Author: Eva Nyambura

Acting Education CS, Dr Fred Matiangi has ordered for all school buses and vans be painted yellow by March 30, 2018. Matiang’i who doubles up as the Interior CS during a security briefing on Friday said that that the changes are in line with the Traffic (Amendment) Bill passed by the National Assembly in June, 2017. The buses will be painted yellow and the name of the institution in black. He also directed that their movement be restricted between 6am and 6pm. ”School buses time of travel is 6am-6pm. I hereby direct the police to ensure that all the school…

Wajir Governor, Mohamed Abdi Mohamud on Friday lost his seat after the High Court nullified his election citing irregularities. The court found that the county boss was not a certified degree holder and that some ballot boxes had their seals broken. justice Alfred Mabea has ordered for a fresh election to be held in 90 days. Abdi’s lawyers are currently requesting ‘for stay of order’ to ensure that there is no vacuum in the governor’s office. Read: VIDEO: ODM Candidate Caught Fighting Supporters in Nairobi Streets “In totality, the court hereby finds that the petitioners have succeeded in convincing the…

A video has gone viral of women fighting over a man who goes by the name ‘Panaito’ or James Ayugi. The man who word has it is a renowned photographer is said to have gifted the young lady in a red towel an iPhone, upsetting the lass in a blue t-shirt (Cindy). The two are apparently Panaito’s girlfriends or as they are commonly referred to nowadays, ‘sidechicks.’ Panaito who is also a web designer, entrepreneur (Panaito’s Apparels) is allegedly a happily married man. Cindy, organized for the beat down of the ‘man snatcher’ and at some point asked for a…

Africans online are telling off US President, Donald Trump who during a meeting with congress made referred to African countries as ‘shithole countries.’ On Thursday during a meeting with congressmen and senators on immigration reforms demanded to know why the US should accept immigrants from the ‘shithole countries.’ ”Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come here?” the President posed as reported by Washington Post. Trump according to sources privy to the details said that he was referring to Haiti. But on the other hand, said the US would be accepting immigrants from Norway, whose Prime Minister…

Kenya Airways’ (KQ) inaugural direct flight to the United States of America (US) will be on 0ctober 28. Tickets for those on Economy class are going for Sh89,000 and business class for Sh257,634 for both ways, CEO Sebastian Mikosz said on Thursday. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner will depart from New York at 12.25 pm the same day and land in Nairobi at 10.55 am. It will then leave Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) 11.25 pm daily and reach John F Kennedy International Airport in New York at 6.25 am the next day. The daily flights between Nairobi and New York…

Oduor Ongw’en, Orange Democratic Party’s (ODM) Executive Director was admitted at the Nairobi Hospital on Wednesday. Ongw’en, also sitting in the People’s Assembly steering committee that will have NASA leader, Raila Odinga sworn in on January 30 is responding to medication. https://twitter.com/TheODMparty/status/951405180397981698 ODM made the announcement on social media but did not disclose what was ailing him. Dr Agnes Zani, the party says, paid him a visit on Thursday afternoon. With her were other opposition leaders, close family and friends. Read: Did Senior Siaya Politician Sponsor Coast Mps To Denounce NASA House List? Do you have a story you want…

Thirdway Alliance party leader, Ekuru Aukot will name a shadow cabinet that will comply with Article 130 of the Constitution. Aukot says that his party is ‘currently going through CVs of Kenyans seeking to be considered in its shadow cabinet.’ https://twitter.com/EAukot/status/951382445785583616 His cabinet, he says will play transformation politics and will help keep President Uhuru Kenyatta’s government in check. The lawyer who came in third in the October repeat polls took up the role of opposition leader. He says that just because he was beaten in the race to state house, he will not ‘shelf our idea of how to…

Criminals have found a new way to steal from unsuspecting passengers using Public Service Vehicles (PSV). Kenya Bus cautioned its passengers against ‘sitting before checking ones seat.’ In an alert shared on social media, the criminals are placing syringes that cause the victims to feel drowsy and then lose consciousness. ”New crime alert in buses. Share with your friend. Look before you seat, please,” read the alert. https://twitter.com/KenyaBusLtd/status/950985358891765761 Read: Armed Thugs Raid Mama Oliech’s Restaurant, Killing One Night Guard Once the victim is knocked out, the criminals then steal their goods and alight before one comes to. The trick has…

