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Nairobi Hospital Chief Executive Officer James Nyamongo has mourned his slain acting director of finance whose body was found in his house with 16 stab wounds. The deceased Eric Maigo, 36, was with an unknown woman who is believed to have stabbed him to death on Friday morning. “This morning we received the shocking news of the death of our staff member, Mr Eric Maigo, who was our Ag Director of Finance. Unconfirmed reports we have at the moment are that Eric’s lifeless body was found by neighbours at his house at 6am this morning,” Nyamongo said in a memo…

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki Friday instructed security officers to ruthlessly deal with armed criminals, and use their firearms to lawfully protect citizens and their property. Kindiki gave the directive when he opened the newly established Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) Camp at Mulango in Isiolo County, where he reiterated the government’s commitment to ending livestock theft and banditry. He said the government is committed and determined to end permanently, the menace of livestock theft and banditry. “While significant ground has been covered in tracking and neutralising armed criminals who for ages have terrorised innocent citizens and impoverished them economically, the…

The government is committed to rooting out corruption in the public service as part of its efforts to enhance service delivery to her citizens. Head of Public service and State House Chief of Staff Felix Koskei has said that the government has resolved to change tack in tackling the menace which he says has derailed development in the country. To combat corruption effectively, the government has implemented a series of strategies, including strengthening investigating agencies and leveraging the support of National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs) stationed across the country. “We will allow the investigative agencies to proceed with their mandate,…

The government will intensify public education on the proposed digital Identification across the country beginning this weekend. The forums that will be coordinated by the grassroots officers previously known as the Provincial administration will also engage the public on the proposed Maisha Namba and a master registration data base. Immigration and Citizen Services Principal Secretary Julius Bitok urged the over 400 Regional, County and sub county commissioners who are meeting in Nairobi to engage the public and other stakeholders extensively before the official launch. “In the next two weeks, we urge you to take time and explain to wananchi what…

The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance coalition party has said that President William Ruto’s one year in office has been a “grand disaster”. In a statement, the opposition led by Raila Odinga, said Kenyans have suffered in the hands of the Ruto government. The opposition said the price of commodities has risen and will continue to rise following the hike in fuel prices on Thursday. “Given rise in fuel after last night, we estimate that these prices will go up by up to 70 percent. We are staring at a straight second disastrous year under Kenya Kwanza,” said Azimio.…

The acting finance director at Nairobi Hospital Erick Maigo was Friday September 15 morning found murdered in a cold blood incident in his house at Woodley estate, Nairobi. Maigo’s body was found in a pool of blood with 16 stabs minutes after he had been killed at about 6 am. His assailant, a female who police suspect spent the night at the house or accessed it in the morning escaped minutes before police arrived. Kilimani police boss Moss Ndiwa said a hunt on the woman is ongoing. “We don’t know the motive for now,” he said. Neighbors at the Woodley…

Anti-Narcotics detectives based at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport seized Sh3.2 million worth of heroin and arrested the trafficker, a Polish national. The suspect identified as Arkadiusz Stanislaw, 37, was arrested at JKIA’s Terminal 1C moments before boarding a Hungary-bound Egyptian airline. The drugs were found stashed in his luggage, police said. The trafficker who was destined for Hungary’s capital (Budapest) will be charged with possession and trafficking of the narcotics. Police are however yet to establish the source of the narcotics found on the man. Read: DCI Warns of Human Smuggling Racket via JKIA In 2019, then European Union Ambassador…

A court Friday convicted comedian Eric Omondi and 15 others to a sentence of one month in prison for taking part in unlawful assembly by demonstrating over high cost of living. Milimani chief magistrate Lukas Onyina however gave them an alternative fine of Sh10,000 to secure their release. The magistrate convicted Omondi and his 15 co accuseds after they changed plea to guilty Eric Omondi was charged alongside Peter Mukundi, Elisha Ochieng, Felix Ikutwa, Frank Misango, Alpha Juma, Cyril Isindu, Bonface Bahati, William Leshinka, Walder Sisulu, Philip Kiura, Ken Ndula, Mbwaya Mwale, Duncan Wafula, Rodgers Livoi and Wyclif Ligano. They…

