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Gatundu Member of Parliament (MP) Moses Kuria has been entangled in the controversial Ksh1.2 billion Kabianga University tender scandal. According to reports, Kuria is associated with the company that was awarded the tender to revamp and construct the university. The tender awarding process has also been questioned as professionals demand for an explanation on how the alleged legislator’s company got the lucrative tender at the expense of all the qualified Bomet County contractors. The professionals’ umbrella notes that tenders in the region are neither transparent nor competitive as in most cases they end up in the hands of politicians through…

A Nairobi Court has on Wednesday lifted the warrant of arrest against rugby player Alex Mahaga Olaba. Appearing before Chief Magistrate Martha Mutuku, Olaba explained that he failed to appear before the court last week because he was unwell. Last week, Magistrate Mutuku issued a warrant of arrest after the prosecution made the application against Olaba for absconding court for the second time. Explaining himself to the judge, the Kenya Harlequin’s team player noted that on June 12 when the judgment was first set, he sadly got late as he had to sort out issues regarding his studies with his…

South  African based socialite turned businesswoman has rubbished claims that she has been secretly bearing a huge crush on Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko. Responding to allegations that she declared her feeling for Sonko during an interview in SA, the flashy Ugandan affirmed that she did not say those words, adding that the claims are “nonsense.” According to the said interview that she did, Zari had confessed that Sonko’s humbleness and down to earth look reminded her of her later husband Ivan. Read: I Have Secretly Admired Governor Sonko For Long – Zari Reveals She is claimed to have said: “I…

Kiss FM breakfast show presenter Andrew Kibe has come out to clear the air on whether he has ever been a man of the cloth after his past photos surfaced online last week. In the photos which went viral, Kibe was pictured together with renowned Pastor Robert Burale. Speaking to Word Is, Kibe admitted to having once had an ambition of becoming a pastor but asserted that he never become one eventually. Read: Hilarious Transformation Of ‘Maverick’ Radio Host Andrew Kibe [Photos] He stated: “Those were my plans but unfortunately I was not good enough because I could not lie…

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Joshua Oigara on Sunday attended The Potter’s House Ministries founded by the renowned Bishop TD Jakes. Before commencing his “Intentionality” sermon on July 14, the acclaimed man of God recognized the 44-year-old KCB boss. “We are grateful to have here today in the service of the Lord, CEO Joshua Oigara and family from Kenya,” Bishop TD Jakes stated amid cheers from the congregation, as Mr Oigara stood and waved. The once referred to as the “Next Billy Graham” preacher joked as he asked him how he did, presumably with the pronunciation of…

Martin Kamotho, alias Gotheriman, has come out to defend himself against claims that he is languishing in alcohol addiction following an image that went viral on Sunday. Speaking to K24 Digital, Githeriman noted that he was putting his acting skills into practice when someone photographed him. In the photo which went viral, Githeriman could be seen “dead-drunk” on a trolley. He stated: “I did not do anything wrong. If anything, it was me who asked to be put on a trolley. I am a comedian, and I wanted to entertain my people by pretending that I am a wealthy man…

Jubilee Celebrations Center (JCC) pastor Kathy Kiuna’s son Jeremy Kiuna has revealed his battle with suicidal thoughts when he first moved to America for studies. Speaking in her mother’s show, Women Without Limits, Jeremy opened up about how he struggled to fit in the US school which he had been enrolled in. According to the 18-year old, his isolation from the rest of the students in the institution led him to try to commit suicide twice during his school years. “My parents took me to the US after primary school, I thought we were just going to travel, what I…

Lawyer Cliff Ombeta, who is representing the police officer charged with the murder of lawyer Willie Kimani, failed to appear in court again. On Tuesday, Judge Jessie Wanjiku Lessit adjourned the sitting, mentioning that the hearing will be done on October 7. Lawyer Sam Nyaberi representing Ombeta told Justice Lessit that the doctor had given Ombeta three more days to stay off duty. “I have instructions to apply for an adjournment. Ombeta for the defense of the three accused persons is not able to conduct this matter. The doctor recommended for three days off. I kindly ask this court to…

