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Kenya: Miguna 'Not Boarding' Flight to Kenya for Now
By Joseph MurayaNairobi — The much-awaited arrival of controversial lawyer Miguna Miguna Wednesday afternoon has aborted. This is after Miguna cancelled his flight to Nairobi after the government declined to guarantee him unconditional re-entry to the country, as directed by court. In a statement posted on social media, Miguna has asked his lawyers to notify the court of what he terms as continued wilful contempt of its orders.
Kenya: Lady Justice Achode Takes Over as First Female Head of the High Court
By Jeremiah WakayaNairobi — Lady Justice Lydia Achode has taken over as the Principal Judge of the High Court becoming the first female judge to assume the office. Lady Justice Achode was installed at a ceremony presided over by Chief Justice David Maraga at the Milimani Law Courts on Tuesday taking the reins from Justice Richard Mwongo who became the first occupant of the Office of the Principal Judge under the Constitution 2010.
Kenya: Cyber Bullies, Fake News Architects On Notice As Bill Signed
By Joseph MurayaNairobi — President Uhuru Kenyatta has assented to the Cybercrimes Bill, which criminalizes abuse of persons on social media. Though the Act has stirred mixed reactions from various stakeholders more so journalists and bloggers, the government says it is meant to remove a legal lacuna. Through the Cybercrimes Act, the National Government is going to establish a National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee.
Kenya: Three More Suspects Who Attacked NCBDA's Muriuki Surrender to Police
By Joseph MurayaNairobi — Three more suspects accused of attacking Nairobi Central Business District Association (NCBDA) Chairman Timothy Muriuki have surrendered to detectives at the Central Police station. This comes a few hours after another suspect who surrendered on Monday was charged in court and released on a cash bail of Sh300,000 pending trial. Brian Owino surrendered to police at Nairobi Area DCI offices Monday, after he and his accomplices lost a bid to block their arrest in court.
Kenya: Miguna Lands Wednesday 4pm At JKIA
By Joseph MurayaNairobi — Controversial lawyer and self-declared general of the outlawed National Resistance Movement, Miguna Miguna, is expected in the country on Wednesday. According to a Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNHRC) official, Miguna will land in the country at 4 pm. But will gain entry to the country? "I AM RETURNING HOME ON MAY 16, 2018. I'm a revolutionary Pan-Africanist. I'm not an anarchist.
Kenya: 46% of Kenya's SMEs Close Within a Year of Founding
By Kennedy KangetheNairobi — About 46 per cent of Small Medium Enterprises in Kenya close within a year of founding, and another 15 per cent in the year after that. This is according to Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Patrick Njoroge who says part of the issue is that these SMEs do not solve big enough problems. Speaking while opening SME Financing Africa Forum 2017 Njoroge says this is the time to invest more in research.
Kenya: Igathe Returns to Corporate World With Equity Job
By Margaret NjugunahNairobi — Former Nairobi Deputy Governor Polycarp Igathe has returned to the corporate world after being appointed the Chief Commercial Officer position at Equity Group. The appointment at Kenya's biggest bank by customer numbers comes four months after Igathe resigned from the county job citing trust issues with Governor Mike Sonko.
Kenya: President Kenyatta Launches Sh7 Billion Juice Line at Nairobi Coca-Cola Plant
President Uhuru Kenyatta Tuesday launched a Sh7 billion State-of the Art Hot-Fill juice plant at the Nairobi Coca-Cola Plant, Embakasi. He said the investment, under the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), compliments the nation's Big Four Agenda. He added that the Big Four Agenda provides solutions to the many problems that Kenyans have longed for answers over the years. "The Big Four Agenda is our answer to these questions.
Kenya: Memorial Service for Solai Dam Tragedy Victims to Be Held Wednesday
By Wanjiru MachariaNairobi — The memorial service for the 48 people killed in the Solai dam tragedy will be held on Wednesday ahead of the burials. The event will be held not far away from the tragedy site and will be attended by President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto as well as other top dignitaries. According to Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Mwongo Chimwanga, some of the victims will be buried Wednesday after the memorial, while others will be buried on Thursday.
Kenya: Fida to Appeal Ruling on Property Sharing After Divorce
By Muthoni NjukiNairobi — The Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) says it will appeal the ruling requiring spouses to share property after divorce based on the percentage of contribution rather than on a 50-50 basis. In an interview with the Capital FM News, FIDA Executive Director Teresa Omondi stated that the ruling discriminates against women. "We would really want a proper interpretation; we don't want it to be skewed.
