Author: Eva Nyambura

Gospel singer Jimmy Gait has not been diagnosed with throat cancer. Gait who asked his fans to keep him in their prayers has rubbished the claims, indicating that he is still awaiting test results. The Muhathara singer, who is in India seeking treatment for a throat condition, cautioned those peddling cancer rumours against spreading fake news. “I would like to highlight something that I have noticed on social media, that I have come here (India) for cancer treatment and that I have throat cancer. I don’t know where that came from. I would like appeal to those spreading those kinds of…

The government has cancelled the Monday, August 26 public holiday which was announced on Friday evening. The holiday was supposed to allow maximum enumeration of Kenyans during the 2019 Census exercise. According to a statement from the Presidential Strategic Communication Unit (PSCU), President Uhuru Kenyatta had made the announcement when he launched the countdown to the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census at the Kenyatta National Convention Centre (KICC). In a tweet that has since been deleted, PSCU said, “Government designates August 26 as a public holiday to facilitate national census.” In the new statement State House apologizes for the…

A Safarilink aircraft on Friday had an accident at the Maasai Mara Reserve while landing at the Kichwa Tembo Airstrip. The Dash 8 aircraft registered as 5Y-SLM was carrying out a scheduled service with a routing Nairobi – Maasai Mara – Nairobi when it crashed into several wildebeests. The airline did however confirm that there the crew and passengers on board are safe. Read: Body Falls Off KQ Flight In London In A Suspected Stowaway Case “The initial report we have is that a couple of Wildebeests ran across the runway as the aircraft landed. We are thankful to confirm…

Socialite turned entrepreneur Huddah Monroe is on the September issue of American women’s fashion magazine, Harper’s Bazaar. The Huddah Cosmetics executive spoke to the author of Crazy Rich Asians, Kevin Kwan about living in Los Angeles. Huddah, 27, is on the cover of the magazine in a Michael Kors Collection jacket and dress, a Hermès bag, Jimmy Choo sandals while riding a Martone Cycling Co. bike. She spoke about her growing up in the ghetto and going without food, sometimes. Read: Huddah Recounts Experience With Con Manager After Big Brother Africa Reality Show “I grew up in a very nice…

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko will soon publish in the dailies a dossier of all the prominent persons that have impregnated women and absconded their fatherly duties. Sonko asked women in these types of situations to reach out to him with evidence so that he can help get justice for the children. So far, he says, he has in his possession evidence implicating 2 Cabinet Secretaries, 4 Principal Secretaries, 7 Governors, 2 Presidential candidates (one major front runner), 26 MPs, 9 Senators, 22 MCAs from various counties and 8 prominent businessmen. Read: Sonko To Introduce Bill That Will See Nairobians Pay…

It has been a tough ride for comedian Nathan Kimani alias JB Masanduku and former Radio presenter Tina Kaggia. They got engaged 11 days after meeting and then exchanged nuptials at the Attorney General’s chamber in 2013. Theirs was a short-lived union that lasted three years but with it came two children. Kaggia has in the past noted that their fall out led her to alcohol abuse and depression. She also intimated that she was at some point suicidal. Read: Eric Omondi Denies Woman In Leaked Video Is Hamisa Mobetto That was then. Now, Kaggia has moved on with her…

Zari Hassan’s name is constantly in people’s mouths. But the bosslady has remained unfazed by even some ridiculous allegations; some peddled by her Tanzanian baby daddy, Diamond Platnumz. A couple of months ago, Platnumz accused Zari of stepping out on him with Peter Okoye of P-Square and her personal trainer. Like the bosslady that she is, Zari addressed the claims. She denied the claims and in a recent interview with Millard Ayo, the mother of five said she has been friends with Peter way before she met the Bongo Flava star. Read: Diamond Is A Big, Fat Liar – Zari…

