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Mum and three children burnt to death in Kwale

25Sep

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local news

Mum and three children burnt to death in Kwale

Four family members were on Friday night burnt to death after their house was razed by a fire at Taru in Kinango subcounty. The fire claimed the lives of a mother and her three children. Kwale police confirmed the incident. According to the report released by police on Saturday, the four family members were identified as Samia Kikoi, 32, Husnein Hussein, 10, Mulhat Hussein, 6, and Ilham Hussein, 1. Police who rushed to the scene could not immediately establish the cause of the fire. However, locals believe a candle might have caused the fire. The father had gone to watch a football match. “The family might have left the candle burning causing havoc,” said Ali Ruwa, a local. Efforts by residents to put out the fire and rescue the four proved to be futile. Loc...

NHIF to cut benefits in cost saving plan

24Sep

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Business

NHIF to cut benefits in cost saving plan

Renal dialysis, major surgeries and diagnostics tests such as MRI and CT-scans top the list of benefits that the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) aims to cut in a drive to reduce payouts. The State-backed insurer’s cost-cutting drive will reduce payouts to hospitals by at least Sh2.9 billion in the year to June 2022, forcing thousands of beneficiaries to top-up for their medical bills. The maximum cover for MRI scan will be reduced to Sh9,600 from the current Sh15,000 per session while settlement of CT-scans is set to be capped at Sh6,000 from Sh8,000. The average payout for renal dialysis will fall to Sh6,000 from the current Sh9,500 if the proposals are approved, hurting Kidney patients as the NHIF seeks to reduce bills for the weekly procedure by Sh1 billion annuall...

Uganda opens places of worship, keeps schools shut

23Sep

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International news

Uganda opens places of worship, keeps schools shut

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday ordered the reopening of worship centres, but with strict adherence to Covid-19 protocols to avoid further spread of the coronavirus. “Places of worship can now open under strict guidelines like, limiting the number to 200 people and adhering to all other Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs )in place,” he said. The number of people attending weddings and other social events was also increased to 200, while casinos, gaming, betting shops, and gyms were allowed to operate during the day and close by 6pm. Mr Museveni also allowed weekly and monthly markets to open with strict adherence to Covid-19 protocols. Mr Museveni, however, kept other sectors closed, reasoning that the number of people already vaccinated is ...

SEX AND THE CITY STAR WILLIE GARSON DEAD AT 57.

23Sep

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Entertainment

SEX AND THE CITY STAR WILLIE GARSON DEAD AT 57.

Willie Garson -- famous for his role in the "Sex and the City" series and movies -- has died ... according to his close friends. "Bosch" star Titus Welliver broke the news of Willie's passing with a post that said, "There are no words. I love you dear brother. We are fewer," and he attached a photo of Willie. Willie's fellow actor and friend Rob Morrow also posted a tribute. Sources connected to the 'SATC' star tell us he'd been battling cancer, though we've not confirmed it as his cause of death. Willie was a fan fave from the hit HBO series ... playing Sarah Jessica Parker's male BFF, Stanford Blatch -- a gay socialite who Carrie Bradshaw often called "Stanny." He didn't appear in every episode, but for the 27 he did pop up for over the course of 6...

Mother and Son Reunite after 58 Years Apart

22Sep

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Entertainment

Mother and Son Reunite after 58 Years Apart

Speaking to BBC, Calvin Barrett said growing up without a mother was tough, and he longed for the day they would be reunited. Barrett last saw his mother when six, and their grandparents raised him and his brother. The 64-year old from the US searched for his 85-year-old mother, Molly Payne, from the UK for almost 40 years. After Barrett's daughter did an ancestry DNA test that matched with Payne's nephew, they were finally reunited. Payne met Barrett's dad while he was in the American army base in the UK, and they got married in 1955. After that, they moved to the US, but she returned to the UK two years later. "I had a complete breakdown and could not even take care of myself, let alone my children," Payne explained. She planned on returning to the US, but it never happened....

