Author: Eva Nyambura

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris on Saturday sent Twitter into a frenzy as she dared admirer to give three reasons why she should go on a coffee date with him. The user, Barno.Onyi, started by complementing the legislator who had earlier on on Friday accompanied former prime minister Raila Odinga to Maranda School for a fundraiser. “Wow you are so hot ma’am. Can I invite you for coffee, please?” Onyi wrote. In a quick rejoinder, Passaris said, “You got to give me three reasons why I should have a coffee with you? “You are so hot ma’am” wont cut it.…

South Africa based socialite cum businesswoman Zari Hassan regards Tanzania’s Ommy Dimpozz as a “little brother.” Speaking to Millard Ayo in a seven part interview, Zari denied ever having sexual relations with the singer. This was after a video of herself and Ommy made rounds on the internet. She was dancing to his newest hit. According to the mother of five, she had met Ommy before. They only met during her visit to Kenya where she and singer Akothee were planning a women’s conference. “No, come on guys Ommy is like a little brother hata ukikaa naye hivi he’s such…

EMB records chief executive Kevin Bahati’s baby mama Yvette Obura no longer has feelings for him. In a candid Q&A session on Instagram, a curious fan insinuated that she still has feelings for the Mama singer. “You still low-key love Bahati,” wrote the fan. To this she replied with a “No.” Still on the love subject, another fan said that Bahati is still in love with Yvette. “Bahati still loves you,” another said. Laughing off the statement, the mother of one said, “Ata Bible ilisema, ‘love your neighbor’ Ata mimi nakupenda… As in there different kinds of love.” Asked about…

Britain and the United States on Friday asked Tanzania to ensure that the due process of law for journalist Erick Kabendera. Kabendera was arrested last week by six men claiming to be policemen at his home in Dar es Salaam. Initially, police indicated, he was being held over his citizenship. Later on in the week, his lawyer told AFP that Kabendera was facing charges of publishing false information. On Monday, however, Kabendera was on Monday charged with money laundering, tax evasion and leading organised crime. “The irregular handling of the arrest, detention, and indictment of investigative journalist Erick Kabendera, including…

Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) secretary general Francis Atwoli has apparently made things official with his new wife and KTN’s Swahili news anchor Mary Kilobi. Sources privy to the details told Kahawa Tungu that the trade unionist on Friday paid a visit to the Kilobi family home to pay dowry. Always one to go big, Atwoli made the grand entrance on a helicopter. Read: Jaguar Allegedly Engaged To Tanzanian Songstress Lulu Diva (Photo) The lovebirds, Atwoli said in a previous interview that they met way back in 2005, when she was a student at Makerere University. She was pursuing…

Rugby players Frank Wanyama and Alex Olaba Mahaga will be sentenced on Friday, August 16 at 2 pm. Chief Magistrate Martha Mutuku on Thursday found the duo guilty of sexual assault and was scheduled to sentence them today (Friday). Ms Mutuku has however ordered that the two be held for a week pending their sentencing. Read: Rugby Players Led By Frank Wanyama Accused of Gang-Raping Musician Wendy Kemunto The defense argued that the sportsmen have faced public ridicule and have been forced to discontinue their education since being charged with sexually assaulting singer Wendy Kemunto. Their lawyers also told the…

Another Masinde Muliro University was on Wednesday found dead in her house. Belinda Akeyo Achieng’ a fourth Year Bachelor of Education student was found dead in her house at Lurambi Estate with blood oozing from her mouth and nether regions. According to those close to her, Akeyo went missing on Tuesday evening after making a call to one of her friends using a private number. Read: Sharon Otieno, Lady Kidnapped by Gov. Okoth Obado’s Gangs, Found Dead “She asked me if it read her name, I told her it was a private number. She said it was okay and she…

Wasafi Classic signee Mbosso is now a father of two. The Hodari star welcomed his second child, Khan Junior on Friday. Announcing the good news on social media, the singer wrote, “Welcome to the world baby boy.” His baby mama Rukia Rucky also shared the news with her Insta followers who sent congratulatory messages. View this post on Instagram Khan jr @mbosso_ 🤗🤱🏼 A post shared by ✨..Ruk’sber..✨ (@rukiarucky) on Aug 8, 2019 at 11:38pm PDT His boss and mentor Diamond Platnumz is also expecting his fourth or fifth child with Kenyan radio host Tanasha Donna. Theirs was…

