Courses to determine lecturers’ pay
University lecturers’ salaries will be based on the course taught as a new funding formula for the institutions takes effect in the new financial year that starts in July.Under the…
Ngeta city: Why muggers are having a field day in Nairobi
Within seconds of being attacked, the image of Marvin Wandabwa became an instant hit on social media depicting the mugging menace that has taken the Central Business District (CBD) by…
Growing expenses more than halve Unga Group net earnings
Human and animal feeds manufacturer Unga Group saw its net profit drop 2.4 times to Sh132.8 million in the half year ended December on the back of higher costs.It made…
A woman has claimed she has been denied the right to acquire a national identity card.
Mary Jessica Atieno, 27, applied for the document in Murang’a County, where she is married, but was instructed to make the application in her birth district in Kisumu County.Her husband,…
New IEBC team puts politicians on notice over incitement
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has urged politicians to desist from making statements during campaigns that would divide the country.Chairman Wafula Chebukati said political parties should respect the…
Fuel shortage looms as night transport ban sparks protests
The Interior ministry’s recent directive barring petroleum tankers from moving at night on Tuesday sparked off a row between the government and transporters that, if not resolved, could plunge the…
Unions maintain universities staff strike still active
Public universities academic staff have denied claims that they have called off their strike and vowed not to relent on their demands to have a proposed collective bargaining agreement approved.Representatives…
Why Uhuru rejected Mwangi Kiunjuri’s request to resign
President Uhuru Kenyatta has asked Devolution Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri not to vie for gubernatorial seat in Laikipia.President Kenyatta told the CS during a rally in Laikipia County not to…
Did President Uhuru Kenyatta make it rain in Nyeri?
President Uhuru Kenyatta’s voter registration drive in central Kenya was disrupted in Nyeri after heavy rains pounded the region when he started to address a crowd on Friday.Pushed by the…
Nairobi bourse worst-performing market globally – Bloomberg
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is the worst-performing market globally year-to-date according to Bloomberg, with risk-averse investors shunning stocks for safe-haven government debt.The chief executive of the NSE Geoffrey Odundo…
Jubilee and Cord chiefs urge voters in their strongholds to register ahead of polls
President Uhuru Kenyatta and Cord leader Raila Odinga are on their nationwide tours to urge Kenyans to turn out in large numbers to register as voters.The ruling coalition and the…
IEBC rejects use of waiting cards in voter listing
The electoral commission says it registering an average of 2,000 per county per day in the month-long listing that started on Monday.Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission CEO Ezra Chiloba on…
Zimbabwean doctors down their tools over low pay, poor working conditions
Zimbabwean doctors working in public hospitals went on strike Wednesday demanding better pay and improved working conditions at a time the government is struggling to pay its workers on time.The…
This is the intelligence that Hassan Joho received that made him vacate his Nyali house IMMEDIATELY
Mombasa governor moved out of his house in Nyali last week following friction with the national government. Apparently Joho received intelligence that made him make the move.Sometimes last week, Flying…
Tit for tat? Flying Squad raid the house of Joho’s close ally a day after the Mombasa governor chased police out of his compound
The friction between Mombasa governor and the government is thought to be the reason why police officers raided the house of his close ally today.Daily nation reports that Flying Squad…
Kenyans in last-minute rush to list as voters
It is not in doubt that Kenyans are given to the last-minute rush.And on Tuesday, they did not disappoint when they flocked voter registration centres, hours to the expiry of…
Aubameyang, Gabon denied in Africa Cup of Nations opener
Juary Soares grabbed a dramatic late equaliser for debutants Guinea-Bissau as they recovered from a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang strike to hold hosts Gabon to a 1-1 draw in the Africa Cup…
UoN Vice Chancellor Warns First Years To Stay Away From Thirsty Male Students
A tweet which was posted by University of Nairobi (UoN) Vice Chancellor Prof. Peter Mbithi caused quite a buzz on the social networking platform.In his tweet, the VC asked female…
The government is set to receive 50 more locomotives by May 2017, ahead of the commissioning of the Sh372 billion standard gauge railway (SGR) on June 1.
Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia said in Mombasa on Wednesday that the second batch of six locomotives are expected to arrive at the Mombasa port in February while the last…
Donald Trump the “Twitter President”
Donald Trump says he was not surprised to come under attack from “liberal movie people” like Meryl Streep at last night Golden Globe awards.Meryl Streep berated the President elect in…
South African 800m athlete Caster Semenya and long-time partner, have officially tied the knot.
