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Kenneth Macharia , a Kenyan rugby player has been asked to leave the United Kingdom as soon as possible after his application for assylum was rejected. “You have no basis to continue to stay in the United Kingdom and you are expected to make arrangements to leave the United Kingdom without delay,” read the letter in part. Macharia claimed asylum in May 2016, saying that he had a well-founded fear of persecution in Kenya because of his homosexuality which is illegal in the country. Gay sex is punishable by up to 14 years in jail in Kenya. But authorities did…

Singers Willy Paul and Nandy have been rushed to hospital after being involved in an accident in Tanzania. No death ha been reported in the accident The two were among the artists traveling in a branded bus accompanied by other bongo artistes when the driver lost control and the vehicle overturned in Mikumi area, Morogoro. Other artistes in the bus included rapper Juma Nature, Whozu, Stamina, Roma, Barnaba and Ice Boy. They were all rushed to neighboring hospitals. Read:Radio Jambo Show Host Massawe Japanni Involved In An Accident Here is the video: https://youtu.be/JWXXmWFdnRs more to follow… Email your news TIPS…

Controversial lawyer Miguna Miguna has said that the leaked telephone call between Governor Sonko and Passaris has proven that Raila Odinga has always been corrupt. In the phone call he says that Esther Passaris confirmed that Raila Odinga receives and received millions of bribes and payouts from MPs and Jubilee Party operatives. Miguna alleges that Raila was paid Sh36,000,000 by Mike Sonko. to have the petition against Mike Sonko withdrawn. The petition was withdrawn shortly after that telephone conversation was recorded, Miguna says. Miguna  said that the Nairobi Woman representatives revealed that every visitor to Raila Odinga  took him between…

The Central Bank Of Kenya(CBK) governor Patrick Njoroge has said that he is ready to go to court to defend the new notes that were released on Madaraka day stating that due process was followed. “I have been informed of a legal challenge that has just been filed. We are going to deal with those issues as a matter of priority,” Njoroge said. He defended the decision to put a statue of Jomo Kenyatta the first president of Kenya stating that the key feature was the Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC). On the decision to do away with the old…

Six teenagers  have been arrested in relation to the kidnapping and killing of a nine year old boy in Matungu constituency. Four of the suspects are aged 16, one of them 17 and the other 18. The mother of the boy had told police that a person had called her and asked for a Sh.50000 ransom before the boy was released, The boy was found dead and his body dumped at a thicket near Shitungu village. The boy was on his way to Madrassa when he went missing a few days ago. Read:Kiambu MCA With Matatu Bearing DP Ruto’s Image…

Applicants applying for the US visas will now be required to produce names of the their social media accounts as well as five years worth of email address before  being issued with the visa/ “We are constantly working to find mechanisms to improve our screening processes to protect US citizens, while supporting legitimate travel to the United States,” the department reportedly said. “People will now have to wonder if what they say online will be misconstrued or misunderstood by a government official, “There is also no evidence that such social media monitoring is effective or fair, especially in the absence…

A video of controversial gospel singer Willy Paul flirting with Tanzanian songbird Nandy has sparked a debate on the interwebs. The Kenyan singer performed with Tanzanian songstress Nandy with their raunchy dance moves left many wondering. In the video, the two, who graced the Choma Na Ngoma Festival on Friday, were filmed dancing suggestively as their supporters cheered on. Read:Gospel Singer Ben Githae Admits To Cheating On Wife And Siring Twin Daughters The event, which went down at Kenya International Conference Centre (KICC), brought together a host of top artistes including Sauti Sol, Nigerian reggae-dancehall king Patoranking, Hart the Band…

Uganda has banned the packaging of alcohol in sachets. The new directive will force drink manufacturers in the country are now required to package liquor in bottles of not less than 200ml. The new directive is a measure to curb alcohol abuse which is rampant in Uganda The Minister of Trade and Co-operatives Amelia Kyambadde said that the sachets were a threat to public health and that even school going kids were turning into drunkard as the sachets go for as low as Sh 13. “Because  thisa is affordable, people carry it in their bags, their geometry sets, in their…

The family of the late Mark Ndonye Karuu are crying foul after the death of their son which occurred at a stampede at the Carnivore Restaurant in December 2004. The event was organized by the management of Carnivore and the United Distillers Vintner Limited, also sued by the families. The distillers had organized a promotion for their alcoholic brands, with the event dubbed the “Smirnoff Experience Party”. Lawrence Karuu, the administrator and father to the deceased has sued the Judge who presided over the matter stating that the said judge, Hon, HPG Waweru removed a crucial document leaving no trail,…

A five High court bench has ruled that Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu will not be prosecuted. The bench consisting of Justices Hellen Omondi, William Musyoka, Mumbi Ngugi, Chacha Mwita and Francis Tuiyot said that the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) obtained the evidence to prosecute Mwilu illegally. The court said the the DCI violated Mwilu’s right to privacy by the manner in which it obtained its evidence by accessing her accounts. Read: Judiciary Irregularly Spent Ksh5.4 Million To Hire DCJ Mwilu’s Lawyer “DCI’s way of obtaining the evidence has irredeemably rocked the foundation in which the charges stand,” they…

There was drama at a funds drive at Father Tilen Mixed Secondary school in Suba North constituency after politicians Brian Weke and Jim Akali openly argued over Weke’s origin. Akali who contested for the seat and lost to Hon Milly Odhiambo said that Brian Weke who was the chief guest in the fundraiser alluded that he was Chinese . He said that during his trips abroad he passed by Weke’s ancestral home in China. “I want to tell Weke that I have been abroad and on my way back I passed by his ancestral home in China to greet his…

In 2014, The story of city Lawyer Paul Magu Muhiu shook the Nation after it was discovered that he killed his own family under unclear circumstances. According to the Nairobian, After the death of Magu who was a wealthy lawyer is said to have left the pastor with all his belongings which included a Lexus, and Parcels of land. The City lawyer is said to have met the Showers of Praise pastor while she was a  teacher and offered to sponsor her son and therefore quit her day job and enrolled for a pastoral certificate that was bank rolled by…

South Sudan president Salva Kiir Mayardit paid former President Moi a courtesy call at him Kabarak home. The South Sudanese President was in Kenya to attend the annual prayer day breakfast which was in Safari Park. He called on Kenya to remain united through the prayer day as it helped Kenya heal from self inflicted wounds. He was accompanied by his Foreign affairs Minister Nhial Dengl, External Security General Thomas Doath, South Sudan Amb. to Kenya Chol Mawut, and Executive Director Rizig Dominic. Read: President Kenyatta Directs Seized Goods At Embakasi Depot Be Released President Kiir who was received by…

A woman has been handed a life sentence after she was found guilty of killing 22year old University of Nairobi Law student on allegations that she was having an affair with her husband. The High Court in Naivasha, sentenced Cecilia Waruguru Muriithi to life imprisonment for murdering Susan Wanjiku Kihiu between the night of June 30 and July 1, 2013, at Kingori Estate, Maai Mahiu, The remorseful Cecilia through her lawyer pleaded for leniency from the court but the Judge said that the sentence could only be reviewed after 20 years. Read: Lydia Achieng Was Lawfully Convicted,Lied To the Media…

Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua has condemned leaders who use church and funeral platforms for politics and personal gain. “Why take advantage of someone’s death to enhance your personal agenda? That is not only selfish, greedy, wrong but also sinful. Most of the time, the politicians do not even know the person who has died nor have any personal connection with the bereaved family. All they see is an audience that has to listen to their vitriol.” he revealed. He said that it was selfish for political leaders to politic as opposed to mourn with bereaved families and pay respect to…