Author: Wycliffe Nyamasege

Kenyan rapper Fena Gitu has reiterated that her sexual orientation is nobody’s business. In a recent interview with K24 TV’s anchor Betty Kyallo during her show dubbed Up Close With Betty, the Kaende crooner downplayed the discussion saying people shouldn’t focus too much on other people’s private life as it’s solely their ‘private’ business. “I’m just single and out here but I’m focusing on my work. As for my sexuality, it’s no one’s business. Even you when people are always on your case in blogs and stuff, it’s no one’s business what you’re doing in your home and I don’t wanna…

The debate on abandoned children and single mothers has gained momentum in the past few days with Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko threatening to expose deadbeat politicians. The governor on Sunday morning gave out two telephone numbers where women can report and expose the leaders. This comes days after the late Kibra Member of Parliament Ken Okoth’s planned interment was almost brought to a standstill over a child row. Sonko also told off Nominated Senator Isaac Mwaura and Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo after the two accused him of lacking respect when he went public about the late MP’s secret affair…

Nairobi County Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko is no stranger to controversy. On Sunday morning, the governor reportedly caused a stir at a Nakuru hotel after he reportedly insisted that those serving him have a bite of the food before eating it. Sonko, who spent a night at the hotel hours after attending the late Bomet Governor Joyce Laboso’s funeral service at Koru in Kisumu County, left tongues wagging with his ‘outrageous’ demands. “The hotel chef and manager had to take two mouthfuls in front of him before to confirm the food was safe,” said one of the clients who witnessed…

It was pomp and glamour as gospel artist Bahati threw his wife Diana Marua a lavish baby shower on Saturday. The invite-only event, which was held at a city hotel, saw a host of close friends and family join the love birds mark yet another beautiful milestone in their marriage. The colourful ceremony featured a white and gold theme and all the guests were requested to clad either pink or blue attire. The couple seized the moment to reveal the identity of their unborn child. “#GenderRevealed IT’S A BABY BOY. Glory to Jesus… Let’s All Congratulate @diana_marua As she’s to…

Wasafi Classic Baby (WCB) boss Diamond Platnumz’s sister Esma Platnumz has responded to claims of snatching fellow singer Jamila Abdalah ‘s husband. Ms Abdalah better known as Baby J recently accused Esma of snatching her husband despite knowing that they have a young child together. The Zanzibar based singer went ahead to mention that Esma befriended her lover before making out with him. “Kuibiwa mwanaume unafikri ni rahisi…sio rahisi, kategwa, hayo mambo pia yapo…ninavyo jua mimi haikuwa ivo kwanza, ilikuwa brother and sister,” said Baby J. However, in an interview with Wasafi Media, Esma denied knowing such accusations. “I’ve heard…

The late Kibra Member of Parliament Ken Okoth’s body will not be flown to Kasipul Kabondo in Homa Bay County as earlier planned, Kahawa Tungu has learnt. Orange Democratic Movement Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna, who doubles up as Okoth’s family lawyer cited logistical issues as the reason for the change of plan. However, family sources intimated to a local media that they fear mourners in Homa Bay “will grab Okoth’s coffin and forcefully bury him”. “Should they be allowed to do that, they would have acted in breach of Ken Okoth’s will. Out of fear, we wish to say that Okoth…

In the wake of increased public outcry of cancer menace, President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced a government plan that will see several towns and cities equipped with chemotherapy and radiology facilities. Speaking in Bomet, during the second memorial service of the late Governor Joyce Laboso, the president noted that a chemotherapy centre will be set up in Longisa to help locals access cancer treatment. He noted that the facility will be ready by September this year. According to President Kenyatta, the move is aimed at helping the common mwananchi who can not access the kind of treatment the likes of…

