Author: Mercy Auma

Kenya is set to start human trials for the COVID-19 vaccine in the next weeks as 40 Kenyans have volunteered to take part. The trial is spearheaded by the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in collaboration with the University of Oxford, with the trial testing the viability of the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine. “Those who will be involved in the trials…their health and well-being will not be affected,” said KEMRI Director-General Prof. Kombe Yeri. Earlier in the month, the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that Africa is in the line up to receive at least 220 million initial doses of a…

Concerns have been raised by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) over a new tendency by public institutions to create new allowances so as to increase pay. According to a local blog, at least 8 new allowances have been created by public institutions thus government makes payments that are increased. These allowances include prison risk, heavy bonus, toilet cleaning allowances, hotel night out, accommodation on new appointments out of station. Last year, in a cost-saving measure, the Public Service Commission (PSC) revealed that Entry-level public servants would be employed on only a three-year contract. Read: SRC Moves To Court To…

Kenya has recorded 141 new COVID-19 cases within the last 24 hours after 3,307 samples were tested. Tally is now at 37,489. 5 patients have however succumbed to the virus bringing the tally for recoveries to 669. Speaking during the daily COVID-19 briefings from Thika, Health CAS Dr Mercy Mwangangi intimated that the youngest of the new cases was a four-year-old infant while the oldest was 74 years old. Ultimately, Trans Nzoia leads with the rate of positivity by recording 28 cases in the last 24 hours. Read: 130 New COVID-19 Cases, 5 Deaths As Tally Jumps To 37,348 County distribution is…

Detectives based at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have nabbed a suspected fraudster Innocent Oundo Silingi who was attempting to fly out of the country to Dubai. According to a statement on Twitter, Silingi is said to have acquired money by false pretense. For instance, he was acting as a director of Project Capital solutions thus obtained Sh10 million on false pretense. He reportedly claimed that he would arrange for letters of credit, discounting of documents facility for suppliers and credit funding program. “Further, the suspect claimed he would also finance the supply of both the project and working…

The auction set up for Tuskys Mall Greenspan following Sh30 million rent arrears has been put on hold. The auction had been set up for September 22, 2020 where Sannex Auctioneers made preparations to have the Supermarket stock auctioned. “They owe the landlord over Ksh30 million in rent arrears. The money has been pending for a long duration,” a representative from Sannex told Nation. In new development, Tuskys is reported to have entered a new deal with Sannex Autioneers where it will clear the bill in two weeks. Read: Tuskys Sends Home Hundreds Of Staffers As Financial Woes Escalate The Tuskys Greenspan…

The relationship of Joseph Jowie Irungu, popularly known as Jowie and his new girlfriend Elleanor Musangi seems to be on the rocks. Going by the social media pages, the love birds have have unfollowed each other and deleted their pictures on social media. Their social media pages which were full of their family photos and lovey-dovey moments are now wiped out, as the photos of them are deleted. In an encrypted message, Ella, steered more speculation hinting that things are not all rosey on that side. Read: Meet Jowie Irungu’s New Girlfriend And Personal Manager “Ella” (Photos) Following his release from…

Kenya has recorded 130 new COVID-19 cases within the last 24 hours raising the country’s tally to 37,348. This was after 3,874 samples were tested. Speaking during the daily COVID-19 briefings, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe further announced that of the new cases, all are Kenyans except 7 who were foreigners. Ideally, the youngest was a three-year-old infant while the oldest was 90 years old. 5 more deaths have been recorded with the fatalities rising to 664. Distribution wise in the counties, Nairobi continues to lead with the daily positivity rate after recording 35 cases in the last 24 hours. Read: MOH…

Chaos have erupted at the Migori County Assembly ahead of Migori Governor Okoth Obado’s impeachment. According to sources close to Kahawa Tungu, the MCAs differed on certain issues while others stormed the meeting leading to more chaos. Nominated MCA Mary Ogodo was in the process assaulted and her left arm broken following the fistfights that erupted. She has since been rushed to St Joseph Mission Hospital. “She is in hospital, her left arm has been broken and she is receiving treatment. She can’t talk right now. She is in stable condition,” said a source as quoted by Star. Read: ODM Leaders…

