Nairobi deputy governor resigns
Nairobi,KENYA:Nairobi deputy governor has handed in his resignation. In a series of tweets, the deputy governer announced his resignation effective 31st January citing lack of trust from the Nairobi governor Gideon Mbuvi Mike Sonko. “Dear Nairobians, it is with a heavy heart that I resign my seat as elected Deputy Governor of Nairobi City County […]
Kwale community owned elephant sanctuary facing extinction
Kwale,KENYA: In a small room in the compound housing the servant quarters of the Kenya Wildlife Service in Kwale county, Kafari Mwarimo answers a phone call. “ The park is not accessible at the moment,” Mwarimo says to the caller. Mwarimo who is the manager of the Mwaluganje elephant sanctuary which is Kenya’s first community-owned elephant sanctuary says he […]
Court orders vote recount for Changamwe constituency
Mombasa, KENYA: Mombasa high court on Friday ordered the scrutiny and recount of 81 polling stations in Changamwe constituency. Abdi Daib through his lawyer Gikandi Ngibuini filed an application seeking the court to allow scrutiny and recount of votes for alleged election malpractices. Justice Njoki Mwangi ruled that there was variance in the results at […]
Matiang’i orders arrest of anyone rejecting new school principals
Nairobi, KENYA: Acting Cabinet Secretary for Education Dr. Fred Matiangi has ordered the arrest of anyone trying to block the transfer of school principals across the country. Matiangi who was addressing county commissioners in Nairobi on Friday said that it is primitive for some MCAs in some county perpetuating the act of ignorance, by trying […]
Lavatsa ditches Bandari FC for Tusker FC
Mombasa, KENYA: The 2016 Kenyan Premier League champions Tusker FC have confirmed the signing of striker Edwin Lavatsa from their league rivals Bandari FC. Lavatsa who previously featured for the current champions Gor Mahia and Mathare United has signed a three-year contract with the Brewers. During his two years stint with the Dockers, Lavatsa helped […]
Journalist arrested in Malindi over unclear circumstances
Kilifi, KENYA: A Journalist working with one of the media houses in Kenya Zomolo Wanje was on Thursday night arrested and remanded by police in unclear circumstances. It is alleged that Wanje was arrested at the Malindi police station where he had gone to take out his brother who had been arrested on issues concerning […]
Presidents Uhuru, Zuma hold talks ahead of ANC birthday celebrations
Durban, SOUTH AFRICA: (BY PSCU) President Uhuru Kenyatta arrived in Durban, South Africa, on Thursday for a three-day official visit and held bilateral talks with his host President Jacob Zuma. Addressing the press after the talks, Presidents Kenyatta and Zuma expressed their desire to strengthen relations between the two countries for the benefit of their […]