Author: Eva Nyambura

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended Modern Coast Express Limited operations. This was after one of its Mombasa-bound buses was involved in an accident at the Nithi bridge Sunday evening. “A thorough multi-agency investigation into the crash and an evaluation of the operator’s safety operational standards is currently underway,” NTSA Director General George Njao said on Monday. “We condole with the families of those who lost their loved ones in this tragic crash and wish quick recovery to those undergoing treatment.” Read: 33 Dead After Modern Coast Bus Plunges into River Nithi According to Njao, the suspension will…

State House Spokesperson Kanze Dena on Sunday said a special prayer for her boss, President Uhuru Kenyatta. Speaking during a thanksgiving ceremony held at the State House, Kanze prayed that no harm befalls the head of state and his family as he retires. “Your Excellency as we finish we just want to ask that the Lord will bless you, that the Lord will keep you, that the Lord will strengthen your cords, that the Lord will enlarge your territory altogether with your family that no pestilence will come before you. That a thousand may fall on your right-hand side and…

33 people are dead after a Modern Coast bus plunged into River Nithi along the Meru – Mombasa Highway. Eye witnesses on Sunday said that the driver of the bus lost control of the vehicle. Speaking to the Star on Monday, Eastern Regional Commissioner Evans Achoki said the number of casualties had risen to 33 from 24 the previous night. Kenya Red Cross was able to rescue some of the victims but had to stall the operations as night fell. Read: Mombasa Bound Modern Coast Bus Catches Fire At Masimba “Rescue efforts have been suspended because it is dark,” Peter Abwao,…

Former governor of Nairobi Mike Sonko has criticized Chief Justice Martha Koome for the ‘unfair’ Supreme Court decision that upheld his impeachment. Sonko criticized the CJ for being part of the seven-judge bench that rendered the ruling despite having stated her position on the matter months ago. “Koome was heard clearly saying that I will not be on the ballot. We had written and we wanted her to recuse from the bench, but shock on us she was among the judges,” he said. “I really like Koome and I value her a lot but she should have recused herself from…

Deputy President William Ruto has debuted his six-wheeled truck with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) logo. Ruto, who posted the images on social media, praised the individual behind the art work. “Indeed Every Hustle Matters. Pimp My Ride: Creativity at its best. Thank you for your contribution to the Hustler Nation Campaign,” Ruto said. https://twitter.com/WilliamsRuto/status/1548226463077322753 The vehicle, which was beautifully done, was covered with pictures of Ruto and his running mate and outgoing Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua. Last week, pictures of the sleek truck circulated on social media. It is said the vehicle whose cost is unknown could have cost…

Police are holding a man who was allegedly caught in possession of 93 phones. Brian Mutua Muema was apprehended on Friday within Pipeline area, Embakasi Sub-county, Nairobi. The suspected culprit was nabbed by detectives dispatched from Kware Police Station in the Pipeline area. “National Police Service officers from Kware Police Station, Embakasi Sub-County have today arrested one Brian Mutua Muema within Pipeline area in possession of an assortment of 93 mobile phones which are suspected to have been stolen,” said NPS. According to the National Police Service report, the cops who were responding to a public tip-off pursued the culprit…

A Nigerian national who insulted his girlfriend and police officers who tried to interfere risks spending 30 days behind bars if he does not pay a Sh10,000 fine. Appearing before senior principal magistrate Philip Mutua of the Kibera Law Courts, David Olaydaju pleaded guilty to charges of causing a commotion that was likely to disturb the peace. The court heard that Mr Olaydaju committed the crime on July 14 in Nairobi’s Gathondeki area, when he insulted Edith Wachira and threatened to assault her. It is said that Olaydaju confronted the complainant and her neighbors at the Hill View estate and…

Embu twins who disappeared earlier this week have been found. The Form Two boys – Leon Macharia and Ryan Mwenda, who attend Moi High School Mbiruri and Kangaru High School, respectively – were found in Ruiru on Wednesday. The 15-year-old children claimed they were kidnapped by two individuals who gave them a ride and brought them to Kasarani in Nairobi, where they were held prisoner in a home for hours, said Julius Kyumbule, the head of the Embu West sub-county police. The boys reportedly managed to escape undetected and made their way to Ruiru, where they used a borrowed phone…

