Author: Mercy Auma

Medics from Mombasa County have threatened to down their tools over non-payment of salaries from November last year. In details revealed to Kahawa Tungu, the medics stated that the strike will commence on January 11, 2021 at midnight. This, they said is after their demands were not met and the 7-day strike notice expired. Among the issues raised nonpayment of salaries from November last year. Others are non-remittance of statutory deduction (such as NHIF, bank loans), delayed Promotions and redesignation. The medics further expressed their disappointment through their union leaders stating that they had been evicted from their rented homes…

A Police Constable has shot himself dead in Makupa, Mombasa County, Coast Police Boss Manasseh Musyoka has confirmed. The officer, Constable Jacob Masha used a G3 rifle to shoot himself in his house on Sunday night although the motive for the incident is yet to be determined. According to authorities, they heard a gunshot from their colleague who was attached Makupa Police Line’s house and upon rushing there, they found he had committed suicide. The 32-year-old was found lying in a pool of blood with a bullet having exited from his forehead. The body has since been moved to the…

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party will disqualify aspirants who fuel violence ahead of the party primaries. According to John Mbadi, the ODM Chairperson, the party’s NEC has issued directives for tangible grounds for those aspirants who use violence to be disqualified. This, Mbadi says is aimed to restore peace and sanity in the party and do away with goons who are soiling the party’s good name. “For years ODM has been branded as chaotic and violent during nominations and we are about to change this narrative as we have directed the board to first eliminate violent aspirants so as…

Four men, Mohammed Muhammud Wako alias Hussein Mohammed, James Owino Opere, Jonah Saluni Tuuko and Samakin Lesingiran who were accused of trespassing, forging title deed for land in Karen will remain in custody. The suspects were arrested and arraigned for trespassing, forging title deed belonging to a prominent politician’s land in Karen. Speculations allude that the Karen land belongs to President Uhuru Kenyatta’s family. Appearing before Senior Resident Magistrate Jane Kamau, the state wanted the four to be detained for seven days pending the conclusion of investigations. They will however be held for two more days as detectives conclude investigations…

Today, Kenya has recorded 2,216 new Covid-19 infections in the last 24 hours after 8,669 samples were tested. The country’s caseload is now at 304,350. This brings the cumulative tests so far conducted to 3,065,623 with the positivity rate now at 25.6%. On a sad note, 3 patients have succumbed to the virus bringing the cumulative death toll to 5,404. Consequently, 775 patients have recovered from the disease, 578 from the Home-Based Isolation and Care program while 197 are from various health facilities countrywide. Total recoveries now stand at 259,308 Vaccination Update:  As of January 4th, 2022, a total of…

COTU SG Francis Atwoli has dismissed DP William Ruto’s popularity in Western saying that the region is sealed for the Azimio la Umoja Movement. Atwoli further downplayed Ruto’s popularity in the region stating that his massive visits will yield no votes for him ahead of the 2022 polls. For instance, the vocal SG stated that the region will only elect leaders associated with Raila Odinga-led Azimio la Umoja. “I want to assure William Samoei Ruto that even if he visited Western Kenya 20 times per week he is not going to get any votes from Western Kenya. Western Kenya is…

Detectives are probing the death of a 26-year-old man who was found dead in a lodging in Mlolongo, Machakos County. The man, identified as Clinton Wanakacha was found unconscious in Mathiathia Guest House. According to the DCI, Clinton had booked a room at the guest house and was accompanied by an unidentified woman. The woman has since gone missing although two used condoms were discovered in the room. “Detectives are investigating the murder of a 26-year-old man who was found dead at a lodging in Mlolongo, Machakos county. Clinton Wanakacha’s lifeless body was found today morning sprawled on the bed…

