Author: Mercy Auma

Kenya has announced 318 new COVID-19 cases bringing the country’s caseload to 41,937. This was after 2,592 samples were tested in the last 24 hours. 243 more patients have recovered from the virus as the tally for recoveries jumps to 31,340. Of the recoveries, 111 were from various health facilities across the country while 132 were under home-based care. Of the new cases, 215 are males while 103 are females. Ideally, the youngest is a three-year-old while the oldest is 90 years old. On a sad note, Health CAS Rashid Aman further announced that 10 people have succumbed to the…

Teen socialite famously known as Shakilla has been arrested after allegedly breaking into singer Willy Paul’s residence. In a tweet shared online, Willy Paul shared an OB number citing that he felt he was not safe thus opted to call the police on her. “Hi, I would like to address an issue that occurred yesterday at my residence at around 12 midnight. The estate security noticed a lady at my gate that was forcefully trying to enter my house ( she did ). They informed me immediately and I went only to find out that it’s the ” Famous Shakilla”.…

Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has faulted the court ruling requiring senators seeking governor, presidential seats to quit 6 months before elections. According to Ledama, this is absurd and mutilation of the constitution. “The constitution of Kenya is being mutilated left right and center! Now a judge says any senator who wants to ran as Governor or President must resign 6 months in advance before a general election,” he wrote. https://twitter.com/ledamalekina/status/1315916625070166016 Read: James Orengo Opposes Election of Senator Ledama ole Kina As Chair of the Powerful CPAIC Committee, Withdraws Minority Membership In a High Court ruling by Justice Weldon Korir last week,…

Kenya has announced 73 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours after 2,001 samples were tested. The country’s caseload is now at 41,619. On a sad note, 11 patients have succumbed to the virus bringing the tally for fatalities to 777. Ultimately, 97 more patients have recovered from the virus with the recoveries’ tally now at 31,097. 31 of the recoveries were discharged from the home-based care program while 66 were from various health facilities. Read: 5 Dead As COVID-19 Cases Rise To 41,158 Of the new cases, 46 are males and 27 females. Ideally, 70 were Kenyans while 3…

Inspector-General of Police Hillary Mutyambai has revealed a plan to have random drunk driving checks amid increased accidents in Nairobi. Speaking during a Q&A on #EngagetheIG, Mutyambai alcohol levels will be determined in hospitals under strict Covid-19 rules. “There will be random drunk-driving checks mainly because there has been a rise in the number of fatal accidents related to drunk-driving,” he said. https://twitter.com/IG_NPS/status/1315567676241203205 Read: IG Hillary Mutyambai Ordered To Reinstate Oscar Sudi’s Security Detail The IG’s sentiments come just days after the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) announced alcoblow breathalyzer gadgets will be back on the roads starting Friday. According…

Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha has stated that no child should be sent home over school fees whether it is a private or public school. Speaking on Monday while coordinating the opening of schools in Nairobi County at Olympic Primary School, the CS reiterated that the majority of the measures have been heeded. “For boarding schools, may I plead with principals to ensure that no child is sent home on account of school fees,” Magoha said. Read: CS George Magoha Ordered To Consult Stakeholders Before Reopening Schools He added, “The schools I have been to this morning has made me happy.…

Kenya has announced 538 new COVID-19 cases bringing the country’s caseload to 41,158. This was after 6,872 samples were tested within the last 24 hours. Of the positive cases, 496 were Kenyans and 42 foreigners. Consequently, 430 were male and 108 were female while the youngest case is a one-year-old and the oldest is aged 85. On a sad note, 5 patients have succumbed to the virus bringing the country’s tally for fatalities to 760. Through a press statement, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe further announced that 61 more patients have recovered from the virus. Recoveries tally is now at 30,937.…