Kenya: Two Families Claim Body of a Child in Solai Dam Tragedy
By Simon NdongaNairobi — Two families are now claiming the body of a child aged between eight and 11years following the Solai Dam tragedy where at least 48 people lost their lives. The Nakuru County Public Health Officer, Samuel King'ori says the body which was recovered on Monday morning was hardly identifiable because it had started decomposing. King'ori said samples from the two families had been taken and forwarded to Government Chemist for testing.
Kenya: Survey Ranks Kisumu Top in Health, Food Security
By Mark KamauNairobi — Kisumu and Mombasa counties have been ranked ahead of Nairobi in service delivery, in a new survey released on Tuesday. The study by Trends Institute for Africa (TIFA) research gave the counties a rating of 56, 53 and 44 per cent respectively on health and food security, based on responses from 500 people per county.
Kenya: Moms Petition Parliament for Right to Breastfeed in Dignity
By Jemimah MueniNairobi — Kenyan moms marched to Parliament on Tuesday to push for passage of pending legislation requiring businesses to provide conducive spaces mothers can use to breastfeed their babies. Their march was precipitated by a restaurant's refusal to allow a mom to breastfeed at one of their tables, directing her instead to the unsanitary lavatory. The restaurant's actions prompted an uproar on social media and was the precipitating factor for Tuesday's protests.
Kenya: Senators Want Solai Dam Owner Arrested and Prosecuted
By Davis AyegaNairobi — The Senate Committee on National Security is calling for the immediate arrest of the Solai dam owner Mansukh Patel following the death of 48 people last week. The lawmakers have taken issue with security agencies for what they have described as tolerance in the manner in which they have handled the situation. Led by the Committee Chairperson, Yusuf Haji, the lawmakers now want criminal charges to be opened against Patel.
Kenya: Ouma, Musa Report Harambee Stars Training
By Alex IsabokeNairobi — Defenders unattached Musa Mohamed and Georgia based Eric Ouma are among notable payers who reported to Harambee Stars training on Tuesday morning at the Camp Toyoyo Ground as head coach Sebastian Migne conducted his first session. The team held two training sessions ahead of upcoming international friendly matches in preparation for their second match in the 2018 African Cup of Nation qualifier where they host Ghana in September.
Kenya: How Kenyans Are Monetizing the Royal Wedding
opinion By Margaret NjugunahNairobi — This coming Saturday, Britain's Prince Harry will tie the knot with US actress Meghan Markle in Windsor, Britain, a wedding expected to make a buzz the world over. Around the globe, businesses have mushroomed in anticipation of the nuptials between the 'Suits' actress and Britain's most eligible bachelor.
Kenya: Mombasa Police Assure Residents of Security During Ramadhan
By Simon NdongaNairobi — Police have assured Mombasa residents of maximum security during the Holy Month of Ramadhan which starts on Wednesday. Coast Regional Police Commander Noah Mwavinda said police are on high alert to ensure there will be no security hitch. He said places of worship will have adequate security officers during this period. The police boss says vital installations, institutions of higher learning, tourist sites, shopping malls, social places will be manned round the clock.
Kenya: Ex-Chief Pathologist Njue Charged With Stealing Heart to Cover Up for Widow
By Olive BurrowsNairobi — A man whose job it once was to sleuth out criminal intent using clues left on the dead bodies that found their way onto his slab, could now find himself behind the very same bars he helped put others, when he served as Chief Government Pathologist.
Kenya: Sarit Centre Set to Re-Open on Thursday
By Simon NdongaNairobi — The Sarit Centre shopping mall is set to be re-opened on Thursday this week after it was closed following a fire the started on the second floor earlier this month. A poster from the mall's management stated that the establishment will re open its doors at 8.30am. The fire started a week ago at around 10 am and appeared to have been contained after Nairobi fire fighters worked for about an hour.
Kenya: UASU to Meet on Way Forward After Rejecting Counter Offer
By Simon NdongaNairobi — The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) leadership is set to meet on Wednesday to discuss the way forward after they rejected a government counter offer that proposed a 1.75 per cent increase in basic pay for four years, with no raise on house allowance. The union's Secretary General Constantine Wasonga stated that the National Executive Council (NEC) wanted to relaunch the strike which is currently in its third month.
