Author: Eva Nyambura

Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua sent Twitter into a frenzy after she threw shade at the US First Lady Melania Trump. Ms Trump was last week touring Africa for the first time under her “Be Best” initiative. She was in Malawi, Ghana, Kenya and Egypt. While in Egypt, the FLOTUS was asked “what she was wearing”, a question she felt was ill timed. She asked the journos to instead focus on what she is doing rather than who or what she is wearing. “I wish people would focus on what I do, not what I wear,” she said. It…

Rapper Khaligraph Jones just walked away with the Best Rap Act award, at the 5th annual Africa Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA 2018) held in Dallas Texas. Jones beat the likes of South Africa’s Casper Nyovest and Nasty C at the event that was held at the prestigious House of Blues in Dallas, Texas. Gospel artist Papa Dennis also won Best Gospel act of the year, after being nominated alongside Kenya’s Gloria Muliro and Willy Paul. Read: Wizkid Becomes First Afro-Pop Artist To Enter Guinness Book Of World Records (Photo) Other artists who received various awards include Fally Ipupa who got…

Jacque Maribe’s parents may advise their daughter against testifying against her fiance Joe Irungu alias Jowie who is the prime suspect in the killing of Monica Kimani. According to her father, Mwangi Maribe, his daughter’s life might be in danger seeing as Jowie is a well connected man. “He may not have committed the crime alone. The man has deep connections with shadowy people. His accomplices may be out there and may go after my daughter if she testifies against him. She could live in fear for the rest of her life,” Mr Maribe told the Nation. Jacque was arrested…

Tanzania’s popular musician, Diamond Platnumz hosted the ultimate Yacht Party to crown the end of his 29th birthday celebrations. The party was held on a yacht, with damage costing revelers up to Sh50,000. Other than invited family and friends, 30 slots were left to anyone who could afford the damage costs. Many Tanzanians were left with their mouth wide agape wondering how people would be able to afford the entrance fees. “@diamondplatnumz ? is it ur way of not wanting or avoiding people coming to ur birthday party? by selling ticket 500$ u r sooo funny. No offence ? anyway enjoy…

A man is seeking to oust Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu as she is fit to hold public office. Mogire Mogaka, has written to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) wanting Mwilu who was implicated in fraudulent deals with Imperial Bank and a Ugandan firm ousted from her current post. According to Mr Mogaka, the DCJ is corrupt, untrustworthy and has contributed to the collapse of Imperial Bank. He also wants her out as she has improperly used her position to enrich self. He has also faulted her for receiving Sh80 million from Uganda’s RAEI Investments Limited Kampala, sent from its Crane…

Diamond Platnumz is known to have a bumpy relationship with both his baby mamas. This time around, Zari Hassan is throwing mad shade at the 29 year old musician for missing out on their children’s life. Zari took the kids out over the weekend and as usual, her baby brother KK was with them to spend time with the children. The boss lady posted all the occurrences on her snapchat, taking a swipe at her baby daddy, for not being there for his children. “Too bad your kids will have these beautiful memories with someone else. The simple gifts that…

The police are holding two men believed to be behind an attempted bank robbery in Nairobi’s Githurai area. The men; Richard Amboya and John Mukanya work for a security firm and were on duty when the incident happened at the Cooperative Bank. They are said to have tried drilling through the bank wall but were seen by a member of the public who contacted the bank manager. “The unknown suspects were in the process of drilling a hole on the wall of the bank’s building when someone noticed the activities on the wall and alerted the manager who then called in…

Deputy President William Ruto has declared that he is ready to have a referendum if it will help to put Kenyans at ease with the constitution. Speaking at a fundraiser in Tharaka Nithi on Saturday, the Deputy President declared that he supports the calls for a referendum but does not support the propaganda spread by the opposition that the referendum was part of the hand shake deal. DP William Ruto said that people’s quest to change the constitution must be respected, so long as the opposition will not cry that the votes have been stole afterwards. “…We are ready for…

Governor Mike Sonko was joined by President Uhuru Kenyatta in the monthly beautification exercise of Nairobi county clean up. The major exercise, held at Uhuru Market, saw President Uhuru Kenyatta get his hands dirty to remove garbage from the streets. President Uhuru commended Governor Sonko for the cleanup exercise and warned Murang’a County Governor to stop threatening Nairobi County with water as it is meant to benefit the public. He said that the objective of improving the lives of Kenyan citizens cannot be achieved if there is no unity among leaders. He urged leaders to focus on delivering their service…

Wasafi Group CEO, Diamond Platnumz has awarded his official photographer and videographer, Lukamba, a brand new car, for his hard work and dedication. In continuation with his birthday celebrations, Diamond has gone on a giving spree to himself, those surrounding him and even his childhood hometown. Diamond had promised to give back to his hometown, Tandale, by providing health insurance to around 300 kids. He also donated 20 motorbikes to youth in Tandale, awarded women grants to start business and gave money to renovate his former primary school. Diamond recently just bought himself a house to mark his 29th birthday. Read: Dennis Itumbi…

People are calling for the arrest of two students who got into a physical altercation after a slight argument in what seemed like a dorm room. The girl in the video is seen confronting the boy about a certain relationship. The boy then insults the girl causing the girl to slap him. What surprised many is the reaction of the boy who went ahead and headbutted the girl. A crack sound can be heard from the video, indicating serious damage to the girl’s face as she is suddenly seen trying to hold on to something, in a dizzy state. People…

News anchor Jacque Maribe is set to be charged with murder alongside her Fiance Joe Irungu after investigations established that there is enough evidence to incriminate her in Monica Kimani’s murder. Police say that Maribe acted as an accessory to Monica’s murder as she helped her Fiance to destroy evidence after committing the crime. “We know that she helped Irungu cover up the offence by burning the clothes that he wore when he committed the crime.” DCI Boss, Kinoti told one of the dailies. Maribe also gave a falsifying statement to the police that Jowie had been attacked by gunmen…

US First Lady Melania Trump was on Friday almost ran over by a baby elephant during her visit to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. The FLOTUS momentarily lost balance but her secret service agent sprung into action, holding her up. https://twitter.com/Catewakamaru/status/1048188284751556611 During the tour Ms Kenyatta briefed her US counterpart on the “Hands Off Our Elephants” initiative, a broad-based wildlife conservation campaign that targets to curb poaching in Kenya. She was accompanied by First Lady Margaret Kenyatta. Melania is on her first solo tour to Africa. She was in Ghana, Malawi and will on Saturday leave for Egypt. Her tour…

South Sudan Members of Parliament have condemned the recent misinformation circulating in various media outlets linking former warlord Daniel Awet Akot to the late Monica Nyawira Kimani. According to the legislators, a recent article by the Daily Nation “Monica’s Juba Links” has left many in shock as it is an “insult to an elder and a prominent senior figure of our government.” Speaking at the National Parliament in Juba, the concerned MPs accused Kenyan media outlets especially the Daily Nation of making false allegations against the General who has denied knowing the deceased. Ms Kimani was found dead at her Kilimani apartment…

President Uhuru Kenyatta gave a very stern warning to the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary, Mwangi Kiunjuri and the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) officials, that they should not to pay any more rich traders yet there are poor farmers suffering. The angered President could not hide his rage as he swore during his speech that those involved would face dire consequences if they release any more funds. “Mungiriha nimukuona inyui (if you attempt to pay, you will see the consequences),” the enraged President said at the Nairobi ASK Show. President Uhuru shared these sentiments to serve as a warning to…