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Former Citizen TV News Anchor Jacque Maribe has landed a job at Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria's office. Kuria hired the former screen siren to serve as the Head of Communications, barely a month after she was acquitted in the murder of the late Monica Kimani. Digital Strategist Dennis Itumbi celebrated Maribe's feat by thanking the Public Service CS for 'standing with a...

https://twitter.com/i/status/1769427258291159128 Rita Tinina’s house help has finally recounted last moments before she discovered the NTV Journalist’s body in her room on Sunday March 17th. According to reports, Rita Tinina was supposed to be on duty at NTV where she worked as output producer but failed to report to work, something that raised eyebrows because it was not a usual...

Comedian and late night host Trevor Noah has filed a lawsuit against his doctor and a New York City hospital alleging that their negligence caused him to "sustain permanent, severe and grievous injuries," according to the complaint obtained by CNN.   Noah alleges the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and Dr. Riley J. Williams III failed to properly diagnose his illness and condition, failed to...

Tenants at an apartment in Ruaka woke up to a rude shock on Wednesday after they found their cars sunk inside a construction site. Part of the wall of their apartment had also caved in following a heavy downpour the previous day. The construction site which is in between two apartments is said to have caused the landslide that occurred on Tuesday night. Those who spoke to Citizen...

The murder of top Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif was killed in Kenya on Sunday night has sent shockwaves across the world.   In a police statement on Monday, Sharif was being driven by his brother Khurram Ahmed when they were flagged down by police officers at a roadblock along the Kiserian-Magadi road before they opened fire killing him on the spot. "It was reported to Magadi police station...

The Tale of Charles Njonjo's Beer Cup: One day, at a lavish bash hosted by Njenga Karume in Nairobi, an unusual crisis unfolded. Charles Njonjo, known for his impeccable taste and particular habits, attended only after Njenga had gone to great lengths to import Njonjo's favorite, exclusive beer brand. Njonjo, who always carried his own silver beer cup in his car, found himself in distress when he lost...

Nyali Member of Parliament Mohammed Ali now claims his life is in danger.   The journalist-turned-politician, taking to Twitter on Tuesday, alleged that his office had been attacked for the fifth time.   The legislator, while saying that the assailants were baying for his blood, however seemingly vowed to not be cowed.   He posted a series of photos showing what appeared to be a bullet...

Former Limuru MP George Nyanja has failed to convince appellate court to reverse a decision requiring him to vacate a 1.8-acre parcel of land along Ngong Road he claimed to have bought 35 years ago. A bench of three judges refused to revise their decision saying they would not sit in a judgment attempting “to second-guess or grade themselves in accordance with the MP’s proposed marking...

Before starting the application process, there are two questions that you should answer first: 1. Are you eligible to apply? U.S. immigration laws provide a variety of ways for people to apply for a Green Card. The eligibility requirements may vary depending on the immigrant category you are applying under. Go to our Green Card Eligibility Categories page to see all the possible categories you can...

Many Kenyans miss a chance to travel abroad due to failing their Visa interview questions.   This is the last process in travel plans where the embassy of the country you are travelling to interviews you to determine if you should be granted travel permission.   There are various reasons why a Kenyan can seek to travel abroad. This includes but is not limited to the following; for...

According to a report by Inooro TV, Jeff Mwathi 23,was contacted by DJ Fatxo for some interior decoration work in his shop. The Excited Jeff called his mother who is outside the country to share the good news and also request for some money.   Jeff and DJ Fatxo spent the entire day together and later they went drinking in four different clubs. In the wee hours of the morning, the duo went to...

In a shocking turn of events at the Makadara Law Courts in Nairobi, a senior police officer met his death after shooting and injuring Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti. The magistrate had just wrapped up a case involving the officer's wife when the unfortunate incident occurred. The senior officer, who holds the position of Officer Commanding Station in Kisumu, had made the trip to Nairobi to support...

More than 70 percent of residential buildings in Nairobi are not compliant with the county government’s zoning policy on the number of floors. Nairobi County Assembly Planning, Housing and Lands committee chairman Anthony Karanja said only 25 percent of all city buildings adhere to the policy. “It has come to our notice that the planning department and unscrupulous developers have...

he United States (US) believes China may soon have a military base in Kenya. A Pentagon report published on Tuesday says China is eyeing military logistics bases in a dozen countries including Kenya and neighbouring Tanzania - keen on building and sustaining its military power around the world. "The PRC (Peoples Republic of China) has likely considered Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia,...

When Simeon Nyachae retired from the Civil Service at the position of Chief Secretary at 55 years of age on February 6, 1987, his intention was to concentrate on managing his vast business empire. In his Autobiography; Walking through the Corridors of Service Mzee Nyachae from on which this story is based, Nyachae said that politics was the last thing that he had in mind at the time having decided to take...

https://twitter.com/i/status/1406998426944933888   Several people injured, others trapped after part of a bridge under construction collapses at Kangemi on the Nairobi-Naivasha road, police say rescue efforts...

Bulldozers manned by Kisumu County officials yesterday brought down county houses in a bid to force out tenants who allegedly have accrued rent arrears. One of the houses to be demolished belonged to Erick Okeyo, the chairperson of the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority, who has for long been embroiled in a legal tussle with the county administration over ownership of the...

https://twitter.com/i/status/1729475687772205267 A second round of demolitions has left residents of posh Milimani estate in Kakamega counting losses running into millions. The demolitions happened on Tuesday morning – leaving a trail of destruction and disrupting families and livelihoods. There are unconfirmed reports that the residents had been given notice to vacate the land whose lease is alleged...

Kenya has climbed six positions in the global passport ranking, landing at position 67 in 2024 from 73 last year. This is according to London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley and Partners’ ranking, which tied Kenya and Malawi at the same position. According to the report, passport holders of both countries can travel to 76 nations Visa-free presently. The Kenyan...

In Kenya, most major cities have slums. Nairobi’s Kibra constituency has several slums from Soweto, Raila to Mathare, there are many advantages people here have compared to their counterparts who reside in estates. Well from an affordable lifestyle to fresh food, here are reasons why living in slums is better than estates.   Cheap labour It’s easy to get cheap labour such as getting someone...