Sport24 reports that, Semenya and Raseboya were the toast of Twitter on Saturday afternoon with pics of their wedding ceremony flooding social media.Semenya first shot to stardom in 2009 when…
Mercy Masika to build Kes 20 million school in Pokot
The flourishing gospel singer has embarked on a multimillion shillings project in one the most marginalized areas in Kenya.When Pokot is mentioned, the next thing that strikes your mind is…
Doctors to assess State’s pay deal to end strike
The government has offered doctors a pay hike of more than 40 per cent to end their month-long strike.In an offer announced from State House In Mombasa after a day-long…
President Uhuru Kenyatta meets doctors in Mombasa over strike
The doctors’ union and a negotiation team from the government are meeting President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House in Mombasa over their strike.Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU)…
Selection panel defends choice of new IEBC team
The selection panel that submitted nominees to President Uhuru Kenyatta for chairman and commissioners of the new-look electoral commission, has defended its choices, amidst growing criticism.Mrs Bernadette Musundi, the chairperson…
Seven counties yet to pay their doctors, says union
Seven counties have not paid more than 300 striking doctors their December salaries, the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has disclosed.Union officials named Mombasa, Bomet, Kwale, Siaya,…
Man who clung on Raila’s chopper in Meru denies suicide charges
The man who clung on Cord leader Raila Odinga’s chopper last week has denied charges of attempted suicide before a Maua court.Senior Resident Magistrate Anthony Munene ruled yesterday that Julius…
Sauti Sol’s Bien Aime celebrates 29th birthday in style!
Bien-Aime turned 29 years a few days and to mark this special day on social media the Sauti Sol member posted a touching message thanking his friends for the warm…
From grass to grace! Larry Madowo reminisces about his days as a hawker
The story of Larry Madowo is a typical example of grass to grace; he has done all odd jobs (including selling mandazi in Gikomba) before he landed the lucrative TV…
Person of the Year 2016: Fred Matiang’i – The man who said no to monkey business
That Kenya’s education system is in shambles is not in doubt. Shackled by a cumbersome curriculum, crowded classrooms, inadequate teachers and a dearth of teaching and learning resources, it has…
I don’t serve Kambas and Asians only -Senator Mike Sonko
There were online claims that Sonko’s ‘timely’ response to evictions was suspicious. A Martin Nyakundi, said to be a employee of a city gubernatorial aspirant, lambasted Sonko on a WhatsApp…
Kenya’s ‘baddest’ criminals: Wanugu, Wacucu and Rasta
But if there ever were thugs who kept Kenyans talking, waiting while wailing (when they came calling), then it was the three musketeers – Anthony Ngugi Kanagi (Wacucu), Gerald Wambugu…
Retired Anglican Bishop Eliud Wabukala has said he is ready to tackle the challenges of taking over as anti-corruption commission chairman amid calls to reject the job.
Speaking at his home in Bungoma County on Tuesday, Bishop Wabukala said the war on graft faced major challenges but said he was optimistic he will overcome them should Parliament…
Education CS Fred Matiang’i to release 2016 KCSE results
Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i is set to release the 2016 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results on Thursday.The results will be released at Shimo La Tewa High…
Embattled city preacher Kanyari fights to unfreeze bank account
Embattled city preacher who was uncovered in an exposé three years ago for conducting fake miracles, may have had a sad holiday after his attempts to lift an order freezing…
Cord mistaken on how polls will be conducted, IEBC says
The coming General Election will be conducted manually, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has said.While responding to a case in which the court temporarily suspended a Sh2.5 printing…
Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto, rowdy youth storm doctor’s union meeting
Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto accompanied by a group of rowdy youths Wednesday stormed a doctor’s union meeting at Fair Hill Hotel and allegedly roughed up the officials bringing the meeting…
Comrades, here’s a guide on how to survive after campus
Like “take this 10k to your landlord, 2k to Kenya Power, 3k to the water company, and the remaining cash, divide equally between your conductor and mama mboga.” Nothing remains.You…
Business brewed in a calabash
You know the calabash! It has been used by man as a utensil from time immemorial, but you definitely haven’t seen it all. One young man has taken the calabash…
Be passionate about what you are talented in
Have you found your purpose?I have. I am committed to the transformation of young people. Having risen from a humble background, I believe that there are no impossibilities in life.…
When music stops, we dance all the way to bank
They entertain revellers in clubs, at events, on radio and TV, but that does not necessarily mean that their life is one big party. Absolutely not. Theirs is a career…
Margaret Kenyatta responds to Millie Odhiambo after she insulted her husband
Mbita MP Millie Odhiambo hurled unpalatable words to President Uhuru Kenyatta on December 20th. The president’s wife has since responded.Mbita MP called Uhuru a stupid man claiming the president was…
Famed Actor Robert Knepper aka T-Bag of TV Series Prison Break Acknowledges this Kenyan Matatu.
