Author: Eva Nyambura

Four politicians who have forged an alliance in a bid to oust Kisumu governor Prof Anyang Nyong’o were on Saturday heckled during their campaign tour. The Kabido/Kano political alliance got baptism by fire when they visited Muhoroni and Awasi towns. The Alliance made up of Ken Obura, Jack Ranguma, Fred Outa, Onyango Oloo and Patrick Ouya were heckled out of Muhoroni and later at Awasi when they started hurling personal attacks against the county boss. According to sources who spoke to Kahawa Tungu, Outa and Obura made things worse when they made unsubstantiated accusations against Nyong’o. Read: President Uhuru Makes Impromptu…

Six suspected thugs have been arrested in Kitengela, Kajiado County. Among the suspects were a Burundian, a Tanzanian, and a university student. They have been charged in connection with a spate of violent crimes in Kitengela town and surrounding areas. According to investigators, the suspects may be responsible for the increase in robberies with violence in Kitengela and its environs. The six were apprehended in Mlolongo town, where they had been hiding. DCI detectives are pursuing other individuals on the run, said Isinya Deputy County Commissioner Justus Musau. Read: 91 Ethiopian Immigrants Escape from Kitengela Home Over Poor Living Conditions Sleuths…

A group is being sought by police for robbing a Chinese national of Sh5.2 million that he was taking to a bank in Nairobi’s South B area. The victim, Shan Xiu Min, an accountant at a firm in the city, said the indicated sum was to be deposited at a local bank along Mombasa Road. At the time of the incident, Mr Min was in the company of a driver. When they arrived in the Bellevue area at 11 a.m. on Thursday, the driver pulled down and claimed he had been flagged down by police. After branching off Mombasa Road into…

Two men have been charged with robbery with violence after allegedly abducting a Catholic nun on February 5, 2022. Nixon Kinyua and Patrick Ngure were arraigned at the Meru Court for threatening to sexually assault and extorting money from her and others. The accused persons drained money from her M-Pesa account before they coerced her to call her colleagues and ask for more money. According to the DCI, the missionary from Nazarene Sisters, was traveling towards Meru from Kiamuri on the fateful day, when a grey Toyota Premio pulled over at the bus stop. https://twitter.com/DCI_Kenya/status/1492002343067529225 “The driver of the car…

Beginning Saturday, motorists using the Muthaiga-Kiambu Route II will be forced to seek alternate routes for at least three days. The Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) issued a notice on Tuesday directing that the road be closed for the weekend pending the completion of some current road repairs. “The Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) would like to inform the public that the Muthaiga Kiambu road would be closed from 6am on Saturday, February 12, 2022 to 4 am on Tuesday, February 15, 2022,” said Director General Kung’u Ndung’u. Read: Mai Mahiu-Naivasha Road Closed As Tremors Cause Cracks “This is due to…

Detectives from Nyali are holding two vehicles they believe were used by a group of criminals who broke into a Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) vehicle in the area on Sunday. The hoodlums pretended to be innocent motorists in the two vehicles before forcing their way into a KICD Toyota Prado at the Nyali City Mall, said Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). The robbers would then proceed to take things worth Sh700,000. Read: Robbery Suspects Shot After Snatching Detective’s Phone At Allsops Sleuths finally traced down the automobiles after examining CCTV footage gathered from the mall, only to learn that…

Captain Ronald Karauri, the CEO of betting firm Sportpesa, has formally launched his candidacy for the Kasarani parliamentary seat. On Wednesday, Karauri expressed confidence that he will be their representative on August 9. “I have officially announced my bid and I am asking for your votes,” he said. He urged Kasarani residents to vote for leaders who will begin to transform their lives alongside him. Read: From Grace To Grass: Here’s A List Of Kenyan Internet Celebrities Whose Rise To Fame Abruptly Came To An End Also declaring interest in the Kasarani MP seat was rapper Jackson Makini alias Prezzo. “Wengi…

Foreign Affairs CAS Ababu Namwamba has been appointed to the deputy President William Ruto Presidential campaign secretariat. Ababu will be the Head of International Relations at the WSR Presidential Campaign, announced UDA’s Communications Director Hussein Mohamed on Wednesday. “We have worked closely with Ababu over the past 10 years on many fronts and I have come to value his leadership, experience, focus, and empathy. It is because of those qualities that I could not be more grateful to have him in our campaign team,” said the DP. “With his considerable diplomatic talents, deep knowledge of the continent, strong network in…

