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16/04/2024

🔴Murkomen on Expressway Design Flaw, Nairobi Meat Flagged

Hello and welcome to the Tuesday edition of the Evening Brief Newsletter where the government has responded to the flooded Expressway while also flagging meat sold in Nairobi.

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Murkomen on Nairobi Expressway Flaws
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has finally broken the ice over concerns regarding the Nairobi Expressway following a flooding incident that was witnessed three weeks ago.
During an interview with Citizen TV�

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15/04/2024

🔴The Golden Scandal, Changes for Payroll

Hello and welcome to the Monday edition of the Evening Brief Newsletter where a golden scandal is evolving while the government unveils a plan for payrolls.

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The Gold Scandal in China
The prowess of Kenyan athletes on the track is no ordinary news across the world. However, an incident in the recently held Beijing Half Marathon has put two Kenyan runners in the spotlight.
Interestingly, the issue is not about the Kenyan athletes fini

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14/04/2024

Miguna Pinpoints 5 Decisions Where Ruto Has Failed

Controversial lawyer Miguna Miguna has turned against President William Ruto over a series of decisions he termed as costly to Kenyans.
In a statement on Thursday, the lawyer revealed that Ruto’s administration was riddled with scandals that made it difficult for him to throw his unequivocal support for them.
Specifically, Miguna highlighted the ongoing doctors’ strike, the fake fertiliser scandal, the Haiti deployment saga, and the stance on Iran’s attack on Israel as problematic areas.
“I voted for President William Ruto and supported his UDA Party against Azimio in the 2022 genera

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13/04/2024

Govt Parastatal Director Exposed in New Ksh490 Million Scandal

The National Museums of Kenya Director General, Mzalendo Kibunja, has come under scrutiny for alleged irregular payment of funds within the organisation.
In a statement released by the Office of The Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) on Saturday, April 13, 2024, it was revealed that the director, along with three other employees, disbursed Ksh490 million to ghost workers at the organisation.
“The DPP upon thorough review of the resubmitted inquiry file, was satisfied that there was enough evidence to warrant the prosecution of several offences,” the statement read in part.
The four

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13/04/2024

Ndindi Nyoro Unveils Plan to Lower School Fees to Ksh1,000, Reduce Githeri Days

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro on Wednesday, February 14, launched a plan expected to standardize high school fees to Ksh1,000 for all day scholars in his constituency. According to the K…

13/04/2024

Nairobi Water Clarifies Over Viral Bowser Fetching Water From Stream

Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NAWASCO) refuted claims of delivering unsafe water to residents after a photo of a ‘clean water’ bowser fetching water from a river went viral on social med…

13/04/2024

Truth Behind Viral Photos Exposing Tactic Bandits Use to Outsmart Police

Photos of customised shoes that went viral on Wednesday, February 15, revealed trickery used by bandits to cover their tracks when under hot pursuit by police.The regular shoes had animal hooves mo…

13/04/2024

Husband of NHIF Staff Who Died on Nairobi Street Breaks Silence

Husband to Lilian Waithera, National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), staff killed in Nairobi Central Business District(CBD) spoke after the sudden death of his wife.Speaking to the media on Wednesd…

13/04/2024

Crypto Boss in Ksh 4.6B Fraud Case Traced to Kenya

The Nigerian Government has officially confirmed that Nadeem Anjarwalla, a Binance Executive who fled custody in the country, has been traced to Kenya.
A joint operation involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the International Criminal Police, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Kenyan Police Service was undertaken to locate Anjarwalla.
The executive had been detained in Nigeria on suspicion of involvement in the alleged embezzlement of Ksh4.6 billion ($35,400,000).
With the confirmation of his whereabouts in Kenya, the collaborating teams are currently working together to exp

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13/04/2024

Why Trucks & Buses Produce Hissing Sounds

Every pedestrian and motorist is familiar with the hissing sound that produced by trucks, buses and sometimes lorries on our roads especially when braking.Unlike cars, which rely solely on hydrauli…

13/04/2024

Machogu Addresses Low JSS Admission, Issues Order on Illegal KCPE Registration

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu on Wednesday, February 15, revealed that over 200,000 students were yet to join Junior Secondary School(JSS) because their parents were holding them ba…

13/04/2024

NTSA Lists Stiff Penalties for Drunk Drivers in Proposed Law

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has published proposed traffic rules aimed at curbing drunk driving on Kenyan roads.In the Traffic (Drunk Driving) Rules, 2023, motorists caught u…