Kenya: Government Issues Alert on Masinga Dam Spillage
By Kennedy KangetheNairobi — The government has issued an alert of spillage of the Masinga Dam as heavy rains continue. Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter says water levels at the Masinga Dam are now at 1055.53 meters compared to a full capacity of 1056.50 meters, with little time left before it overflows.
Kenya: AP Officer Shoots Girlfriend Dead, Attempts Suicide
By Simon NdongaNairobi — An Administration Police officer Monday evening shot and killed his girlfriend before trying to commit suicide in Ruai area of Nairobi. According to police, the officer is said to have followed the woman to an M-PESA shop where she had been working and shot her three times in the stomach, killing her on the spot. He then turned the AK-47 rifle onto himself in an apparent suicide and shot himself in the mouth.
Kenya: 2 Suspected Al-Shabaab Returnees Killed in Kwale
Nairobi — Two suspected Al-Shabaab returnees were shot dead on Tuesday in Kwale County. The two, according to police were killed by unknown assailants, who were riding on a motorbike. One of the returnees had just attended a hearing at the Kwale Law Courts and was heading home when they were attacked. This comes as the country remains on high alert, ahead of the holy month of Ramadhan, a period which police say terrorists plan to launch attacks in various parts of the country.
Kenya: How Gospel Singer Ringtone Faked Owning Sh7m Range Rover to Impress Socialite Zari
Photo: Nairobi News Kenyan gospel artist Ringtone pose with the brand new Range Rover sport 2017 which he allegedly bought for Ugandan socialite Zari Hassan. By Thomas MatikoGospel musician Alex Apoko, popularly known as Ringtone, did not buy the Sh7 million Range Rover to gift Uganda-born socialite Zari Hassan after all. Zari was in the capital city over the weekend for a cancer campaign initiative.
Kenya: 'Samantha' Brothel Opens in Russia Ahead of World Cup (It's Sh4k Per Hour!)
By Thomas MatikoWith 31 days left to the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the first 'Samantha' brothel has opened its doors in Moscow targeting fans who will be travel for the tournament. According to UK newspaper Mirror, the sex dolls have been christened with names like Lolita, Sasha, Isilel and Alisa. Locally, the sex dolls are referred to as Samantha. The Moscow brothel has two kind of rooms, Fantasy and Dungeon. Both have varying prices.
Kenya: Widow, Another Suspect Held Over Murder of Principal in Murang'a
By Joseph MurayaNairobi — Detectives have arrested two suspects linked to the gruesome murder of the Gatunguru Secondary School Principal in Murang'a County, Samuel Mbogo. According to a senior officer privy to the ongoing investigations, his widow, the main suspect, and another person were due to appear in the court on Monday. "We are pursuing other suspects," the officer told Capital FM News. The principal's body was found inside his vehicle which was parked some 200 metres away from his home.
Kenya: Official Fined Sh16.5 Million or Face Four Years in Jail for Makueni Fraud
By Jeremiah WakayaNairobi — An Anti-Corruption Court in Nairobi has fined an accountant Sh16.5 million after being found guilty of fraudulently acquiring Sh3.8 million in the course of his duties as a District Accountant in Makueni nine years ago. Anti-Corruption Court Magistrate Lawrence Mugambi found Wycliff Marege Mitema guilty of obtaining the said amount of money between October 2008 and September 2009 when Mitema advanced himself unauthorized imprest.
Kenya: Widow, Another Suspect Detained for Two Weeks in Principal's Murder Probe
By Joseph MurayaNairobi — A woman accused of killing her husband in Murang'a and another suspect will remain in police custody for two weeks as detectives conclude their investigations. This is after a Murang'a court granted an application by investigators to hold them for a fortnight. But the widow wanted to be released as police carry out their investigations. "There is no one in my home to look after the livestock.
South Africa: Sam Nzima - Family Says His Death Has Left Them Devastated
The family of iconic photographer Sam Nzima says they will miss his humility and selflessness. Nzima, who is well known for his historic shot of a lifeless Hector Pieterson being carried by Mbuyisa Makhubu during the 1976 Soweto uprising, died on Saturday at the Rob Ferreira Hospital in Nelspruit. His son, Thulani Nzima, said that the family was devastated especially as it had seemed as if his father was recovering in hospital after being admitted on Friday with a lung infection.
