Author: Eva Nyambura

Debt-saddled Uchumi on Thursday received a major reprieve after the High Court gave the retailer additional 30 days to conclude talks with secured creditors on agreeing to the Company Voluntary Agreement (CVA). In a statement, Uchumi CEO Mohammed Mohammed said that the struggling retail chain has so far managed to get KCB, Co-operative Bank and ICDC to endorse the CVA under various terms. The management, Mr Mohammed mentioned is still in talks with the government which has a 14.6 per cent stake and UBA Bank which has been seeking to dispose of Uchumi’s land to settle a Sh172 million debt.…

A Churchill Raw comedian was on Thursday morning found dead on Dagoretti rail tracks. Anthony Njenga alias Njenga Mswahili death was sudden and the cause of death yet to be determined. Police are however looking into the case. “It with deep regrets that Laugh Industry announces the death of one popular comedian who graced our program on TV the Churchill Show in its early years, James Anthony Njenga AKA _Njenga Mswahili,_ was found dead on rail tracks this morning after being hit by a train, it is not clear under which circumstances this fate befell him, but police are been…

Retired President Daniel Moi has been discharged from the Nairobi Hospital after a two week stay. The former head of state was apparently admitted in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after developing breathing problems. But according to Press secretary Lee Njiru, Moi was recovering and was alert in spite of rumours claiming that he was on his death bed. Read: Former President Moi Admitted At Nairobi Hospital “He is alert and conscious of his surroundings. The family is asking the media to, in this regard, publish only the medical bulletins issued through the legally established official channel,” he said last…

Jubilee candidate for Kibra Constituency McDonald Mariga has denied reports that his representatives have been involved in voter bribery. Speaking at Kibra’s Lindi Mosque, the former footballer said the bribery allegations are being spread by ODM propagandists trying to cause chaos. “Hio ni porojo. ukipata mtu yeyote anahonga wapiga kura, ambia polisi washikwe na wapelekwe mahakamani.” Read: IEBC Dismisses Mariga’s Petition Against ODM’s Imran Okoth Mariga also noted that women had earlier been restricted to their homes but have now made their way to the polling stations. The ex Inter Milan footballer said he is confident about bagging the win.…

Voting in Kibra Constituency has kicked off with cases of voter bribery reported in some areas. Minority whip in the National Assembly and Director of elections in the ODM party Junet Mohamed has also published a list of mobilizers who have received monies meant for voter bribery. According to Junet, the 13 individuals received Sh50,000 each at Weston Hotel owned by Deputy President William Ruto. “The following have been given Ksh 50,000 each at Weston Hotel. We already know you and we already planned reciprocal contingency measure. I urge Kibra voters to stay vigilant. Don’t disturb the peace of Kibra…

Foreign Correspondents’ Association of East Africa (FCAEA) representing journalists covering the region for foreign media organisations has rebuked the recent expulsion of two of its members from South Sudan. Six days ago, an Associated Press (AP) journalist Sam Mednick had her press accreditation revoked for six months, forcing her out of the country. The South Sudan government’s actions were in response to a story published by the Canadian journalist saying that tensions were rising in the capital ahead of the formation of a unity government. Read: Four Chinese Nationals Accused Of Assaulting Kenyan Engineer Freed Mednick was accused of fabricating…

Four City Hall employees were on Wednesday charged with creating disturbance at Integrity Centre during Governor Mike Sonko’s interrogation. The four; John Abok, Joseph Mwangi Karai, Kennedy Odhiambo and Richard Bosire were charged for “willfully and unlawfully resisted arrest from police constables Peter Mwangi, Timothy Nyagah, Antony Kasili, Joseph Muturi and Inspector Silas Siota.” Appearing before Senior Principal Magistrate Kennedy Cheruiyot, the four pleaded not guilty to two counts of resisting arrest and taking part in an unlawful assembly. Read: Chaotic Entry As Police Teargas Journalists, Sonko’s Supporters At Integrity Center They were released on a Sh100,000 cash bail each.…

