Author: Mercy Auma

The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Noordin Haji has sought to have bail granted to Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal cancelled. Under a certificate of urgency via his lawyer Wesley Nyamache, Haji has stated that Lenolkulal violated his bail conditions by reshuffling his cabinet despite court orders. Lenolkulal’s house was first raided in February 2019, with detectives from the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) in what was termed as a procedural search over the loss of Sh2 billion county funds. Read: Magistrate Ogoti Quits Governor Moses Lenolkulal’s Case After Slapping Him With Ksh100M Bail He was then arrested in April 2019…

The two modern coast drivers involved in an accident along Mombasa-Nairobi road, Moses Wanjala aged 49 and Japhred Lucas aged 57 were long term, bosom friends who hailed from neighbouring villages. In a publication by the Nation, it is reported that the two had interacted a lot not knowing that their fate would be sealed by the road accident. According to the villagers who were yet to come to terms with the loss of the two people, they were described as people who had several years of experience on the road and had grown old in the same field. “We…

Applying for the new e-passport in Kenya was digitized in 2017 by the Kenya Migration Department thus manual travel documents replaced. The deadline for the application of the new passports was August 31, 2019, with those who bore the old ones expected to renew. It was, however, extended to March 1, 2020. The digitized procedure requires one to log into the eCitizen portal, they must have an internet connection. For an individual with no account with the Immigration Service Department, you are expected to register first. STEPS FOR APPLICATION.  Register on www.ecitizen.go.ke Go to immigration.ecitizen.go.ke and or Department of immigration services and click…

On Thursday, December 12, Kenya celebrated Jamhuri day in commemoration of 56 years of independence. The Kenyan flag was projected at the iconic Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai, for approximately three minutes, a move that made Kenyans swell with pride. According to reports by Arab Business Report published by Citizen, the display is estimated to have cost Sh6.9 million, although it is not clear whether it was a paid advert. ”The cost to place a promotional advert or message on the façade of the Burj Khalifa starts from AED250,000 (Ksh6.9 million) for a single three minute display, according to the…

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has refuted claims that there is a crisis at City Hall in regards to his corruption case. The city boss has insisted that he is in charge of all the operations of the county despite being barred by the court from his office. Consequently, there were reports that all county accounts have been frozen, but the embattled county chief has insisted that there is no vacuum of leadership despite not having a deputy governor. Through a statement by his Director of Communications Elkana Jacobs, he has refuted fears of a looming crisis adding that he was…

The National Assembly wants the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to probe Postmaster-General over millions of welfare funds that were unpaid. According to the National Assembly Public Accounts Committee (PAC), the DCI has been given 90 days to investigate the matter that details failure of payment of Sh159.06 million meant for orphans and people with disabilities dating from June 2015. A publication by the Nation details that the Social Department for Social Protection had contracted the Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) to deliver cash to vulnerable people across the country. However, the audit report by former Auditor General Edward Ouko…

Chief Inspector Sabina Kerubo, a suspect in the gruesome murder of Star Newspaper journalist Eric Oloo has been released from police custody over lack of sufficient proof. Ms Kerubo was released on Wednesday, December 11 after spending 14 days in police custody as per the prosecution request to pave way for more investigations. She had been arraigned on Monday, at Siaya Law Courts and did not take a plea with the prosecution led by Tracey Nambisia had requesting Principal Magistrate James Ong’ondo to detain her for 14 days to conclude investigation. The same judge, James Ong’odo granted her release after…

Kenyans on social media have poked fun at Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko over his goodwill message on Jamhuri Day. The Governor wished Kenyans a happy 56th Jamhuri Day on Thursday morning but failed to show up at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi, where Kenyans gathered to celebrate the day when Kenya became an autonomous republic. The post read, “Happy 56th Jamhuri Day to all Kenyans.” https://twitter.com/MikeSonko/status/1205022469372944384 Kenyans did not waste time and turned it into a comic relief with some sympathizing with him over his recent arrest while others bluntly made fun of it. Read: Uhuru Takes A Swipe At Sonko’s Senate Lawyers…

Stephen Matu, the Nakuru County Police Commander has banned all night social gatherings including parties during the December period extending to New year holidays. Through a press address on Wednesday evening, December 11, Matu stated that the move was to curb crime that has been on the rise over the past years, in that criminal activities would take advantage of the festive seasons at night. Matu cited incidences in the past where the night social gatherings have affected residents and led to destruction of properties and even death. The night social gatherings banned are those that begin from 6pm to…

Kenyan beauty and Keroche heiress Anerlisa Muigai has finally addressed the rumours swirling on social media over her alleged breakup with musician fiancee Ben Pol. The entrepreneur has been missing on social media for weeks after their engagement prompting her fans to speculate that she was having issues in her relationship. Earlier in the week, popular Tanzanian blogs had published that the love birds had parted ways adding that they had been having issues hence the hiatus on social media. Anerlisa however refuted the claims, terming them mere rumours, confirming that the two were still an item and their love…

The Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) have issued a warning to visitors over the inaccessibility of some parts of the Amboseli National Park due to heavy rains. Through a tweet on Wednesday, December 11, the KWS stated that some national parks and roads have been affected by the heavy rains in the country hence inaccessible. According to KWS, the Amboseli National Park was the most affected with the service stating that the park’s Kimana Gate was completely flooded hence impassable. “Following the continuing heavy rains countrywide, some of our National Parks’ roads have been adversely affected, especially Amboseli National Park. The…

The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is expected to be closed for one hour tomorrow, December 12, 2019 over Jamhuri Day celebrations. The closure according to an advisory to customers will be extended to Wilson Airport hence affecting scheduled flights. Flight 540 has advised its customers that the two airports, JKIA and Wilson will be closed for an hour between 11am and 12pm hence affecting the normal programming or causing delays. “Due to Jamhuri Day celebrations, no flights will be allowed to take off or land at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport between 11am and 12pm. If you will be…

Former world Record Holder in 2013 Berlin Marathon Wilson Kipsang was involved in a tragic accident on Sunday night, December 8, 2019. Kipsang was driving from Eldoret to Iten in the wee hours of the night before the accident took place at Kaptuli, Uasin Gishu County. His vehicle, a Toyota Prado hit a lorry and was badly damaged and although the athlete escaped unhurt, he sustained minor injuries and was rushed to Iten County Hospital. “We are lucky to survive. It was a matter of poor sizing on the road. We had tightened our safety belts and that is the…

Popular Kalenjin musician from Trans Mara, Narok County committed suicide over a domestic wrangle with his wife. The 21-year old Bernard Chepkwony, better known by his stage name Gidi, took his life on the night of December 5, after his wife allegedly declined to reunite with him. His body was found with a rope tied around his neck in Kuresoi, Nakuru county, just after he had visited the wife with an attempt to try and patch things up. According to K24, the deceased’s uncle, Charles Kimutai Langat, stated that his nephew had traveled from Angata Barigoi in Trans Mara to…

The family of John Mutinda, the man whose saloon car plunged into the Indian ocean at the Likoni channel has claimed that he was a depressed man who endured abuse from wife for years. Mutinda, aged 46, died on Saturday morning when he drove into the Likoni channel for unknown reasons. The wife, Ruth Mueni claimed that he had had a weird dream where he received a phone call from his late father thus prompting him to leave home in a hush. He arrived at the channel at 4.20am, according to the Kenya Ferry Services and was speeding and when…