Author: Eva Nyambura

Education CS Prof George Magoha is currently presiding over the form one selection exercise happening at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). Speaking during the exercise, the bullish CS announced the reporting dates for the students. According to Magoha, students are expected to report to their various schools on January 13, 2020 until January 17. Read: Moi University Closed Following Students’ Unrest The ministry expects a 100 percent transition to secondary schools, he said. “A total of 1,083,456 sat for the exam (KCPE) of which 1,075,201 have been placed in secondary schools, this is after excluding the inmates, ones…

MP Shah and Aga Khan hospitals on Saturday evening experienced floods following heavy rains in Nairobi. In videos seen by Kahawa Tungu,  the reception areas are flooded. Workers can be seen attempting to drain the water. No incidences involving patients have been reported. Earlier on in the week, the Kenya Meteorological Department warned Kenyans to brace themselves for more heavy rainfall in the next few days. Heavy rains are expected in Nairobi, Nakuru, Narok, Migori and Kisumu. Those living in these areas were also warned about floods. The weatherman indicated that high amounts of rainfall will be experienced, sometimes accompanied…

Singer Kevin Bahati has four children including Yvette Obura’s daughter, Mueni who just turned four. While celebrating her daughter, Yvette talked about overcoming suicidal thoughts and doing odd jobs just to fend for her daughter. “To my daughter Mueni, I wish you could can be old enough to read this, but I know years from now you will. Just want you to know that you’ve brightened my days, you’re my strength. “This year you’ve helped me (unknowingly) overcome a lot from having suicidal thoughts, healing my anxiety, mental health, to not giving up, to doing odd jobs just to give…

Another suspect linked to the gruesome murder of Army Major Peter Mwaura Mugure’s family is in custody. According to the DCI,  James Maina Mwangi, 48, a technician at Nanyuki 43 Ordinance Composite Company planned the execution of the three deceased persons. “(He) is believed to have planned the execution and disposal of the bodies, together with the main suspect – Major Peter Mwaura,” DCI said. https://twitter.com/DCI_Kenya/status/1200463198580879361 In custody is Mugure and a casual labourer at the airbase Collins Pamba. Mugure’s Wife, Joyce Syombua and his two children; Shanice Maua (10) and Prince Michael were reported missing after paying him a visit…

Prime suspect in the Monica Kimani murder case Joseph Kuria Irungu alias Jowie was for a moment back on social media. Jowie or whoever had access to his Instagram page, deleted pictures from his engagement party with co-accused person and ex fiancee Jacque Maribe. A picture of the former security guard in the company of an unidentified woman was also shared with a smiley face as the caption. View this post on Instagram 😊 A post shared by Joe (@jowie.jowi) on Nov 29, 2019 at 12:12am PST Jowie has been behind bars for a little over a year…

Comedian Sande Bush alias Dr Ofweneke has explained his relationship with the mother of his children, singer Nicah the Queen. The two broke up some three years ago on grounds that he (Ofweneke) assaulted his now ex-wife. In a lengthy Instagram post, the funny man explained that being apart does not mean that they cannot raise their children in a “non toxic” environment. Read: Lilian Muli Presses Pause On Social Media Life, Fans Believe She Is Expectant “The reason why my daughters are happy is because their mum and I are friends and we have agreed that our broken marriage…

Digital strategist Dennis Itumbi has been ordered to pay child support for a child he sired sometime last year. The blogger has been ordered to pay Sh20,000 for maintenance every month until the case is heard and determined. Itumbi, a vocal supporter of Deputy President William Ruto and the child’s mother have been given time to reach an out of court settlement. Read: Denis Itumbi Chased Away From The Podium During BBI Launch (Video) The decision was reached after a DNA test concluded that he is indeed the father of the 5 month old girl. The children’s court also directed…

Comedian Dr Ofweneke’s ex wife Nicah the queen is trying her hand at love, again. The Pagawisha hitmaker was married to the funnyman but ended things two years ago after he apparently assaulted her. “Domestic violence is such a bad thing…I had to walk away…I had to run…Yes, I’m a single mum of two and I know God will watch over me and my kids…He assaulted me and I had to run away. We are done. I can’t stand such violence,” she said. The crooner, a mother of two is back on the saddle and is flaunting her new beau…