13/04/2024

Police Raid Jubilee Headquarters, Stage Coup - Reveals Raila

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Wednesday, February 15, claimed that police raided Jubilee Party headquarters to intimidate Azimio members.Speaking to the media, Raila stated that police were…

13/04/2024

1,314 Govt Workers Unmasked After Failing to Report to Work for Two Months

Kisii Governor Simba Arati lifted the lid on the actual number of ghost workers who were drawing salaries without rendering services to his county government.In a statement on Wednesday, February 1…

13/04/2024

Raila& #039;s Message to Matiang& #039;i After DCI Raid

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Wednesday, February 15 evening visited the home of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i after a police raid.Addressing the media, the Azimio …

13/04/2024

Ksh 1M Monthly Salary - Report Reveals Kenya& #039;s Highest Paying Construction Jobs

Interior designers and town planners were among the highest-paid technicians in the construction industry with a number of professionals taking home a monthly salary of up to Ksh1 million.According…

13/04/2024

Cops Arrest Woman Captured in Viral Video Blasting Police Officer

A woman caught the attention of Kenyans online after she was captured on video blasting a police officer over bribery allegations within a residential area in Nairobi County.In a video seen by Keny…

13/04/2024

Armed Men Break Into Aisha Jumwa& #039;s Home, Steal Ksh1.1 Million From Two Daughters

Armed men on Wednesday, February 15 raided Public Service Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa’s Loresho-based home and made away with valuables, including cash.According to a police report filed u…

12/04/2024

Kanini Kega & Sabina Chege Take Over Jubilee Headquarters; Issue Demands

Interim officials of Jubilee on Wednesday, February 15, stormed the party’s headquarters and took over the premises.The team was led by The East African Legislative assembly (EALA) Member of Parlia…

12/04/2024

Politician Resorts to Ksh500-a-Day Mjengo Work After Election Loss

Two years ago, Agnes Nkanya was a Government employee in the Ministry of Agriculture under permanent and pensionable employment.Prior to the 2022 General Election, she resigned from her Ksh 40,000 …

12/04/2024

Win For Ruto As Court Paves Way for CASs Appointments

The Employment Labour and Relations Court (ELRC) on Thursday, February 16 ruled that the Public Service Commission (PSC) followed due process in initiating the recruitment of Chief Administrative S…

12/04/2024

Diana Marua Reveals What Led To Her Relationship Downfall With Yvette Obura, Bahat's Baby Mama

Bahati’s wife, Diana Marua and Yvette Obura have opened up on their previous relationship before deciding to bury the hatchet and cordially coexist. The two women who were used to showering each ot…

12/04/2024

Operation Unearths 4 Powerful Guns Bandits Use & How They Work

Only four guns were surrendered by locals in the North Rift counties affected by banditry attacks in the three-day window given by President William Ruto before the intense crackdown begins.In a st…

12/04/2024

Kenyan Plane Makes Emergency Landing in London After Mishap

A Nairobi-bound aeroplane from Heathrow Airport, London, to Kenya, experienced a technical hitch shortly after departure on Wednesday, February 15. Sources privy to the matter intimated to Kenyans.…

12/04/2024

NHIF Addresses Viral Letter on Mysterious Death of Employee in Nairobi CBD

The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) cautioned Kenyans against speculating about the mysterious death of its staff, Lillian Waithera, which occurred in Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) …

12/04/2024

Inside Cost-Effective Technology Used to Build Houses in 10 Weeks

One of the world’s largest 3D Construction sites in Kilifi reported that through one 3D printer, it built 10 houses in 10 weeks, averaging one house per week. Among the houses built at Mvule …

12/04/2024

Blow for Ruto as Uhuru Wins Round One Jubilee Battle

The Political Parties Tribunal has suspended the decision of the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) to ratify the suspension of embattled former Ndaragwa Member of Parliament Jerem…

12/04/2024

Mixed Reactions as Reverend Walks 237KM to Meet Ruto

A reverend commenced his 237 kilometres journey to the State House, Nairobi, to meet President William Ruto.Shem Ngiki, an Athi River-based deacon, began walking from Mtito Andei, Makueni County, t…

12/04/2024

Study Ranks Raila, Wajackoyah Top in GMO Misinformation

A new study by the Alliance Science accused Azimio Leader Raila Odinga and Roots party leader George Wajackoya of leading in misinforming citizens about Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs).The US…

12/04/2024

Govt Begins Nationwide Crackdown on Illegal Water Connections

The Ministry of Water announced a nationwide crackdown on illegal water connections in the country, beginning with Nairobi estates, including Embakasi, Kariobangi, and Kibira.Speaking on Thursday, …