Author: Eva Nyambura

Kenya has a healthy mix of debts from the multilateral lenders, President Uhuru Kenyatta told CNN’s Richard Quest. According to the head of state, China is not the only lender that Kenya has, noting that Japan and France have also aided in funding development projects as well. Kenyatta in the interview aired on CNN on Monday night, dismissed claims that China has ulterior motives behind its lending spree to African countries. “As far as I am concerned, we have a very healthy mix of debt from the multilateral lenders — who are basically the World Bank and the African Development Bank…

Beauty truly runs in the family. Elsie Stephens, sister to State House Spokesperson Kanze Dena and head of PSCU is one of the finalists battling it out at the Miss Universe beauty pageant. The 25 year old who is a Revenue accountant talks about being confident in herself and in the competition, while hoping for the best. In a video shared on the Miss Universe Instagram page, Elsie says that she has held different leadership roles that nurtured her to be where she is. Miss Universe contest will go down this weekend at Sankara Hotel in Westlands on Saturday 3…

The “Zambezi River” dreamliner by Kenya Airways making the inaugural non-stop flight to the US has touched down at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The flight landed in New York on Monday at around 14.55 pm Kenyan time after “14 hours and 50 minutes of excitement.” On board was Foreign Affairs CS Monica Juma who said “Flying into New York this morning, we were welcomed by water cannons – and that was quite nice.” The direct flights will save travelers at least 7 hours spent in connecting flights. https://twitter.com/OliverMathenge/status/1057160328453259269 “I know this flight is going to make new things…

Controversial Musician Willy Paul was caught on camera raining blows on an unidentified woman in a scuffle where he is heard asking, “Nini huyu analeta drama hapa?” The ‘bora uhai’ musician seems to have had a disagreement with the lady which later turned physical. Security guards are seen in the video trying to stop the altercation from escalating with an enraged Willy being held from hurting the girl. The lady could be heard meekly asking for help from bystanders, “Nisaidieni” she says. Willy Paul is seen walking away from the frame before coming back and continuing to assault the girl…

Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu showed off his dancing skills over the weekend as he got down to Mighty Culture’s “One Stone.” The video, posted by Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria has excited Kenyans online who were surprised that Baba Yao can shake a leg. The politicians were attending the launch of Ben Githae’s new gospel album in Ruiru town. Just the other day, Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru was caught on tape dancing to Navy Kenzo ft Diamond Platnumz’ Katika. Ms Waiguru’s video went viral as she showed off her gwara gwara dance moves. Do you have a story you want told? Do…

Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga wants the Ugandan government to introduce church tax which should ensure that tithe is deducted from the people’s salaries. Speaking at Saint Mary’s Cathedral Rubaga, the Archbishop complained that Christians do not remove tithe as they only give what is in their pockets and then complain that a lot of collection is required during mass. “We lie to God that we pay church tithe off our monthly salaries. During a mass like this, when time to pay the tithe reaches, Catholics just pick whatever they get from their pockets and give in, but the tithe the…

Boeing B787-8 Dreamliner (5Y-KZE) flight KQ002 making the maiden trip to New York has landed at the JF Kennedy Airport. The dreamliner christened “The Zambezi River” departed for the US at 10.55 pm and was flagged off by President Uhuru Kenyatta. On board were CNN’s Richard Quest, Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Monica Juma, Kenya Airways chief executive Sebastian Mikosz and chairman Michael Joseph among others. KQ’s senior most pilot Captain Joseph Kinuthia, with over 40 years experience chartered the flight from Nairobi to New York. https://twitter.com/paulinenjoroge/status/1056867612926320642 The flight returns later on on Monday, flight KQ003, departing JFK at 12:25 pm on Monday…

