S Africa court adjourns Zuma’s arms deal corruption trial to next month
BY REUTERS,20TH JULY,2021-A South African court on Tuesday adjourned former president Jacob Zuma’s arms deal corruption trial to Aug. 10, after the ex-leader applied for
Kenyans join Muslim community to celebrate Eid al-Adha
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,20TH JULY,2021-Kenyans joined their Muslims brothers to mark Eid al-Adha, one of the two official holidays celebrated within Islam. Eid al-Adha, Arabic for
Kenya records eight deaths, 431 new virus cases
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,19TH JULY,2021-Kenya on Monday recorded 431 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the country’s case load to 193,189, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has said.
Jubilee party claims of vote manipulation in Kiambaa polls
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,19TH JULY,2021-Officials from the ruling Jubilee on Monday met at the party headquarters in Pangani, Nairobi, following the loss in the Kiambaa by-election.
Tribunal Affirms Demand Of 14 Million In Import Declaration Fees Against Airkenya Express Ltd.
BY CORRESPONDENT,NAIROBI,19TH JULY,2021-Tax Appeals Tribunal has upheld the decision by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to demand Import Declaration Fees (IDF) amounting to Kshs. 14,330,770
Zoom to Add VAT Charges Effective August
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,19TH JULY,2021-Video-conferencing app, Zoom will start charging VAT for its services effective August 1. The company is registered with KRA as a non-resident
Zuma Graft Trial Resumes After Deadly South Africa Violence
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, Jul 19 – The graft trial of South African ex-president Jacob Zuma resumed on Monday, held online in a bid to forestall another
Raila condemns brutality & cruelty meted out on women and children ,says its unacceptable
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,19TH JULY,2021- A rampant surge in the murders and rape of children, girls and women in Kenya is now a matter of national
Raila scoffs at anti-BBI crusaders, says they are lying to Kenyans.
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,18TH JULY,2021-Opposition leader Raila Odinga has lashed out at political leaders and activists opposed to the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI), claiming they have
Muturi says CJ Koome cannot stop judicial officers from scrutiny
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,18TH JULY,2021-National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has faulted the Chief Justice Martha Koome for allegedly barring judicial officers from appearing before oversight committees
Kenya records 323 new COVID-19 cases, 15 deaths
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,18TH JULY,2021-Kenya has recorded 323 new COVID-19 cases from a sample size of 3,676 tested in the last 24 hours, marking a positivity
Ministry of Education CS Magoha stops UoN changes pending review
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,18TH JULY,2021-Education Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha has suspended the proposed administrative changes in the University of Nairobi saying the changes must follow
When will we ever learn?:13 people die while siphoning fuel after petrol tanker overturns, explodes on Kisumu-Busia highway
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,18TH JULY,2021-Thirteen people died while siphoning fuel after a petrol tanker overturned and exploded in Malanga on the Kisumu-Busia highway. Several other people
723 new cases as 1,139 recover from Covid-19
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,17TH JULY,2021-Kenya on Saturday recorded 723 new cases of Covid-19, from 6,881 samples tested in the last 24 hours with the positivity rate
Detectives arrests a man for assaulting, defiling and killing five girls
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,17TH JULY,2021-The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested a serial killer who has brutally murdered five young girls after assaulting and defiling them.
Let us Focus on issues that will better lives of people – Ruto to leaders
BY DPPS,KILIFI,17TH JULY,2021-Deputy President William Ruto has challenged leaders to focus on issues that will better the lives of the people. He said Kenyans want
Port of Lamu future looks bright as it receives a transshipment consignment of 103TEUS from Zanzibar enroute to Dubai
BY CORRESPONDENT,NAIROBI,16TH JULY,2021-Port of Lamu future looks bright as it receives a transhipment consignment of 103TEUS from Zanzibar enroute to Dubai The Port of Lamu
Kenya records 692 new COVID-19 cases, positivity rate at 10.1pc
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,16TH JULY,2021-Kenya’s total of confirmed positive coronavirus cases hit 191,712 on Sunday, following 692 new infections announced by the Ministry of Health. In
Ruto needs 101% backing in Mt. Kenya to win Presidency-Waiguru
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,16TH JULY,2021-Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has downplayed Thursday’s by-election win by United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in Kiambaa Constituency. The outspoken County Chief says
No need for constitution change, Kiambu polls prove —Ruto
BY DPPS,NAIROBI,16TH JULY,2021-Deputy President William Ruto has said mini polls in Kiambu county have signalled that Kenya does not need to change its Constitution. He
Murder Most foul :Environmentalist shot dead near Windsor Club
Joannah Stutchbury At home Image: Personal Environmentalist Joannah Stutchbury, 67 years, was shot dead outside her home near Windsor Country Club at around 10pm on Thursday night
Amb. Koki Muli before IEBC panel for commissioner interviews as process enters 8th day
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,16TH JULY,2021-Ambassador Koki Muli Grignon Friday morning appeared before the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel for the position of a
IEBC declares UDA’s Njuguna Wanjiku winner of the hotly contested Kiambaa Parliamentary by-election
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,16TH JULY,2021-The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate for the Kiambaa seat Njuguna Wanjiku has been declared the elected MP, just hours after voting
Saerch for Fugitive cop Caroline Kangogo comes to an end as she commits suicide
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,16TH JULY,2021-Wanted policewoman Caroline Kangogo has shot herself dead at her parents home in Elgeyo Marakwet County. Police said they narrowed down on
Muguga ward by election: Jubilee beats UDA with 27 votes to clinch seat
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,16TH JULY,2021-Githinji Mung’ara, the Jubilee candidate for the Muguga ward by elections, has been declared the winner of the recently concluded mini poll