Ronaldo Scammed KSh 37 million by Travel Agent.

21Sep

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Entertainment

Ronaldo Scammed KSh 37 million by Travel Agent.

Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo was scammed a staggering KSh 37 million (£250,000) by a female travel agent after he trusted her with his credit card pin, SunSport reports. The culprit was 53-year-old Maria Silva, as reports further claim she also scammed the player’s agent Jorge Mendes out of over £14,000 (KSh 2.1 million) as well as more than £1,500 (KSh 226,000) from former Man Utd winger Nani. According to famous Portuguese outlet Jornal de Noticias, Maria Silva’s offence saw her handed a four-year suspended prison after being convicted in a 2017 sentence at a court in Porto. The newspaper gathered that Cristiano Ronaldo was initially billed to attend her trial, but the striker was spared after she made a full confession. The newspaper said the €288,000 (KSh...

Vera Sidika Set to start her Reality Tv show with Reality TV King Eugene Mbugua

21Sep

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Entertainment

Vera Sidika Set to start her Reality Tv show with Reality TV King Eugene Mbugua

After appearing in a celebrity-filled reality TV show in the past, the beauty is now focusing on herself and her family, which is about to welcome a new member. Vera had a successful meeting with Kenya's reality TV king Eugene Mbugua at Documentary and Reality TV offices on Friday, September 18. Vera Sidika's fiancé, Brown Mauzo, was also in attendance, and the discussion must have been fruitful, going by their posts on social media. Vera shared a photo seated next to Mauzo in a meeting with the millionaire producer and raved about how amazing the meeting was. "Great meeting @eugenembugua yesterday with hubs @brownmauzo254. It’s going to be a beautiful journey," she wrote in her caption. Going by the reaction on their comment section, many fans seemed delighted by the pros...

21Sep

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Entertainment

Husband Surprises Wife With Brand New Mercedes Benz Before She Gives Birth

A husband went out of his way to ensure his wife was in her best moods as she went into labour. a beautiful story, the man showered his wife with an amazing car gift just a day before welcoming their child. Taking to Twitter, a lady with the user name Kay @KaylieMakenzie, disclosed that her hubby bought her a Mercedes Benz a day before she gave birth to their son. In her post, Kaylie shared stunning photos of the Mercedez AMG ride in black, a beauty in every way. One of the photos showed the incredible black interior with a bit of red on the seats and car door, plus a huge screen in the middle. In her caption, Kaylie noted that her husband surprised her with the ride, adding emojis to show her emotions were all over the place. "My husband really came home and surprised me with...

Sigalame High School in Busia closed after fourth fire incident.

21Sep

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local news

Sigalame High School in Busia closed after fourth fire incident.

Sigalame High School in Funyula, Busia County, has been closed indefinitely after a fire razed one of the dormitories on Monday night. This becomes the fourth fire incident in the school since it was reopened this term. Samia sub-county Director of Education Dominic Opee said the students will remain home until investigations into the cause of the fire are concluded. The learners early Tuesday morning caused a fracas when they chased away the school guards, injuring one of them in the process. Police officers have however since restored order in the institution.

Man killed in Bomet as drinking spree turns tragic.

21Sep

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local news

Man killed in Bomet as drinking spree turns tragic.

A man was been killed after a drinking spree turned soar in Longisa trading centre in Kamagut. Peter Ekai 30, and Elphas Kipkoech 26, were on a drinking spree at Kamagut before they started arguing about their jobs. DCI boss George Kinoti said Ekai turned to his friend Kipkoech and accused him of plotting for his downfall, at a local security agency where he worked as a guard. "He reportedly told Kipkoech that he had reliably learnt that he wanted him sacked, so that he could replace him at ChapChap security agency," Kinoti said. Kinoti said a bitter argument then ensued between the two who were already drunk, with Kipkoech denying the allegations. "As the war of words escalated, tempers flared up and they started fighting using sharp objects," he said. ...