Author: Eva Nyambura

2019 is off to a great start for the Zumas after the former President Jacob Zuma and his fiancée Nonkanyiso Conco finally joined Twitter. Conco is allegedly a director of a culture and youth development organisation aimed at protecting the cultural practices of young Zulu women and is about become Zuma’s fourth wife and to some the seventh. The ousted head of state was lastly married to Gloria Ngema and in 2016 kicked his youngest wife Nompumelelo Ntuli out of their Nkandla home for planning to poison him and infidelity. Now he’s on to the next, a 24 year old Conco who is not afraid…

Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri is displeased about President Uhuru Kenyatta verbal attack on Mt Kenya leaders demanding for the development of the region. The president referred to those MPs agitating for development projects as “washenzi” who should let him be. “Wale wanatapatapa huko na siasa duni, sisi tumesema kwamba maendeleo haitakua inapatikana kwa sababu kiongozi ametoka pahali fulani. (Those moving around with cheap politics, we have decided that development will no longer be distributed according to region the President is from).” In protest, the legislator led demonstrations on the streets of Nakuru in a t-shirt written “Mimi ni mshenzi. Je wewe…

A family of five died in Nyandarua after their house caught fire while they slept on Monday night. The Gitabushi residents; man, wife and their three kids are said to have cried for help but the fire could not be contained due to the strong Aberdare Ranges winds. “They reported to us that they heard loud noises from the house only to see a huge fire when they arrived at the scene. The fire was escalated by the winds from the Aberdare Forest such that they could not bring it down in time,” Kipipiri OCPD Charles Rotich told reporters. Witnesses said that…

Court has reinstated orders blocking Meru Senator Mithika Linturi from evicting his estranged wife Maryanne Kitany from their Runda home. Ms Kitany was thrown out by the legislator on December 19, 2018 with the help of over 15 goons with some wielding machetes. On Monday, senior resident magistrate Isaac Orenge ordered Runda police station to ensure that the family enjoys peace. “I find that the door of justice is not closed because a mistake has been made by a lawyer. This was the first time Kitany advocate had failed to attend court and the application was brought without delay. I…

Popular gospel DJ, DJ Mo has finally spoken about the death of their unborn baby who passed away about two weeks ago. Speaking to Word Is, DJ Mo shared that his wife, Size 8 was five weeks pregnant at the time of the miscarriage. However, they have not been able to figure out what the problem was exactly. “Miscarriage can be caused by so many things, like stress. Others may fail to adjust with the body, but we are doing well. If you love each other, that is a small thing. All you need is to encourage each other and…

Former Youth Enterprise Development Fund Boss, Bruce Odhiambo passed away in the wee hours of Tuesday morning while receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital due to heart complications. Bruce had been admitted to the ICU where he was being treated after a cardiac arrest on Saturday and his blood pressure falling to extremely low levels. Prior to that, he had traveled to India in October to replace his pacemaker- an electrical device implanted under the skin to help manage irregular heartbeats. His body did not react well to the pacemaker causing his and and feet to swell with blisters which became septic.…

Citizen TV presenter Yvonne Okwara has been appointed as the Ultimate Sports Nutrition (USN) supplements ambassador in Kenya 2019. Yvonne has been actively involved in the gym for over a year now and has been quite consistent and dedicated in her fitness journey. She has frequently posted videos of herself lifting weights and doing burpees among other exercises under the guidance of her trainer. “It often looks easy, but I struggle on some days! The look on my face says it all! Lol! Listen, working out isn’t always fun at the time, but it’s definitely worth it in the end!”…

The African Union has announced plans to unveil a single design for African passport that is aimed at promoting free movement of people within the continent and promoting trade. Head of the Continental body, Moussa Faki Hammat said that the details of the design, production and issuance will be presented at the 32nd African Union Summit in February. This move is meant to unify Africans, empower countries with weak passports and eventually create a seamless border in the African continent. Read: Mathare United Vs Gor Mahia XI – Dennis Oliech Benched As Hassan Oktay Names K’Ogalo Lineup It will ease travelling…

Former Youth Enterprise Development Fund Chairman, Bruce Odhiambo has been admitted in the Intensive Care Unit at Nairobi Hospital after his blood pressure hit extremely low levels. Mr Odhiambo is reported to have developed complications after coming back from treatment in India, back in November 2018. “He developed lots of complications after he returned [to Kenya] in November… The body reacted to the new medication he was given and he got blisters on his hands and legs which became septic,” a source close to Mr Odhiambo told edaily. Mr Odhiambo had flown to India in October to replace his pacemaker.…

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria has responded to President Uhuru Kenyatta moments after the President slammed ‘stubborn’ Jubilee members who were criticizing him for launching development projects in other parts of the country and not the Mt. Kenya region. Responding through a Facebook post, Moses Kuria says that he agrees with the President but still believes that Mt. Kenya region deserves development as much as the rest of the country. “H.E the President is 100% right. He is spot on. We need development in every corner of this country. It is in that spirit and in line with the President’s position…

Nairobi Education CEC Janet Muthoni Ouko on Monday resigned on Monday citing “personal reasons.” Taking note of the limited number of schools but a huge population requiring the services, CEC Janet Ouko indicated those as some of the challenges she faced while working at the Nairobi country while her colleagues view her resignation as a move brought about by the constant disagreement she has had with Governor Mike Sonko. The CEC has reportedly not been agreeing with the governor’s modus operandi as he refuses to call cabinet meetings while also not giving them proper guidance and support in the course…

President Uhuru Kenyatta has slammed Jubilee members of Parliament criticizing him over the lack of development projects in areas considered as the party’s strongholds. Speaking in Mombasa during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Mama Ngina Waterfront Project, the president branded those chastising him as “washenzi” who should leave him alone. “Hao washenzi waniache, every Kenyan deserves development,” an irked Kenyatta said. Leading the campaign against the president was Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria who accused Kenyatta of launching projects in other parts of the country except Central Kenya. Addressing Thika residents during a New Year’s eve concert, the legislator said that…

Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz has called off his wedding to NRG Radio presenter Tanasha Donna. The grand ceremony was set to take place on February 14 this year. Around the same time last year, the father of three was dumped by his Ugandan baby mama Zari Hassan via Instagram. Those privy to the details say that the Wasafi chief executive was only talking about the marriage for clout especially because the Wasafi Festival was about to take place. After the concert, the Jibebe crooner during the after party told reporters that the wedding was off until a later date. “Ndoa…

Members of parliament close to Deputy President William Ruto have threatened to impeach President Uhuru Kenyatta who has kept mum on matters 2022 politics. Outspoken Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri on Sunday asked the president to resign if unable to govern the country. “If Kenyatta is tired of leading this country he should immediately call for fresh elections so that we can end this political rumour-mongering,” he said. Kimani was responding to rumours that the head of state is allegedly in Mombasa with ODM party leader Raila Odinga plotting to reshuffle the cabinet. The legislator insisted that the Jubilee party won…

Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has commended the ruling by Justice Byram Ongaya to allow public service teachers who were forcefully transferred to apply for a review that will be determined by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The Court’s ruling ordered that assistant teachers, Heads of Departments, Masters, Mistresses, Deputy Head Teachers, Head Teachers, Deputy Principals and Principals who were forcefully delocalized to freely petition TSC for a reversal of the transfers. The Commission has been given until February 15th to review all cases and NO teacher who appeals will be victimized, harassed or intimidated in any manner. Teachers…