BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,30TH OCT,2021-A detective based at Parklands Police station is nursing a bullet injury at a city hospital, after he accidentally discharged one round
Month: October 2021
Covid-19 positivity rate at 2.9% after 142 new cases
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,30TH OCT,2021-Kenya on Saturday recorded 142 new Covid-19 cases, from a sample size of 4,950 tested in the last 24 hours, Health CS
Laikipia insecurity:Govt to send additional security officers to Laikipia-PS Kibicho
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,30TH OCT,2021-The Government will send more security agents to laikipia to support those on the ground as they seek to quell the violence
COVID-19: 4 Counties yet to vaccinate more than 1% of the population
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,30TH OCT,20210-COVID-19 Vaccination remains low in the Counties of Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, and Marsabit with less than 1% of the population fully vaccinated.
Kenya Records 80 New COVID-19 Cases, 4 Deaths; Positivity Rate At 1.9%
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,28TH OCT,2021-Eighty more people have tested positive for Covid-19 from a sample size of 4,188 tested in the last 24 hours, translating to
Governor Waiguru cries foul Waiguru days after decamping to UDA Amid Reports Of Looming Arrest
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,28TH OCT,2021-Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has come out to protest a supposed plan by the government to instigate graft charges against her just
Papacy appointment: Pope Francis Appoints Archbishop Phillip Anyolo To Head Catholic Archdiocese Of Nairobi
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,28TH OCT 2021-Pope Francis has appointed the Archbishop of The Catholic Diocese of Kisumu Rev. Philip Anyolo to serve as the Archbishop of
Kenya records 99 new COVID-19 cases From 4,895 Samples
BY JOAN WANJIKU ,AIROBI,27TH OCT,2021-The Ministry of Health on Wednesday announced that 99 people contracted COVID-19 from a sample size of 4,895 tested in the
Sad:Mandera Boy Set On Fire By His Brothers Dies
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI, 27TH OCT,2021-The 14-year-old boy from Mandera County who was allegedly set on fire by his brothers has succumbed to the fire injuries.
Kiagu Ward by-election to be held on December 16-IEBC
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,27TH OCT,2021-The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has announced that the by-election for Member of County Assembly for Kiagu Ward in Meru County
Study Shows 2pc Decline In Malaria Prevalence Over 5 Years
NAIROBI,Kenya, Oct 27 – The country has made strides in efforts to eliminate malaria by the year 2030 with a survey conducted by the Division
Africa’s GDP may fall by 30 percent due to climate change, President Kenyatta cautions
BY PSCU,NAIROBI,26TH OCT,2021-President Uhuru Kenyatta has cautioned that in the absence of urgent climate change adaptation action, Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) risks contracting by
Kenya records three deaths as 151 test positive for Covid-19
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,18TH OCT,2021-The Ministry of Health has announced 151 new cases of Covid-19 from 7,224 samples tested in the last 24 hours. The cases
Weatherman says most parts of the country will experiences over the next one week
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,26TH OCT,2021-The Kenya Meteorological Department has said that rains are expected in most parts of the country in the next one week. In
Fighting COVID19:Over 5 million Kenyans vaccinated against Covid-19
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,26TH OCT,2021-The cumulative Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country have finally surpassed the 5 million mark after the Ministry of Health announced
Muturi Says Central Kenya Free To Support Any Party, Candidate For The Presidency
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 26- National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi now says that Mt Kenya residents will ultimately decide who to vote for in various elective
This is why i joined UDA,Governor Waiguru
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,26TH OCT 2021-Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has explained why she decided to join Deputy President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance party. Waiguru said
Governor Anne Waiguru joins Ruto’s UDA party,ditches Jubilee
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,26TH OCT,2021-Kirinyaga Governor Anne Mumbi Waiguru has officially joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), a party she plans to use to defend her
Junet Mohamed says his words were taken out of context as he Explains Remarks on Raila That Caused Public Outrage
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,26TH OCT,2021-Suna East Member of Parliament, Junet Mohamed, on Monday, October 25, explained what he meant when he said that ODM leader Raila
Not yet Uhuru:Supreme Court temporarily halts swearing-in of Ann Kananu as Nairobi Governor
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,25TH OCT 2021-The Supreme Court has temporarily stopped the Nairobi City County from swearing-in Ann Kananu as the next Nairobi Governor. Supreme court
UPDATE: Police Arrest 5 Men Responsible For Lynching a Boy At a Girls’ School
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,25TH OCT 2021-Police have apprehended five guards from Komothai girls secondary school. They brought them in custody on suspicion of murdering a form
Chuka Man Brutally Kills Wife then Beheads Daughter
BY CORRESPONDENT,CHUKA,25TH OCT 2021-A man from Chuka (Kabururu village) in Tharaka Nithi County’s Igamba Ng’ombe constituency Over the weekend, murdered his daughter and wife under
Ruto takes swipe at Raila, says Kenya can’t be built by stipends
BY JOAN WANJIKU/DPPS,NAIROBI 25TH OCT 2021-Deputy President William Ruto has taken a swipe at ODM leader Raila Odinga over ‘scattering’ Jubilee. Speaking in Kibwezi on
A Kenyan petitions seeking DPP Haji’s removal
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,25TH OCT 2021-A city businessman has filed a second petition at the Public Service Commission seeking the removal of Director of Public Prosecutions
A Multi-Agency Forum On Election Preparedness formed, get to know who are its members
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,25TH OCT,2021-The Government has formed a multi-agency forum with a special technical team that will guide electoral stakeholders on the road map leading
CS Juma Assures Energy Ministry Reforms Will Be Done Within The Law With Strict Deadlines
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,25TH OCT 2021 – Energy Cabinet Secretary Monica Juma has assured that the ongoing reforms in the ministry which are geared towards lowering
Sudan General Declares State Of Emergency, Dissolves Government After ‘Coup
Sudanese General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has dissolved the government and the ruling sovereign council © Sudan TV/AFP Khartoum (AFP), Oct 25 – Sudan’s top general declared
Harambee Starlets Advance In African Qualifiers after beating South Sudan in a return leg match in Nairobi
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,23RD OCT 2021-The national women’s football team has reached the second round of the 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations Qualifiers after crushing South Sudan 15-1 on aggregate. Harambee Starlets followed
Kenya records 129 new Covid-19 cases, six deaths
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,23RD OCT,2021-Kenya on Saturday recorded 129 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the country’s case load to 252,628, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has said.
