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Kenya: Rironi-Naivasha Highway to Open By Oct 30, CS Chirchir Says
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Kenya's Covid-19 Cases Rise By 130, CS Kagwe Says
Kenya's Covid-19 cases have risen by 130 in the past 24 hours, raising the cumulative number to 95,843, Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has announced. The new cases were reported from a size of 1,973. The cumulative tests in Kenya now stand at 1,031,721. In terms of the distribution of the cases, Nairobi leads with 64, Mombasa 13, Murang'a 9, Nyeri 8, Kiambu and Meru 4 each, while Bungoma, Busia, Kisumu and Kwale recorded 3 cases each.
Kenya: Kobi Kihara - I'm Not As Perfect As I Look, I've Got Bumps and Marks
By Hilary KimuyuNTV talk show host Kobi Kihara has publicly opened up about her 'imperfections', telling her fans that what they see in her Instagram posts is not how she looks in real life. The Better Living host took to her page to candidly speak about her erstwhile unknown small 'shortcomings' in response to queries from some of her followers on what she uses to make her skin look so smooth. "So many questions on what I use on my skin.
Kenya: Groove Awards Nomination Process Now Open for the Fans
By Thomas MatikoNominations are now open for the 13th edition of the Groove Awards through the Groove website, a process that will for the first time ever involve the public. Both the nomination process and award categories have been refreshed to give greater ownership and participation to gospel music fans across the country. There are 18 different categories with nominees who attract most nominations automatically booking slots for final voting from the public and the panel of judges.
Tanzania: Diamond's Manager Babu Tale Arrested Over Sh11m Debt
By Thomas MatikoOne of Diamond Platnumz's managers, Hamisi Shabaana Tale Tale aka Babu Tale, has been arrested for non-payment of a Tsh250 million (Sh11 million) debt to a Muslim clergyman in compensation. According to reports in Tanzanian media, Babu Tale, who had been avoiding the authorities for some time now, was finally arrested on Tuesday and presented in court at 3pm.
Kenya to Use G7 Summit to Market Inaugural Blue Economy Summit
By Jeremiah WakayaNairobi — President Uhuru Kenyatta will be utilizing Kenya's participation in the 44th G7 Summit slated for June 8 and 9 to build momentum for the country's inaugural International Blue Economy Conference in November.
Kenya: Janet Jackson Dazzles in Maasai Accessories At Billboard Awards
By Chad KitunduOn Sunday night, American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress Janet Jackson was honored with the Iconic Award at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. However, what stood at during the event in that saw her staging a televised performance in nine years, was her dressing, more specifically the accessories which had a Kenyan touch.
Kenya: Ezekiel Mutua Summoned By Senate Over Film Licenses
By Hilary KimuyuThe Kenya Film Classification Board CEO Ezekiel Mutua has been summoned to appear before a Senate committee following an outcry on proposals to charge film makers licensing fees. The senate wants KFCB Board to shed more light on the punitive new laws which under the proposal, will make it illegal to create any film meant for public exhibition without a film licence from the board.
Kenya: Extortionist Parking 'Stewards' Invade Nairobi's CBD
By Nahashon MusunguMotorists in Nairobi are now forced to pay more in exchange for parking space thanks to the emergence of a cartel of youths know for demanding cash in broad daylight. This past week, Nairobi News established that these youth have invaded and colonised several strategic locations within the CBD. Most of them demand for between Sh20 and Sh100 to offer parking space and 'protection', services the motorists separately pay the county government for.
South Africa: 'Shut Up, You Idiot, Stupid K*****' - Teacher Allegedly Tells 7-Year-Old Schoolgirl
"Shut up, you idiot, stupid k*****!" This is what a Grade 2 teacher in Gauteng allegedly said to a 7-year-old girl shortly after slapping her so hard that she collided with the chalkboard. Her father, a 29-year-old businessman who lives in the Midrand area, told News24 that he and his wife arrived home at around 18:00 last Friday.
