Author: Mercy Auma

Sensational singer and entertainer Jacob Obunga better known by his stage name Otile Brown has been forced to pull down his latest jam dubbed “Nakuelewa” featuring girlfriend Nabayet after pressure from parents. According to the controversial singer, Nabbi’s parents mounted pressure to have the video deleted as their daughter had been featured as a video vixen. Through his Instagram videos, the singer stated that he would make up to his fans as he had to pull down the video barely a week after it had been uploaded. For instance, it has since been revealed that Nabbi’s parents were disappointed she…

Gatundu South Member of Parliament Moses Kuria has criticized a group of demonstrators that staged protests against him yesterday, Wednesday, December 18 in Gatundu. Through a Facebook post, Kuria alluded that the demonstrators had been paid to tarnish his name but did not succeed, adding that his legacy and achievements triumphed. The demonstrations were linked to Kuria apparently disrespecting President Uhuru Kenyatta yet he was his area MP. Kuria, in a satirical manner, mimicked the number of demonstrators with pictures that captured the movement that was unsuccessful. Read: Moses Kuria Apologizes To Waiguru’s Husband After Receiving Warning “Pray for me,…

Sarah Cohen, widow of slain Dutch tycoon, Tob Cohen has renewed her war with the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Boss George Kinoti, extending it to the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) Noordin Haji. Sarah has filed a suit against the DPP and DCI demanding payout in form of money in what she termed as illegal detention of her Kitusuru home. The property estimated to be worth Sh400 million of value, according to Sarah through her lawyer was illegally ceased and together with other expenses result to Sh500 million. In a publication by a local daily, the embattled widow wants…

High Court has barred professor George Wajakoya from representing the family of slain Rongo University Student Sharon Otieno in trial murder case. According to a ruling by Justice Ngenye Macharia, Wajakoya had privy knowledge of the case that would interfere with Migori Governor Okoth Obado being accorded a fair trial. The victim’s family however has been given the liberty to engage other lawyers that would aid in the quest for justice. This follows an application filed by Migori Governor asking that the lawyer be disqualified from the case on grounds that he had been given important information regarding the case.…

The new development at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has thrown the internet into a frenzy igniting different reactions. At the JKIA parking lot is a Christmas tree with gifts and decorations sparsely positioned, in which Kenyans term as sub standard. According to some Kenyans, an international airport of JKIA’s caliber should display an extraordinary and exquisite tree. Netizens therefore did not shy away from expressing their disappointment as they called on the airport to enhance it or rather take it away. Read: JKIA To Be Closed For 1 Hour On Jamhuri Day Some went ahead and referenced King…

Over 50 Kenya Airways (KQ) passengers were left stranded at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, on Tuesday night, December 17. The passengers who were expected to have arrived in Nairobi later in the day were forced to stay at the airport for over six hours. According to K24, some of the passengers narrated that they had already boarded the flight when the announcement was made, citing the excuse that the door could not close properly with a promise of an alternative plane. The move according to the passengers was to avoid an incident that would most…

Renowned and controversial Ugandan activist Stella Nyanzi has been awarded Sh1.4 million by a Ugandan court. The High Court in Kampala on Monday, December 16 awarded Nyanzi for the violation of her right to movement following a ban after she was stopped from travelling outside the country. In a publication by a Ugandan daily, the activist was awarded Sh50 million Ugandan currency,($14,000/£11,000) after the Immigration department blocked her from leaving the country on March 19, 2017, for an academic conference that was to be held in Amsterdam. Nyanzi had filed a suit over infringement of her rights, loss of money…

An angry mob pounced on a police officer attached to Kariobangi Police Station in Korogocho slums in Nairobi, and stonned him to death. The police officer was in the company of his colleague when they made the attempt to arrest a suspect who raised alarm and called for the public to intervene. In the process, the irate mob swirled out of nowhere and hurled stones at the officers, killing one on the spot while the other scattered for safety. According to the police, the suspect in question was resisting arrest and when the officers tried to forcefully have him arrested,…

A most recent documentary by the BBC Africa has exposed the evil behind African women who are trafficked to India as sex slaves to sell their bodies. According to the expose’, young women from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania among other African countries are lured into the trade in the name of getting a job, and in reality they are traded for sex and left to live in pathetic conditions. Grace, a young Kenyan girl and a mother who is a singer and musician wanted to make ends meet when she was informed of a job vacancy in India. Her dreams to…

Sh6.33 billion of taxpayers’ money has gone down the drain after the Kenyan government spent it for a ghost fertilizer plant that was never built. According to a state audit report, the payment linked to a Belgium bank started in the 1970s with the recent amount lost to botched Ken-Ren Chemical and Fertiliser plant totaling to Sh6.33 billion. Kenya had earlier paid Sh3.9 billion to Australian and Belgium governments for the failed construction of fertilizer plant at Changamwe, Mombasa County. “The Government of Kenya has paid a payment of Euro 21.2 million (Sh2.48 billion) towards settlement of government guaranteed debts…

The Court of Appeal Judge Otieno Odek 56, was found dead in his Groove Hut apartment, Milimani, Kisumu County on Monday, December 16, where he lived alone. According to Nyanza Regional Police Commander Vincent Makokha, a team of investigators had been dispatched to probe the incident before Odek’s body was moved to the mortuary. However, new details have emerged raising suspicion on the cause of his death. According to the Star, Odek was found face-up and naked in bed, one hand behind the head and with a blanket up to his chest. In addition, three out of a pack of…

Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua has claimed that his life is in danger, citing an incident at State House where the Deputy President William Ruto threatened him. According to Mutua, DP Ruto, held his hand and said that he was aware of what he was saying against him, adding that he threatened to teach him a lesson. “…naye (William Ruto) akanishika mkono kwa nguvu akaniambia wewe jamaa nimeskia vile umesema, umekuwa ukinishambulia na sasa lazima nikugonge na nitakugonga, nitakufunza funzo,” said Mutua. This loosely translates to,” Ruto held my hand violently and said that he was aware of my criticism against…

Controversial Pastor Ng’ang’a is engrossed in yet another scandal where he is being accused of grabbing land belonging to an elderly woman. The woman, identified as Susan Ngina Kanyali from Ngong, in Kajiado County has claimed that the Pastor grabbed part of her land and built a structure on it. In a publication by Nation, Susan is said to have written a letter to the County Land Board in 2016 demanding her rights for the land. Additionally, it has been established that the National Land Commission (NLC) had declared the land rightfully hers after a search. Read: Pastor Ng’ang’a’s 2-week…

Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) of Nairobi have set a motion to impeach Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko following corruption case he is battling and the consequent ruling that bars him from accessing office. In a Saturday December 14, meeting involving the city MCAs from all political divides, an apparent special sitting has been called that will most likely result in tabling of an impeachment motion. In a local publication, the meeting was a follow up from the one held at the Windsor Hotel on Friday, December 13 over the state of the County following the ruling barring Sonko from…

Gatundu South Member of Parliament Moses Kuria on Saturday December 14, attacked Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua over a statement released on the state of the handshake. This is in reference to an interview at a local radio station where former Machakos Senator Johnstone Muthama stated that the Wiper party would no longer work with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila odinga and alluded to pledging support to Deputy President William Ruto. “Now that Uhuru is retiring, the next President will be either Ruto or Raila Odinga. And as a community, we should do a careful calculation to ensure we…