Robert Knepper popularly known as T Bag in the all time TV series Prison Break is the latest international star to join Kenya’s Matatu craze- this is after Trey Songs…
Rogue One Breaks Makes Headlines After Box Office Success!
The latest Star Wars installation, Rogue One, a highly anticipated film is in the headlines after making over 200M dollars in a record six days. This puts the film in…
Kenyan’s journey to top five of Miss World beauty pageant
Jaws drop every time Evelyn Njambi walks into a room. Statuesque, she stands a head taller than most. Favouring six-inch heels, then, even without her sash and crown, she is…
President Uhuru Kenyatta calls Millie Odhiambo ‘idiot’
The head of state has responded to Mbita MP after she hurled a barrage of insults to him during parliament proceeding on Tuesday December 20th.Mbita MP Millie Odhiambo caused a…
Tesla’s greater interest lies in energy rather than cars
Mine is not a question but a clarification regarding your article about Tesla electric cars. It is not true that Tesla vehicles are not exported to right-hand drive markets. Right-hand…
Tahidi High’s Miss Morgan saves Mathari patient wrongly locked up at the mental facility
Tahidi High’s Miss Morgan landed a role on the most talked-about play at the Kenya National Theatre. Miss Morgan plays a role of a judge in Nuts 2 where the…
This Is The Lavish And Stylish Lifestyle Of Retired President Moi Grandson And Senator Gideon Moi’ Son, Kigen Moi
If you are one of the grandsons of Kenya’s longest serving president, it is expected that you would have quite an expensive taste even in hobbies.One of Kibaki’s grandson’s chose…
Youth ought to take up their leadership role
Over 50 years after Kenya became a republic, the country is still grappling with enormous challenges and the Kenyan dream of a nation free of poverty, ignorance, and disease remains…
Kenyan makes Top 5 at 2016 Miss World, Puerto Rican beauty crowned
Kenya’s Evelyn Njambi Thungu went close to being crowned Miss World as she made the Top 5 list along with fellow competitors from Puerto Rico, Indonesia, the Dominican Republic and…
Mediocrity is a frail master and Kenya must break away
Kenya is a country filled with brilliant minds, and people of great talents. Yet mediocrity hangs over this nation like an ominous, yet familiar cloud.In fact, I think the shackles…
Maraga targets lawyers in move to clear backlogs
Chief Justice David Maraga has assured that civil cases pending for over five years will be concluded by next year.Justice Maraga said that the Judiciary is committed to clear all…
Kenya’s number 1 DJ Creme De La Creme has been keeping a low profile of late.