Papa Shirandula actor Ken Gichoya best known by his stage name, Njoro has turned 41 years and while reminiscing about the year, the actor said there was nothing to celebrate as it had been a dark year. Taking to Instagram, the actor intimated that he is grateful for another year despite the challenges he encountered along the way. “Turning 41 today, its been a dark year, Lakini nashukuru Mungu kwa yote. Huku IG watu hupewa za Keki ama ni comments tu?” he posed. https://www.instagram.com/p/CFb-qwbgxne/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Read: Legendary Actor Papa Shirandula Laid To Rest In Busia His friends and colleagues took to the…

Tuskys Komora in Eldoret is set to face auctioneers on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, over accumulated rent arrears. Through a notice by Jomuki Auctioneers, the supermarket chain properties are set to be auctioned in a public auction. “Under instructions received from our client, we shall sell the following by Public Auction: On Wednesday, October 2020 outside Tuskys Supermarket Wareng Premises in Eldoret town of Uasin Gishu County, starting from 11.30 am,” read the notice. Read: Tuskys Chief Financial Officer Daniel Ndiragu Leaves Amid Financial Woes Some of the items on sale include GenPower Generator, 8 Wardrobes, 19 T.V Racks, 5 Ironing…

Kenya has confirmed 139 COVID-19 cases after 1,774 samples were tested within the last 24 hours, the tally is now at 37,218. Speaking during the daily COVID-19 briefings, Health CAS Mercy Mwangangi further announced 9 deaths from the virus bringing the tally for fatalities to 659. Of the positive cases, 125 are Kenyans and 14 are foreigners, ultimately, 112 are male and 22 are female. The youngest case is a 4-year-old child and the oldest is aged 82. On a brighter note, 198 patients have recovered from the virus where 46 were from home-based care and 152 from hospitals around…

DCI detectives have nabbed 150 cartons of miraa concealed as ‘Fine Beans’ at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ready for export. According to a statement by the DCI on Twitter, the Miraa had been packed in the motor vehicle with registration number KAW 122R at the Airways Cargo Export section before being intercepted by the officers. Upon checking, it was discovered that the cartons were filled with french beans and eggplant at the top with Miraa underneath. https://twitter.com/DCI_Kenya/status/1308325423219179520 Read: Detectives Nab Two Foreigners Transporting Miraa At JKIA Six suspects namely Ahmed Habib, James Ngure, Duke Mutambo, Raphael Ngotho, Stephen Ngugi and…

Jubilee Party Secretary-General Raphael Tuju wants the judge handling his case detailing Sh1.6 billion property sacked. In a petition to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), Tuju has called for the sacking of High Court Judge Mary Kasango over the case against East African Development Bank (EADB). For instance, represented by his lawyers Paul Muite and Paul Nyamodi, the SG accused the judge of bias. “The judge seems to have somehow acquired a personal stake in the matter and is determined to ensure that we do not have our day in court. Throughout the proceedings in this matter, the judge has…

Former Tahidi High Actor Dennis Mugo popularly known by his stage name as OJ has slammed his former employer Citizen TV for using content belonging to creatives for re-runs without paying them. In an interview on his Youtube channel, OJ termed the move unfair thus advised other entertainers who are joining the industry to avoid signing contracts that will have them used without pay. “After I left Tahidi High, someone told me they saw me on TV and I was like, I am no longer there. Only for me to realize they were repeating the show without telling me,” he…

Kenya has confirmed 98 new COVID-19 cases after 1,644 samples were tested within the last 24 hours. Tally now jumps to 37,079. Of the 98 cases, only 2 are foreigners. Additionally, 63 are male and 35 are female with the youngest case being a 9-year-old and the oldest was aged 75 years. Speaking during the daily COVID-19 briefings, Health CAS Rashid Aman further announced 2 deaths as the fatalities toll jumps to 650. On a brighter note, 62 patients have been discharged bringing the tally for recoveries to 23,949. Consequently, of the patients who have recovered, 44 are from home-based care while 18…