BY CORRESPONDENT,NAIROBI,23RD JAN,2022-Listed agri-business firm Kakuzi Plc has announced the appointment of renowned Jurist Justice (Rtd.) Violet Mavisi as the Independent Lead of the Company’s
Year: 2022
IEBC begins registration of Kenyans in the Diaspora
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,21ST JAN,2022-The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commences the registration of Kenyan citizens residing outside the country as voters on Friday. Those
KENYA records 459 new COVID19 cases as 461 recover
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,21ST JAN,2022-The Covid-19 positivity rate now stands at 7.4% after 459 people tested positive on Friday from a sample size of 6,193 tested in
Liverpool interested in Lyon’s Rayan Cherki?
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,21ST JAN,2022-Liverpool are reportedly among a number of clubs who are monitoring the situation with Lyon forward Rayan Cherki. Despite his status as one of European football’s
Energy CS Monica Juma Puts Energy Sector Officials On Notice Over Their Perfomance
BY JOAN WANJIKU,21ST JAN,2022- Energy Cabinet Secretary Monica Juma has put Ministry officials on notice saying they must discharge their mandate or prepare to face
President Kenyatta Bans Scrap Metal Dealings Due To Increased Vandalism
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,20TH JAN,2022-President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday announced a moratorium on scrap metal trade in the country as part of Government efforts to end
The verdict to follow as Supreme Court Judges Retire To Decide On BBI Appeal Suit
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,20TH JAN,2022-The Seven-Judge bench of the Supreme Court that was hearing the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) appeal petition has now retired to make
We have put in necessary Mechanisms to ensure more accountability at afya house-CS Kagwe
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,20TH JAN,2022-The Ministry of Health has announced plans to set up a vaccine manufacturing facility in Nairobi to support production of various vaccines
DP Ruto accuses Raila of organising goons to disrupt his rallies
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI, 20TH JAN,2022-Deputy President William Ruto has challenged ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga to disown violence as the Country prepares for the 2022
Kenya records 368 new COVID19 cases in the last 24hours, no deaths reported
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,20TH JAN,2022-The Covid-19 positivity rate now stands at 6.1% after 368 people tested positive Thursday, from a sample size of 6,003. From the
Kuria elders vow to support Raila’s State House bid
BY CORRESPONDENT,NAIROBI,20TH JAN,2022-ODM party leader Raila Odinga State House bid Thursday received a major boost after elders from Kuria backed him. Odinga who is in
The Final attempt: Lawyers representing those opposed to the BBI initiative urge supreme court to reject any unfounded reasons to ament constitution
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI, 20TH JAN,2022-The Supreme Court has been told the bid by Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) proponents to amend the Constitution would convert the
Senate Committee Commences Public Hearings On Political Parties Amendment Bill
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,20TH JAN,2022-The Senate Justice Legal Affairs and Human Rights committee on Thursday kicked off a two-day public hearing exercise on the contentious Political
Shock and disbelief as Capital FM presenter and DJ Alex Nderi dies while at work
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,20TH FEB,2022-Capital FM turntablist and presenter Alex Nderi, known to many as DJ Lithium, has passed away. According to multiple media reports, the
Covid-19: 762 people test positive as 657 recover
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,19TH JAN,2022-The Covid-19 positivity rate now stands at 9.8% after 762 people tested positive on Wednesday from a sample size of 7,780 tested
MC Jessy Joins the husler movement To Seek South Imenti Parliamentary Seat on UDA ticket
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI, 19TH JAN,2022- MC Jessy has joined the Hustler movement. MC Jessy, whose real name is Jasper Muthomi said he intends to vie for
Tourism signals strong recovery after last year’s earnings top Kshs. 146B
BY CORRESPONDENT,NAIROBI,19TH JAN,2022-Kenya has recorded a 39.7% increase in tourism earnings which recovered to reach Kshs. 146 billion from Kshs. 88 billion a year earlier.
10 Kenya Power managers detained for 8 days pending investigations
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,19TH JAN,2022-Ten Kenya Power managers arrested for alleged sabotage following last week’s national power outage have been detained for eight days pending investigations.
Preserve the sanctity of our constitution, activists urge supreme court judges
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,19TH JAN,2022– Activists who mounted a successful case against the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) constitutional review process at the Constitutional Court and Court
Cristiano Ronaldo ‘to leave Manchester United if club fail to secure Champions League spot
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,19TH JAN,2022-Cristiano Ronaldo will reportedly leave Manchester United this summer if the Red Devils fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League. Ralf Rangnick‘s side are currently
Court frees Wanjigi After it Barred him from taking a Plea in fraud charges
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,19TH JAN,2022-Businessman Jimi Wanjigi has been freed after he was discharged from taking plea in the land fraud case facing him pending the
Businessman Jimi Wanjigi presented At Milimani Law Courts after spending a night in police cells
BY CORRESPONDENT,NAIROBI,19TH JAN,2022-Businessman Jimi Wanjigi has been presented at the Milimani Law Courts after spending the night at Kamukunji Police Station in Nairobi. Wanjigi, who
I will deliver on Jobs, Education,Healthcare Programs Odinga says as He Meets North Eastern Delegation
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,19TH JAN,2022-ODM party leader Raila Odinga has announced a raft of transformative measures he intends to implement in the agricultural, education and health
Stop dividing Mt Kenya votes – Speaker JB Muturi tells off politicians eyeing the Mt Kenya votes
BY LEONARD LIGAI,NAIROBI,18TH JAN,2022-Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi has told presidential aspirants to stop referring to Mt. Kenya region as a voting block.