Kenya records 837 new COVID19 cases as positivity rate climb to 11.1%
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,15TH JULY,2021-The Ministry of Health has announced 837 new cases of Covid-19, from 7,545 samples tested in the last 24 hours. The new
Jalang’o formally joins ODM, registers as life member
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,15TH JULY,2021-Celebrated media personality Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o has officially joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Jalas who has made clear
Suspected serial killer Masten Wanjala detained for 30 days amidst probe
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,15TH JULY,2021-Confessed serial killer Masten Millimo Wanjala will be detained for 30 days after a Makadara Court granted police more time to complete
Voting in Muguga ward of Kiambu county proceeding on well
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,15TH JULY,2021-Residents of Muguga Kabete Constituency, Kiambu County voted peacefully in the ongoing by-election to vote in their new ward representative. Analysts say
Manchester City ‘turn attention to Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,15TH JULY,2021-Manchester City are keeping tabs on Robert Lewandowski as they seek out alternatives to Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane, according to a report. City have supposedly identified Kane
Kiambaa Decides: Low voter turn out characterize voting exercise
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,15TH JULY,2021-Residents of Kiambaa constituency woke up as early as 6AM to elect their new Member of Parliament following the demise of the
Kenya records 480 new COVID19 cases, 148 recover
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,14TH JULY,2021-The Ministry of Health has announced 480 new cases of Covid-19 from 5,120 samples tested in the last 24 hours. The new
DP Ruto welcomes Raila Odinga to the Hustler Movement ,says its the way to go
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,14TH JULY,2021-Deputy President William Ruto says he is happy that the hustler narrative has become a conversation even among leaders who had demeaned
Sharon Otieno murder trial: Govt pathologist says Obado sired the late Sharon’s unborn child
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,14TH JULY,2021-Government Chemist John Kimani Mungai has Wednesday revealed that Sharon Otieno’s unborn child was fathered by Migori Governor Zachary Okoth Obado. The
Courts bars police from arresting and prosecuting LSK President Nelson Havi
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,14TH JULY,2021-Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has obtained orders from the High Court temporarily blocking his arrest or prosecution for
Lucode boost launches final league 11 gaming championship
BY CORRESPONDENT,NAIROBI,14TH JULY,2021- Lucozade Boost, Suntory Beverage & Food Limited soft drinks brand proudly unveils its first online gaming championship for Africa titled ‘LUCOZADE FINAL 11
Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City ‘battling for Cristian Romero
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,14TH JULY,2021-Juventus defender Cristian Romero has reportedly emerged as a summer transfer target for Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur. Romero is currently midway through a two-year loan period at Atalanta
Death toll in South Africa riots rises to 72 as unrest rages across country
BY BBC NEWS,14TH JULY,2021-The death toll in South Africa has risen to 72 as violence continues across the country following the jailing of former President
Political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi suffers a major loss as his Runda Mansion Burns Down
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,14TH JULY,2021-Political Analyst Mutahi Ngunyi is counting losses after his Runda mansion went up in flames on Wednesday, July 14, an hour past
No salary raise for teachers as Knut, Kuppet sign CBA
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,13TH JULY,2021-Teachers in public primary and secondary schools will wait at least a year before they can get any salary raise after unions
LSK chair Nelson Havi released on bail, to take plea after CEO altercation
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,13TH JULY,2021-LSK President Nelson Havi was on Tuesday freed on a Sh10,000 cash bail and is expected to take a plea on Wednesday.
Zuma riots: Death toll rises to 30 amid looting
BY BBC NEWS,13TH JULY,2021-At least 30 people have now died in the violence which has been engulfing parts of South Africa since the country’s former
Kenya records 761 new Covid cases as positivity rate stands at 13%
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,13TH JULY,2021-Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has announced 761 news cases of Covid-19 in the country. The new cases are from 5,794 samples
Criminals operating in Elgeyo Marakwet ,Baringo,and West pokot given a 7-day window for them to surrender to the Police-CS Matiangi
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,13TH JULY,2021-Interior CS Fred Matiangi on Tuesday led a high-level security meeting at Tot centre, in Elgeyo Marakwet County following a fresh wave of
LSK President Havi arrested and grilled over alleged assault of CEO Wambua
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,13TH JULY,2021-LSK President Nelson Havi has been arrested at his office in Nairobi over assault allegations. Havi who is accused of assaulting CEO
Manuel Locatelli ‘prefers Juventus to Arsenal’
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,13TH JULY,2021-Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli has suggested that his preference is to sign for Juventus during the summer transfer window. After starring in Serie A during the most
If i were me,i would give Rejected judges a chance to be heard-Ruto
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,13TH JULY,2021-Deputy President William Ruto has decried the decision by President Uhuru Kenyatta to reject judges who were recommended for promotion by the
Shocking revelation on how Sharon Otieno met her death as trial against Governor Obado begins
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,12TH JULY,2021-The unborn child Sharon Otieno was carrying when she was murdered in 2018 suffered stab wounds on its upper belly, a court
LSK chairman Nelson Havi could face prosecution over alleged attack and causing injury to colleague
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,12TH JULY,2021-LSK president Nelson Havi could face assault charges after he allegedly injured CEO Mercy Wambua at their Gatanga Road-based offices during a
Kenya records 188 new Covid cases as 341 recover
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,12TH JULY,2021-The Ministry of Health has announced 188 new infections in the country, from 2,354 samples tested in the last 24 hours. This