Author: Eva Nyambura

Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala wants action taken against a tourist camp built beside the Mara River. In viral videos shared online, resumed camp employees are seen forcing wildebeest from crossing the river. “I have discussed with Narok County Governor SamuelTunai, about the camp built beside the Mara River, blocking the Wildebeest crossing. It’s very disturbing and we expect the Governor to take action and have the camp removed!” Balala said. https://twitter.com/tunajibu/status/1303378916103598082 CS Balala also stated that there is need for a Maasai Mara National Reserve Management Plan that will protect wildlife migratory corridors from greed. “I have also insisted…

Matatus will starting November be blocked from accessing the Central Business District (CBD) as the Nairobi Metropolitan Service (NMS) seeks to decongest the capital. Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Administration and National Security, NMS Director-General Mohammed Badi said the plans to decongest the city are underway and will be launched by the head of state in two months. He told the lawmakers that NMS is working closely with National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to fast track the plans. Read:’Use Trains Instead’ Sonko Tells Nairobi Residents After Matatu Ban Failed Badi said that bus stations have been built…

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned leaders who hurled unprintable insults at President Uhuru Kenyatta and his family. The former vice president urged leaders to refrain from uttering remarks that could fan violence and hatred among the Kenyan people. He was referring to Emurua Dikirr Johana Ng’eno and Kapseret’s Oscar Sudi who were on Monday rebuked for the abusive language. Read: Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Nge’no To Be Arraigned Over Mama Ngina Slur “It is quite shocking that the two legislators, in their zeal to score political points, chose to go for the former First Lady’s jugular. “…hurling unprintable epithets at…

Daughter of Freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi, Evelyne Wanjugu Kimathi was on Monday evening arrested. Ms Kimathi in a post shared on Facebook last evening indicated that her life was in danger following the arrest. “True to their word I have been arrested. Now at Rumuruti police station. Tell my mother that if by tomorrow I will not be alive I have been killed at Rumuruti,” she said. True to their word I have been arrested. Now at Rumuruti police station. Tell my mother that if by tomorrow I will not be alive I have been killed at Rumuruti Posted by…

Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki and 20 other co-accused persons will spend another night behind bars pending a ruling on their bail application on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the county chief entered a not guilty to 15 counts, among them abuse of office, willful failure to comply with laws and money laundering. Appearing before Chief Magistrate Douglas Ogoti, the governor was also charged with conflict of interest in a Sh34 million tender. Read: Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki Give Himself Up To EACC Over Sh34.9 Million Scandal The prosecution did not oppose their being released on bail but asked for strict bail…

Former Machakos senator Johnston Muthama will solve the revenue sharing stalemate if given the chance. Speaking to K24 TV on Tuesday, the ex-lawmaker said should he take President Uhuru Kenyatta’s place for six hours, the contentious revenue allocation formula would be a thing of the past. “President Uhuru Kenyatta has the mandate to sit down with CS Treasury and senate and agree to release at least 50 per cent to allow counties to operate while senate is still debating on the remaining 50 per cent. Read: Governors Call For DCI, EACC To Probe Senate Public Accounts Committee Over Extortion “Give me…

Doctors have issued a two week strike notice. Through the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), medics have been in talks with the government but dialogue has proved futile. Should the talks bear no fruits, the medics have threatened to ask their members to proceed on strike. The medics expressed their disappointment in the withdrawal of COVID-19 allowances for health workers on the frontline. “Six months into the pandemic the government is yet to fulfill its pledge on provision of comprehensive medical insurance and compensation for those who have lost their lives in the line of duty,” KMPDU…

Suspect in the murder of car dealer Kevin Omwenga wants a court to quash a decision by the DPP to charge him with murder. Chris Obure in an application said the decision to charge him with murder was “malicious, scandalous unlawful, unconstitutional and an abuse of the court process.” Obure told the court that he would better serve as a state witness rather than an accused person. Read: Detectives Recover More Guns In Chris Obure’s Office(Opens in a new browser tab) “It is therefore unreasonable in the circumstances to charge the applicant for the offence of murder while the facts…