Rapper King Kaka’s latest club banger ‘Dundaing’ has been pulled down from YouTube. The hit featuring Kristoff and producer Magix Enga has been trending for the past five days. The Kaka Empire chief executive is unfazed by the latest development saying “Hii Kenya ina mambo.” Taking to social media earlier on in the day, Kaka said that certain people had given him two hours to take down the video which they said “violated community guidelines.” The rapper in his defense said he has seen worse videos in his time and “Dundaing” was not as bad. https://twitter.com/RabbitTheKing/status/1056807702138101760 He drops his album…

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on Monday failed to appear before the Senate Public Accounts Committee where he was supposed to answer questions related to his predecessor Evans Kidero’s looting of public resources. The governor failed to honour summons and is now being fined Sh500,000 as is outlined in the Powers and Privileges Act. “Where a witness summoned doe not appear, or appears but fails to satisfy the relevant House of Parliament or committee, the relevant House or Committee may impose upon the witness such fine, not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings, having regard to the witness’ condition in life and…

Former TV presenter, Janet Mbugua threw a huge birthday party for her eldest son, Baby Huru. Huru turned 3 years old, over the weekend and got to share this special milestone with family and friends. Janet recently gave birth to her second baby boy, Baby Mali, on September 18, 2018. Through her videos on YouTube, Janet revealed that she tries to make sure that Baby Huru does not feel left out or jealous of his younger brother. When she gave birth to her second son, she bought gifts for the new brothers to exchange so they would both feel love…

It is work as usual for Migori Governor Okoth Obado who on Monday reported to his office after spending over a month in remand. The embattled county boss was received by locals and county employees as he sought to take over county operations. Obado has been away after he was charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Sharon Otieno and that of their unborn child. On Wednesday, he was granted bail by Justice Jessie Lessit on condition that he stays 20 kilometres away from Homa Bay county where the deceased’s parents live. The governor, whose Rapogi home is less than…

Even as the national debt remains a grave threat, ward representatives have resorted to wasting public resources in their quest to line up their already fat pockets. According to Auditor General Edward Ouko’s report for the year ended June tabled in Senate on Thursday, the loss misuse of resources is due to infighting between the MCAs and the speakers for the control of resources. While in some counties it is due to the tribalism, unexplained discrepancies in the budget, expenditure, inflated car loans and mortgage. In Nairobi county, for example, ranked number 13 of 22 most wasteful counties, Ouko noted…

Yvonne Okwara has made a comeback on radio after 12 years, after briefly moving to Hot 96 to hold the forte for Jeff Koinange who travelled on Sunday aboard the inaugural direct flight to New York. Yvonne shared her excitement on Twitter, revealing that it was here that her career began. https://twitter.com/YvonneOkwara/status/1056730094851579904 Yvonne recently moved from KTN Newsroom to Royal Media Services owned Citizen TV. She will be heading the morning show together with Comedian Professor Hamo while linking with Jeff live on Air and in New York. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner departed from Nairobi on Sunday evening at 10:55…

Kenyans online have criticized Jubilee Christian Centre (JCC) ministers Bishop Allan Kiuna and his wife Reverend Cathy Kiuna who on Sunday invited to church CNN’s Richard Quest. The ‘Quest Means Business’ host is openly gay hence the mixed reactions from Kenyans who felt that the Kiuna’s would have never had him at their church if he was a ‘commoner.’ Quest left on Sunday night aboard the Kenya Airways’ maiden direct flight to New York. Moral policeman and KFCB chief executive Ezekiel Mutua was surprisingly on board with the idea of a gay man attending a church service. In a lengthy…

Kenya Airways’ most senior pilot Captain Joseph Kinuthia sets history tonight as he charters the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (5Y-KZE) flight KQ002 from Nairobi to New York. The 65 year old has flown over 25,000 hours and worked for over 40 years at Kenya Airways. He has flown powerful personalities including former President Daniel Arap Moi and Pope John Paul II. This will be his first Kenya Airways direct flight from Nairobi to New York. The flight is scheduled to depart from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 10.55pm, Sunday. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner will touchdown at the John F Kennedy International Airport…