Kenya has announced 2,402 new Covid-19 cases from a sample size of 10,638 tested in the last 24 hours. The caseload is now at 302,134. The positivity rate is now at 22.6%. Total confirmed positive cases are now 302,134 and cumulative tests so far conducted are 3,056,954. On a sad note, 7 patients have succumbed to the virus bringing the cumulative death toll to 5,401. Today 1,982 patients have recovered from the disease, 1,929 from the Home-Based Isolation and Care program while 53 are from various health facilities countrywide. Total recoveries now stand at 258,533. A total of 1,124 patients…

Kenya Power has been ordered to pay Sh2 million to a minor who suffered permanent disability after he was electrocuted in Mbita. In a ruling by Justice Kiarie wa Kiarie, Kenya Power will pay the aforementioned amount to cater for future medical expenses as well as part of damages and for the pain he underwent. The judge noted that the minor is still undergoing counseling for the ugly scars sustained following the electrocution hence will need to cater to the medical expenses. “After considering the injuries sustained by the minor and the prognosis given by the doctor, I will set…

Kenyans have expressed mixed reactions after fast-food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) announced that it has run out of potatoes used to make fries. KFC which is renowned for its famous fries and Chicken through a statement yesterday announced that it had run out of potatoes adding that their team was working to have the issue resolved. The fast-food chain further offered options for combo meals including ugali as a replacement for their fries and chicken. “Fam it was truly a Furaha December. Mlikula sherehe with your KFC faves. Y’all loved our chips a little too much, and we’ve run…

A defilement suspect who had escaped from custody last year in June has been re-arrested in Maragua, Murang’a County. 20-year-old Andrew Ngugi Wairimu alias Makali was ambushed at the border of Maragua town following a tip-off to detectives. He had attempted to resist arrest while wielding a machete but detectives managed to stop him from fleeing. Makai had been arrested last year for gang rape and has two separate defilement charges, pending before Kigumo Law courts. Consequently, a warrant for his arrest was issued by the same court. Read: Budalangi Authorities Ban Disco Matanga To Curb Rampant Defilement Cases According to…

Covid-19 Stats: Today, 1,223 people have contracted Covid-19 after 4,003 samples were tested in the last 24 hours. The country’s caseload is now at 299,732. This brings the positivity rate to 30.6% with the cumulative tests so far conducted now at 3,046,316. Sadly, 10 deaths have been reported bringing the country’s cumulative death toll to 5,394. Also, 2,436 patients have recovered from the disease, 2,335 from the Home-Based Isolation and Care program while 101 are from various health facilities countrywide. Total recoveries now stand at 256,551. Read: 1,354 test Positive for Covid-19 as Three Succumb A total of 1,089 patients are…

Kanduyi MP Wafula Wamunyiniy’s DAP-K Party has endorsed Rift Valley Regional Police Commander George Natembeya for Trans Nzoia Governor in the 2022 elections. Through a press conference held in the Western region, the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) unveiled Natembeya as the party’s candidate for the Governorship position. Defense CS, Eugene Wamalwa described Natembeya as a very capable man for the job adding that he will clinch the seat. “Miaka kumi tulikua tumekwama kwa matope ya FORD Kenya, yule anaenda kutukwamua sio mwingine ni nani?” Wamalwa posed. Read: Police Spokesperson Charles Owino To Retire In December In Readiness For Siaya…

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has launched investigations into the accident that claimed nine lives along the Webuye-Eldoret road yesterday. The early morning accident on Sunday involved a 14-seater 2NK matatu which hit a stationary lorry at Musembe. 8 people died on the spot and several others were injured. Confirming the incident, Kakamega Police Boss Hassan Barua said the driver of the matatu also died on the spot although they are yet to establish whether the accident was due to overspeeding or poor visibility. Through a statement, NTSA said that it has formed a team comprising of Investigators,…

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala to answer to incitement charges. In videos making rounds online, the legislator was captured making utterances meant to incite the public and cause violence ahead of the planned Azimio la Umoja tour in Bukhungu Stadium. Malala had called off the meeting slated for Friday while urging the organizers of the event to seek his permission as the region is his “bedroom.” “I have heard you (Mudavadi) saying that you will not attend the meeting. You all know that Kakamega is my territory. I want to tell the…