BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,31ST,MARCH,2021-Kenya has recorded 1,412 new covid-19 cases, Health CAS Mercy Mwangangi said on Wednesday. This was from a sample size of 9,219. This
Month: March 2021
Sputnik V is wholesomely safe, Pharmacy and poisons board says
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,31ST MARCH,2021-The Pharmacy and poisons board says the Russian vaccine Sputnik V has been authorized for emergency use after evaluation. The board says
Raila meets ODM officials over issues affecting the country, says BBI Bill must be subjected to a referendum
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,31ST MARCH,2021-Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has said the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) Amendment Bill must be subjected to a referendum. In a
Aga Khan hospital suspends COVID19 Vaccination as stocks runs out
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,31ST MARCH,2021-The Aga Khan University Hospital has suspended the government-sponsored Covid-19 vaccination following the depletion of their stocks. The hospital said they will announce
Kiambaa MP Paul Koinange dies of COVID19 Complications in Nairobi
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,31ST MARCH,2021-Kiambaa MP Paul Koinange has succumbed to Covid-19 related complications. He passed on at Nairobi Hospital where he was undergoing treatment on
DP Ruto and his family receive COVID19 Jab, urge kenyans to actively participate.
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,30TH MARCH,2021-Deputy president William Ruto and his family have received the COVID19 jab at their Karen Residence in Nairobi.The DP who was vaccinated
Kenya records 1530 new COVID19 cases as 12 more patients succumbs
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,30TH MARCH,2021-Kenya has reported 1,530 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours from a sample size of 8,010. The country’s positivity
Parliament recommend Mutemi’s removal from MCK board
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,30TH MARCH,2021-A Parliament committee has recommended the removal of Tabitha Mutemi as a board member of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK). The
Sputnik V vaccine may be used in kenya without ministry of health approval- Dr. Amoth,
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,30TH MARCH,2021-Uncerntainty has gripped the country over the recently imported Russian-manufactured Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine in Kenya. On Tuesday, The Ministry of Health
The final bow: Mama Sarah Obama laid to rest in Siaya in line with Islamic rites
BY CORRESPONDENT,30TH MARCH,2021-The curtain has finally fallen on Mama Sarah Onyango Obama after she was buried at her Kogelo home in a private ceremony attended
President Uhuru Kenyatta signs into law the Employment (Amendment) Bill of 2019 .
BY PSCU/JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,30TH MARCH,2021-Parents who apply for adoption of children will now get one month pre-adoptive leave with full pay after President Uhuru Kenyatta signed
Tanzanian MPs unanimously approve Philip Mpango as new VP
BY NAMULONGO PETER/AGENCIES,30TH MARCH,2021-Tanzanian MPs have unanimously approved Dr. Philip Mpango as the country’s new Vice President. His name was presented to parliament for approval
18 deaths occurs as Kenya records 902 new virus cases
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,29TH MARCH,2021-Kenya on Monday recorded 902 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the country’s case load to 131,116, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has said.
