Author: Eva Nyambura

Businesswoman cum socialite Zari Hassan is not taking kindly remarks that her Tanzanian ex boyfriend Diamond Platnumz was taken from her. A fan noted that the Bongo Flava star was taken right under her nose by Kenya’s own Tanasha Donna as was her luggage on a Kenya Airways (KQ) flight. “Your Baby daddy was stolen from Kenya, now your perfume is stolen from Kenya, Next time they will steal you, don’t step in Kenya Mama Tee. They officially don’t want you,” read the fan’s comment. Read: Zari Explains Why King Bae’s Wedding Band Keeps On Changing (Photos) But according to…

The government of Ghana has ordered all telecommunication companies to stop the expiry of data and voice bundles purchased by consumers. In a letter dated October 9, 2019, and copied to the CEOs of MTN, Vodafone, Airtel Tigo and Glo too, the state ordered that all unused data and voice bundles purchased by subscribers that has not been used must not expire and must be rolled over with the next recharge. AirtelTigo is the only network operator offering data bundles that do not expire. Consumers, with the new directive, will be hoping for MTN and Vodafone Ghana to also stop…

Former Othaya MP Mary Wambui is hitting back at critics who say she is not fit to hold a public office especially at her age. The ex legislator was appointed as chair of the National Employment Authority in a gazette notice issued by Labour Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani on Monday. Responding to critics, Ms Wambui said she was the most qualified person hence her appointment. Read: Exposed: Scandals Rocking Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority Under John Mwaka’s Leadership “I got the post because I am better than those complaining. I have the qualifications and experience to run the office,” she told…

Digital strategist Dennis Itumbi and his co-accused Samuel Gateri have been charged afresh over a letter alleging a plot to assassinate Deputy president William Ruto. Appearing before Chief Magistrate Martha Mutuku, the accused persons entered a not guilty plea after the prosecution consolidated their cases. According to the charge sheet, the two , on or before June 20,2019, published a letter dated May 30, 2019 with intent to cause anxiety to the general public. Read: DCI Confirms Ruto’s Distress Call Over Alleged Assassination Plot The case will be heard on November 18. Gateri was last month released on a Sh100,000…

Cases of gender violence against men have increased over time within all social classes and has taken many forms; from assault, emotional abuse, stalking, control and domineer. Take for example the case of Kiss FM presenter Andrew Kibe who was assaulted by a woman after a heated argument. According to the controversial breakfast show host, the woman got physical with him at a public place. Read: Ex Citizen TV Reporter Jacque Maribe Makes Social Media Return “There was a time I was with this chick and we were having a heated argument,” Kibe said. “Please note at this time, we…

Three family members residing in Nairobi’s Kariobangi South estate have died following a morning inferno. Among the three was a one year toddler. According to Nairobi Police Commander Philip Ndolo, investigations into the incident have kicked off even as two other members of the same family fight for their lives at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Read: New Bill Seeks To Have Facebook, Whatsapp Admins Censored By CA Eye witnesses did however note that there was a black out the previous night and the household was using candles for lighting. Last week, a fire broke out in Korogocho leaving more…

Ugandan entrepreneur Zari Hassan is displeased with Kenya’s national carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) for losing her rather expensive luggage. According to the bosslady who was aboard a KQ flight to Entebbe, she lost an expensive suit and perfumes that she was gifted for her birthday. In a lengthy Instagram rant, the mother of five noted that she has been wronged by the airline in the past but has always chosen to keep mum. Read: Why KQ’s Nairobi-New York Flight is Failing and How to Rescue it Zari further detailed how the carrier has in the past delayed flights without informing…

Sultry Kenyan songstress Victoria Kimani has been accused of sleeping around with Nigerian star Wizkid. According to a Nigerian tweep identified as Pearl Ometosa, the Mtoto crooner was once caught in bed with Wizkid by his then girlfriend Tanya. Kimani, the tweep said, was assaulted by the star’s alleged lover prompting her to jump through the window. Read: Wizkid Lands Major Endorsement Deal As Ciroc Brand Ambassador “The same CC team including Ice and M were the ones begging for you when you were always going to sleep with Wiz even if you knew he was dating Tanya and she…

