Author: Eva Nyambura

A wall on Monday collapsed along the busy Waiyaki Way – Red Hill Link road causing a traffic snarl up. No casualties have been reported although the debris has closed off one of the lanes. According to Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) Chief Communications Officer John Cheboi, the contractor is already on site. Read: Two People Killed, Several Injured After Wall Collapses On Houses In Industrial Area [Photos] Through its Twitter account, KURA noted that the damage was caused following a burst pipe on the Kabete Barracks side. The water, the authority explained, undermined the wall. “We wish to notify…

Elgeyo Marakwet senator Kipchumba Murkomen is in support of a referendum. Addressing the public in Mombasa where leaders held the 3rd Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) meeting, the Senate majority leader said Kenyans should choose leaders of their choice. Murkomen made the remarks after Mombasa governor Ali Hassan Joho kept on probing for an answer. “We must have a referendum so that Kenyans get the leaders they want,” he said. He also mentioned that BBI will aid in bringing to an end the “us versus than culture” hence one nation. “It’s the first time in history for politicians to sit on…

Uasin Gishu woman representative Gladys Boss Shollei claims a political rival is out to get her following the release of images believed to be of her alleged lover. Speaking during a press conference held at Poa Place Resort, Eldoret, the former Judiciary chief registrar said she will not respond to her detractors but will instead focus her energy on serving her constituents. “No amount of smear campaign will deter me from serving Kenyans and the great people of Uasin Gishu County. I thank God that I attended the walking on fire training, which trains me to stay focused and never…

Netizens are demanding for justice on behalf of a man allegedly assaulted by NRG Radio presenter Mwalimu Rachel. According to Martin Mbugua, the victim, the radio queen abused him alongside four men who posed as police officers attached to Kilimani Police Station. Speaking to SDE, Mbugua said he was beaten up after a member of the Sailors group failed to show up for a commercial shoot. “On Thursday 16 January, I received a call from Peter. We were raised together at the Streetnizers Ministries Transformation Centre,” he said, adding that he and Miracle Baby had not seen each other in…

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on Friday sought to terminate manslaughter charges against lawyer Assa Nyakundi. Instead the DPP through prosecutors Alex Muteti and Wangui Gichuhi has directed that the lawyer be charged with the murder of his son, Joseph Bogonko. https://twitter.com/ODPP_KE/status/1220617612654149632 On Thursday, the defense team was accused of delaying the matter hence tarnishing the name of the Judiciary. Representing Nyakundi in court yesterday was lawyer Harun Ndumbi who sought to adjourn the matter because lead counsel John Khaminwa was unavailable. Kiambu Principal Magistrate Teresiah Nyangena then ordered Ndumbi to carry on with the submissions. Read: Couples In Failed…

Keroche heiress Anerlisa Muigai has dated publicly for the past couple of years but nothing compares to her most recent relationship with Tanzania’s Ben Pol. The lovebirds have been together now for close to three years and are soon going to walk down the aisle. What people do not know is how exactly Ben and Anerlisa who are always on some lovey dovey mood on social media especially, met. View this post on Instagram About Last Night ❤ . . #BirthdayDinner. #Love A post shared by Anerlisa Muigai (@anerlisa) on Jan 9, 2020 at 8:36pm PST According to…

A Nairobi court has barred Education CS Prof George Magoha from naming new members of the University of Nairobi (UoN) council. High Court judge Justice Pauline Nyamweya issued the order after ousted council chairperson Prof Julia Ojiambo opposed a gazette notice dated January 17. In the ruling, Justice Nyamweya said, “Pending interpartes hearing, the first respondent (Magoha) is restrained from effecting appointment of any person as chairperson and member of the Council of University of Nairobi.” Other council members include; Flora Mtuweta, Mighulo Maghanga, Jocelyn Rarieya, Hassan Mohamud, Isaac Kiprop and Kariuki Muchemi. Read: Court Declines To Block Sonko From…

