Author: Mercy Auma

The government has announced the second phase of Huduma Namba registration that will kick-off early in May. Addressing the press on Wednesday, Oguna stated that going forward, the process will continue just like when one is obtaining an Identity Card (ID). Therefore, those who missed out on registration during the first phase will be able to register during the second phase. “This is why we are saying if you missed on the first phase please don’t worry because we are launching the second phase at the end of April this year,” he said. Read: Mass Distribution Of Huduma Namba Cards…

Twitter is considering adding subscription fees for tweet-deck users to increase revenue beyond just ads. A report by Hill Media reveals that the move is aimed to increase revenue durability. The fees may include subscriptions among others that will enable users and businesses to explore and access new features. “You will see us continue to research and experiment with ways to further diversify our revenue beyond ads in 2021 and beyond,” Twitter’s revenue product lead Bruce Falck is quoted by the publication. In yet another report by Bloomberg, Twitter was also said to consider adding revenue through charging other advanced…

Kenya has announced 104 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours from a sample size of 3,348. The country’s caseload is now at  102,048. From the positive cases recorded in the last 24 hours, 77 are Kenyans while 27 are foreigners. 66 are males while 38 are females. The youngest case is of a two-year-old baby, while the oldest is aged 101 years. On a sad note, three patients have succumbed to the virus bringing the death toll to 1,789. Read: Kenya Announces 125 New COVID-19 Cases, 7 Deaths In 24 Hours 69 patients have been discharged after recovering from…

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has been released on Sh300,000 bond with a surety of a similar amount in the assault case. The prosecution had sought to have his bail denied but although the judge was not convinced on why Sonko should not be given bail or bond. According to the charge sheet detailing the assault case, Sonko is said to have led a group of men to Buruburu Phase 4 in Kamukunji sub-county, Nairobi on May 25, 2019, where they assaulted Evans Obaga, George Chege, Paul Kahiga, and Charles Karori. He denied all the charges. Earlier, he had been…

Murang’a Senator Irungu Kang’ata has said he is ready to face his accuser5s and the accusations leveled against him. Speaking at KICC just before the Jubilee Parliamentary Group Meeting, Kang’ata said he has a Christian upbringing and he always vows to speak the truth. “I am ready to face my accusers and accusations. The bible says what does it profit one to gain the world and lose his soul. I am here and I know there is nothing wrong that I did,” he said. Although the Senate Majority Chief Whip says he is not aware of the agenda of the…

On Monday, a 5-judge bench ruling presided by Justice Joel Ngugi stopped the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from conducting a referendum on the Building Bridges Initiative Bill (BBI). The order would stand pending hearing and determination of seven consolidated petition challenging the legality of the BBI. The judges however ruled that the County Assemblies and Parliament are to continue with deliberations and public engagements and participation of the bill. Last month, a total of 1.14 million signatures supporting BBI Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2020, were verified, IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati confirmed. Read: IEBC Verifies 1.1 Million BBI Signatures Paving Way…

Kenya has announced 125 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours after 1,953 samples were tested. The country’s caseload is now at 101,944. The cumulative tests so far conducted are 1,216,695. Sadly, 7 patients have succumbed to the virus bringing the cumulative fatalities to 1,786. Also, 112 patients have recovered from the virus. 84 from the Home-Based Isolation and Care while 28 are from various health facilities. Total recoveries now stand at 84,473. Read: Three More Patients Succumb To Covid-19 As Kenya Records 129 New Cases 384 patients are currently admitted in various health facilities countrywide, while 1,333 are on Home…

Police have given an MCA from Marsabit County until the end of today to surrender himself to authorities or be declared an armed and dangerous person after escaping using a car loaded with guns. According to Eastern regional police boss Noah Mwivanda, the MCA, Halkano Konsa managed to escape in an unknown four-wheel-drive that had an unknown number of guns and bullets. “The MCA has until the end of the day to surrender or we declare him an armed and dangerous person,” said Mwivanda. Yesterday, four suspects were arrested by the Border Patrol Unit (BPU) for supplying arms, ammunition and…

Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) has announced mass demolitions aimed to pave way for the construction of 28KM Kibra roads. According to Business Daily, the project is aimed to improve accessibility in the informal sector hence will connect Kibra to Lang’ata, Southern Bypass and neighboring roads. NMS boss Major General Mohamed Badi thus called on owners of houses and structures built on the land meant for the road construction to have them demolished. Badi further reiterated that nobody will be spared when the demolitions commence. Read: Badi Bans Display, Sale Of Flowers Along Walkways In Nairobi “I am calling upon the owners…

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko’s woes have intensified after police cracked down on his close aides, arresting some and searching their houses. This is in relation to allegations of terrorism activities that the governor is facing as well as the military like attires that his aides had worn. Reports indicate that few aides had their houses searched while ideally adding that 7 of them were arrested on Friday and Saturday by plainclothes detectives, some outside City Hall, some from their Nairobi homes and some on the road. Items including knives, jungle camouflage military-type uniforms and many others were seized. Two of…

Kenya has announced 156 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours after 3,784 samples were tested. The country’s caseload is now at 101,690. The cumulative tests conducted so far stand at 1,209, 945. From the cases, 130 are Kenyans while 24 are foreigners. Also, 105 are males and 51 are females. The youngest is a 4-year-old baby while the oldest is 81. On a better note, 34 patients have recovered from the virus bringing the total recoveries to 84,302. Read: COVID-19 Cases Rise By 195 As 3 More Succumb Also, no fatality has been recorded in the last 24 hours. The…

Hosea Kiplagat, a politician and aide to former President Daniel Moi is dead. Kiplagat has died aged 75 years although the cause of his death has not been made clear. According to his family, Kiplagat passed away on Saturday morning at Karen hospital, Nairobi. Reports indicate that the deceased was last seen on Friday evening and was in a jovial mood enjoying a drink with a friend at a members’ club in Lavington. Kiplagat was Moi’s ear at the height of the Nyayo’s regime. He also served as the Co-operative Bank chairman during Moi’s era. More Follows: Email your news…

Paul Rotich, a police officer has been sentenced to 40 years in jail after he was found guilty of defiling a minor at Gatundu Police Station. The details of the case indicate that Rotich raped a 15-year-old minor whose parent had sought help from the law enforcers. The minor’s parent is said to have sought help from the authorities because she suspected her daughter was having sexual relations with the cousin. Rotich then took advantage of the girl while she was cleaning an office within the station. He had been left to supervise her while she cleaned. Read: Man Set Up…

Deputy President William Ruto has hit back at President Uhuru Kenyatta following the remarks that he is in a hurry to clinch power. Speaking yesterday while touring Kilifi, the DP stated that he should be left alone to orchestrate his campaigns. Further, the DP rubbished claims that he is disloyal to the President and has been organizing groups to revolt against Uhuru’s administration. According to Ruto, he has come to terms with the fact that President Uhuru will not endorse him come 2022 hence he should be left alone to campaign. Read: Wait For Your Turn – Uhuru Tells Ruto As…

Kenya has announced195 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours after a sample size of 5,859 was tested. The country’s caseload is now at 101,534. On a better note, 125 patients have recovered from the virus. 80 from various health facilities across the country while 45 are from the Home-Based Isolation and Care. Total recoveries now stand at 84,268. Sadly, 3 patients have succumbed to the virus pushing the cumulative fatalities to 1,776. Read: 150 People Test Positive For COVID-19 As 3 Succumb There are 401 patients currently admitted in various health facilities countrywide, while 1,419 are on Home…