Author: Cyrus

Retired President Daniel Arap Moi’s personal secretary John Lokorio has come out to clarify that Lee Njiru is trying to misuse government facilities while he is a retired civil servant. According to Lokorio, Lee Njiru has not been on duty since 30th June 2017 when he officially retired. But he has gone to maintain the state vehicles which should be used by the staff of the retired President. While Lee Njiru previously retired in 2014, the former President’s office asked that he be given a contract on five different occasions as his substantive replacement was being sought. Eventually, Alex Kiprotich…

The CEO of Brand Kenya has been sent on compulsory leave after a umber of staff members filed complaints over her overbearing and demeaning attitude when dealing with them. According to sources withing the Ministry of Trade, Mary Luseka is currently serving the compulsory leave while the board members look for ways to handle the huge turnover of staff and constant complaints over her actions. READ: Exposed: Brand Kenya CEO Mary Luseka Insults Employees, Brags About ‘Squeezing balls’ Mary Luseka repeatedly demeaned, cajoled, threatened and mocked staff members whom she didn’t like and made it almost impossible for the junior colleagues…

There was shock and disgust at Capital Group after a major fraud was discovered in the company with the CEO Cyrus Kamau being mentioned as the culprit and millions suspected to have been looted. According to those in the know, the scandal of missing millions which were from clients and channeled to Cyrus Kamau’s private accounts were discovered after Chris Kirubi’s daughter, MaryAnne Kirubi, ordered for a forensic audit. The audit revealed that Cyrus Kamau ran a parallel banking system with cheques from clients paid through accounts with names similar to the company’s but at a different bank. Immediately the…

EALA MP Simon Mbugua has today claimed that his life is in danger after police officers together with the management of Panafric Hotel blocked his attempts to address the media at the high end hotel. According to sources close to the MP, police officers from the Nairobi Area headquarters blocked him from addressing the media and told him to consult their seniors who gave the orders. The MP confirmed from Nairobi DCI boss, Nicholas Kamwende, who indicated that he has express orders not to allow the event. In a video which has been circulating, the MP is heard demanding to…

President Uhuru urgently callled DP William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko into a secret meeting inside the heavily guarded Eastleigh military Air Base over the accusations that senior government officials led by PS Karanja Kibicho are trying to undermine the governor. The closely guarded meeting was also attended by First Lady Margaret Kenyatta who was accompanying the President and Defence Cabinet Secretary Rachel Omamo who was the host in the military facility. READ: Lawyer Ahmednasir Attacks Governor Sonko As PS Kibicho Is Recorded Planning To Harm Sonko Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has recently accused a group of powerful individuals led…

Thuraya Telecommunications Company has finally unveiled what it calls “the world’s first satellite smartphone”, Thuraya X5, at a media conference in Dubai. The Thuraya X5-Touch which runs on the Android Operating System and has a 5.2″ full HD touchscreen targets users who frequently move in and out of terrestrial coverage across a range of market sectors including government missions, energy projects, enterprise communications, and NGO deployments. The Thuraya X5-Touch is geared towards complete convergence between terrestrial and satellite communications through its full dual-mode and dual-SIM capability. It has two SIM-card slots for full user flexibility, and with the dual-active mode it…

iHub CEO Mary Gicharu was sent on compulsory leave on Friday after she questioned transactions which have been going on between iHub, Ushahidi and BRCK. Reporting on the sacking, iHub sources indicates that Mary Gicharu was sent on leave by Erik Hersman who still calls the shots as the company faces serious management challenges. Employees were surprised to see Erik Hersman interviewing them over the case against Mary Gicharu. There was no communication of the return of Erik who sold his stake. Erik seems to be back at iHub while he has also registered another company called iHub Software Consulting,…

LG Electronics (LG) has launched its TWINWash washing machine into the Kenyan market. This new washing machine has the ability to simultaneously wash two separate loads of laundry. The TWINWash also boasts a premium design that exudes elegance and style that features a striking white, ergonomically designed exterior and tempered black glass echo the design of the premium lineup’s washing machine. The main essence of the LG TWINWash machine is that it makes it possible for users to wash two loads of laundry at once. With both the main washer and mini washer that can be operated independently or simultaneously, the TWINWash…

