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The late Multi-millionaire, Wambui Otieno’s widower Peter Mbugua has remarried eight years after the death of his first wife. In 2003, Mbugua made headlines when he married 67-year-old Otieno, while he was 25-years old at the time. On Monday, Mbugua said “I do” to his second wife, Ann Wangari, at a mass wedding inside the Christian Foundation Fellowship along Bunyala Road Church in Nairobi. The event, attended by thousands of faithfuls, was officiated by Bishop Harrison Ng’ang’a. Speaking to the Standard, Mbugua, 40, noted that he is very happy in his current union where he already has three children with…

A nine year old Kenyan girl, over the Easter Weekend, visited President Yoweri Museveni in Rwakitura, Uganda. Sheila Sheldon Charles was accompanied by her mother to Uganda, following a previous invitation by President Museveni. Sharing pictures of their meeting, Museveni noted: “My mulukulu from Mombasa, Sheila Sheldon Charles visited me in Rwakitura with her mother as we agreed she would, when I met her during my recent state visit to Kenya.” Sheldon is a visual artist, from Mombasa. Museveni noted that Sheldon had offered to paint an art of him during his recent State Visit to Mombasa. He thanked the…

The government has commenced investigations at Shalom Hospital in Athi River, Machakos County where a woman was left to give birth at the facility’s reception while nurses enjoyed their tea. Speaking on the suspected case of negligence amid raised concerns of maternal healthcare in the country, Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua noted that the county government officials together with those of the Kenya Medical Board and Nursing board were to visit the hospital on Monday. “Officials from my Government and the Kenya Medical Board & Nursing board will this morning visit the privately owned & managed Shalom Hospital in Athi River.…

A man and a woman were on Monday morning burnt to death after their car burst into flames near Juja City  Mall along the Thika Superhighway. Confirming the incident, Juja Police Commander Dorothy Migarusha revealed that the incident occurred at 1 am. She further stated that the accident happened after the private vehicle carrying the victims, the man and the woman, rammed into a truck from behind. It is reported that the private car then veered off the road and burst into flames, burning the two occupants beyond recognition. Officer Migarusha noted that the remains of the deceased were moved…

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is under investigations for awarding a Ksh40 billion tender to a Chinese firm that had been blacklisted by the World Bank. The firm, which was awarded the tender in 2016, was tasked to construct the Kipevu Oil Terminal in Mombasa. According to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the firm is also under investigations for inflating the cost of the project from Ksh15 billion to Ksh25 billion and eventually Ksh40 billion. Additionally, the Anti-Graft agency noted that after KPA awarded the China Communication Construction Company (CCCC) the tender, it delayed making the announcement for almost…

Opposition leader Raila Odinga is set to travel to China with President Uhuru Kenyatta next week in a bid to seek funds for the expansion of the Standard Guage Railway. Speaking on Saturday, Mr Odinga noted that the Beijing trip would enable the country to acquire the Ksh368 billion loan from the Chinese government. According to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader, the loan will help revive the Kisumu inland port which for a long while now it had been dormant due to the dilapidated railway. Odinga spoke in Kisumu affirming, “I will be part of the delegation that will…

Former Cabinet Minister, the late Kipkalya Kones’s daughter and, Bomet Governor Beatrice Kones’  niece, Vicky Chebet Kones, has died in hospital. Confirming the unfortunate news, her brother Kevin Kones stated: “Vicky had been unwell but her condition worsened on Tuesday night. “She was rushed to hospital where the doctors tried to stabilise her but, unfortunately, she did not make it,” Kevin noted. According to those close to her, Vicky had been battling alcohol addiction for a long while, a condition that saw her check into rehabilitation centres several times. Kevin told the Nation: “She admitted that she was battling this…

