BY UPESI REPORTER,NAIROBI,27TH FEB,2021-President Uhuru Kenyatta has been elected as the new Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC). The president was elected during the
Month: February 2021
True leadership is given by the people not preplanned by a few tribal inclined people-DP Ruto
BY DPPS,ENDEBES,27TH FEB,2021-Deputy President William Ruto has said the 2022 presidential race will be development track records of the contestants. Ruto said that in the
181 people tests positive for the virus as 88 recovers
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,27TH FEB,2021-The Ministry of Health has said that 181 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in the country in the last 24
Postmortem examination reveals that Charity Kemboi and her son were suffocated, 3rd casualty died from carbon monoxide poisoning
BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,26TH FEB,2021-A woman and her son who were found murdered at the government quarters apartments along Jogoo road in Nairobi died due to
BURRYING THE HATCHET:MPs Simba Arati and Sylvanus Osoro reconcile at burial in Kisii
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,26TH FEB,2021-Dagoretti North Member of Parliament (MP) Simba Arati and his South Mugirango counterpart Sylvanus Osoro have reconciled following an incident where they
6 Deaths recorded as Kenya registers 410 new COVID-19 cases
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,26TH FEB,2021-Six more people have succumbed to COVID-19 in Kenya pushing the country’s cumulative fatalities to 1,853. In a statement issued on Friday,
A kibera court orders Suspects linked to the murder of Caroline Wanjiku Maina detained for 10 days
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,26TH FEB,2021-Two suspects linked to the murder of businesswoman Caroline Wanjiku Maina have been detained for 10 days to allow police conclude investigations
NANDI county Assembly becomes 2nd to reject BBI bill
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,25TH FEB,2021-Nandi County Assembly has become the second County to reject the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) Referendum Bill. This is after 23 Members of
8 People die as Kenya records 277 new COVID19 cases
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,25TH FEB,2021-Eight more people have succumbed to COVID-19 in Kenya pushing the cumulative fatalities to 1,847. The Ministry of Health, in a statement
Betty Kyallo makes a come back at the Mombasa road based Standard Group
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,25TH FEB,2021-Celebrated media personality Betty Kyallo has continued to tease fans with her next role on the screens after sharing a photo of
ODM extends period for presidential candidate applications
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,25TH FEB,2021-The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has extended the deadline for submission of applications by individuals who wish to be the party’s presidential
CORONA IN KENYA:Two die, 55 in ICU as Kenya records 280 new virus cases
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,24TH FEB,2021– Kenya on Wednesday recorded 280 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the country’s case load to 104,780, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has
Change of guard as NHIF as Uhuru appoints Nguyi as new board chair in latest parastatal changes
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,24TH FEB,2021-President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced new appointments to various government parastatal boards. In a special gazette notice dated February 23, the head of state
10 deaths as 194 more test positive for virus
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,23RD FEB,2021-Kenya on Tuesday reported 85,665 recoveries after 39 more patients were discharged. A statement from the Health Ministry indicated that 36 were
Clinical officers suspend strike after more than two months following court order
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,23RD FEB,2021-Clinical officers have opted to suspended their strike after 70 days following a court order. Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) Chairman
Court postpones assault case against ‘sickly’ Ex-Tetu MP Gethenji
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,23RD FEB,2021-An assault case against former Tetu MP Ndung’u Gethenji has been deferred after his lawyer told the court that he is sick.
It’s a supper Tuesday indeed as county assemblies overwhelmingly pass BBI Bill to sent it to the National assembly
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,23RD FEB,2021-The number of county assemblies required to sent the BBI Bill to the National assembly and the senate has surpassed the 24th
Kenya records 105 more COVID19 cases as 4 people die
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,22ND FEB,2021-The Ministry of Health has confirmed that 105 people have tested positive for the coronavirus in the last 24 hours. In a
Bobi Wine withdraws Uganda election result challenge
BY REUTERS,22ND FEB,2021-Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine said on Monday he was withdrawing a court case challenging presidential election results that handed victory to incumbent
Human error, bad weather responsible for Meru police plane crash-Report
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,22ND FEB,2021-Lack of flight path information and bad weather contributed to the crash of a police chopper in Meru last year according to
OPPO Kenya launches Reno5 series with two devices
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,22ND FEB,2021-The Reno5 will retail at Ksh41,999, while the Reno5 F, which starts selling on March 22, 2021 will retail at Ksh31,999. Reno5
BBI GREENLIGHT:Machakos, Makueni Governors pledge to pass BBI Bill
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,22ND FEB,2021-Machakos Governor Dr. Alfred Mutua and his Makueni counterpart Professor Kivutha Kibwana have endorsed the BBI Bill. The duo promised that MCAs
KPLC clears power lines at Soysambu Conservancy
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,22ND FEB,2021-Kenya Power and Lightning Company on Monday cleared the electricity distribution infrastructure at Soysambu Conservancy. The development comes after the power company
208 more people test positive for COVID19 as Kenya’s cases rise to 104,201
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,21ST FEB,2021-Kenya recorded 208 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday from a sample size of 3,415 tested in the last 24 hours. The total
POLITICAL DRUMBEATS: Mudavadi says Raila duped NASA colleagues into backing him in 2017
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,21ST FEB,2021-Amani National Congress leader Musalia Mudavadi on Sunday rubbished claims by Raila Odinga that he will not endorse any of his NASA
