President Kenyatta set to launch MV Jambo ferry
Mombasa,KENYA: President Uhuru Kenyatta is set to launch a new ferry MV Jambo that arrived in the country on Thursday. This follows a court ruling that dismissed a petition seeking the procurement and purchase of a new vessel citing safety issues. Transport CS James Macharia who received the ferry, said it has a capacity of […]
Kingi accuses his rivals of engaging in mud smearing antics against him
Kilifi,KENYA:Kilifi governor Amason Kingi has accused Jubilee candidates in the county of embarking in a mud smearing campaign against him in a bid to turn his voters against him. Kingi, said on Wednesday during a press briefing that they have gotten intelligence reports that Kilifi Jubilee’s Women Representative Amina Munyazi and Senatorial aspirant Ken Nyale […]
Religious leaders urge govt to deal with politicians funding criminal gangs
Nairobi, KENYA: Religious leaders have urged the government to deal decisively with politicians who are masterminding criminal gangs as the country gears to the August polls . In a media briefing in Nairobi on Thursday led by Bishop Mark Kariuki, they said there is need for security agencies to take action against such politicians indicating […]
Commonwealth to assist in investigating Msando’s death
Nairobi,KENYA:Commonwealth countries have assured the late Chris Msando’s family of their support in investigating his death together with other security officials to help bring culprits to book. Speaking to the media on Thursday in Nairobi, former Ghanaian president John Mahama who is also the chairman of the Commonwealth observer group, expressed his condolences to the […]
Resign from active politics, pave way for young leaders! Uhuru to Raila
Mombasa, KENYA: President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on National Super Alliance NASA principal Raila Odinga to resign in order to pave way for the young generation to take over the leadership of the nation. Addressing hundreds of supporters at the Tononoka Grounds in Mombasa on Wednesday during a mega campaign rally, President Kenyatta insisted that […]
Woman arrested with illegal ammunition at Mombasa airport
Mombasa, KENYA: Police in Mombasa International Airport are holding a woman nabbed with 42 bullets without a license. The suspect Surone Faiza, 27, was arrested at screening machine at around 4 am Thursday, as she was checking in for her flight to London. The British national had concealed the bullets in her suitcase, according to police […]
Nuh Mziwanda’s marriage hits rock bottom
Reports from Tanzania indicate that Bongo singer Nuh Mziwanda has separated with his wife who is also the mother of their child Nawal. Both Nawal and Nuh have confirmed to various Tanzanian media outlets that they have gone separate ways. Nawal who spoke to clouds fm hinted that religious differences could be the prime cause […]
Curfews imposed on Lamu, Tana River still on during elections, says Matiang’i
Nairobi,KENYA: Acting Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’I on Wednesday said the evening curfew imposed in some areas in Lamu and Tana River are still on during this electioneering period. Addressing the press in Nairobi, Matiang’i said the curfew was imposed to help secure the areas. “Curfew helps in movement of police to snatch out enemies,” said […]
Three county govt officials burnt to death by suspected al shabaab militants
Lamu, KENYA: Three employees of the Tana River County government were on Wednesday evening burnt beyond recognition after suspected al shabaab militants intercepted their vehicle at Lango la Simba area near Nyongoro in Witu-Lamu,along the Lamu-Garsen highway. While confirming the attack on Thursday,Linda Boni operation boss Joseph Kanyiri said the three were torched inside the […]
Police kill one al shabaab militant in Mandera
One suspected militant has been killed in an attack on a police station on Thursday morning. According to police sources who spoke to Baraka FM on condition of anonymity, the more than 50 militants attempted to attack Lafey police station in Mandera county but police managed to repulse them. However, the source confirmed that the […]