Author: Mercy Auma

Puzzling banners hoisted at Nyayo footbridge, Pangani Estate have thrown the internet into a frenzy with netizens tearing into the judiciary and demanding for accountability. The banners that were apparently placed overnight read, “We demand a working judiciary free of corrupt judges now”. They are written in bold letters, bear different messages linked to corruption and major scandals in the country and are very visible to pedestrians and motorists using either side of the road. https://twitter.com/Ibra_MosheQs/status/1222057136215265280 For instance, in one of the banners, the Akasha case is mentioned following the ruling by a US court to jail Ibrahim Akasha for…

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Leader Raila Odinga has refuted claims that he went looking for the Deputy President William Ruto before the handshake. During the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) in Mombasa, Mama Ngina Waterfront Park, Odinga stated that he never went to look for the DP as there were only two presidential candidates in the race; him and President Uhuru Kenyatta. “Look for you as who? There were only two candidates. You were not a candidate. If I was to look for anyone that would be Uhuru. I did not reach for Uhuru. But that is the past,” said Odinga.…

The Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) consultative meeting in Mombasa started on a wrong note with scuffles witnessed in different incidences. Politicians allied to the Deputy President William Ruto were blocked by the crowd from accessing the Park and sitting at the VIP section on the dais which resulted to a commotion. According to reports, the Majority leader Kipchumba Murkomen, Gatundu South Member of Parliament (MP) Moses Kuria and Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa tried to make their way into the park but the crowd did not have it. They were booed and together with their security restrained from accessing the VIP…

Kenyan music producer popularly known as Magix Enga narrowly escaped death after his vehicle was involved in an accident along Thika Road. The accident apparently took place at midnight, on Friday, January 25 leaving his two seater Mazda MX-5 badly wrecked. According to reports, he is yet to make a statement about the crash, although he confirmed the incident by posting a video of the wreckage on Twitter. https://twitter.com/magix_enga/status/1220871394235428864 Read: Magix Enga Bows To Pressure, Removes Copyright Strike Against Harmonize’s “Uno” https://twitter.com/KeitusPromo/status/1220958708395540480 The renowned music producer is not new to controversy, as in the recent past he has been caught up…

President Uhuru Kenyatta has responded to the story published by the New York Times blaming the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) for the death of three Americans during the manda Bay attack in Lamu. In an article published on Wednesday, January 22, the New York Times stated that while other American troops and support staff were confined in tents, Kenyan forces hid in grass hence less protection was left outside to battle the attackers making the Americans easy target to the enemy. The publication alluded that the attack was aided by some Kenyan staff from the Manda Bay. President Uhuru while…

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader and AU High Representative on Infrastructure Raila Odinga has sent a sounding warning to leaders intending to sabotage the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) exercise that is scheduled country wide. While addressing the media at Nairobi’s Radisson Blue Hotel, Odinga stated that it would be misguided and unfortunate for anyone trying to sabotage the exercise as it is the people’s and is meant for national cohesion. Additionally, the former Prime Minister reiterated his past remarks insisting that he has never stated he wants to be the head of state come 2022. “It will be misguided and…

The Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) have refuted the story published by The New York Times indicating that they were behind the death of three Americans during the Manda Bay attack in Lamu. The Kenya Military Spokesperson, Colonel Paul Njuguna rubbished the claims that the KDF hid in grass hence exposing the Americans to the attackers. In an interview by Nation, Njuguna stated that the investigations on the attack are not yet concluded hence the truth can only be determined after finalization of the report. “It is strange where the news report is coming from and why at this time when…

The United States Army has faulted  the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) following the Manda Bay attack that left three Americans dead. In a report by the New York Times, KDF are said to have caused the death of the three Americans after hiding in grass hence exposing them to the attackers. The publication notes that while other American troops and support staff were confined in tents, less protection was left outside to battle the attackers hence making them easy target. “Many of the local Kenyan forces, assigned to defend the base, hid in the grass while other American troops and…

Deputy President William Ruto allies have been warned against causing chaos at the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) forums following their declaration and interest to attend the consultative meetings. While addressing the media on Wednesday, legislators in support of the BBI welcomed the Tanga tanga counterparts, however insisting that they should attend the forum with the aim of building the nation. Led by Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed, Nairobi County Senator Johnson Sakaja and Kieni MP Kanini Kega, they reiterated that the meeting was open to every Kenyan in reference to the consultative meeting to be held in Mombasa…

The stalemate continues at the University of Nairobi (UoN) with embattled Prof Stephen Kiama and Prof Isaac Mbeche flex muscles. This follows a directive by the Employment and Labour Relations Court suspending the decision that revoked Prof Kiama’s appointment as the UoN Vice Chancellor. Judge Maureen Onyango also blocked Prof Issac Mbeche from taking over as the varsity’s acting VC. Following the court order, Kiama sent Mbeche on his annual leave effective immediately. Read: UoN VC Drama: Prof Kiama Warns Stakeholders From Entering Into Agreements With Prof Mbeche In the gazette notice, Kiama appointed Madara Ogot as the acting Deputy…

17 students from Kabianga High School in Belgut, Kericho County have been suspended after failing to sit for exams on Saturday (Sabbath). The students are said to have failed to do the exams on Saturday with the excuse that they were Seventh Day Adventists (SDAs) hence prompting the school principal to take action. According to the principal Dr Joash Oloo, they are said to have boycotted the exams and instead went to church for worship. “We instructed them to sit for their exam between 5.30am and 7.30am on Sabbath day which had not really breached their doctrine or teachings,” said…

Valentine’s Day, which is celebrated on February 14, annually is often regarded as a lovers’ affair, with different acts of romance displayed to commemorate the day. It is celebrated globally, and also referred to as Saint Valentine’s Day originating from the Western Christians in a bid to honor an earlier saint who was referred to as Valentinus. To couples and people in relationships, this is always the time to appreciate one’s partner through gifts, vacations, trips, proposals and many more love languages that work. Some people are lucky enough to celebrate their birthdays on Valentine’s day. Read: Man Spends Ksh63,000…

Kenyan born and Oscar award winning actress Lupita Nyong’o stole the show at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards after stepping out wearing diamond jewellery worth Sh353 million ($3.5 million). Lupita, who attended the awards was also nominated for her role after starring in the horror movie Us. The sassy actress was nominated alongside Renee Zellweger for outstanding performance in the Los Angeles’ based awards although she lost to the latter. According to online sources, Lupita was dressed by fashion stylist Micaele Erlanger, with her Luis Vuitton said to be embellished with 20,000 sequins and 12,000 glass beads. https://www.instagram.com/p/B7jp-mUJEyd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Read:I…

The Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai today, January 20, issued a directive that VIPs involved in crime or suspected to be involved in the same will have their security details withdrawn, their certificates cancelled and firearms withdrawn until they were cleared by courts. Mutyambai alluded that despite the commitment to have VIPs’ security maintained, they had to uphold the rule of law by being law abiding citizens and keep away from crime and criminal activities. For instance, he insisted that the National Police Service is very committed in maintaining law and order as a mandate they hold, however, he…

The Inspector General of Police, Hillary Mutyambai through a statement has stated that the National Police will not provide security to VIPs involved or suspected to be involved in crime until they are cleared by courts. According to the statement, the said VIPs will also have their firearm certificates cancelled and the guns withdrawn. The IG has indicated that despite their commitment as police to diligently offer protection in accordance with the National Police Service Act, VIPs should be able to reciprocate by abiding by the constitutional laws at all times. “Accordingly, it is the expectation of the Service that…