Kenya’s number 1 DJ Creme De La Creme has been keeping a low profile of late. Many speculated that Creme had retired to focus on his personal business but that’s…
Uhuru to reopen Volkswagen’s assembly shop to grow economy
President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to reopen the Volkswagen assembly plant in Thika next week in what State House said indicates Kenya’s improving business environment.The opening of the plant on…
Politician’s luxurious multi million mansion razed down in suspicious fire
Former Bomet MP and KANU secretary, General Nick Salat, has lost a multi million house to a fire that broke out last night.The house which is situated in the outskirts…
Actor Njugush weds the love of his life in white wedding
Today was the big day for comedian cum actor Njungush as he finally exchanged his wedding vows with the woman he adores in a church wedding that happened earlier in…
Meet the stunning Lady bringing great dynamism into Music industry with her life changing music
Mercy D. Lai is a Gospel Artist from Mombasa, Kenya. She is a Pastor’s daughter born in Machinery town at Ngwata village. After her primary and Secondary education she decided…
The Cold War Continues As Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko Sues Evans Kidero Over Roundabouts
Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko has moved to court to challenge the decision by the Governor Evans Kidero to reconfigure county urban roads with large roundabouts.In his urgent application, Sonko told…
Kenyan opposition conman busted
An influencer from the opposition has been accused by a group of men of undercutting them in business deals.The man who is quite vocal on social media was recently arrested…
Deputy President William Ruto sends heartfelt condolences to Naivasha accident victims
Deputy President Ruto has condoled with the families of those who died in the Kinungi, Naivasha tanker accident.On his official account, Ruto tweeted, “Heartfelt condolences to the families that have…
And It’s finally here! The Gospel Music Extravaganza has arrived
Tomorrow, all roads lead to the as the as the Gospel music fraternity will converge to witness the crowning of who has been the best and most excellent in the…
Rabbit King Kaka manhandled before being arrested by two police officers in the CBD
News just trickling in indicate that Rabbit has been arrested by two police officers who manhandled him before taking him away.Photos of a cuffed King Kaka have hit social media.…
Police dismiss Haki Africa report on killings and disappearances
Through a statement signed by the Police Spokesperson George Kinoti, the police said the allegations were based on unfounded distortions of the real facts.The National Police Service through the Office…
‘Uncle’ Robert Mugabe’s Wife Involved In A Scandal
Zimbabwe’s first lady Grace Mugabe is in trouble. The wife to the longest serving African president Robert Mugabe has been dragged to court after she allegedly seized three properties of…
BBC to air live the African Footballer of the Year winner
BBC to simulcast the live announcement of African Footballer of the Year from BBC World News for the first time.BBC Britain, will simulcast the live announcement of African Footballer of…
“We used to send our albums to the White House.” Band speaks about their rise to the top on CNN
This week, ‘African Voices’ tracks some of the hottest young musical artists who are breaking ground and pushing their craft to new heights.The programme reports from Nairobi, where ‘African Voices’…
Hospitality industry waiting to reap big as Kenyans head to Mombasa for Christmas and New year festivities
The Kenyan hospitality Industry is waiting with a bated breath, for the festive session to kick off, hoping to reap big from both domestic and international tourists.The Kenyan hospitality Industry…
Kenya’s richest singer is a dollar millionaire
It’s amazing how Akothee who only about a decade ago was doing odd jobs to survive, has turned the tables to swim in billions.The flamboyant songstress used to sell omena…
SportPesa C.E.O unveils his 45 Million Kshs German Machine owned by the likes of Chris Kirubi
SportPesa is one of Africa’s top Sports betting platforms and the official sponsor of the SportPesa Premier league in KenyaThe betting platform has showed its financial might in the past…
Patients locked up in hospital over unpaid bills
The patients have not received medical attention ever since the nationwide strike by health workers started on Monday.Fourteen patients have been locked up inside hospital wards at the Kabarnet County…
Kenya set for $1 million social enterprise competition after judges selection
The launch of Chivas – The Venture follows a global report that revealed 95% of young professionals are looking for businesses to take more responsibility in solving global problems.In September…
Artist leaves many ogling at his super sexy vixens in new video- Work and Play
Wyre has teamed up with Dj Protege to bring you a new club anthem that might come in handy this December.The dancehall artist has released his new song a few…
Farewell Martha Mwangangi: Kitui town mourns mayor with big heart and ‘happy feet’
A dazed Ngilu picked herself from the fence where her aide had shoved her, walked over to the crowd, saw the gory figure that was the body of her trusted…
Raila is bad for economy? He should have been forgotten were it not Uhuru’s bad leadership
Politically speaking, opposition leader Raila Odinga is past his ‘sell-by’ date. Let’s face it; he is a spent force. Were it not for President Uhuru Kenyatta’s lying, corrupt and tribal…
British pilot crash-lands, spends night in Kenyan prison during vintage plane rally
A 72-year-old British pilot on a vintage plane race in Africa crash landed – and spent the night in prison.Maverick amateur flyer Maurice Kirk walked away with minor injuries but…
The world is at it again marking the annual 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. I can bet my last coin that the moment you read gender-based violence, women and girls are all you see, and understandably so. The girl child had been in shackles, bound by societal, traditional and moral expectations.