Kenya: UASU Opposes Appointment of VCs By Public Service Commission
By Davis AyegaNairobi — Universities' Academic Staff Union has opposed the appointment of university Vice chancellors by the Public Service Commission. UASU Secretary General Constantine Wasonga has said the appointment of VCs should be a prerogative left to university councils made up of people versed with matters education, like the university councils and other university stakeholders.
Trouble Brewing at Uganda Embassy in Algeria
The foreign affairs ministry has frozen the accounts of Uganda's embassy in Algeria until a forensic audit is carried out. A May 14 letter issued by James Kintu, an undersecretary in the ministry, directed that neither the ambassador, Alintuma Nsambu, nor his staff should spend any money until the auditors arrive in Algiers. Kintu said the ministry had received several complaints from Nsambu and the embassy accounting officer, Fred Tushabe, accusing each other of financial impropriety.
Kenya: Sonko Denies Claims That He Is Running Nairobi County From Machakos
By Collins OmuloNairobi Governor Mike Sonko has come out to refute claims that he is running the affairs of City Hall from his Mua Hills home in Machakos County. This comes after pictures emerged of the first-time governor meeting his cabinet members at his home on Monday with reports indicating that he had decided to stay away from the capital city for fear for his life after his security detail was reduced from 15 to five.
Budget 2018 Passed - But Buhari Yet to Receive It
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Liberia: EU to Build Cinema Arthouse for Liberia
By Robin DopoeHundreds, mostly youth, gathered at Tubman High School auditorium daily to view screenings of movies at the EuroLiberian Film Festival The European Union Delegation to Liberia has disclosed plans to open an arthouse in the country before the end of this year, which will offer a space for the development of creativity, arts and innovation among Liberian youths.
Kenya: Wednesdays and Saturdays Proposed as Car-Free Days in CBD, Westlands
By Jemimah MueniNairobi — Wednesdays and Saturdays have been proposed as car-free days in the Central Business District and Westlands as part of the plans to ease congestion in the city. According to Nairobi County Executive Committee Roads, Transport and Infrastructure Mohammed Dagane, the plans are being undertaken by the county in conjunction with the Nairobi Regeneration Team.
South Africa: Calls for Unity in Otherwise Acrimonious Presidency Budget Debate
Some participants in Wednesday's debate on the presidency's budget rose above the acrimonious partisanship characteristic of the fifth Parliament to make calls for unity that will be beneficial for the whole country.
Kenya: British Sex Pest Convicted of Raping Vulnerable Kenyan Children
A British national who befriended vulnerable families in Kenya, and then abused their children, has been convicted of nine child abuse offences in the UK. The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) worked in partnership with the Kenyan National Police to investigate 72-year-old Keith Morris, after another British national staying in Kenya reported his inappropriate behaviour with children.
Nigeria: Why Some NNPC Mega Stations Are Shut - NNPC
By Ifeoluwa AdeyemoNigeria's state oil firm, NNPC, on Wednesday gave reasons why some of its mega filling stations in Abuja and environs have been out of service for almost two months now. The spokesperson of the corporation, Ndu Ughamadu, told PREMIUM TIMES in a telephone interview that the stations, like most others across the country, were deliberately shut down to allow for a review and revision of their operations to make for efficiency and effective service delivery.
Nigeria: Buhari Yet to Receive Passed Budget 2018 - Minister
By Sani TukurOne week after the 2018 budget was passed by the two chambers of the National Assembly, it is yet to be transmitted to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent. This was revealed Wednesday by the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma, while responding to inquiries from State House correspondents at the end of the meeting of Federal Executive Council (FEC). Mr Udoma said a media report credited to him that Mr Buhari would not sign the budget was not true.
Africa: Sinking or Waiting? the Once Mighty Biafra Movement Under Pressure
analysis By Patrick Egwu EjikeAt a centre for Biafra war veterans in south east Nigeria, John Oliwe rolls his wheelchair into the backyard. He uses a small cutlass to uproot weeds from his vegetable plot as he recalls his role in the conflict that began when he was just 15 years old. "I was very young when I left home to join the Biafran army," he says.