A court has found two rugby players; Frank Wanyama and Alex Olaba Mahaga guilty of sexual assault. The players were accused by singer Wendy Kemunto of repeatedly sexually assaulting her in their Seefar Apartment on February 10, 2018. “Nairobi court finds rugby players Frank Wanyama and Alex Olaba guilty of sexually assaulting and indecent act. To be sentenced tomorrow. The duo are accused of assaulting a woman last year as Seefa Apartments, Highrise, Nairobi,” DPP said in a tweet. https://twitter.com/ODPP_KE/status/1159463517415792640 According to Kemunto, the two sexually assaulted her as she slipped in and out of consciousness. Read: Five Times Frank…

An armed robber terrorizing the people of Kiambu was on Thursday shot dead by the Special Crime Prevention Unit detectives. In a tweet, the DCI said that Gitau Kimani was caught up with at his hideout in Kariobangi South near Dr Mwenje school. “Notorious armed robber; David Gitau KIMANI who has been terrorizing residents of Tigoni, Kiambu was today morning shot dead by #SCPU Detectives after his Hide Out in Kariobangi South was uncovered following intelligence from the Public. #Pistol with 18 Rounds of Ammos recovered,” DCI said in a tweet. https://twitter.com/DCI_Kenya/status/1159385715677061120 Read: Police Fatally Injure Defiant Armed Gang Members…

Socialite turned businesswoman Zari Hassan has denied ever cheating on her baby daddy and Tanzanian star, Diamond Platnumz. Speaking to Wasafi Radio, the Kanyaga star said that the mother of five was unfaithful during their four year relationship. According to Diamond, Zari had an affair with the Nigerian powerhouse, Peter Okoye formerly of boy band P-Square. Read: Diamond Reunites With His Children Months After Unfollowing Them On Social Media [Photo] He did not stop there. The Wasafi Classic Baby record label CEO also alleged that after having their daughter, Tiffah, Zari had relations with her personal trainer. “Namheshimu Zari ni…

Interior CS Fred Matiang’i has declared Monday, August 12 a public holiday. Kenyans will on this day mark Eid al-Adha, one of the holiest days in the Muslim calendar. The day, also known as festival of the sacrifice, is a celebration symbolizing the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismael. “It is notified for the general information of the public that in execrice of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Public Holidays Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Co-ordination of National Government declares that Monday, the 12th August, 2019 be a public holiday to mark…

A former NIBS college student was found dead in Dubai after leaving to meet an unknown person. Suzan Makena, is said to have left her place of residence at around 3 am on July 31 only to be discovered dead on the same day. Preliminary reports indicate that she slipped and fell in the sea, where her body was recovered at 8 am the same day. Read: 15 Kenyan Fishermen Stuck In Somali Vessel, Forced To Work At Gunpoint Without Pay “Postmortem results from Dubai police show that Suzie slipped and drowned. She was found at 8 am on July…

A police officer is set to be arraigned after he allegedly shot at a colleague on Tuesday evening around the Kariokor roundabout. According to a police report, Constable Abel Musati attached to Kamukunji Police Station attacked Hillary Korir, a traffic officer. Korir was surveilling the area near Starehe Boys Centre on General Waruinge road when he arrested a driver who was driving without a license. Read: Nakuru Judge Forced to Hold Court Session in Police Car As Suspect Declined to Alight It is the that he ordered the motorist to head to Pangani Police Station for further questioning. The unidentified…

State House intruder Brian Kibet Bera on Wednesday appeared before court asking to be forgiven and released. According to the fifth year JKUAT student, he no longer wants to be in his father’s care (David Bera) because he is old enough. He in fact urged the court to bar his father from interfering with his life. Appearing before Chief Magistrate Francis Andayi, Bera, 25, said the threatening messages made to the president were meant to save thousands of jobless youths. Read: Kakamega College Student Stabs Colleague To Death In An Alleged Love Triangle The Mechanical Engineering student also insisted on…