Author: Eva Nyambura

Jubilee legislators now want a repeat election for the Labour and Social Welfare committee currently being chaired by Nandi Hills MP, Alfred Keter. Keter was de-whipped alongside Marakwet MP David Bowen, Emgwen’s Alex Kosgey and Moiben’s Silas Tiren for not toeing the party’s line in December. The legislators have written to Speaker Justin Muturi. Keter has dismissed their petition saying: ”They have written to the speaker in their individual capacities requesting that another election be held. But I also request that they be examined medically to determine their mental status. It could also mean that they were not in their…

Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday appointed Minister for Sport and Civil Society, Tracey Crouch as minister for loneliness. ”For far too many people, loneliness is the sad reality of modern life,” the Prime Minister said. ”I want to confront this challenge for our society and for all of us to take action to address the loneliness endured by the elderly, by carers, by those who have lost loved ones — people who have no one to talk to or share their thoughts and experiences with,” she added. British Red Cross reports that out of a population of 65.6…

President Uhuru Kenyatta has demanded for the presence of four Members of Parliament who were de-whipped by Majority Chief whip, Benjamin Washiali in December. The four; Alfred Keter (Nandi Hills), Silas Tiren (Moiben), David Bowen (Marakwet) and Alex Kosgey (Emgwen) have continuously defied directives from the party leadership and Deputy President William Ruto to give up their committee leadership positions. The four met with the DP where they openly told him off and refused to relinquish their seats which they rightfully won. They were elected to the Labour and Social Welfare,Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources, and Trade, Industry and Cooperatives…

NASA leader Raila Odinga does not have to run his parallel government from Kenya should he be sworn in as the People’s President on January 30, he told Voice of America (VOA). The former Prime Minister maintained that after taking the oath of office, he will name his cabinet as should any government. He insisted that he and Kalonzo Musyoka won the August 8 election and Uhuru Kenyatta’s government illegitimately in office. ”We can even be a government in exile — one that runs from outside the country. It has happened in other countries. But what we say is that…

There were long queues at City Hall for approximately two hours on Wednesday morning after Safaricom disconnected internet services. According to ICT CEC, Charles Kerich, city hall owes the telecom Sh3.2 million which after talks will be paid in full by 31 January. The internet was restored at 11am after stalling services that have been automated. Some of the automated services are; single business permits, rates, parking, education, inoculation and garbage collection fees. ”Yes, our internet was disconnected but it has been restored. We talked to Safaricom to give us until January 31 to clear the bill,” Kerich told the…

Side Bar host, Larry Madowo during the Nation Media’s Wednesday staff meeting is said to have asked some damning questions causing tension among already anxious staff members. Madowo, never afraid to speak his mind after speeches from Chief Editor Tom Mshindi and CEO Joe Muganda questioned the media house’s independence. He accused the top brass of being under State House’s thumb. The FrontRow columnist further questioned why the media house is yet to address Deputy President William Ruto’s aide, David Mugonyi threatening Sunday Nation newspaper reporter Justus Wanga. Wanga in his January 7 column claimed that Ruto was dissatisfied with…

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has cancelled KCSE results for 1,205 candidates from the 9 out of 10 centres accused of exam malpractices. Speaking at the KNEC headquarters, Chairman Professor George Magoha said that students from one of the centre’s were cleared of all cheating allegations. Teachers found guilty of having colluded with the students or aided in the cheating will be dealt with by their employer, Teacher Service Commission (TSC), Magoha said. Students whose results have been cancelled will get another shot as they are advised to re-register for this year’s exam before February 28. Read: Students Answered…

Nairobi County Governor, Mike Sonko cannot stay away from controversy. He is said to have forcefully made his way into Joseph Lenguris’ home, accompanied by his ‘goons’. Lenguris, who owns a seven bedroom mansion in Mtwapa, accused the county boss of opening fire at them on January 12, 2018 at the wee hours of the morning. He told NTV that he has been in a land dispute with Sonko’s cousin, Caroline Mwandiko, who he says purchased the 3.5 acre plot but is yet to pay Sh23 million in full. The governor’s guards, he recounts shot in the air forcing them…

