Author: Eva Nyambura

The late Kibra MP Ken Okoth has been cremated at a Kariokor crematorium. According to the Citizen, the deceased’s remains were moved from Lee Funeral Home at around 4 am and later taken to the crematorium. A family member Kevin Oluoch who spoke to a reporter, said that Okoth’s mother Angelina Ajwang’ was unaware of the plan to cremate her son. The family was supposed to discuss the issue, but the meeting did not happen. Ms Ajwang’ will now travel to their rural home in Kabondo Kasipul, Homa Bay county where funeral arrangements were already underway. The bereaved mother will…

Polycarp Igathe, Managing Director and CEO of Equity Bank Kenya will effective September 1 rejoin Vivo Energy. Igathe will serve the company as Executive President Sales and Marketing, a new role added to the Vivo Executive Management. The former Nairobi Deputy Governor will be reporting to the Group CEO and will be in charge of sales and marketing. Read: Former NMG Editor Naim Bilal Appointed KBC Managing Director In a statement, Vivo Energy CEO stated, ”I am pleased to announce that Polycarp Igathe will rejoin Vivo Energy as the Executive vice president Sales and Marketing, a newly created role that…

The family of Kibra MP Ken Okoth has allowed his alleged lover and Nairobi nominated MCA Anne Muthoni Thumbi to collect samples for DNA testing. Ms Thumbi says that she and the departed legislator had a son together in 2015. They named him Jayden Baraka Okoth. On Thursday, the ward representative was in court to stop the burial and cremation of Okoth until a time when the case will be determined. Read: Anne Thumbi Refused DNA Test Before Ken Okoth’s Death, Sifuna Reveals Okoth’s wife Monica and his mother Angeline Ajwang’, represented by their lawyer Edwin Sifuna, the two did…

Tanzanian songbird, Lulu Abbas alias Lulu Diva has denied being in a romantic relationship with Starehe MP Charles Kanyi Njagua aka Jaguar. A few weeks ago she was said to have dated the Kenyan lawmaker for four months. A relationship that was supposed to lead to marriage. Speaking to Dizzim TV however, Lulu rubbished the dating claims. She maintained that Jaguar is just a friend that she looks up to. Read: Diamond Tells Why Harmonize Is Not A Part Of Wasafi Festival Amid Fall Out Drama View this post on Instagram A post shared by DivaDivana (@luludivatz) on…

Nairobi nominated member of county assembly Anne Muthoni Thumbi has finally told how she and the late Kibra MP Ken Okoth met and related for the past 6 years. According to Anita, she and the legislator met in 2013 when she worked at Aga Khan Hospital and was a part of the Sonko Rescue Team. Ken immediately took to Anita and asked her out on dates. It is around the same time that he sought to become the Kibra MP. Read: “It Is Against Luo Tradition!” Late Ken Okoth’s Paternal Family Oppose Cremation Plans He and Anita held strategy meetings…

Media personality Kamene Goro refused a Sh100 million offer from an unidentified man. Taking to Instagram, Kamene who left NRG Radio in June cautioned young women against taking these kinds of offers. Instead, she advised the women, to work hard for their money. In a screenshot message shared by the former radio host, the man was offering to spoil her rotten in exchange for sex. Read: Kamene Goro Shares Her Frustrations With Fans Following NRG Radio Suit (Video) “…I mentioned before, nothing serious I just wanna spoil and pamper you so bad, take you round the world with and f***…

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko will ensure that Kenyans have access to fresh marijuana should the Bill left behind by Kibra MP Ken Okoth be passed into law. Speaking during the deceased’s memorial service at Moi Girls’, the county chief urged those in the 12th Parliament to ensure that the Bill is passed. In 2018, the celebrated legislator tabled in Parliament the “Marijuana Control Bill” which seeks to decriminalize the growth and use of the stimulant. Read: Okoth’s Memorial Service To Be Held On Wednesday Afternoon At Starehe Boys Center In the draft Bill, the legislator was seeking to have a…

Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu is a free man. Waititu alias Baba Yao spent two nights at Industrial Area remand prison after failing to post Sh15 million bail on time. The county chief’s wife Susan Ndung’u also spent a night at Lang’ata Women’s Prison as her Sh4 million bail could not be processed on time. Read: Governor Waititu Released On Ksh15 Million Bail, Barred From Accessing Office The couple alongside eight others was linked to a Sh588 million tender scam. The others are; Luka Mwangi, Charles Chege, Beth Wangechi, Zacharia Njenga, Joyce Ngina, Simon Kabocho, Anselem Gachukia, Samuel Muigai, Testimony Enterprises Limited,…

