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The body of former Kibwezi MP Kalembe Ndile has arrived at his Mbui Nzau home in Makueni County ahead of afternoon burial. The body was transferred from Lee Funeral Home in the wee hours of Friday morning heading to his rural home where he will be laid to rest. Reports by the family indicate that the burial will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 protocols as directed by the Ministry of Health. For instance, only 200 people are permitted to attend as the former law maker takes the final bow. Read: Why Kalembe Ndile Cursed Governor Mutua On His Death Bed…

Two men, Henry Onganga and Enoch Shitemi, owners of Muthangari Gardens accused of illegally connecting electricity in Nairobi have been freed in bond. The duo has been freed on Sh100,000 bond or Sh20,000 cash bail after denying the charges. According to court documents, the private developers connected electricity to their Lavington Apartments illegally which contravenes the energy act. The incident reportedly happened between January 1 and June this year where they are said to have stolen a prepaid metre valued at Sh4,000 from KPLC. Read: KPLC Pledges to Review its Infrastructure in All Parks After Electrocution of Rothschild Giraffes Further, they…

Kenya has recorded 624 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours after 6,728 samples were tested. The country’s caseload is now at 174,285. The country’s positivity rate is now at 9.3% with the cumulative tests so far conducted now at 1,852,612. Of the new cases, 567 are Kenyans while 57 are foreigners. Also, the youngest is a two-month-old infant while the oldest is aged 94 years. Sadly, 17 patients have succumbed to the virus bringing the country’s death toll to 3,362. Also, 313 patients have recovered from the virus bringing the cumulative recoveries in the country to 119,246. 258…

The United States has issued a travel advisory against Kenya over increased terrorism activities, kidnappings and spike in Covid-19 cases. Through a statement, the US Department of State cautioned its citizens against traveling to some parts of Kenya including Kibra, Turkana, Kenya-Somalia border and Eastleigh. “Do Not Travel to the Kenya-Somalia border and some coastal areas due to terrorism, areas of Turkana County due to crime and Nairobi neighborhoods of Eastleigh and Kibera at all times due to crime and kidnapping. Be especially careful when traveling after dark anywhere in Kenya due to crime,” reads the advisory in part. Read: US…

Kenya has announced 589 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours after 4,995 samples were tested. the country’s caseload is now at 173,661. Of the new cases, the youngest is a five-month-old baby while the oldest is 101 years. 580 are Kenyans and 9 are foreigners. Kenya’s positivity rate is now 11.8% with the cumulative tests so far conducted 1,845,884. Read: Kenya’s Covid-19 Caseload Now At 172,639 As 148 Test Positive Sadly, 19 have succumbed in the last 24 hours bringing the cumulative death toll to 3,345. Also, 312 patients have recovered from the virus bringing the cumulative recoveries…

Kenya has launched a new online tool that gives the public a much-needed opportunity to report child sexual abuse material on the internet. Once a material containing child sexual abuse is reported, the tool allows a team of analysts who assess the materials reported thus able to block or remove the illegal content from the internet. The new portal has been set up by Internet Watch Foundation and the Kenyan Government’s Anti-Human Trafficking & Child Protection Unit (AHTCPU), and the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI). For instance, preventing the spread of these images and videos of children being sexually abused…

Police authorities are hunting for two prisoners who managed to escape from Ekerenyo Police Station. Reports indicate that the two, Abdul Hassan and Jared Getangi escaped while being escorted to the toilet by Constable Michale Sifuna. Apparently, the duo was being escorted to a toilet that is 50 meters from the police station before they mysteriously unlocked the handcuffs and started running. Efforts by police officers to pursue them were futile as they dashed into unknown destinations. Abdul Hassan had been detained for malicious damage offense. On the other hand, Jared Getangi was being held for being in possession of…

A couple from Thika, Daniel Njoroge aged 21 and Anne Nyangi aged 20 are under investigation for allegedly torturing their 8-month-old baby. According to the Star, the couple was arrested yesterday after medical results revealed that their child was suffering from battered child syndrome. For instance, the medics revealed that the symptoms of fractures inflicted on the child indicate he had been neglected and tortured. Currently admitted at Thika Level 5 Hospital, the 8-month-old child sustained two fractured arms, a fractured left leg, and human bites on his cheeks and bruises on his face, abdomen and back. Read: Couple Threatens…