There was drama outside the Yaya Centre after traders set tyres on fire, barricaded roads after ‘Kanju’ askaris demolished what has been their source of livelihood. The Thursday morning incident caused a traffic snarl up with motorists advised to use alternative routes. Word has it that the county officers took down the kiosks at night and without notice. Read: Rosemary Odinga Recovering Well After Health Scare (Photos) Police took control of the situation, and dispersed the irked traders. Kiambu youths on Monday demonstrated against Governor Ferdinand Waititu’s move to take down kiosks near a public toilet. The rowdy youths accused…

Kenya Power has admitted to overcharging its clients but only because the company ‘migrated to a new customer management system’ in November 2017. In an email responding to former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Chair, Apollo Mboya’s fleecing allegations, the company said: ”We have realized that there have been errors in the conversion to the new system and that some bills which have been sent out reflect an amount due in excess of what should have been charged.” But Kenya Power is seeking to correct the erroneous bills and is asking those affected to reach out. ”We have invited all…

African-Australians living in Melbourne are claiming the ‘African Gangs’ term that has in the recent times been used against them. Mostly of the Sudanese descent, the people have been posting images of themselves, doctors, graduates, families celebrating life. The recent wave of violence that has rocked Melbourne West has been blamed on young people of ‘African appearance.’ Police say that the acts of crime; home invasions and assaults are of ‘thuggish behaviour by a group of young people who have no apparent care for the rights and well-being of their fellow citizens.’ https://twitter.com/AgumAguilAchol/status/950348056423161856 https://twitter.com/ATakpiny/status/950590451970588672 https://twitter.com/CagaiAdhieu/status/950492775803371520 https://twitter.com/aintyourmama89/status/950546511170973696 https://twitter.com/CagaiAdhieu/status/950688080104603648 https://twitter.com/MakMayek/status/950339340386750464 Read: Davido…

Kalonzo Musyoka’s Wiper Party wants the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to relinquish a seat in the powerful Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) for one of their own. The Wiper party leader on Wednesday chaired the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting during which it was resolved that ODM should drop one of its members, Gladys Wanga for Borabu MP, Ben Momanyi. Momanyi was on the original list but did not appear on the list presented to the National Assembly yesterday by leader of Majority Aden Duale. Instead there was; Homa Bay Woman Representative Gladys Wanga, Aisha Jumwa (Malindi), and George Khaniri…

Senators aligned to the National Super Alliance (NASA) on Wednesday accused the powers that be in the Jubilee Party of controlling committee leadership elections. Speaking at the Parliament Buildings after storming out of a senate committee session, Kilifi’s Stewart Madzayo and Kakamega’s Cleophas Malala said the ruling party on Wednesday frustrated their chances of getting elected to the Roads and Transport committee. Instead, Kiambu senator, Kimani Wamatangi won the chairperson seat and will be deputised by Godana Hargura (Marsabit). Blaming their woes on President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto, the legislators noted that nine committees have held elections…

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on Tuesday was an emotional man after a case challenging his win was struck out by Justice Mbogholi Msagha. The Judge threw out the case filed by Zaccheus Okoth and Japheth Muroko because ‘the two were no longer interested in pursuing the case.’ The petitioners were ordered to pay the governor and the IEBC Sh2.5 million each. A grateful Sonko posted a video of himself singing along to Eunice Njeri’s Mkombozi Wangu Anaishi. The very loud county boss cries to the worship song. But the unforgiving Kenyans online made fun of Sonko saying: Read: Murkomen Trolled…

Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati could spend six months behind bars, pay a Sh300,000 fine for ignoring a court order. The order was issued on December, 11 2017 demanding that the county boss does not interfere with the county’s Public Service Board. A Kisumu Labour Court ordered that the board remains in office pending a ruling on February 5, 2018. But Wangamati dismissed the board saying that it was not he but the county assembly. “I did not send the board home. It’s the members of the assembly, who were dissatisfied by its work,” he said on December 19. Read: Decaying…