Ethiopia: Council Approves Bills for Loan Agreements
The Council of Ministers (CoM) has approved proclamations drafted for loan agreements in the areas of electrification project and urban infrastructure development program. Two of the loan agreements were made with the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) for the completion of the electrification project and urban infrastructure development program.
Kenya: Kerr Left Frustrated By Match Com in Hull Tie
By Timothy OlobuluNairobi — Gor Mahia head coach Dylan Kerr voiced his frustration at the match commissioner in their international friendly match against Hull on Sunday evening on his insistence that they should field only six substitutes while he wanted all his players to have a taste of the action.
Kenya: CS Mohamed to Decide Fate of Eight Vice Chancellors
By Mary Wambui and Ouma WanzalaEducation Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed is set to decide the fate of vice chancellors whose terms end in May and June. This is after Ms Mohamed received performance reports from public university councils in which some have recommended the sacking of their current vice-chancellors while others want their vice-chancellors retained for a second term. Ms Mohamed said the retaining of the vice chancellors will be purely based on their performance.
Africa: El Badry - Ahly Always Play With Victory in Mind
After being held to a home draw in their Group A opener, Egyptian giants Al Ahly are hoping to have a positive result when they tackle their Ugandan hosts Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) Tuesday in Kampala. Both sides have had a slow start to the group stage, Ahly only managed a barren draw in Alexandria with Tunisian guests Esperance, while KCCA returned from Botswana pointless after losing to fellow group stage debutants Township Rollers 1-0.
Ethiopia: Inflation Misses the Mark, Hurts Consumers
opinion By Yared TsegayA recent report released by the Central Statistics Agency (CSA) shows that inflation has subsided to 13.7pc in April from its second annual high of 15.2pc. But the decrease is not shown on the prices of items on the ground level, where consumers are seeing their monthly expenses at an incredibly high level, YARED TSEGAYE, FORTUNE STAFF WRITER, reports.
Nigeria: Ultimatum - nPDP Splits As Abdullahi Adamu's 'Faction' Disowns Baraje, Oyinlola
By Omeiza AjayiAll is not well with the defunct new Peoples Democratic Party, nPDP, bloc in the All Progressives Congress, APC, as some high profile members of the bloc have dismissed as pure baloney claims of marginalisation by a faction led by Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje.
Zimbabwe: Bulawayo - Minister Walks Out of Meeting As Zanu-PF Savaged
By Staff ReporterBULAWAYO Provincial Affairs minister Angeline Masuku was on Monday forced to hastily leave a city council civic honours function after former councillors who were being conferred with aldermanship status attacked Zanu PF. Masuku who was invited to the function could not stand the criticism which was being directed at her party by recipients of the coveted awards by largely former MDC-T councillors.
Mozambique: Central Bank Publishes Sanctions Against Mozambique Directors
Maputo — The Bank of Mozambique on Monday published the list of eight former directors of Moza Bank, once the fourth largest commercial bank in the country, whom it has fined for their alleged roles in serious irregularities leading up to the bank's near collapse in 2016.
Nigeria: World Bank Invests $10.7bn in Nigeria
By Emma UjahAbuja — WORLD Bank Group has invested about $10.734 billion in projects and programmes in Nigeria. The bank's delegation of 10 executive directors which visited the country last week, said it was excited with the economy's return to growth and pledged more collaboration to accelerate the growth rate.
Tanzania: Netanyahu Expected in Dar Early Next Year
By Abela MsikulaISRAEL Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected in Tanzania early next year, according to Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Minister Augustine Mahiga. Briefing journalists in Dar es Salaam yesterday on his recent visit to Israel, Dr Mahiga said the trip was all about strengthening diplomatic relations and scouting Israel support to Tanzania's industrialisation drive.
Sudan: Step Up Humanitarian Support to 7.1 Million People and Invest in Sudan's Development - UN Relief Chief
The United Nations humanitarian chief urged the international community to step up life-saving humanitarian support to 7.1 million vulnerable Sudanese on Monday, and invest more in the country's social-economic development. "Millions of people face serious and growing humanitarian needs," said UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock, at the end of a three-day visit to Sudan, stressing the importance of unimpeded, sustained humanitarian access.
