Author: Eva Nyambura

Kirinyaga Governor, Anne Waiguru is on the spot once again after a section of Kirinyaga leaders questioned the manner in which Sh51.9 million meant to campaign for President Uhuru Kenyatta during the repeat polls was spent. The money was contributed by elected leaders and professionals from the county, who now want the money accounted for. They say that there were very few campaign activities in the area, to have spent the whole amount in such a short period of time. ”We want to be told where much of the cash went because only vehicles were branded and few campaign roadshows…

The National Super Alliance (NASA) will in the coming week protest against President Uhuru Kenyatta’s re-election. Kenyatta was declared the duly elected President by the IEBC chairman, Wafula Chebukati on Monday, 30 October in what he said was a ‘free, fair and credible exercise.’ The head of state garnered 98 per cent of the valid votes which was 7.4 million votes. READ: Police Raid Home Of Mwingi Central Gideon Mulyungi, Seek To Arrest Him Over Offensive Remarks But according to NASA leader, Raila Odinga, who boycotted the ‘sham’ election, only 3 million votes were cast. He said that the poll…

Former Mombasa county Governor aspirant, Suleiman Shahbal has threatened to ‘file private prosecution case against’ Mombasa Governor, Hassan Joho and Kilifi’s Amason Kingi. Shahbal said that their actions amounted to ‘treason’ and that it was NASA leader, Raila Odinga’s doing. “For the record, if this nonsense persists, please be forewarned that I will file a private prosecution case of treason against these irresponsible politicians. Do not divide Kenya,” he said. This is political sycophancy answering the call from Raila who is now desperately clutching at straws for political relevance,” he continued. Kingi and Joho while speaking about seceding, said that…

The NGO Board on Friday registered Team Mafisi as a foundation headed by comedian, Wilson Muirani alias Jaymo Ule Msee. Speaking to Nairobi News after its registration, Wilson said that the foundation will focus on the youth and getting them to engage in programs that will positively impact their lives. ”The foundation will be a way of creating a platform for members to positively engage in socioeconomic empowerment programs for the youth all across the country.” Read: Changes Expected at Nation Media as EABL’s Joe Muganda Takes Over as the New CEO Jaymo noted that the foundation would teach cohesion,…

The National Resistance Movement, one wing of the National Super Alliance (NASA) has asked its supporters to boycott products from Bidco, Brookside and Safaricom. Speaking for the ‘Resist’ movement, Narok Senator, Ledama Ole Kina said that the people can go without products from the said products. The legislators leading the movement say the three companies have been supporting the Jubilee government. ”Besides frustrating the legitimate democratic dreams and aspirations of Kenyans, these companies have the blood of Kenyans in their hands and systems by providing solid backing for the Jubilee regime and platform for the rigging of elections.” They say,…

University of Nairobi (UoN) will reopen on November 6 after its indefinite closure due to insecurity and student unrest in October. The students protested against the arrest of former student leader, and now Embakasi East MP, Babu Owino. Owino was arrested and charged with incitement to violence and subversion. At least 27 students were injured during the demonstrations. Reporting on Monday will be students in the colleges of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Education and External Studies, Health Sciences and Postgraduate students. Others are School of Open and Distance Learning and Module II students (Evening classes only), said Academic Registrar B.M Waweru.…

Safaricom on Friday announced a 9.5% increase in net profit for the six months ended September 30. The telecommunications company recorded a Sh26.2 billion net profit. According to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Sateesh Kamath, the increase can be attributed to the great performance in mobile money, MPesa and data. Mr Kamath, sitting in for the CEO, Bob Collymore who is on sick leave said that voice calls remained strong, growing from Sh45.7 to Sh47.35 billion. For the six month period, data income rose from Sh13.4 to Sh17.55 billion and MPesa profit grew by 16.2 per cent to Sh30.05 billion.…