Carefully vet presidential aspirants, Gideon Moi tells Rift Valley residents
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,23RD OCT 2021-The Kenya Africa National Union (KANU) party leader Gideon Moi has asked residents of the Rift Valley region to carefully scrutinize
Nobody has approached me for Presidential running mate position, Karua says
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,23RD OCT,2021- Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua has denied claims that she is in the running to be a Presidential running mate
DP Ruto Urges Youth To Resist Politicians Mobilizing Them For Violence
BY DPPS,NAIROBI,23RD OCT,2021-Deputy President William Ruto has urged the youth not to allow politicians to use them to cause violence. He told his competitors to
Kenya receives 504,000 doses of Johnson and Johnson vaccine
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,22ND OCT,2021-The accelerated COVID-19 vaccination campaign received a boost after a further 504,000 doses of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine arrived in the
80 recover as 124 test positive for Covid-19
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,22ND OCT,2021-The Ministry of Health has announced 124 new cases of Covid-19 from 7,356 samples tested in the last 24 hours. The new
Reprieve for night travelers as Government announces resumption of night travel but with strict adherence to COVID19 protocols
BY JOAN WANJIRU,NAIROBI,22ND OCT,2021-Night travels can now resume, Transport CS James Macharia has announced. In a statement on Friday, Macharia said the government shall continue
3 police officers Implicated In Serial Killer’s Break Out Charged With Aiding Escape
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,22ND OCT,2021-Three police officers attached to Nairobi’s Jogoo Road Police station have been charged with aiding the escape of an offender from lawful
Echesa, Mumias OCS in brawl over woman at night club
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,22ND OCT,2021-EX Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa was on Thursday involved in a brawl over a woman in Mumias East sub county. According
Kenya and Malawi sign eight instruments of cooperation
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,21ST OCT,2021-Kenya and Malawi have signed eight treaties that are expected to boost bilateral ties between the two nations. Presidents Uhuru Kenyatta and
Kenya records 67 new COVID19 cases as positivity rate stands at 2.2%
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,21ST OCT,2021-The Ministry of Health has announced 67 new cases of Covid-19, from 2,988 samples tested in the last 24 hours. This brings
Governor Mutua Threatens To Sue Activist Boniface Mwangi For Defamation
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,21ST OCT,2021-Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua has threatened to sue activist Boniface Mwangi for defamation. In a demand letter through his lawyers, J. Harrison
Kenya And Malawi Renew Bilateral Ties With Signing Of Eight Agreements
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 21 — Kenya and Malawi have ushered in a new dawn in their bilateral relations by signing eight new agreements designed to
Covid-19 positivity rate at 2.0% after 117 new cases
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,20TH OCT,2021-On the day that President Uhuru Kenyatta announced the lifting of the nationwide curfew, Kenya recorded 117 new cases on Covid-19, from
President Uhuru Kenyatta lifts dusk to dawn curfew
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,20TH OCT 2021-President Uhuru Kenyatta has lifted the dusk to dawn curfew that has been in place from 27th of March 2020 due
President Uhuru Kenyatta lifts dusk to dawn curfew
BY PSCU,KIRINYAGA,20TH OCT,2021-President Uhuru Kenyatta has lifted the dusk to dawn curfew that has been in place from 27th of March 2020 due to COVID-19.
Mashujaa Day promise: I will protect your legacy if elected, DP Ruto assures President Uhuru
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,20TH OCT,2021-Deputy President William Ruto has promised to continue President Uhuru Kenyatta’s legacy if elected president in 2022. Speaking in Wanguru stadium during
100% enrolment: Uhuru orders construction of 10,000 classes for CBC high schoolers
BY CORRESPONDENT,KIRINYAGA,20TH OCT,2021-President Uhuru Kenyatta has ordered the construction of over 10,000 new classrooms countrywide for the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC) junior secondary level. Speaking during
Kenya records 33 New COVID-19 cases as positivity rate stands at a low 0.9%
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,18TH OCT,2021-The Ministry of Health on Monday announced that 33 people contracted COVID-19 from a sample size of 3,530 tested in the last
Janet Mbugua says the full arm of the law should deal with those propagating gender-based violence irrespective of whom they are
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,18TH OCT,2021-Media personality Janet Mbugua has taken to twitter to condemn gender-based violence and its increased incidents in Kenya. In a Tweet on
President Kenyatta hints at lifting nationwide curfew soon
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,18TH OCT 2021-President Uhuru Kenyatta said the nationwide curfew may be lifted soon, while addressing Karatina residents on Monday afternoon, on his way
2022 ELECTIONS COUNTDOWN: Raila woos Meru voters, pledges new markets for miraa farmers
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,18TH OCT,2021-Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga took his campaigns to Meru county where he received a rousing welcome from the residents.