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Nation Media Group (NMG) has initiated new editorial changes in a strategical move aimed for digital transformation. Through a statement dated October 1, by the media house Editorial director Mutuma Mathiu, Churchill Otieno was announced as Head of Development and Learning. Otieno’s roles have been expanded to executing the group’s digital expansion strategy. “This is the editorial focal point for monitoring existing digital products, development of new ones, learning, skills development and culture change. He will coordinate the development, monitoring and evaluation of critical KPIs, play a lead role in the execution of the group’s digital expansion strategy through Nation.Africa,…

Sirisia MP John Waluke has finally opened up on his 120 days stay in jail, terming it tough with nothing to be done. Speaking in a candid interview with Citizen’s Steve Letoo, Waluke revealed that life in jail is completely different starting from the type of food, place to sleep and the activities to be done. According to the reprieved MP, all days were pretty much the same. For instance, he recounts his initial days as long since he had trouble adjusting from normal life to prison life. “It has been very hard, very difficult because you have changed from…

The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP)  Noordin Haji is among 48 other applicants who are seeking to be conferred with the Senior Counsel title. Other prominent applicants include former Independent, Electoral and Boundaries Commission chair Isaack Hassan and Devolution Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa. Last year, former LSK President Allen Gichuhi, his predecessor Eric Mutua, veteran lawyer John Khaminwa and Donald Kipkorir were dropped off the race of the honorary title after vetting. They have however re-applied. Read: Kalonzo, Martha Karua and Otiende Amollo Among 24 Lawyers Conferred With Senior Counsel Title Others seeking the title include Former Judges and Magistrates…

Kenya has announced 210 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours after 3,065 samples were tested. The country’s caseload is now at 38,923. Of all the new cases, only 5 are foreigners. Consequently, of the new cases, 141 are male and 69 are female. The youngest case is five-years-old and the oldest is aged 95. Through a statement by Health CS Mutahi Kagwe, 7 patients have ideally succumbed to the virus bringing the fatalities tally to 725. Read: 5 Dead, 213 New Covid-19 Cases As Toll Jumps To 33,016 On a better note, 91 patients have recovered from the virus,…

The tale of Peninah Bahati, a 36-year-old widow in Kisauni, Mombasa County is one that moved the whole nation and beyond. Her story was highlighted in the media capturing the plight of hunger and frustration that she was unable to feed her family. For instance, she was forced to cook stones for her 8 children to make them believe that she was preparing food for them. https://twitter.com/rarrigz/status/1256297150612475904 Read: Tale Of 70 Year Old Man Who Disappeared 45 Years Ago Forced To Reunite With Family Due To COVID-19 Following her story, Kenyans were moved and came out in large numbers to make…

Deputy President William Ruto might have changed tactic following heavy criticism on his ‘hustler’ nation slogan. In recent days, the DP has been meeting with youths across the country and issuing wheelbarrows among other things as a way of boosting small businesses. In a new development, the DP met with Digital Taxi operators in what is said to change the digital space for the operators. Taking to Twitter, the DP displayed a range of Suzuki altos indicating that they would aid in the economic transformation of the country. Read: DP Ruto Confirmed Attendance For COVID-19 Conference -State House Spokesperson Kanze Dena…

Mwananchi Credit Limited has addressed the allegations alluding that socialite Vera Sidika used her Range Rover to secure a loan. This came about after a fan alluded that the entrepreneur is broke and struggling financially thus used the loan to fund her business, Vera Sidika Spa in Mombasa. Through a notice on Twitter, the Credit sacco did not confirm nor deny that the socialite procured a loan at their entity. It however reiterated that a client’s information and details are very confidential and upheld. Read: Publicity Stunt? Vera Sidika Announces Engagement To Brown Mauzo “Our client loan accounts details remain confidential…

19-year-old Elsa Majimbo’s star continues to shine brighter as she clinches E! People’s Choice Awards among some of the most influential influencers. In an announcement made on Instagram, the young comic expressed her excitement as she called upon her fans to vote and help her bag the award. “I am so excited and shocked to announce that I have been nominated E! Peoples Choice Awards in the category of African Social Star. While I don’t know how I got here so quickly, what I do know is I wouldn’t have gotten here without all of your support. So please continue…

Kenya has announced 184 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours after 4,700 samples were tested. The country’s caseload is now at 38,713. Through a statement, Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe further announced that 7 patients have succumbed to the virus bringing the tally for fatalities to 718. Of the positive cases, 170 are Kenyans and 14 are foreigners. Ideally, 110 are male and 74 are female with the youngest case being a two-year-old child and the oldest aged 88. County distribution is as follows: Nairobi 58, Mombasa 22, Kisumu 20, Nakuru 13, Kericho 13, Trans Nzoia 8, Laikipia 7, Machakos…

Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA) has announced plans to have the Iconic Fig tree in Nairobi transplanted to a new location. According to a notice on Twitter, the move is part of environmental conservation efforts. This has sparked a debate on Twitter with a section of social media users questioning how that would be done while the other alludes that it is a scheme to embezzle funds. “This iconic fig tree sits right at the center of the Nairobi Expressway operation area. We have planned to transplant and relocate the tree to a new location as part of our environmental…

The Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) has moved to the Court of Appeal to challenge the High Court decision to release graft convicts MP John Waluke and Grace Wakhungu on bond. According to an appeal filed, the DPP indicates that they are unsatisfied with the decision by Justice John Onyiego on September 30. “Take notice that the DPP, being dissatisfied with the decision of the High Court intends to appeal to the Court of Appeal against the decision in which the court released each of the appellants on bail pending their appeal,” reads the notice. Read: Relief For Walukhe, Wakhungu As…

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria has hinted that the questions for the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) have already been framed. Taking to Twitter, the vocal lawmaker alludes that the questions have been framed to take a certain angle, with only two choices left. According to Kuria, everything else will have to wait until the 2022 elections are done. “In my honest observation, the Referendum Question has been framed. You will have 2 Choices to Vote for. These will be the choices between now and August 9th, 2022,” he wrote. https://twitter.com/HonMoses_Kuria/status/1311517966589145090 Read: Be Prepared For Referendum In March 2021 – John Mbadi…

151 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 38,529. Speaking during the daily COVID-19 briefings, Health CAS Rashid Aman further announced that 4 patients have succumbed to the virus bringing the death toll to 711. Ultimately, 168 more patients have recovered from the virus bringing the tally for recoveries to 24,908. Of the positive cases, all are Kenyans except 6 who are foreigners. 97 of the new cases are male and 54 are female. Ultimately, the youngest to have contracted the virus is a 1-year-old child while…

Deputy President William Ruto was invited for the COVID-19 conference on Monday and confirmed attendance, State House spokesperson Kanze Dena has said. “State function programmes are done once someone has been invited and confirmed attendance. I don’t do the invites, but the information we have is that he was invited,” Kanze Dena told Nation. On Monday, Ruto was a no show at the COVID-19 conference with speculations that he intentionally snubbed the event. In attendance were Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka, Council of Governors Chairperson Wycliffe Oparanya, ODM leader Raila Odinga, Chief Justice David Maraga and…

A five-story building that was under construction collapsed at night in Mamboleo, near Coptic church. The incident has been confirmed by County Police Commander Ransom Lolmondoni who revealed that three people are still trapped inside. Further reports indicate that three who were rescued from the building sustained serious injuries and have been rushed to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga  Hospital. They have since been treated and discharged. Read: Building Collapses In Kakamega, Several People Feared Trapped In Debris [Video] The cause of the incident is still unclear although reports indicate that relevant authorities are working to ascertain the same. For instance, a multi-agency…