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Kenya: Akothee Serves Hard Tackles to Critics of Her Raunchy Concert in London
By Naira HabibSinger Akothee has come out guns blazing on her critics who were irked by her choice of costume and raunchy dance moves during her performance at London's Wembley stadium. Akothee made headlines over the weekend after pictures and videos of her performance at the One Africa Music Festival found their way to the internet. She delighted fans at the concert with her raunchy dances that included lifting one of her legs up high while wearing a body suit.
Kenya: DCJ Philomena Mwilu Promises Swift Justice in NYS Cases
By Pius MaunduJudges handling the cases of the suspected NYS frauds will not drag their feet in serving justice, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu promised, deflecting fears that judicial officials could be plotting to collude with others to oversee miscarriage of justice on the cases. More than 40 suspects have been charged with defrauding the youth agency of at least Sh468 million in questionable deals.
Kenya: 5 Moi Girls' Teachers Ordered to Give DNA Samples in Rape Probe
By Stella CheronoDetectives from the division of Serious Crimes Investigations and the Government Chemist on Monday took samples from eight staff members of Moi Girls’ among them six teachers for forensic analysis. An officer from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) under which the Serious Crimes Unit fall, said the males, whose samples were taken are those who live within the school or those believed to have been at the school during the time of the rape early Saturday morning.
Kenya: Where Women Marry Women to Tackle Childlessness
By Peter MburuAmong the community living in Emurua Dikirr, Narok barrenness and the lack of a boy child is terribly loathed and has made them invent a unique form of marriage to cure the sad feeling. The residents, many of whom belong to the Kalenjin community, invented a union between women and fellow women to tackle childlessness. It's all in an effort to cure the desire of motherhood and also to boost ego among society members who feel proud when they have a warrior (boy child) in the family.
Kenya: Heavy Rains Expected From Monday - Weatherman
By Leonard OnyangoHeavy rainfall is expected in various parts of Rift Valley, Northern and Central Kenya regions in the next two days, starting Monday afternoon, according to weatherman. Kenya Meteorological Department, in a statement, said heavy rainfall of more than 40mm in 24 hours is expected in the said areas and could result in flash floods.
Kenya: Jubilee Looks Abroad to Strengthen Power Grip
By Patrick Lang'at and Aggrey MutamboThe ruling Jubilee is in contact with established parties across the world with the aim of increasing membership and tightening its grip on power. The latest show of this intent is the visit of South African Deputy President David Mabuza who also serves deputy leader of the African National Congress. State House Spokesman Manoah Esipisu told the Nation that Mr Mabuza held party to party talks.
Kenya: Court Issues Warrant of Arrest for 2 NYS Suspects
By Joseph MurayaNairobi — The Court has issued a warrant of arrest for two National Youth Service suspects, in the ongoing Sh468 million case, of the first phase of investigations of the multi billion shillings scandal. The two are directors of Arkroad Holdings Limited, one of the ten firms accused of getting millions of shillings with no service.
Kenya: Court to Rule Tuesday Whether to Release NYS Suspects On Bail
By Joseph MurayaNairobi — All the suspects who have taken plea in the ongoing National Youth Service scandal case will know whether they will be released on bail or not on Tuesday at 2 pm. This means 20 suspects who appeared before Chief Magistrate Douglas Ogeto Monday will spend the night in remand, where the first group which includes NYS Director General Richard Ndubai has been for one week.
Kenya: Sam West - I Don't Care If Vivian Is a Single Mum, I Will Wed Her
By Thomas MatikoComedian Sam West has no problem wedding singer Vivian fiancée despite having a child from a previous relationship. West says being in a relationship with a single mum is advantageous because she is mature and ready to settle. The curvaceous singer, who is set to wed Sam in few months time, was thought to not have any child until recently when she shared a picture of her all grown daughter. There has been speculations from some quarters that Vivian was 'hiding a child'.
Kenya: City Music Producer Dr Eddie Hospitalised After Surviving Mysterious Fall
By Thomas MatikoMusic producer and video director Edward Omondi, also known as Dr Eddie, is appealing for financial help after falling from fourth floor of a building he lives in. The chief executive of Dreamland Music is admitted in Coptic Hospital, on Ngong Road, where he was rushed after the fall. He sustained injuries on one of his hip which had to be operated and is currently recuperating at the facility.
