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Moses Kuria Before IEBC Over 2017 Vote Rigging Claim
Politics

Moses Kuria Before IEBC Over 2017 Vote Rigging Claim

The Gatundu South Member of Parliament sensationally claimed that he and a host of other Jubilee legislature rigging the 2017 presidential election in favour of President Uhuru Kenyatta He was summoned by the IEBC Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee for grilling and examination. On March 15, Kuria said he and other political leaders helped President Uhuru Kenyatta secure victory in both elections through dubious means.
Ex-Machachari Star Tyler Mbaya ‘Baha’ And Lover Expecting First Child Together
Entertainment

Ex-Machachari Star Tyler Mbaya ‘Baha’ And Lover Expecting First Child Together

EX Machachari star Tyler Mbaya aka Baha and his girlfriend Georgina Njenga have announced that they are expecting their first child together. Debuting their baby bump photos on Instagram on Monday, Mbaya wrote; "Never been this excited to meet someone in my Life!". Posting on her account, Georgina, in a caption seemingly addressed to her baby, said: "When I first found out about you, I was happy and scared at the same time but one thing I knew for real I needed you. The last few months have not been easy but your little kicks make everything worth it. We love you so much and can’t wait to meet you," she wrote The influencer couple then released a subsequent YouTube video in which they had a fictitious conversation in which they shared their fantasies about their upcoming role...
Expect heavy rains in several parts of the country, says MET
local news

Expect heavy rains in several parts of the country, says MET

Several parts of the country are expected to receive rainfall in the next two months, the Met department has said. Isolated storms are likely to occur over some parts of the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Central and South Rift Valley, the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, the Coast and the Southeastern lowlands. The forecast shows high chances of a strong rainy season up to May in many parts of the country However, rainfall intensities are expected to reduce during the second half of the forecast period. Mombasa, Eldoret, Nakuru, will experience sunny intervals while Nyeri, Marsabit, Kisumu, Nairobi will experience sunny and rainy intervals this week. Both daytime temperatures and nighttime temperatures are lik...
NTSA Launches Probe On Issuance Of Fake Driving Licenses
Business

NTSA Launches Probe On Issuance Of Fake Driving Licenses

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has initiated a probe on the issuance of fake driving licenses following a recent exposé by British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The Monday investigative report dubbed ‘Kenya’s killer road’ revealed how some driving schools colluded with the authority’s officers to hand licenses to uncertified drivers and how vehicle owners received inspection certificates despite having unroadworthy vehicles. In a statement on Tuesday, the Authority through Vehicle Inspection Director Gerald Wangai, said it was well aware of the report and investigations into the case are underway. Wangai further noted that the authority was committed to ensuring inspection systems are automated in a bid to make them more efficient and tamper-proof. NT...
Suspected Fraudster Arrested For Allegedly defrauding Investors Millions of shillings.
local news

Suspected Fraudster Arrested For Allegedly defrauding Investors Millions of shillings.

serial fraudster has been apprehended for allegedly defrauding Kenyans and foreigners out of tens of millions of shillings while posing as a senior procurement officer in various government ministries. The suspect, identified as David Ambuku alias General, is accused of fabricating fake tender documents and local purchase orders in order to persuade bidders and potential suppliers that they will be awarded lucrative contracts. Ambuku was apprehended on Tuesday morning, according to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), after attempting to flee by plunging into a water tank at his home in Kimathi estate along Jogoo road. Detectives were following leads to a fraud case in which two salespeople were allegedly duped out of Ksh.47 million by Ambuku, which led them to h...
Beyoncé And Billie Eilish Among This Year’s Oscars Performers
Entertainment

Beyoncé And Billie Eilish Among This Year’s Oscars Performers

The Oscars have lined up some major star power for this year's ceremony -- and yes, the lineup includes Beyoncé. The superstar singer, nominated for "Be Alive" from the film "King Richard," was among the performers announced Tuesday by the Academy. Others headed to the Oscars include Billie Eilish, who with Finneas will be performing the theme from "No Time to Die"; Reba McEntire, singing "Somehow You Do" from the movie "Four Good Days"; and Sebastián Yatra, belting "Dos Oruguitas" from "Encanto." Yes, even though winter had everyone talking about Bruno, Oscars attendees will instead be crying their eyes out to nominee "Dos Oruguitas." Blame Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote the music and lyrics, for all the running mascara in the audience. ABC said in a release that Van Morri...
KCAA issues new Covid regulations for travelers
local news

KCAA issues new Covid regulations for travelers

All travelers arriving into Kenya through any point of entry must have a certificate of Covid-19 vaccination, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has said. In a statement, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority said these regulations apply to all with an exemption of travelers with medical conditions precluding vaccination. The Authority said such persons shall be required to provide a letter from a recognized medical practitioner detailing the medical reason precluding vaccination. KCAA has also exempted returning unvaccinated Kenyans who have difficulty accessing vaccines in their current country of residence. The body said such persons must be prepared to be vaccinated immediately upon arrival and must register for vaccination on the Chanjo-Ke platform be...
HRW Urges Uganda To Shut Illegal Detention Sites Used For Torture
local news

HRW Urges Uganda To Shut Illegal Detention Sites Used For Torture

Uganda's government must stop using illegal detention centres as a weapon against dissidents and close the facilities, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Tuesday in a report documenting the prevalence of torture at the clandestine sites. The report featured interviews with 51 people, including 34 former detainees and eyewitnesses to abductions, who described a litany of abuses at the hands of police, army officials and Uganda's domestic intelligence agency, the Internal Security Organisation (ISO), between April 2019 and November 2021. The crackdown reached fever pitch during the two months leading up to and following Uganda's January 2021 general elections, which saw government critics, opposition politicians and protesters unlawfully detained and forcibly disappeared. In many ca...
Plane Carrying 133 Crashes In China, Casualties Unknown
International news

Plane Carrying 133 Crashes In China, Casualties Unknown

A China Eastern passenger jet carrying 133 people has crashed in southwest China with an unknown number of casualties, state broadcaster CCTV reported Monday. The Boeing 737 plane crashed in the rural countryside near Wuzhou city, Guangxi region and "caused a mountain fire", CCTV said, adding that rescue teams were dispatched to the scene. The report added that rescue teams were dispatched to the scene. CCTV said a "China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737 plane carrying 133 people has crashed in Teng county, Wuzhou, Guangxi, and caused a mountain fire." Local media reported that China Eastern flight MU5735 had not arrived at its scheduled destination in Guangzhou after it took off from the city of Kunming shortly after 1:00 pm (0500 GMT) Monday, citing airport staff. There wa...
Kenya  ranked the 27th unhappiest country in a new global happiness report.
local news

Kenya ranked the 27th unhappiest country in a new global happiness report.

Kenya has been ranked the 27th unhappiest country in a new global happiness report. Kenya ranks 119th out of 146 countries in the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network's 2022 World Happiness Report. Kenyan respondents cited perceived government corruption as the main source of their dissatisfaction, according to the report. This is a slight decrease from last year's happiness index, which ranked the country 121st out of 149 countries. Kenya was ranked 23rd in Africa, behind Uganda, which led the East African Community (EAC) and was ranked 117th worldwide. Tanzania is ranked 139th out of 146 countries, while Ethiopia is ranked 131st. Rwanda is the most unhappy country in the EAC, according to the study, coming at the bottom 4 on the global index, just before Zi...