BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,31ST JULY,2021-Kenya on Saturday received 410,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccines from the UK government. The consignment was received by officials from the
Month: July 2021
Kenya records 1259 new COVID19 cases as positivity rate hits 15.6pc
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,31ST JULY,2021-1,259 people having tested positive for Covid-19, from a sample size of 8,081 tested in the last 24 hours pushing total confirmed
Political drumbeats:Gideon Moi declares presidential interest
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,31ST JULY,2021-KANU Chairman Gideon Moi says he will run for Presidency in next year’s general election. Speaking at his home county, the Baringo
CRIME WATCH:Detectives arrest three suspected Mpesa fraudsters
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,31ST JULY,2021-Three people were Friday arrested on suspicion of being Mpesa fraudsters. The three, two women and one man were apprehended at the
DP Ruto suspends his public engagements across the country due to escalation of COVID19 cases
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,30TH JULY,2021-Deputy president William Ruto has postponed his scheduled public engagements due to the escalating COVID19 cases in the country. In his tweet
KEPSA launches E-commerce booster portal to aid struggling MSMEs digital presence
BY CORRESPONDENT,NAIROBI, 30TH JULY,2021-The KEPSA E-commerce Booster Program targeting 2000 Micro, Small and Medium sized enterprises (MSMES) launched on 25th February 2021, has surpassed the
curbing COVID19 spread: Govt extends Curfew , public gatherings banned in new containment measures
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,30TH JULY,2021-The government has extended the daily 10pm to 4am curfew indefinitely, to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the county. The new
Police ordered to firmly ensure compliance with COVID-19 protocols
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,30TH JULY,2021-The National Police Service has been tasked with ensuring that the ban on all forms of gathering is strictly enforced throughout the
latest Judiciary changes affects 23 high court judges
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,30TH JULY,2021-High Court judge Justice Weldon Korir who is among six judges rejected by President Uhuru Kenyatta has been transferred from Nairobi. Korir
ODM to exit from NASA-Sifuna
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,29TH JULY 2021-Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s ODM party has resolved to exit Nasa. The Orange party announced on Thursday that it will
15 more patients succumb to COVID19 as Kenya records 1,068 new cases
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,29TH JULY 2021-Kenya on Thursday recorded 1,068 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the country’s case load to 201,009, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has
Cop Caroline Kangogo laid to rest at her parents home in Elgeyo Marakwet
BY KORIR JUMA,29TH JULY,2021-Cop Caroline Kangogo has finally been laid to rest at her parents home in Elgeyo Marakwet The body of police constable Caroline
CS Amina Mohamed’s husband dies in Nairobi after a short illness- Family
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,29TH JULY,2021-The husband of Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed is dead. The family said Khalid Ahmed died Thursday morning in Karen Hospital, Nairobi
Stateless Shona people celebrate becoming Kenyans
BBCCopyright: BBC More than 800 members of Kenya’s Shona community have been granted national identity cards, after existing as stateless people for generations. The official
Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan gets Covid jab in policy reverse
BY BBC NEWS,28TH JULY,2021People in Tanzania are being actively encouraged to get Covid-19 vaccinations in a dramatic change of policy for one of Africa’s most
Kenya records 1,006 new Covid cases as 13 more patients succumb
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,28TH JULY,2021-Kenya on Wednesday recorded 1,006 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the country’s case load to 199,941, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has said.
Narok stadium finally rebranded William Ole Ntimama Stadium
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,28TH JULY,2021-After more than a year since president Uhuru Kenyatta gave a go ahead for change of name of Narok stadium to be
Kenya records 976 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,27TH JULY,2021-Kenya has recorded 976 new COVID-19 cases from 6,896 samples tested in the last 24 hours marking a positivity rate of 14.2%.
Kenyans approve Uhuru’s Infrastructure, cohesion agenda-Survey
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,27TH JULY,2021-The majority of Kenyans are impressed by President Uhuru Kenyatta’s rollout of major development projects. The latest poll by research firm Tifa
Caroline Kangogo died of a single gunshot wound to the head – Gov’t pathologist
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,27TH JULY,2021-Killer cop Caroline Kangogo died of a single gunshot wound to the head, Chief gov’t pathologist Johansen Oduor has confirmed. Dr. Oduor
Kenya records 550 new COVID19 cases as positivity rate stands at 13.5%
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,26TH JULY,2021-Kenya on Monday recorded 550 new cases of Covid-19, from 4,087 samples tested in the last 24 hours with the positivity rate
MP Rigathi Gachagua released on Ksh.12M bail after facing charges related to fraudulently receiving Ksh.7B
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,26TH JULY,2021– Mathira Member of Parliament Rigathi Gachagua was Monday morning arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts to face corruption charges for allegedly
CJ Martha Koome makes about turn,asks court to dismiss case challenging President Uhuru’s decision on six judges
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,26TH JULY,2021-Chief Justice Martha Koome and the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) now want the court to dismiss a case challenging President Uhuru Kenyatta’s
Mudavadi calls for peace, no repeat of 2007 post election violence
BY CORRESPONDENT,NYANDARUA,25TH JULY,2021-Amani National Congress Party Leader Musalia Mudavadi winded-up his two-day tour of Nyandarua County with a call to Kenyans to embrace peace as
Kenya records 664 new COVID-19 cases, 16 deaths
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,25TH JULY,2021-Kenya has recorded 664 new COVID-19 cases from a sample size of 5,432 tested in the last 24 hours, marking a positivity
Political drum beats: ‘Defeating Ruto is my number one priority,’ Kalonzo declares
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,25TH JULY,2021-As the 2022 presidential race begins to take shape, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka says he is ready to face Deputy President
