Sonko assures Nairobi residents of efficient services despite Igathe’s exit
Nairobi, KENYA: Nairobi County governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has said that he will only issue a statement on the resignation of his deputy Polycarp Igathe after consultations. Speaking in Mombasa on Monday during the official opening of a workshop on Nairobi City County Water Sanitation Policy and Bill, Sonko said he was engaging with Jubilee […]
Court dismisses case challenging Taita Governor Granton Samboja’s election
Taita Taveta,KENYA:A court in Voi on Monday threw out a petition challenging the election of Taita Taveta governor Granton Samboja. The petition was filed by two voters Armstrong Kiwoi and Johnson Nyambu who questioned Samboja’s degree. They argued that his election was not valid alleging that his academic credentials were not valid. Voi high court […]
PrideInn gears up to host 79th SKAL world congress
Mombasa,KENYA:PrideInn Group of Hotels is investing heavily in facility upgrade, training of Staff and in preparation for a mega world tourism & travel conference that will be hosted in Mombasa from 17th – 21st October 2018. The hotel Group Managing Director, Mr. Hasnain Noorani has said preparations are at advanced stages to host the 79th […]
Navy officer found dead at his house in Mombasa
Mombasa, KENYA: A navy officer was found mysteriously dead in his house at the Mtongwe navy base, Mombasa during the weekend. Police investigating the incident said the officer slept the whole day without waking up prompting queries from children and neighbours. The deceased identified as senior sergeant Charles Omondi,43, service number 38350 was found dead […]
Education Ministry warns against parents paying for painting school buses yellow
Nairobi, KENYA: The Ministry of Education has downplayed allegations by some schools that there is no money to execute the ministry’s directive to have school buses painted yellow. In a media release on Monday, the ministry said that the allegations are untrue following the fact that the government wired money to schools, whereby the total […]
Mtwapa’s Diamond Platnumz set to make debut in showbiz
A few months ago the internet was awash with photos of a boda boda rider from Mtwapa who people thought looks like Tanzanian hit maker Diamond Platnumz. The guy identified as Patrick even said he dreamed of meeting the ‘Marry you hit maker’. Well it seems that Patrick’s dream of meeting Baba Tiffa may be […]
Ten suspects detained over substance trafficking and robbery in Lamu
Lamu,KENYA:Police in Lamu are holding more than ten suspects on grounds of drug trafficking and robbery with violence. The suspects were arrested in an intense crackdown conducted by police officers over the weekend. The officers led by Kizingitini OCS Elam Esendi and officers who were drawn from Faza island conducted crackdowns in renowned drug hotspots […]
Alshabaab forcing parents to handover their children, report warns
Mogadishu, SOMALIA: The Alshabaab is forcing parents to hand over their children for military training, this is according to a report released by Human rights watchdog body Human Rights Watch on Monday. According to the report, members of the group began pressuring parents, religious teachers and Elders in in late September and since then hundreds […]
Acquisition of Land for Mombasa-Mariakani road expansion to begin in February
Mombasa,KENYA:Acquisition of land to facilitate the expansion of the Mombasa – Mariakani expansion is set to begin in February. This is according to a gazette notice issued by the National lands commission. According to the notice dated 12th January, approximately 5.9 hectares of land is to be acquired to facilitate the expansion. “Every person interested […]
Ryan Giggs set for new job as manager
Wales,UK: Ryan Giggs is set to be named the new Wales manager on a four-year contract. The Football Association of Wales has called a news conference for Monday afternoon in Cardiff, where the former Manchester United winger is expected to be unveiled. Provided there is no late hitch, Giggs will be announced as the successor […]