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
Month: October 2021
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.
Malawi President Chakwera to grace Mashujaa day celebrations
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,18TH OCT,2021-Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera will be the guest of honour at the Mashujaa Day celebrations to be held at Wang’uru Stadium in
First black US Secretary of State Colin Powell dies of Covid-19 complications – family
BY REUTERS,18TH OCT,2021-Colin Powell, a US war hero and the first Black secretary of state who saw his legacy tarnished when he made the case
You have to work together for the good of the people.President Kenyatta encourages Kirinyaga leaders
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,18TH OCT 2021-President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged Kirinyaga leaders led by Governor Anne Waiguru to unite and work together as a team so
Man In Murder Of Athletics Champion Agnes Tirop To Remain In Custody For 20 Days
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 18 – The man accused of killing athletics champion Agnes Tirop will remain in police custody for three weeks to enable police
74 more test positive for Covid-19 as positivity rate drops
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI, 17TH OCT 2021-Kenya recorded 74 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday from a sample size of 3,987 tested in the last 24 hours.
Mt. Kenya could still produce next President, says Muturi
by correspondent,17th oct 2021-Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi has said that the Mt. Kenya region could still produce the next President. Muturi told
Kenya’s day of glory as Elisha Rotich wins Paris Marathon
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,17TH OCT 2021-Kenya’s Elisha Rotich won the men’s race and Ethiopia’s Tigist Memuye topped the women’s podium at the Paris Marathon on Sunday.
No causalities as a nine storey bulding collapses in Ruiru
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,17TH OCT,2021-A nine-storey building that was under construction in the OJ area of Ruiru sub-county, Kiambu County, has collapsed. No casualties were however
Mudavadi urges Uhuru to lift curfew, cites economic strain
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,17TH OCT,2021-Amani National Congress leader Musalia Mudavadi has urged President Uhuru Kenyatta to lift the nationwide curfew. He said Kenyans are ready to
Kenya records 156 new COVID19 cases as positivity rate now stand at 3.5pc
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIRTOBI,16TH OCT 2021-The Ministry of Health announced 156 new infections on Saturday, from a sample size of 4,408 tested in the last one
Govt urged to swiftly Interven To Address Insecurity In Volatile Kerio Valley
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 16 –The National Council of NGOs has called on the government and other stakeholders to address persistent insecurity challenges in Elgeyo-Marakwet and
President Kenyatta Unveils East Africa’s First Public Molecular Imaging Centre
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 16 —President Uhuru Kenyatta has unveiled East Africa’s first public molecular imaging centre at the Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital (KUTTRH)
Manchester United ‘urge Marcus Rashford to concentrate on bulking up’
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,15TH OCT 2021- Manchester United are reportedly keen for Marcus Rashford to concentrate on building muscle in his upper body in order to limit his chances
Matiang’i criticizes court over its move to declare Huduma Namba rollout illegal
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,15TH OCT,2021-Interior CS Fred Matiang’i has faulted the High Court’s decision declare Huduma Namba cards rollout illegal. Attorney General Kihara Kariuki on Friday
Mother Nature’s furry: Self Confessed child killer Wanjala lynched in Bungoma
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,15TH OCT 2021-Self-confessed serial child killer Masten Wanjala has been lynched by mob in Kabuchai, Bungoma County. Wanjala escaped from Nairobi police on
3 cops arraigned over Masten Wanjala’s escape from cells
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,14TH OCT,2021-Three police officers who were on duty when self-confessed serial killer Masten Wanjala escaped from police custody were on Thursday arraigned at
REPRIEVE:EPRA reviews prices of petrol, kerosene downwards
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,14TH OCT,2021-Poor households are the biggest beneficiaries in the latest monthly fuel price review as the cost of a litre of kerosene drops
Kenya records 186 new COVID19 cases as positivity rate stands at 2.7%
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,14TH OCT 2021-Kenya on Thursday recorded 186 new Covid-19 cases, from a sample size of 6,965 tested in the last 24 hours, Health
Kenya records 170 new virus cases, 213 recoveries