A number of people were injured on Monday night after robbers hijacked and took control of a bus in Nairobi’s Eastlands area. A Double M bus was commandeered by a gun-brandishing gang before being taken through three hours of terror and torture and later dumped in Kariobangi Estate. The victims, who included People Daily Editor Derek Otieno and Kenya international boxer Nick Abaka were taken through the terror period as the gang took phones, cash, wallets and even clothes. “It was an experience I only hear off. Friends have told me about it, but today, I experienced it,” said Abaka.…

Nairobi County Deputy Governor, Polycarp Igathe was caught on tape making merry with friends, among them Chris Kirubi. In the video that has since gone viral, the DG teaches his friends the Australian toast which he learned when he got a job at the State Government of Queensland. The video, the Star reports, was recorded right after his swearing in ceremony alongside Governor Mike Sonko. Igathe, formerly of Vivo Energy toasts to the ‘F’ word amid laughter and cheers from his friends. ”Here is to you, here is to me. The best of friends, we will always be. And if…

Nairobi County ward representative on Monday night caused drama at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The scuffle was between a Fly540 attendant and the honourable members. The attendant, one MCA said was arrogant and very verbal. The MCAs were headed to Mombasa for an investor meeting which they said would be beneficial to the youths, orphans. Speaking at JKIA, one member said that their flight had been delayed due to engine failure and one of them, Ziwani’s Millicent Wambui Mugadi was also running late. Read: Kakamega Leaders Gift Raila With A Holy Bible And A Hen For His Birthday The…

Taita Taveta Governor, Granton Samboja’s supporters on Monday escorted out of a Voi  courtroom lawyer Miguna Miguna with jeers. Miguna was representing petitioners; Armstrong Kiwoi and Thomas Mnyambu Jumwa challenging Samboja’s August 8 win. The two challenged the authenticity of the county boss’ Kenyatta University degree. But Justice Eric Ogola said that they had no powers and time to investigate and determine the genuineness of Samboja’s credentials. Read: ‘Stop Wasting Time, Take Oath Of Office,’ Vihiga Senator Tells Raila ”All election cases should be heard and determined by the end of February, and therefore this court hasn’t enough time to…

Lawyer Miguna Miguna was offered Nairobi county’s deputy governor position but turned it down, he revealed on NTV’s AM Live. The National Resistance Movement (NRM) general said that he was approached to take up the post which was then given to former managing director, Vivo Energy, Polycarp Igathe. Igathe on Friday resigned his post as he had failed to earn Governor Mike Sonko’s trust in driving the county’s administration and management. ”No, I cannot (work under Sonko). I was approached to do so before Igathe. How do you deputise someone who cannot tell his left from his right?” Miguna posed.…

Jeff Okello of Citizen TV’s Mother-in-law is a happily married man after tying the knot with his Finnish fiancee, Katja Maria Huhta, on Sunday. The couple has been together for four years now and are blessed with a baby girl, who turned eight months on Monday. They met in Kayole where Katja was volunteering. Read: ‘Resist’ Merchandise Gets Kilifi Politician Arrested For Promoting ‘Incitement’ ”I met my fiancee, Katja Maria Huhta almost four years ago when she was doing her volunteer work in Kayole and now we have an adorable daughter who will be turning eight months on Monday,” Ninja…

A Gatundu police officer is in custody after he was accused of defiling a 15 year old girl on Saturday morning. The minor was arrested on Friday and detained at the Gatundu Police Station. The girl, Gatundu OCS, Joshua Nyasimu says, reported the incident on Sunday. She complained that the officer had had carnal knowledge of her against her will after removing her from cells to do some cleaning within the station.’ The girl was taken to Gatundu District Hospital for a medical examination, and the officer apprehended. The officer was arraigned in court on Monday but did not take…