Author: Eva Nyambura

Former IEBC commissioner Dr Roselyn Akombe has broken her silence ever since her fleeing the country on October 18, 2017 amid death threats. Taking to Twitter on Monday, the ex commissioner said that she will avail herself for should the DCI want to look into the death of her deceased colleague Chris Msando. “Looking forward to the DCI requesting a public inquest into the brutal torture and murder of my IEBC colleague Chris Msando and Ms Ngumbu. I confirm my availability to be interviewed under oath,” she said. https://twitter.com/DrRoselynAkombe/status/1074754449959280640 This was after DCI George Kinoti wrote to Nyeri Chief Magistrate asking…

Machakos woman Jackline Mwende whose domestic violence case caught many by surprise has gotten rid of her prosthetic limbs. Mwende was assaulted by her husband Stephen Ngila in 2016 after he suspected her of “failing to conceive” and being unfaithful. Speaking to K24, Mwende said the limbs that cost a whooping Sh10 million are no longer of use to her and are too “expensive to maintain.” “The limbs were to be flown to South Korea for maintenance recently; and that comes at a cost. I currently do not have the money they are asking for. So, I decided to ditch…

Tanzanian model Wema Sepetu finally posted a recent picture of herself online and she looks completely different from who she was two months ago. Fans were surprised with her new photos as she looks surprisingly thin and has shaved off most of her hair. In her new set up, Wema currently runs a boutique business after the Tanzanian Film board banned her from acting in Tanzania. Read: Otile Brown Hooks Up With Diamond’s Ex-Girlfriend, Kimnana Just recently, Wema said in an interview that the ban is limiting her from putting her country on the map and bringing in income. She however…

Diamond Platnumz and his new boo Tanasha Donna seem to be setting the pace that their relationship will move at without caring about critics. The two spent the weekend in Wag Hill Lodge in Mwanza, Tanzania where they took a short trip after the Wasafi Festival in Mwanza. Tanasha took to Instagram to tell off her haters saying that despite their hateful comments Diamond still loves her and is going to marry her. “People are so concerned about my body: oh she’s ugly, oh her boobs are saggy, oh she doesn’t have a nice waist, oh she doesn’t have nice legs,…

Churchill Show fans on Tuesday raised Sh1 million for a dance crew that hails from Mathare slums, Nairobi. The Divas Power initiative was started by Moesha Kay, an FBI Dance crew member, and was inspired by her past experiences when living in Majengo. Starting off the drive was President Uhuru Kenyatta’s niece and CEO KICC Nana Gecaga. She pledged Sh100,000, followed by socialite turned businesswoman Huddah Monroe who promised to give Sh200,000. K24’s Betty Kyallo put down Sh100,000, while Space Lounge committed to give Sh100,000. Samuel Osoro from Unilever pledged Sh50,000 and assured that his boss will give Sh110,000 towards the…

A Caucasian woman pretending to try Blue Band for the first time lit up the internet when she switched up her accent to a heavy Luhya accent. The lady, identified as Pearl Hodgkinson Lwoyelo posted a video of herself trying Blue Band and comparing it to the western butter which most Caucasians use. She started off with an American accent then goes ahead to change it to a luhya accent while complaining about Americans being choosy and not as physically endowed as Africans. Read: Blue Band Spread Is Safe For Consumption – Unilever Assures Kenyans Kenyans were mesmerized by her accent and…

Motorists travelling across Maralal were left stranded after petrol stations shut down business due to an Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) crackdown for hiked fuel prices. This crackdown comes after the Energy Regulatory Commission ordered for the closure of petrol stations which had hiked their fuel prices. In most petrol stations in Maralal, a litre of petrol was retailing at KSh128 instead of the recommended KSh117.89 and a litre of diesel was retailing at KSh122 instead of the recommended Sh116.83. Read: Kenyans Asked To Be On The Look Out For Adulterated Fuel As Prices Increase Different fuel businesses were shut down and…

