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CS Amina Mohamed’s husband dies in Nairobi.

29Jul

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CS Amina Mohamed’s husband dies in Nairobi.

The husband of Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed is dead. The family said Khalid Ahmed died Thursday morning in Karen Hospital, Nairobi after a short illness. A family spokesman said the incident happened at about 5 am. Khalid, a father of two, was largely off public life while committed to his family and business. Senior government officials rushed to her Nairobi home after the news of the death was made amid plans to bury him. The family said the CS is more affected given she had in March 2021 lost her brother Esmael Mohammed Jibril, a prominent city businessman, while receiving treatment in India.

Demand for ICU beds rises amid surge in virus cases

28Jul

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Demand for ICU beds rises amid surge in virus cases

Kenya is experiencing a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Ministry of Health has warned. With this, there is increased demand for ICU beds in hospitals to accommodate the high number of infections. Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has asked county governments to ensure availability of sufficient oxygen. Kagwe reiterated that the oxygen should be properly piped in the various health facilities. He spoke on Wednesday during a press conference at Afya House on Covid-19 update. "We can already see an increase of demand of ICU beds as well as oxygen requirement,"Kagwe said. As of Tuesday, the CS said, close to 400 people admitted in hospitals countrywide needed oxygen. This is an increase from the last week which was below 100. The total virus caseload in the country increased to ...

Manhunt launched for gunmen who raided Equity Bank’s Matuu branch

27Jul

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Manhunt launched for gunmen who raided Equity Bank’s Matuu branch

A major hunt was Tuesday launched for gunmen who disarmed police and raided Equity Bank Matuu branch in a heist. Witnesses and police said the gang of three first attacked two police officers who were on duty at the facility and grabbed their guns before storming the bank. They ordered some of the staff and customers present to lie down in the drama before they stormed out. Police say they don’t know how much, if any, was robbed. According to police, the gang also engaged responding teams in a shootout and they suspect one of the men was injured. The raid is said to have lasted over 10 minutes before the gang drove off amid a chase. A crowd surged at the facility long after the gang had escaped. Police squads said they were pursuing the gang on the highway leading...

Met puts four coastal counties on alert over rough sea conditions

26Jul

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Met puts four coastal counties on alert over rough sea conditions

Moderate to rough sea conditions are expected due to winds in Coastal region. In a seven-day marine forecast beginning July 27 to August 2, Met said winds of 15-29Knots, high significant waves height of (1.8-2.7m) are expected. The counties are; Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi and Lamu. "Small crafts, boat and canoes should not venture into the sea, because of large wave of upto 2.7m," the Kenya Meteorological Department said. The Ocean is relatively calm with very little disturbance when it is 1 – 6 knots. This is suitable for Marine operations. More than 21 knots, the ocean state is very much disturbed and the prevailing conditions are dangerous for marine operations. The moderate to rough sea condition with wave heights of 1.5-2.7 M (5-9ft) is expected along th...

Uhuru arrives in London on Tuesday for three-day official visit

26Jul

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Uhuru arrives in London on Tuesday for three-day official visit

President Uhuru Kenyatta will arrive in London on Tuesday to co-chair the Global Education Summit with Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The Summit aims at rallying the world with an aim to raise $5 billion to educate children across the developing world over the next five years. The President will also meet senior members of the UK Royal Family as part of his visit. During the three-day visit, Uhuru will also have engagements that are aimed at strengthening the Kenya-UK strategic partnership. On Tuesday, Uhuru is scheduled to meet with Boris for talks at Chequers, his country residence in Buckinghamshire. The two are expected to jointly announce major investments into Big Four Agenda projects, on affordable housing, manufacturing, and health partnerships. Uhuru wil...

DPP refutes claims he ordered the arrest of Judges Muchelule and Chitembwe.

23Jul

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DPP refutes claims he ordered the arrest of Judges Muchelule and Chitembwe.

The Director of Public Prosecution Noordin Haji has refuted claims he ordered the arrest and questioning of High Court judges Aggrey Muchelule and Said Chitembwe. In a statement on Thursday, the DPP said he was not aware of the reason leading to their arrests and questioning, and that his office had not received any files concerning them. "Contrary to reports by one Eric Theuri, purportedly speaking for LSK blaming the DPP for the arrest, the DPP is not aware of circumstances which led to arrest or questioning of 2 Judges," Haji said. He added that in the event their files are presented to his office for advice, he will direct as is appropriate. The two judges were accused of receiving bribes for various cases they previously handled. Also quizzed were their d...

Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua arrested in Nyeri

23Jul

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Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua arrested in Nyeri

Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua was on Friday morning arrested from his Nyeri home. He was picked up by DCI officers at 6 am and driven away to Nairobi. It is not clear why he has been arrested but Gachagua, aka Kanda ya Wira is fighting corruption allegations by state institutions. t is reported that detectives are piecing together details of how he registered 49 companies that he allegedly used to trade with various agencies in an intricate web that saw him win tenders worth more than Sh 12 billion. Gachagua has denied the claims. In some instances, he has said, he was acting as a trustee of several companies listed as beneficiaries of his wealth. The legislator says the allegations are politically sponsored. Via FB post on Friday, Gachagua said dozens...

Magoha announces fees reduction for secondary schools.

22Jul

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Magoha announces fees reduction for secondary schools.

Education CS George Magoha has announced a reduction in secondary school fees due to the short nature of the 2021 school calendar. National schools will pay Sh8,500 less while Extra-County and County schools will pay Sh5,500 less. This means the new fees in National schools will be Sh45,054 while learners in Extra County and County Schools will pay Sh39,554Schools. The schools are set to reopen on July 26. Education PS Julius Jwan on Thursday urged schools to continue upholding the Covid-19 protocols.

Missing musician Irungu Njaro found dead in Masinga dam

18Jul

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Missing musician Irungu Njaro found dead in Masinga dam

The body of a musician who had been missing for four days has been found floating in Masinga dam in Embu County. Edward Irungu Njaro, popularly known as Wanjaro Junior, is suspected to have committed suicide by plunging into the crocodile infested dam located in the expansive Mbeere Sub-County. He disappeared from his Kasarani home in Nairobi on July 14 and on Saturday, his lifeless body was spotted in the dam. His vehicle, which he was driving prior to his disappearance, was found abandoned in Kamweri village near River Tana. Residents who saw the body reported the matter to officers to Makutano Police Station. Moments later, officers drove to the scene and pulled out the body and took it to Embu Referral Hospital mortuary. “Residents going about their businesses sp...

13 killed after fuel tanker accident along Kisumu-Busia Highway

18Jul

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13 killed after fuel tanker accident along Kisumu-Busia Highway

Thirteen people died on Saturday night after a fuel tanker burst into flames along the Kisumu- Busia road. According to Gem subcounty Police commander Charles Chacha, the accident happened at around 10.45 pm in Malanga Village. Chacha said that 11 people, including children escaped with serious injuries from the fire and are receiving treatment at the Yala subcounty hospital where they were rushed after the accident. The Police boss said that a trailer, registration number KAV 768 W was avoiding a head-on collision with the fuel tanker from Kisumu when the accident occurred. "The trailer which was ferrying 20 tonnes of milk, veered off the road to avoid plunging into the tanker which was heading to Busia," he said. The OCPD said that the tanker however hit the trailer a...