Gospel musician Kevin Bahati’s wife, Diana Marua and his baby mama Yvette Obura are in good terms. According to Diana, Yvette and Bahati are allowed to communicate for the sake of their daughter, Mueni. “The fact that they have a daughter together, they have to communicate. It’s all about Mueni. She needs basic needs and its the baby being taken care of,” she said. Read: Zari Responds To Fan’s Spiteful Comment On Her Bikini Shot She further noted that “There is no bad blood, there is no beef. We communicate.” Speaking on the nature of their relationship, the mother of…

Socialite turned entrepreneur Huddah Monroe spent her birthday behind bars. Before the Huddah Cosmetics chief executive was arrested for drunk driving, she had spent the day giving back to the society. She started the festivities by spending the day with children at Good Samaritan Rescue Centre that is near Huruma. Later, Huddah changed into a sleek dress. She was having diner with close friends. The lass might have had a little too much to drink. She spent a couple of hours at Gigiri Police Station, at least until she sobered up. “At the police station at 4am lol just coz i…

Digital Innovations director at the office of the President Dennis Itumbi came under fire after proposing that marathon great Eliud Kipchoge should be feted with a presidential award. According to Itumbi, Kipchoge who on Saturday became the first human being to run a marathon under 2 hours should receive the highest medal for his achievement. In a tweet, the blogger suggested that the legend should receive the Chief of The Golden Hearts (CGH) award. “Because we now know that no man is limited, @EliudKipchoge, deserves a CGH, the highest medal Kenya reserves for its finest sons and daughters,” he wrote.…

There was chaos in Kibra after a group of unidentified people pelted stones at a Jubilee Party branded vehicle. The car, presumed to belong to the party’s candidate McDonald Mariga had its windows shattered. According to the Standard, tyres were also set ablaze near a billboard with Mariga’s face on it. Other news sources indicate that a Jubilee pointman in the area was caught with some Sh10 million with the intention of buying Identification cards from voters. But according to the party head of communication, Albert Mwemusi, Sh10 million was an amount too huge for someone to walk around with.…

Former Citizen TV journalist Jacque Maribe is back on social media after a one year hiatus. Maribe has stayed away from the public eye after she and her fiance Joseph “Jowie” Irungu were accused of killing businesswoman Monica Kimani. Shortly after their murder trial kicked off, Maribe was fired from the Royal Media Services owned station after she was spotted with digital innovations director in the President’s office Dennis Itumbi. Itumbi was at the time facing forgery charges and was being held at Muthaiga Police Station. Fast forward to October 12, Maribe took the time to celebrate marathon great Eliud…

Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge becomes the first human being to ever run a marathon under 2 hours. Kipchoge clocked 1:59:40 beating the Ineos 1:59 challenge at Prater Park in Vienna, Austria. The legend was assisted by 41 pacemakers divided into 7 groups, all made up of some of the greatest athletes around the world. Leading the pack that was in a “V” formation was a zero-emission Audi E-tron car, the latest from the German manufacturer in the electric car market. Kipchoge, who has spread word that #NoHumanIsLimited, completed the last few kilometres in 2:50 minutes. https://twitter.com/EliudKipchoge/status/1182934782684123136?s=19 Two days ago, the marathon…

President Uhuru Kenyatta has on Saturday condoled with the family of John Wambua. Wambua lost his wife Mariam Kighenda and four year old daughter Amanda Mutheu in the Likoni ferry tragedy 13 days ago. In a statement, the head of state assured Kenyans that the government is putting in place measures to ensure that an incident of a similar nature does not take place. “Besides the ongoing revamp of ferry services, the proposed Likoni Gate Bridge, the ongoing construction of the Dongo Kundu by-pass as well as the completion of the Samburu-Kinango-Kwale Road will help ease the pressure on sea…