injured after a 14 sitter matatu that was heading to Kiambu lost control and plunged into
Kidero, 5 others plead not guilty in Sh68mn scandal
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,29TH APRIL,2019– Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero together with five other former officials have pleaded not guilty after they were charged with the
South B United and Acakoro Ladies Crowned Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom Nairobi Winners
South B United and Acakoro Ladies Crowned Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom Nairobi Winners Nairobi Kenya – Monday 29th April 2019… Acakoro Ladies from Kasarani and South
Former Nairobi governor Evans Kidero expected in court over Ksh 68M graft case
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,29TH APRIL 2019- Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero and two other are expected in court Monday after spending the weekend in jail over
Motorists to enjoy free parking Today as JamboPay marks 10th anniversary
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,29TH APRIL 2019-Motorists in various towns across the country are Today Monday set to enjoy free parking as Online payment service provider JamboPay
Eliud Kipchoge does it again ,wins London Marathon
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,28TH APRIL 2019-Eliud Kipchoge has once again made Kenya proud ,winning the London Marathon men title for a fourth time clocking 2:02:38 to
Tragic:Two drown after their car is swept away by floods in Kitui
BY CORRESPONDENT,KITUI,27TH APRIL,2019-It was a tragic end two people traveling in a private care after they drowned at Mwewe River in Kisasi, Kitui County following
Family and Friends pay moving tributes to Jonathan Moi as curtain falls on a man described as a leader,loving and selfless
BY CORRESPONDENT,NAKURU,27TH APRIL 2019-Jonathan Moi son of the retired president Daniel Moi has been laid to rest amid moving tributes from Family and Friends. Thousands
SGR was not a priority in Uhuru China trip – CS Monica Juma
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,27TH APRIL,2019-Foreign Affairs CS Monica Juma has blamed the media for their reporting on the SGR loan deal by China. On Saturday, the
Jonathan Mo laid to rest at Kobimoi
BY CORRESPONDENT,BARINGO,27TH APRIL,2019-The son of the retired president Daniel Moi Jonathan Toroitich has been laid to rest at his h Kabimoi home in , Eldama
Kenyan govt secures Sh65.7bn for infrastructural development from China
By PSCU, BEIJING, China Apr 26 – President Uhuru Kenyatta today witnessed the signing of two project delivery agreements totaling to Sh 67.5 billion through concessional financing
You have 5 days to pay or be sued ,Mombasa governor Hassan Joho and Purity Ngirici told
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,26TH APRIL,2019-Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho and Kirinyaga Woman Rep Purity Ngirici have been given five days to pay a Ksh.6 million debt
Lawyer Assa Nyakundi released on Ksh 300,000 cash bail after he was charged with manslaughter in son’s murder case
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,26TH APRIL, 2019-Lawyer Assa Nyakundi has been released on Cash bail of Ksh 300,000 or Ksh 1 Million and a surety of the
Moving Forward :Govt says grade 3 pupils will sit national exams end of year
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,26TH APRIL 2019- The government has announced that grade Three learners currently studying the new competency-based curriculum launched this year will now sit
Governor Mutua puts those polluting River Athi on notice
BY CORRESPONDENT,MACHAKOS,26TH APRIL,2019-Machakos county governor Dr Alfred Mutua has put on notice firms ,individuals and businessmen dumping wastes into River Athi that they risk prosecution.
EACC detectives arrest EX Nairobi governor Dr Evans Kidero over alleged graft
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,26TH APRIL 2019-The ethics and anti-corruption commission (EACC) detectives Friday morning arrested former Nairobi Governor Dr Evans Kidero. Kiero is accused of among
WajirWestDecides: Ahmed Kolosh of Jubilee wins Wajir West by-election
BY CORRESPONDENT,WAJIR,26TH APRIL 2019-Ahmed Kolosh of Jubilee party is the winner of Wajir West parliamentary by-election held on Thursday. Mr Kolosh got 11,053 votes against
Confussion ,anger and despair as a child goes missing at the Machakos level five hospital
BY CORRESPONDENT,MACHAKOS,25TH APRIL,2019-Confusion ,Tension and anger are rife at the Machakos Level 5 Hospital after the alleged disappearance of a newborn baby at the facility.
