Author: Wycliffe Nyamasege

Police on Thursday seized 16 pieces of elephant tusks at a rented house in Pipeline estate, Nakuru County. During the operation, police arrested a 50-year-old man and his son, 28, who were cornered as they stepped out to meet a buyer from Nairobi. Nakuru County Police Commander Stephen Matu confirmed the incident, saying police were acting on a tip-off from members of the public who became suspicious after spotting a strange car – Toyota Fielder with registration number KCG 552N – in the estate. Read: DCI Seize 135 Bales Of Bhang In Nakuru, One Suspect Arrested “Two men were seen…

Stakeholders at the Nairobi Securities Exchange are in a process of lobbying for a policy that would force listing of private firms on the bourse, a process called Initial Public Offering (IPO). If adopted, the policy will see successful local private firms cede part of their shares to Kenyans. According to NSE Chief Executive Officer, Geoffrey Odundo, the move will see Kenyans enjoy the success of the companies by getting an opportunity to own shares in the firms that continue to thrive in the local markets. Read: CMA Fines Rodrick Muhoro Ksh208 Million, Bans Him From NSE For 10 Years…

Controversial Bishop Gilbert Deya, who for years hit headlines for his miracle-babies ministry, has revealed details of his relationship with now divorced wife, Mary Deya. In an interview with The Standard, Deya confessed to cheating on his wife, who was in Kenya while he stayed in England, to avoid getting prostate cancer as he could not stay without a woman. Deya said their marriage with Mary hit the rocks, as Mary failed to trust him, adding that his efforts to withdraw a divorce suit he filed against her didn’t save their marriage either. Read: ‘Miracle Babies’ Pastor, Gilbert Deya Deported…

Controversial singer Willy Paul did not come to play, at least judging from his recent behaviour on stage. Rebukes from his followers seem not to move him, especially after his recent raunchy performance with Tanzanian songbird Nandy, who some believe he’s dating. During the last week’s Choma Na Ngoma festivals at Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), the duo suggestively danced to the tune, leaving moral cops disappointed. Read: Singer Willy Paul Raunchy Dance Moves With Nandy Light The Internet (Video) Hours after one of the cars in their convoy was involved in an accident in Morogoro Tanzania, the two proceeded…

Nyamira County is on the spot for all wrong reasons, with locals accusing officials of diverting money from public coffers to personal businesses. The locals are now calling for the audit of the county officials starting with Governor John Obiero Nyagarama and his deputy Amos Nyaribo, under whose watch many projects have stalled. Members of the county executive committee, chief officers, directors and enforcement officers are on the watch-list for amassing wealth through corrupt deals. The residents, with support from a section of leaders, question assets worth millions owned by individuals earning as little as Sh70, 000. Immediate senator Okong’o…

Two Administration Police officers have been arrested alongside three other people for masquerading as National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) officials to defraud members of the public. The five, who were arrested in Lunga Lunga township on Thursday, targeted motorists and members of the public who failed to meet NEMA requirements. They are Corporal Benson Njoroge Mburu attached at Kiamumbi AP post, Constable Margaret Maina of Kamiti Corner post, Duncan Njogu Mukono, Grace Wambui Ndungu and Purity Mumbi Njagi. Read: Police In Lamu Arrest Colleague For Attempting To Rape Woman According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the two AP…

President Uhuru Kenyatta has reappointed Central Bank Governor Patrick Njoroge for a second term in office. Also reappointed, in a special gazette notice, is his deputy Sheila M’mbijiwe and Chairman Mohammed Nyaoga. Njoroge’s four-year term was set to end on June 19, 2019. He will now serve till 2023. The Governor, 58, was appointed by President Kenyatta in June 2015 to replace Prof Njuguna Ndungu. Read: CBK Governor Njoroge Launches New Bank Notes As He Announces Abolishment of Old Ksh1,000 Notes According to sources, his success in steadying the Kenyan currency and efforts to ensure banks avail loans to Micro,…