Kenya: Real Estate Sector Expected to Grow Further in 2018 - Report
By Margaret NjugunahNairobi — Cytonn Investments has retained a positive outlook for the real estate sector in the country. In its May report, the company says its outlook will be driven by positive demographic trends, rapid population growth rates, sustained infrastructure development and government's big four housing agenda.
Kenya/Tanzania: Wasteful Sharks Pay the Penalty to Simba
By Timothy OlobuluNakuru — Kariobangi Sharks will live to rue missed chances as they were made to pay, losing to newly crowned Tanzanian Premier League champions Simba SC 3-2 on post match penalties in the third quarter final of the SportPesa Super Cup at Nakuru's Afraha Stadium.
Kenya: Police on Alert After Arrest of Suspect in Mt Elgon Unrest
By Derrick LuvegaPolice in Vihiga County are on high alert after a suspect linked to the Sabaot Land Defence Force (SLDF) was arrested. County Commissioner John Chelimo said the suspect, who had fled from Mt Elgon in Bungoma County, was working as a school watchman. "One of our schools, which I will not name, had already hired the suspect as its watchman. We have arrested him because he is among the people who are wanted in Mt Elgon," he said on Monday.
Kenya: Simba Through to SportPesa Super Cup Semis
By Francis MureithiTanzania's Simba SC advanced to the semi-finals of the SportPesa Super Cup on Monday after a 3-2 post-match penalty win over home side Kariobangi Sharks at the Afraha Stadium, Nakuru. The teams had played out a goalless draw after 90 minutes forcing penalties to decide the last eight encounter. Simba will meet Kakamega Homeboyz, who beat Young African 3-1 on Sunday, in the last four on Thursday.
Kenya: 'Double Double' Nkata Elated at KPL Return
By Timothy OlobuluNairobi — He curved his name into the history books of Kenyan football when he led Tusker FC to their first ever league and domestic cup double in 2016 and in his return to Kenyan football after six months, Paul Nkata is determined to write some new history with Kakamega Homeboyz.
Kenya: Business Suffers Due to Nandi, Kisumu Counties Boundary Row
By Barnabas Bii and Tom MatokeThe boundary row between Nandi and Kisumu counties is impacting the economies of the two counties negatively. The row has sparked tension among traders along the border, slowing down investments in agriculture, tourism and micro-finance sectors. "The two counties stand to lose heavily in terms of revenue generation due to insecurity fears unless the government moves fast and resolves the boundary dispute," said Grace Atieno, a fisher monger at Chemelil market.
Kenya: Four Family Members Die in Motorcycle Crash
By Charles LwangaFour family members have died after their motorcycle collided with a truck in Mitangoni, Kilifi County. Kilifi Deputy OCPD Peter Mutuma said they were trying to overtake another truck on the Mavueni-Kaloleni road. "The four people who belong to the same family were travelling to Kilifi when the accident occurred and their bodies were taken to Kilifi sub-county hospital mortuary awaiting post-mortem," he said. Mr Tony Dadi, a relative, said he lost his sister, niece and mother.
Kenya: Why Mudavadi and Wetang'ula Skipped Prayer Meet
By Victor Raballa and Shaban MakokhaThe absence and silence of Musalia Mudavadi, the Amani National Congress leader and his Ford-Kenya counterpart Moses Wetang'ula in the national arena has left Kenyans guessing on their next course of action. This comes as Nasa co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka joined in the handshake and expressed willingness to work with President Uhuru Kenyatta for the sake of the country's unity. The two missed the National Prayer Day breakfast on Thursday.
Kenya: 'Refreshed' MPs Vow to Slay Corruption Dragon
By Samwel OwinoAs the 349 lawmakers troop to the chambers on Tuesday afternoon after a month-long recess, questions abound on their role in fighting corruption. Despite various committees churning out high octane reports, little has been implemented. The Committee on Implementation, chaired by Narok North MP Moitalel ole Kenta, is supposed to follow up with relevant agencies to ensure resolutions are implemented.
Kenya: Sonko Says Demolition of Sub-Standard Buildings to Continue
By Simon NdongaNairobi — Nairobi Governors Mike Sonko says the demolition of all earmarked buildings that are in danger of collapsing must continue. In a statement, the Nairobi Governor stated that "Nairobi is an Economic Commercial Hub for Africa, therefore all its buildings must meet the International required construction standards." He said that the County Government will not allow people to put up structures that endanger the lives of citizens.
