Author: Eva Nyambura

Remandees from Industrial Area Prison are complaining of the assault and discrimination that they receive from the prison police officers. In June 2018, a prison officer, SP Wilson K. Tonui, is said to have assaulted a man named John Kibowen who died in one of the prison blocks in the presence of inmates. His remains, sources say were carried to a standby ambulance and ferried to City mortuary. On 10 August 2018, the same SP Tonui reportedly assaulted a disabled man by the name Nicholas Bahati Mule in the capital Block. Nicholas, Kahawa Tungu has learnt, has since then been…

Former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo is thoroughly enjoying his time out of active politics. On Sunday Kabogo attended a meet and greet event of Tanzania’s sensation, Harmonize, at Whiskey River Lounge and Grill along Kiambu Road. Throngs of fans attended the event as Harmonize treated fans to a special performance at the club. The ex county boss was in the company of a rather younger crowd, with a lady clad in a blue blazer and checkered dress seated next to him. But what catches ones eye is the woman’s hand that is placed on his lap in images seen…

A matatu driver from Bomet County was subjected to assault and thievery after two policemen attacked him for refusing to part away with bribe. The driver, Bernard Yegon, was attacked with a pistol and his teeth knocked out for allegedly being rude. According to his narration in one of the dailies, the officers grabbed him and began to frisk him, but as he tried to resist they knocked him on the jaw with the pistol causing him to fall down. Yegon narrates that the officers quickly grabbed KSh 40,000 from his pocket and disappeared. Read: Police Arrest NIS Director Impersonator Demanding For Sh10 Million…

A Mombasa woman, identified as Cynthia Keru was captured on video vandalizing her boyfriend’s car for allegedly cheating on her. Cynthia was definitely a scorned woman as she bust her boyfriend’s Mercedes Benz C Class’s windscreen with no remorse at all. Read: Kenyan Woman, Evelyn Misumi Arrested For Robbing Bank In Texas, USA She could be heard shouting and laughing in the company of two of her friends. Revelers were left in shock and astonishment. Here is the video: Do you have a story you want told? Do you know of a sensitive story you would like us to get our…

Elgeyo Marakwet Senator, Kipchumba Murkomen has come out guns blazing, accusing Mombasa Governor Joho of insulting retired president Daniel Arap Moi and his son Gideon Moi after their meeting on Saturday. Murkomen says that Joho called Mzee Moi and Gideon Moi thieves. He was referring to a statement that Joho made during a fundraiser in Tiaty. “Uwizi ndio umefanya watu wetu kuwa maskini…We should not come here to raise money to build classrooms 54 years after our independence.Watu wanajenga raslimali zao at the expense of mwanchi wa kawaida. We should not come back kwa watu wetu kufanyia hawa harambee ndogo ndogo…

Mombasa county residents want coffin shops moved far away from the Coast Provincial Referral Hospital. The sight of the caskets, residents say, leaves patients and family members traumatized as they walk in and out of the hospital. The residents want governor Ali Hassan Joho to exercise his powers and have the numerous casket shops banned from being set up right next to the hospital A shop owner told a weekly publication that business is booming especially now that they are close to the consumers. “Kama mtu siku yake imefika ya kufa atakufa tu hata kama tukihamishwa,” a shop owner said.…

Lawyer Donald Kipkorir has penned an open letter to resigned and unresigned IEBC Commissioners Connie Maina and Margaret Mwachanya. From Donald Kipkorir Five months ago, you jointly resigned citing inter alia that you can’t work under IEBC Chairman Wanyonyi Chebukati. Your purported decision to unresign is Unconstitutional, Illegal, Unlawful, Corrupt and Criminal. Let me try to break it down for you: 1. The purported case you are relying on is Nairobi Hc Petition No. 212 Of 2018, Isaiah Biwott Kangwony versus IEBC …. You are not Parties to it. A Court Clerk will advise you that Court Orders are only…

