Author: Mercy Auma

Kenya has announced 904 new Covid-19 cases bringing the country’s caseload to 154,392. This was after,673 samples were tested in the last 24 hours. Of the new cases, 885 were Kenyans while 19 were foreigners. 519 were males with 385 females. The youngest was a two-month-old infant while the oldest was aged 97. The total cumulative tests so far conducted 1,624,663 with the positivity rate now at 15.9%. Sadly, 20 deaths have also been recorded bringing the country’s death toll to 2,560. 88 patients have recovered from the virus, 76 from various health facilities across the country while 12 are…

Comedian Anne Kansiime and boyfriend Skylanta are expecting a baby boy going by the exquisite photos shared during their baby shower. Taking to Instagram, the Don’t Mess with Kansiime star posted up with her close friends and family with the caption “ready to receive him”. Last week, she excited her fans with photos announcing her pregnancy, years after the split with her ex-husband. Taking to Facebook, Kansiime announced that together with her new lover, Skylanta, they are expecting a new addition to their family. “I have been looking for the perfect way to break it to you my dearest Ninjas…

Siaya High Court has sentenced Victor Ogolla Luta, co-accused in the murder of Star journalist Eric Oloo to 35 years in prison. Appearing before Siaya High Court Judge Roseline Aburili, Luta was found guilty of killing Oloo on November 14, 2019. The judge ruled that the prosecution had proved its case against the accused hence found him guilty of the crime. Defending himself, Luta had argued that he had a young family and he was the sole provider while ideally pleading for forgiveness from the deceased’s family. Judge Aburili however ruled that one cannot take away the life of another…

A building belonging to former Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo has been demolished by Kisumu County Government. The building was brought down by county bulldozers, with the operation led by Kisumu City manager, Abala Wanga. Reports indicate that the building was demolished because it was constructed on a drainage and sewer network. https://twitter.com/RoadAlertsKE/status/1385089906985349120 Read: Former MP Jakoyo Midiwo Set to Be Evicted From Kisumu Home Over Sh870,000 Rent Arrears Through a public notice dated April 14, 2020, the building was linked to the poor drainage system in the city hence needed to be brought down. The notice had ideally given a…

Kenya has announced 965 Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours after7,311 samples were tested. The country’s caseload is now at 153,488. The cumulative tests so far conducted are 1,618,990 with the positivity rate now at 13.2%. Of the new cases, 907 are Kenyans while 58 are foreigners. 560 are males & 405 are females. The youngest is 3 month-old & the oldest 101 years. Sadly, 21 patients have succumbed bringing the country’s death toll to 2,540. Consequently, 1,441 patients have recovered bringing the tally for recoveries in the country to 105,279. Read: 629 Covid-19 Cases, 18 Deaths Recorded In…

Water supply in the Central Business District (CBD) has been shut down over damaged pipes, Nairobi Water has said. Through a statement on Twitter, the Water company said the move is to pave way for repairs of pipes. The company further attributed the interruption of water supply with the ongoing construction of Sh62 billion NairobiEexpressway. “Water supply to the entire CBD has been shut down due to a pipe damage by the Express Way Contractor. The line has been shut to pave way for repairs. Bear with us as we work to restore supply in the shortest time possible,” read…

Two private security guards were yesterday charged with theft of jewelry and household items valued at Sh4 million. Appearing before senior principal magistrate Derrick Kutto at Kibera Law Courts, the two, Newton Ongosi Mose and Richard Nyamatenia denied the charges. They were released on Sh500,000 bond or Sh300,000 cash bail each with the case set for mention on May 11, 2021. The incident is reported to have happened at St James Apartment in Lavington, Nairobi on February 11, 2021, where the two served as security guards. Read: DP Ruto’s Guards Involved In Sudi Arrest Drama Kicked Out Of Presidential Escort…

