Author: Eva Nyambura

The Nairobi county health department, for the second time failed to release results of a probe into a Cholera outbreak at the Weston Hotel two weeks ago. The results of the probe were expected to be made public on Monday following the formation of a task force by health executive Bernard Muia to investigate the incident. But Muia said the committee is yet to conclude the investigations as it was “still putting some heads together.” “This is a scientific research which obviously takes time. The committee is working retrogressively to know the cause and where the condition came from,” he…

Salaries and Remuneration Commission has reviewed salaries of various State officers including Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto. Under the new structure released by Sarah Serem on Monday, President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto will earn monthly gross of Sh1.4million and Sh1.2million respectively down from Sh1.650 and Sh1.40million. Cabinet Secretaries will now earn fixed salaries of Sh924,000 down from Sh1.056 million. The Permanent secretaries to earn Sh 765,000 from Sh 874.500. Speaker of both Houses will take home Sh 1.155 million each from the previous Sh1.32 million while their deputies to earn 924.000. Leader of majority and Minority to…

Miss South Africa, has for the past few days been accused of discrimination after she was photographed wearing gloves to meet orphans with HIV. Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, 22, met children at a soup kitchen in Johannesburg, handing out meals at what was supposed to be a charity event. The beauty queen, however said she wore disposable gloves for hygiene reasons as she was dishing out food at Ikageng community center. https://twitter.com/DemiLeighNP/status/882566384869310464 She faced a lot of backlash on Twitter, with many accusing her of being prejudiced or afraid of touching people with the disease. All of the children at the soup…

Vivian Wambui, popularly known as just Vivian has accused a senior government official of soliciting for sexual favours from the song bird. In a post that she has since taken down, she has accused a senior government official of constantly being on her case over sexual favours. The very stunning Afro pop artiste who recently got engaged to Sam West, has apparently told off the married man but will just not let her be. She has threatened to expose the man who is allegedly twice her age and married with kids. ”I have continuously told him that I can’t sleep…

Robert Mugabe is in Singapore for medical treatment. This is his third visit this year alone. The 93 year old, was last in Singapore in May for what his spokesman George Charamba said was treatment for eye problems. The Standard said he had left again for Singapore on Friday for more medical treatment. Information and Broadcasting Services Minister Chris Mushohwe told the newspaper that the President was in Singapore but declined to confirm the reason for the visit. The ruling ZANU-PF party said on Saturday it had canceled a youth rally scheduled for July 14 due to be attended by…

Ten people believed to have come into contact with the late Joseph Nkaissery on Friday have been questioned by the police. The waiters and guards at Bomas of Kenya were questioned by homicide detectives. The detectives zeroed in on the Bomas of Kenya after it emerged Nkaissery was a regular at the establishment. Those questioned could have served him food and drinks, as the police opened a probe to establish or eliminate foul play. According to the Star, Nkaissery enjoyed the services of a special meeting room where he would meet friends and be served meals and drinks. Investigations indicate…

The Jubilee Government led by President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto have cautioned the Judiciary not to aid the opposition to delay the election process. The two said the Courts were increasingly getting entangled in the attempts by the opposition to delay the August 8 election. The President also advised the IEBC not to play along with schemes by the opposition to throw the election process in disarray. “You cannot claim independence and use it to interfere with the functioning of the Executive and other arms of Government,” said the President, adding that the outcome of the election…

Kirinyaga Governor aspirant on a Narc Kenya ticket, Martha Karua has said that she will protect President Uhuru Kenyatta’s votes as did Kibaki’s in 2007. Karua urged residents to ensure 100 per cent voter turnout during the polls. “Today we are only reminding you of Uhuru’s vote since we know he has votes in Kirinyaga, but we can err if we don’t turn out. That day after voting go back to your home and look out for anyone who may be unable to make it to the polling stations, the old the sick. …Take them to vote.” Karua said. “We…

The Government has formed a funeral committee to work alongside the family of the Late CS Joseph Nkaissery in the preparation for the burial ceremony. Head of Public of Service Joseph Kinyua said in a statement that the committee will be chaired by Health Cabinet Secretary Cleopa Mailu. Nkaissery’s family has appointed Saitoti Ole Maika as its spokesperson. “The terms of reference of the Committee will be to provide all possible assistance to the family of our departed colleague and to ensure that the Late Cabinet Secretary receives an honourable and dignified sendoff befitting his status as a gallant and…

33 form four students, two teachers and a school driver from Naivasha Mixed High School spent their Friday night in custody after they were found allegedly drunk at Ol Kalou town. Nyandarua Central OCPD, Wilson Kosgei said the students were released to the school on Saturday morning. “The two teachers Wilson Ndegwa Njoroge, 27, Francis Ng’ang’a Chege, 24, and the driver Herman Njoroge Njogu, 30, will be arraigned in Court on Monday,” Kosgey said. They were going to Naivasha via Ol Kalou after a school tour to Nakuru and Nyahururu. “Police were notified by the member of the public after…

The Bomas of Kenya has been closed off by scene of crime officers as investigations to the death of Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaiserry continue. It is apparently one of the places the late Nkaissery visited on Friday, before he headed home. It is said that the former legislator had visited an entertainment joint located at the Bomas before taking off at around 9 pm. Investigative officers will attempt to determine what happened to him while at the Bomas. They will likely take food and drinks samples which he may have taken while there. The fallen hero had earlier on…

The late CS Interior Security, Joseph Nkaissery died in the wee hours of Saturday morning. The former Major General has been eulogized by all as a genuine, firm and and dedicated servant. Raila Odinga said that the former Kajiado Mp was a great man who made the Jubilee government efficient. The former premier also said that Nkaissery worked diligently for the Jubilee government and had no personal issues with the fallen hero. Raila who spoke in Mombasa took issue with the hastened appointment of CS Matiang’i to act as CS Interior. Uhuru should have waited. Kenya’s security is safe and…

CS Interior Security, Joseph Nkaissery passed on Saturday morning at the Karen Hospital. The former Major General collapsed in his home and was rushed to the Karen Hospital where it is said he passed on after a few hours of admission. The President has mourned the former Kajiado Mp as a passionate man who last night at 9.30 pm was still discussing issues security. President Uhuru Kenyatta has however appointed CS Education, Fred Matiang’i as the acting CS Interior. According to Uhuru, a postmortem is on going to find out what exactly happened to the late CS. He has also…

Wayne Rooney, Manchester United’s forward might be moving to Everton this summer. This is after Manchester United agreed to a £75m fee for Toffees striker Romelu Lukaku. United are set to waive a fee for Rooney should he move back to the club where he started his career, making a switch to Goodison Park even more likely. Word has it that Rooney might be part of the Everton team that will be facing our very own Gor Mahia in Tanzania courtesy of SportPesa. Though unconfirmed, playing against the likes of Rooney will be nothing short of amazing. What do you…

A woman was run over by a bus which had transported Jubilee supporters to a rally in Kombani, Kwale on Thursday. Nnjama Mwanzala who died on the spot, was hit while rushing to board the vehicle which was leaving the venue. This was a few minutes after Deputy President William Ruto addressed the locals. The meeting was attended by Governor Salim Mvurya, Tourism CS Najib Balala, and Lunga Lunga MP Khatib Mwashetani. Kwale woman rep Zainab Chidzuga and deputy governor Fatuma Achani were also present. Witnesses said the woman was hit by the vehicle’s side mirror. She will be buried…