Three suspected terrorists were on Monday evening killed after an Improvised Explosive (IED) targeting a border security patrol unit exploded at Kiunga area in Lamu County. The explosion also severely injured two police officers on patrol in the area. According to a report seen by the Citizen Digital, the Border Security Patrol (BSP) unit members engaged the terrorists and thwarted the attack. Read: Watchmen Empowered To Carry Guns, Make Arrests In New Gov’t Regulations The officers mentioned that the militants were dressed in jungle green military gear resembling that of Al Shabaab. Eyewitnesses noted that the militants hid in the bushes…

Two people were on Monday charged in a Nairobi court for using former first lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta’s identity to con unsuspecting individuals. Appearing before Magistrate Kennedy Cheruyo, Irene Wanjiku Njeri, and Fredrick Kinani were accused of conspiring to defraud Mary Wanjiku of Ksh.250,000 by falsely pretending they were in a position to recruit her children to the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF). Additionally, the duo was accused of pretending they would secure the said children jobs in Germany through Mama Ngina Kenyatta. Read: Detectives Hunt For Fake Uhuru In New Conning Incident However, Njeri prayed for lenient bond terms claiming that…

A family is demanding answers from the Prisons Department after their 27-year-old son mysteriously died while in custody. According to reports, Mark Nyamweya died at the Industrial Area Prison last Tuesday after he failed to pay a Ksh200 fine to secure his release. The police note that Nyamweya and five others were arraigned in Makadara court where they were charged with being drunk and disorderly. Upon arraignment, Nyamweya pleaded guilty and was then fined Ksh200 with an alternative sentence of seven days in custody. Read: Dennis Itumbi Reveals Heartbreaking Plight Of A Teenager Being Held At Muthaiga Police Station However,…

Three people were on Sunday night killed after their vehicle burst into flames along the Nyeri-Nyahururu road. According to reports, the vehicle was trying to avoid a police roadblock when it hit a culvert before bursting into flames. An eyewitness noted that the driver was trying to make a U-turn to avoid a police roadblock when the accident took place. Read: 3 Killed, Several Injured In Gruesome Accident In Machakos The witness only identified as Mwangi by the Standard exclaimed: “We don’t know why the driver was trying to run away from the police. We watched helplessly as the car…

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru’s wedding to lawyer Kamotho Waiganjo was filled with pop and color on Saturday. Exchanging vows with the love of her life, the Governor was adorned in African regalia accessorized with beaded jewelry. The colorful ceremony was held at Kiamugumo Primary School. The ceremony was climaxed with the cutting of the shoulder. According to the Kikuyu tradition, the “cutting of the shoulder”, is the central point in the entire ceremony. The ceremony dictates that the right “arm” of a roast goat which the groom cuts while the bride holds. When the groom is done, the bride continues…

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Saturday afternoon arrived at Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru’s wedding to his love, lawyer Kamotho Waiganjo. The opposition leader arrived at the event all dressed up for the occasion alongside Siaya Senator James Orengo and Narok Senator Ledama ole Kina. The invite-only event has attracted the presence of the high and mighty from all sectors. President Uhuru Kenyatta is also expected to grace the ceremony that is being held at the Kiangumo Primary School, Kirinyaga County. Other leaders present include, Nairobi County Speaker Beatrice Elachi, Public Service CAS Rachel Shebesh, and Gender Commission member Priscilla…

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has exchanged vows with the love of her life, city lawyer Kamotho Waiganjo. The two sealed their union before family members and friends at Kiangumo Primary School on Saturday in a lavish traditional ceremony. The wedding, which had a strict invite-only list, was graced by the who-is-who in the country. Among those on the list include President Uhuru Kenyatta, Education CS Amina Mohammed, Murang’a MP Sabina Chege and Univerity of Nairobi Students Association President, Anne Mwangi. Kamotho and Waiguru began dating in 2009 they bumped into each other in a ferry channel in Likoni. Mr. Waiganjo paid…