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BUDGET: Uhuru splashed with Sh725m more to entertain guests
Treasury has allocated the Presidency an additional Sh725 million for catering and other hospitality supplies in the Supplementary Budget. Senators have also been given Sh336 million for monitoring and...
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Why MPs want Governor Kabogo grilled over ‘private army’
A parliamentary committee has resolved to summon Kiambu Governor William Kabogo over claims that he has sponsored a private militia and influenced police in his county to intimidate and harass MPs. The...
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MY STORY: Being a Nairobi MCA is not a walk in the park
After he got elected as the Baba Dogo Member of County Assembly, 38 year-old Shadrack Juma thought being a politician was a walk in the park. First mistake. He thought giving out money to his...
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Second Uber taxi torched by suspected rivals
An Uber taxi was torched by attackers in Riruta Satellite early Wednesday morning. Police say the taxi was hailed by a man at Yaya Centre and told the driver that he needed to pick his girlfriend from...
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City Hall pulls down billboards over Sh53m unpaid rates
Nairobi County government on Wednesday pulled down billboards in the city centre over unpaid rates by outdoor advertising firms. City Hall said the firms owe it a total of Sh52.7 million in unpaid...
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Fugitive British woman in murder case arrested in Uganda
A mother who has been on the run for the last three years after allegedly killing her 20 month old daughter and was believed to be hiding in Kenya has been taken into custody in Uganda. The suspect,...
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Chief caught on tape drunk sacked, to face charges
An assistant Chief in Nakuru caught in camera drunk while clad in uniform during President Uhuru Kenyatta’s visit to the region last week has been sacked. Rift Valley regional coordinator Mr Wanyama...
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Man in court for luring girl into sex with Sh10
A 34-year-old man was arraigned in a Maua court for allegedly luring a small girl into sex. Faisal Ahmed Adan appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate A.G Munene but was not allowed to take plea...
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How Nairobi City lost Sh173m in cemetery land fraud
A court has been told how former top government officials stole Sh173 million in the controversial purchase of a cemetery land in Mavoko. The land in Athi River, Mavoko township, was initially valued...
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Moi University students injured in terror scare
There was a security scare at Moi University’s Main Campus early Wednesday morning following an explosion which students mistook for a terror attack. At least 20 students were injured when they jumped...
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Nairobi MCA hospitalised after being ‘beaten’ by male colleague
Another controversy over assault erupted at the Nairobi County Government after a Member of County Assembly accused the majority leader of slapping and pushing her to a wall. Kayole South County...
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MPs slap caveat on posh house bought with stolen Youth Fund money
MPs on Wednesday put a caveat on a Sh48 million home in Lavington, Nairobi, suspected to have been bought with money stolen from the youth fund. They ordered that the house, which is under...
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MCAs reject report absolving Mama Lucy hospital in baby’s death
Nairobi County MCAs have disputed a report by a taskforce set by Governor Evans Kidero to investigate the death of three-month-old baby Dominic Otieno at the Mama Lucy Hospital. They termed the report,...
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Oliech hints at retirement after landing Sh10m deal with Betway
Former Harambee Stars captain Dennis Oliech has hinted at retiring from active football moments after he was appointed the official ambassador of betting firm Betway. Speaking of this appointment,...
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Knec board dissolved, to be probed over exam cheating
The Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) board has been dissolved over the irregularities that marred national examinations in 2015. The council’s chief executive officer Joseph Kivilu and seven...
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Is Prince William in Kenya for ex-girlfriend’s wedding?
Prince William has made it to Kenya just days to his ex-girlfriend’s wedding set to be held in Lewa, Isiolo county. The Prince met with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday morning at State...
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President Obama dancing Tango at Argentina State Dinner
State dinners can be staid. But not on Wednesday, when US President Barack Obama, on a visit to Argentina, was game for a go at tango — with a pro, no less. Looking relaxed practicing a few steps with...
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Embu MCAs allowed to dress down over high temperatures
The Embu County Assembly has relaxed rules on dressing code in the wake of soaring temperatures in the country. Speaker Kariuki Mate bowed to pressure by MCAs, that they be excused from wearing jackets...
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Drama as woman locks herself inside car to avoid alcohol test
A woman on Wednesday night locked herself inside her car for several hours to avoid an alcohol test by National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) agents. When stopped to be tested the woman refused...
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Yellow Fever: Museveni orders vaccination of all Kenyans entering Uganda
President Yoweri Museveni’s government has ordered its health officials to ensure all Kenyans entering the country have undergone mandatory vaccination against Yellow Fever. Uganda’s Health Ministry...
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