Author: Eva Nyambura

Capital FM’s award- winning Photojournalist, Francis Mbatha is missing. He has been missing for about a week now and the family reports that he left home in Kingeero on Monday 6 August after work and has not been to work since then. Mbatha’s phone signal was last traced in Mombasa and efforts to locate him have proved futile. Francis films Capital FM’s Our 2 Cents with Sharon Mundia and Susan Wong. Capital FM’s Joe Muchiri Called for the Rape of Someone for Not Voting for Nyashinski Capital FM has placed an appeal from his family and the station asking that…

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has accused his Kiambu counterpart, Ferdinand Waititu of copying his examinations while in campus. The two county bosses were in Kenya Methodist University (KeMu). Sonko graduated with a Bachelors in Business administration back in 2015 and Baba Yao in 2017 with a Master of Business Administration, human resource management option. On Tuesday, the Nairobi governor castigated Baba Yao who on Monday sent Twitter into a frenzy after he asked the government to stop demolishing property built on riparian land and instead “move the rivers.” “Or May be he does not know what is the definition of a…

The National Lands Commission Chairman, Mohammed Swazuri has been released on a KSh3.5 million bail and a KSh6 Million bond with a surety of the same amount. The Anti- corruption judge allowed Swazuri bail on the condition that he will surrender his passport to the DCI offices. He is not allowed to visit his office without police escort or prior arrangement so that he does not interact with any of the employees. He is not allowed to be in contact with any of the witnesses or officers involved in the case. The two were among 17 persons arraigned before Magistrate…

Kitui Deputy Governor, Wathe Nzau’s car and driver have been located at a bar at Kiembeni, Mombasa County. DG Nzau’s,  driver was found drunk at the bar and was immediately taken into custody by the police to Bamburi police station. The driver Anthony Kang’oti, has been missing since 9 August, together with the DG’s car after dropping him at the requiem mass of the students who perished in a road accident in Mwingi. The car was found abandoned in Mombasa and the driver found in a bar. Photos Courtesy Do you have a story you want told? Do you know…

The Law society of Kenya (LSK) has asked the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) sleuths to refrain from belittling or embarrassing corruption suspects during arrest. Vice President LSK Harriette Chiggai noted that the organization fully supports the war against graft but the suspects should be treated in humane manner. “The picking up of suspects late in the night, without giving them an opportunity to dress properly, and the harassment before their family members is not only traumatizing but also totally uncalled for,” she said in a statement on Monday. “EACC should summon suspects and where there is resistance, arrest [them]…

A list of members of Parliament who apparently received a meagre Sh10,000 and Sh30,000 to shoot down the sugar report has emerged. According to the list published in one of the weekly newspapers, at least 150 legislators lined up to receive bribes on Thursday August 9 at Parliament buildings. Some of the names that stand out are; Nixon Korir (Lang’ata), Kimani Ichung’wa (Kikuyu), Isaac Waihenya (Roysambu), Mercy Gakuya (Kasarani), Jude Njomo (Kiambu), Didmus Barasa (Kimilili). Also appearing on the long list of “shame” is MP Kieni Kanini Kega who is also the chairperson Trade, Industry and Cooperatives committee. https://twitter.com/KinyanBoy/status/1028905726473891840 But…

Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has asked the government to stop demolishing buildings sitting on riparian land and instead “move the rivers.” The county boss who just returned from a US tour noted that bringing down the properties is an expensive affair which he does not agree with. “Kama watu wanasupport ubomoaji, mimi hapana support. Mambo iangaliwe kama kuna nyumba yako imekaribiana na mto, wewe uambiwe ni gharama yako kuhakikisha hiyo mto imesonga kidogo. Lakini kubomoa nyumba is not a solution. Honestly speaking. It’s such a big loss,” Waititu said. The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) has so far demolished the Ukay…

Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo was once bribed with Sh5,000 to influence a motion in Parliament. Speaking on Citizen TV on Monday, the legislator said that a young man walked up to her with Sh5,000 bribe asking her to shoot down a motion. “I am surprised Mheshimiwa Elachi is talking about Sh10,000 bribes (in Parliament). Once a young man walked up to me and gave me Sh5,000 to influence some motion. I almost slapped that man,” Millie said. This comes as a section of MPs are accused of shooting down the sugar report that could have seen CS Treasury Henry…