Kenya: Us Special Forces in Somalia Reportedly Facing Major Cuts
By Kevin J. KelleyNEW YORK, The United States is considering a sharp reduction in its special forces operations in Somalia and other African countries, the New York Times reported on Monday. As many as half of the US counter-terrorism troops based on the continent could be withdrawn over the next three years, the report states. A total of roughly 6,000 American soldiers are currently assigned to several African countries, according to the US Africa Command (Africom).
Kenya: NCCK Renews Calls for Constitutional Change
By Charles WanyoroProtestant churches have renewed calls for expanding the Executive. National Council of Churches of Kenya Secretary-General Peter Karanja said the country needs a premier, two deputies and an office of the official leader of opposition for inclusivity. He said Kenya should take advantage of the good relationship between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Mr Raila Odinga to push for reforms.
Tanzania: Hamisa Mobetto Rants At Diamond's Family Who Think She's Not Wife Material
By Sylvania AmbaniTanzanian video vixen Hamisa Mobetto has hit out at Diamond Platnumz's mother and sisters who have dismissed her as not a suitable wife for the musician. Diamond's family has never hidden their contempt for Hamissa and have used every opportunity to display preference for his ex-girlfriend and the mother of his two children Zari Hassan. Hamisa, who also shares a son with Diamond, seems fed up and took to Instagram to write a scathing response to Diamond and his family.
Kenya: Actress 'Awinja' Reveals Son's Face, but Baby's Father Remains Anonymous
By Sylvania AmbaniActress Jacky Vike, popularly known for her role as Awinja in Papa Shirandula TV series, has finally shared pictures of her son. The mother of one shared the picture alongside a lengthy message wishing her son a happy first birthday. The actress gave birth on June 3, 2017.
Kenya: KTB Goes to India to Seek Tourism Opportunities
By Margaret NjugunahNairobi — Kenya Tourism Board has undertaken a week-long engagement with India's corporate travel market in Mumbai and New Delhi, a move expected to grow its tourism numbers in India. KTB interacted with at least 50 corporates that are actively involved in India's MICE market. The board further directly interacted with leading MICE corporate heads and travel purchase influencers to attract MICE to Kenya from India.
Kenya: Tuskys Inks New CBA With Workers' Union to Boost Productivity
Nairobi — More than 1,800 unionisable workers at retailer Tusker Mattresses are set to enjoy an 8% salary increment deal following the signing of a pace setting Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Kenya: MCA 'Assaults' Bar Owner Who Refused to Sell Him Beer
By Waikwa MainaA Nyandarua bar owner is nursing serious injuries after he was reportedly beaten up by a Member of County Assembly (MCA) for refusing to sell him beer in Ol Kalou town. The bar owner, Mr Gathairu Gathairu, was left with a fractured hand and bruises on the right eye and other parts of the body after the attack. His nephew, who had attempted to rescue him, escaped with minor injuries.
Kenya: Procurement Officers Suspended as President Kenyatta's Corruption Purge Heightened
By Davis AyegaNairobi — All Heads of Procurement and Accounting Units in government ministries have been ordered to step aside pending a fresh vetting exercise, a move aimed to root out corruption in the government workforce. In a statement issued by Government Spokesperson through Mwenda Njoka on Monday, the public officers have been directed to step aside with immediate effect and handover to their deputies.
Kenya: School, Health Centre to Be Set Up for the Boni
By Kalume KazunguThe Lamu County government has announced plans to set up a school for the Boni community in terror-prone Basuba ward in Lamu East. Governor Fahim Twaha also revealed plans to establish a fully functioning health centre in the area as all dispensaries in the region stalled four years ago due to Al-Shabaab attacks. Addressing the public in Lamu on Monday, Mr Twaha said the education and health centres will be established at Kiangwe village.
Kenyan Bishar Farah Wins Quran Competition
By Abdulrahman SheriffKenyan Bishar Farah emerged the winner of the 16th edition of the East African Quran Memorisation Competition. Farah won the main 30 books category with 100 marks and was awarded a Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca package, Sh60,000 and Luminarc dinner set in a ceremony held at Makadara grounds in Mombasa on Sunday, June 3, 2018. Zanzibar's Abdulnassir Mohamed Kombo came second after he collected 98 marks and walked away with Arcopal dinner set and a Sh50,000 cash prize.