Ex US . President Barack Obama mourns his grandmother Sarah Obama
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,29TH MARCH,2021-Former U.S. President Barack Obama has mourned his grandmother Mama Sarah Obama who passed on early Monday morning. Obama, taking to social
Arsenal, Real Madrid ‘to wait until summer for Martin Odegaard talks’
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,29TH MARCH,2021-Arsenal are reportedly happy to wait until the summer to hold talks with Real Madrid over a permanent deal for midfielder Martin Odegaard. The Norway international
CS Kagwe urges Kenyans to surrender oxygen gas cylinders
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,29TH MARCH,2021-Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe now says the country is facing an oxygen crisis in hospitals due to lack of oxygen gas
NARC-K’s Martha Karua now asks govt to intensify screening, vaccination in designated covid infected zones
BY WANJIKU WAWERU,NAIROBI,29TH MARCH,2021-Narc Kenya party is calling for an escalation of testing and vaccinations ín areas designated as disease-infected zones. This according to party
Mama Sarah Obama to buried in Kogelo on Tuesday
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,29TH MARCH,2021-The late Sarah Obama, former U.S. President Barack Obama’s grandmother, is set to be buried on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at her
Equity Bank 2020 net profit down 12% on high loan loss provision
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,29TH MARCH,2021-Equity Bank Group will for the second year running not allocate any dividends to its shareholders after they were withheld following what
Jamaican presenter Conrad Gray, popularly known as G Money takes over breakfast show at HBR after Shaffie was fired
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI, 29TH MARCH,2021-Homeboyz Radio has complied with orders from the Communications Authority by suspending the Lift Off Breakfast Show which was hosted by former employees Shaffie
Fire destroys huge part of Ruma National Park
BY CORRESPONDENT,29TH MARCH,2021-A fire which broke out on Sunday night has destroyed many hectares of land in Runa National park Suba south constituency in Migori
Transition: Mama Sarah Obama is dead
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,29TH MARCH,2021-Sarah Obama, former US President Barack Obama’s grandmother, has died in Kisumu aged 99. According to the family, Mama Sarah passed on
Atletico Madrid ‘considering Roberto Firmino, Luis Suarez swap with Liverpool’
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,28TH MARCH,2021-Atletico Madrid are reportedly weighing up a move for Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino as part of a deal that could see Luis Suarez head the opposite way. Suarez has
884 more test positive for COVID19 in Kenya as 13 more deaths are recorded
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,28TH MARCH,2021-Kenya on Sunday reported 884 new cases of Coronavirus bringing the total number of infections to 130,214. A statement by Health CS
Communications Authority cracks whip on Homeboyz Radio,fined 1M as breakfast show is suspended for 6 months
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,28TH MARCH,2021-The Communications Authority of Kenya has now slapped Homeboyz Radio with a Ksh.1 million fine and suspended its breakfast show for six
COVID19 STATISTICS:Kenya records 1,152 new cases as 6 people die
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,27TH MARCH,2021-The country’s fatalities have risen to 2,104 after another six death reports from diverse dates. Kagwe said that there are 1,212 patients
Arsenal ‘identify Paulo Dybala as Martin Odegaard alternative’
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,27TH MARCH,2021-Arsenal could reportedly target Juventus forward Paulo Dybala this summer if they are unable to secure a permanent deal for Real Madrid attacker Martin Odegaard. The Gunners are said to
KQ plans to suspend all Domestic flights between Nairobi and Mombasa Monday
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,27TH MARCH,2021-All domestic flights between Nairobi and Mombasa will be suspended effective mid-day on Monday, March 29, 2021. Kenya Airways Acting Chief Commercial
Govt allows those who want to travel into or out of infected zones until 8pm on Sunday
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,27TH MARCH,2021-Those who wish to travel to or from counties under lockdown have until Sunday 8pm to do so, Government Spokesperson Cyrus Oguna
Manchester United make £68.5m bid for Marcos Llorente?