Please go out and register as voters for your voice to count,DP Ruto urges youth
BY DPPS,NAIROBI,18TH JAN,2022-Deputy President William Ruto has appealed to the youth to take advantage of the ongoing mass voter registration to register and reject leaders
Police finally arrests Wanjigi After cat and rat chase
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,18TH JAN,2022-Businessman Jimi Wanjigi has been arrested after a day of drama at his Kwacha House offices in Nairobi’s Westlands area. DCI boss
Kenya recorded 392 new Covid-19 cases as 5 succumb
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,JAN,18TH 2022-Kenya recorded 392 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday from a sample size of 5,730 tested in the last 24 hours. The country’s
Reprieve for Wanjigi, His Wife Nzisa as court issues orders shielding their Arrest And Prosecution
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,18TH JAN,2022-The High Court has issued orders barring security agencies from arresting businessman Jimi Wanjigi and his wife Nzisa over a forgery probe
BBI APPEAL HEARING:IEBC Says Supreme Court Ruling On Quorum Can Impact Aug Polls
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,18TH JAN,2022-The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has asked the Supreme Court to declare the lower courts’ ruling on quorum hitch during
Maalim Mohamed Takes Charge In Rift Valley, Promises to deal Ruthlessly With those causing instability
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,18TH JAN,2022-The new rift valley regional coordinator Maalim Mohamed who was promoted from his previous posting as County Commissioner in Makueni has replaced
Raila Tells Off Ruto For Linking Him To Jacaranda Rally Chaos
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,18TH JAN,2022-Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga has told off Deputy President William Ruto for linking him to the violence following the chaos
BBI Appeal: Supreme Court hearing officially starts
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,18TH JAN,2022-The hearing of the appeal case on the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) kicked off Tuesday at the Supreme Court. The three consolidated
President Uhuru hosts Raila, Oka principals at State House , DP Ruto gives the meeting a wide birth
BY JOAN WANJIKU/PSCU,NAIROBI,18TH JAN,2022 Kenyan leaders attend the state banquet for visiting Hungarian President János Áder and his spouse Anita Herczegh at State House, Nairobi
IEBC rolls out Final Mass Voter Listing Ahead Of August general elections
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,17TH JAN,2022-The final mass voter registration before the August 9 General Election kicked off on Monday amid a call for unregistered eligible voters
Kenya’s Covid-19 rate drops to 6.5% as 223 test positive
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,17TH JAN,2022-The Covid-19 positivity rate now stands at 6.5% after 223 people tested positive on Monday from a sample size of 3,456 tested
All set for BBI appeal hearing from Tuesday
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,17TH JANA,2022-The Supreme Court judges will from Tuesday hear the appeal case on the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI). Last year, the High Court
Kenya ready to establish diplomatic mission in Hungary, Uhuru
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,17TH JAN,2022-President Uhuru Kenyatta has Monday announced that Kenya is ready to establish a diplomatic mission in Hungary’s capital, Budapest at the earliest
UDA asks police to probe Chaos At Ruto Rally In Embakasi
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,17TH JAN,2022-The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party has called on the Ministry of Interior and other relevant authorities to speedily investigate and bring
At least 30 governors endorse Odinga’s presidential bid.
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,17TH JAN,2022-At least thirty Governors have endorsed ODM leader Raila Odinga’s Presidential bid stating they are confident that he will protect devolution as
Governor Kibwana says he will back Odinga’s presidential bid ,he terms him the best option for Kenya
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,17TH JAN,2022-Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana has said governors will support ODM party leader Raila Odinga for the presidency. “I consulted my people in
Most parts of the country to experience wet weather this January-Met Department
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,17TH JAN,2022-More rainfall is expected over most places of Kenya, the Kenya Meteorological Department has said. In a weather forecast on Monday, Met
Manchester United scouts ‘not convinced by Denis Zakaria
BY NAMULONGO PETER, NAIROBI,17TH JAN,2022-Manchester United scouts are reportedly unconvinced about the suitability of Denis Zakaria for the team. The Red Devils have been strongly linked with a move for
Kenya records 310 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths reported
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,16TH JAN,2022-The Ministry of Health has on Sunday recorded 310 new Covid-19 cases from a sample size of 3,961 tested in the last
Be patient and wait,soon i will surprise you-Mudavadi
BY CORRESPONDENT,NYAMIRA,16TH JAN,2022-ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi has asked Kenyans to be patient and wait for his major announcement on January 23. Speaking in Nyamira on
Ruto to Raila: I wont stop donating to churches
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,16TH JAN,2022-Deputy President William Ruto has told off his critics of his church donations likening them to the biblical Tobiah and Sanballat. Ruto
Kambua leaves Citizen Tv after 12 years stint
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI ,16TH JAN,2022-Award-winning gospel singer-songwriter and TV presenter, Kambua Mathu. has announced her exit from Citizen TV after 12 years with the station. Kambua hosted
Raila says single mothers will be his priority as he campaigns in Thika
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,15TH JAN,2022-ODM leader Raila Odinga has called upon Kenyans to rally behind his candidature for the August 9, elections. Addressing hundreds of Thika
Attendees scamper for safety as a snake emerges at a political meeting called by Kalonzo in Yatta,wiper leader was latter endorsed to vie for top seat
BY CORRESPONDENT,NAIROBI,15TH JAN,2022-Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s meeting at his Yatta farm home was interrupted briefly by a snake that emerged in a tent where leaders
Kenya records 624 new Covid-19 cases as six succumb
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,15TH JAN,2022-Kenya recorded 624 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday from a sample size of 7,045 tested in the last 24 hours. The country’s
Dead Body Of Police Officer Found Outside Police Station in Kiambu
BY UPESI NEWS REPOTER,NAIROBI,14TH JAN,2022- Police are investigating an incident where a body of a police officer was discovered outside a police station in Kiambu