Author: Eva Nyambura

A Lamu court has released suspect in Tecra Muigai’s death, Omar Lali. Lali, 50, was set free on a Sh300,000 bond after spending 21 days behind bars. On Tuesday, Lamu Principal Magistrate Allan Temba declined to continue holding the suspect. This was following an application by the DCI and DPP to have Lali spend seven more days in custody. When delivering his ruling, Mr Temba noted that the suspect has been to the crime scenes three other times and was cooperative. He also noted that there was no need to have him behind bars just so that the police can…

The National Super Alliance (NASA) will after a Parliamentary Group meeting dewhip members of parliament perceived as rebellious. Addressing the press on Wednesday, National Assembly minority whip Junet Mohamed said the alliance will present a list of members likely to be axed from various positions. Among those set to be bundled out of their positions is Kiminini MP Chris Wamalwa. He is likely to be removed as the deputy minority leader while his Kilifi counterpart Aisha Jumwa will be kicked out of the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC). Others include; Sylvanus Osoro (South Mugirango), Nakara Lodepe (Turkana Central), Catherine Wambilianga (Bungoma…

Nominated senator Millicent Omanga has blamed “unstable” post-paid services for the yet to be received Parliamentary Group meeting invite held on May 11 at State House. Appearing before the Jubilee Party disciplinary committee, Omanga said she has been looking for the said invite but her efforts have proved futile. “Mr Chair I still maintain that I did not receive any invite and no one made a follow up to know whether all the senators had received it. I have over 700 messages on my phone, I have been trying to find the said invite but all has been in vain,”…

A Lamu court has declined to have the police continue holding Omar Lali, the boyfriend of Tecra Muigai – the late daughter of Keroche Breweries proprietors Tabitha and Joseph Karanja. Mr Lali has been in custody for the past 21 days after the deceased passed on while receiving treatment at a Nairobi Hospital. The case was mentioned on Tuesday before Lamu Principal Magistrate Allan Temba via video link where the DPP and DCI sought to have the suspect held for another seven days. DCI told the court that Lali was supposed to accompany officers to the crime scenes including his…

Floods have so far claimed 285 lives, Devolution CS Eugene Wamalwa announced on Wednesday. Addressing the media, the CS also noted that the number of people affected has risen to reach 810,655. Further, CS Wamalwa said, a lot of crop has been lost but the exact acreage will be determined next week. Two weeks ago, the number of deaths caused by floods shot from 194 to 237. The nymber of affected households had also risen to 161,000 up from 100,000. “That is a very high number compared to those Kenyans who have lost their lives to COVID-19 who are about…

Four popular nightclubs in Nairobi’s posh estate of Kilimani will remain shut after a court declined to issue an order reopening them pending hearing and determination of an appeal challenging revocation of their licences. The clubs; Kiza Lounge, Space Lounge, Grill and Explorer Tavern and B-Club were ordered shut in November last year following complaints by area residents. The Kilimani Project Foundation claimed that operators of the clubs “play loud music daily and host rowdy drunken revelers thereby depriving them of sleep and security.” “Some of other negative effects from the said establishments release noise, littering by patrons, obstruction of…

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) announced the closure of its Mvita, Mombasa County branch on Tuesday. In a statement, bank CEO Joshua Oigara explained that an employee had tested positive for the coronavirus. He also revealed that those who worked closely with the said individual have been duly notified and undergoing counselling. Contact tracing, Mr Oigara stated, has also commended. “The affected staff who were working with him have been informed and are currently undergoing counseling and screening to ensure their safety and well-being,” he said. With the approval of the Central Bank, the CEO said, the branch will remain closed…

Senate deputy speaker position is officially vacant. This was after Tharaka Nithi senator Kithure Kindiki’s ouster was gazetted and the information relayed by temporary speaker Rose Nyamunga on behalf of speaker Ken Lusaka. Lusaka asked interested parties to submit their details to the house clerk. Elections for the post formerly held by Kindiki, will be held on Tuesday next week. According to The Star, there is a plan to field one candidate by Jubilee Party and NASA. The ploy was confirmed by newly elected majority whip Irungu Kang’ata and Makueni senator Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. “What we will avoid is outright…

