Author: Eva Nyambura

City lawyer, Donald B Kipkorir got into a spat with blogger Dennis Itumbi over the New York Times article published on the day of the attack, Tuesday 15 January. The argument started after a Donald made a post condemning the Media council of Kenya for threatening to revoke the licence of New York Times journalists in Kenya. “In threatening The New York Times, Media Council Of Kenya is engaging in puerile stands. It’s like Kenya threatening US or Burundi threatening France. Some threats are just stupid! NYT apologized. The Owner of NYT is as rich as Kenya. We should look…

A DusitD2 hotel manager Bernadette Akinyi Konjalo lost her life as she tried to save others during the terror attack that lasted at least 19 hours on Tuesday. Ms Konjalo also known as Titi and to others B, worked at Tribe Hotel as an assistant office manager for six years before her big break at Dusit. It is here that she was promoted to director of revenue. A role she efficiently carried out until her untimely death. Colleagues said that she was killed as she tried to guide guests and colleagues to safety when gunshots rent the air. As fate…

Keroche Breweries heiress Anerlisa Muigai has been in a relationship with Tanzanian singer Ben Pol. So good is their relationship that they spent the festive season in Paris and Dubai. Anerlisa is the chief executive of Nero Water company and could one day run the family business. According to the singer’s ex girlfriend, Ebitoke, he does not love Anerlisa as much as he is pretending to. Speaking to EATV, the comedian said that the singer is in fact broke and is hanging around for the perks that come with dating the business woman. “I am not even hurt because I…

Former American President Bill Clinton has eulogized American CEO and Global Managing Director of I-DEV International, Jason Spindler, as a  dedicated his life to expanding opportunity around the world. https://twitter.com/BillClinton/status/1086032332283432967 Jason who had a company located at Metta, located at the Dusit D2 Complex sadly passed away during the attack which happened from Tuesday afternoon. Jason’s family have confirmed that he was among the fire fighters during the 911 attack and survived it. “I am sure he gave them (the terrorists) hell,” His brother Jonathan Spindler posted on Facebook. Nailab CEO Sam Gichuru eulogized Spindler as a strong player and supporter…

Citizen TV presenter, Lilian Muli seems to have gotten back with her baby daddy just weeks after declaring him a community husband and distancing herself from him. On Thursday evening, Lilian posted a photo of her youngest son Liam Francis and a man whose face was cropped from the picture, “Just boys hanging out,” she captioned. Many were wondering if she had gotten back together with her “community husband”. Just a few days after announcing her break up from Jared Ombongi, Lilian was seen hanging out with her former husband, Moses Kanene. Read: Wicked Edition Presenter, Dr King’ori Welcomes Second Baby…

The late Prof Abel Mugenda might have jumped to his death while staying at a four star hotel in Nyeri and according to new reports the deceased was divorcing his wife of 35 years, Judicial Service Commissioner Prof Olive Mugenda. Those at the White Rhino Hotel between January 2 and 5, 2019, the professor of statistics and research at the United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) was a troubled man. According to the Nairobian, the academician filed for divorce from his wife in 2016 and in an affidavit filed at the Chief Magistrate’s court in Milimani claimed that she, also an academician was…

Media Council of Kenya (MCK) wants the New York Times (NYT) to apologize for using gory images in their article titled Shabab Claim Responsibility for Deadly Assault on Nairobi Hotel-Office Complex. While the American publication has received flak from Kenyans online, MCK has demanded that they take down the pictures within 24 hours. “In light of the foregoing, the MCK demands that your publications pulls down the insensitive pictures within 24 hours and make an unconditional apology on the matter. We believe this will be a step in regaining confidence in regard to the professionalism of your articles,” MCK chief executive David…

Former first lady of the USA, Michelle Obama turned 55 years old today and President Barrack marked the day with a post dedicated to wish her a happy birthday. Mr Obama posted a throw back photo from their first visit to Kenya when they had landed in Nairobi, back in 1992, before they got married. “I knew it way back then and I’m absolutely convinced of it today — you’re one of a kind, @MichelleObama. Happy Birthday!” he captioned. The duo have been married for 26 years but have been together for about 30 years now. They have two children,…

Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o was discharged from the Aga Khan hospital, Nairobi on Thursday, after being flown from Kisumu for further treatment. Governor Nyong’o fell ill on Saturday while attending the installation ceremony of Kisumu Archbishop, Philip Anyolo. He excused himself from the ceremony to seek treatment after he reportedly started feeling uncomfortable and dizzy. He was admitted at the Aga Khan hospital in Kisumu before being flown to Nairobi. Various leaders visited him in hospital on Wednesday to see how he was fairing on. These include ODM leader Raila Odinga, Deputy President William Ruto, Council of Governors chairman and Wycliffe…

The US government has denied claims that they had prior knowledge of the 14 Riverside Drive attack that lasted at least 18 hours. Social media reports indicated that the US government had its nationals move from the Dusit D2 Hotel a day before the attack. Clearing the air on the rife rumors, outgoing US ambassador Robert Godec denied the claims terming them as “false information.” “Contrary to some false reports on social media, the United States had no advance notice of the attack, nor did we ever advise American citizens or our staff to avoid the DusitD2 prior to the…

More suspects have been arrested at Two Rivers mall in connection to the Dusit D2 attack which happened on Tuesday afternoon. The suspects allegedly ran a jewelry shop (Taj Jewelers) at the mall. Anti-terrorism police unit arrested the owner of the shop, who has been taken in for questioning. Read: Mumias CEO Patrick Chebosi Sent On Compulsory Leave So far police have in custody three people privy to the Dusit D2 attack that lasted 19 hours. Two men were arrested in Ruaka and Eastleigh while the other was one of the attacker’s wife. She has been identified as Violet Kemunto. According…

Police have cautioned Nairobi residents about an explosion that is expected to happen within the city. According to the police, DCI detectives are still combing through the Dusit D2 hotel complex for explosives that could have been left behind by felled terrorists. “We wish to inform the general public that bomb experts from the DCI are still combing the scene of the Dusit incident for any remaining explosives or booby traps that could have been left by the slain attackers,” police said in a tweet. The security officers have asked Kenyans not to panic should they hear a loud blast, adding…

Tanzanian singer, Ali Kiba lost his father, Mzee Saleh Kiba on Thursday morning after being admitted at the Muhimbili Hospital in Dar es Salaam, where he was receiving treatment. Clouds FM shared the news confirming the death. “Tanzia: Baba wa msanii AliKiba @officialalikiba (Mzee Saleh Kiba) Amefariki Dunia alfajiri ya leo katika Hospitali ya Taifa Muhimbili alipokuwa amelazwa. Taarifa Juu ya Mazishi zitatolewa baada ya ndugu kukaa kikao. Inna lillahi wainna ilayhi rraajiun. Pole sana kwa Familia ya King Kiba,” Clouds Media posted His body has been preserved in the hospital’s mortuary awaiting way forward from the family. Family speaker says that he…

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko was not brandishing a gun during a briefing at Riverside Drive on Wednesday morning. Straight from Mombasa, the county boss came home to a terrorist attack at the Dusit D2 Hotel complex. The deadly attack started on Tuesday at around 3 pm, and the governor was at around the same time “building bridges” between Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho and his opponent Suleiman Shahbal. He received flak for being clueless about the goings on in his city from Kenyans online. During the media briefing led by Interior CS Fred Matiang’i outside the crime scene, Sonko looked…

DCI Boss George Kinoti has confirmed that the two suspects have been arrested in connection to the Dusit D2 attack on 14 Riverside drive. The suspects were arrested separately in Eastleigh and Ruaka where each of them resides, in connection with the Dusit D2 attack. A house in Guango estate in Ruaka has been cordoned off after suspects are said to have resided in the place a few months prior to the attack. Police were alerted on the Ruaka apartment by a neighbour who recognized the car that was used by the attackers. The attacker had created a hole in…