Ghana/Kenya: Ghanaian Football Boss Who Mediated Wrangles in Kenyan Game Arrested
By Nahashon MusunguEmbattled Ghana Football Association President Kwesi Nyantakyi was on Wednesday taken into custody by plainclothes policemen, in an operation reportedly ordered by the country's President Nana Akufo-Addo. The football boss - best remembered for mediating wrangles in Kenyan football in the recent past - is accused of using President Akufo-Addo's name to solicit for monies from private businessmen with plans to invest in the west African country.
Nigeria's Leasing Industry Deals Reach N1.44 Trillion
By Bankole OrimisanThe Nigerian leasing industry continued its growth trend in 2017, as the outstanding lease volume grew to N1.44 trillion, against N1.26 trillion in 2016, representing a growth of 14.5 per cent. The growth, according to the Equipment Leasing Association (ELAN), was facilitated by the relative stability in the macroeconomic environment, increasing demand, new entrants in the industry and increased value of assets due to the depreciation of the Naira.
South Africa: De Lille's Court Hearing Postponed 'Because Judges Need More Time to Prepare'
Temporarily reinstated City of Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille will spend more time in her office after her court battle meant to be heard on Friday was postponed for almost another two weeks. "My court case which was scheduled for this Friday, May 25 has been postponed to the 4 and 5 June because the judges need more time to prepare," she announced on her Twitter account.
Kenya: Daddy Owen and Farida Expecting a Baby
By Evelyne MusambiGospel musician Daddy Owen is expecting a baby with his wife Farida Wambui, two years after their lavish wedding. On Sunday, the singer threw a surprise baby shower for his wife and has now shared snippets of how the occasion went down with several pictures on Instagram. The Vanity hit marker admitted that planning the white and gold themed event was a tough challenge but he endured.
Rwanda: Kigali City Unveil 'Professional Umuganda'
By Kelly RwamaperaThe City of Kigali has started community work that enables personnel from various professions to give back to their communities through their field of expertise. The programme was inaugurated Tuesday during the closure of Kigali City Councillors' Week at Petit Stadium in Kigali. During the week, volunteer health workers diagnosed city residents of different ailments while urban settlement experts explained the concept of the master plan and law experts helped address land issues.
Kenya: Woman Who Had Sex With Underage Boy Jailed for 15 Years
By Rushdie OudiaA court in Kisumu has sentenced Judith Wandera to 15 years in jail after she admitted to having sex with a 16-year-old boy. The court found Wandera guilty of defilement and performing indecent act with a minor. While appearing in court two weeks ago, the 24-year-old woman admitted to defiling the Class Seven pupil during a steamy love affair. She however claimed that she thought the boy was adult since he told her that he was a boda boda operator when they first met at a pub.
Kenya: Wanyama Explains Why He's Skipping Harambee Stars Friendlies
By David KwalimwaVictor Wanyama has ruled himself out of Kenya's forthcoming friendly matches against Swaziland and Equatorial Guinea. The 26-year-old midfielder also confirmed he will not be available for Harambee Stars tour of India which starts on June 1. Stars coach Sebastien Migne is expected to lead his charges in three friendlies against New Zealand, India and Chinese Taipei.
Nigeria: Kidnapped Two-Year-Old Rescued, Suspect Arrested - Police
A two-year-old girl, who was stolen while her mother was busy selling yam tubers at Mile 12 Produce Market, Lagos, has been rescued. The Lagos State police spokesman, Chike Oti, said in a statement on Wednesday that the child was rescued from one Elizabeth Ibezim who allegedly took her away without the consent of her mother. "The incident took place at Mile 12 Yam market, Ketu, Lagos, where the child was taken away from the stall of her mother who was busy selling her wares at the popular market.
Kenya: Nurses Advised to Stay Away From Mbagathi Hospital
Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) has called for its members to stay away from Mbagathi Sub-county Hospital maternity wing until their safety can be guaranteed. The nurses' union is also asking for the sacking of Nairobi County Health executive Hitan Majevdia over the poor state of the facility.
