Author: Eva Nyambura

Traders operating along the busy Ronald Ngala street on Wednesday suffered huge losses after the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) brought down their structures. The traders complained that they had not been served with a vacate notice prior to the destruction of property. Some told a local daily that their goods had been moved to a Dagoretti warehouse while other items were taken to General Stores Yard along Race Course road. The frustrated traders also noted that they plan on seeking redress should they not recover all of their property. They said that some of their items were taken by street children.…

Police have denied claims of planned chaos in UDA stronghold areas in London Ward ahead of Thursday by-election. Area OCPD Samson Gathuku has said that police are in a neutral party and will only be present to keep the peace. He dared Kihika to produce evidence to back her allegations and take legal action. In a letter dated March 2, and addressed to Inspector General of Police (IG) Hillary Mutyambai, Kihika claimed the party plans to interfere with voting on Thursday during the London Ward mini-poll. According to the lawmaker, the plan codenamed “Operation Nakuru West”, involves an area OCPD…

National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) will resume direct flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG), France, starting March 17. “KQ will continue to offer its customers competitive fares and a one-stop connection through its hub in Nairobi to the rest of Kenya and Africa including key destinations in Africa such as Kinshasa, Moroni, Entebbe, Johannesburg, and Antananarivo,” KQ said on Tuesday. The direct flights will start with one flight a week with frequency increasing based on demand. Read: KQ Forced To Respond After Claims Of “Abandoning” Passengers At JFK Airport Since Sunday “The resumption of direct…

Soy MP Caleb Kositany will challenge his removal as deputy secretary-general of the Jubilee Party. In an interview with KTN News on Tuesday, the legislator said the proper procedure of removal from office was not followed. “According to the Jubilee Party constitution, the National Management Committee does not have the authority to kick me out. I can only be removed if the NEC meets and form a disciplinary committee which will summon me before taking any action,” Kositany said. “In that, I will petition, not because I want to remain in Jubilee but to demand the right procedure.” The Soy…

The Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) on Tuesday informed a Nairobi court that they could not comply with a court order issued on Monday. Appearing before magistrate Peter Ooko, ATPU Deputy OCS Ezekiel Lulei told the court that they could not produce former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko as there exists an order from Kahawa Law Courts barring them from interrogating or removing him from hospital. Sonko has for the past few weeks been receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital after falling ill while in custody. The prosecution, however, differed with the officers on grounds that the Kahawa Law Court order expired on…

Former Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) CEO Halakhe Waqo is set to appear before the Public Investments Committee (PIC) over his alleged connection with an irregular Kemsa tender. Mr Wako was named by Assure Commercial Services Limited director, Zubeda Nyamlondo, as a loan guarantor from First Community Bank. It was after the furniture supplies company secured a Sh347 million tender with the government agency that Mr Wako who is currently the chairman of the universities fund board, helped unlock funding for the local purchase order (LPO). Read: MPs Stunned As Woman Explains How She Walked Into Kemsa Offices, Left With Sh347…

The purge against Deputy President William Ruto is complete after Jubilee Party National Management Committee (NMC) removed Soy MP Caleb Kositany as the deputy secretary-general. In a letter dated March 1, the party secretary-general Raphael Tuju said the ouster was following a meeting by the committee. Kositany has been replaced by Cherangany’s Joshua Kutuny. “The Jubilee Party National Management Committee met today – March 1, 2021, at the party headquarters, and in the exercise of its mandate as provided for under Article 7 (2) of the Jubilee Party Constitution, removed Caleb Kositany from the position of Deputy Secretary-General with immediate…

Lawrence Warunge, a 22-year-old Mount Kenya University student, who confessed to killing five people in January, is still unfit to stand trial. Appearing before Chief Magistrate Patricia Gichohi, the prosecution said the accused is still on medication and is still mentally unfit. The IT student will be taken to Mathari Hospital on March 5 where his case will be reviewed. Gichohi gave the prosecution until March 15 to give an update on Warunge’s mental status. Last month, the suspect who is being held at Industrial Area Remand Prison was once again declared unfit to stand trial after a psychiatric report…

