Author: Wycliffe Nyamasege

Maryanne Kitany, the estranged wife of Meru senator Mithika Linturi, was on Tuesday snubbed during the burial of the politician’s late father. According to reports, Mercy Kaimenyi, Linturi’s first wife, was the one listed as late Peter Linturi’s daughter-in-law. Kitany, a former Chief of Staff at Deputy President William Ruto’s office, was not listed on late Linturi’s eulogy. On Tuesday, the court heard that Kitany would be absent from ongoing divorce proceedings to pay her last respect to her late “father-in-law.” “It is an honour and respect… she has a moral, cultural and legal basis to attend the funeral. Whoever…

The late tycoon Tob Cohen’s postmortem exercise that was scheduled for today has been postponed. Addressing the media outside Chiromo mortuary on Tuesday, government pathologist Peter Ndegwa stated that some lawyers in the case opposed the prosecution’s move to have him carry out the examination. “I was in the crime scene on Friday as a pathologist invited by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and some of the lawyers were also there, they picked up something I said, [I mentioned to the DCI] at the alleged crime scene and they happened not to be very happy with that. They feel…

Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli on Monday left his countrymen amazed after he drew his inspiration from a Kenyan song, Extravaganza. The President was speaking during the launch of a new radar system in the country when he paused and attempted to sing the hit song as he tried to remember the artists behind it. The Head of State used the song by boy group, Sauti Sol, to pass a message that he was unmoved by naysayers. “Ule Wimbo sijui wa mwimbaji gani kule, sijui Sauti Solo sijui sauti nani, anasema wao wakifunika wengine wanafunua, Tukifunika tunafungua hawazuiliwi kufanya kitu. …

Nominated Member of Parliament (MP) Maina Kamanda has accepted Ndindi Nyoro’s apology over recent chaos witnessed at Gituhi Church in Muranga County. Kamanda, who is allied to Jubilee’s Kieleweke faction clashed with the Tanga Tanga MP over who should introduce guests who graced a fundraising ceremony at the catholic church. This led to a commotion at the church after congregants took sides. “When your child makes mistakes you counsel him or her, strongly so if necessary — directly or through appropriate persons, ” said Kamanda. In a statement, the 68-year-old, however, noted that the Kiharu lawmaker shouldn’t repeat the same…

The crisis facing the Seventh Day Adventist Church (SDA) has deepened after four churches announced their exit from the Central Kenya Conference (CKC). In letters seen by Kahawa Tungu, two churches, Saika West and SDA KPCU, that were affiliated to SDA’s CKC decamped to rival group Nairobi Cosmopolitan Conference (NCC) last Saturday. “In reference to the foregoings at CKC, SDA KPCU Church, through a church board on September 7, 2019, and thereafter church business meeting held on September 14, 2019, members unanimously voted that the church ceases to be part of CKC immediately,” a notice reads. In a similar notice,…

Many know zebras by their beautiful white and black stripes. However, a rare black dotted newborn zebra which was recently spotted in Maasai Mara Game Reserve has been a centre of attraction for the past few days. The foal was first identified and photographed by Anthony Atira, a tour guide-cum photographer at Matira Bush Camp. He later posted the pictures on the camp’s Facebook page and moments later the photos went viral throwing social media into a frenzy. Speaking to a local media, the officer stated that the encounter left him surprised. “At first I thought it was a zebra…

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Dispute Resolution Tribunal has cleared McDonald Mariga to contest in the Kibra by-election slated for November 7. The tribunal headed by IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati and Commissioners Boya Molu and Prof. Abdi Guliye ruled that the Jubilee candidate was duly registered as a voter. “The complainant is duly registered as a voter. The respondent’s decision of September 10, 2019, declining the nomination of the complainant on account that he was not registered as a voter is hereby set aside,” said Chebukati. Speaking after the declaration, Mariga stated that he’s ready for the battle…