Kenya: MET Department Warns of Heavy Rains This Week
By Simon NdongaNairobi — The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned residents of Rift Valley, Northern and Central Kenya regions to brace themselves for heavy rainfall from Monday. According to the department, heavy rainfall of more than 40mm in 24 hours is expected in the said areas and could result to flush floods. Residents in urban areas have been advised to be on the lookout for potential floods and to keep to safer grounds until the flooding subsides.
Kenya: Tragedy of City Youths Getting Blacklisted After Squandering Mobile Loans
By Evelyne MusambiThousands of Nairobi's youth are finding their names blacklisted by Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) after defaulting loans borrowed from mobile apps. A recent survey showed that many Kenyans have become prisoners of digital loan platforms, in some instances borrowing to gamble or settle previous debts. Digital loans are easy to obtain, short-term, carry a high interest rate and are available from numerous bank and non-banking institutions, according to the survey.
Kenya: Cytonn Launches College of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Nairobi — Cytonn Education Services (CES), which is Cytonn Group's education affiliate, today opened doors to its Cytonn College of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, (CCIE). The college, which is located at the Queensway Building on Kaunda Street in the CBD, is Cytonn's flagship college for vocational and technical training, with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship as a distinguishing factor for all graduates.
Kenya: India Spank Harambee Stars in Mumbai
By Timothy OlobuluNairobi — Skipper Sunil Chhetri notched a brace on his 100th cap as India thumped Kenya's Harambee Stars 3-0 in their second match at the four-nation InterContinental Heroes Cup at a water-logged Mumbai Arena on Monday night. After a barren first half, Chhetri opened the scoring in the 68th minute from the penalty spot before Jeje Lalpekhlua scored the second two minutes later.
Kenyans React to Kabogo's 'Tangatanga' Jibe on Ruto
By Mwende KasujjaKenyans online have deconstructed the 'tangatanga' jibe by former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo on Deputy President William Ruto. Kabogo on Monday tweeted that he had gone to 'tangatanga' in the DP's Karen office. President Kenyatta first used the 'tangatanga' phrase while telling Eastlands residents to alert his deputy if any roads contractor does a bad job. The statement was given all sorts of interpretations with most arguing that it was in bad taste.
Kenya: Harambee Starlets Seek Early Advantage
By Cellestine OliloThe national women's football team are out to clinch a straight win at home when they face Equatorial Guinea in the first leg of the second round of qualifiers for the 2018 Africa Women's Cup of Nations. The match is set for Wednesday afternoon in Machakos and Harambee Starlets are determined to sink the Equatoguineans ahead of the return match scheduled for Saturday at the Estadio Nkoantoma de Bata stadium.
Kenya: Kabogo Picks Up Kenyatta's 'Tanga Tanga' Jibe on Ruto
By Sylvania AmbaniFormer Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has lit up social media after joining President Uhuru Kenyatta in poking fun at the Deputy President William Ruto's love for 'kutangatanga'. Mr Kabogo shared on his Twitter handle a picture of himself and the Deputy President standing outside the deputy president's Karen Offices. "I "tangatangad"Karen to see my good friend the DP," tweeted Mr Kabogo. I "tangatangad"Karen to see my good friend the DP pic.twitter.com/jqVdkREQtS - Hon.
Kenya: Murang'a Man Shoots at Parents in Family Dispute
By Ndungu GachaneA couple in Murang'a is living in fear after their son, a policeman, apparently shot at them in a family dispute. Harrison Maina and Christine Muthoni said bullets from a firearm used by the suspect missed them by a whisker and hit trees in the compound. According to the family their son arrived unannounced at their Matithi, Kiharu home on Sunday. "I was tending the farm when I heard some noise in the bush.
Kenya: Eric Omondi Hilarious in His ' Short and Sweet' Video
By Sylvania AmbaniComedian Eric Omondi has tickled fans with an imitation of dance moves from Sauti Sol's latest video 'Short and Sweet'. The lead dancer in the video, Aggie the dancer as she calls herself on Instagram, became an online sensation with her killer moves in a stripped multi-coloured jumpsuit. In his video, Eric Omondi wears a similar multi-coloured jumpsuit and is partnered by a female dancer in a red jumpsuit.