Kenya has recorded 433 Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours after 4,479 samples were tested. The country’s caseload is now at 173,072. The country’s positivity rate is now at 9.7% with the cumulative tests so far conducted now at 1,840,889. Sadly, 18 patients have succumbed to the virus bringing the cumulative death toll to 3,326. Also, 395 have recovered from the virus bringing the cumulative recoveries in the country to 118,621. Of these, 262 were from the Home-Based care programme while 133 were from various health facilities across the country. Read: Kenya’s Covid-19 Caseload Now At 172,639 As 148…

Details of the last conversation of former Kibwezi MP Kalembe Ndile on his death bed have emerged. According to a close relative who spoke to Weekly Citizen, Kalembe Ndile cursed Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua in his last moments. Kalembe is said to have cursed Mutua for having frustrated him by sabotaging his businesses and political agenda. For instance, the relative recalled that Kalembe said Mutua will never be the President of Kenya and the misappropriation of county funds under his governance would come back to haunt him. Read: Former Kibwezi MP Kalembe Ndile Dies After Long Illness Kalembe also stated that…

A canter truck has collided with a tractor in Transmara West leaving 5 cane cutters dead on the spot. This has been confirmed by County Deputy Commissioner Mohammed Hassan who revealed that the accident happened in Moiya location. According to the Deputy Commissioner, 30 other people were injured with those who sustained minor injuries rushed to Nkararo Dispensary for first aid treatment while those with serious injuries transported to the Sub-county hospital. “The five cane cutters died on the spot and about 30 other people were injured. Those injured have been rushed to Nkararo Dispensary for first aid treatment. We…

Kenya has announced 148 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours after 2,163 samples were tested. The country’s caseload is now at 172,639. This brings the country’s positivity rate to 6.8% as the cumulative tests so far conducted now at  1,836,410. Sadly, 21 deaths have been recorded in the last hours bringing the country’s death toll to 3,308. Also, 631 have recovered from the virus bringing the cumulative recoveries to 118,226. 135 patients were from various hospital facilities across the country and 496 were from the home-based care program. Read: Kisumu Yatch Club Closed As Members Hospitalised With Covid-19 Currently,…

Inspector-General of Police Hillary Mutyambai has revealed that security in Kitengela has been beefed following the spike in abduction, murder cases. Addressing questions through the #EngageTheIG interaction session, the IG intimated that police have been deployed to patrol in the region amid rising cases of murders, abductions and other criminal activities. According to Mutyambai, Kitengela has been dubbed a hotbed hence more actions will be taken to address the same. https://twitter.com/HMalumu/status/1401812537482620931 Read: Kitengela Four: Mother Allegedly Exhumes Son’s Body, Disappears With It “We also have an elaborate anti-agency team comprised of a special crime prevention unit that deals with homicides,” Mutyambai…

Kenya has announced 383 new Covid-19 infections in the last 24 hours. This was after 3,930 samples were tested bringing the country’s caseload to 172,325. This brings the Covid-19 positivity rate to 9.7% with the cumulative tests so far conducted now at 1,830,686. On a sad note, 24 patients have succumbed bringing the country’s cumulative death toll to 3,263. Also, 33 patients have recovered from the disease, 18 from various health facilities, & 15 are from the Home-Based & Isolation Care Program. Total recoveries now stand at 117,502 of whom 85,306 are from the Home-Based Care & Isolation Program, &…

Education CS Prof George Magoha has banned unauthorized meetings in schools to curb the spread of Covid-19. Through a statement, the tough-talking CS revealed that there are groups of people holding unwanted meetings and rallies in schools thus exposing learners to Covid-19. Addressing the same, Magoha stated school premises and compounds will not be available for holding unauthorized public rallies going forward. Hence, dire consequences will be taken against individuals who will be caught violating the rule. Read: Ministry of Education Officials In Naivasha For Form One Placement Exercise “By holding the meetings at the school facilities, the groups are…