Author: Eva Nyambura

DCI detectives on Monday arrested a man who has been defrauding Kenyans with the false promise of securing them jobs in Qatar. Joseph Kipkoech Keino, 37, a resident of South B estate in Nairobi, will be charged with obtaining money through false pretense, the DCI has said. https://twitter.com/DCI_Kenya/status/1054583586379173888 The number of people seeking employment in Qatar has rapidly grown with most them getting stuck in the Arabic country for lack of travel documents and air tickets to return home after falling out with their employers. In July a Kenyan woman, Marion Mary Machuma was apparently beaten to death by her employer, a GCC…

Kenya’s third largest telecommunications provider, Telkom on Monday announced changes to its voice, SMS and data billing. On its part, Telkom will now charge off-net calls Sh3.30 per minute, on-net calls Sh2.30 per minute and SMS (any-net) at Sh1.10cts per SMS. Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) price for mobile data will also see an increase of 30 cents per MB translating to a new Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) price of Sh4.30. The telco’s mobile post-paid services will also attract a 15 per cent excise duty, up from 10 percent while broadband and fixed voice services will see the introduction of 15 percent excise duty. The revisions…

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria will vie for the presidency come 2022, he has declared. Speaking to Capital FM on Monday, the controversial legislator noted that his name will be on the ballot in 2022. He further stated that his aim will be to remedy those problems that ail the common Kenyan. “If even if you look at the issues affecting this nation like those of the youth unemployment, use of SME, they do not know tribe. The same hunger that is biting people in Gatundu is the same one that is biting someone else in Mombasa, Kisumu or wherever there…

Four legislators from Bomet County walked out of an event graced by the head of state, Uhuru Kenyatta. The president was in the region to officially open the Bomet University. The MPs; Bomet Central MP Ronald Tonui, Bomet East MP Beatrice Kones, Konoin MP Brighton Yegon and Bomet Senator Christopher Langat staged a walk out after being denied a chance to address the people. This was shortly after Mr Kenyatta had addressed members of the public present. The four lawmakers also claimed that a high percentage of workers at the varsity come from the same community. They were also protesting apparent nepotism…

Varsity students have decried the poor state of the education system and rot that is the Kenya higher learning institutions. Using the hashtag #MasaibuCampus students have highlighted their plight while seeking a brighter and better future that is provided by earning an education. Through the hashtag, students have share how some of them take almost seven years to take a four-year degree course and how sexually transmitted grades is hurting genuine students who want to work hard for their marks and undermining those who actually put in effort in their work. A lot of corruption, tribalism and unnecessary fee increments…

Wasafi’s former disgruntled signee, Rich Mavoko, has said that he has no quarrels with Wasafi Records other than the normal industry disagreements. “Najua watu wanashindwa kuelewa, sikuondoka kwa ugomvi kule hata kidogo ni mambo tu ya kawaida ya kimuziki lakini sina tatizo na yeyote yule.” he said. Asked if he would work with Wasafi Records given a chance, Rich Mavoko said that he would gladly do it, as it is all business. “Sina tatizo kabisa, tutakaa chini na kuzungumza si ni biashara tu?” he added. Read: Diamond Platnumz Copies ‘Baila’ Video Script From Indian Actor (Video) Mavoko revealed that his music…

Anti-Female Genital Mutilation activist, Nice Nailantei Leng’ete had the honor to be awarded the 2018 Princess of Asturius Award in Spain by King Felipe VI. Together with Amref Health Africa, the 27 year old were conferred among the 2018 Laureates of the Princess Austrias Awards, receiving a USD$57,500 (KSh5,810,375 ) award. Amref Health Africa was awarded for its commitment to improve medical care using technology, especially the flying doctors program launched in 1957. “Honoured to be conferred among The 2018 Laureates of the Princess Asturias Awards with Doctor Githinji by His Majesty Felipe VI The King of Spain,” Nice shared…