Nairobi County Governor, Mike Sonko on Thursday paid hospital bills for six people hospitalized in St Joseph Omboo Mission Hospital, Migori after NASA protests against the October 26 repeat presidential elections. The six sustained gun shot wounds and were held at the hospital over Sh263,341 bill. The governor cleared the bill and gave each Sh10,000 as transport back home. Uriri MP, Mark Nyamita was however not pleased with Sonko’s actions and instead aske dhim to ‘keep his blood stained money.’ ”We are telling Sonko to keep his blood stained money to himself. Let him use the money to pay Nairobi…

Kenya Films Classification Board (KFCB) CEO, Ezekiel Mutua has asked that the gay lions spotted at the Masai Mara be isolated and during that time, go through counseling. ”These animals need counseling, because probably they have been influenced by gays who have gone to the national parks and behaved badly,” Mutua told Nairobi News. He also asked that ‘we do not jump into conclusions that the lions were both male’ because it is not normal to have two males love each other. ”Some research needs to be done. And also, I wish I can get the bio to confirm that…

Two Nairobi city council officials were on Thursday sent on compulsory leave for allegedly trying to sabotage Governor Mike Sonko’s government. Leboo ole Morintat, acting county secretary said that the two; Albert Kipkoech and Chrispine Caleb allowed hawckers to block shops in Nairobi’s CBD. Mr Morintat said that this was during Kipkoech and Caleb’s tenure as acting operations director and acting deputy respectively. “You are hereby instructed to proceed on compulsory leave with immediate effect and not later than November 2 until you are recalled,” the letter read in part. Taking over from Kipkoech is Peter Mbaya, the senior inspector at the…

Microsoft East Africa has upped its female staffs maternity leave to 20 weeks of paid leave and six weeks for the fathers, which also applies to West and Central Africa offices. The new policy, Microsoft says, will help the parents bond with their newborns, regardless of whether the baby was birthed or adopted. The company will also introduce a new family-caregiver leave benefit, where the employees will get four weeks of 100 per cent paid salary to care for an immediate family member with a serious health condition. “We regard our staff as the lifeblood of our brand, and…

Former Kiambu Governor, William Kabogo on Wednesday lost land valued at Sh1.8 Billion that his company, Caroget Investments Limited acquired from the Nairobi City Council in 2003. The piece of land located in Nairobi’s Westlands is also owned by Aster Holdings which in 2010 filed documents in court claiming that it was the sole owner of the plot since 1993. In May, the former county boss told Justice Elijah Obaga that he registered the land with the Lands Ministry and paid all the necessary fees. Mr Kabogo’s title deed had been cancelled by former Lands Commissioner Zablon Mabea but later…

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Keriako Tobiko has ordered for investigations, arrest and prosecution of goons that assaulted journalists on Tuesday during NASA’s meeting. Tobiko has asked the Inspector General of Police, Joseph Boinnet to speedily investigate the attack. Francis Gachuri of Citizen Tv and NTV’s Jane Gatwiri were roughed up at Wiper Party headquarters in Lavington while awaiting Raila Odinga’s announcement. The goons accused the two of being pro-jubilee government. ODM’s communications director, Philip Etale came to their aid and helped move them to safety. The ODM party leader apologized to the members of the fourth estate and…

The Election Observation Group (ELOG) on Wednesday said that it cannot tell whether the fresh presidential election held on 26 October was free, fair and credible. Speaking in Nairobi, the group’s chairperson, Regina Opondo noted that the lack of observers and party agents apart from those of the Jubilee party, may have jeopardized the repeat polls. According to Elog, some forms were doctored and others not signed. The group did however not say whether President Uhuru Kenyatta was legitimately elected for a second term in office. The group also said that the October 26 poll may not have been conducted…

Chris Kirubi, businessman and philanthropist was reportedly airlifted to the United States (US) in critical condition for an operation on Wednesday. The Centum Investment Director had been admitted for 12 days at the Nairobi Hospital. Earlier reports indicated that the 76 year old entrepreneur was fighting for his life at the Karen Hospital. READ: Goons Attack Journalists At NASA Press Conference For Being ‘Pro-Jubilee’ But according to Centum CEO, James Mworia, the business man was never in critical condition and is in the US for specialized treatment. Mr Mworia refutes claims of Kirubi ever being treated in the ICU saying…