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,MARCH 2021-Manchester United have reportedly tabled a £68.5m opening bid for versatile Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente. The 26-year-old has been on of the stars of the
The number of people to attend Funerals reduced to 50 with the said event being conducted within 72 hours-President Uhuru
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,26TH MARCH,2021-President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday ordered all funerals, cremations and interment ceremonies be conducted within 72 hours of confirmation of death. This
Movement in and out of Nairobi, Kajiado, Machakos, Kiambu and Nakuru banned in the latest curfew hours reviews
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,26TH MARCH,2021-President Uhuru Kenyatta has banned movement into and out of Nairobi, Kajiado, Machakos, Kiambu and Nakuru Counties following a spike in the
Bars to remain closed as president Uhuru bans sale of alcohol in restaurants in 5 counties
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,26TH MARCH,2021-President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday suspended the operations of bars in five counties beginning midnight Friday as part of a string of
President Uhuru joins other senior govt officials in receiving COVID19 Vaccine
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,26TH MARCH,2021-President Uhuru Kenyatta has joined other senior government officials in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine alongside members of his Cabinet and other senior
President Uhuru orders Cabinet, senior staff to take Covid-19 vaccine
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,26TH MARCH,2021-President Uhuru Kenyatta has ordered the Cabinet and all senior staff in the Executive to lead in getting the Covid-19 vaccine. Confirming
Manchester United Player of the Month nominees for March
BY NAMULONGO PETER ,NAIROBI,26TH MARCH,2021-Three Man United players have been picked to battle for the Player of the Month for March accolade. Luke Shaw, who
KCSE exams kick off countrywide as govt denies leakage reports
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,26TH MARCH,2021-The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination 2020 on Friday officially kicked off countrywide with the government dismissing any reports of
26 die of COVID19 as Kenya records 1,463 new cases
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,25TH MARCH,2021-The country on Thursday recorded 1,463 new Covid-19 cases from a sample size of 8,976 tested in the last 24 hours. This
Manchester United to lose four players as free agents this summer?
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,25TH MARCH,2021-Manchester United fear losing four players as free agents at the end of the campaign, according to a report. The Red Devils recently
ODM says it will unveil a mother of all coalitions
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,25TH MARCH,2021-ODM party on Thursday announced it is in the process of crafting a new political alliance that will shake the nation. ODM
FORD K, KANU, Wiper and ANC formally announce One Kenya Alliance to champion BBI and unity.
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,25TH MARCH,2021-The One Kenya Alliance will not participate in the forthcoming by-elections and will instead support candidates fielded by the Jubilee Party. Members
Harambee Stars takes on Egypt in an African Cup of Nation Qualifier at 7pm in Nairobi
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,25TH MARCH,2021-Harambee Stars will be taking Egypt in an African Cup of Nation Qualifier at the MISC Kasarani today from 7pm. Stars know that
KEPSA urges Gov’t to review curfew hours in curbing COVID19 spread
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,25TH MARCH,2021-The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has issued the government with proposals of additional measures to be instituted for the next 3
Kenya records 1,540 new COVID-19 infections, representing 16.47 of positivity rate
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,24TH MARCH,2021-The Ministry of Health has announced 1,540 new COVID-19 infections, tested from a sample size of 9,348 tested in the last 24
Sputnik V vaccine is not currently sold in Kenya, health ministry says
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,24TH MARCH,2021-The Ministry of Health now says the Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine has not met all the necessary regulatory approvals for use in
You must ensure sustainable solution is fund before closing refugee camps,UNHCR responds to Matiang’i ultimatum
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,24TH MARCH,2021-The UN refugee agency has urged the Kenyan Government to ensure that any decisions on the Daadab and Kakuma camps allow for
Tottenham Hotspur to revive interest in Lille’s Mike Maignan?
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,24TH MARCH,2021-Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering a move for Lille goalkeeper Mike Maignan amid uncertainty surrounding Hugo Lloris‘s future. Jose Mourinho’s current number one has been tipped to reunite with Mauricio
Three dead, several injured after Mandera bound bus hits an IED
BY CORRESPONDENTS,MANDERA,24TH MARCH,2021-At least three people have been killed and several injured when a bus they were traveling on, was hit by a bomb set
Malala kicked out as Deputy Minority Leader in senate,Kilifi Senator Stewart Madzayo takes over
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,24TH MARCH,2021-Kakamega senator Cleophas Malala has been kicked out as the Deputy Minority Leader by NASA Senators on Wednesday with Kilifi Senator Stewart
Kenya records 1,127 new COVID19 cases as positivity rate now hits 22.1pc
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,23RD MARCH,2021-Kenya’s COVID-19 positivity rate is now at 22.1percent after 1,127 more people tested positive in the last 24 hours from a sample