Author: Francis Muli

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman Wafula Chebukati has been caught up in a property tussle with mother-in-law Rose Otolo. Media reports indicate that Chebukati’s wife, Mrs Mary Chebukati, who is fighting to inherit her mother’s property. Mrs Chebukati is in the tussle against her siblings including former Mumias Sugar Company managing director Courts Otolo, former Vihiga gubernatorial aspirant Hellen Otolo and Lucy Otolo. Read: IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati To Go For Ksh30 Million Benchmarking Tour Mr Chebukati, in the tussle, is accused of using his connections in government to lock out other siblings from the inheritance, while…

Kenya Power is now seeking an approval from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) to hike power bills by 20 percent to turn around from dwindling fortunes. If given a nod, households consuming 100 kilowatts per month will have to pay Ksh12.50 a unit, up from the current Ksh10. Households that consume between 100 and 200 kilowatts per month will now pay  Ksh19.53 per unit from the current Ksh15.80, if the proposal is allowed. “The tariff application is still under review by EPRA and stakeholder consultations will be held before any determination is made,” EPRA Director-General Pavel Oimeke told…

Netherlands National carrier KLM Royal Airlines is now flying the latest version of Boeing 787-10 in the Amsterdam- Nairobi route. The move makes Kenya the second destination in KLM’s African region to receive the new aircraft after Tanzania in July this year. “KLM has been flying for a century now, and half of that time, we have been flying to Kenya. The region remains special to us and is a strategic hub in Africa. As such, we look forward to the next 50 years and more flying to this exciting destination, famous the world over for its scenic beauty, unique…

Daniel Etyang, the AP police officer killed in Ruaka, was killed by policemen known to him, it has emerged. Etyang was shot dead alongside Galgalo Hussein Wako, a taxi driver whom they were together in what the police said was a foiled robbery. According to initial reports, the two were planning to rob unnamed Nigerians in the area, and had already taken positions and defied police orders to surrender, opening fire against the police. However, it emerged that there was no shootout, and Etyang did not fire even once with his Jericho pistol Serial No. KE AP 43368733 remaining holstered…

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has lowered its benchmark lending rate by 0.5 percent to 8.5 percent, days after the interest rate cap was repealed. The last time the benchmark lending rate was lowered was in 2008, and has remained at 9 percent since then. According to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), the economy is operating below its potential, the reason the rates were reviewed. “The MPC noted that inflation expectations remained well anchored within the target range and assessed that the economy was operating below its potential level. Furthermore, the committee noted the ongoing tightening of fiscal policy…

If he forgot anything in his house during his reign as the substantive Safaricom CEO, Michael Joseph would take only five minutes to drive to his house from Safaricom headquarters. Along Church Road, Joseph resided in one of the two penthouses in the recently launched Cysuites owned by Cytonn Investments Ltd. A part from Joseph’s penthouse which was on the Southern wing, Cysuites’ second penthouse is on the Northern wing, both overlooking the pool, an all-day dining restaurant (The Hive) and a bar that features a fine selection of wines alongside a wide range of spirits and signature cocktails. Cytonn…

K24 TV anchor Ann Kiguta was yesterday, November 24, carried away by emotions and sobbed on live TV while paying tribute to deceased news producer Daniel Chemjor. Kiguta and Chemjor previously worked together at the Standard Group Limited, where they became close friends according to Kiguta. “I remember the very day we met in the corridors of The Standard Group, his first day there about 13 years ago when we both began our television careers,” said Kiguta. Read: K24 TV Journalist Dies After Car Plunges Into Kerio River Chemjor was the one slated to produce Kiguta’s weekly show, but died…

Police in Kenyenya, Kisii County are on the spot after letting go a Machoge Borabu CDF officer who was captured on camera assaulting a student who had gone to seek for CDF bursary funds. The officer, Sammuel Nyandika Onchera who works as the assistant manager for the Machoge Borabu CDF office allegedly escaped from the police station on Wednesday. Two police officers who were manning the station are  reported to have recorded statements and investigations began. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) had earlier refuted claims that the victim had been threatened by the police after reporting to their offices.…

