Coast MPs allege religious bias in Form one selection process
Nairobi, KENYA: A section of Members of Parliament from the Coast have condemned some of the secondary school heads in the country for denying some pupils , form one slot in their schools on the basis of their religious affiliations. In a media briefing at parliamentary buildings led by Kwale women rep Zuilekha Hassan and […]
Atwoli urges Raila to do way with swearing-in ceremony
Nairobi, KENYA: Central Organization for the Trade Union ,(COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has called on National Super Alliance leader Raila Odinga to rescind his decision of being sworn in as the president of the Republic of Kenya. Addressing the media on Friday in Nairobi, Atwoli said that the move by NASA will create uneasiness […]
Nurses demand closure of hospital involved in gun drama
Mombasa, KENYA: The National Nurses Association has demanded the closure of the Chiromo lane medical centre in Nairobi following an incident on Wednesday, where a nurse was allegedly shot dead by a patient who had been admitted to the hospital. Speaking to journalists in Mombasa on Friday, the association chair Alfred Abengo said that they […]
Two dead, scores injured in grisly road accident along Garissa-Nairobi highway
Tana River, KENYA: Two died and several others were injured on Friday in an accident that occurred at Buto Banta along Garisa – Nairobi highway. Speaking to Baraka FM, Bura OCPD Mr. Tom Okot said the two died on the spot when a bus from Earth Plane Company had a tire burst before rolling. The […]
President Uhuru receives five new envoys to Kenya
Nairobi, KENYA: (BY PSCU) President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday received credentials from five new envoys to Kenya. The envoys included Awere Phibby Otaala (Uganda), Alison Chartres (Australia), Denys Toscano (Ecuador), Myint Swe (Mnyanmar) and Wilhelm von Trott (the Sovereign Military Order of Malta). President Kenyatta welcomed the new envoys and encouraged them to work hard […]
Ronaldo equals Messi’s Ballon d’Or record
Paris, FRANCE: Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is the 2017 Ballon d’Or winner. This is the fifth time that the Portuguese captain claims the accolade equaling the record set by his main challenger Lionel Messi of Barcelona who came second in the event held in Paris France Thursday night. It’s the second straight year Ronaldo […]
Matatu owners demand lifestyle audit for traffic cops due to corruption
Nairobi, KENYA: Matatu owners Association has called on the government to initiate a lifestyle audit for trafficpolice officers in a bid to fight corruption menace. Speaking in Nairobi on Thursday, the chairperson of Matatu Owners Association Simon Kimutai during a meeting between his association and officials drawn from Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission said that […]
Terror suspect killed in Likoni
Mombasa, KENYA: A Terror suspect has been gunned down in a shootout with police in Ujamaa area likoni Mombasa county. The suspect identified as Ali Hamisi Mzomo alias Mure was gunned down in his house at 3:36 am Friday, according to his wife. The family said the suspect has been away for the last two years […]