A couple is seeking justice for their 11 month old daughter after their house-help assaulted her on separate occasions. The infant, Elsie Owiti has been in the care of her nanny who has been identified as Maureen Nyamoita for the past six months. According to her father, Naftal Owiti, the child has been having suspicious injuries for the past couple of months. It started with blood shot eyes, then a swollen eye and later a cut on her head. Read: Kilifi Woman Shocks Residents After Giving Birth to a Fish-Like Creature Mr Owiti, a teacher in Kisii County, while speaking…

The late Kibra MP Ken Okoth had a five year old son with a Jubilee nominated MCA identified as Anita Thumbi. The Nairobi county nominated ward representative who hails from Nyeri is said to have appeared on Tuesday during a meeting held by ODM leaders at Silver Springs Hotel along Valley Road. According to a local daily, the woman demanded that the family of the deceased recognizes her son whose pictures have been shared widely on social media. Read: Okoth’s Memorial Service To Be Held On Wednesday Afternoon At Starehe Boys Center Speaking to Kahawa Tungu on condition of anonymity,…

Tanzanian singer Harmonize was irate after a reporter sought to find out if he was really leaving Diamond Platnumz’s Wasafi Records. Speculations are rife that Harmonize alias Konde Boy intends to leave the label especially after being left out of the Wasafi Festival list of performing artists. But according to Diamond, the Never Give Up crooner had prior engagements that he could not get out of. Addressing the rift rumours, Harmonize castigated the reporter who sought to find out why he had buses branded “Konde Boy” while the label had its own tour buses. Read: Harmonize Bashes Diamond For Revealing…

The High Court on Wednesday declared section 84D of Kenya Information and Communication Act (KICA) unconstitutional in a petition filed by blogger Cyprian Nyakundi. The section criminalized sharing vulgar information online. The court found that the section is vague and limits freedom of expression. Read: Waititu Off To Industrial Area Prison, Wife At Lang’ata After Failing To Post Bail On Time Nyakundi sought to have the section repealed after being sued by Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru, Nairobi’s Mike Sonko and Interior CS Fred Matiang’i. In Matiang’i’s case, the blogger had been arrested for highlighting a story in which he the…

Singer Willy Paul also known as Willy Pozee is a rather controversial gospel singer with a couple of secular hits under his belt. Last night he released his latest single, Lamba Nyonyo which loosely translates into lick breasts. Hit or not, his official emcee and radio host Jalang’o tendered his resignation via Instagram stating that “hii imenishinda boss.” Read: Singer Willy Paul Raunchy Dance Moves With Nandy Light The Internet (Video) “Waaaaaaa…..My boss I hereby tender my resignation….hii imenishinda boss…I hope you will understand…Meanwhile nalamba nyonyo,” Milele FM host wrote on Instagram. The song, trending on Number 4 on YouTube,…

Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has appealed against the Sh15 million bail set on Tuesday by Chief Magistrate Lawrence Mugambi. According to the governor, his wife Susan Ndung’u’s Sh4 million bail was also excessive. Waititu and his wife were alternatively supposed to post bonds of Sh30 million and Sh10 million respectively. Read: Six Kiambu County Finance Officials Resign In Fallout With Waititu Over Ksh900 Million The two are among 10 people charged with corruption-related offences over an irregular roads tender worth Sh588 million. Through their lawyer Tom Ojienda, Waititu argued that the bail terms are “excessive, harsh and unjustified.” He was also ordered…

Former Kiss FM Breakfast with the Stars host Shaffie Weru is headed to a rival station. Shaffie, also known as the Raverend, has been at the Radio Africa owned station for 14 years but is now moving on to Homeboyz Radio (HBR) as the Programmes Controller (PC). He hosted the morning show with Adelle Onyango until June when she exited to take on new challenges. Read: Shaffie Weru In The States For Daughter, Milan’s Graduation (Photos) HBR’s general manager Somoina Kimojino in a statement said they look forward to Shaffie’s input that will improve the station’s sound. “He will be…