Kenya/Algeria: Algerians Arrive for Cup Match Against Gor Mahia
By Cellestine OliloAlgerian team USM Alger arrived in the country Monday for Wednesday's Caf Confederation Group 'D' match against Kenyan champions Gor Mahia which will be staged at the newly-refurbished Kasarani Stadium. The Algerian team arrived early Monday morning and held light training at 5pm at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies in Nairobi under the watchful eyes of coach Miloud Hamdi.
Nigeria: Fresh Delay in Eni and Shell Nigeria Kickbacks Trial
A trial for oil giants Eni and Shell over alleged kickbacks paid during the purchase of an offshore oilfield in Nigeria was Monday pushed back to 20 June awaiting a ruling on an appeal made by Shell. Eni chief executive Claudio Descalzi, his predecessor Paolo Scaroni and several managers from Eni and Shell are among those to go on trial, as is Nigeria's former oil minister Dan Etete.
Nigeria: #BBNaija - Don't Let N25 Million Change You, MC Galaxy Tells Miracle
By Jayne AugoyeThe Sekem crooner, Innocent Udofot aka MC Galaxy, on Monday criticised Big Brother Naija winner, Miracle Igbokwe, for not appreciating those who 'supported' his win. According to the singer, the owner of Five Star Music, E-money, sent N1 million to Miracle's family to help him secure votes. MC Galaxy said the pilot has failed "to show appreciation" since the show ended.
Nigeria: Ebola - Nigeria, DR Congo Friendly Match Not Under Threat - NFF
Nigeria's friendly match against the DR Congo is not under threat in spite of the Ebola outbreak in the country, the Nigeria Football Federation's (NFF) 1st Vice-President, Seyi Akinwumi has said. Akinwumi said on Monday in Lagos that necessary precautionary measures had been put in place to forestall transmission of the deadly disease into Nigeria. The football governing body had lined up some friendly matches as build up to the Super Eagles participation in the Russia 2018 World Cup.
Ethiopia: The Tour De Force of the PM - Restoring Confidence in Government
By Fitsum GetachewThe recent history of Ethiopia shows that it has not had the fortune of democracies across the world which periodically experience peaceful and voluntary transition of power. A smooth change of leadership at the highest levels is crucial for the continuation of any nation in its trajectory. Episodes of unrest, anxiety and at times even violence and bloodshed have characterized many of these transitions in our country.
Zimbabwe: Zimplats Offer Hope to Binga's Albino Community
By Micah ZinduruLocated in the north-west of Zimbabwe along the Zambezi escarpment, Binga could pass as one swathe of land to have been condemned by geography. Both flora and fauna are subjected to day after day of cloudless skies, scorching heat and unrelenting sun. In some years it never rains a drop for months on end. The sun is always angry. The people, vegetation and wild animals alike are used to this harsh reality but they soldier on.
Zimbabwe: Cracks Emerge in Opposition Alliance
By Felex ShareFissures in the MDC Alliance came out in the open yesterday with senior officials in the pact trading insults on micro-blogging site, Twitter. People's Democratic Party leader Mr Tendai Biti clashed with MDC-T secretary-general Mr Douglas Mwonzora after the former labelled the life of the villagers in Marange in Manicaland "feudal". Mr Mwonzora, who hails from Manicaland, called Mr Biti to order saying he should respect people from his home province.
Kenya Power to Invest Sh1.5 Billion on Projects to Improve Supply
By Margaret NjugunahNairobi — Kenya Power is expected to invest Sh1.5 billion on projects aimed at improving power supply in Kisumu and the wider Western and Southern Nyanza region. The company's Managing Director and CEO Ken Tarus say the projects, which are scheduled for completion by 2019, include repair works on existing substations and distribution lines and installation of additional transformers to cope with growing power demand.
Nigeria Proposes to Host 2022 Youth Games
Nigeria has officially made a proposal to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to host the 2022 Youth Olympic Games in Abuja.
Nigeria: Govt, Oil Firms Lose 250,000bpd of Crude Oil to Closure of Trans-Forcados Pipeline
By Ejiofor AlikeThe federal government and oil firms operating in the western Niger Delta are losing roughly 250,000 barrels of oil per day (b/d) owing to the closure of the Trans-Forcados Pipeline, following a leakage discovered on the facility, THISDAY has learnt.
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