M-Pesa to PayPal withdrawals are now possible courtesy of a deal between the two payment solutions providers. Facing strong accusations over unfair dominance in the market, Safaricom has responded in its usual way, Paypal users in Kenya can send their money directly to their M-Pesa accounts without passing through a bank as before. Safaricom’s partnership with PayPal is meant to allow M-Pesa users to receive money from any PayPal account while also making it possible for Kenya’s PayPal users to load their PayPal accounts through M-Pesa’s PayBill no. 80088. Safaricom’s announcement is meant to dilute the discussion of dominance in the…

Institute of Economic Afairs (IEA) CEO Kwame Owino recently penned an article in Kenya’s Daily Nation titled “Policy confusion distorts competition.” This unwarranted attempt to sell purchased opinion as independent thought cannot go unchallenged since it seems like Safaricom’s dominance is cemented through bribery of the likes of Owino to distort facts. In this article, Mr. Owino came across as both an obvious puppet of the dominant player and a critic with lack of robust understanding of the policies in the telcoms industry. With those, it’s clear that Kwame Owino cannot even be entertained any more to clearly prosecute the…

Controversial South Africa based preacher Shepherd Bushiri is now headed to Kenya as he faces strong accusations of money laundering and bribing innocent by-standers to validate his “miracles”. Shepherd Bushiri who is currently facing investigations by South Africa’s Hawks Police unit is planning a major meeting on 17th of April at the Kasarani Indoor Arena. Authorities in Zambia and Botswana have banned the “prophet”. Two individuals names William Kalonga and Wisdom Nyirenda are his fronts in Nairobi and Kisumu respectively, running his Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) churches. The Hawks claim that Shepherd Bushiri orchestrates false miracles as part of his…

Swahilipot Hub has announced Pwani Innovation Week that will provide opportunities to learn, showcase and experience innovation in action as well as provide a forum for discussions about a regional innovation strategy. “Our agitation for a regional innovation strategy signals our intention to build an innovation ecosystem focused on creating and supporting new businesses,” said Mr. Simeon Oriko, Board member at Swahilipot Hub. Pwani Innovation Week features a variety of events in one week including a two day conference on December 6 – 7 to be hosted at the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic in Mombasa. Other events include talks, pitching,…

Equity Bank has now announced new withdrawal charges on its Equity – PayPal Withdrawal service. From March 2018, users will pay from 1% on withdrawals made from their PayPal account. The new rates for withdrawals from PayPal to Equity bank accounts will see customers withdrawing $5001 and above being charged 1% of the withdrawal amount, between $2001-5000 will be charged 1.125%, between $1001-2000 will be charged 1.25%, between $501-1000 and customers withdrawing $500 and below will be charged 1.5% of the withdrawal transaction respectively as indicated below. Withdrawal amount in USD 5,001> 2,001-5,000 1,001-2,000 501-1,000 <500 Fee 1% of the…

Kenya Power is keen on enhancing service delivery to large power consumers in a bid to promote the manufacturing sector and encourage a 24-hour economy, by forging a close working relationship with the manufacturing sector, one of the government’s Big Four agenda. Speaking when he toured Mombasa Cement and Kapa Oil factories, some of the premium customers metered at 66kV, Kenya Power Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ken Tarus said Kenya Power was keen on identifying power supply challenges to large power consumers and developing a resolution matrix that is tailor-made to address each customer’s concerns. “Large power…

Disgraced National Resistance Movement “General” Miguna Miguna was forced to produce his Canadian passport in Dubai when authorities in the Arab country threatened to jail him for flying without his travel documents. According to senior government officials in the know, Miguna summoned an accomplice who flew the travel document from Kenya and delivered it to him at the Dubai airport. Kenyan authorities have insisted that Miguna Miguna can only enter Kenya with a valid Visa or passport and no ID like he demanded. Explaining his departure from Dubai, Miguna who has arrived in Toronto Canada didn’t give an explanation of…