Kenya: Why This Kenyan Woman's Video Is Trending in Africa
By Evelyne MusambiA Kenyan woman is trending online across the continent after her epic fall from a plastic chair while watching a movie using virtual reality headsets went viral. The woman's nephew, Kama, tweeted a video of how she fell from the chair after heavy panting and trying to evade the scary scenes in the movie. The woman watched the movie for just a few minutes with her hands holding firmly on the chair to protect herself from falling.
Kenya: Tusker, Bandari Highlight FKF Shield Round Two
By Timothy OlobuluNairobi — Two former champions, Tusker FC and Bandari will clash in the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Shield second round slated for 23rd and 24th of June after the completion of the first round this weekend with most of the big guns progressing.
Kenya: 17 More Suspects Arraigned Over Sh48 Million Loss at NYS
By Sam KiplagatSeventeen more suspects implicated in Sh8 billion National Youth Service (NYS) scandal have been arraigned at Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi. The 17 are among 27 suspects wanted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations after they skipped court. They are among businesspeople, government officers and company bosses accused of stealing Sh468 million from the service.
Kenya: Parents Sue Nairobi School for Suspending Son Over Drug Abuse Claims
By Maureen KakahA Form Four candidate at a city school has opted to seek reprieve from the corridors of justice after he was sent on a four months suspension over allegations of drugs and substance abuse. In a suit filed Monday at the High Court on his behalf, his parents sued the Nairobi School's board of management, the Nairobi county education board and its education director.
Kenya: Heavy Rain, Floods to Hit Nairobi This Week in Latest Forecast
By Evelyne MusambiThe Meteorological Department has warned city residents to be wary of heavy rains flooding between Monday and Wednesday. The city will experience heavy rainfall of more than 40mm in 24 hours for those three days that could result in flooding, the department said in it's latest forecast "Residents in urban areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential flash floods. Keep to safer grounds until the flooding subsides.
Kenya: Concern Over Safety in Schools as Man Found in Rusinga Girls Dormitory in Mbita
By Davis AyegaNairobi — Even before the dust settles on the Moi Girls School incident where one of the students' was allegedly defiled, Mbita MP Millie Odhiambo now says another similar incident has been reported in her constituency.
Kenya: Five More Male Teachers Ordered to Give DNA Samples in Moi Girls Rape Probe
By Stella CheronoInvestigations into an alleged rape incident at Moi Girls School in Nairobi have gathered momentum with eight suspects under detectives' spotlight. On Monday, five more male teachers and two subordinate staff were ordered to give DNA samples to investigators. On Sunday, detectives ordered a male teacher to take the test in connection with the rape that allegedly happened on Saturday night.
Kenya: Shocking - Teacher Ordered to Take DNA Test in Rape Scandal At Moi Girls
By Stella CheronoDetectives have ordered a male teacher at Moi Girls' Secondary School in Nairobi to take a DNA test in connection with the rape of a student on Saturday night. The man, whose identity the Nation is not revealing yet for legal reasons, is suspected to have, jointly with others, raped the girl on Saturday night inside her dormitory, and the DNA test will either place him at the scene of crime or exonerate him.
Kenya's Oil Export Plan Still One Bridge Too Far
By Victor Kiprop, Kennedy SenelwaKenya is set to begin transporting the first batch of its Crude oil from the Lokichar oilfields - about 550km northwest of the capital Nairobi - to its storage facilities at the coastal city of Mombasa in readiness for export, moving closer to its dream of becoming a major oil producer.
Tanzania: Bahati's Efforts to Rekindle Old Flame in Dar Flops Miserably
By Thomas MatikoGospel musician Kevin Bahati has been left a bitter man after being given a cold shoulder by his one-time crush Tanzanian bongo actress Elizabeth 'Lulu' Michael. Bahati, who is married to Diana Marua, appears not to have gotten over her old flame who was only recently released from prison by Tanzanian authorities.
Kenya: Ngilu Folks Out Sh15 Million to Host 'Churchill Show' in Kitui
By Thomas MatikoComedian Daniel Ndambuki of the Churchill Show fame has sealed a major deal worth millions of shillings to stage the show in Kitui county on Saturday. The deal, which sources have informed Nairobi News is worth Sh15 million, was said to have been signed about two weeks ago at the Kitui Agricultural Training Center ahead of the three day Kitui Sevens rugby tournament which kicked off on Friday.
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