Author: Eva Nyambura

Tanzanian heartthrob Diamond Platnumz was supposed to exchange nuptials with Kenyan artiste cum radio presenter Tanasha Donna on Valentines Day but called it off. This was after the couple found out that they were expecting their first child together and Platnumz’s fourth. The “Baba Lao” hitmaker is now ready to settle down with the Radio queen but is not quite certain about the date. Read: Saumu Mbuvi Scolds Women Involved With Married Men Speaking to Wasafi TV during his younger sister Queen Darleen’s wedding, Baba Tiffah as he is commonly known said he has no reason to not marry Tanasha.…

Embattled Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has promised to comply with a ruling locking him out of office as investigations into the Sh380 million embezzlement case continues. “As I have always said, I am a law-abiding citizen, hence shall comply with the court’s decision that I stay away from my office to let justice take its course,” Sonko said. Taking to social media, Sonko said that the last couple of days have been difficult for him but was doing well and at home. Speaking about his health, the county chief noted that he is still receiving treatment at home. He was…

American pop star Selena Gomez spent an entire week in Kenya but with little to no media coverage. The “Heart Wants What It Wants” crooner was in the country courtesy of the We Movement. She was in the company of her close friend Raquelle Stevens who shared moments from their trip on social media. “Spent the week in Kenya with @selenagomez & the most amazing team @wemovement. I will forever remember the beautiful people we met. “I learned so much and was reminded that no matter where I am whether at home or anywhere in the world the greatest gift…

Machachari star Wanjiku Mburu aka Mama Baha was on Monday admitted in hospital with stomach complications. According to the actress, it was a pretty ordinary day until evening when she felt some weird pain in the stomach. She went to the hospital for a random check up but had to be admitted because she was in critical condition. “Today,was an ordinary day.spent the day in doors sewing my mat…you know pretty ordinary day.later in the evening went for swimming and did my 100 laps then went home and prepared for the night, pajamas and all…cut to around 9pm I felt…

Tob Cohen’s widow Sarah Wairimu Cohen wants court to grant her control over her late husband’s Tobs Kenya Golf Safaris. Sarah, through her lawyer Philip Murgor argued that the company risks collapsing should she not be allowed to run it. Appearing before High Court judge Stella Mutuku on Wednesday, the 53 year old businesswoman claimed that she co-owned the business with the deceased. Read: Relief For Sarah Wairimu As Court Rules Murgor Is Not A State Prosecutor She further asked the court to order law enforcement officers out of her Kitisuru home, adding that their presence was an added advantage…

Two people lost their lives in a Wednesday morning accident at the Emali-Loitoktok junction along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. The deceased persons; a driver and turnboy were in a head on collision involving two lorries. The 4 am incident was confirmed by Makueni County Police Commander Joseph Napeiyan. He noted that the survivors sustained serious injuries. Read: Drama As Man Found Inside Empty, Locked Container At Nairobi SGR Depot [Video] “The driver of one of the lorries sustained head and chest injuries and was rushed to Kilome Nursing Home for treatment,” Mr Napeiyan said. One of the lorries, he said, was…

John Mutinda on Saturday morning drove to his death at the Likoni Ferry Channel. According to his wife, Ruth Mueni, he claimed to have received a phone call from his late father hence the urgency to leave their home. Mueni, then asked him to pray over the situation and hid his car keys. A determined Mutinda searched for the keys and later left their Vanga home in a rush. He arrived at the channel at 4.20am, Kenya Ferry Services said. The speeding motorist was asked to stop at the ticketing booth but declined to take orders. At the moment there…

Former Classic 105 FM host Tina Kaggia was once married to comedian JB Masanduku. Theirs was not a conventional union. First, the comedian proposed a few days after meeting her and the wedding followed shortly after. The marriage, too did not last long. Away from their troubled marriage, Kaggia got a tatoo on her wedding finger, a symbol of their union. The mother of three, did however decide to have the tatoo removed and with it came consequences. According to Kaggia, she visited a local clinic, Keridam at Norwich Union building, Nairobi, to have the symbolic wedding band removed. The…

A car with unknown number of occupants plummeted into the Indian Ocean off of Likoni Channel on Saturday morning. The Saloon car whose registration is yet to be established plunged into the ocean with unknown number of victims on board. According to Kenya Ferry Services (KFS), the driver of the motor vehicle drove off with high speed despite efforts by ramp controllers to flag them down. Recovery efforts are underway, KFS indicated in a statement. “The occupants in the car have not yet been established. KFS responded immediately, together with the Kenya Navy, Kenya Police and other multi- agencies,” KFS…

Actress Nini Wacera last week detailed her “Con Story” on a popular web series dubbed “Janjaruka” as have many celebrities including Jua Cali, Pascal Tokodi, Nice Githinji and Lenana Kariba. Wacera’s story stood out, well, because hers involved a popular pastor cum motivational speaker, Robert Burale. The actress who has since relocated to Nakuru to pursue a career in mixed agriculture and forestry, told “Janjaruka” that the con happened in 2005. Read: American Rapper Snoop Dogg Pokes Fun At Pastor Ng’ang’a’s “Casting Out Demons” Viral Video She met the man who she only referred to as “Robert” at a club.…

Comedian Daniel Ndambuki alias Churchill took in video director Jibril Blessing but better known as J Blessing when he had little to no experience. A few years later, J Blessing has left the Churchill Show at least twice. He left in 2016 to pursue personal goals and later came back. Again in 2018, it was reported that he had left the show that airs on Sunday on NTV, but this time it was under unclear circumstances. Read: Swahili Singing South African Rapper Sho Madjozi Elated After Finally Meeting John Cena [Video] During a Q&A session on Instagram, he left the…

On Monday, Education CS Prof George Magoha kick started the Form One selection exercise at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). Speaking during the event, Prof Magoha assured a 100 percent transition from primary school to secondary school. According to the ministry of education, the exercise will be based purely on merit but the background of school will also be key during the placement exercise. Read: Police Bust 11 People Impersonating KCSE Candidates In Kisii Secondary schools in Kenya are categorized as: National Schools, Extra County Schools, County and Sub-County Schools. Placement for those candidates that scored above 400…

Marking exercise for this year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) has been halted as examiners demanded for pay. Sources privy to the details indicate that marking at Machakos Girls’ where the Business Studies paper 2 was being marked, was yet to kick off on Monday. Some of the examiners who spoke to reporters said that they want Sh68 for every paper and their fares reimbursed if kicked out of the centre. Read: #KCPE2019 Results: Michael Munyiri From Damacrest School In Thogoto Tops With 440 Marks They are at the moment receiving Sh46 for every paper marked. The examiners, Kahawa…

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) communications director Philip Etale has dared Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa to make good his threats to deface party offices in Bungoma. Speaking in Webuye on Saturday, the legislator threatened to have the ODM party offices repainted should his trademark maroon cap not be returned. “I want Oparanya to tell whosoever has my cap to hand it back to me within three days. Failure to do so, I’ll lead the closing of all ODM offices in Bungoma. If Raila wants to bring his demeaning behaviour to Mulembe people, we’ll not accept. Let him know Bungoma is our…

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria has vowed to have Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi impeached following his pronouncements on Sunday. The speaker was in Uriri, Migori County told residents that the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report should not be brought to Parliament but should be passed through a referendum. The report, presented to President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga on Tuesday, Muturi said, belongs to the people hence the people’s voice should be heard. Read: Ruto Slams Standard Newspaper, Urges Kenyans To Ignore Its “Garbage” But according to Moses Kuria and other leaders opposed to the referendum call,…