The man behind the bosslady, Zari Hassan’s hacked Instagram account has apparently been arrested. The hacker has been identified as Jemba Farid Gilbert alias Omo Dada, also a Ugandan. It is said that that Omo has always had access to Mama Tee’s social media accounts and also helped the mother of five get verification from Instagram. The alleged hacker denied hacking Zari’s account but spent two days behind bars. He was later released on bond. Read: Guy Claims to Have Hacked 113 Kenyan Government Websites The bosslady had her account hacked on August 6 where pictures of her ex lover and…

Sauti Sol’s guitarist, composer and producer, Polycarp Otieno popularly known as Fancy Fingers married his longtime girlfriend Amanda in a traditional wedding held in Bunjumbura, Burundi. Amanda, popularly known as Lady Mandy is originally from Burundi. She is a fashion stylist based in Kenya and has worked with various artists and celebrities in the industry. The two have been dating for about five years now. News of their wedding plans leaked some time last year after they confirmed their engagement but none of them confirmed or denied the rumors as they wanted to keep it a private affair. The wedding…

Former Minister, Chirau Ali Makwere arrived at the EACC offices shortly after NLC Chairman, Muhammed Swazuri was arrested to show solidarity to his fellow clansmen. The minister was at first denied entry and was forced to wait outside with the journalists present. He shared that he was only there to know about the circumstances surrounding Swazuri’s arrest as they both hail from Kwale County. “I am a Kenyan, if any Kenyan has a problem, it is my right to know what the problem is. I come from Kwale, if anybody from Kwale has a problem, I need to know what…

Matatu Owners Association Chairman, Simon Kimutai confirmed that matatu fares are bound to “reasonably” increase to cover for the cost of increased levy on fuel products. This decision comes after the government introduced a 16% VAT on fuel products taking effect on 1 September. Mr Kimutai confirmed that the government is using the new levies to collect more revenue instead of acting on the tax evaders. “Additional fares are painful to commuters but the increase in fare prices has to take effect because taxation of fuel translates to an added cost to public service vehicles operators,” Kimutai said in a…

The Director of Public Prosecution, Noordin Haji gave a go ahead on Saturday morning for the arrest and prosecution of the National Lands Commission Boss, Dr Mohammed Swazuri and other officials for fraudulent compensation of the Standard Gauge Railways (SGR) land. https://twitter.com/ODPP_KE/status/1028156382892240896 The officials have been arrested with charges involving over Ksh. 500 million compensation for land acquired in Miritini area, Mombasa for the construction of the SGR. Other than Mohammed Swazuri, the officials include three NLC commissioners: CEO Tom Aziz Chavangi, Director Valuation and Taxation Ms Salome Munubi and Director Finance and Administration Mr Francis Mugo. Three KRC officials:  Kenya Railways Commission(KRC)…

Kenya’s Rich Mavoko has won the case to terminate his contract with Diamond’s Wasafi Classic Baby (WCB) Record label. Rumors had been going round that the Rudi singer had left the record label but Diamond’s manager, Babu Tale dismissed the rumors saying that they will speak about Rich Mavoko when the time was right. Rich Mavoko did an exclusive interview with Tanzania’s Kwanza TV citing that Diamond had no plans for him but was bent on overworking him. He shared that Diamond Platnumz was constantly on his case, pushing him to release new songs without taking a break. He felt…

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioners who resigned are still in office, the High Court has ruled. Delivering his judgement, Justice Wilfrida Okwany said that the four commissioners did not follow the right procedure when they stepped down from office. Justice Okwany noted that the commissioners did not tender their resignation letters to President Uhuru Kenyatta who he says was the appointing authority. Instead, he said they resigned via a press statement. Read: Andela Launches Fourth Pan-African Technology Hub In Kigali The judge then ruled that the commission can conduct the Migori senatorial by-election which is scheduled for October 17, 2018, insisting…