BY REUTERS ,31ST MAY,2019-Kenya’s year-on-year inflation fell to 5.49% in May from 6.58percent a month earlier. This is thanks to lower food prices, the Kenya
Month: May 2019
Spire Bank registers impressive performance in 1Q19 due to loan collection
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,31ST MAY 2019-Spire Bank Limited on Friday announced a profit after tax of Sh106.2 million during the first quarter ended 31st March 2019.
Reprieve for DCJ Philomena Mwilu as court faults DCI for obtaining evidence illegally
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI 31ST MAY 2019-Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has gotten a huge boost in her quest to have graft case facing her nullified
MPs house allowance issue lands in court,SRC wants implementation stopped
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,31ST MAY 2019-The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has moved to court seeking to have the implementation of Members of Parliament’s house allowance
Milestone:KNH Successfully performs its first ever weight reduction surgery
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI, 31ST MAY 2019-Kenyatta National Hospital has once again entered in the books of history after successfully performing its first ever weight reduction
You must act now to end gender based violence,Govt told
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,31ST MAY 2019-The Government has been urged to raise and act on the rampant cases of gender based violence in the country which
Neno Evangelism’s Apostle James Ng’ang’a rebukes his bishops over disrespecting his wife
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,31ST MAY 2019-Bishops serving in the NENO EVANJELISM CENTER ministry under the founder pastor James Maina Ng’ang’a are in trouble with their superior
New dawn beckons for Uchumi as the retailer Begins Testing Real Time Supplier Payment System
BY CORRESPONDENT,NAIROBI,31ST MAY 2019-Uchumi Supermarkets Plc has begun piloting a new payment platform that will make it possible for suppliers to be paid in real
Deputy CJ Philomena Mwilu to know her fate as court makes ruling in graft case
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,31ST MAY 2019- Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu will this morning know her fate in corruption case facing her. A five-judge bench is
President Kenyatta prays with Muslims at Jamia Mosque in a first
BY PSCU,NAIROBI,31ST MAY 2019- President Uhuru Kenyatta Thursday evening made history by becoming the first sitting President of Kenya to visit a Mosque and pray
Two petitioners win in a suit against Kisii County government over illegally awarding tender
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,30TH MAY 2019-The two petitioners who moved to court to sue Kisii County Government over illegal awarding of tenders have won after the
Sad:Missing Kenyan woman found dead in her house in Australia
BY NEWS DESK,NAIROBI 30TH MAY 2019-A Kenyan woman was on Wednesday found dead in her apartment in Australia after being reported missing by relatives and
DP Ruto says whatever wealth he has is by God’s grace ,vows to continue with his donations to churches
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,30TH AMY 2019-Deputy President William Ruto says what he has is by the grace of God. Speaking on Thursday during the National Prayer
South Sudanese president Salva Kiir visits former President Moi in Kabarak
BY CORRESPONDENT,KABARAK, 30TH MAY,2019-South Sudan President Salva Kiir has visited Former President Daniel arap Moi at his Kabarak home. President Kiir who was received by
KCB Group shareholders approves a proposal to acquire 100% of the issued ordinary shares of National Bank of Kenya Limited (NBK) via share swap.
BY CORRESPONDENT,NAIROBI,30TH MAY 2019-KCB Group shareholders have approved a proposal to acquire 100% of the issued ordinary shares of National Bank of Kenya Limited (NBK)
Please let us do as we say in war on graft,Uhuru tells leaders at the 17th annual National Prayer Breakfast
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,30TH MAY 2019-President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged political leaders to live by the words they have always said in fighting corruption as well
Three arrested after they were found with bhang and heroin in Lamu
BY CORRESPONDENT,LAMU,30TH MAY 2019-Police in Lamu have arrested three suspects who were found with bhang and heroin estimated to be worth about Sh22,400. Confirming the
Three things we learned from the Europa League final
BY AFP,BAKU, AUSTRIA,30TH MAY 2019-Chelsea thrashed Arsenal 4-1 in an all-English final in the Europa League on Wednesday. Here AFP Sport looks at three things
Health workers in Kirinyaga down tools
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,29TH MAY 2019-Health services in all public hospitals in Kirinyaga were on Wednesday paralyzed after health workers downed their tools claiming deplorable working
DPP Haji calls upon church leaders to reject mysterious donations
BY ANN MUNENE,NAIROBI,29TH MAY 2019-The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Noordin Haji has urged church leaders to reject cash given in churches by leaders which
Unwanted Cache:Police nab over 3 million pieces of banned plastic bags,Expired diapers in Kamukunji
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,29TH MAY 2019-Police have found 3 million pieces of banned plastic bags and another 2,131 of expired diapers in Nairobi’s Kamukunji area. The
State can’t deliver affordable houses without help – Uhuru
BY PSCU,NAIROBI,29TH MAY 2019-President Uhuru Kenyatta has said the government is working on innovative ways of delivering affordable houses. The President on Wednesday said the
No Service Disruption at KRA,says the agency
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,29TH MAY 2019-The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has assured taxpayers that there is no service disruption in all its operations. In a statement
Electrical Stimulation Proven to Help Boost Memory (Sponsored content)
BY GUEST WRITER,NAIROBI,28TH MAY 2019-Researchers have discovered that synchronizing brain waves with electrical brain stimulation can improve short-term working memory. They discovered that the application
I have not been summoned at the DCI over fake gold scam,says Wetang’ula
BY ANN MUNENE,NAIROBI,29TH MAY 2019-Bungoma Senator Moses Wetang’ula who was widely reported in the media to have been wanted at the directorate of Criminal investigations
Police arrest three suspects linked to Kakamega killings
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,29TH MAY 2019-Police have arrested three suspects connected to the brutal murder of six security guards in Kakamega . The Directorate of Criminal
There will be no special treatment for governors in war on graft,, EACC vows
BY NANCY CHELIMO ,NAIROBI,29TH MAY 2019- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has declared that governors suspected of stealing public resources will not be treated with any
Court fines man Ksh 1,500 for having sex at Uhuru park
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,29TH MAY 2019– A court has fined a man Ksh 1,500 or serve a jail term of one month after he pleaded guilty
Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o mourns following the demise of his mother Mama Dorcas Owino Nyong’o. At the time of her passing, Mama Dorcas was 98 years old.