Suspected drug baron Ali Punjani’s wife and four others have been released by a Shanzu court. This was after police failed to link the five to drug trafficking. Karki Sushmita, Ram Manoj, Bashyal Shiva, a gardener Boniface Maelo and a househelp Lucy Njeri were released on Thursday evening after magistrate Odhiambo described the case as a “story telling mission that the court could not buy.” “l hereby order the respondents to be released unconditionally since the prosecution has been unable to prefer relevant charges to the respondents, walk freely as you look at the sky since the court has upheld…

It was a mix of drama and shock on Thursday morning at the Kibera Law Courts when six suspects showed up drunk as skunks. According to photos doing rounds online, the men are seen lying on the ground almost blacked out. Reports indicate that the six were arrested yester night during a Nacada operation. Read: Suspected Drug Trafficker Ali Punjani’s Wife Among Three Arrested At Tycoon’s Nyali House They were supposed to take pleas but were too intoxicated to appear before a magistrate. While some Kenyans online thought the situation was funny, others noted that the suspects are in need…

Bongo flava star Harmonize has apparently called it quits at Wasafi Classic Records. Word has it that Konde Boy has been feuding with his boss, Diamond Platnumz hence the decision to walk out of one of East Africa’s largest record labels. It started earlier on in the year when Platnumz told the world that the reason why his ex-bodyguard Mwarabu was fired was because he had an affair with Harmonize’s fiancee, Sarah. Read: Diamond Tells Why Harmonize Is Not A Part Of Wasafi Festival Amid Fall Out Drama This he revealed on his hit single, Inama. What followed was a…

Police have in custody Nicholas Mugo Mwangi alias DJ Moh for public display of firearm. The deejay was on Tuesday spotted carrying a gun while attending his brother DJ Kym Nickdee’s birthday party at K1 Klub House where the viral picture was taken. According to the DCI, DJ Moh was apprehended at Space Lounge where a Steyr Pistol and 174 rounds of ammunition seized. Read: Netizens Go Ham On Esther Passaris Over ‘Insensitive’ Tweet “Following Public outcry of a #DJ displaying a Firearm in public, @DCI_Kenya Detectives from #SCPU last night arrested Mr. Nicholas Mugo MWANGI at #SpaceLounge Club, Ngong…

Governor Mike Sonko’s daughter, Saumu Mbuvi opened up about being in a toxic and abusive relationship at the tender age of 21. Sharing her experience on Instagram, the mother of one said that at the time she was with her baby daddy, Benson Gatu. So dire was the situation that when things fell apart in 2017 she was depressed. Read: Saumu Mbuvi’s Ex, Benson Gatu Moves On With Hot New Girlfriend (Photos) “Honestly, I’m not a relationship expert, all I was doing is research for some NGO…and I realized so many women are affected by this… Let me use myself…

Three weeks ago singer Willy Paul acknowledged having a son with little know Arab woman after months of denying it. The Nishikilie hitmaker said that he has a 12 month old son named, Damian. “I have a child, he is now 12 months old. His name is King Damian; by that name alone he is already a star,” he stated. Read: ‘The Silence Is Killing Me’ – Willy Paul Begs Alaine To Unblock Him His baby mama is a private person but was introduced to Willy Pozee’s Instagram followers some 5 months ago. “There she goes!! The mother of my…

Residents of Kitengela were on Wednesday shocked as two men beheaded another at around 11 am at a betting shop. The men accosted the deceased at the shop that is only a few metres from the police station. According to K24 Digital, the suspects confronted the departed inside the shop and shortly after locked the doors to the shop. There was noise coming from the shop, residents say. It is then that passersby broke the shop’s doors in a bid to rescue the victim who was already dead when they got there. Read: KDF Soldier killed, Body Burnt In Likoni…

Speculations are rife that singer Otile Brown’s relationship with Ethiopian girlfriend Nabayet is on the rocks. This was after the beauty shared with her 49,000 Instagram followers a picture of black roses captioned with a deuces sign. While a black rose is often associated with death and mourning, it could sometimes symbolize rebirth and rejuvenation. View this post on Instagram ✌️ A post shared by N A B A Y E T (@nabbi__) on Aug 13, 2019 at 6:42am PDT Why would people read into a post, you may ask. Well, when Ugandan businesswoman Zari Hassan broke up…