Tharaka Nithi governor Muthomi Njuki has surrendered to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The county chief gave himself up on Monday morning, three days after Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji ordered for his arrest. On Friday the DPP okayed Njuki’s arrest alongside 16 other county officials over a Sh34.9 million tender for the supply, installation and commissioning of a solid waste incinerator imported at Sh3.8 million. Read: Tharaka Nithi Governor Slammed For Launching County Toilet ‘Smaller Than His V8’ “I am satisfied that there is sufficient evidence to charge the named persons with various criminal offences,” Haji…

Tensions are high in Migori County after Speaker of the county assembly Boaz Okoth claimed his life was in danger. Mr Okoth claimed that he was assaulted in the presence of ODM secretary general Edwin Sifuna. Addressing reporters, Mr Baoz who has been ailing for a year now alleged that Sifuna led a gang to his Ruby Court in Milimani, Kisumu, on Friday night at 11pm. According to the speaker, the impending impeachment of Governor Okoth Obado was to blame for his woes. He stated that he is yet to receive the impeachment motion that has apparently been signed by…

On Friday Jubilee party vice chairman David Murathe was grilled for close to four hours by Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) officers. During the grilling session, Murathe once again dropped Deputy President William Ruto’s name in the ongoing Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) probe. Murathe was summoned after reports showed that he was a bank signatory of Kilig Limited, a company that was awarded a Sh4 billion tender. Appearing before the anti-graft agency, Murathe – a close ally of President Uhuru Kenyatta – admitted to knowing Kilig managers; Wilbroad Gachoka and a Mr Zhu. He also told the officers that…

New CCTV footage has shown suspect in the murder of 28 year old businessman Kevin Omwenga fetch the alleged murder weapon. In footage aired on Citizen TV, Robert Bodo Ouko fetches the pistol from his boss, Chris Obure’s office on August 21 a few minutes past 6 am. He opens the safe and tucks away the gun before leaving the Santeu Plaza office. Later that day, Ouko is seen returning the firearm in the same spot but this time he adds ammunition. It is well past 11 pm. At this time he had already supposedly shot Omwenga who was transported…

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji has okayed the arrest and prosecution of Tharaka Nithi governor Muthomi Njuki and 16 other county officials over an irregular tender. The other suspects are: Fridah Murungi- Chief Environment Officer, Floridah Kiende-Acting Director procurement, Highton Murithi – Finance Officer, Teresia Kagoji – Finance Officer, Arch Lee Mwenda – department of roads, Japhet Mutugi – procurement officer, Emily Nkatha – procurement officer and Mike Mwiandi – accountant. Others are Elosy Kariithi, Kenneth Mucuiya, Caroline Wambui, David Mbugua, Margaret Muthoni, Allan Murithi, Japheth Gitonga and George Miano. “I am satisfied that there is sufficient evidence…

Suspects in Kevin Omwenga’s murder; businessman Chris Obure and his bodyguard Robert Bodo Ouko will face murder charges, DPP has said. According to the prosecution, investigations into the murder have been completed. Appearing before Kibera Magistrate Derrick Kuto the duo sought anticipatory bail. Obure’s lawyer PLO Lumumba argued that the anticipatory bail was necessary should his client not be charged today (Friday). The two were presented before Justice James Wakiaga who set aside the application. Justice Wakiaga ordered that the suspects are taken for mental assessment before Monday when they are expected to enter their pleas. In the meantime, Obure…

Private security firms are staring at closure over accrued debts especially by government agencies, ministries and parastatals. The security firms have complained of non-payment some over a period of six months. According to the Protective Security Industry Association (PSIA), the firms are owed a sum of Sh3 billion. Read: Concerns As City Hall Withdraws Primary Schools Security Services Amid Pandemic Ministry of Sports is top on the list of debtors having delayed a payment of some Sh25 million for services rendered in nine months. Also on the list is Ministry of Health which is yet to settle a Sh137 million bill…