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday announced a ban on single-use plastics in protected areas in the country. Announcing the move on World Environmental Day, the president stated that the ban will cover national parks, forests and beaches. The ban which will become effective on June 5, 2020, comes two years after Kenya banned the use, manufacture and sale of environmentally harmful plastics, polythene bags and packaging materials. Read: NEMA Unveils Alternatives After Ban On Non-Woven Bags “As you are aware, Kenya is hosting the global environment programme and has remained a campaigner for a sustainable environment. In light of this…

South African nation, Lesotho, has sent a delegation to benchmark on Kenya’s education standards. The seven-member team, which arrived on Tuesday, comprises state’s senior educational officials led by chief Executive Officer of secondary education in Lesotho Bertha M Seutloali. The officials will be seeking insights on how the Kenyan government is ensuring that all children get quality learning. Read: Education CS Magoha Puts On Hold Establishment Of More Public Universities During the one-week program, the team is expected to visit primary and secondary schools in Embu and Kirinyaga counties to benchmark on how basic education policy, standards and curriculum are…

Police in Makueni County are holding two brothers suspected of killing a man for allegedly having an affair with their widowed mother. According to media reports, the brothers, Boniface Masavu and Kyalo Masavu, killed Onesmus Kivuva on Tuesday night after they found him in their mother’s house. The body of the deceased was found dumped 300m from his home in Mbukuni village, Kilome sub-county. Read: Two Killed, 40 Others Injured In Mwingi Head-on Crash According to police report, Kivuva’s body had deep cuts on the neck, face and head. His hands were tied from the back, an indication of a…

Controversial gospel singer Willy Paul has finally revealed details of accident that allegedly nearly took his life and that of Tanzanian songbird Nandy. According to media reports on Monday, the accident occurred in Morogoro, Tanzania. Taking to his Instagram , Willy confirmed the occurrence of an accident in their convoy, stating that luckily there were no death reports. Read:Willy Paul, Nandy Involved In Accident In Tanzania (Video) “We are still alive. There was an accident but No death reports… #sumbawanga #nandyfestival #hallelujah1 tuko njiani, ” the singer stated. The two were heading for Nandy’s’ show dubbed ‘Nandy Festival‘ in Sumbawanga.…

Bungoma regional representative of the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP), John Oyimbo, is a man under siege following constant bribery accusations by local officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). According to reports, Oyimbo has in the recent past clashed with the DCI officers in many of the cases being handled by the officers. At the centre of deep divisions between the officers, who are supposed to work jointly to provide high-quality prosecution services, is bribery allegations. Read: Seven Bungoma County Officials Charged With Robbery With Violence After Attacking Businessmen The local DCI officers accuse Oyimbo of frequently interfering…

Police are detaining six people found at the late Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago brother’s grave site hours after he was buried. According to a police report, the six were found ‘behaving suspiciously’ at John Kinyor’s grave at around 3 am on Monday. The suspects have been identified as Emmanuel Kiplimo, Moses Karanja, John Wafula, Kennedy Wafula, Derrick Olumbe and Oliver Namayi. Read: Governor Mandago’s Brother Found Dead In An Unfinished Building They were arraigned in court on Monday. Statements by the prosecution officer, Patric Lorim, indicate the six were arrested for trespassing at odd hours. Eldoret Chief Magistrate Charles…

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has changed its hard stance on new currency notes unveiled by the Central Bank of Kenya on Saturday last week. CBK Governor Patrick Njoroge further gave a directive that current Ksh1,000 notes will become obsolete on October 1. The directive, which is expected to disrupt illicit financial flows, was opposed by a section of ODM leaders, who criticized the inclusion of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta on the new currency. National Assembly Minority Leader John Mbadi, his Senate counterpart James Orengo and ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna said the move by CBK to include the first…

Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) on Tuesday morning raided the home of Kisumu County government speaker Onyango Oloo. During the early morning raid, detectives thoroughly searched the speaker’s house in the lavish Milimani estate. The officers also raided homes of current and former officials of the Kisumu Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA), both in Nairobi and Kisumu. Read: Kisumu County Assembly Speaker, Executives Accused Of Stealing Millions From County Coffers Oloo is a former chairman of the authority. According to EACC communication officer Yassin Aila, the raids are part of investigations into the loss of millions in…