Author: Eva Nyambura

It is no surprise that former First Lady Michelle Obama was the show stopper at President Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday. The former Flotus wore a head-to-toe plum and burgundy combo designed by up-and-coming LA-based black designer, Sergio Hudson. Obama stunned in a turtleneck sweater and wide-legged bootcut pants, with a structured coat. She completed the ensemble with Hudson’s signature handmade leather belts, fastened with a circular brushed brass buckle and a black mask. Her look, as has been the norm in the past, generated buzz on social media. https://twitter.com/SamAmittai/status/1352048805043027968 https://twitter.com/LifeofNana/status/1352043092673785856 https://twitter.com/merelynora/status/1352095536397094913 https://twitter.com/AngryBlackLady/status/1352046912346738689 Hudson has dressed the former First Lady…

Joseph Mwenda alias Dj Joe Mfalme formerly of Capital FM has moved to Homeboyz Radio. He signed his contract earlier today with Homeboyz programmes controller Shaffie Weru aka The Raverend. The disc jockey was with the Lornho House based station for 12 years. The journey came to an end on Tuesday when he announced his leave. “I have made some of my best memories working with Capital FM Kenya and I will eternally be grateful to them for the growth and opportunity awarded to me. Read: Dj Joe Mfalme Quits Capital FM After 12 Years “It is time for me to…

Amani National Congress (ANC) party leader Musalia Mudavadi has dismissed claims that President Uhuru Kenyatta endorsed him for the presidency during his mother, Hannah Atsianzale’s burial. Speaking to Kameme FM on Wednesday morning, the former deputy prime minister said Kenyatta is not the type of leader to impose a person on the people. He was referring to Kenyatta’s call for a “rotational” presidency. The head of state said it is time to have a president outside the Kikuyu and Kalenjin communities. But come 2022, Mudavadi confirmed that he will be on the ballot. Read: President Uhuru Defends Cost Of BBI Report,…

Chinese billionaire and founder of Alibaba Group has resurfaced months after staying away from the limelight. In a report by Bloomberg, the philanthropist addressed rural educators via livestream on Wednesday. He told the teachers that they will meet again after Covid-19. “Recently, my colleagues and I have been studying and thinking. We made a firmer resolution to devote ourselves to education philanthropy,” Ma said in the video. “Working hard for rural revitalization and common prosperity is the responsibility for our generation of businessmen.” https://twitter.com/qingqingparis/status/1351743870959140870 Two weeks ago, Ma was said to be missing after he failed to appear on his Africa’s…

Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu has rebuked Deputy President William Ruto for his utterances against former vice president Kalonzo Musyoka over the weekend. Ruto accused Kalonzo of grabbing land belonging to the government during his days in government. “You have been an MP, minister in almost every ministry and the Vice President, and the only record you have is that where you live is government land. Then you are telling us that your party’s slogan is Kazi Kazi bila wizi, I think you are confused. It should be wizi wizi bila kazi,”  Ruto said in Bomet. Read: Kalonzo Wants Ruto Investigated For…

Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has threatened to submit a formal complaint against Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party secretary-general Edwin Sifuna. On Tuesday, Havi said he will file a complaint against the ODM politician on the offense of threatening to kill him. “Should my life be endangered, you know the culprit and his principals,” he said. “I will be submitting a formal complaint to the @IG_NPS, @NPSOfficial_KE and @DCI_Kenya on the offense threat to murder made against me yesterday by @TheODMparty Secretary General Edwin Sifuna. Should my life be endangered, you know the culprit and his principals,”…

Joseph Mwenda alias DJ Joe Mfalme has quit his job at Capital FM after 12 years. In a statement, the disc jockey thanked the radio station for giving him an opportunity to entertain people through the art of deejaying. “I have made some of my best memories working with Capital FM Kenya and I will eternally be grateful to them for the growth and opportunity awarded to me. “It is time for me to expand my horizons.” https://twitter.com/DjJoeMfalme/status/1351425355358343168 Kenya’s most sought after mixmaster’s career soared after he won the 2008 Pilsner Mfalme competition. He hosted shows like recently cancelled Hits…

