Author: Francis Muli

Mojo of Morgan Heritage has switched off his Kenyan phone number, and now could be on his way out of the country with dues owed to artistes and event organisers following flopped event, Tomorrow’s Leaders concert. In a communication sent to newsrooms, artistes and organisers now want Nairobi governor Mike Sonko and the US to intervene before Mojo of Morgan Heritage flees the country, who was the architects of the event. Among those demanding their dues include Jua Cali (Ksh100,000), Femi One (Ksh100,000) and Gravitti Band (Ksh300,000). Read: This Was By Far My Worst Trip To Nairobi – Yemi Alade Laments…

Cytonn Asset Managers Limited, CAML, the affiliate of Cytonn Investments Management Plc has launched its Pensions Business. The pensions business will consist of three products including personal retirement benefits, umbrella retirement benefits scheme and the income drawdown fund. The Cytonn Personal Retirement Benefits Scheme will mainly target self employed individuals in the informal sector, and professionals such as doctors and lawyers, who don’t belong to any pension scheme and are seeking a vehicle to save for their retirement. Read: Cytonn Launches Asset Management Arm In Diversification Move On the other hand, the Cytonn Umbrella Retirement Benefits Scheme will target employers…

It is true that Deputy President William Ruto called the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) over alleged plot to assassinate him, director George Kinoti has confirmed. This comes hours after four Cabinet Secretaries from the Mount Kenya region on Monday honoured summons by the DCI over plot to assassinate Ruto over 2022 presidential ambitions. The CSs, James Macharia (Transport), Joseph Mucheru (ICT), Sicily Kariuki (Health), and Peter Munya (Trade) confirmed secret meeting reports but denied there was a plot to eliminate the DP. Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, CS Munya said the assassination claims were baseless. Read: Four CSs Record…

Cannabis sales could hit a global high of Ksh1.5 trillion this year following the legalisation of the plant in Canada, CNN has reported. This will be a 36 percent increase from the sales witnessed in 2018, according to “The State of Legal Cannabis Markets” report by Arcview. The sales entail “Total Cannabinoid Market,” meaning it encompassed sales of medical and recreational cannabis at dispensaries; hemp-derived products rich in non-psychoactive cannabidiol, or CBD; and US Food & Drug Administration approved CBD-based pharmaceuticals. Read: Amaco Insurance Loses Office Furniture Over Ksh15 Million Debt “These decisions being made at the federal level put…

Nominated Senator Milicent Omanga on Sunday gifte her sister, Angela Kerubo Omanga with a car following her graduation from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). Angela graduated with first class honors in Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management, the option of transport and logistics. “As I present my gift to you for the hard work and inspiring efforts you put in university, it is my wish and prayer that you will continue with the same high spirit as you start the journey of practicing your profession,” said the senator. Read: Ringtone Accuses Willy Paul Of Having…

Police in Elgeyo Marakwet are investigating an incidence where an alleged family fight left a son and father dead. According to reports by the Standard,  the incidence happened in Embobut Location, Marakwet East constituency where the father hacked his son, Alex Ruto, 21, to death using a machete after an argument. Upon learning of the brutal killing, the wife to the alleged murderer, Edwin Kipyatich, 48, triggered a fight that resulted to death. Read: Form Four Student Kills Class Eight Pupil Over Lover The wife, Margaret, took the same machete that killed her son and cut the husband on the…

A class eight pupil was on Saturday hacked to death by a 19-year-old form four candidate from Kakamega County over a boyfriend. According to reports, the two girls from Lukose in Khayega location are had been fighting over a boyfriend before the crime. Kakamega County Police Commander Bernard Muli said the attacker confronted the class eight pupil on a village path and stabbed her in the stomach, accusing her of snatching her boyfriend. Read: Sonko Finds Non Existent “19 Year Old Kenyatta University Student” He Allegedly Impregnated (Photos) The suspected murderer has been arrested and is in police custody awaiting…

