Author: Mercy Auma

A video footage making rounds on social media displaying a Chinese senior official whipping a Kenyan waiter for reportedly showing late to work has angered netizens. According to K24, the video was captured last week by an insider at Chez Wou restaurant, located in Kileleshwa. The Chinese official is said to be the Head Chef in the hotel, hence was punishing the youthful waiter for allegedly reporting late to work. The video has angered netizens as the remourseful waiter is seen pleading for forgiveness as he writhes in pain. Additionally, parts of the video display the official questioning the waiter…

Radio presenter and comedian Felix Odiwuor popularly known as Jalang’o has finally responded to death threat allegations against Youtube content creator Edgar Obare. On Friday, Obare had alleged that his life was in danger after stating that he had been summoned by Jalang’o at the DCI. This was in reference to a video alluding that Jalang’o was cheating on his wife among other issues. Obare had indicated that he was forced to pull down the video due to threats. Read: Comedian Jalang’o Allegedly Impregnates Mombasa Model (Photos) Taking to his Instagram in a detailed post, the renowned radio presenter refuted the…

Kenyan gospel musician famously known as Papa Dennis has been found dead. Apparently, reports indicate that he might have jumped from the seventh floor of a building in a case of suicide with other speculations indicating that he might have been pushed. The musician’s death was announced by some of his celebrity friends through Instagram, with the caption “rest in peace.” For instance, Terrence creative, a content creator appealed to police offices in Pangani to help in transporting the body. “Rest in Peace Papa Dennis. May God protect us, artists. It is so sad, yaani, something must be addressed,” he…

The Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) has refuted claims that he has ordered for the arrest of former Agriculture CS Mwangi Kiunjuri. Online reports had earlier indicated that the DPP Noordin Haji had summoned Kiunjuri over the Sh50 billion maize scandal, entailing importation funds for the financial years 2016/17 and 2017/18. Through the official twitter handle, the DPP asked the public to ignore the reports as they were pure speculations and untrue. “Please note that this information circulating on social media is untrue and should be ignored,” read the tweet. Read: Former Agriculture CS Mwangi Kiunjuri Summoned Over Ksh50 Billion Maize…

NRG presenter and talent manager Rachel Muthoni Njeru popularly known as Mwalimu Rachel has finally responded after being charged with robbery with violence contrary to section 299 (2) of the penal code. Section 296 (2) of the Penal Code reads, “If the offender is armed with any dangerous or offensive weapon or instrument, or is in company with one or more other person or persons, or if, at or immediately before or immediately after the time of the robbery, he wounds, beats, strikes or uses any other personal violence to any person, he shall be sentenced to death.” Taking to…

Renowned journalist Larry Madowo was rushed to the hospital yesterday in what he termed as a “medical emergency”. Through a Twitter post, the British Broadcasting Cooperation (BBC) scribe, covered in a face mask, is seen being lifted onto an ambulance. Madowo, however, refuted speculations by his followers that he had been infected with the deadly Coronavirus. “It’s all fun and games until you end up in the ER considering your own mortality. No, it wasn’t for Coronavirus. And yes, I’ll live,” read the tweet. https://twitter.com/LarryMadowo/status/1225448922920968193 Read Also: Larry Madowo’s Fierce Mass Shooting Criticism On America Irks Some Residents Coming at a…

Government Pathologist Dickson Mchana has revealed that the Kakamega Primary school children died of suffocation. According to the pathologist who is also based at the Kakamega Referral Hospital, the autopsy conducted on six of the children who were reported dead after the stampede attained the same results. Mchana stated that the autopsy was conducted on the six children because the circumstances under which they died were known, however, he has insisted that autopsies will be carried out on the remaining children. “We did a limited autopsy because the circumstances are known but all in all, the six all died of…

