Author: Francis Muli

Nairobi governor Mike Sonko is now demanding an apology from the Star publication, following a story they published alleging that he is HIV positive. Sonko, through his lawyer Cecil Miller, gave the Radio Africa-owned publication to publish an apology or face litigation. The Nairobi County chief wants the Star retract the story, and publish an apology in words acceptable to him and given similar prominence to the initial publication. Read: Sonko Issues Tough Warning To Saumu’s Attackers, Claims State Operatives Sent Them According to Sonko, the story headlined ‘How HIV report helped Sonko out of Kamiti Maximum Prison’ was published…

Co-operative Bank Of Kenya will on Saturday night suspend its services for ten hours in a bid to upgrade its systems. In a public notice issued today, the lender said that the move will affect all its banking services including ATMs, mobile banking, visa card, agencies, saccolink, account to Mpesa and vice-versa and Kenswitch. “This is to notify all Co-operative Bank customers and general public that we will be upgrading our IT network to improve system performance and provide faster banking services. Therefore, all our banking services will be switched off from 10pm Saturday 8th June to 8.00am Sunday 9th…

Former speakers of the National Assembly Ekwee Ethuro, Kenneth Marende and Francis ole Kaparo will receive Ksh120 million on their retirement benefits as a “golden handshake benefits”. The speakers, who have been receiving monthly retirement benefits, will also enjoy the same status as former Presidents Daniel arap Moi and Mwai Kibaki. This was deliberated by the Budget and Appropriations Committee (BAC). The three also receive medical insurance and their staffers such as personal assistants, secretaries, messengers, housekeepers and drivers are paid using taxpayers’ money. Read: President Kenyatta Reappoints CBK Governor Patrick Njoroge For A Second Term  “The Parliamentary Service Commission…

The African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) has suspended the participation of Sudan in all AU activities after the death of over 108 people in clashes between the police and protesters. The suspension will hold until the troubled country establishes a Civilian-led Transitional Authority, which AU termed as the only way to allow the Sudan to exit from the current crisis. “The #AU Peace and Security Council has with immediate effect suspended the participation of the Republic of #Sudan in all #AU activities until the effective establishment of a Civilian-led Transitional Authority, as the only way to allow…

The new LandRover Defender prototype underwent its first and exclusive testing at the Borana Conservancy in Laikipia County, photos have shown. The prototype was used in supporting wildlife conservation charity group, Tusk, in its most recent lion conservation initiatives. Photos seen by this writer shows the off-roader traversing different terrains of the 14,000 hectares conservancy, from flat plains, rutted tracks, rocky inclines, and river banks, tracking radio-collared lions and transporting supplies. Read: Price Of Huawei P30 Pro Drops From Over Ksh100,000 To Ksh13,000 In Some UK Sites “We are now in the advanced stages of the new Defender’s testing and development…

Citizens Jeff Koinange Live (JKLive) show ended abruptly on Wednesday night when things got out of hand when the host Jeff Koinange was interviewing Nairobi governor Mike Sonko. Governor Sonko was trying to prove his point on why he ‘rudely’ answered Nairobi Women Rep Esther Passaris in public during Madaraka Day celebrations. According to Sonko, Passaris was in a mission to provoke him in public, with orders from top officials of the State House. “She (Esther Passaris) was under instructions from a senior officer in the office of the president to attack me in public… she was paid. Passaris is…

Jail is supposed to be a place to change members of the society, for good, but that was not the case with an ex-convict in Bomet. Two months after leaving prison where he served a five-year jail term at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison, David Chelule, 40, has allegedly killed his wife’s son. Chelule is reported to have killed his two-year-old son with a panga while the mother was away, after suspecting that the boy was born as a result of extramarital affairs. Read: Tumutumu Secondary School On The Spot For Torturing Students Suspected To Be Lesbians The couple has been…