One member of “Katombi” gang that terrorized residents of Mathare slums in Nairobi has been shot dead by police during a botched robbery on Tuesday evening. Director George Kinoti of DCI revealed that Fadhili Mgaza, along with an accomplice, robbed a pedestrian of their mobile phone in Mlango Kubwa, Mathare. Fadhili shot officers as soon as he spotted them as his bike sped towards the informal settlement. However, the cops shot back at the thug, throwing him to the ground from the speeding bike. https://twitter.com/DCI_Kenya/status/1491274220579573760 The rider of the bike, according to Kinoti, wobbled unsteadily for a few meters. “…but…

Felix Odiwuor alias Jalang’o has resigned from the Radio Africa owned Kiss FM. Jalas who has been hosting the Morning Kiss show alongside Kamene Goro for the last two years finally called it quits on Wednesday morning. The radio host cum emcee thanked those who have impacted his life during his time at the radio station, specially CEO Patrick Quarcoo. “Today I mark the end of this amazing place. I want to say a few things to the boss and CEO of Radio Africa for always being a friend and opening doors for me even when things look really dark…

Showmax and Safaricom have partnered to offer customers two months of streaming for the price of one. The partnership will make it easier for Kenyans to pay for and watch their favourite shows on their mobile devices. In this partnership, customers will be offered data deals bundled with a 60-day Showmax subscription, instead of the usual 30-day subscription. Customers will choose from two mobile bundles by dialing *544*20# and selecting either: Showmax Mobile (60 days) + 1GB Safaricom data for Sh389 Showmax Pro Mobile (60 days) + 3GB Safaricom data for Sh1299 This deal is valid from February 1 to…

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has responded to COTU secretary general Francis Atwoli’s “suicide” remarks. Speaking in Mombasa in the presence of President Uhuru Kenyatta and Health CS Mutahi Kagwe among others, Atwoli urged those living close to deputy President William Ruto in Sugoi to cut down trees after the August polls. He stated that the DP will take his own life once the presidential results are announced. Atwoli is backing a Raila Odinga presidency. Read: Molo MP Ditches Jubilee for UDA Days After PG Meeting In a statement issued on Tuesday, UDA communications director Hussein Mohamed referred to Atwoli as…

Police have arrested three terror suspects caught filming government facilities in Kakamega town including the Kakamega State Lodge. The trio included an Arab woman aged 29, a man from Mombasa aged 24 and another 36-year-old from Nyanza region. Reports indicate that they have been handed over to the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) in Busia for grilling. Read: Another Suspected Terrorist Arrested in Nairobi with 95 Used “Kabambe” Phones According to the police, the trio was spotted by two cops; a police constable attached to the Kakamega police station and a General Service Unit (GSU) police constable at the Kakamega State Lodge,…

The newest couple in town is honeymooning in Mt Kenya. Lilian Nganga and rapper husband, Julius Owino alias Juliani, are spending their honeymoon at Alba Hotel, Meru county. “Juliani and Lilian look sooo in love, for real these two were meant for each other,” a source told Mpasho. “Juliani is treating Lilian like a delicate flower holding her hand as they walk around, they look very very happy. She looks very nice with her bulging baby bump, they inspire romance and love.” Read: Inside Juliani, Lilian Nganga’s Private Wedding (Photos) The hotel is located in a stunning location with a view…

Citizen TV news anchor Lilian Muli might have broken up with her second baby daddy but they are still friendly. Lilian was spotted partying with Jared Nevaton over the weekend. The two were among the few invited guests at DJ Mista Dru’s 40th birthday. Other invited guests included; Hot96 presenter Nick Odhiambo, Captain VinieO, media personality Cynthia Mwangi. In videos doing rounds on the interwebs, Lilian was dressed in a black outfit while Jared wore a black and white tracksuit. https://twitter.com/WenzyCaren/status/1490528394383081472 Celebrating the disc jockey who started at KTN’s Stra8Up show, the TV girl wrote, “Omwana ominto! Met you on…