Author: Mercy Auma

Kenya has announced 456 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours after 5,626 samples were tested. The country’s caseload is now at 176,137. This brings the country’s Covid-19 positivity rate to 8.1% with the cumulative tests so far conducted now at 1,876,105. Sadly, 7 deaths have been recorded bringing Kenya’s cumulative death toll to 3,428. Also, 535 have recovered from the virus bringing the tally for recoveries to 120,894. County distribution is as follows: Nairobi 130, Kisumu 47, Uasin Gishu 37, Siaya 19, Bungoma 10, Busia 9, Mombasa 9, Nandi 8,Kakamega 8, Trans Nzoia 8, Kilifi 8,Kisii 6, Nakuru…

Education CS George Magoha has revealed that some schools were most preferred by KCPE pupils hence received thousands of applications. Speaking at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, the CS revealed that Form one students will be expected to report to schools on August 2, 2021. For instance, all candidates have been placed in government schools with National schools admitting 36,254 students out of which 17,406 girls and 18,848 boys. Here is a list of schools that were most preferred: Nanyuki Boys High School – 154,524 candidates Kabianga High School – 142,000 candidates Nyandarua High School 123,000- candidates Nakuru High…

Milimani Magistrate Daniel Ndugi has dismissed an application by City Pastor James Maina Ng’ang’a to bar media from covering Sh3.6 million fraud case. In his ruling, Magistrate Ndugi indicated that the media had the right to pass information to the public responsibly hence he cannot bar them from doing their work. “I cannot stop the media from doing their work,” Ndugi said. The case dates back to 2016 where the City pastor is accused of obtaining Sh3.6 million from Wickson Njoroge Mwanthi by falsely pretending that he will lease him a residential premise in Karen Nairobi. Read: Angry Pastor Ng’ang’a Slams…

Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha has banned the hiring of school buses for private events. Speaking at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, the CS reiterated that anyone who wants to use school buses for private events must seek authority from the Ministry of Education. For instance, Magoha intimated that the majority of people who hire the buses use them for funeral and wedding events where they fail to heed the Covid-19 protocols as directed by the Ministry of health hence putting school children at risk. “…those seeking services of school buses must get authority from the Ministry. For the avoidance…

Education CS George Magoha has announced that form one students will report for admissions in various schools on August 2, 2021. According to the CS, form one selection and placement have been completed with all candidates placed in government schools. At the beginning of this month, officials from the Ministry of Education converged in Naivasha for the form one placement exercise. The officials had pledged to release the placements in two weeks’ time where the approximately 1.18 million KCPE candidates were to know the schools they join. A total of 1,191,616 candidates had registered for the exam but 12,424 were…

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has reviewed fuel prices for the period starting June 15 to July 14, 2021. In this month’s review, the price of Petrol has increased by Sh0.77 as diesel and kerosene remain constant retaining the April and May prices. “In the period under review, the price for Super Petrol increases by Sh0.77 per litre while that of Diesel and Kerosene remain unchanged,” reads the statement in part. Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene will now retail at Sh.126.37, Sh.107.66 and Sh.97.85 per litre respectively in Nairobi starting midnight. “The prices are inclusive of the 8%…

Interior CS Fred Matiang’i has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to have criminals who burnt a chief’s house in Kuresoi North arrested. The tough-speaking CS who visited the scene stated that the government would not relent on matters regarding the intimidation of government officials who carry out their mandate. “The security team in Temoyota, Kuresoi North, has been given 48 hours to act decisively and zero in on criminals who burnt down a chief’s house,” the tweet reads in part. https://twitter.com/InteriorKE/status/1404347093901250561 Read: 14,000 Illegal Guns and 400,000 Bullets Have Been Confiscated In Two Years – CS Matiang’i His sentiments were echoed by…