Regional low-cost carrier Jambojet has commenced intercounty direct flights from Mombasa to Kisumu and Eldoret. The inaugural flight started last week on Friday with an introductory fare of Sh8,900 for one way. Speaking during the official launch at the Kisumu International Airport, Jambojet Acting Managing Director, Karanja Ndegwa, noted that the direct flights between Mombasa, Kisumu and Eldoret will be key in connecting business people and holidaymakers who wish to fly between the three destinations with ease and convenience. He added that the direct flight will have a capacity of 73 passengers out of Mombasa and a full capacity out…

Huruma Ward Member of the County Assembly (MCA) Peter Chomba has passed on after developing breathing difficulties. Reports reaching our desk indicate that the lawmaker developed difficulty breathing and was rushed to Eldoret Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Further reports allude that he was involved in a minor accident last week where he fell in the bathroom. He received treatment and was recuperating at home. Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has condoled with the family adding that a meeting would be convened to discuss the burial plans. Read: Kabras East MCA Lazaro Luchebelili Involved In Grisly Accident, One Dead “I…

Residents of Kilimani have filed a new case against Kiza Lounge, B Club, Explorer Tavern and Space Lounge and Grill. In a new development, the residents under the Kilimani Project Foundation accuse the entertainment clubs of exposing them to health and security risks. For instance, they cite in the petition that their right to a clean and healthy environment has been infringed. Ultimately, they cite contempt of court indicating that the clubs have continued to operate despite a court order barring their operations. Read: Kiza Lounge, B Club And Two Other Kilimani Clubs To Remain Closed After Losing Appeal “The…

A heavy contingent of police officers has been deployed at Ukunda show ground thus blocked the meeting scheduled by Feisal Bader, the Msambweni by-election independent candidate. Reports indicate that the officers were deployed in different parts where they barricaded roads that lead to the showground. Ideally, the Deputy President William Ruto, former Senator Johnstone Muthama, Hassan Omar, Boni Khalwale, and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichungwa were expected to attend. “Police mount roadblocks cordon off venue for the meeting of Independent Msambweni parliamentary aspirant Faisal Abdalla Bader to be attended by Former Senators Johnson Muthama, Hassan Omar, Boni Khalwale and Kikuyu MP…

The family of the late Tecra Muigai wants her former boyfriend, Omar Lali, charged afresh with her murder. According to the deceased’s mother Tabitha Karanja, the public prosecutor should initiate a fresh charge against the former boyfriend. This comes barely days after Karanja expressed zero confidence on how the Director of Public Prosecution Noordin Haji was handling the death inquest. In an affidavit filed in court, Tabitha Karanja said Haji could be under pressure not to prosecute those behind her daughter, Tecra Muigai’s death. “As a result of such conduct on the part of the DPP, we no longer have…

Garissa County Governor Ali Korane has linked the missing multi-billion contract documents to recent floods, fires. Appearing before the Senate Public Accounts and Investment Committee to answer questions from the Auditor General’s reports for the financial years 2015/2016, 2016/2017 and 2017/2018, the Governor stated that he is not to be blamed for the missing documents. For instance, he cites that there was no way to get the original copies of the documents since some had either been consumed by fire or washed away by floods. This was because the majority of the documents produced were photocopies. Read: Garissa Governor Ali…

Angry residents of Kakamega County have burnt down a police station after clashing with police officers. According to Western Police Commander Peris Kimani, chaos erupted after a police officer attached to Mbururu Police Station was accused of roughing up a man, Dennis Lusavu popularly known as Bazenga for not wearing a face mask. He has reportedly gone missing after the incidence and is yet to be found. The incident irked locals who resorted to unleashing their anger on the station by burning it to ashes. Apparently, a crowd of about 300 people stormed the station and started the fire. Read:…

Kenya has announced 271 COVID-19 cases bringing the country’s caseload to 40,178. This was after 5,034 samples were tested within the last 24 hours. Speaking during the daily COVID-19 briefings, Health CAS Rashid Aman further announced 51 recoveries 29 of whom were from various healthcare facilities across the country while 22 were from home-based care. The tally for recoveries is now at 31,170. All of the positive cases are Kenyans apart from 29 who are foreigners. Ideally, 177 are male and 94 are female, while the youngest to have contracted the virus is a one-month-old child, and the oldest aged…