BY DPPS,KWALE,31ST,DEC,2020-Deputy President William Ruto on Thursday attended Msambweni MP Feisal Bader’s homecoming party. Bader was on Tuesday last week sworn-in as a Member of
Month: December 2020
Kenya records 207 new COVID 19 cases , total cases rise to 96,456
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,31ST DEC,2020-Kenya has confirmed 207 more cases of the novel coronavirus, tested from a sample of 4,988 in the last 24 hours. In
China approves Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine, promises free shots for all citizens
BY CNN,31ST,DEC,2020-China approved its first homegrown coronavirus vaccine for general public use on Thursday, with officials promising to provide the general public with free inoculations.
New lease of life: EX IEBC CEO Chiloba appointed to the Youth Enterprise Development Fund board
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,31ST DEC,2020-Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) CEO Ezra Chiloba has been appointed to the Youth Enterprise Development Fund as a board
Thirdway Alliance unveils Angela Mwikali as Miguna’s running mate
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,31ST DEC,2020-Thirdway Alliance has unveiled Angela Mwikali as lawyer Miguna Miguna’s running mate for the upcoming Nairobi governor by-election. The National Elections Nomination
Kemsa refutes claims World Bank donated ventilators missing
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,30TH DEC,2020-The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority has dismissed claims that two ventilators donated to the Migori county government by the World Bank have
IEBC apologises over controversial ‘Burning Bridges Initiative’ tweet as tweeter admin is sacked
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,30TH DEC 2020-The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued an apology over a tweet that had sensationally termed the BBI as
COVID-19: Kenya records 112 new cases, 816 recoveries and 2 deaths
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,30TH DEC 2020-The Ministry of Health in a statement on Wednesday, announced 112 new COVID-19 infections, tested from a sample size of 3,327.
We shall work to ensure we beat our own set timeline for the BBI Referendum-Chebukati
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,30TH DEC 2020-The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Wednesday said it will set its own timeliness for the Building Bridges Initiative
Senate Passes Amended Anti-Doping Law Aligned To WADA’s 2021 Code
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,29TH DEC,2020-Senators on Tuesday unanimously passed the Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill 2020 that once assented into law by President Uhuru Kenyatta will see doping
IEBC sets March 23rd,2021 as the day Machakos County residents will elect Senator
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,29TH DEC 2020-Voters in Machakos county will have a chance to re-elect a new senator on March 23, the IEBC has said in
Kenya records 147 New COVID19 cases,138 recoveries as one patient succumbs
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,29TH DEC 2020-Kenya on Tuesday recorded 147 people positive cases of coronavirus, from a sample size of 3,043 tested in the last 24
New Mandate:Amos Nyaribo Takes Charge As Nyamira Governor
BY CORRESPONDENT,NYAMIRA,29TH DEC,2020-Nyamira Deputy Governor Amos Nyaribo was on Tuesday sworn in as the county’s Governor replacing John Nyagarama died on December 18. The swearing
Office of the Registrar of Political Parties clears Waititu to vie for Nairobi gubernatorial sit
BY UPESI REPOTER ,NAIROBI,28TH DEC 2020-Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been cleared by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) to vie
Accident: Four family members die, three others injured in road crash
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,28TH DEC 2020-Four people have died and three others seriously in an accident near Karemo junction along Bondo-Usenge road. The vehicle was headed
Thirdway Alliance party settles for Miguna Miguna as its Nairobi gubernatorial candidate
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,28TH DEC,2020-Thirdway Alliance has unveiled exiled and fiery lawyer Miguna Miguna as the party’s candidate for the Nairobi governor by-election. This comes a
Kenya records 69 new COVID-19 infections, 6 deaths and 98 recoveries
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,28TH DEC 2020-The Ministry of Health has announced 69 new COVID-19 infections from a sample of 1,987 tested in the last 24 hours.
Race To Replace Impeached Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko Begin taking shape
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,28TH DEC,2020-The Race To Replace Impeached Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko Begin Taking Shape today Monday As Political Parties Intending To Sponsor Candidates
ANC party leader Musalia Mudavadi loses his beloved mother Mama Hannah Atsianzale
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,28TH DEC,2020-ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi has announced the death of his mother, Mama Hannah Atsianzale Mudavadi. In a statement on Twitter posted on
Sad:Missing Kisii University don found dead in his house
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,27TH DEC,2020-Police officers in Kisii County have launched investigations into the death of a Kisii University don who was found dead inside his
KDF Kills Several Al Shabaab Terrorists In Lamu
BY KORIR JUMA,27TH DEC,2020-Several Al-Shabaab terrorists were killed Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Sunday during a raid in their hideout in Boni Forest. Police sources said
COVID19:425 recoveries as three patients succumb
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,27TH DEC,2020-Kenya on Sunday recorded 80 new virus cases, from a sample size of 1,601 tested in the last 24 hours. This brings
EX Kaloleni MP Gunga Mwinga dies of suspected COVID-19
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,27TH DEC,2020-Former Kaloleni Member of Parliament Gunga Mwinga is dead, his family confirmed the news early Sunday morning. The ex-legislator succumbed to suspected
Kenya records 130 new COVID19 cases as total infections now stands at 95,843
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,26TH DEC 2020-Kenya has maintained a Covid-19 positivity rate of below 10 per cent for a week running with 130 new cases reported
President Uhuru,Odinga and Ruto leads the nation in mourning ex CJ Evans Gicheru
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,26TH DEC,2020-President Uhuru Kenyatta led Kenyans in mourning former Chief Justice Evan Gicheru, who died Saturday, as a dilligent judge. Gicheru died on
TRANSITION: Former Chief Justice Evan Gicheru dies aged 79
