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University of Nairobi (UON) lecturers from the College of Health Sciences have threatened to go on strike just days after reopening. According to the University Academic Staff Union (UASU), the institution has failed to pay the clinical allowances thus the strike is to ensure the allowances are reinstated. “Academic staff condemn the unilateral withdrawal of payment of the clinical allowances by the University of Nairobi in complete disregard of employment and labour loss,” UASU Secretary General Constantine Wasonga said. The lecturers further indicated that they would not produce medical doctors, pharmacists and nurses this year for graduation. Read: Magoha Orders…

President Uhuru Kenyatta has assented to the 2020/2021 County Revenue Allocation Bill which will see Sh369 billion is allocated to counties. Through a Tweet by State House Kenya, the Head of State signed the bill this morning after being presented by Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka. https://twitter.com/StateHouseKenya/status/1314107005389410304 The bill that has been signed into law allocates Sh369.87 billion in the current fiscal year to Counties and includes Sh316.5 billion of Equitable Share and Sh13.73 billion in Government of Kenya Conditional Grants. Read: Mt Kenya Lost In New Revenue Sharing Formula – Ndindi Nyoro Those who were present during the signing in…

Kenya has announced 321 new COVID-19 cases from a sample size of 4,342. The virus caseload in the country is now at 39,907. Of the new positive cases, 309 were Kenyans while 12 were foreigners. Ultimately, the youngest to have contracted the virus is a 9-month-old infant while the oldest is aged 88 years. In a statement, the Ministry of Health further announced 5 deaths bringing the tally for fatalities to 748. On a better note, 4,328 have recovered from the virus bringing the tally for recoveries to 31,659. Out of the recoveries, 4,222 were discharged from the home-based care…

Al Shabaab militia has released two Cuban doctors who had been abducted in Mandera enroute to work. According to Daily Mail, the two, Landy Rodriguez and Herera Correa were freed over the weekend after negotiations with their captors. For instance, the publication cites that a close Intelligence officer who sought anonymity revealed that the Cuban Government struck a deal with the abductors where the abducted doctors were released. This has ideally been confirmed by Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez. Read: Al-Shabaab Demand Ksh150 Million Ransom To Release Cuban Doctors “I had a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of Somalia…

The Inspector-General of Police Hillary Mutyambai has been ordered to reinstate Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi’s Security Detail by a Nakuru court. This comes after the lawmaker claimed his life was in danger thus sought orders to have the security details reinstated. Appearing at the Senior Magistrates Court in Nakuru, the vocal MP is sought court orders to compel the National Police Service (NPS) to reinstate his security citing that there was no notice that was issued. Read: MP Oscar Sudi Wants Security Reinstated, Claims Life Is In Danger Sudi who was arrested and charged with hate speech and incitement charges…

A commercial court has thrown out the lawsuit filed by controversial businessman Paul Kobia against the Central Bank of Kenya. Kobia had filed the suit after a local bank decline to have him bank with them. In a ruling by Commercial Court Judge, Justice Wilfrida Okwany, there is insufficient evidence against CBK to justify the lawsuit filed by Kobia. “Looking at the letter in question, this court is unable to find nexus between the threatened closure of the petitioner’s bank accounts and any action by the respondents herein so as to justify the granting of the orders sought in the…

Kenya has announced 137 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours after a sample size of 1,258 was tested. The country’s caseload is now at 39,586. Speaking during the daily COVID-19 briefings, Health CAS Dr Rashid Aman further revealed that 35 of the new cases are from Nairobi Remand prison. Therefore, as from tomorrow, the prison ceases to receive remandees. Of the new cases, 94 are male and 43 are female with the youngest case being a one-year-old and the oldest aged 81 years. On a sad note, 8 patients have succumbed to the virus bringing the tally for…

Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi wants his security detail reinstated as he now claims his life is in danger. Appearing at the Senior Magistrates Court in Nakuru, the vocal MP is seeking court orders to compel the National Police Service (NPS) to reinstate his security citing that there was no notice that was issued. The verdict of the case seeking orders to have his security reinstated will be determined tomorrow in the afternoon. https://twitter.com/ntvkenya/status/1313422986905518080 Read: State Drops Three Charges As MP Oscar Sudi Takes Plea In Hate Speech Case Sudi who was arrested and charged with hate speech and…

Celebrity marriages and relationships are never easy as their lives are always on the limelight and every little thing they do is scrutinized to the core. Recently, there were speculations that the marriage between Keroche Heiress Anerlisa Muigai and her heart robe, Tanzanian musician Ben Pol is on the edge. However, like all marriages and relationships, not everything is easy and rosy. In a screenshot that has since been deleted, Anerlisa has intimated that she is not in good terms with the husband and called on him to respect her, and their union. Read: Anerlisa, Ben Pol Shut Down Separation…

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has dared police authorities to come and arrest him as he declines to surrender. This was after he was summoned by the DCI alongside Kandara MP Alice Wahome for allegedly orchestrating chaos witnessed in Kenol town, Murang’a county that left two people dead and several others injured. Speaking today in an interview with Citizen, Nyoro intimated that the office of the President is out to frustrate certain leaders adding that the violence witnessed in Murang’a on Sunday was State-sponsored. “Let me put it on the record. I am not surrendering to any police. I…

A group of lawmakers allied to the Deputy President William Ruto now say the violence witnessed in Kenol, Murang’a County on Sunday was state-sponsored. Led by Elgeiyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen, they claim the Ministry of Interior should be held culpable and called on the Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai to apologize to the church. Other legislators who were present while addressing media at Parliament Building include Charles Gimose (Hamisi MP), Aaron Cheruiyot (KerichoMP), Kipchumba Murkomen (Senator Elgeyo Marakwet), Purity Ngirici( Kirinyaga), and Rigathi Gachagua (MP Mathira). Read: “Ruto Is Too Bitter To Be President,” Junet Mohamed Accuses The…

Jubilee Party Headquarters at Pangani is set to be fumigated following the meeting held by Deputy President William Ruto last week. According to People Daily, Jubilee Party Vice Chair David Murathe intimated that the decision has been arrived at following the meeting held by Ruto. During this time, the office will be a no go zone. For instance, more than 30 legislators had convened a meeting chaired by DP amid the COVID-19 pandemic with zero measures for social distancing. “We are fumigating the offices today and therefore no one is expected to be in. Last week, more than 20 MPs…

Renowned Kalenjin secular musician Amon Kipkirui, popularly known as ‘Rhino Kaboom’ died in a ghastly road accident on Sunday night. Police reports indicate that the musician, aged 27 was on his motorbike which collided with a Probox along the Emining-Eldama-Ravine road. The Probox’s registration has been identified as KCB378S. “The incident occurred on a bend at Koitepes junction, some few kilometers off Saos trading centre,” a senior police officer is quoted by Star. https://twitter.com/Favourjacki/status/1312816498981793797 Read: Popular Luo Musician Abenny Jachiga Passes On The artist reportedly died on the spot while the occupants of the Probox Zachary Kiprotich with his Wife…

Meru Senator Mithika Linturi has castigated the recent treatment by Jubilee Party to a section of its members terming it unfair. According to the vocal Senator, the move by the Party Secretary-General Raphael Tuju to issue a ban from the headquarters is unfair coupled with a bad motive. For instance, Linturi speaking during an interview with Citizen TV argues that the party has been constituted and made by the members who have played different key roles including payment of subscription fees thus making it get to where it currently is. “It pains me when I pay money to this party…

261 patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. The Country’s caseload is now at 39,184. This was after 3,387 samples were tested. In a statement by Health CS Mutahi Kagwe, three patients have succumbed to the virus, bringing the tally for fatalities to 728. Of the new cases, all are Kenyans except 12 who are foreigners. Ideally, 186 are male and 75 are female while the youngest case is four-month-old and the oldest is aged 80. On a better note, 312 patients have recovered from. 229 were from the home-based care program and 83 from the…