BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,30TH APRIL,2021-Kenya on Friday recorded 497 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the country’s case load to 159,318, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has said.
Month: April 2021
Odinga is healthy ,alive and ready to square it out for the leadership of kenya- Orengo
BY NEWS DESK,NAIROBI,30TH APRIL,2021-There is no political heavyweight in Kenya who can match Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga, Siaya Senator James Orengo has
Crime in the city as unidentified assailant shot a security guard in Nairobi’s Moi avenue
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,30TH APRIL,2021-Police in Nairobi are investigating an incident where an unidentified man shot a security guard who was manning a warehouse on Moi
South Africa’s Zulu regent Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu has died at 65,
BY REUTERS,30TH APRIL,2021-South Africa’s Zulu regent Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu has died at 65, officials said. Her death comes just over a month after
plans to stop cops from marrying takes effect on July 1st, dating colleagues to curb murders-CS Matingi
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,30TH APRIL,2021-The government is crafting rules that will stop police officers in marrying or dating colleagues. Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Mariang’i said a
The Catholic doctor who spoke ill of COVID19 vaccine dies of the disease
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,29TH APRIL,2021-Dr Stephen Karanja the chairman of the Kenya Catholic Doctors association KCDA has died from COVID19.Dr Karanja made headlines earlier in March
Kenya records 495 new Covid-19 cases as 19 succumb
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,29TH APRIL,2021-With a positivity rate at 10%, Kenya on Thursday recorded 495 new Covid-19 cases from a sample size of 4,929 tested in
Chelsea ‘lining up £90m bid for Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku’
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,Chelsea are prepared to pay £90m to re-sign Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan this summer, according to a report. The Blues are rumoured to have made signing either Lukaku or
Murathe quizzed over multibillion KEMSA scandal, denies involvement
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,29TH APRIL,2021-David Murathe, the vice-chairman of the Jubilee Party, has now said that he was never involved in the business dealings of Kilig
Kembi Gitura’s appointment as KEMSA board chair revoked as Mary Mwadime takes over
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,29TH APRIL,2021-Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has fired the members of the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) board. In a gazette notice dated Thursday, April 29, the CS
Kenya records 579 recoveries as 23 more succumb to virus
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,28TH APRIL,2021-Kenya on Wednesday recorded 834 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the country’s case load to 158,326, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has said.
The govt suspends flights from India as Covid cases surge
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,28TH APRIL,2021-Kenya has suspended passenger flight from India to Kenya for the next 14 days, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has announced. The new
KRA to collect Kshs. 517 Million from Mastermind Tobacco (K) Limited
BY CORRESPONDENT ,NAIROBI,28TH APRIL,2021-The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to collect tax of Kshs. 517,755,155.00 following a decision by the Tax Appeals Tribunal on 23rd April 2020
CAK cracks whip,suspends MT Kenya TV broadcasts for a month over inappropriate content
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,28TH APRIL,2021-The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) on Wednesday, April 28, took stern action against Mt Kenya TV over the recent airing of inappropriate
Police arrest Meru senator Mithika Linturi as house debates BBI Bill
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,28TH APRIL,2021-Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyoti has claimed that Meru Senator Mithika Linturi has been arrested. The legislature was arrested by individuals dressed in Police
Liverpool ‘still planning Ibrahima Konate move despite financial losses’
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,28TH APRIL,2021- Liverpool reportedly have no intention of scrapping their plan to move for RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate. The Merseyside giants have been linked with the
Leaders and kenyans mourn the passing on of a Veteran journalist Philip Ochieng
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,28TH APRIL,2021-Veteran journalist, author and renowned former Sunday Nation columnist Philip Ochieng is dead. Mr. Ochieng, according to his family, died at his
37 Wajir county assembly members vote to send governor Mohamed Abdi home
BY NEWS DESK,NAIROBI,2021-Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi was on Tuesday evening impeached. A total of 37 members voted in support of his impeachment while 10 voted
22 patients succumb to COVID19 as 192 others are admitted in ICU
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,27TH APRIL,2021-Kenya on Tuesday recorded 511 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the country’s case load to 157,492, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has said.
JSC nominates Martha Koome as next Chief Justice
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,27TH APRIL,2021-JSC acting chairperson Prof Olive Mugenda on Tuesday announced the commission has unanimously agreed to nominate Justice Martha Koome as the next
Land reforms: President Uhuru launches online platform as land transactions in Nairobi goes digital
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,27TH APRIL,2021-Land transactions in Nairobi have gone digital following the launch of an online platform. President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday said the platform
Do not alter in anyway the contents of the BBI bill pass it as it is ,ODM tells MPS
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,27TH APRIL,2021-The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has called for the passage of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) Bill in its entirety. ODM, in
47 Counties plan to Conduct COVID Emergency Drills To Test Preparedness
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,27TH APRIL,2021-The Council of Governors (CoG) is set to conduct drills across the 47 Counties to prepare for the worst COVID-19 scenario. Kenya
Appellate court okays nomination of next Chief Justice
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,27TH APRIL,2021-The Court of Appeal on Tuesday stayed the orders issued by the High Court barring the recruitment of the Chief Justice. Justice
194 people test positive for COVID19 as 21 succumb,Kenya’s positivity rate now at 10.9%
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,26TH APRIL,2021-Kenya has recorded 194 new COVID-19 cases from a sample size of 1,779 tested in the last 24 hours, marking a positivity
George Koimburi, Juja MP aspirant, released on cash bail
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI, 26TH APRIL,2021-George Ndung’u Koimburi, an aspirant for the Juja parliamentary seat has been released on Ksh 100,000 cash bail for allegedly forging
‘I was ready to go or to stay on’ Senator Wako’s battle with Covid-19
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,26TH APRIL,2021-Busia Senator Amos Wako has shared about his battle with Covid-19, an encounter he describes as a near-death experience. Wako, who is
Raphael Varane plays down Manchester United, Chelsea links
BY NAMULONGO PETER ,26TH APRIL,2021-Raphael Varane has insisted that he is “100% committed” to Real Madrid amid strong links with a move to the Premier League with Manchester United or Chelsea.
