BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,30TH NOV,2020-The National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has resumed direct flights to the United States effective Sunday ending a near-11-month hiatus. The carrier
Month: November 2020
Kenya denies Somalia’s accusations after envoy was recalled
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,30TH NOV,2020-Kenya on Monday said it received no official notice demanding that Nairobi’s Ambassador to Mogadishu return home following allegations of interference with
17 more die of COVID19 as Kenya confirms 302 new infections over the last 24 hours
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,30TH NOV,2020-The Ministry of Health on Monday announced that 302 people tested positive for COVID-19 from a sample size of 3,038 tested in
So far so good:BBI secretariat says 1.5 million signatures collected so far
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,30TH ,NOV,2020-The BBI secretariat has said it has so far collected 1.5 million signatures. The team on Monday said it expects to hit
Nairobi governor Mike Sonko arrested
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,30TH NOV,2020-Nairobi Governor has been arrested. The governor was arrested at Office Park, Nairobi, during a meeting with MCAs; he is facing impeachment
The vaginal ring: Researchers inching closer to HIV/AIDS prevention
BY UPESI NEWS DESK,NAIROBI,30TH NOV 2020-Kenyan researchers are looking into the potential of the Vaginal Dapirivine ring, an antiretroviral drug,in prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS.
President Kenyatta Mourns Medical Professor James Kagia
NAIROBI 30th November 2020, (PSCU)— President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a message of comfort to the family, friends and relatives of Professor James Kagia who
I have a choice to take whatever stand i want on BBI if its in people’s interest ,DP Ruto tells his Critics After BBI U-Turn
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,30TH NOV,2020-Deputy President William Ruto has sought to break his silence and respond to confusion surrounding his support of the Building Bridges Initiative
Wolves striker Jimenez ‘comfortable’ after fractured skull operation
BY REUTERS,30TH NOV,2020-Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raul Jimenez underwent an operation on his fractured skull following a clash of heads with Arsenal defender David Luiz during
BBI signature collection drive:Wamalwa,Oparanya launch exercise in Western
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,29TH NOV,2020-Devolution Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa has joined governors from the western region in launching the signature collection drive in support of the
Kenya records 711 new COVID19 cases as 7 more die in the last 24 hours
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,29TH NOV 2020-Kenya’s COVID-19 death toll has risen to 1,452 after seven more patients succumbed to the virus. Health CS Mutahi Kagwe said
A civil society group accuses Uhuru and Odinga for making constitutional amendment journey personal
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,29TH NOV 2020– Linda Katiba Movement, a civil society group comprised of political leaders and activists has accused President Uhuru Kenyatta and
Woman Spikes Lover’s Drink In Nyali, Transfers Sh1.7mn From His Bank Account
BY JOAN WANJIKU,29TH NOV,2020-A woman has been arrested in the Kenyan coast after spiking his drink, and stealing Sh1.7 million from his bank account. 24-year-old
New Mandate:Pope Francis appoints Rev. Fr. Michael Odiwa as Homa Bay Bishop
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,29TH NOV,2020-Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Fr. Michael Otieno Odiwa as the Bishop of Homa Bay Diocese. The news of the appointment of
Result: Mahrez nets hat-trick as five-star Man City hammer Burnley
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,28TH NOV,2020-Riyad Mahrez grabbed a hat-trick as Manchester City roared back into goalscoring form with a 5-0 win over their whipping boys Burnley. Benjamin Mendy, with his
DP Ruto may after all declare his unequivocal support for the BBI
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,28TH NOV,2020-Deputy President William Ruto has given the strongest indication yet that he is on board the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) train, which
Kenya registers 949 new COVID19 cases bringing the national tally to 82,605
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,28TH NOV,2020-Kenya has recorded 949 new COVID19 cases raising the country’s caseload to 82,605. The latest positive cases are from a sample size
Police arrest 18 teenagers at a house party in Kihawa Sukari estate
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,28TH NOV,2020-18 teenagers were on Friday night arrested at a house party within Kahawa Sukari estate in Ruiru, Kiambu County. Police said the
Kenya records the highest cases of COVID19 infections at 1494 as 14 more die
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,27TH NOV,2020-Kenya has recorded 1,554 more Covid-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours as the country’s total caseload rises to 81,656. The caseload today is
Burial of Ex Matungu MP Justus Murunga to proceed as court lifts order blocking process
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,27TH NOV,2020-The court has now lifted an earlier order that blocked the burial of Matungu Member of Parliament Justus Murunga following an application
Nairobi MCAs say lives in danger after Sonko impeachment notice
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,27TH NOV,2020-Nairobi county assembly Minority Whip Peter Imwatok has claimed that the lives of MCAs are in danger. This is after a notice
Reject any proposals in the BBI that threaten independence of the Judiciary,CJ Maraga tells Kenyans
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI 27TH NOV, 2020-Chief Justice David Maraga has asked Kenyans to reject any proposed constitutional amendments through the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) that
Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: PM declares assault on regional capital Mekelle
BY BBC NEWS,27TH NOV,2020-Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says he is launching the “final phase” of the army’s operation in the northern region of Tigray
WAR ON CRIME:Three suspected gangsters shot dead in Nairobi’s Kariobangi estate
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,27TH NOV,2020-Three suspected gangsters were on Thursday night shot dead at kwa mbao area in Kariobnagi in Nairobi as police intensify crack down
Interfaith council raises concerns over alarming rate of COVID19 infections in the country,reduces the number of those to attend wedding to 50
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,26TH NOV,2020-The number of wedding guests allowed to attend the ceremony has now been reduced to 50 after the inter-faith council raised concern over
Sonko’s Cross:86 MCAs now endorse motion to impeach him
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,26TH NOV,2020-It is Now uncertain for Nairobi governor Mike Sonko after minority leader Micheal Ogada tabled a notice of impeachment motion at the
Late Matungu MP widows say burial delay is tormenting the family
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,26TH NOV,2020-Two widows of the late Matungu MP Justus Murunga now want the Court to lift an injunction stopping his burial saying the
Kenya records 780 new COVID19 cases as 10 more succumb to the virus
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,26TH NOV,2020-Kenya on Thursday recorded 780 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the country’s case load to 80,102, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has said.