Kenya has announced 629 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours after 5,832 samples were tested. The country’s caseload is now at 152,523. Of the new cases, 612 are Kenyans while 17 are foreigners. 358 are males and 271 are females. the youngest case is a one-year-old child while the oldest is 92 years. The country’s positivity rate stands at 10.8% with the cumulative tests so far conducted are 1,611,679. Sadly, 18 deaths have been reported with 2 having occurred in the last 24 hours and 8 on diverse dates within the last one month, while 8 are late…

Patrick Orassa, a Boda Boda rider who reportedly knocked Pangani OCS Samir Yunus after curfew has been charged. Orassa was accused of refusing to stop at the roadblock despite being directed to do so. Apparently, he defied the orders from the OCS and knocked him down. The OCS sustained minor injuries and was treated for the same. Denying the charges before Milimani Magistrate Esther Kimilu, Orassa denied the charges claiming he lost control while speeding home to beat curfew. He was released on Sh50,000 cash bail. The accident, however, took place yesterday, at 8.30 pm. Read: Pangani OCS Suffers Injuries…

994 people have been apprehended following a crackdown on illegal power connections across the country. This has been confirmed by the Kenya Power Security Major, Geoffrey Kigen who further revealed that the company is working to tighten loose ends that result in losses. “The perspective out there is that people who do illegal connections are those who handle power or have technical skills, so the assumption is these cannot be anybody else but Kenya Power staff. I want to mention that we have Kenya Power A and B. Kenya Power A comprises employees or people who have been licensed and…

Raila Odinga has weighed in on the recent surge in domestic violence cases that have resulted in murders across the cross the country. The former Prime Minister has urged couples to walk away if the relationship is no longer serving them. He further called for nationwide discussions on gender-based violence stating that the recent media reports on murders and spousal killings have become too much. “It is unfortunate that after winning their partner’s heart, instead of going on to cherish and love them, some suddenly turn physical, and at times horrifically end up killing them. Too many lives are being…

Kenya has announced 241 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours after 2,515 samples were tested. The country’s caseload is now at 151,894. From the cases, 228 are Kenyans while 13 are foreigners. 135 are males and 106 are females. The youngest is a seven-year-old child while the oldest is 90 years. This bringing the country’s positivity rate to 9.6%with the cumulative tests so far conducted standing at 1,605,847. Sadly, 20 patients have succumbed to the virus bringing the country’s death toll to 2,501. The tally for recoveries has also risen to 102,278 after 636 recovered from the virus.…

Kiambu businessman Evans Karani who confessed to killing his lover over alleged infidelity has asked the court for quick sentencing. Karani was virtually presented at the Thika court before Magistrate Oscar Wanyaga. The Magistrate allowed the police to detain him at Juja police station while investigations continue. The mention of the case has been scheduled for May 3, 2021. Karani had earlier baffled detectives after confessing to a murder most cruel. The suspect told police that he killed his 24-year-old girlfriend, Catherine Nyokabi, on Wednesday last week. Read: Kiambu Businessman Evans Karani Confesses To Killing Girlfriend Nyokabi Over Infidelity In…

An 80-year-old woman, Elizabeth Baliach has been arrested for performing Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) on five women aged between 25-35 years in Bomet county. Reports by a local publication indicate that the five women are currently hospitalized at Longisa County Referral Hospital. Alfred Orwasa, the Chief at Cheboin location chief confirmed the incident adding that the five were discovered following a tip-off from members of the public. Read: Harrowing FGM Experience: My Husband Had To Cut My Private Parts To Penetrate – Fatma Adan The five women together with Baliach, the woman who performed the action are set to be…

On March 26, 2021, President Uhuru Kenyatta issued stringent containment measures for five counties that were marked as disease-infected areas. The counties of Kiambu, Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado and Nakuru were named as highly contagious counties hence an 8 PM till 4 AM curfew was initiated. Bars and restaurants in these disease-infected zones were also closed and limited to only take-away. Following the curfew, creatives in the entertainment industry have decried unemployment as the majority of their gigs which put food on their tables have been disrupted leaving them helpless. Read: Here Are The Covid-19 Containment Measures For Five Counties Put…