Former Kiambu governor William Kabogo has refuted reports that felled flying squad officer Daniel Etyang was a robber as alleged by the authorities. Etyang was killed alongside a taxi driver, in what police described as a thwarted robbery that involved the police officer. In a tweet, Kabogo said that the police officer worked as his aide for four years before he was deployed to work under Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa) CEO Dr Jonah Manjari. “The late Etyang was my Assistant for 4 yrs, thereafter worked with the MD KEMSA. I can swear he was not a robber that’s BS,…

Police are investigating a case where ten underage girls were last week rescued from a brothel in Ruaka suspected to be operated by a former Cabinet Secretary. The police raided the brothel in a building 200 metres from Ruaka Shopping Centre where they arrested three patrons of the brothel and several other ‘clients’ who were converted to state witnesses. The police were investigating an incidence where underage girls were disappearing from school. According to reports by the Standard, a form two girl who had escaped from school two weeks ago was among the girls rescued. The girl escaped from school…

TV and radio stations in Tanzania risk being fined or their licences withdrawn for hiring ‘non-professionals’ like DJs and comedians, the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has said. In a notice published in the country’s dailies, the media houses should hire people who have the “required qualifications” to practise journalism. “Those who don’t heed this warning will be fined or have their licences withdrawn as stipulated in law,” said TCRA. Trained journalists have been complaining of being sidelined in the job market, even as the media industry prefers to employ DJs and comedians who are known to draw larger audiences…

Real estate company Cytonn is set to launch a new real estate project, CySuites, targeting high end market residents at Westlands along Church Road. The launch will happen on Saturday, November 23, from mid morning to 5.30 pm. “Demand for serviced apartments has continued to increase evidenced by the 8.0 percent points increase in occupancy levels in 2018 to an average of 80.0 percent, from 72.0 percent in 2017, supported by benefits that come with the theme,” says the company. Previously, Cytonn has developed and sold the Amara Ridge in Karen, which was completed and handed over in 2018, and…

Susan Kaittany’s Posh Palace in Kilimani will now occupy two floors of the Sifa Towers, mezzanine and first floors, for better customer experience, the management has said. In what the management terms as the “Diamond Experience”, the development entails a classy interior, new improved barber shop, cocktail bar, exemplary nail bar and spa pedicure garden. “Our main focus is to ensure that Posh Palace remains a palace. Posh Palace continues to uphold high standards without a doubt. Posh Palace has been nominated as the most luxurious salon in 2019. Moreover we ensure that the staff at Posh is the best…

Nairobi Chief Magistrate Douglas Ogoti has ordered the Standard Chartered Bank to produce bank statements showing the transactions between Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), the bank, and Tripple A Capital in Ksh827 million graft case. This is after prosecution witness said bank records produced in court had been destroyed, prompting the magistrate to summon bank officials in court. According to the witness, the statements were destroyed by the bank after the defence opposed the use of photocopies, saying it will only accept original copies. Read: Gov’t Appoints Four Officials To Oversee Liquidation Of Kenya’s Largest Coffee Dealer, KPCU Former KPC managing…

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is now investigating Bomachoge Borabu CDF Officers caught on tape attacking a student who had gone to seek bursary funds. According to residents, the unnamed student was attacked for opposing the area MP Prof Zadoc Abel Ogutu during last elections. “DCI Detectives based in Kenyenya commenced investigations into this matter with the sole aim of bringing all those involved to Justice. Meanwhile, the assaulted person is hereby invited to contact the DCI office in Kenyenya for further action,” tweeted the DCI. Read: Garissa Woman Rep Fatuma Gedi Risks Losing Seat Over Leaked DCI Letter…