Liverpool ready to sell attacking duo in January?
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,26TH NOV,2020–Liverpool are reportedly prepared to sell both Divock Origi and Xherdan Shaqiri during the January transfer window in order to raise funds for new signings. Origi was
We must align military training to emerging threats-President Uhuru
BY PSCU,NAKURU,26TH NOV,2020-President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday presided over an Officer Cadets Commissioning Parade at Kenya Military Academy in Lanet, Nakuru County. The officers were
Kenya Airways to fly direct luggage flights from Mombasa to UAE
BY UPESI REPORTER ,NAIROBI,26TH NOV,2020-National Flag carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has started direct cargo flights from Mombasa. KQ Cargo will initially run one weekly flight
Kenya records 810 new COVID19 cases as 8 more succumb
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,25TH NOV 2020-Kenya on Wednesday recorded 810 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the country’s case load to 79,322, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has
Former Embakasi East MP aspirant charged in Sh320 million defence tender scandal
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,25TH NOV 2020-Former Embakasi East MP aspirant Francis Mureithi has been charged with fraud of Sh320 million in a military tender scam. He
Uhuru castigates DCI Kinoti for reopening 2007/8 PEV cases
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,25TH NOV,2020-President Uhuru Kenyatta has criticised the move by the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) George Kinoti to conduct a probe on matters
Parliamentary committee grills Nick Mwendwa over CHAN
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,25TH NOV,2020-Football Kenya Federation president Nick Mwendwa was on Tuesday grilled by Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee(PAC) on Kenya’s missed chance to host the
BBI signature collection kicks off as Uhuru,Odinga launch exercise
BY UPESI REPORTER,NAIROBI, 25TH ,NOV 2020 – The collection of signatures for the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) has formally kicked off, following the launch presided
Transition:Former Kilifi South MP Mustafa Iddi is dead
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,25TH NOV,2020-The former member of parliament for Kilifi South Mustafa Idd has died. Iddi died while receiving treatment at a Mombasa hospital. The
17 more people dead as Kenya records 727 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,24TH NOV,2020-Seventeen more patients have succumbed to COVID-19 in Kenya bringing the death toll from the disease to 1,409. In a press briefing
NMS plan to remove PSVs from the CBD faces opposition as Senator SAKAJA says its not a good move
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,24TH NOV,2020-Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja says the plan by the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) to ban Public Service Vehicles (PSV) from accessing the
Health Ministry terms Claims Of Neglecting Health Workers After Strike Threat as untrue
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,24TH NOV,2020-The Ministry of Health has denied claims that it has neglected health care workers, after numerous complaints and threats for industrial action.
Your decision to reopen 2007/18 PEV cases only serves to fan incitement,DP Ruto tells DCI’s George Kinoti
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,24TH NOV,2020-Deputy President William Ruto on Tuesday termed the move by the Director of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti to revive investigations into the
Huge boost for proponent of constitutional change as IEBC approves BBI signature collection
BY NAMULONGO PETER,24TH NOV,2020-The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has released a template form that will be used in the collection of at
CRIME WATCH:Mother kills child over differences with husband in plot to flee with new lover
BY UPESI REPORTER,NAIROBI,23RD NOV 2020-A woman has been arrested after killing one of her two children at Kaplamai village in Kuresoi South, Nakuru County, in
A 41 years old woman to arraigned in court for hosting school kids at night in Nairobi
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,23RD NOV,2020-A 41-year-old woman identified as Millicent Kithinji who was arrested by the the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives for hosting school
FAO Warns Kenya Of Second Wave Of Locust Invasion From December
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,22ND NOV,2020-Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) now says that control operations are underway against small hopper bands that are forming from local breeding
Manchester City ‘end Lionel Messi pursuit’
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,22ND NOV,2020-Manchester City will make no attempt to prise Lionel Messi away from Barcelona, according to Spanish football expert Semra Hunter. Having been at war with the powers-that-be
14 succumb to Covid-19 as Kenya records 968 new cases in 24 hours
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,22ND NOV,2020-Kenya on Sunday recorded 968 new positive Covid-19 cases, from a sample size of 6,610 tested in the last 24 hours. This
All physical sessions at Meru Law Courts suspended for 14 days after several staff tested positive for COVID-19.
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,22ND NOV 2020-Chief Justice David Maraga has suspended all physical sessions at Meru Law Courts for 14 days after several staff tested positive
17 more people die as Kenya records 1,211 new COVID-19 cases
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,21ST NOV,2020-Seventeen more people have succumbed to the coronavirus in Kenya bringing the cumulative fatalities to 1,366. In a statement issued on Saturday,
CRIME WATCH:Police in Migori hunt for a man who stabbed his 28 years old to death
BY UPESI REPORTER ,21ST NOV 2020-A 28-year-old woman died on Saturday in Awendo town, Migori County after she was stabbed by her former husband. The