Author: Mercy Auma

The United States (US) Ambassador to Kenya Kyle McCarter and the research team that put together the latest Kenya Population-based HIV Impact Assessment, HIV prevalence (KENPHIA) were apparently stuck in a lift at Afya House for about 45 minutes hence delaying the release of the report. According to People Daily, the delay resulted in the report being released late hence prompting the summoning of anti-terror officers to the venue. The KENPHIA report that has been released details the prevalence of HIV in Kenya, specifically within the counties between June 2018 and February 2019. Read: Zero HIV Prevalence In Garissa County, Highest…

A chase car belonging to Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o has been clamped at Kisumu International Airport. The chase car was clamped by the National Youth Service manning the airport with reports indicating that it was among the vehicles that drove the Governor to the airport on Wednesday evening as he caught his flight to Nairobi. Apparently, the occupants of the vehicle were in a hurry hence parked it at the wrong place leading to the clamping. Ideally, by today morning, Thursday 20, the car was still clamped with the County officials expected to pay the imposed fees of Sh7,000 as…

A video footage surfaced online depicting the sorry state of the life of Nairobi Half Life scriptwriter Charles Matathia has ignited mixed reactions from netizens. Nairobi Half Life is a 2012 Kenyan drama film which received recognition worldwide and was even selected for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards. In online documentation dating back to 2013, it was established that approximately Sh50 million was pumped into the film to ensure its success. The video clip of Matathia has ignited mixed reactions as he is captured wearing tattered clothes, looking unkempt and carrying an old sack. Read: Judge…

Margaret Nyakang’o, the Controller of Budget has stated that she has been embarrassed in certain instances over the old and shameful vehicle that she uses to carry out office errands. Nyakang’o disclosed to the National Assembly’s Finance and National Planning Committee that her office had no vehicle to carry her around hence has been chased away from some places due to the sorry state of her car adding that it did not fit her stature. For instance, she indicated that she had to go the extra mile to introduce herself and prove she holds the position of the Controller of…

Kahawa Tungu had earlier reported that at least 40 aides who worked for the late retired President Daniel arap Moi would be rendered jobless after the state cut its funding. The staffers were under the state payroll under the retirement benefits scheme for all retired Presidents, which sees millions withdrawn from taxpayers’ money to maintain a lavish lifestyle for former heads of state. For instance, under the new scheme, Moi received a lump sum payment of one year salary for each term served and a monthly pension of Ksh1.155 million. Additional allowances included Sh200,000 for entertainment, Sh300,000 monthly housing, a furnished…

The Detectives from the office of the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) together with the Immigration officials on Tuesday, February 18, arrested a foreigner at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The foreigner, Ajak Dau Aketch is a suspect in a murder case and was on board a flight to Arizona via Amsterdam. Through their twitter page, the arrest was made public with the indication that he would be arraigned in court once the procedures are complete. “DCI detectives based at JKIA in collaboration with officers have arrested one foreigner namely Ajak Dau Aketch aged 38 years on a stop order…

Former Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) Guard, Daisy Cherogony who was fired for asking Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Fred Matiang’i to queue for a security inspection has lost the case as the court upheld disciplinary action against her. On April 6, 2017, Cherogony was on normal duty at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport when CS Matiang’i and his entourage tried to gain access to the airport without following protocol. Cherogony is then said to have insisted to have them screened, an action that cost her her job on grounds that she had disrespected the minister. According to People Daily, she sought…

Jubilee Party’s Executive Director James Waweru has taken over as Secretary-General while Raphael Tuju recuperates. Through a Press Statement communicated on Monday, February 17, Waweru was confirmed to have taken over the party affairs and was in control assisted by other directors. According to the Party’s communication Director Albert Memusi, Tuju has been immobilized so as to minimize the aggravation of the injuries incurred during the accident. “Doctors managing Tuju have started the process of weaning him off sedation and so far all indications are that his injuries are healing well. He is conscious and fully in control of his…

The Ministry of Defence has denied involvement in the fake firearms deal that puts former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa on the spot. Through a notice dated February 17, 2020, the Ministry has indicated that the documents in question did not originate from its offices and neither did the United States firm visit its Ulinzi House offices. Additionally, the Ministry has insisted that the complainants have never interacted with any official mandated to represent the Ministry of defense. “In line with the foregoing, today, investigators and complainants in the matter visited (Ulinzi House) the Ministry of Defence Headquarters to ascertain…

Oscar award-winning actress and Kenyan born star Lupita Nyong’o has sent an emotional tribute to 15-year-old Ugandan actress who succumbed to brain cancer. The actress, Nikita Pear Waligwa was featured as Lupita’s daughter called ‘Gloria’ in the film Queen of Katwe. Her death made news on Saturday, February 15, after it was established that she had lost the battle to brain cancer after continuous hospitalization at the International Hospital in Naalya, Kampala. Taking to her Instagram, the Hollywood based actress remembered her as a hardworking and talented girl, regretting her demise. Read: Lupita Nyong’o Stuns In Sh353 Million Diamond Jewellery At…

Media personality Njambi Koikai has recounted how her boyfriend left her for a younger lover during the most difficult time of her life, while she was ailing. The media personality suffered from a rare condition of Thoracic Endometriosis, an abnormal growth of endometrial cells outside the uterus that saw her undergo close to 21 surgeries. Speaking during the Buju Banton concert on Saturday night at the Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC), Njambi stated that she was alive because of God’s grace as people could not believe she would make it through. In particular, she stated that her then-boyfriend did not…

An early morning accident along Thika Road involving several vehicles has left several scores injured. According to clips circulating on social media, the accident took place at Muthaiga junction leading to a traffic snarl-up. Motorists were also advised to use alternative routes due to the gridlock caused. https://twitter.com/ItsDavidMaina/status/1229279332100694016 https://twitter.com/Ma3Route/status/1229268708360695808 Read: Several Passengers Feared Dead Following Tragic Accident Along Eldoret-Webuye Road Rescue operations have already been deployed to the ground, with the injured receiving first aid while others have been taken to the hospital. It is still unclear on the circumstances that led to the accident as the police authorities are yet…

Saumu Mbuvi, Nairobi County Governor Mike Sonko’s first daughter is reportedly expecting her second child. Through her Instagram, the mother of one shared a post with a fan during Valentine’s Day which exposed her protruding tummy leaving fans to speculate. She had spent her day with the less fortunate, cooked and provided them with gifts. Confirming her pregnancy, she posted another picture explaining how she spent her valentine’s day despite having pregnancy hormones that made her feel lazy. Read: Saumu Mbuvi Gushes About Lover, Lamu Senator Anwar Loitiptip “Wanna know how I spent my valentines; Woke up very early …pregnancy Hormones…

Friends of Jowie Irungu have apparently raised Sh80,000 so far via paybill in a bid to settle his Sh2 million cash bail and secure his freedom according to his sister, Nelius Irungu. Jowie is the prime suspect in the murder of Monica Kimani and has been in custody for close to two years. He was however freed on Sh2 million cash bail by High Court Judge James Wakiaga citing no compelling reasons to detain him as 15 witnesses had already testified in the murder case. After being granted bail, his allies and family took to social media to raise funds…

Social media has over the years advanced with the development of technology creating room for different forms of content creation. Content creators currently go by the name Influencers where they take and post pictures with different messages and captions depending on the brand they represent. According to Cambridge Dictionary 2018, An influencer is someone who can change or affect the way that people behave, through their social media presence with blog posts, videos, pictures, tweets, and so on. However, it has been established in the recent past that their life is not all rosy as a majority of these people…