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested another suspect in the Ksh72 million Standard Chartered bank heist. The suspect identified as John Mulei Kamau was arrested in Machakos county on Monday morning. During the operation, detectives recovered Ksh2.8 million from Mulei’s 60-year-old grandmother’s house in Muumaandu, in the same county. The grandmother identified as Mary Kyalo is also in police custody. According to DCI boss George Kinoti, the suspect, Mulei, is a brother to Bernard Mwendwa who was arrested last week for being in possession of the stolen money. “Officers still combing the scene as further investigations…

Three prisoners on Sunday escaped from Siaya correctional facility. Dixon Mwakazi, Kenya Prisons Service spokesperson, told a local media that the three inmates escaped during a church service. However, two of them were re-arrested shortly after the incident. “Our officers made frantic efforts to arrest the two who will be arraigned on Monday to face charges of escaping from lawful custody,” said Mwakazi. Mwakazi didn’t go to particulars of the inmates saying he was yet to be updated accordingly. Read: Prison Break: Gunshots Fired As Theft Convict Escapes From Thika Main Prison “I have just received information about the prisons…

At least eight people have been confirmed dead and several injured after a Modern Coast Bus was involved in a grisly accident along the Iganga-Bugiri highway in Uganda on Sunday morning. Uganda’s Daily Monitor reports indicate that the 5.30 am accident occurred after a trailer collided with the bus that was travelling from Kenya. The driver of the trailer is said to have lost control and veered to the right-hand side of the road where he collided with the bus. Hopkins Twesiga, officer-in-charge of traffic at Bugiri Police Station, said three people died on the spot, while the other five…

Nominated Member of Parliament Maina Kamanda’s effort to attend a church service at AIPCA in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, was thwarted after he was turned away by irate congregants. In videos and photos seen by Kahawa Tungu, the members holding placards and chanting anti-Kamanda slogans blocked the lawmaker from accessing the church. The crowd accused the 68-year-old of engaging in small fights with youthful politicians from the Mount Kenya region who are opposed to Kieleweke views. Leaders allied to Kieleweke faction, who were in Kamanda’s company, were also turned away. https://twitter.com/MukamiWaEmbu/status/1173170590661906433?s=20 This comes a week after the lawmaker clashed with Kiharu…

Radio presenter Carol Radull has announced that her sinus surgery was successful. This comes just days after she revealed that she was taking a break from social media to undergo the crucial surgery. Radull, in a tweet on Saturday, thanked her fans for their prayers saying that she’s dealing with some pain after the successful operation. “Hi. God was in control and my surgery to unblock my sinuses went well. Just dealing with the pain which will pass. “Thanks for all your good wishes. I truly appreciate each one of you and when feeling better I will read each and…

National Super Alliance CEO Norman Magaya has been flown to India to seek specialised medical treatment. Magaya has been in and out of hospital since December 2017, when he suffered a heart attack. He first collapsed in August 2017 at the national tallying centre in Bomas of Kenya during the tabulation of presidential votes after the general election. In a statement on Sunday, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) communication director Philip Etale stated that Magaya will be out of the country for 12 to 15 days and that he will be under the care of a panel of expert doctors. “The Orange…

Wasafi Classic Baby (WCB) signee Mbosso has opened up on having a sour relationship with his late baby mama Boss Martha’s family. The Bongo star was on Friday left devastated after he was humiliated and disowned when he attended Matha’s funeral service. This is after the late Martha’s family representative, who read her eulogy, stated that the deceased did not leave behind any child. https://youtu.be/neWB5e4MgIQ Commenting on the matter while speaking during an interview with Mwananchi, Mbosso stated that the bad blood with the family is ‘not new’. He revealed that the family had disowned him severally in the past.…

The news of award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o staring on a limited series ‘Americanah’, which is based on Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s best-selling novel of the same name, has elicited mixed reactions on the internet. This is following a Friday announcement by HBO Max that it had made a 10-episode adaptation order of the novel from Lupita’s longtime passion project. The actress, with a Luo descent, is a daughter to Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o. She was born in Mexico where her father was teaching. However, she was raised in Kenya before proceeding to the United State to pursue a bachelor’s…