Author: Mercy Auma

The Commission for University Education (CUE) has yet again revoked Johnson Sakaja’s degree after concluding investigations into the authenticity of his academic papers. In a letter addressed to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) CUE says the Gubernatorial aspirant has not submitted any proof to show he studied and acquired the degree at the Team University. Notably, CUE while summoning Sakaja a few weeks ago had asked him to present certain documents to prove he was a student and graduated from the aforementioned University. Among them were: Application and admission letters from the university, and evidence of registration including…

Police have issued a statement following the viral video circulating on social media capturing a minor smoking ‘bhang’. The authorities condemned the acts more so the fact that the video clip was filmed by an adult and shared on social media. Thus, they have warned against further transmission of the clip on social media adding that dire actions would be taken against those found doing the same. “And of extreme concern is the fact that the act and its filming seem to be done by either an adult or adults, all unperturbed by what is transpiring. This is not only…

Kenyan man Anthony Kamau has finally been extradited to the United Kingdom (UK) to face child molestation charges. Anthony Kamau aka Anthony Kinuthe aka Anthony Kinuthia Kamau was apprehended on Friday by detectives drawn from the Transnational Organized Crimes Unit. In a statement, DCI chief George Kinoti said the fugitive has been on the run after jumping bail in the United Kingdom. Kamau is wanted at the Chelmsford Crown Court of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to answer to charges of sexual harassment of minors. Read: Kenyan Fugitive Wanted in UK For Child Molestation Arrested “The pedophile is reported to have…

Kiminini MP Chris Wamalwa’s campaign vehicle was set ablaze by angry residents after it caused an accident leading to the death of one person. The incident reportedly happened at around 7:30 PM yesterday where a woman lost her life and a man was left seriously injured. This was confirmed by Kiminini sub-county police commander John Onditi who indicated that the vehicle was being driven at a very high speed while heading to Kitale from Kiminini. It was then that it veered off the road and hit a woman who was roasting maize by the roadside. The woman died on the…

An armed robber was last night gunned down after a shootout with police officers in Nairobi’s South B area. The robber who had two other accomplices had staged a robbery at South B’s Transtowers building when the officers got wind of the incident. The officers then responded to the distress calls and opened fire when the robber defied orders and fired at them. “A manhunt then ensued as the three officers in a hatchback combed the area in search of the suspects who were operating on a motorbike. After an hour without any success, they parked their vehicle by a…

An ex-convict who has been on the run for weeks after killing his mother in Kirinyaga has finally been arrested. The suspect is a petty offender who was pardoned by President Uhuru Kenyatta on June 1 during Madaraka Day celebrations. He was apparently found living in an abandoned house while reading the bible and chewing Miraa. “On receiving the information, I alerted the police, who proceeded to the village and caught the suspect by surprise as he relaxed in his hiding den with the holy book in his hands,” Eliud Makanga, an uncle to the suspect told Nation. He was…

UDA Deputy Presidential candidate Rigathi Gachagua has irked netizens following remarks that he will recover Sh12.5 billion linked to corruption that was frozen from his account. Gachagua said that should Kenya Kwanza clinch the Presidency after the August elections, he will recover the money that was frozen in Uhuru’s administration and use it to construct a house in his home for women and men to engage while drinking their favorite drinks. “And you know if we take over the government… you know this government froze my money when we take over, the money will be unfrozen…Then for women, I will…

A protestor has briefly interrupted IEBC’s meeting with Presidential aspirants at the Windsor Hotel and Country Club. In a video seen by Kahawa Tungu, the protestor was captured shouting “This is the land of our fathers,” as he was being whisked out. It is however unclear how he got access to the venue. https://twitter.com/muriukilincoln/status/1542049327903817728 IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati is today meeting Presidential aspirants and their running mates for a brief ahead of the August 9, polls. Notably, Raila Odinga and his running mate Martha Karua were present, with DP William Ruto being absent. In his absence, Ruto sent representatives, Turkana…