14.8 Million People Affected By Boko Haram - Govt
Nigeria said no fewer than 700 Boko Haram militants have signified their intention to surrender as it told the world the unprecedented humanitarian crisis triggered by the nine year old insurgency in the north east. Nigeria's Ambassador/Permanent Representative to the UN, Prof. Tijjani Bande, told the UN Security Council that 14.8 million people were affected by the crisis. He said 1.7 million people were internally displaced, with the most adversely affected being children and women.
West Africa: State Oil Firm to Begin Retail of Petrol in West Africa
By Kingsley JeremiahAbuja — The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Wednesday in Abuja said it would begin retailing of petroleum products across markets in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in the next two years. NNPC Group Managing Director, Maikanti Baru, who rebranded key downstream subsidiaries of the group said the company would own 30 per cent market share of petroleum products distribution business in Nigeria by 2020 from the current 14 per cent.
Nigeria: Bauchi Deputy Governor Resigns
The Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Nuhu Gidado, has resigned, CHANNELS TV is reporting. According to the report, Mr. Gidado submitted his resignation letter to Governor Mohammed Abubakar on Wednesday, citing his waning enthusiasm for the job as reason for leaving. Mr. Gidado's departure brings to three the number of high-ranking officials that have left Governor Abubakar's cabinet. In December 2017, the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Shehu Ningi, resigned from his position.
Kenya: Lover Boy Ronaldinho Is Finally Getting Married - Not to One, but Two Women
By Thomas MatikoBrazilian legend Ronaldinho, one of the most gifted footballers of all time, is set two marry two women on the same day, according to media reports from his country of birth. The 38-year-old, who announced his retirement from football early this year having had an illustrious career with FC Barcelona (Spain), AC Milan (Italy), PSG (France) among other top clubs, once vowed never to marry because of his love for women.
Uganda: Leaders Want Probe Into Akii-Bua Stadium Works
By Isaac OtwiiLira — Some local government leaders in Lira District have called for a forensic audit into the construction of Akii-Bua Memorial Stadium. Preliminary work started in February 2016 after President Museveni in 2009 pledged to construct an international sporting facility in Lira District. This is in memory of the country's first Olympic gold medalist, John Akii-Bua.
Rwanda: Final Round of 'Chinese Bridge' Competition Attracts 700 Students
By Julius BizimunguOver the weekend, hundreds of university students gathered at the University of Rwanda's College of Education (formerly Kigali Institute of Education) for the Rwanda finals of the Chinese Bridge Competition, a Chinese language proficiency competition.
Kenya: Raila Odinga Returns as Infighting Threatens Unity Deal
By Patrick Lang'at and Samwel OwinoOpposition leader Raila Odinga returns home on Wednesday after a week-long trip to London, but he will be welcomed, not by the amity he left behind, but growing political animosity that is putting his unity pact with President Uhuru Kenyatta to the test.
Kenya to Raise Sh800 Million for Inaugural Blue Economy Conference
By Jeremiah WakayaNairobi — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is seeking to raise between Sh700 and 800 million to host the country's inaugural International Conference on Blue Economy. According to Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Macharia Kamau, the government will act as a guarantor of the conference which will be the first of its kind to be hosted in Kenya.
Kenya: DP Ruto Slams Perennial Poll Losers for Using Constitution as Bogeyman
By Jeremiah WakayaNairobi — Deputy President William Ruto has in a thinly veiled reference to his main political rival Raila Odinga dismissed calls for a referendum, as misplaced. Ruto who spoke at the 3rd Annual Legislative Summit in Mombasa on Tuesday said the clamour for constitutional change was being fronted by politicians who had failed to win public trust to govern.
Kenya: Angela Ndambuki Replaced As KCCI CEO, 8 Months After Appointment
By Ken MachariaNairobi — The Board of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has appointed George Kiondo as Acting Chief Executive, eight months after it named Angela Ndambuki to head the Chamber. Confirming the changes, KNCCI Chairman Kiprono Kittony has told CapitalFM that Ndambuki was on probation for eight months, and the Board, " has decided not to confirm her." Kiondo was the Acting CEO before Ndambuki was appointed in September 2017.