The police are hot in pursuit of a man believed to be the arsonist behind the Malik Heights fire that razed 69 cars. The man, Abdirzak Yusuf Adow, is said to have been captured by CCTV footage near and within Malik Heights building, carrying a jerrycan believed to have been containing fuel. Abdirzak Yusuf Adow who is a former broker for Alhusnain Motors Limited went to the parking area where he sprinkled the fuel and lit a fire before he ran away using the staircase. Read: Cars Worth Ksh600 Million Go Up In Flames In Malik Heights Fire Detectives are…

It is one of the biggest insider trading scandal in the history of the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) market, the has seen the bosses of two companies quit. The takeover deal of KenolKobil by French firm Rubis would have left a “selected few” Ksh458 million richer through uncouth stock trading at the bourse. Investigation reports have revealed how the plan to defraud honest shareholders was orchestrated by the ‘big boys’ in the market, acting on buyout information which was shared by Krestel Capital boss, Andre DeSimone. Read: KenolKobil MD David Ohana Quits As Insider Trading Scandal Bites On According to…

Alhusnain motors limited are reported to have lost vehicles worth Ksh600 million in the business complex Malik Heights along Ngong Road fire. Some of the cars lost in the inferno include the latest models of Lexus, Toyota Prado and Mercedes Benz. It is reported that the fired started at around 8pm, with several explosions being witnessed. The cause of the fire that started at the first floor of the nine-storey building is yet to be established. The fire brigades responded around 30 minutes later. No casualties have been reported so far. The building which opened doors in 2017 houses motor…

St Stephen’s Girls Secondary School Machakos students today attacked Standard Group Journalists on assignment, and burnt down their car. The three, Carolyne Bii (KTN News reporter), Boniface Magana (Cameraman) and Immaculate Joseph (a driver), were following up a story of a missing student from the institution. According to preliminary reports, the three members of the fourth estate said that the Principal, Mr Charles Kioko incited his students to attack them. Read: DP Ruto Supporters Don Yellow T-Shirts Insinuating A URP Comeback After Alleged Jubilee Betrayal The journos were seeking to interview Mr Kioko, who in turn turned hostile, inciting the…

The Integrated Financial Management and Information System (IFMIS) portal and other government-related websites have been hacked by an Indonesian hacker group, Kurd Electronic Team. The portal was hacked this morning with the hackers placing their logo on the landing page, indicating that they had taken control of the site. All the hacked websites are on servers powered by the Unix-based FreeBSD operating system. Previously, hackers have targeted the Central Bank of Kenya and other websites. IFMIS has also been previously hacked. As the government encourages citizens to avail more data which will be interconnected systems, Kenyans have complained improper security…

Maize worth Ksh9.2 billion is at the risk of going bad as cash strapped National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) lacks money to pay for its power bills. It is reported that power for NCPB was disconnected in several silos, bringing crucial services to a stop. NCPB is also unable to fumigate the grains for lack of funds, which risks the shelf life of the cereals. Read: UK, America Envoys Hail CBK’s New Banknotes Directive To Curb Thievery “We are required to fumigate the grain every two or three months, but lack of funds has seen the exercise halted and…

A big tussle looms at the Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) as the sacked managing director David Kimosop vows to remain in office, even after his ouster. Trouble Kimosop argued that the  board of directors, chaired by former Keiyo South MP Jackson Kiptanui, was illegally constituted hence has no power to oust him. “The KVDA board of directors has no powers to relieve me of my duties,” he said. Read: DP William Ruto Blames ODM For Jubilee Woes, Warns Them Against Spreading Propaganda Kimosop was fired last week following his alleged involvement in major scandals, and Francis Kipkoech appointed in…

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has plans to hand medical insurance cover tender to Jubilee Insurance through uncouth means, Kahawa Tungu can reveal. According to a letter written to anti-graft agencies in our possession, the deal was hammered in boardrooms and high-end hotels with IEBC officials pocketing millions from the deal. According to the letter, a team from Jubilee Insurance approached IEBC in March, seeking renewal of the tender despite several complaints raised against the insurer. At first, the deal was being pushed by IEBC’s HR, Administration and Procurement departments but was declined by the commissioners. Read: EACC…