Five nominated senators who declined to attend a Parliamentary Group meeting chaired by President Uhuru Kenyatta on May 11 have appeared before the disciplinary committee at the Jubilee Party headquarters along Thika Road. The five are; Falhada Dekow Iman, Naomi Jillo Waqo, Victor Prengei, Mary Seneta Yiane and Millicent Omanga. Party secretary general Raphael Tuju said the senators were guilty of misconduct and threatened to have them expelled from the ruling party. Tuju said that they did not render an apology to the party. Speaking on Tuesday, however, the secretary general who also doubles up as a cabinet secretary without…

K24 TV news anchor Betty Kyallo is open to having more kids. This she revealed on her YouTube channel “Betty Kyallo Lately”. According to Betty, she wants her daughter, Ivanna, to have a sibling. But according to the Weekend With Betty host, she would rather do this with a divorced man. Well, the Flair by Betty Parlour proprietor revealed that she is naturally drawn to divorced men because they too, just like her have been through the same situation. Betty was married for a short while to NTV investigative journalist Dennis Okari. Their short-lived marriage was marred with cheating allegations.…

ODM party leader Raila Odinga has asked the government not to reopen schools, just yet. Speaking to Milele FM on Tuesday morning, Raila said that the state should have measures in place before allowing children resume learning. He also noted that the health of the learners should be a priority, adding that their final examinations can be rescheduled to a later date. “Hakuna haraka. Hata kama tumepoteza mwaka mmoja kusomesha watoto, afadhali tuupoteza lakini watoto wako hai kuliko kuharakisha eti waende kwa sababu wanaenda kufanya mtihani. Mtihani ni nini? Wanaeza kufanya mwaka huu na wakikosa wanaezafanya mwaka mwingine,” he said.…

Coronavirus cases in Kenya have jumped to 12 after 72 individuals tested positive, health CAS Dr Mercy Mwangangi said. This was after testing a 2,711 sample size. Kenya has so far carried out a total of 61,971 samples. 70 cases are Kenyan nationals, one Ugandan and a Somali. CAS Mwangangi said that the new patients were 44 males and 28 females between the ages of 12 and 78. One more patient has died bringing the total tally of fatalities to 52. On a brighter note, however, 9 more patients have tested negative for the virus. Recovered cases are currently at 402.…

Kiambu governor James Nyoro has condemned the distribution of poisonous food stuffs to residents on Sunday. Speaking on Monday, the county boss said the relief food had been distributed to Karai and Nachu wards in Kikuyu Constituency. The items which included maize, flour and sugar were packaged in bags branded “William Ruto Foundation and Kimani Ichung’wa”. Nyoro told reporters that 12 people have been referred to Kiambu and Thika Level Five hospitals. The victims displayed signs of nausea, headache and stomach upsets after consuming the food, especially sugar. The county chief asked that relief foods be distributed in line with…

Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wa has asked constituents to be wary of fake, poisonous donations. In a Facebook post, the legislator warned that a family in Gikambura area was treated at a local hospital after consuming sugar branded “William Ruto Foundation”. According to Ichung’wa, the donations were made from a white Land Cruiser at around 6 pm. “These are not our foodstuffs and we are not distributing anything openly and on vehicles on roads or stadiums and even the fake branding and items are not anything close to what we are distributing,” he wrote. He also noted that food donations from…

Former Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale irked Kenyans on Twitter (KOT) on Saturday after he shared a gory image of former rugby player Allan Makaka still trapped in his wrecked car. Khalwale described the deceased as his nephew. In his message of condolence, Khalwale said, “My nephew, Allan Makaka of Royal Media, crashed to death last night. At the mortuary condoling with his father Mzee Makaka, sister Maureen, friends & colleagues. His family, the Bamahalia of Mukhonje village Shinyalu & Judith Munzala, are all my thoughts & prayers. RIP dear son.” By the time of publishing this piece, the bull fighter…