KUCCPS says 2020 KCSE candidates will know their universities, colleges by mid-August
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,25TH JULY,2021-The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) now says the 2020 KCSE candidates will know their fate by mid-August this
Kenya records 847 new COVID19 cases as positivity rate stands at 13.9pc
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,24TH JULY,2021-The Ministry of Health has reported 847 new COVID-19 infections in the country, based on a sample size of 6,080 people tested
CRIME WATCH: Double tragedy as Man stabbed to death at a funeral in Muhoroni during fight over ‘protocol’
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,24TH JULY,2021-A man was on Saturday afternoon stabbed to death after chaos erupted at the burial ceremony of a senior Kisumu County assembly
Presidential Appointment:Uhuru appoints Maj. Gen Ogolla as KDF’s new vice chief
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,24TH JULY,2021-President Uhuru Kenyatta has promoted Major General Francis Ogolla to Lieutenant General and named him Vice Chief of Defence Forces. President Kenyatta
Barcelona president confirms Antoine Griezmann is for sale
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,23RD JULY,2021-Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed that Antoine Griezmann is available for transfer this summer. The France international has been strongly linked with a return to Atletico Madrid,
DP Ruto Allies now claims that govt keen to cause violence during election through organized gangs
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,23RD JULY,2021-Deputy President William Ruto’s allies on Friday, July 23, alleged that the government was using militia to cause electoral violence come 2022. In a
Kenya records 12 deaths, 787 new virus cases
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,23RD JULY,2021-Kenya on Friday recorded 787 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the country’s case load to 195,898, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has said.
Bangkok closes public spaces as virus surges in Thailand
BY ABC NEWS BANGKOK,23RD JULY,2021– Thailand’s already locked down capital shut parks and the few remaining public places available to residents Friday, as the country
Robert Alai, Ringtone in Daylight Fight as DCI intervens
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,23RD JULY,2021-Political blogger Robert Alai was taken to the Kilimani police station after allegedly assaulting singer Ringtone in Kilimani on Friday, July 23.
CJ Koome condemns arrest of two high court judges, Judicial staff will not succumb to intimidation
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,23RD JULY,2021-Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged Judges to continue discharging their duties in accordance with their oath of office without fear. This
NOLONGER AT EASE: State accused of mischief in arrests of Justices Muchelule & Chitembwe
The Kenya Judges and Magistrate Association has filed a court petition seeking an injunction to prevent the DPP and DCI from prosecuting or arraigning Justice
DCI detectives arrest MP Rigathi Gachagua in Nyeri
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,23RD JULY,2021-Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua has been arrested by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in connection with an alleged Ksh.12
Kilifi residents finally gets title deeds for their lands as president Uhuru urges them not to sell them
BY PSCU,KILIFI,22ND JULY,2021-President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday issued 2,169 title deeds to residents of Rabai in Kilifi County, and urged them not to be enticed
Kenya records 15 deaths, 801 new COVID-19 cases as positivity rate at 13.7%
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,22ND JULY,2021-The Ministry of Health on Thursday announced that 801 people tested positive for COVID-19 from a sample size of 5,850 tested in
War on Malaria: President Kenyatta calls for intensification of fight against malaria in Africa
BY PSCU/JOAN WANJIKU,22ND JULY,2021-President Uhuru Kenyatta has called for the intensification of fight against malaria and other diseases ravaging Africa even as the continent tackles
Sad encounter: Families of Kangogo and murdered police officer Ogweno in a surprise meet up in Nakuru
BY JOAN WANJIKU,22ND JULY,2021-There was an unplanned meeting between the family of slain police officer Constable John Ogweno, 28, and the family of the woman
Milestone:Kenya launches locally manufactured malaria rapid diagnostic test kits
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,22ND JULY,2021-President Uhuru Kenyatta has Thursday unveiled the first locally manufactured malaria rapid diagnostic kit at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme in Kilifi
Milimani Chief Magistrate Martha Mutuku acquits Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria of assault charges
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,22ND JULY,2021-Milimani Chief Magistrate Martha Mutuku has acquitted Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria of assault charges after the complainant Joyce Wanja withdrew the
Kenya loses 11 more to Covid as 503 new cases recorded
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,21ST JULY,2021-The country’s fatalities have risen to 3,811 after another 11 patients succumbed to the disease on diverse dates. Kagwe said that there
LSK Deputy Secretary goes to court to challenge President Nelson Havi’s alleged interference with her employment
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,21ST JULY,2021-Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Deputy Secretary Florence Wairimu Muturi has filed a case at the Milimani Law Courts seeking to have
Tragic: Four killed in grisly crash along Mombasa Road
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,21ST JULY,2021-Four people have died in a grisly road accident along the Nairobi- Mombasa Highway at Mlolongo, Machakos County. Mlolongo assistant county commissioner
There will be a plan B if courts reject BBI constitutional change push
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,20TH JULY,2021-Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has said his team has a ‘Plan B’ should the higher courts reject BBI constitutional
It is not time to formulate tribal alliances but concentrate on development agendas-DP Ruto
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,20TH JULY,2021-Deputy President William Ruto has said that the era of choosing leaders based on tribal alliances is gone. The DP said it
Kenya’s COVID-19 positivity rate at 11.2% as 618 new cases, 17 deaths recorded
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,20TH JULY,2021-The Ministry of Health on Tuesday announced that 618 people tested positive for COVID-19 from a sample size of 5,507 tested in