Parliament makes a step towards protecting the country against more external borrowing
BY KORIR JUMA/JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,25TH APRIL, 2019-The Parliamentary Budget Office has moved to commence plans meant to protect the country from further foreign debts. It says
Heavy rainfall to be experienced in Kenya as a result of Cyclone Kenneth-Kenya Meteorological Department
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,25TH APRIL 2019-Kenya Meteorological department says Some parts of the country will feel the effects of Cyclone Kenneth even though the its effect
Embu Governor Martin Wambora sweats before MPs as he is taken to task on Ksh 468 expenditure
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,25TH APRIL 2019– Embu Governor Martin Wambora had a hard time when MPS took him to task to explain how his government spent
Kalonzo, Peter Kenneth visit former president Moi at his Kabarak home to condole with him
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,25TH APRIL 2019-Wiper Democratic Movement party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Gtanga Member of parliament Peter Kenneth on Thursday visited ex-president Daniel arap
DCI says Barclays Bank Sh11m ATM heist was an inside job
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,25TH APRIL 2019– Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) George Kinoti says Investigation into the Barclays Bank Sh11 million ATM heist over the Easter
Swazuri’s cross:Court orders former NLC chair to remain in custody until May 2 in bail review case
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,25TH APRIL 2019-Former National Land Commission (NLC) Chairman Muhammad Swazuri will remain in custody until Thursday next week when the court shall making
Tullow oil re-affirms its commitment as regards to a Final Investment Decision (FID) in Kenya by year-end
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,27TH APRIL, 2019-Tullow oil the company that has been undertaking oil exploration in Turkana county says it is still continuing to target a
These are the signs to look for if you think you have Malaria
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,25TH APRIL 2019-Kenya joins the world in marking the world malaria day with a call for concerted effort in fighting and defeating the
Huduma Namba registration will not be disrupted ,Govt affirms hours after French firm was banned
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,25TH APRIL,2019-The ongoing digital registration of persons well known as the Huduma Namba will not be disrupted despite the National Assembly voting to
Tanzanians flee Mtwara region as Cyclone Kenneth nears
BY UPESINEWS CORRESPONDENT,25TH APRIL 2019-Tanzanians in Mtwara region on Thursday were scrambling to leave with Cyclone Kenneth set to make landfall tonight. Authorities in the
Wajir West residents vote to elect their MP in a two horse race
BY KORIR JUMA,25TH APRIL, 2019-The residents if Wajir west constituency are voting today to elect their member of parliament in a by election.Two political parties
WARNING TO PARENTS: Too much TV ‘could damage your child for life
BY ANN MUNENE,NAIROBI, 25TH APRIL,2019-RA new report released by the World Health Organisation says more than one hour of screen time is dangerous to the
Man City take giant stride towards title with derby win over Manchester United
BY SAMSON MBII,NAIROBI,25TH APRIL,2019-Manchester City have taken a giant stride towards successfully defending their Premier League title courtesy of a 2-0 win over local rivals Manchester United at
Berlin FC wins Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom North Eastern Finals
Garissa, Kenya April 24th 2019… Berlin FC from Garissa are the 2019 winners of the Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom North Eastern region finals held today at
DP Ruto pays a visit to the family of Jonathan Moi,Condoles with them
BY DDPS,BARINGO,24TH APRIL, 2019-Deputy President William Ruto on Wednesday afternoon visited the family of Jonathan Toroitich at their home in Kabimoi, Baringo County to condole
Its all systems go for Wajir West by-elections set for Thursday,IEBC says preparations are complete
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,24TH APRIL,2019-The independent Electoral and boundaries commission (IEBC ) says all preparations for the WAJIR WEST by-elections set for Thursday are complete. Addressing