The woman who on Monday was the newest internet sensation following the leakage of a raunchy video with athlete Asbel Kiprop has allegedly tried to commit suicide. Nancy Rotich, sources say is currently undergoing treatment at the Eldoret Hospital after she apparently took a poisonous substance. Kiprop was reportedly angry with his pace setter and Nancy’s husband, Henry Rotich for spreading drug use rumours. In the heat of the moment, the 1500 metres Olympic gold medalist is said to have publicized images of himself and Nancy so as to get back at Rotich. Read: Woman Loses Fingers, One Eye In…

Madam boss, Akothee has a few words for Kenyan celebrities. The mother of five points out that it’s never that serious when it comes to sharing your life with the world. “Do you think there is any one who knows or cares about your dreams? Do you think there is anyone happy when you are successful? What will happen today if internet doesn’t exist?” she posed. This lecture comes after news of Kobi Kihara faking her Instagram lifestyle broke out last week. “Live your life, fantasy is a killer of dreams , you will lie to people until the lies…

Ugandan MP Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine was on Monday released on bail as he and wife, Barbie celebrate seventh wedding anniversary. The Gulu High Court set the frail legislator, Arua Municipality MP Elect Kassiano Wadri and 10 others free following bail applications by their lawyers. “One of the bail terms restricts Arua Municipality MP Elect Kassiano Wadri not to appear in Arua for a period of three months,” tweeted NTV Uganda. Eddy Yawe, the legislator’s brother welcomed the release noting that they will not relent in their fight for freedom. Read: Former KQ Employees Involved In Ksh512 Million Fraud Case…

Nairobi Woman Representative was among forty eight bike riders drawn from Britain, Australia and Kenya who on Sunday arrived in Mombasa after a three-day cycling event. The 500km ride from Nairobi to Treasury Square in Mvita was backed by UK-based Raha international charity and Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa cricket club. The event, Kenya Charity bike ride, was meant to raise Sh12.5 million to support education for needy children and enable them access healthcare in Kenya. Speaking at the arrival of the riders, Mombasa Senator Mohamed Faki reiterated the county government’s commitment to developing the coastal county and serving the electorate. The legislator also assured…

Hamisa’s son, Dylan Dangote had the pleasure of spending the weekend with his Grandma Mama Dangote, Aunt Esma Platnumz and father Diamond Platnumz. Diamond recently referred to Dylan as his side kid given the fact that he was born while the musician was still in a relationship with Zari Hassan. Dylan is known to be Mama Dangote’s least favorite grandchild as the Dangote matriarch has never acknowledged him as her grandchild and also failed to wish him a happy birthday unlike her other grand children. Read: “I’m Straight” Diamond Platnumz Dispels Gay Rumours Dylan was in the company of his father.…

Men 1500m Beijing 2008 Olympic champion Asbel Kiprop has been caught on camera having fun with a female companion months after he was accused of using banned blood-booster, EPO. The raunchy video shows the athlete groping a half naked woman who is not his wife, Sammary Cherotich. The video starts with the two dancing and then slowly start kissing which leads to touching. The woman identified as Nancy Chepsiya, who is apparently married and is a former MCA aspirant is fully aware that she is being filmed as she smiles at the camera and grinds on the car seat. Word…

Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga are responsible for the rampant corruption in the country, Infotrak’s August survey shows. According to the poll results, 40 per cent of Kenyans think that the two are to blame for the wrong direction that the country is headed in together with the county governors. 87 per cent of Kenyans also support the March 29 handshake between Uhuru and Raila because it saw improvement in security and peace. But 34 per cent of the citizenry feel the duo came together for their own selfish gains. 43 per cent of Kenyans do however feel that the…

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru wants the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the DCI to make public findings from an affidavit filed by Sh791 million NYS Scandal suspect, Josephine Kabura in seven days. Ms Waiguru, in a letter  dated August 23 to EACC CEO Halaqhe Waqo, says the damning allegations made by Kabura are still causing her negative publicity, making reference to the Ipsos Synovate survey ranking her the second most corrupt leader in the country. “As a result of the inordinate delay, our client has continued to receive negative publicity stemming from the allegations in Ms. Kabura’s affidavit culminating…