Two police officers are in custody following a robbery at Prime Bank, Mombasa Road branch on Monday afternoon. According to DCI director George Kinoti, the officers attached to the Critical Infrastructure Protection Unit are being held alongside a cashier. The officers lost their Scorpion firearms loaded with 60 firearms each which were last evening dumped outside Kiambu Hospital gate. “…Detectives have recovered the two firearms lost yesterday, following a bank robbery at Prime Bank. The firearms were dropped by a motorbike pillion passenger outside Kiambu Hospital’s gate, shortly before the motorbike disappeared into the darkness,” said Kinoti. https://twitter.com/DCI_Kenya/status/1351285883354406923 A security…

Nyang’ori School board has suspended a Form Three student who is facing a murder charge. The student is said to have killed the watchman, identified as Willy Mukonambi, by hitting him on the head with a metal rod. The student will stay out of school until the case is concluded. The deceased was rescued by his colleagues who together with the school nurse rushed him to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, in critical condition. Read: Form Three Student Allegedly Kills School Guard In Vihiga “Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment. The suspect has been placed in…

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka wants Deputy President William Ruto to offer himself for investigation over several cases of land grabbing. Speaking at a Nairobi hotel on Monday, Kalonzo responded to Ruto’s claims made on Friday where he said that the former had stolen land belonging to the National Youth Service (NYS) in Yatta. “The wild claims hold no water. The allegations are a cheap and a desperate attempt at character assassination. I uphold the highest moral and ethical standards in all my affairs. I have nothing to hide and I today challenge the authorities to open an investigation into…

President Uhuru Kenyatta has admitted to being responsible for Mike Sonko’s ouster as Nairobi Governor. Speaking to local radio stations on Monday morning, the head of state said Sonko’s style of leadership almost brought service delivery within the county to a halt. According to Uhuru, Sonko was always out and about but was doing nothing. He told Kikuyu reporters that he helped the former governor clinch the seat. Read: President Uhuru Defends Cost Of BBI Report, Says Sh2 Billion Misappropriated Daily The head of state, on the other hand, praised Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) Director-General Mohammed Badi who he said has…

President Uhuru Kenyatta has defended the cost of passing the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report. Addressing the Mt Kenya people via vernacular radio stations on Monday morning, the head of state said money misappropriated at the Exchequer is more than Sh2 billion per day. “We are not even there yet. The verification of the signatures has not even been completed and the Bill is yet to get the county assemblies. And even when they talk about Sh2 billion, that is the same amount of money they are stealing daily,” he said. He said that the problem with the report is…

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has claimed that his life and that of Deputy President William Ruto are in danger. Speaking in Kajiado on Saturday, the besieged ex county chief asked the DP to take care not partake while at State House. “I am not afraid. I have been told that they plan to kill me as well as the Deputy President. The only person who has the authority to take away human life is God,” Sonko said. Read: Mike Sonko’s Deleted Tweet Elicits Mixed Reactions “I just want to warn the DP not to partake anything that is offered to…

Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of Uganda’s presidential poll. The Uganda Electoral Commission has declared Museveni the winner with 58.6 percent of the votes cast. Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine comes in second with 34.8 percent of the votes. Earlier, Wine who’s house is allegedly surrounded by military, rejected the poll results terming them “a complete sham”. Read: Bobi Wine Rejects Uganda Electoral Commission’s Preliminary Results As Museveni Maintains Early Lead Wine said that the officers had jumped the perimeter fence of his compound and beaten his security guard before taking up position around his house. “They jumped over…

DCI detectives have apprehended a Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) soldier for attempting to detonate a smoke grenade at his ex-wife’s home in Busia. The officer who has been identified as Denis Ochieng and is based in Mandera, is said to have been in an argument over custody of their children. An agitated Ochieng is said to have taken the grenade out of his military jacket after he was asked to await the arrival of his in-laws. “Having been asked to wait for his wife’s parents to arrive and hold a discussion on his demands, the agitated KDF Sergeant Denis Ochieng…