A top US diplomat questioned the absence of China’s defence minister Li Shangfu, renewing speculation of a possible corruption purge. General Li has been not seen in public for about two weeks and has reportedly missed several meetings. Rahm Emanuel, the US envoy to Japan, speculated on Mr Li’s absence, tweeting that the “unemployment rate” in the Chinese government was very high. Mr Li’s absence follows recent axing of several top military officials. Citing sources in the US and China, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that Mr Li is being removed from his post. It also comes months after…

Kenyans will not only pay more for fuel, they will also have to dig deeper into their pockets after Matatu bosses announced new fares. Kenya Matatu Owners Association on Friday said fares will go up by Sh30 and Sh50 during peak and off-peak hours for areas around Nairobi and its metropolis. Brendan Marshall, traffic coordinator and senior MOA member told Kenyans to brace themselves for tough times. “For instance, a matatu that initially charged Sh100 during peak hours will now charge between Sh120 or Sh150. We will also extend the peak hours which previously lasted from 6:00 am to 8:00…

Kenyans will experience more pain at the pump until February, Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industries Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has warned. Taking to X on Friday, the CS said that fuel prices will be increasing by Sh10 for the next five months as the Global Crude Prices are on an upward trajectory. “For planning purposes expect pump prices to go up by Sh10 every month till February,” he said. https://twitter.com/HonMoses_Kuria/status/1702560648532529263 This comes hours after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) implemented revised fuel prices. In Nairobi, petrol is retailing at Sh211.64, diesel at Sh200.99, and kerosene at Sh202.61.…

Three mobile phone repair technicians who were found flashing and reprogramming stolen phones were Thursday, September 14 charged in court with several counts including violent robbery. They were also charged with tampering with communication equipment in a move seen as part of efforts to contain stealing and robberies of mobile phones. Lagat Kamonde, Victor Ali and Dismus Ongaye were arrested while flashing the phones to alter their International Mobile Equipment Identification (IMEI) numbers. During the arrest on September 6, the suspects were found with over 30 mobile phones in Kware, Embakasi within Nairobi County, police said. One of the phones…

Two minors died Thursday, September 14 night when a fire swept through their house in Pumwani area, Nairobi. The incident happened on the fifth floor of a building along Muratina Street, police and witnesses said. The girl and boy were seven and five respectively, police said. The parents of the children were not home at the time of the incident. The fire broke out as a house girl prepared supper with the children in the house. The fire spread fast blocking the entrance of the house as locals struggled to get water and other items to contain it. It proved…

Volkswagen is cutting almost 300 temporary jobs at its flagship electric car plant in Zwickau, the German auto giant said Thursday, as it struggles to gain a foothold in the EV market. “Given the current market situation, we are unable to extend the 269 fixed-term contracts which are coming to end soon after their 12-month term,” said a company spokesman. VW added that it remained “100 percent convinced” by its pivot towards e-mobility and that the Zwickau site will continue to “play a central role”. But union IG Metall spokesman Thomas Knabel called the decision a “personal catastrophe for the…

Princess Diana’s sweater featuring a black sheep among rows of white ones has sold for $1.14 million (£920,000) at an auction by Sotheby’s in New York. Bidding opened 31 August, and the top bid stayed under $200,000 (£161,000) until the auction’s final minutes. Sotheby’s had estimated the value of the “sheep jumper” at $50,000 to $80,000 (£40,300 to £64,500). It did not disclose the identity of the winning bidder. The simple piece of knitwear, which was unearthed in an attic in March, commanded a higher price than many other objects tied to the “People’s Princess” that were sold at auctions…