Nigeria: Airport Cleaner Returns $6,000 Found in Toilet
By Tope Templer OlaiyaComing at a time Nigeria's international image is not too good with the incessant cases of corruption in the country, a cleaner at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos State, Charity Bassey, recently did the unexpected when she found a nylon containing $6,000 valued at over N2 million, and turned it in to security officials at the terminal.
Nigeria: EFCC Quizzes Shekarau, Wali Over Jonathan's Campaign Funds
By Murtala AdewaleKano — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday, quizzed erstwhile Ministers of Education and Foreign Affairs, Ibrahim Shekarau, Ambassador Aminu Wali, for their involvement in the alleged sharing of N950 million of the campaign funds of former President Goodluck Jonathan prior to the 2015 general elections in Kano.
Kenya: Cops in City Park Shooting Record Statements, Freed on Bond
By Joseph MurayaNairobi — Two police officers involved in Sunday morning's City Park shooting that left a woman, 41, dead and a 26 year-old man with serious injuries, have recorded statements and are now free on bond. It means the officers will not perform any duty, until detectives are done with the investigation. "It is a complicated case... " an officer privy to the ongoing investigations told Capital FM News on Tuesday.
Kenya: DPP Appeals Acquittal of Ng'ang'a, 4 Others in Fatal Crash Case
By Joseph MurayaNairobi — Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji on Tuesday appealed the Limuru Chief Magistrate's decision to acquit Pastor James Ng'ang'a of Neno Evangelism Centre and four others, for causing death through dangerous driving. This follows uproar from members of the public who felt justice was not delivered.
Kenya: Report - IPOA Has Only Managed Three Convictions of Police Officers in 6 Years
By Thomas MatikoThe Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) says it has only managed to have three police officers convicted over a period of six years since its inception. This is despite having fully completed investigating over 1,000 cases and closing a total of 9,878 cases received during its first term. IPOA was established through an Act of Parliament published in November 2011 to provide for civilian oversight and check excesses over the work of the National Police Service in Kenya.
Kenya: Nairobi County Set Aside Sh1 Billion for Upgrading of Five Stadia
By Jemimah MueniNairobi — The Nairobi County Government has set aside Sh1 billion for the upgrading of five stadia that have been in deplorable conditions, excluding the City Stadium. Speaking while launching the uplifting of Dandora Stadium on Tuesday, Nairobi County Executive Committee for Education, Youth, Gender and Sports, Janet Ouko said the stadia will be renovated to meet the required FIFA and CAF standards.
Congo-Kinshasa: Govt Prepares for Mass Ebola Vaccinations
By Lisa SchleinPreparations are under way for a mass Ebola vaccination campaign in the Democratic Republic of Congo as the Ministry of Health and international aid agencies hold a second day of inoculations in northwestern Equateur Province. The latest World Health Organization estimates report 51 cases of Ebola, including 27 deaths.
Kenya: Did Immigration Department Throw Some Shade on Sonko?
By Mwende KasujjaThe Immigration Department's choice of photo while inviting Kenyans on Twitter to a question and answer session seemingly threw some shade on Nairobi governor Mike Sonko. The department used a photo of a flooded GPO bus stop that located right outside the Huduma Centre.
Kenya: Police on Spot as Fresh Details Emerge on Janet Waiyaki's Death
The woman who was shot dead by police over the weekend left her home in the wee hours of the night before arriving at City Park at 8am. Earlier, Ms Janet Waiyaki, 41, had borrowed a vehicle from the mother of Mr Bernard Chege, 26, whom she was in the company of when the shooting occurred. He is recuperating at Avenue Hospital in Nairobi after sustaining gunshot wounds in the incident.
Nigeria: Aregbesola Installs Countdown Beam On Office Exit
Rauf Aregbesola has installed an electronic beam indicating a daily countdown to the November 17 expiration of his tenure as Osun State Governor. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the beam is conspicuously installed at the reception hall in the governor's office in Oshogbo. When the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, paid the governor a courtesy visit in his office on Monday, the countdown indicated 191 days. Specifically, the beam reads: "191 days Home Run Countdown".
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