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,28TH MAY 2019-Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o is in mourning following the passing of his mother Mama Dorcas Owino Nyong’o. Mama Dorcas was 98 years old.
Step by step on how to Register and Check KRA Pin Number
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,28TH MAY,2019-Many Kenyans associate registering for KRA pin or even filing for returns with a lot of stress and hustles,but its never the
Nairobi county govt introduces digital zebra crossing in Nairobi streets
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,28TH MAY 2019-The county government of Nairobi has introduced digital zebra crossing, with the aim of protecting pedestrians from being knocked down by
Shalom Hospital re-opened after 3 weeks of closure,following baby’s death
BY CORRESPONDENT,MACHAKOS,28TH MAY 2019– Shalom hospital in Machakos has been re-opened three weeks after it was closed due to death of a child who died
Verdict: MCA remanded for 5 days over ‘misusing’ DP Ruto photo
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,28TH MAY 2019-The court has ordered Weiteithie Ward member in Kiambu county Assembly Julius Macharia, who was arrested for displaying an image DP
Bungoma senator Moses Wetangula to record statement with DCI Over Gold Scam
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,28TH MAY 2019-Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula is on Wednesday set to record statement with the Directorate of Criminal Investigation over the controversial gold
An MCA in Kiambu arrested for Driving Vehicle Portraying Ruto as Commander-in-Chief
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,28TH MAY 2019-Police in Kiambu, have arrested Weitethie MCA for driving a vehicle displaying an image of Deputy President William Ruto as the
3 die in JKUAT Bus Accident Along Kenol-Murang’a Road
BY CORRESPONDENT,27TH MAY,2019-Three people lost their lives on Monday afternoon in an accident involving a university bus along the Kenol-Murang’a road. Sources says the three
Kirinyaga governor Ann Waiguru sweats before the senate as she is taken to task on Ksh2 Billion Missing County Fund cash
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,27TH MAY,2019-Kirinyaga Governor, Anne Waiguru, had a difficult time before the Senate Committee on Monday to explains just how over Ksh2 billion was
Prepare for sweeping changes in political arena, says Odinga
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,27TH MAY,2019– The Opposition leader Raila Odinga who is also Orange Democratic Party (ODM) Leader, has announced declared that the country should prepare
KRA allowed to collect withholding taxes from Sportpesa
BY CORRESPONDENT,NAIROBI,27TH MAY 2019-The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has received a go-ahead to collect more than Kshs 2.7billion worth of monthly taxes on withholding tax
KRA nabs Bhang disguised as herbal soap at JKIA en route to London
BY UPESINEWS REPORTER,NAIROBI,27TH MAY,2019-Detectives attached to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) on Sunday nabbed two kilograms of bhang disguised as herbal soap at Jomo Kenyatta
Not Yet again:Court extends housing levy delay order once more
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,27TH MAY 2019-The Employment and Labour Relations Court on Monday for the second time extended orders barring the government from implementing the contentious
Embakasi Inland Depot staff Caught unexpectedly as Uhuru makes impromptu visit to the facility
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,27TH MAY 2019-Staff at the Embakasi Inland Container Depot (ICD) where seized containers are being stored were caught unaware after President Uhuru Kenyatta
30 Dead, 200 missing after boat sinks on DRC Lake
BY VOA,,27TH MAY,2019-Authorities in western Congo say at least 30 people are dead and another 200 are missing after a boat sank on a lake.
President Uhuru to officially open the First Session of the UN-Habitat Assembly at the UN complex in Gigiri on Monday.
BY KORIR JUMA ,NAIROBI,27TH MAY 2019-President Uhuru Kenyatta is today expected to officially open the First Session of the UN-Habitat Assembly set to kick off
Sad:Police officer shoots himself dead in Umoja II AP camp
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,26TH MAY 2019-Cases of police officers taking their own lives continue to rock the country after an Administration Police officer working at Nairobi’s
Kimani Ichung’wa composes an artistic Rhyme to Roast Odinga over the gold scandal
BY ANN MUNENE,NAIROBI,26TH MAY 2019-Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wa on Sunday elicited excitment among worshipers at St .Francis Xavier Catholic Pariish in Naivasha when he composed
Ugandan accident:Four Kenyans killed
BY NAMULONGO PETER/CORRESPONDENT,BUSIA,26TH MAY 2019-Four Kenyans who were on a pilgrimage to Uganda on Sunday were killed and five others injured in a road accident
Atwoli wants president Uhuru to tame 2022 campaigns,focus on Development
BY JOAN WANJIKU,26TH MAY 2019-Central organization of trade union (COTU) Francis Atwoli now wants president Uhuru Kenyatta to tame politicians from from engaging in 2022
Transition: Ex-minister Oprong dies with bullet lodged in the head
BY CORRESPONDENT/JOAN WANJIKU,26TH MAY 2019-Former National Planning Assistant Minister Oduya Oprong has died.His death was confirmed by Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong . Oprong died on
Sad:Man commits suicide after strangling wife to death in Vihiga
BY CORRESPONDENT,VIHIGA,26TH MAY 2019-Police in Vihiga have launched investigation into a sad incident in which a 40-year-old man is alleged to have strangled his wife