Kenya records 1153 new COVID-19 cases as positivity rate now stands at 12.4%
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,24TH APRIL,2021-The Ministry of Health on Saturday announced that 1,153 people tested positive for COVID-19 from a sample size of 9,316 tested in
Kenya records 773 new COVID19 cases an indication of 11.0% positivity rate
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,23RD APRIL,2021-Kenya’s coronavirus positivity rate was 11.0 percent on Friday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health. Just over 30 days
Chelsea eye move for Atletico Madrid’s Jan Oblak
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,23RD APRIL,2021-Chelsea are reportedly ready to swoop for Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak this summer. Despite splashing out on Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy since the summer of 2018, the Blues are
Court detains Former rugby player Olaba accused of plot to kill witness for 7 days
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,23RD APRIL,2021-Former rugby player Alex Olaba Mahaga will remain in police custody for a further 7 days following his arrest on Thursday night.
Curtains falls on JSC CJ interviews as last candidate Yano Alice says she is ready to take up the position
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,23RD APRIL,2021-Lawyer Alice Yano who is the youngest candidate to apply for the Chief Justice position says despite her age she is equal
IEBC comes out to set record straight on BBI Bill, distances itself from varying BBI Bill copies sent to counties
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,22ND APRIL,2021-As confusion continues to rock the country over the presence of different versions of the Constitution Amendment Bill, 2020, IEBC has distanced
Kenya records 904 new COVID19 cases as 20 more patients succumb
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,22ND APRIL,2021-Kenya on Thursday recorded 904 new Covid-19 cases, from a sample size of 5,673 tested in the last 24 hours, with the
I have a master plan to transform judiciary-Moni Wekesa
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,22ND APRIL,2021-Chief justice position candidate Dr Moni Wekesa on Thursday told the Judicial Service Commission he is a transformative leader who will take
Ednah Otieno becomes first Kenyan promoted to GB office
BY CORRESPONDENT,NAIROBI,22ND APRIL,2021-East African Breweries Ltd Group Human Resources Director Ednah Otieno has been appointed Human Resources Director for Diageo in Great Britain. Ms Otieno
Drone Space Receives ROC Certification for Commercial Drone Operations
BY CORRESPONDENT,NAIROBI,22ND APRIL,2021-Drone Space, Kenya’s most experienced unmanned Aircraft Academy, has received the Remote Operator’s Certificate (ROC) from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) for
21 more patients die of Covid as 1,441 recovers
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,21ST APRIL,2021-Kenya has recorded another 1,441 recoveries from coronavirus, in the last 24 hours, pushing the cumulative recoveries to 105,279. Health CS Mutahi
Nairobi CBD residents to content with dry taps as water supply is temporarily cut
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,21ST APRIL,2021-The Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company on Wednesday, April 21, announced that the water supply in the Central Business District has been
MultiChoice Kenya donates Sh2.3 million worth of PPEs to ministry of health
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,21ST,APRIL,2021-Health CS Mutahi Kagwe on Wednesday received a donation of Personal Protective Equipment worth Sh2.3 million donated by MultiChoice Kenya. The CS received
JSC barred from engaging in CJ nomination as court halts interviews for Supreme court judge
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,21ST APRIL,2021-The High Court has issued orders stopping JSC from conducting interviews for judge of the Supreme Court pending hearing of petitions filed
CS Magoha says KCSE exam results to be announced on May 10
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,21ST APRIL,2021-Education CS George Magoha on Wednesday launched the marking of the KCSE examination papers after the last paper was done on Wednesday.
Crime watch:KDF soldier killed in robbery in Utawala, Nairobi
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,21ST,APRIL,2021-A Kenya Defence Forces officer was shot dead on Monday night in a robbery in Utawala, Nairobi. Senior private Joseph Mwangi was walking
Nairobi residents to continue enjoying current parking fee as Court extends orders barring increase of city parking fees
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,21ST APRIL,2021-The High Court has extended orders barring the Nairobi City County Government from increasing parking fees for private cars and public service
Jubilee Party starts process to cut links with UDA associated with DP Ruto
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,20TH APRIL,2021-Jubilee Party SG Rapahel Tuju has written to the Political Parties Registrar on the dissolution of a 2018 partial coalition pact with
Court Orders Cash Bail Refund To Activist Kiama Accused Of Cyberbullying Uhuru
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,20TH APRIL,2021-A Magistrates’ court in Nairobi has ordered the refund of Sh500,000 cash bail deposited by human rights activist Edwin Kiama whose charge
1,560 recoveries as Kenya records 629 new Covid-19 cases
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,20TH APRIL,2021-From a sample size of 5,832 tested in the last 24 hours, Kenya has recorded 629 new Covid-19 cases, with the positivity
Uhuru’s creation of CAS post unconstitutional, court rules
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,20TH APRIL,2021-President Uhuru Kenyatta has suffered a blow after the High Court sitting in Nairobi has said the head of state ‘s move
DCI’s George Kinoti dismisses Gunsgalore feature aired on Citizen TV, terms it irresponsible journalism.
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,20TH APRIL,2021-Director of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti held a live demonstration broadcast on TV in a bid to save his neck after an