A Milimani court has acquitted Gatundu South Member of Parliament Moses Kuria incitement charges. Kuria was accused of uttering unprintable remarks against ODM leader Raila Odinga and his wife Ida during a political rally at Wangige in Kiambu on September 5, 2017. In a ruling delivered on Friday, Chief Magistrate Francis Andayi dismissed the charges saying the legislator has no case to answer. The court ruled that the clip in question was purely in Kikuyu, adding that the prosecution failed to authenticate the source of the video. “The video was purely in Kikuyu and the prosecution failed to avail a…

Suba North Member of Parliament Millie Odhiambo Mabona has declared that she will in the coming days sponsor an amendment to the Marriage Act that will compel all men to publicly declare their children sired in and out of wedlock. According to the legislator, if successful, the amendment will force men to declare their children while alive and in cases where they fail to do so, it will be legal for their mothers to declare the child/children when they are dead. “I am bringing an amendment to the Marriage Act compelling all men to publicly declare their children in and…

Former Vice President Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has faulted the court’s decision to stop planned cremation or burial of the Late Kibra Member of Parliament Ken Okoth. This comes in the wake of new revelations that the late legislator had a five-year-old son with a Jubilee nominated MCA identified as Anita Thumbi. The High Court on Thursday ruled that the scheduled Saturday funeral arrangement should be halted until the case is heard an determined. However, speaking at Moi Girls High School, Woodley in Kibera, during the late’s Okoth’s second memorial service, Musyoka noted that the court should allow late Okoth’s funeral…

The bail hearing for Tanzanian freelancer journalist Eric Kabendera has been set for Monday, August 5. Kabendera, who is being held by the Tanzanian authorities over his citizenship status was arrested on Monday. The ruling was made by senior Kisutu Resident Magistrate Augustine Rwizile following a request from the prosecution side. Read: Tanzanian Police Confirm Arrest Of Journalist Erick Kabendera Senior state attorney Wankyo Simon asked time to go through the bail application filed by Kabendera’s legal team who are demanding for the journalist’s release on bail. On Tuesday, the police issued a statement stating that the journalist was detained…

Kenyan socialite-turned businesswoman Vera Sidika takes no prisoners. The proprietor of Vera Beauty Parlour on Wednesday night reacted to a recent publication by a local media that ranked her second in an article titled “Kenya’s top slay queen gold diggers.” Taking to her Insta stories, Vera disclosed that a friend from Sweden sent her a picture of the story that appeared on the paper’s cover page. “Is this really on national newspaper? Smh, ” the friend asked. The message elicited an interesting conversation, with Vera wondering why she was ranked second. “It’s so funny, but if y’all gotta put me…

Hamisa Mobetto’s Lookalike Assumpta Waeni has dismissed claims that she cheated on her boyfriend, Madini Classic, with Eric Omondi. The model recently became an overnight internet sensation after a video of herself in bed with the comedian went viral. Begging for forgiveness, the Vixen confessed that Eric hit on her severally but she did not give in to his demands. “Anyway, the reason why I have decided to post this is to make it clear to Madini Classic and the entire country that yes Eric Omondi alinikatia, he invited me out on several occasions but hata kwa siku moja sikuenda.…

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have launched investigations aimed at unravelling circumstances under which a container delivering donations by a Chinese government to the National Assembly arrived In Nairobi empty. In a statement on Wednesday, National Assembly clerk Michael Sialai confirmed that the delivery arrived on Tuesday but upon the opening of the container seals, it was confirmed to have been empty. The offer to donate the goods was made during a visit by the Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China and a delegation of Chinese officials on April 13…

The late Kibra Member of Parliament Ken Okoth’s paternal family has come out to oppose plans by his immediate family to cremate him on Saturday. Addressing members of the press on Wednesday, the family led by spokesman Raymond Mbai stated that the plans are against the Luo community tradition. “In the Luo tradition, we have never heard that when somebody dies they are burnt; that is not our culture. We have never heard such a thing, so we have got no idea about that,” said Mbai. “We would not wish our cousin Ken Okoth to be cremated. It is against…