Covid: WHO pleads with Tanzania to start reporting cases
BY BBC NEWS,21ST FEB,2021-The World Health Organization has urged Tanzania to start reporting coronavirus cases and share its data. Tanzania is one of the few
Road Carnage:One dead, 6 injured after speeding beer truck rams matatu in Mwea
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,21ST FEB,2021-One passenger has died on the spot while six others sustained serious injuries after the Nissan matatu they were traveling in was
Police arrest three suspects in connection with Egerton University student murder
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,20TH FEB,2021-The Directorate of Criminal Investigation has arrested three suspects in connection to the murder of a 22-year-old Egerton university student, Eunice Muthoni
CORONA IN KENYA:152 new COVID-19 infections confirmed as a sample of 3,734 is tested
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,20TH FEB,2021-The Ministry of Heath has announced 152 new COVID-19 infections, tested from a sample of 3,734 in the last 24 hours. The
DP Ruto condemns use of criminal justice system in fighting political opponents
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,20TH FEB,2021-Deputy President William Ruto has condemned the use of criminal justice system after anti-riot police officers lobbed teargas at his allies and
Uhuru urges new CASs to focus on completion of State projects
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,19TH FEB,2021-President Uhuru Kenyatta has told newly appointed Chief Administrative Secretaries (CASs) to prioritise the completion of ongoing National Government projects in their
Kenya records 226 new COVID-19 cases,75 recoveries and 6 deaths
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,19TH FEB,2021-The Ministry of Health has announced 226 new COVID-19 infection in the country, tested from a sample of 4,606 in the last
Somali capital gunfire amid election protests
BY BBC NEWS ,19TH FEB,2021-Heavy gunfire has broken out in Somalia’s capital as opposition leaders defied a ban on public gatherings to protest about delayed
Kenya records 283 new COVID-19 cases, 66 recoveries and 6 deaths
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,18TH FEB,2021-Kenya’s total coronavirus cases have risen to 103,615 after 283 people tested positive for the disease from a sample of 4,822 tested
Three more counties of Vihiga,nairobi and Laikipia pass BBI bill
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,18TH FEB,2021-The BBI Bill has sailed through three more county assemblies; Vihiga, Nairobi and Laikipia which passed the Bill on Thursday, becoming the
3-judge bench set to hear 9 petitions against Nairobi DG Anne Kananu
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,18TH FEB,2021-Acting Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has appointed a three-judge bench to hear nine petitions against Nairobi DG Anne Kananu. Justice Said Chitembwe
Kisii becomes eighth county to pass the BBI Bill
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,18TH FEB,2021-The Kisii County Assembly on Thursday became the eight county in country to pass the Bridging Bridges (BBI) Bill. Other county assemblies
COVID19 claims yet anaother Tanzanian senior official and a top Namibian official Selina Tjihero
BY REUTERS,18TH FEB,2021-Namibia’s third secretary to Tanzania Selina Tjihero has died following a short illness. Namibia’s ambassador to Tanzania Tobia Lebbeus announced her demise on
President Uhuru reshuffles EIGHT PSs among them Dr Belio Kipsang from Education to Northern Corridor Devpt; replaced by Dr Julius Jwan.
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,17TH FEB,2021-President Uhuru Kenyatta has reshuffled a part of his cabinet with new appointments and re-alignments in various ministries. President Kenyatta, according to
DP Ruto asks politicians to form coalitions based on ideologies
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,17TH FEB,2021-Deputy President William Ruto has challenged politicians to strike alliances based on ideologies. He said Kenya was beyond tribal political formations. The
Kajiado county assembly becomes the latest to pass BBI Bill
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,17TH FEB,2021-Kajiado county has passed the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 2020, becoming the seventh to do so. Trans Nzoia, West Pokot, Busia, Siaya,
144 test positive for COVID19 as Kenya’s cases hit 103,332
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,17TH FEB,2021-Kenya recorded 144 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday from a sample size of 2,917 tested in the last 24 hours. The total number of confirmed cases
ODM Party chief Raila ODINGA says ‘hustlers versus dynasties’ narrative is similar to Nazism
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI ,17TH FEB,2021-ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga has likened the ‘hustlers versus dynasties’ narrative to Nazism saying it will have the same deadly
President Uhuru joins leaders in mourning Zanzibar’s first Vice President Seif Hamad
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,17TH FEB,2021-President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a message of condolence to His Excellency Hon. Dr. Hussein Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar and the People
Kenya records 174 new COVID19 cases, 86 recoveries, 2 deaths
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,16TH FEB,2021-The Ministry of Health on Tuesday announced that 174 people tested positive for COVID-19 out of a sample size of 2,848 tested
ANC, KANU, Wiper drum up support for Ford K candidate in Kabuchai
BY SOURCES,NAIROBI,16TH FEB,2021-The Amani National Party, KANU and Wiper Party have camped in Kabuchai constituency in Bungoma County to drum up support for Ford K
Central African Republic: War crimes trial of two ex-militia leaders starts
BY BBC NEWS,16TH FEB,2021-The former head of the Central African Republic (CAR) football federation, Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona, has pleaded not guilty to war crimes charges at
GREENLIGHT:Busia, West Pokot county assemblies pass the BBI Bill
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,16TH FEB,2021-West Pokot has passed the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment), Bill 2020. The county assembly now becomes the first in the Rift Valley region,
Kenya & IMF reach agreement on Ksh.262.7 billion 3-year loan
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,15TH FEB,2021-Kenyan authorities and the visiting team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement on the disbursement of a
BREAKING NEWS!! Bonchari MP John Oroo Oyioka is Dead.
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,15TH FEB,2021-The MP died while receiving treatment at Agha Khan Hospital Kisumu. Today Indeed has been a Dark Day in Kenya. Kisii region