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,26TH DEC,2020-Retired Chief Justice Evan Gicheru has died. Gicheru died on Friday morning aged 79 years . His demise was announced on Saturday
COVID19 cases now stands at 95,713 after Kenya records 282 new cases
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,25TH DEC 2020-Kenya announced 282 new COVID-19 cases on Christmas day, a remarkable decline marked throughout the month of December as authorities tightened
U.S. will require negative COVID-19 tests for all UK passengers
BY REUTERS,25TH DEC,2020-The U.S. government will require all airline passengers arriving from the United Kingdom to test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of departure
Likoni residents’ Christmas gift from State as floating bridge is launched
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,25TH DEC,2020-Likoni residents have every reason to smile as they will for the first time get a feel of the Floating Pedestrian Bridge
Unity call rent the air as Nyagarama is laid to rest-Photos
BY NAMULONGO PETER/CORRESPONDENTS,24TH DEC 2020-Leaders from Gusii region and beyond have called for unity even as the late Nyamira Governor John Nyagarama was laid to
Kenya records 236 new cases, 4 deaths, 212 recoveries
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,24TH DEC,2020-The Ministry of Health on Thursday announced that 236 people tested positive for COVID-19 from a sample size of 3,773 tested in
Truce at last as doctors call off strike after striking a deal with govt
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,24TH DEC,2020-The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has now called off their strike following successful engagements with the government through
Back to school:Field Officers On Leave recalled to Prepare For School Reopening In January
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,24TH DEC,2020-The government has recalled field officers from leave to prepare for schools reopening in January. Schools in Kenya will re-open fully on
Kenya records 427 new COVID19 cases,total caseload now at 95,195
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,23RD DEC,2020-Kenya records 427 new Covid-19 cases bringing the total number to 95,195 This is from a sample size of 7,593 tested in
President Kenyatta assents to Tax Amendment Bill 2020, Tea Bill 2018
BY PSCU,NAIROBI,23RD EC,2020 –President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday at State House, Nairobi, signed into law the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill 2020 which was passed on
Doctors stay put,say their strike will continue unless demands are met
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,23RD DEC,2020-Doctors in the country have vowed to go on with their industrial action unless their demands are met, telling Health Cabinet Secretary
Sad:A woman dies after her car plunged into the Indian ocean at Makupa Mombasa
BY UPESI REPORTER,NAIROBI,23RD DEC,2020-A woman whose car plunged into the indian Ocean at Makupa causeway in Mombasa has died. Ms Winnie Achieng 33,was pronounced dead
Ruto meets Feisal Bader a day after he was sworn in as Msambweni mp
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,23RD DEC,2020-Deputy President William Ruto on Wednesday held a meeting with Msambweni Constituency grassroots leaders led by the newly-elected MP Feisal Bader at
SURVEY: 70% of Kenyans worse off economically than last year – poll
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,23RD DEC,2020-Seventy per cent of Kenyans feel that their current economic situation is worse than it was this time last year, a new
Nairobi residents to vote in By-Election on Feb 18 to elect their governor
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,23RD DEC,2020-The by-election for Nairobi gubernatorial seat will be held on February 18. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued an
I am sorry,says Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa to those she offended through her remarks
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,23RD DEC,2020-Malindi Member of Parliament Aisha Jumwa has apologised to all those offended by her alleged reckless remarks during the recently concluded Msambweni
Kenya records 154 new COVID19 cases as total caseload hits 94,768
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,22ND DEC,2020-Kenya on Tuesday reported a total of 94,768 cases of Coronavirus after 154 more people tested positive. Health CS Mutahi Kagwe said
Good News:Safaricom announces new M-Pesa tariff reductions
BY JAON WANJIKU,NAIROBI,22ND DEC,2020-Safaricom on Tuesday announced new Mpesa tariff reductions. Chief Executive Officer Peter Ndegwa said the new tariffs is in consideration of the
Feisal Bader sworn-in as a Member of Parliament for Msambweni.
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,22ND DEC 2020-Msambweni by-election winner Feisal Bader been sworn-in as a Member of Parliament. Bader was on Tuesday sworn in days after clinching
Kenyans assured of their security during festive this season even as drivers are urged to be more cautious
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,22ND DEC,2020-The national police service has assured the nation of enough security during this festive season. Inspector general of police Hillary Mutyambai however
Five more deaths as Kenya records 114 new COVID19 cases
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,21ST,DEC,2020-Kenya on Monday recorded 114 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the country’s caseload to 94,614. Health CS Mutahi Kagwe in a statement said
Situation turns complicated for Kenyans as Doctors join clinical officers, nurses in strike
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,21ST DEC,2020-Kenyans seeking medical services in public hospitals will have it rough visiting public hospital for treatment after doctors across the country on
She Really Likes You, But She Isn’t Going To Beg You To Be Her Boyfriend
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,21ST DEC,2020-There’s a girl here. She’s a perfectly normal girl who has dreams and aspirations for herself. She’s smart, and she keeps things
NAIROBI Governor Benson Mutura signs budget warrants paving way for release of Sh37.5bn budget to NMS
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,21ST DEC,2020-The Nairobi Metropolitan services NMS director general Muhamed Badi has every reason to smile after NAIROBI Governor Benson Mutura signed budget warrants
Nairobi County Speaker sworn in to replace impeached Governor Mike Sonko in acting capacity for 60 days
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,21ST,DEC,2020-Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Benson Mutura has been sworn in as acting Governor, replacing Mike Sonko who was impeached on grounds of abuse