A man from Kathonzweni, Makueni County has been contained after deflating a priest’s car tyres with a firearm for allegedly catching him pants down with his wife. The man identified as Thomas Kimeu Mulwa is said to have arrived at his house on Thursday at 2AM, only to find a strange car parked outside and upon inquiry, he found out that it belonged to Gatundu Catholic priest, Father Wesonga Maloba. According to the police, he knocked on the door but got no response hence went berserk to an extent of shooting the tyres. “He knocked on the door but there…

A 42-year-old woman has withdrawn sexual assault charges against an aide to Nyandarua County MCA. The suspect, Samuel Kahuho is a personal assistant to Ndaragwa Central MCA David Maitai, and according to police reports, he is said to have sexually assaulted the woman in his boss’s office. Through an application filed in a Nyahururu Court, the woman withdrew the charges and forgave the suspect based on her Christian beliefs and teachings on forgiveness. “I am an ardent Christian and since the defendant is also my friend, I have decided to forgive him and bury the hatchet,” she told the magistrate…

The Kenyatta owned Brookside Milk Company has been ordered to pay an 80-year-old man Sh1.5 million for using his image for promotional services without his consent and an additional Sh1.6 for job termination. The Man, David Gicheru according to Business Daily is said to have been employed as a plumber before his image was used on calendars that were distributed in Tanzania and Uganda. In her ruling, Justice Hellen Wasilwa indicated that Gicheru’s privacy was violated adding that he was not paid for it. “I find that he is entitled to damages for the infringement and I award him Ksh1.5…

The tenure of late Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi having served as President of Kenya for 24 years detailed different institutions being named after him. For instance, many public institutions and roads were named in honour of his legacy, while he fully contributed to the establishment of others. Here is a list of some Public institutions named after him: 1. Moi International Airport. Moi International Airport is located in Mombasa and managed by the Kenya Airport Authority that was named after Moi during his tenure as President. It is the second-largest airport in Kenya and details both local and international transportation.…

The Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) taskforce has postponed BBI rallies to allow Kenyans mourn the death of former President Daniel Arap Moi, with new dates set to be announced later. In a press statement signed by Paul Mwangi, the taskforce joint secretary stated that the rally dates would be announced soon. “The steering Committee on the implementation of the Building Bridges to a united Kenya task force report wishes to announce the postponement of the scheduled public engagements which had been advertised. This is in honour of the late former president of the Republic of Kenya his Excellency Daniel Toroitich…

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has been reprieved after a magistrate ordered for unfreezing of five bank accounts belonging to him. Chief Magistrate Martha Mutuku has ordered the Assets Recovery Agency to immediately unfreeze the bank accounts stating that the agency failed to seek extension following the orders that expired. Sonko’s bank accounts were frozen last month following graft charges. “The agency was riding on expiry court orders. They should give approached the court for the extension as required by the law upon expiry of the December orders,” said Chief Magistrate Mutuku. Read: Court Declines To Block Sonko From Appointing Deputy In…

Kenya’s second President Daniel Arap Moi, died on Tuesday morning and through a presidential proclamation, President Uhuru Kenyatta announced his passing. Moi served as president for 24 years before handing over the reins of power to Mwai Kibaki. During his tenure, Moi was deputized by four vice presidents, two of whom are still alive. Here is a list of the Vice Presidents who served under him: Josephat Karanja. Josephat Karanja was Kenya’s fifth vice president who served between 1988-1989 and died in 1994. His political career picked up following his association with people from the West mainly the US…

Dr Ezekiel Mutua, the CEO of Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has banned listening to four radio stations in school vehicles for airing unrated content. Mutua has directed school administrators to ensure drivers adhere to the ban and not switch on the said radio stations while driving school children. The four stations banned are; Kiss FM, Ghetto Radio, Radio Jambo and Classic 105. “We wish to inform the school administrator and parents that according to our broadcasting and monitoring unit, most radio stations are notorious for adult discussions in the morning,” Dr Mutua said. Read : Ezekiel Mutua Wants Ethic’s Tarimbo…