Insurer Britam has announced job cuts as the firm seeks to create a new organizational structure that will result in a more “competitive, efficient, and customer-centric organization.” On Monday, the underwriter said the cuts will mostly affect those in managerial roles as they seek to realign the business by eliminating some roles. Affected parties are expected to exit the regional insurer under a voluntary early retirement program (VER). The window will close is expected to close in May. “The re-organization is expected to lead to a leaner executive team with fewer reporting layers that will support the company’s growth in…

The widow of the late Matungu MP Justus Murunga, Christabel Murunga has accused United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Alex Lanya of trying to sabotage her campaign. Speaking on Sunday, Mrs Murunga said Lanya has her daughter, Vera Murunga, campaigning against her. Apparently, Lanya flew Vera from Nairobi to Matungu so as to “oppose her campaign”. “I am still mourning my husband, Alex Lanya has sent my daughter an air ticket to come and campaign against me, her real mother, whom I carried for nine months, he is taking advantage of a child whose father is decomposing in the grave,” a…

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has withdrawn from London and Hell’s Gate by-elections slated for March 4. The Raila Odinga-led party withdrew its candidates in favour of those fielded by President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee Party. This leaves United Democratic Alliance (UDA), associated with Deputy President William Ruto, candidates to battle it out with those from the Kenyatta-led party. The announcement was made by ODM Nakuru county chairman Peter Ole Osono. Read: You’re In For A Rude Shock, Kalonzo Tells Raila, Ruto Ahead Of Msambweni By-election Mr Osono was flanked by MPs Samuel Arama (Nakuru Town West), David Gikaria (Nakuru Town…

A rogue matatu driver that intentionally crashed into a private motorist’s vehicle has been arrested. The driver who is yet to be named was nabbed in Saturday in Thika. In a video that has since gone viral, the suspect exchanged words with the motorist before hitting the car from the side and then crashing the windshield. He is heard threatening the motorist before taking off. “You can take photos and videos all you want. I will hit your vehicle and will not pay for the damages,” he said before leaving the scene of incident. https://twitter.com/Mate_Tongola/status/1365603592716099590 National Transport and Safety Authority…

Police are looking for two men believed to have taken part in the murder of businesswoman Caroline Maina. The suspects were caught on CCTV camera driving in the deceased’s car on the day she was reported missing. The duo was named by one of the suspects who has already confessed to killing the mother of two. DCI sleuths from Dagoretti are yet to record the suspect’s statement but have indicated that information given to them has so far proved credible. Read: Deal Gone Sour Or Debts? Sleuths Discover Threatening Texts That Preceded Caroline Wanjiku Maina’s Murder The information helped them find…

A woman and son whose bodies were discovered at their home along Jogoo Road on Tuesday, were suffocated to death. Charity Kemboi and her 8-year-old son, Allan Kipngetich, were smothered to death. This was following an autopsy exam conducted by government pathologist Dr Johansen Oduor at the Chiromo Mortuary. The postmortem exam also showed that the third person in the house, Kelvin Kipkoech, 30, died of carbon monoxide poisoning. “The gentleman died because of carbon monoxide poisoning. I have gotten information that some jiko was found next to him,” Dr Oduor said. Read: Shock As Bodies Of Woman, 8-year-old Son Are…

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko is seeking the court’s permission to travel to South Africa for surgery. According to the ex-county chief’s doctor, Dr Esther Wekesa, he is dire need of hip replacement surgery and has already developed arthritis. “If left untreated, avascular necrosis can lead to severe complications such as bone collapse or even fracture,” Wekesa said in documents filed in court. Should Sonko travel to Mzansi, he will be attended to by a Dr Robert Van Der Plank who apparently came highly recommended. Read: Sonko Petitions High Court For Immediate Release From “Illegal Detention” Dr Plank cannot travel to…