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the Appellate and High Court decision on former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko’s impeachment. The court upheld the senate’s decision to impeach the former county boss. The seven-judge bench said Sonko’s appeal was thrown out due to lack of jurisdiction. “The Court lacked jurisdiction to determine the appeal. However, in view of the public interest nature of the dispute, the need for due guidance to the judicial process and to the courts below and for the sake of posterity and development of jurisprudence the Court (the majority) has decided to settle all the pertinent questions…

Senior counsel Paul Muite has dispelled rumors that he is ill and suffering from cancer. Muite addressed the rumors on social media saying that he is, in fact, extremely fit and has, quite simply, never been in better shape in his life. The leader of the Safina party claimed that he had personally made the decision to lose weight and had just gone jogging this morning. “Reports on social media that I am sick with cancer are not true. Given my age, I have had to shed off weight on purpose to keep sugar levels where they should be otherwise…

The High court has issued orders prohibiting any division of Kenyatta University land or interference with its ownership. The orders were in response to a dispute between the national government and the management of the institution of higher learning. “THAT pending the hearing and determination of this Application inter parties, this Honourable Court be pleased to issue orders restraining all the Respondents their agents, successors and assigns and or issuing an order staying the implementation of the directives contained in the letters dated 4th July 2022 and 7th July 2022 and or subdividing, annexing, alienating, and or any interference with…

Nairobi Hospital and the Kenya Urban Roads Authority are at odds over the construction of a footbridge. The hospital claims that the footbridge being built along Ngong Road connecting it to Kenyatta National Hospital constitutes a security hazard and is requesting that the road authority put the project on hold. James Nyamongo, the hospital’s chief executive officer, said in a statement on Thursday that construction of the footbridge must stop because it puts the public at risk of radioactive exposure. “The hospital is demanding that the construction of the footbridge be suspended to allow for inclusive consultations in accordance with…

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has alleged that deputy president William Ruto beat up a former MP years ago. Speaking in Kangundo on Thursday, the former vice president claimed that he witnessed the DP beat up former Eldoret North MP Reuben Chesire at State House. Kalonzo stated that the incident took place during late President Daniel Moi’s regime. He dared Dr Ruto to deny putting his hands on the former legislator. Read: Atwoli’s Estranged Wife Roselinda Requests DP Ruto To Help Pay Child’s Fees This he said as he warned Kenyans against voting for the UDA presidential candidate in 24 days.…

A Kenyan man who claimed to be the husband of a woman who perished in the Ethiopian Airlines crash has taken his own life. Brian Aris Kobiero stood to receive millions in compensation fees if he won the case. The deceased who was a teacher at Nyang’oma Boys Secondary School, was found dead on Thursday by his father at their home in Sega, Siaya County. According to Ugenya North Chief Joseph Oroko, who confirmed the news, the deceased may have taken his life as a result of depression brought on by the legal battle. Kobiero was fighting to establish his…

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) declared on Thursday that fuel prices will remain unchanged this month. To help cushion Kenyans from the high fuel prices, EPRA reported that the government had provided a Sh16.67 billion subsidy. “It is notified that His Excellency the President has today authorized an additional fuel subsidy of Sh16.675 billion, so as to cushion Kenyans from a further increase in fuel prices. “This will see diesel continue to retail at Sh140 per litre, petrol at Sh159.12 and kerosene at Sh127.94. Without such State interventions, the pump prices would have jumped to a historic Sh193.64…

A family in Embu is in anguish after twin boys went missing under mysterious circumstances. Leon Macharia and Ryan Mwenda, attend Moi High School Mbiruri and Kangaru High School, respectively, are said to have gone missing from their family home in Rubingazi Estate. Naisera Muthoni, the 15-year-olds mother, said her sons were supposed to report back to school on Wednesday but were nowhere to be found. “My sons were ready to go back to school that very day but as I was preparing in my room to escort them, they disappeared. When I came out of my room, I found…