Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua dismisses arrest allegations
Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua has dismissed rumours doing rounds on social media that he was arrested by EACC on Thursday morning over corruption allegations. Through his press secretary, Mutinda Mwanzia, Mutua termed the allegations as malicious. “We have noted with concern the fake alert whose aim was to tarnish the image of Governor Mutua. Relevant […]
Kidero released on 2 million cash bail
Nairobi, KENYA: Former Nairobi governor Dr. Evans Kidero has been released on cash bail of Sh.2 million. Together with his co-accused Maurice Okele, Kidero was given a personal bond of sh.5 million and an additional bond of Sh.3 million with a surety of same amount. Kidero was arrested on Wednesday alongside six other former county […]
Why Mombasa residents might soon be walking on narrower pavements
Mombasa, KENYA: You might be forced to walk on narrower pavements in Mombasa. Matatu owners in Mombasa want pavements reduced to allow expansion of roads, which will help in curbing traffic congestion in the city. “We have seen in the recent past how the county managed to reduce some roundabouts and it helped,” said Mbarak […]
Grief as Family Members and friends attend Mwingi pupil’s requiem mass
A requiem mass for the 11 pupils from St.Gabriel academy who died in a road accident along the Mwingi- Garissa road was held on Thursday. Education CS Amina Mohammed and Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu were among leaders who joined mourners for the mass that was held in Mwingi. The pupils died after the bus they […]
Vision 2030 in jeopardy if youths ignored
Mombasa, Kenya: The country could fail to realize its vision 2030 and sustainable development goals (SDG). Executive Director of Stretchers youth organization Okong’o Dickson said unemployment is still a major factor giving youth in the country sleepless nights, despite being the majority, and in a position to offer human resource to the vision. Speaking in Mombasa […]
Michael Olunga on move to Japan
Michael Olunga could ditch Chinese side Guizhou Zhicheng for Japanese outfit Kashiwa Reysol, reports Japanese media. Olunga who plied his trade with Spanish club Girona last season is believed to be in advanced talks with Kashiwa, with the deal expected to materialize this month according sources close to the player. If the deal goes through, […]
Nairobi demolitions to continue Sonko warns land grabbers
Nairobi, KENYA: Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko is going after everyone who has grabbed public land in Nairobi including Lang’ata primary school. Through his social media pages, Sonko warned all those occupying public land illegally, saying that he would rather be a one term governor than entertain grabbers. “Better be a one term Governor and leave […]
Election of Fahim Twaha as Lamu Governor upheld
Mombasa,KENYA: The election of Lamu Governor Fahim Twaha has been upheld. The Court of Appeal sitting in Mombasa dismissed an appeal by former Governor Issa Timamy. Timamy had claimed the election of Twaha was riddled with electoral malpractises,bias and marked ballot papers. However, the three judges dismissed Timamy’s appeal stating that the poll was conducted […]
Kenya Women Holding re-brands as it raises awareness on gender based violence
Kenya women holding has re-branded to Echo Africa Network as it raises red flag on gender based violence cases in the country. In a media briefing in Nairobi, chair of Echo Africa Network, Jane Mwai and CEO Jennifer Riria said that they opted to re-brand the organization in order to avert confusion with other organizations […]
DPP warns Gov’t officials over withholding sh 2.5 b for Media
Nairobi,KENYA: Government officials frustrating media companies by withholding their dues after supplying them with services have been put on notice. Director of public prosecution Noordin Haji has ordered speedy and thorough investigations into the allegations. Haji in a letter to the Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet, says the accounting officers at the ministry of […]