Author: Merxcine Cush

American musician Keri Hilson has announced through her Twitter page that she will be coming to Kenya for a concert and to also work on some projects with her foundation (The Keri Hilson Foundation Africa). The artist who is famed for her hit song “Knock You Down” featuring Ne-Yo and Kanye West will perform live in concert on August 3, 2018. Read:Ellen Degeneres Trolled Over ‘Poverty Porn’ Picture During African Trip https://twitter.com/KeriHilson/status/1010251955141259264 The musician has been to South Africa where she graced the Big brother Africa show at the house and talked to them about life and Music. She is also…

Kenya 7s players have decided that they will not play under William Webster who was appointed as their new Coach. The players are doing this in support of the former coach, Innocent Simiyu who was fired by the Kenya Rugby Union after he took responsibility for the concealing of the Brand Kenya Logo during Paris 7s. In their response statement, the players admitted that it was a joint decision for them to conceal the logo and not one led by a single individual. Read: Harambee Stars Head Coach Paul Put Resigns Citing Personal Reasons They also revealed that they are yet…

Over the last five years the historical National schools have been marred by a series of incidences. From tales of bullying, arson, rape cases to a myriad of unusual happenings within the school set up. Parents have opted to take their children to private schools which cost more tuition fees per year but at least give them a sense of security when it comes to their children’s safety. The government free secondary school initiative is not helping the situation as the subsidy increases the school enrollment stretching the resources to a maximum. The private school on the other hand children…

Parishioners of St Monica Parish Church, Homa Bay, were left in shock and disappointment after their favorite Priest, Father Paul Ogalo was suspended for using rap as a method of preaching. The 45-year-old priest has been entertaining his parishioners with rap music, urging them to stop using drugs and to get involved in environmental and social justice issues. Read: Public Health Officer Aunt Shocks Police After Forgiving Suspect Who Defiled Niece Many worshipers attended his sermon because they could relate with his method of preaching. He had been a mentor to many youths who could relate to his preaching. The Diocese…

Deputy president William Ruto has said that the government plans on merging three state corporations. The corporations include the Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC), National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) and the Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC). He said that merging the three corporations would increase efficiency and reduce the overlap in duties. Read:West Pokot Residents Cry Foul Over Absentee Deputy Governor “I don’t see why we should not merge the three because it will increase efficiency, resolve overlaps and make better use of resources,” said the deputy president, Officials from the three corporations will be in charge of the merger alongside…

The Kenya boys under 18  3on3 team emerged champions in the zone five championships qualifying for the Africa cup of Nations that will be held in Algeria in October. The championships were held in Dar es Salaam Tanzania. The girls won all the games at the preliminaries stage but fatigue got the best of them as the officials rushed the program which was completed in one day. The boys  however absorbed the pressure to win the tournament despite the technicalities. The 3 on 3 is a new phenomena that the world body FIBA has introduced to improve the level of…

Nandi Hills member of Parliament Alfred Keter has shoved off Deputy President William  Ruto’s declaration that he is ready for the lifestyle audit. He said that that if he was ready he would have declared it immediately. “He was there with the President he should have said immediately,” Keter said. He said that the narrative that was being pushed that some leaders are being targeted was to divert attention from fighting corruption. Read: IEBC CEO Ezra Chiloba Says The Commission Is Ready For October 26 Election “Nobody is targeted, what we are talking about is a serious issue on corruption.…

Tourism CS Najib Balala has cancelled the Ksh20 million sponsorship for the Rugby Seven’s Shujaa team. He said that the the team embarrassed Kenya in Paris after they blocked the brand Kenya logo The team blocked the brand Kenya logo while playing during the paris 7s circuit in protest of delayed payments. They said that the brand Kenya had failed to release their allowances for that circuit. State house was furious and had asked the sports ministry to investigate why the Kenya Rugby Union had failed to release the Ksh4 million to the players. Read:Brand Kenya Boss Mary Luseka Sent…

Nairobi is set to receive regular supply of water after governor Sonko inspected of the Ndakaini Dam. He noted that the number of dams ought to have increased over the years but it never happened. “According to the Nairobi Water master plan, a new dam ought to be constructed every 10 years. In the period from 1994 to date, no new dam has been constructed and no new source has been developed, This means that we have gone for 24 years without developing any new water reservoir for the city, yet the population has continued to rise over the same…

Deputy President William Ruto has declared he will subject himself to a lifestyle audit as ordered by his boss, President Uhuru Kenyatta. “The President pronounced government policy on every public servant to be subjected to a lifestyle audit and it is expected that every public servant will submit themselves for lifestyle audit when that time comes. William Ruto will be among the first for that exercise,” Ruto said. He said that he hoped that the audit would reveal the rumors and the half truths that have been said. Ruto urged all public servants to follow suit and subject themselves to…

Lawyer Donald Kipkorir has told off embattled lawyer Miguna Miguna after he commented on his picture calling Raila Odinga a traitor and the lawyer a buccaneer for the Jubilee regime. https://twitter.com/MigunaMiguna/status/1009042558465527809 The city lawyer responded with a letter describing Miguna as being worse than a ‘harlot’ as he can not keep secrets both real and imagined. He defended NASA leader telling Miguna that his sacrifices are the reason he was enjoying some privileges. Here is the letter To Miguna by Donald kipkorir: https://twitter.com/DonaldBKipkorir/status/1009126668869554176 Kipkorir asked the NRM general to stay in Canada as Kenya was better without him. The controversial…

Nyali Member of Parliament Mohammed Ali has said that there is more to the National Youth Service (NYS) saga than the general public have been told. The MP said that Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru and former DCI Ndegwa Muhoro should also be investigated with regards to the second scandal. He said that the two were among ten other senior government officials that he felt needed to be investigated. “Evidence brought to my attention now points to the alleged involvement of other senior government officials, banks and business people whose names have been studiously avoided both by investigators and the media,”…

The brother to comedian Eric Omondi, Joseph Omondi has passed on hours after he was found in Nyandarua estate in Downtown River Road. Read:Meru Woman Abducted And Assaulted By Ex Husband Cries Foul (Photo) According to Eric’s post Joseph who was addicted to cocaine and other substances died at 3 am. When he was found he looked unhealthy and was unaware of his surroundings. The deceased has been in and out of rehabilitation for the past 19 years, the comedian says. Eric said that the family had tried to assist his brother who kept on running away and hiding in…

Comedian Eric Omondi has revealed that his older brother is a serial drug addict. The comedian said that he has in the past tried to help his brother but kept on running away to get a ‘fix.’ “He has been in and out of rehabilitation. We have tried our best as a family. Because of his addiction he has a tendency to run away from us to avoid Rehabilitation,” Eric says on Instagram. The comedian says that he received word that the sibling, Joseph Omondi had been spotted in Nairobi’s downtown along Nyandarua Road and was looking frail. During the rescue…

Chandarana Foodplus employees have complained of discrimination within the work place. They say that Africans have been reduced to shop attendants and cashiers while foreigners are brought in to take up the management jobs. The employees say that Africans have been stereotyped as thieves and are not entrusted with management responsibilities despite their qualifications. The workers at the Chandarana Food plus say that the foreigners that are brought into the supermarket are not only unqualified but lack decorum towards African workers and customers. “The foreigners, majority of whom are Indians use derogatory language while addressing both workers and customers. They…