Gaming platform to raise money for orphanages to be launched in Kenya
A new gaming platform is set to be launched in the Kenyan market. Cashpot dubbed ‘Tingisha Maisha’ will be launched on Friday 20th March, 2020, where the first campaign will be rolled out and winners announced via national and vernacular stations. According to Cashpot Chairman Ngovi Kitau, the platform which is a 100 per cent […]
Provide security guards with coronavirus protective gear, gov’t told
700,000 private guards are in need of protective gear as the country grapples with coronavirus. Speaking at a media brief in Nairobi, Protective Security Industry Association Chairperson Cosmas Mutava said that the private askaris are serving to protect the nation from insecurity and terror but are vulnerable to this disease. “We request the government to […]
No new cases reported as 600,000 screened for Coronavirus in the country
The current number of positive Coronavirus patients in the country remains at seven with no new cases reported, says Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe. Addressing the media at Afya House in Nairobi, CS Kagwe said more than 600,000 people who have come into the country through all entry points have been screened. “We have tested […]
Media Council want live press conferences cancelled
The Media Council of Kenya now wants all live press conferences put on hold as a precautionary measure, for media practitioners, against Coronavirus. It is a recommendation made by the Media Sector Emergency Response Team (MESERT) comprising of media sector stakeholders. The team was announced on 14th March to monitor the safety of journalists and […]
Diamond’s manager tests positive for Coronavirus
Diamond Platnumz’ manager Sallam Mendez has tested positive for Coronavirus. Sallam who reportedly started feeling ill after traveling back to Tanzania from abroad, announced the news on his Instagram page saying that he had gone through tests and the results came back positive for the virus which has claimed more than 7,000 lives globally. The […]
Cheating husband contracts coronavirus on a trip to Italy with mistress
If you are going to cheat on your wife or husband, ensure the country you are going to cheat at does not have reported COVID-19 cases. A UK husband learnt this the hard way after catching Coronavirus while on a trip to Italy with his mistress. According to a UK magazine, the unnamed patient, in […]
Kilifi County sets aside sh.75 million to fight Coronavirus
Kilifi County government has set aside sh.75 million emergency funds to set up isolation centres in the county to aid in the fight against the virus. The funds will facilitate the setting up of four isolation centres in the county for suspected COVID-19 cases. The isolation centres will be set up at Jibana, Ganze, Msumarini […]
Governors want COVID-19 testing centers decentralized to counties
Governors have asked the National Government to decentralize coronavirus testing centres to the Counties to expedite action on suspected cases to curb likelihood of infections spiraling out of control. Speaking in Nairobi on Wednesday during a presser on the Counties’ preparedness in curbing the virus, the Governors said it is imperative for the Counties to […]