President Uhuru Kenyatta has led Kenyans in mourning the death of former President Daniel Moi’s first son, Jonathan Toroitich Moi, who succumbed on Friday. In his condolence statement, Uhuru described Jonathan as a humble, kind, generous and courageous person. The Head of State further remembered Jonathan as a daring leader as portrayed in him pioneering exploits in motorsport as a rally driver and a successful farmer and businessman. “I have received the news this morning of the passing away of my friend and brother Jonathan Toroitich Moi with great shock and disbelief. As I convey my deepest sympathies and heartfelt…

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni’s car has been recovered near Naivasha, five months after it went missing. According to reports by Flying Squad, the dark blue Toyota Kluger was recovered at the Gilgil weighbridge. The police noted that the men who were in possession of the vehicle fled and are since being sought after. It is however not clear whether the vehicle, which is now at the DCI offices, is privately owned or is part of the presidential convoy. An officer from the DCI stated: “Since December, we have been tracing this vehicle but our efforts failed because the registration numbers…

Former President Daniel Moi’s first son, Jonatha Moi, has passed on. The former President Moi’s press secretary Lee Njiru confirmed the news on Saturday. Speaking to the Nation, Njiru noted that the family would release a detailed statement on Sunday. Mr Njiru noted: “I have been asked by the Moi family to tell Kenyans to respect their privacy at this mourning period of their beloved kin.” Read: Former President Moi Hospitalised At Nairobi Hospital However, it is unclear what caused Jonathan’s death. According to Citizen Digital, Jonathan, a former rally driver, succumbed to pancreatic cancer. Before his retirement, Jonathan participated…

Pathologists at Lancet Kenya have finally conducted the DNA test for the much talked about Kakamega twins in a bid to solve their identity puzzle. The identical twins, Sharon Mathias and Melon Lutenyo, had their tests done on Friday after intervention from Multiples to Mutiles Society. Speaking on the process, the founder and chairperson of the society, Dr Elizabeth Wala, noted that her organization read about the families’ plight and reached out to help. She noted: “We first tried to contact Kemri but it was complicated and so we approached Lancet.” Dr Wala further revealed that Lancet offered to carry…

The wife of murdered Kitui County National Youth leader, Benjamin Muema Kinyali, has been detained at Itoleka Police Station for seven days. This was after the police obtained the orders from Kitui Principal Magistrate Johnstone Munguti. According to the detectives, Salome Kathini Wambua, seemed shaken while appearing before the magistrate on Thursday. Additionally, the detectives sought orders to compel Safaricom to release telephone communications between the woman and her deceased husband to help them probe the gruesome murder. The investigating officer, Wycliffe Onsando, requested the court to allow police to detain the prime suspect, his wife, at the police station…

One person has died while another sustained serious injury after a container carrying petrol caught fire in Mokowe Jetty, Lamu County. According to reports, the fire which broke out at mid-morning on Friday caused the death of a form three student. Mokowe Jetty Offloaders Association Chairman Mohamed Athman Yusuf revealed that the student who died was the son of the container. Speaking on the incident, an eyewitness noted that the fire was caused by a generator, which was being used to pump petrol from a lorry to the container. The pump is then stated to have released sparks which eventually…

Mali Prime Minister and his whole government have resigned from office following a massacre of 160 people. A statement issued by the President’s office noted: “The President accepts the resignation of the Prime Minister and that of the members of the government.” However, President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita’s office did not explain why the Prime Minister Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga resigned. On Wednesday, the legislators had discussed to pass a possible motion of no confidence in the government because of the massacre and failure of it to disarm militias. On March 23, 160 Fulani herders were killed by an ethnic vigilante group…

Police in Vihiga have detained a man for allegedly killing his friend over a debt of Ksh60 at Elukangu village. According to the police, Justo Njomu owed the deceased, Jackton Masaba, Ksh60 but killed him to presumably to avoid paying the debt. It is reported that Masaba, had earned that money through one of his casual jobs but was paid through Njumo. Instead of delivering the money to Masaba, Njumo refused to give up the money and killed him. His neighbors divulged to the media that the body of the deceased was found dumped near his compound with cut wounds.…