Ugandan socialite cum entrepreneur Zari Hassan is known for killer looks and sometimes, snide remarks directed at her baby daddy Diamond Platnumz and nosy fans. A fan recently sought to find out the whereabouts of her new husband, King Bae or Mr M. The fan asked, “And where is King Bae nowadays?” Zari quickly responded with a simple, “Dead” comment. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Urban News (@urbannews254) on Nov 5, 2019 at 2:42am PST King Bae was among the most googled individuals after the mother of five announced their relationship. She has however…

University of Nairobi (UoN) lecturer, Hannah Inyama who kept her dead son’s body in the house for close to two weeks is not fit to stand trial, a court was told. According to an investigating officer who appeared before Makadara chief magistrate Heston Nyaga, the don is not mentally stable to stand trial in her teenage son’s murder case. Inyama, the officer told the court, will be on medication for the next couple of weeks after a mental assessment test concluded that she was not in her right state of mind. Read: UON Lecturer Arrested Following Discovery Of Son’s Decomposing…

Tanasha Donna has defended her son Naseeb Junior’s black bracelet that has been the talk of town for the past couple of days. The new mother was unhappy that people thought the bracelet was one meant to ward off evil spirits. Responding to a local blog, the Radio queen said people should learn to differentiate between traditional beliefs and witchcraft. The picture that sparked controversy was shared by her baby daddy Diamond Platnumz’s mother, Mama Dangote. The excited granny took to the gram to express her excitement by posting the picture of Naseeb Junior displaying only his hands with an…

Cash strapped Mumias Sugar has sent packing all its employees, a month after being placed under receivership. In a statement by Ponangipalli Rao, the receiver appointed by KCB Bank, the sugar milling company will henceforth hire on temporary basis but will give priority to past employees. “Consequent to the company being placed in receivership, all employees contracts stand terminated from the date of receivership i.e 20th September, 2019,” the statement read in part. Read: Raila’s Ailing Kisumu Molasses Plant Sold Off To Asian Tycoon Jaswant Rai At Ksh7 Billion The company will also duly compensate all the affected persons, the…

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko’s daughter Saumu Mbuvi has scolded women in relationships with married men. The businesswoman in an Instastories post lashed out at the women for getting involved with these men. She referred to the behavior as “stupid.” “Ladies no offense but the highest form of stupidity, is a single woman being loyal to a married man,” she wrote. The mother of one is said to be involved with Lamu senator Anwar Loitiptip who apparently is a married man. He has on his part denied these allegations. In September, Saumu was embroiled in a nasty social media spat with…

Ethic Entertainment’s latest hit single Tarimbo has sparked debate on and offline because it apparently advocates for violence against women. The song is basically talking about having carnal knowledge with a woman without her consent hence the uproar to have it pulled it down. Moral policeman and Kenya Film Classification Board (KFBC) chief executive on Friday said he was in communication with Google to have the song pulled down. Mutua further called for the arrest of the “so called artistes” by the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI). In his lengthy Facebook post, the KFCB boss said the song “defied everything…

Tanzanian hitmaker Ali Kiba has denied calling out fellow singer Diamond Platnumz on Instagram, in a post that has since gone viral. Speaking to Soudy Brown, Tanzanian blogger, the Chekecha singer said he did not post the cryptic yet insulting message. Apparently, he said, his social media accounts were hacked. “No, my account was hacked. Yes I saw the post but I am not the one who wrote, I think hackers did,” he stated, adding that he had no idea the post had been made. View this post on Instagram A post shared by alikiba (@officialalikiba) on Nov…

Former Kasarani MP Elizabeth Ongoro and her spouse, Ferdinand Masha Kenga have been released on Sh3 million bail each. The two alongside 19 others are involved in a case in which Sh48 million CDF cash meant for a Kasarani Girls High School was embezzled. They have been charged with conspiracy to commit an offence of corruption against the law. Read: Court Suspends Mary Wambui’s State Appointment Following Senator Sakaja’s Petition Ongoro has also been accused of illegally acquiring Sh4 million from Kasarani Girls project management account. Appearing before magistrate Lawrence Mugambi, Ongoro denied all charges leveled against her. Consequently, the…