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji has ordered for investigations into circumstances under which documents meant for prosecution of Kenya Power senior managers went missing. In a tweet, Haji says that the documents were under custody of Kenya Power. https://twitter.com/ODPP_KE/status/1054289848109068288 While in court, prosecutor Alexander Muteti told chief magistrate Felix Kombo that the original ERC report prepared on the procurement of faulty transformers had mysteriously disappeared. The accused persons include the immediate former MD Ken Tarus, his predecessor Ben Chumo and 12 others who were charged with conspiracy to defraud the parastatal of over Ksh409 million. They reportedly purchased substandard…

Comedian Eric Omondi bagged the Best African Comedian award at the 4th annual African Entertainment Awards, USA. The event was held in New Jersey USA where Eric, who was among the hosts manged to beat the likes of Nigeria’s Basketmouth and Salvado from Uganda. Eric has established himself both in Africa and abroad keeps expanding his reach through frequent travels and exploring different uncharted areas in comedy. Other winners during the AEAUSA 2018 include Diamond Platnumz as Best Male Artist of the year and his brother Romy Jones as Best DJ of the year. Read: Diamond’s Ex Lynn Calls Him…

Joe Irungu alias Jowie’s alleged accomplice Jennings Odhiambo Orlando could turn into a state witness, police have said. The Recce Squad officer was arrested on Thursday night and will be detained for 14 days pending investigations. According to Jennings, he was with Jowie on the night that he apparently paid the late Monica Kimani a visit at her Kilimani home. The Star reports that Mr Jennings initially denied knowing anything about the murder of the 28 year old businesswoman but changed his stance over the weekend. He told the police that the suspect had called for drinks. They met up…

Two MPs, Saku MP Ali Rasso and North Horr MP Chachu Nganya have been arrested over the Marsabit clashes that has claimed 14 lives so far. Inspector General Joseph Boinnet had earlier said that there are politicians undermining the efforts of the police to quell the clashes “I have received very disturbing information to the effect that whilst the county security teams in Marsabit and Narok counties are working hard to contain the violence between some communities in the said counties,some identified politicians are undermining these efforts,” Boinnet said earlier. Read: Ksh14.8 Trillion Stolen Money Hidden In Offshore Accounts By…

A form four student from Kiminini constituency in Trans- Nzoia county was found dead in the house after allegedly consuming Ethanol from the school laboratory. The student, Job Murambi, is said to have sneaked the chemical out of the laboratory after the KCSE chemistry practical exam on Tuesday. His father, Martin Wafula, found him unconscious in the house, prompting him to rush Job to Kiminini Cottage hospital where he was pronounced dead. Read: Machakos Witch Doctor Anna Mutheu Released, Police Fail To Produce Enough Evidence Job was a student at Meso Mixed Day Secondary in Kiminini Constituency. Together with three other…

Man seen leaving Monica Kimani’s home in the company of Joe Irungu on the night she is believed to have been murdered has been arrested. Jennings Odiambo Orlando was on Friday presented in court and police given 14 days to detain him as they further probe the issue. Jennings is a Recce Squad member and is the prime suspect’s friend. Sources say that he was arrested on Thursday night, was booked at Muthaiga Police Station and in the morning arraigned at Kiambu Law courts. Earlier reports indicated that Jennings had fled the country and into Tanzania. He made a stop…

Joseph Kuria Irungu alias Jowie wants to be released as he is in constant pain following the alleged self inflicted gunshot wound. In a six page affidavit, Jowie says that he is yet to receive proper medical attention as directed by court. “I have a wound on my left shoulder that has not been properly attended to by medical doctors and I have only been on painkillers which have not been of any good use to me as I am in constant pain,” he says. The UAE based security guard also says that he will abide by “all conditionalities that may…

K24 Journalist Betty Kyallo has been living her best life in London, where she has been for the past week. She got the opportunity to pose with the royal family during this trip. The 29 year old visited Madame Tussauds museum, where life-sized wax replicas of celebrities and historic icons are displayed. Betty got to pose with the royal family among other celebrities such as reggae musician Bob Marley, athlete Usain Bolt, Iron Man and actor Daniel Craig among others. Read: Wilbroda Announces Shift To Milele FM After Resigning From Radio Citizen The journalist recently moved to K24 after resigning from KTN…