A taxi driver, identified as Gabriel Wamalwa has been arrested after stealing from his passenger. According to the victim, Wamalwa picked him up from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) at around 7.30 am in a black Toyota Vitz Registration Number KCR 464M. They then left for Kahawa Wendani but made a stop at Clean Shelf Supermarket at approximately 9.10 am. CCTV footage shows the passenger alight. Kahawa Tungu understands that the passenger asked to stop and collect an item at a nearby shop. Moments later Wamalwa also steps out of the car, and then quickly gets in and drives away. The…

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has bashed Deputy President William Ruto over remarks he made during the two day visit to Nyanza by President Uhuru Kenyatta. Speaking during the homecoming celebration of Rangwe MP Lillian Gogo at Omoche Secondary School on Saturday, the former Prime Minister said that the DP was driving politics into the March 9 handshake with his “in the middle” remarks. On Thursday, Ruto said: “”President Kenyatta akiwa pande hii, Baba (Raila) akiwa pande hii, basi mjue mimi niko kati kati.” “It’s foolishness for one to say that he stands between me and President Kenyatta in the handshake. We…

A couple was found dead in their rental home in Shauri Yako Estate, Homa Bay county on Saturday morning. Ben Mancha, 43, and Phoebe Kamire, 38, were found dead by a neighbour who was reportedly bringing home their 6 year old child after a sleepover. The two were lying in separate beds when their lifeless bodies were discovered. The neighbour also said that Mancha had given the wife Sh200 for food, but she instead went to a chang’aa den. Their landlord, Joseph Onyiego said that the couple had been fighting and drinking a lot lately. “They occasionally had in-house differences, but…

Political temperatures in the Kisii region on Friday flared after two leaders, both allied to Deputy President William Ruto exchanged blows. Word has it that Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi slapped the Youth Affairs Secretary in the office of the Deputy President, Antony Kibagendi for alleged control of resources within the area. The scuffle took place moments before the DP landed in Kisii for the Kisii University graduation ceremony. Reports indicate that Mr Maangi is unhappy about the blossoming friendship between the DP and Kitutu Chache South MP Richard Onyonka. “What happened is that I was waiting for the DP at Kisii Sports…

A street vendor on Friday met Interior PS Karanja Kibicho who cleared a Sh40 debt owed to him by President Uhuru Kenyatta. The vendor, Dennis Wachira sold the president chewing gum in 2017 but only received his payment a year later. He paid the PS a visit at his Harambee House offices where he was handed a Sh50 note. “Before we even start talking I want to clear that debt of KSh40 for the president who bought your chewing gums, and now I even want you to give me change of KSh10,” the PS told Wachira. True to his word,…

A young man on Friday interrupted Ida Odinga’s speech to present President Uhuru Kenyatta with a gift. The man, dressed in sandals, blue t-shirt and a black pair of trousers had tried getting the President’s attention but all efforts proved futile. It was not until Ms Odinga took to the podium that the young man walked to the front with a dummy Sh500 note with the head of state’s portrait on it. “There is a young man here your Excellency. I think he has a present for you. Can we clap for him,” said Ms Odinga. The President signaled the…

There will no longer be a good time to escape breathalyzer tests, otherwise known as alco-blow. This is after the Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet announced the launch of alco-blow checks even during the day. The move, he said is aimed at reducing road carnage during the festive season. “It is really aimed at getting rid of drunks hitting the road early morning while still groggy and not being in full charge of their faculties, hence risk killing themselves, or worse still murdering other innocent people,” the IG said. Speaking during the recognition awards ceremony for police officers in…

President Uhuru Kenyatta and the ODM party leader Raila Odinga have received Honorary Degrees of Doctor of Sciences of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology. The head of state was honored for his dedication to development for the good of all Kenyans, various achievements and his show of exemplary patriotism. “I accept with humility the university’s acceptance to honour me during this graduation ceremony,” the President said. Odinga on the other hand received the honorary degree in recognition of his immense contribution to the society. In an advert placed in the MyGov pages in November, the institution of higher learning vice chancellor,…