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Journalist and video editor at KBC, Betty Barasa has been confirmed dead after she was shot during a robbery in her house in Ngong’. Star reports that Betty was shot at Ololua area. Shortly after she arrived at her home, there was a gang that was waiting at the entrance hence forced their way into the compound as the gate was opened. She had recently moved into a new house and after duty, she headed home to her husband and three children. The family intimates that three men had been waiting for her, two of whom were armed with AK47…

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has suspended elective surgeries due to shortage of oxygen resulting from increasing Covid-19 cases in the country. Through a statement signed by the Director of Surgical Services Dr Ondede, the institution revealed that only emergencies will be operated on. Thus, all electives awaiting surgeries will be discharged until the situation normalizes with optimal use of the available oxygen to be enhanced. “You are reminded that elective surgeries remain suspended and ONLY Emergencies to be operated on due to severe acute shortage of oxygen occasioned by rising numbers of COVID clients,” reads the statement in part. Read:…

15 people have been reported dead after two buses collided head-on at Kwamkikuyu area along Malindi-Mombasa Highway, several other scores injured. This has been confirmed by Kilifi County Commissioner Kutswa Olaka who revealed that the accident involved a Muhsin bus from Mombasa to Garissa and a Sabaki shuttle minibus heading to Mombasa from Marereni. The drivers of both vehicles died on the spot with several Kilifi county government employees said to have died from the crash. 14 people are also reported to be nursing serious injuries. https://twitter.com/Asmali77/status/1379671188113399808 Traffic police together with the Red Cross team have been deployed on the…

A video has emerged on the internet capturing an angry Pastor James Maina Ng’ang’a lecturing the government following the closure of churches. The televangelist of Neno Evangelism Center has slammed government officials for holding large crowds and convening meetings hence says they are responsible for the surge of Covid-19 cases in the country. For instance, the renowned pastor intimated that the country, more so Nairobi County is under lockdown due to the carelessness of the politicians. Thus, he wants them to take all the blame for the closure of churches among other measures that were instituted by President Uhuru. Read:…

Kenya has recorded 394 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours bringing the country’s caseload to 139,842. This was after 2,923 samples were tested with the country’s positivity rate now at 13.5%. Sadly, 14 more have succumbed to the virus bringing the country’s death toll to 2,285. Consequently, 2,217 patients have been discharged bringing the tally for recoveries in the country to 96,578. 1,542 from various health facilities & 675 from the Home-Based and Isolation Care. 1,576 patients are currently admitted to various health facilities countrywide, 6,182 patients are on Home Based Isolation and Care.  Read: President Suluhu To…

Rift Valley Regional Police Commander George Natembeya has imposed dusk till dawn curfew in three counties due to increased cases of insecurity. Speaking today, Natembeya announced that the 6AM to 6PM curfew will be imposed in Baringo North, Turkana East and Laikipia effective April 7, 2021. This, Natembeya said was due to increased insecurity in the region that has led to the loss of lives and destruction of properties in the last couple of days. “We have decided that even though the 30 days allowance was to end on April 23, we do not have time to wait. We have…

Fake Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers who conned a man Sh350,000 in Kasarani have been arrested by detectives. In a discrete operation, police revealed that the suspects were nabbed where one was still donned in full military attire. The suspects are Elisha Onyango, Derrick Nyakundi and Amos Mutuku. “They obtained Sh350,000 from one Mbaru John claiming they were in a position to recruit his son into the KDF,” a police report quoted by K24 reads. Among items that were seized at the time of their arrest included military training certificates belonging to different individuals, military course of action documents, and…

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) results will be out in two week’s time, Education CS George Magoha has said. The CS while in Kisumu yesterday stated that the marking has already commenced with Insha and Composition underway. He further cautioned school heads against exam irregularities as KCSE exams are ongoing in different parts of the country. “I want to give you a heads up that there are few of us playing around with the examination papers after taking them from the examination containers and it’s unfortunate. You are aware of the circulation of fake papers by some group and…

A robbery by gang members in Kimilili, Bungoma County has left one security guard dead and another in a coma. According to Citizen, the robbers attacked a business establishment during the Easter weekend and made away with property of unknown value. A guard who attempted to confront the robbers was killed on the spot while the other was hit repeatedly by a blunt object leaving him with serious injuries. This has been confirmed by the area police commander who ideally indicated that investigations into the incident have been launched and a manhunt for the robbers underway. Read: End Of The…

Yesterday, Violet Asale, an upcoming musician was arrested following the death of her husband, Daniel Omollo Onyango who died under mysterious circumstances in their home in Nairobi’s Kahawa Wendani. Through a post on Twitter, the DCI revealed that Asale aged 27, reportedly attacked the military man using her teeth, killing him. “The 37-yr-old officer, a Private at the Gilgil KDF Camp, died in his house at Kahawa Wendani in Kiambu’s Ruiru sub-county, when his wife’s jaws cast her teeth through his thumb, chest and shoulder,” the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said in a statement on Sunday. Read: KDF Officer…

Treasury CS Ukur Yatani has defended Sh255 billion loan approved by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) saying it will aid in the country’s economic recovery. Speaking to a local publication, Yatani intimated that the borrowed funds would be used for the next phase of the Covid-19 response that has since taken a toll on the country’s economy. He further revealed that the loan comes in handy as, without the support of IMF, the country would have had to cut spending on investment and social programs. “Equitable and affordable access to the vaccine is critical and help from the international community…

Kenya has confirmed 911 new covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours. This was after 6,045 samples were tested bringing the country’s caseload to 138,988. The country’s positivity rate is now at 15.1 percent as cumulative tests conducted so far now stand at 1,517,637. Sadly, 18 patients have succumbed to the novel Coronavirus bringing the country’s fatalities to 2,224. Also, 533 patients have recovered from the virus, 420 from Home Based & Isolation Care, & 113 from various health facilities. Total recoveries now stand at 94,183. Read: 20 Revellers Arrested for Flouting COVID-19 Rules at a Bar in Homa Bay…

1.3 million Kenyans are yet to pick their Huduma Namba cards despite being notified by the government of the collection process. Government Spokesperson Cyrus Oguna has revealed that only 10 percent of Kenyans have collected their Huduma cards. “Only 10 percent of the cards that have been sent out have been collected…which is about 200,000,” said Government Spokesman Col. Cyrus Oguna. Read: Government Officially Unveils Huduma Cards In February, the state called on Kenyans to shelve the tendency of last-minute rush hence asked for those who registered for Huduma Namba to respond to the SMS requiring them to indicate where…

Yesterday, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that it had approved Sh255 billion loan to Kenya to help support Covid-19 response, In a statement, the Washington-based lender said its executive board had approved the 38-month program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). “The three-year financing package will support the next phase of the authorities’ COVID-19 response and their plan to reduce debt vulnerabilities while safeguarding resources to protect vulnerable groups,” IMF said. https://www.facebook.com/imf/posts/3921230001290322 Read: IMF Approves Sh255 Billion Loan to Kenya To Support Covid-19 Response Speaking on Tuesday, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) governor…

Kenya has announced 1,851 covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours. This was from a sample size of 9,676. The country’s caseload is now at 136,893. The positivity rate is now at 19.1% as cumulative tests so far conducted stand at 1,504,453. 363 patients have ideally recovered from Covid-19, 215 from the Home-Based & Isolation Care & 148 from various health facilities. Total recoveries now stand at 93,430. Sadly, 19 deaths have been reported bringing the country’s Cumulative fatalities to 2,186. 1,597 patients are currently admitted to various health facilities countrywide. 4,943 patients are on Home Based Isolation and Care. …