K24’s Betty Kyallo is tired of the jokes that so often remind her of her failed marriage to NTV’s Dennis Okari. In a tweet, the bubbly Weekend With Betty presenter, asked her fans to stop with the jokes and move on already. “So what? Lol Move on, we have,” she replied to a tweep who shared a picture from her wedding. https://twitter.com/BettyMKyallo/status/1199963060527665152 Kyallo, a mother of one, exchanged nuptials with the investigative journalist in a lavish October 2, 2015 ceremony. Barely six months into the marriage, the Flair By Betty parlor CEO had moved on to Mombasa governor Ali Hassan…

Digital Innovations Director at the office of the President Dennis Itumbi was on Wednesday spoiling for a fight after making remarks that did not sit well with Murang’a Woman Representative Sabina Chege. According to Itumbi, the Embrace Movement that is led by the MP and other women leaders from different political outfits, has a political agenda while that linked with Deputy President William Ruto, Inua Mama drives a social empowerment agenda. “Dear Sabina Chege, Embrace, let us face it had a political agenda, if any. Inua Mama has a social empowerment agenda. Inua Mama therefore will NOT told. Here some…

Former Citizen TV anchor Jacque Maribe was in the company of Nairobi governor Mike Sonko and a few friends on the night Monica Kimani was murdered, court heard. A witness, Chelagat Ruto told the court that she, a friend only identified as Juliet, Sonko and the accused person were at 40Forty Lounge on the day that the businesswoman is said to have been slain. Ms Ruto told Justice James Wakiaga that she met Maribe in 2017 and later forged a friendship. Then, she worked with senator Johnson Sakaja’s campaign team. Read: Witness Statement Places Jowie At Monica Kimani’s House On…

Elgeyo Marakwet senator Kipchumba Murkomen has been booed as he presented his views at the Bomas of Kenya during the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report unveiling. Murkomen was heckled by members of the public present at the report unveiling. The senate majority leader was irked by the programme coordinators especially the MC Junet Mohammed for apparently leaving out leaders whose views differed. Read: Murkomen Calls Out Tobiko For Ordering Mau Evictions Without President’s Go Ahead “We must have an honest opinion, even the way Junet is running the program is unfair. This program was to hear about other leaders opinion,”…

Getting rid of an unwanted pregnancy in Kenya is a tall order seeing as abortion is illegal unless the life of the mother is at risk. Seeking abortion services is also expensive as are contraceptive measures. This then has seen a rise in cases of infanticide. Infanticide can be described as the deliberate killing of a child under the age of 1 year. Read: Two More Foetuses Recovered In Nairobi River During Clean Up Exercise In the May alone, a task force cleaning up the “murky” waters of Nairobi River discovered eight infant bodies, something that is apparently not unusual.…

Tanasha Donna and Tanzanian heartthrob Diamond Platnumz on Tuesday introduced their son, Naseeb Junior to the world. They were celebrating 40 days since he was born. View this post on Instagram My baby NJ ❤️ @naseeb.junior A post shared by Tanasha Donna Oketch (@tanashadonna) on Nov 26, 2019 at 7:13am PST The festivities that lasted the whole day, took place at the Baba Lao hitmaker’s Madale home in Dar es Salaam. The invite only party was characterized by song and dance. Wasafi signees; Lava Lava, Mbosso, producer Ayo Lizer, photographer Lukamba were all present. View this post…

Man caught on tape assaulting a female security guard at Komarock Phase 5A Estate in Nairobi has been arrested. The 30 year old man has been identified as Justus Kamoja. In a tweet shared by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mr Kamoja who roughed up the security guard only identified as Damaris on Sunday, will be arraigned as soon as “necessary Police action is complete.” “Mr Justus Kamoja who was captured on a video assaulting a female Security Guard at Komarock has been arrested. The 30yr old suspect will be arraigned in court once necessary Police action is complete.…