Author: Mercy Auma

Jubilee Secretary General Raphael Tuju is in trouble following a botched loan deal associated with his Karen based Dari Restaurant. The East African Development Bank (EADB) is now demanding Sh1.4 billion loan that has accumulated after being defaulted since 2017. According to the bank, the loan was advanced on July 31, 2015 at Sh951 million and has been defaulted since 2017, accumulating huge amounts of interests. The bank then resorted to filing a case before a London court seeking to compel the Tuju-owned restaurant to pay the loan together with the accumulated interest. Read: DP Ruto Slams Raphael Tuju For…

A 41 year old John Nyambok has been killed in Ndori village Homa Bay Constituency after a fight arose over widow inheritance. Nyambok was involved in an intense fight with his village mate after the two discovered they both slept with a widow on her matrimonial bed, creating confusion on who is to inherit her. Nyambok and his village mate held a meeting after discovering they both eyed the widow and were interested in inheriting her since the death of her husband two years ago. It was then that the two started hurling insults at each other which escalated to…

A thwarted Barclays ATM heist has led to the arrest of four, Hillary Ng’eno (KK security), Jared Nyang’au(G4S), Douglas Momanyi (bodaboda rider) and Jacob Barasa. According to the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) George Kinoti, the suspects had plotted to steal money form the Barclays Bank ATM, and were caught via a mobile phone used to make the call. Through their official social media accounts, the DCI revealed that a nylon sack expected to be used in the heist for loading cash together with the motorbike were recovered. https://twitter.com/DCI_Kenya/status/1186927204875194368 The four are under police custody awaiting arraignment in court. Read:…

Flamboyant entrepreneur and mogul Zari Hassan famously known as the boss lady has thrown the internet into a frenzy with new photos of the new mansion with her new husband. Earlier, the socialite had given a glimpse of the empty villa, with a nip of painting details, colours and rooms. She was under pressure to move out of the house alleged to be Diamond’s after they parted ways. However, she has resurfaced with new details of the polished house, almost complete with furniture and electronics. Read: KQ Responds To Zari Hassan’s Theft Claims, Pledge To Solve It In a video…

Embattled Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has come out to address the claims that he was chased out of the VIP podium during the Mashujaa Day celebrations on Sunday, October 20. Earlier reports indicated that the governor, who had arrived earlier for the event, was asked to leave the podium due to graft charges against him. It was alleged that the orders were received from State House indicating that the President did not want to associate with politicians who were battling court cases. Waititu has explained that although he gatecrashed the event and showed up uninvited, he was not chased out…

A police officer attached to Jogoo Police Station has been arrested by detectives regarding Sh10.5 billion lost in the National Youth Service (NYS) scandal. The officer, Corporal Caroline Atieno Mango has been accused by the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for deliberately failing to remit taxes linked to her four companies. According to the information gathered by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) detectives, the four companies Maanti Logistics, Ajol General Enterprises, Carrotexx Enterprise and Jupecar Garments dealt with general supply of office equipment. Shockingly, three of the companies have listed Corporal Caroline Mango as their director, with only a change…

Two people were on Tuesday left with serious burn injuries after a Chang’aa boiler exploded in Machakos County. The two who were said to be brewing chang’aa illegally before the boiler exploded, although the cause of the explosion has not yet been identified. According to Citizen TV, the two are yet to be attended to and given medical attention as they have been locked in a house near Yatta National Youth College. The area Villager Elder Alois Mutiso has linked the locking up of the two victims to fear of arrest as Chang’aa brewing was declared illegal. Read: Two Chinese…

Renowned city pastor and motivational speaker Robert Burale has confessed to having being addicted to strippers at a point in his life. In an interview with K24, the pastor said that he had a thing for strippers where he would spend huge amounts of money to be entertained by them, a move that made him broke and full of debts. “I used to live with both my parents during primary and secondary school but at some point, they separated. Life was good as we were living a high-end life before I went to study marketing in London. I enjoyed going…

Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja has failed to honor an invitation by Senate committee probing his impeachment. The embattled Governor was expected to make an appearance today, Tuesday October 22 to weigh in on the issues raised to the committee probing his impeachment. Samboja was to defend himself against allegations leveled by the Members of County Assembly (MCAs) following his impeachment on the basis of gross misconduct, misappropriation of funds and failure to assent to the 2019/2020 budget. Instead of showing up, the County Chief sent his lawyer Nelson Havi who narrated that the Governor was not in a position…

Hopeful upcoming Kenyan marathoner Patrick Cheruiyot has been confirmed dead just a few days after dropping out of a race in Austria. Cheruiyot, who took part in the Graz Marathon in Austria last weekend was forced to withdraw just after covering 3 kilometers. The management agency known as Volare Sports, was managing the athlete and said that the he had complained of headaches and was later returned home for treatment at Nairobi Hospital. “It is with sadness to announce that Volare athlete Patrick Cheruiyot passed away. Patrick was an upcoming athlete, training in Kapkitony, Kenya. He complained of headache and…

Embattled Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu is a man under siege, as his miseries don’t seem to come to an end. On Sunday during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Mombasa, the governor was asked to vacate a seat at the VIP podium, a move that was said to be made under stern instructions. According to the Nation, the  Governor arrived earlier than other County bosses, and took a seat reserved for Mombasa Woman Representative Asha Hussein. Suddenly, a group of organizers walked up to him and in the process, he picked up a call and walked out. He was then seen having…

Tanzanian singer Rajab Abdul Kahali popularly known as Harmonize on Sunday launched a food programme offering free meals to the less fortunate. The restaurant dubbed ‘Konde Boy Mgahawa’ will be supplying free food for the next six months to the needy every Sunday. Just last week, the renowned East African musician announced the launching of his new label Konde Music Worldwide after a dramatic exit from Diamond’s owned Wasafi. According to the singer, the restaurant has been part of his ambitions for quite some time, and the accomplishment is viewed as a dream come true. “Hakika Inaenda Kuwa Siku Kubwa…

Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli has quashed the lingering rumors regarding his health with a televised speech. Over the weekend , there were speculations in the media that the Tanzanian President had suffered a heart attack and was seriously ill. It was speculated following his disappearance from the public eye for seven days, and the move to change office from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma. The buzz on social media was speculated with some of the media houses in Tanzania reporting that he had been airlifted and was undergoing treatment abroad. The President yesterday came out in the public and…

Gospel singer and reality tv star Bahati and wife Diana Marua have celebrated three years in marriage in style, covering bedroom with roses and candles. Bahati commemorated the day in style, by thanking his wife for sticking with him when he had nothing and being his shoulder. The singer and father of four made fun of the fact that they had sired two children in a span of three years. “I CAN’T BELIEVE ♥️ I can’t Believe We’re Celebrating 3 Years Anniversary Today. You Know I love you and Words will never be enough to Pour out how Much I…

The mystery woman said to have sired twins with the late Fidel Odinga, Phoebe Akinyi Gweno, has come out to disown Ida Odinga’s suit. According to Akinyi who wants to set the record straight, the court wrangle is malicious encumbered with ill motives aimed to serve personal interests. Through her lawyer John Swaka, Akinyi said that she wants to be enjoined in the case and make matters clear by setting the record straight. “The petition is marred with ill will and malicious motives, creating a tussle with the deceased’s widow on one side and the deceased’s mother and siblings on…