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has received six modernized attack helicopters, in a ceremony presided over by Chief of the Defence Forces General Samson Mwathethe. In a tweet, KDF said the helicopters were purchased as part of the military modernization programme. The attack helicopters are fixed with contemporary airborne and armament systems and were commission at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC), Embakasi. https://twitter.com/kdfinfo/status/1220267879880437761 Speaking during the ceremony, General Mwathethe appreciated the US Government for its sustained bilateral relations with Kenya in various sectors key of which is security. “Among other capabilities, the integration of the MD 530F into our inventory…

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has denied claims that ousted Masai Mara University Vice Chancellor Mary Walingo has been reinstated. The DPP was responding to reports shared by a Twitter user Mwalimu Mutemi wa Kiama who alleged that the former VC was back to work pending conclusion of a graft case. “Maasai Mara University Vice Chancellor Prof Mary Walingo reinstated after 4 months of state-led investigations that found no evidence of corruption allegations leveled against her. What does “DCI” stand for? Dry Cleaning Investigations?” he wrote. https://twitter.com/MutemiWaKiama/status/1220240955736981504 But according to the DPP Ms Walingo’s file is still under review…

An accident along the Eldoret-Webuye road has apparently claimed 6 lives. The horrid Wednesday evening incident involved a truck and a 14-seater North Rift Sacco matatu. Witness accounts indicate that the truck driver lost control and collided head on with the matatu killing the passengers including the driver. https://twitter.com/SleekWhizzKe/status/1220199736596160518 Read: Four Killed In Grisly Accident Along Nairobi-Mombasa Highway Three matatu passengers are said to have died on the spot while the driver succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment. A Kenya Mpya bus was also involved in an accident along the busy Thika Super Highway. The bus is said to…

A Nairobi court on Wednesday declined to block Nairobi governor Mike Sonko from nominating a deputy. High Court judge Mumbi Ngugi asked the three petitioners to reconsider their suit. She ordered that the governor be served with the papers. The matter will be mentioned after 14 days when the parties will file their responses. Read: “Miguna Going Through Hell In Europe”, Lawyer Says As Case Pushed To March Sonko nominated Anne Kananu Mwenda as his deputy on January 6, 2020. “Given the foregoing, and in the interest of ensuring stability at Kenya’s Capital City and largest County by economy and…

A Voi Court on Wednesday let Nairobi governor Mike Sonko off the hook after it dropped assault charges leveled against him. Senior resident magistrate Fredrick Nyakundi in his ruling noted that the complainant, Coast Police boss Rashid Yakub is no longer interested in pursuing the matter. In his application, Yakub said his “conscience had directed him to forgive and forget” adding that he has not had peace in his soul ever since the case was taken to court. Read: Sonko Reshuffles Cabinet, Moves Finance CEC Pauline Kahiga Over Pending Bills The police boss further rubbished claims that he was pressurized…

A boy shot last week during four day long protests over the dilapidated state of Mwiki-Kasarani road was shot at close range, an autopsy report shows. Postmortem results indicate that Stephen Machurusi, 17, died due to trauma caused by the gunshot. It further indicates that the bullet pierced through the heart, killing him on the spot. Reports further indicate that the teenager was shot at close range. Witnesses say that the deceased was on his knees when the gun was fired. Read: Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri Surrenders Rifle To DCI “As a result of my examination, I formed the opinion…

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on December 5, 2019, a day before his arrest made changes to his cabinet. He moved Lucia Mulwa from the Education docket to Urban Planning and taking her place was Pauline Kahiga. Kahiga then, was the Finance CEC. Filling her position was Allan Igamba. These changes are however yet to take effect after the former declined to vacate office. Ms Kahiga was according to reports in a squabble of sorts after she refused to settle bills as directed by the county boss. Read: Governor Nyong’o Moves Embattled Finance CEC Nerry Achar To Energy Docket According to…

Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri on Tuesday surrendered his rifle at DCI Headquarters in Nakuru. On Monday, the controversial lawmaker was grilled by detectives over remarks made on the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) and Deputy President William Ruto’s ejection from his official Mombasa residence. “It is true I was summoned and I have just finished recording a statement. It is about my address to press concerning how government officials are treating DP Ruto. I was responding to what was reported in the media and I wonder why I am being victimized. I have also been told to surrender my firearms which I…