Bongo Star Diamond Platnumz has finally opened up about his love life months after split with Kenyan beauty Tanasha Donna. Diamond and Tanasha share a child, Naseeb Abdul. In a recent interview with Wasafi FM, the Baba Lao hitmaker introduced his new flame, a South African model Andrea Abrahams. Diamond described his heartthrob as a very peaceful individual who knows how to co-exist with family without any drama. Read: Tanasha Denies Trying To Kiss Diamond, Says Scenario Was “Misinterpreted” He further revealed that he had started wooing her in 2013 where she was taking him in circles before giving in to…

The government has suspended Bungoma’s Nzoia Sugar Company MD Wanjala Makokha for three months over corruption allegations. The suspension was announced by Lawrence Omuhaka, the CAS for Agriculture who revealed that the decision was arrived at by the state in a bid to restructure the company. Makokha has been replaced by Chrispinus Omondi who is in the acting capacity. “Makokha has failed in his duties and the minister saw it good o restructure the firm through suspending the MD. Already, a team of investigators are on the ground probing the alleged corruption issues,” said the CAS. Read: Cash Strapped Mumias Sugar…

ODM leader Raila Odinga has challenged President Uhuru Kenyatta to explain why he rejected the six judges as recommended by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). Through a statement, the former Prime Minister has weighed in on the current wrangles between the Judiciary and Executive arm of government adding that Kenyans deserve an explanation on why things were not conducted as they should. “I challenge the Executive arm of government, to share with the Judiciary and the public the concerns and evidence that led to the rejection of the six,” the statement reads in part. It further adds, “The people of…

Kenya has announced 403 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours after 5,577 samples were tested. The country’s caseload is now at 175,176. This brings the country’s positivity rate to 7.4% with the cumulative tests so far conducted now at 1,864,020. From the cases, 399 are Kenyans while 4 are foreigners, and 215 are males while 188 females. Read: Kenya’s Covid-19 Caseload Nears 175,000 As 488 Test Positive Sadly, 18 have succumbed bringing the cumulative death toll in the country to 3,396. Consequently, 442 patients have recovered from the disease, 418 from the Home Based and Isolation Care program while…

Kisumu County government has threatened to take legal action over unclaimed bodies in the mortuaries. Through a statement, the county officials have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to all mortuaries to have unclaimed bodies disposed of. Failure to do this will result in seeking a court order where the bodies will be buried in mass graves. “Failure to which we will move to court to have them removed and buried in mass graves as unclaimed bodies,” Kisumu Health CEC Boaz Nyunya said. Read: Kisumu Yatch Club Closed As Members Hospitalised With Covid-19 He added, “We have established that the prolonged stay of…

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel has shortlisted 36 candidates to fill four commissioner posts. Over 700 candidates had applied to fill the positions according to a gazette notice. The posts fell vacant following the resignation of Roselyn Akombe in 2017, Connie Nkatha Maina, Dr Paul Kurgat and Margaret Mwachanya in April 2018. According to the commission, on June 30, those who have been shortlisted will be required to undertake a psychometric test that tests both cognitive ability and mental agility. Read: President Uhuru Declares Vacant Four Commissioner Slots at IEBC Also, oral interviews will be done publicly…

Kenya has announced 488 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours after 5,831 samples were tested. The country’s caseload is now at 174,773. Of the new cases, 481 Kenyans while 7 are foreigners. Also, 315 are male while 173 are females. This brings Kenya’s Covid-19 positivity rate to 8.4% with the cumulative tests so far conducted now at 1,858,443. Sadly, Covid-19 deaths have risen by 16 bringing the cumulative death toll in the country to 3,378. Read: Kenya’s Covid-19 Positivity Rate Now At 9.3% As Cases Rise By 624 Also, 343 patients have recovered from the virus bringing the cumulative…

A murder suspect identified as Francis Mwangi who had wrestled police officers and escaped en route to the hospital on Thursday night has been re-arrested. According to Citizen, Mwangi was being escorted to hospital by six police officers before things took a new twist. For instance, Mwangi is accused of killing a female friend in Kirima where an irate mob descended on him with blows hence sustaining some injuries. Read: Police Hunting For Two Prisoners Who Escaped While Being Escorted To The Toilet The police were then called following the mob attack where he was rescued and while on the way…