Author: Mercy Auma

Belleview Hospital has issued a statement responding to gospel singer Ruth Matete’s allegation over husband’s death. According to the statement recorded with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Matete had indicated that her husband, pastor Blessed John Apewajoye was not receiving enough water at the hospital which led to kidney failure and thereafter his death. The husband had developed complications while admitted at Belleview hospital before being later referred to Kenyatta National Hospital. Nation reported that the nurse at Kenyatta Hospital is reported to have questioned the decision by Bellevue hospital to admit a patient with burns for one week…

Mathari Mental Hospital has made the decision to halt inpatient services in compliance to the government directive on social distancing amid COVID-19 menace in the country. The decision has affected close to 500,000 mentally ill patients who sought the facility’s services. For instance, some family members have expressed their worries while at the same time citing that the lock down in Nairobi has hugely impacted their lives. Apparently, the hospital indicated the decision to halt inpatient services was to avoid overcrowding amid the rising cases of COVID-19 in the country. Families living outside Nairobi have also been hugely affected as…

The Eastleigh Business Community has indefinitely halted operations in all shops and malls in the region in a bid to curb the spread of Coronavirus. This was communicated by the Community’s Secretary-General Omar Hussein who indicated that the move was done without notice to prevent panic shopping that would have resulted in disregard of government directive on social distance. Further, the community called on the government to commence of fumigation of streets and collection of garbage at the period that people would be advised to stay home. “This is necessary since coronavirus is real and most of the people in…

The Employment and Labour Relations Court has barred Standard Media Group from slashing employees’ salaries. This was following a  petition that was filed at the Milimani Law Courts by the Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ), where they sought to stop the directive that was documented on April 7, 2020. The union cited that they were not consulted by the media house hence terming the move unfair and a violation of the journalists’ rights. The Secretary-General for KUJ, Eric Oduor has indicated that the court has run an injunction until the matter is determined. “The court has run an injunction, pending…

Abdi Guyo, the Matopeni Ward MCA has been reinstated as the majority Leader for Nairobi County following his ouster last year. In a letter dated April 16, 2020, by the Secretary-General Raphael Tuju, Guyo was reappointed among other new changes in the leadership of the House. “On November 12, 2019 we wrote to the speaker of the City-County Assembly setting up an interim house leadership that has served in the Assembly from the date of the said letter to date. The leadership is expected to adhere to the laid down communication channels at Jubilee Party and uphold the tenets of…

The government has suspended the retirement packages for former Vice presidents and Prime Minister Raila Odinga amid Coronavirus menace in the country. According to reports by People Daily, the Sh1.5 billion that had been set aside for the same was withdrawn with the Treasury docket indicating that the state was focusing its attention on pressing matters to address COVID-19. “The allocation was withdrawn because it was not a pressing matter in the current environment of COVID-19,” a source in the Treasury is quoted by the local daily. The beneficiaries of the package were Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and former…

High Court judge justice Weldon Korir has ordered the Interior CS Fred Matiang’i to include lawyers, and IPOA officers in the list of essential service providers to be exempted from curfew. In a judgment delivered today, Thursday, April 16, the Interior Ministry was directed to amend the list of essential service providers within five days. For instance, the judge stated that the work of advocates is not just limited to court work as they also attend to persons arrested by police. “They also attend to persons arrested by police” Justice Korir ruled. Read: President Uhuru Announces Daily Curfew From 7 Pm…

President Uhuru Kenyatta has applauded the efforts by Kenyatta University Students for coming up with a ventilator prototype to help in the fight against COVID-19. Kenyatta University students developed ventilators for COVID-19 patients who developed difficulty breathing since they are only a handful in the country. Speaking during a presser today, April 16, 2020, the Head of State commended the efforts initiated by Kenyans of goodwill to win the fight against COVID-19, adding that everyone should take responsibility. “Kenyans are showing they can invent and innovate… knowing our character is key to building our confidence to solve even more challenges…

Property managers and Real Estate agents have opposed the bid to waive total rent for tenants amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In an interview with local media, a section of landlords termed the bid impractical citing that the effects are cutting across the board thus they are also affected. Consequently, they want new measures to enable both landlords and tenants to share the pain to prevent massive rent defaulting. Further, they stated that some tenants are taking advantage of the situation to intentionally not pay rent. Read: Landlords And Tenants Association Launches Helpline For Complaints On Harassment And Evictions Also, they have…

Ugandan Afropop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine has partnered with Atlanta Black Star CEO Neil Nelson to airlift Africans affected and mistreated due to COVID-19 out of China. Through a joint statement, the duo pledged to airlift the affected people to an African country that was willing to receive them. Further through the statement, they appealed to the Chinese government and other African leaders globally to take urgent action regarding the reports of inhumane treatment and racism witnessed in China. “The two leaders are currently working together to facilitate a humanitarian mission to airlift those Africans and African-Americans who are affected by…

The Landlords and Tenants Association of Kenya (LATAK) has launched a helpline where complaints on harassments and evictions can be channelled for intervention. During a press conference on Wednesday, April 15, a shortcode 20777 was unveiled where netizens can send text messages such as “Landlords” or “Tenants” to seek aid amid COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Consequently, the association indicated that they had scheduled response teams across the country who will reach out following the text message. The aim of the move according to Justus Juma, the Justice Freedom Party chair was to ease the financial burden of paying rent…

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga’s ‘directive’ regarding the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) has sparked online debates on his position in government. Taking to his Twitter, Odinga posted a photo in the company of the Director-General of the NMS Major General Mohamed Badi, the leaders of Majority and Minority as well as the Speaker. He stated that he had held a meeting with the aforementioned, and called upon the county government to support the team in delivering where it had failed. “I directed the county government to fully support the metropolitan services team to enable it to deliver where…

Kenyans who were quarantined at Kenyatta University (KU) have protested an extension of their stay after completing their 23 days’ stay. They include nannies and housekeepers who were working in Qatar before they were sent packing without a penny. Apparently, today, Wednesday, April 15, 2020 was the final day of the initial 23 days mandatory isolation hence they woke up, packed their bags and headed towards the University’s exit gate claiming their detention is illegal and unbearable. Consequently, a standoff has been witnessed as the institution demanded payment while the 25 individuals wanted to be let out. Read: PrideInn Hotel Management…

Legendary Swahili author and writer Ken Walibora has been confirmed dead at 56 years after his body was found lying at the Kenyatta National Hospital Mortuary. According to reports, the author was knocked down by a matatu on Landhies road in Nairobi last Friday. Apparently, he had been reported missing since Friday when the alleged accident is said to have taken place while he was crossing the road in CBD. Yesterday night, news flooded the social media regarding his death, although the reports were still unconfirmed reports. Read: Legendary Congolese Musician Aurlus Mabele Dies Trending on a hashtag #restinpeace, fans and…

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko’s move to donate alcohol alongside other foodstuffs to residents of Nairobi as part of aid during Coronavirus (COVID-19) menace has elicited mixed reactions. A section of netizens castigated him for being insensitive alluding that people needed food more than alcohol while others applauded him. The Governor, however, defended his move by stating that alcohol would help keep people safe and prevent COVID-19. Further, he defended his decision by referencing the World Health Organization, which is a misleading assertion. Read: Sonko: I’ve Been Banned From Distributing Food To Needy Nairobians “Kenyans under lockdown in Nairobi will receive150ml bottles…