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI 13TH OCT 2021-Kenya on Wednesday recorded 170 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the country’s case load to 251,483, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe
‘Bloodthirsty Vampire’ Masten Wanjala Escapes From Police Custody
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,13TH OCT,2021- A man, described by police as a “bloodthirsty murderer”, who confessed to killing at least 10 children has escaped from police
Olympian Agnes Jebet Tirop dies at her Iten home
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 13 – President Uhuru Kenyatta has joined Kenya’s athletics fraternity in mourning Olympian Agnes Jebet Tirop who was found dead in her
Biden to host Kenya’s President Kenyatta at White House
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,13TH OCT,2021-United States President Joe Biden will Thursday, 14th October 2021 host President Uhuru Kenyatta at the White House in Washington DC. According
Your interests will be safe under my watch Raila tells the youth, promises 4 cabinet positions
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,10TH OCT,2021-ODM leader Raila Odinga has promised to have the youth allocated at least four cabinet positions if he is elected President in
Punitive fine:Petroleum CS Munyes fined Ksh.500K for failing to appear before National Assembly committee
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,12TH OCT 2021-The National Assembly Committee on Finance has fined Petroleum Cabinet Secretary John Munyes Ksh.500,000 for failing to appear before the commitee
ICJ to deliver a ruling on Kenya-Somalia maritime border dispute at 3pm
BY JOAN WANJIKU, NAIROBI, 12TH OCT 2021-Kenya will know its fate on the escalating maritime border conflict with Somalia at around 3 pm on Tuesday,
Kenya records nine deaths, 96 new Coronavirus cases
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,11TH OCT,2021-Kenya on Monday recorded 96 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the country’s case load to 251,248, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has said.
FINDINGS:Kibwana, Wa Iria And Oparanya Ranked Best Performing Governors In New Survey
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 11-A new survey has ranked Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana top in development based on projects he implemented in his tenure. The report
KeNHA announces more measures to ease traffic along Expressway course
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,11TH OCT,2021-The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced further measures to ease traffic congestion along the Nairobi Expressway course. In a public
2022 ELECTIONS:Sossion Declares Support For Ruto And His UDA Party
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 11-Firebrand trade unionist Wilson Sossion has vowed to support Deputy President William Ruto in his presidential bid next year. Sossion, who is
OKA chiefs call for massive voter registration, promise to stick together
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,11TH OCT,2021-Kenyans have been urged to register in big numbers to be able to participate in next year’s general elections and ensure OKA
Nanny arrested for killing 7-year-old boy, injuring mother in Baringo
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,11TH OCT,2021-A murder suspect who was on the run after killing a 7-year-old boy and injuring his mother has been arrested. Lydiah Kipng’etich
Several people left homeless as State demolishes houses in Mukuru slum
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,11TH OCT,2021-Several people have been left homeless after government officials flattened houses on a road reserve within Mukuru Slums, Nairobi. Officials say the
Kenya records 159 new COVID19 cases, 2 deaths and 181 recoveries
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,9TH OCT,2021-Kenya now has a total of 251,057 confirmed positive COVID-19 infections, up from 159 new cases announced by the Ministry of Health
Fashion Icon Orie Rogo Manduli Laid To Rest In A Colourful Event As Mourners Brave Rains
KITALE, Kenya Oct 9 – Hundreds of Kenyans braved heavy afternoon rain on Saturday and converged in sorrow, celebration and pride to attend the burial
Welcome to MT Kenya region we are not visitors ,DP Ruto Taunts Opponents
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,9TH OCT,2021-Deputy President William Ruto has continued taunting ODM Leader Raila Odinga and One Kenya Alliance principals over their recent attempts to make
Late KBC anchor Badi Muhsin laid to rest at Kariakor muslim Cemetery
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,9TH OCT,2021-Badi Muhsin, a veteran journalist and news anchor who died on Friday, was on Saturday laid to rest at the Kariakor Muslim
TRANSITION:Veteran KBC Swahili news broadcaster Badi Muhsin dies in Mombasa aged 61
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,8TH OCT 2021-The kenya broadcasting cooperation’s fraternity and the nation at large is mourning the sadden death of Veteran Broadcaster Badi Muhsin.The celebrated legendary