New twist in sugar saga after Govt. Chemist snubs parliamentary summon
Nairobi,KENYA:The sugar saga seems to be far from over after it emerged that the government chemist failed to appear before the joint Agriculture and Trade committee of National Assembly amid allegations that he was around parliamentary precincts . The issue elicited a heated debate between members of the joint committees when Machakos women rep Joyce Kamene raised concerns over why the officer […]
SGR is a scam! Says Ndii
Mombasa, KENYA:NASA strategist David Ndii has claimed that the Government failed to release enough information to citizens’ before construction of SGR project. Ndii dismissed the project claiming that it has not added any benefits to the economy of the County instead it has subsidized cargo services leading to loss of jobs. “The government held a […]
I will not resign over Ruaraka land! Says Swazuri
Nairobi, KENYA: With confusion surrounding the Ruaraka land, National Land Commission NLC chair Muhammad Swazuri has vowed not to resign any time soon. Addressing the media on Wednesday in Nairobi, Swazuri said he will stay put and drive the mission and vision of the commission despite accusation that it approved the payment of the private […]
Barcelona sign Brazilian Malcom for sh. 4.8 Bn
Barcelona has signed Brazilian winger Malcom Filipe Silva de Oliveira from French club Bordeaux for a five-year contract for 41 million Euros. (Kshs 4.8BN) Malcom has already arrived in Barcelona and is expected to undergo a medical today (Wednesday) before joining the 2018 FC Barcelona US Tour. The 21-year-old an attacking player, signed for French […]
Infuriated Mwatate residents call on Balala to resign
Taita,Taveta,KENYA:A section of Mwatate residents are now calling for the resignation of Tourism and wildlife Cabinet secretary Najib Balala and his Public secretary Maragaret Mwakima . The residents who held demonstrations on Monday in Mwatate town accused Balala and Mwakima of doing nothing to address the escalating cases of human wildlife conflict that have left […]
Parliament rejects Chumo for SRC job
Parliamentary Finance committee has rejected appointment of Ben Chumo as chair of Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). The committee chaired by Kipkelion East member of parliament, Joseph Limo, said the former Kenya Power boss did not satisfy the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution on leadership and integrity. “Ben Chumo has integrity issues arising […]
Body of newborn found dumped near school in Likoni
Mombasa, KENYA: Police in Likoni are investigating an incidence where the body of a newborn baby was found dumped near a school in the area. Speaking to Baraka FM, Likoni OCPD Benjamin Rotich said that the body was found by a passerby on Tuesday evening. ‘We have taken the body to Coast general hospital as […]
No more mobile courts for you!! Says CJ Maraga
If you’ve been depending on mobile courts for quick access to justice, try finding an alternative means as more than 50 mobile courts operations will have to be suspended due to a sh16.7 billion budget cut on the Judiciary. Chief Justice David Maraga has expressed concerns after the government slashed out the judiciary budget by […]
Panic grips Giriama Ranch residents over auction notice
Thousands of residents in Kilif county are in a panic mode after it was confirmed that Giriama ranch is set to be auctioned next month. Following a public notice by Garam Investments Auctioneers on 23rd July 2018, the residents are living in fear that they might lose the sixty six thousands acre land. Earlier on the […]