Tanzanian singer Khalid Mohamed alias TID has opened up about his attack last week in Dar es Salaam. TID last week posted a bloody image of himself after the attack, which he later pulled down. The Nyota Yangu hit maker, speaking to MillardAyo, said that he stood no chance against his attackers, who went to fetch a gun after a fierce fight. Read: Harmonize’s Fiance Demands Answers As Sidechick Introduces Alleged Daughter “Sikupigana na Mtu mmoja, ni watu wawili wamenichangia, jamaa amenionesha dharau ya kunipiga na kunidhalilisha mbele za watu sikukubali. Mimi ni mwanaume nilipambana nasikia ana bastola ndo hapo aliponipiga…

A major fallout is looming at the ruling Jubilee Party, even as MPs allied to the Deputy President William Ruto demand the ouster of secretary general Raphael Tuju. The MPs, led by Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot say that Tuju was the mastermind behind the ‘Stop Ruto movement’, after a leaked audio between him (Tuju) and Kiambu politician George Nyanja. “We want you to come out and disown that video, failure to do that we will confirm that the President, his deputy and members have no issues…the problem is with the party officials,” said Cheruiyot. Read: The Jubilee Party Is Intact…

Deputy President William Ruto has committed his support and that of his supporters towards President Uhuru Kenyatta towards achieving the government’s Big Four Agenda. Speaking during the revival ceremony for Rivatex factory in Eldoret, Ruto said that he would make sure that all leaders and supporters behind him and the Jubilee Party “behaved”. This seemed to be a response on the president’s outburst last week in Kasarani, where he told off leaders politicking about 2022 succession. “Sisi wote tuko nyuma yako. Sisi tunatambua mahali tulianza. Tunatambua kwamba jukumu letu ni kuunganisha wakenya na kuleta maendeleo. Hapo tuko na wewe mia…

Kisumu doctors have vowed to down tools today after midnight to express distaste over delayed promotions agreed upon with Governor Anyang Nyong’o’s government recently. Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Nyanza branch Chairperson Dr Kevin Osuri said that the county government had played enough tricks to delay the promotions. He said that the county government failed to respond to a strike notice issued by the union, hence the medics had reached a point of no return. Read: Prank? Jacque Maribe To Host ‘Babe Shower’ After Pregnancy Rumours (Photo) “The staled promotion for doctors has denied doctors in earnings…

Evens as the 2019 census job opened up for the public, a section of Kenyans are worried over the people applying for the jobs. According to several people who have reacted to the issue, many public servants, teachers and employed persons have applied for leave to go and take up the jobs, instead of leaving it for the unemployed youths. The exercise will be conducted through the Kenya National Bureau Statistics (KNBS) in August, which has invited qualified individuals to apply for jobs. Read: US Embassy Now Accepting New Currency Notes After Meeting With CBK The temporary positions advertised include…

The Arab parliament has issued a warning to Kenya on the maritime border issue between herself and Somalia. In a post shared through Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs twitter account, the notice written in Arabic stated that Kenya had drawn a “new, unfounded map” of the border. “The #Arab Parliament calls on #Kenya to stop its hands on #Somali territorial waters, which are an integral part of the Arab waters, and rejects its false pretensions to draw up a new, unfounded map while rejecting its threats to interfere in #Somalia’s internal affairs,” Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs captioned the notice.…

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has ruled out possibilities  of extending the Ksh1,000 bank note withdrawal deadline. Addressing journalists on Thursday, CBK governor Patrick Njoroge said that extending the deadline would see the purpose of demonitisation process beaten. “The answer on an extension is no. I know Kenyans love extensions. For us, it would beat the purpose to move the deadline. Kenyans should not wait until October 1. This would a misinformed position. Between now and October 1 you should see less and less of the old series Ksh.1000sh notes,” he said. Read: Go Form Whatsapp Group, CBK Head…

The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has lost at least 551,000 litres of fuel at Kiboko, Makueni county oil spillage valued at Ksh63 million. The company has been unable to stop the spillage for weeks until recently, with stakeholders now questioning the quality of the pipeline that cost taxpayers Ksh51 billion. According to reports, the pipeline does not have a leak detection system, leading to the massive spillage that has left the environment and water sources at the area messed up. Read: KPC Management, Board Disagree On An Extra Ksh500 Million Spent On Kisumu Oil Jetty Project According to reports by…