Today 439 people have tested positive for Covid-19 a sample size of 3,937 was tested in the last 24 hours. The cumulative caseload is now at 332,898. The positivity rate is now at 11.2% with the cumulative tests so far conducted now at 3,750,796. Of the new cases, 398 are Kenyans while 41 are foreigners. 237 are females and 202 males. The youngest is a 1-year-old while the oldest is aged 88 years. County distribution is as follows: Nairobi 198, Kitui 42, Nakuru 27, Kiambu 26, Siaya 26, Murang’a 15, Garissa 14, Bomet 9, Nyeri 9, Tana River 9, Laikipia…

Detectives from the DCI have this morning grilled Nakuru East MP David Gikaria over links to a criminal gang that has been terrorizing netizens in the region. Confirming the same, Rift Valley DCI Boss Mwenda Meme said the legislator arrived in the morning and is being questioned. “He is here, he arrived on Tuesday morning and is being interrogated by detectives,” said Mr Meme. Cases of rape, murders and gang attacks in Nakuru have been rampant in the last couple of days, with speculations that the groups are being funded by known politicians. For instance, over the weekend, 27 people…

Kenyans are concerned about boxing legend Conjestina Achieng’s well-being after her recent photos surfaced online. In photos shared on social media, Conjestina was captured looking sick and malnourished wearing loosely fitting clothes. According to reports on social media, she is now a street girl who survives by begging on the streets of Siaya. https://twitter.com/Hk_githaiga/status/1541684111311609856 This is not the first time the boxing legend’s well-being has created an uproar on social media despite being celebrated for great sportsmanship in the country. In an incident last year, Conjestina torched her house in Gem, Yala citing frustrations. Read : Frustrated Conjestina Achieng Torches House…

An early morning accident in Tharaka Nithi county has claimed one life and several others are nursing injuries. The accident happened along the Meru-Nairobi highway where the driver of the matatu is said to have lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle thus veered off the road and rolled several times. According to witnesses, the driver of the vehicle was overspeeding. Additionally, bad weather is said to have contributed to the same. The body of the deceased has since been taken to Chuka General Hospital Mortuary. The other passengers who were injured are currently receiving treatment at Chuka Hospital. “One…

Nyali MP Mohammed Ali says that his life is in danger after unknown gunmen allegedly raided his office. Speaking during a press briefing today, the lawmaker said the said gunmen raided his Nyali office on Sunday night. “The reports that we have is those police officers were forced to shoot in the air to scare away the robbers, who escaped on foot,” said Ali. The MP pointed fingers at the government adding that it was a ploy to intimidate him and have him shut up. Notably, Ali said nobody has been arrested in connection to the same despite filing a…

Musician Kelvin Kioko aka Bahati has suffered a big blow after Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition settled for ODM’s Anthony Oluoch as their candidate for Mathare Constituency. Confirming the same, ODM SG Edwin Sifuna said this was decided on Monday during a joint delegate’s meeting chaired by Raila Odinga. Thus, Bahati will reportedly step aside for Oluoch with a promise that he will get a job in the Azimio administration. “Zoning was done perfectly even here in Mathare we have agreed that its an ODM zone. We only have one candidate in Mathare and that is Anthony Oluoch, this…

Julius Kieti, a Nairobi taxi driver has been charged with inappropriately touching a congo diplomat who was visiting the country. According to court papers, Mr Kieti allegedly picked up the diplomat whose identity has been kept anonymous from a conference and was to drop her off at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The diplomat is said to have boarded the vehicle from the Kenya School of Monetary Studies and before she reached her drop-off, the driver reportedly started touching her private parts without her consent. Apparently, the situation worsened when the driver allegedly parked the vehicle on the side…

27 people were arrested on Saturday in Nakuru over robbery incidents that have been rampant in the region. According to the DCI, five of the suspects Moses Njoe aged 21, Thomas Nguruna aged 19, Evans Napati aged 21, Sammy Sunguya aged 23, and Emmanuel Tein aged 20 were arrested by officers based at Rhonda police station, shortly after staging an attack in Jasho area, Nakuru West sub-county. The five were cornered after Inspector Anunda, who was leading the operation fired a round in the air from his AK-47 assault rifle, warning the thugs to surrender or have themselves to blame.…