Being born a female was akin to a curse and this prompted the feminism phenomena, activism and calls from local and international bodies on the need to rescue and empower…
Chinese city opens five-star public toilet
People generally avoid going into public toilets, unless they absolutely have to. Reason being most of them are dirty and uninviting places.But that’s definitely not the case with this recently…
Jumapili iliyopita, wanahabari wa shirika la Standard Media – nikiwa mmoja wao – tulikuwa mjini Eldoret kupeperusha moja kwa moja makala ya 10 mashindano ya KASS MARATHON.
Baada ya mashindano hayo kukamilika, niliwaacha pembeni wahariri wenzangu Hassan Jumaa (KTN), Robin Toskin (Standard) wakibadilishana mawazo na washiriki.Miye nikaitwa pembeni na mashabiki wengi tu wa Radio Maisha. Kilianza kikao…
ALLAN WANGA TO EPLK
47 players drawn from SportPesa Premier League clubs have been selected to join a training camp in January 2017 as the country draws nearer to the first ever football match…
Meet The Super HOT Lass Who Will Soon Be Warming Gospel Singer Benachi’s Bed
He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favour from the LORD. And this could be the next new song by Kenyan gospel artiste Benachi. The Mwanake…
Kiss FM’s Shaffie Weru Acquires EXPENSIVE Ride, Kweli Pesa Sio Shida
Kiss FM presenter Shaffie Weru – who goes by the moniker the Raverend – has added a new whip to his expensive collection.A few weeks ago, the lad who doubles…
Gift Osinya made headlines in March 2014 for his heroism after rescuing his baby brother Satrine during a terror attack at Joy Church in Likoni.
According media reports, Gift carried his brother after their mother – Veronica Akinyi – died when a bullet tore through her body while trying to shield the latter.Satrine later underwent…
Nonini, Nameless And Other Big Names To Feature In The Next Big Kenyan Film (Series)
This will be worth your time if you’re not watching Scandal, Fringe, Empire or Quantum Leap. Code 254 is an upcoming film series, which is being worked on by Big…
Man Jumps From The 8th Floor Of NSSF Building In Mombasa After Visiting His Doctor
Residents of Mombasa are in utter shock after a middle-aged man jumped to his death from the 8th floor of the NSSF Building shortly after visiting his doctor.According to eyewitnesses,…
Money Isn’t Everything
Grandpa Records CEO Refigah reveals why parenthood has been a tough ride for him despite having moneyBeing a parent and more so that of a father has never been a…
Welcome to Kenya, where noise and drama are order of the day
We are a noisy nation. Forget alarm clocks, around here, you’re woken up by honking buses, touts banging matatu roofs and hollering at commuters. You hop out of bed, and…
I rode a mat, acted as conductor and lived to tell
The inevitable happened. On the day I had two very important meetings, my car broke down. I am that person who only feels safe in her car – no taxis,…
rib cracker Eric Omondi and his fiancée Chantal
You are hearing this from us, for the first time, rib cracker Eric Omondi and his fiancée Chantal could be tying the knot sooner than you think.Pulse can now reveal…
Kenyan female rapper Wanjiku Kimani, popularly known as Femi One
Kenyan female rapper Wanjiku Kimani, popularly known as Femi One has been a hot topic of discussion since she released the diss track dubbed “Pilau Njeri” about a fortnight ago.We…
RUMBA LOVERS
Sky World Lounge diversifies its night entertainment, having different themed night’s everyday of the week. Tonight, they host rhumba night this coming weekend, with re-known rocking it on the discs.The…
HOT RIDES IN KENYA
There’s a new king in town. His name is Punisher aka Dowa aka Jicho Nyanya. This matatu which plies the 111 Ngong route is currently the talk of the town.…
All weddings, including the most modest ones cost some money
All weddings, including the most modest ones cost some money. Many couples are always left wondering how they will cater for their wedding expenses, and still spare some money to…
It is good news for fashion lovers as the much-anticipated Nairobi Fashion Week announced it will be running this month.
The fashion event brings together designers from different countries to showcase their work. The fourth season dubbed ‘Mama Afrika’ will be held on 25th and 26th November 2016 at The…
KABOGO’S FAMILY
They say a family is not just an important thing, but, everything and I agree to that. Family means a lot to us. They will always stand by you both…
NYASHINSKI 21 QUESTIONS
Fiery rapper Nyashinski (Nyamari Ongegu) left the country and the Kenyan music scene when he was at the height of his career as part of the group Kleptomaniax.A lot has…
THE VOICE -AKOTHE.
Akothee (Esther Akoth) born and bread in the Lakeside city of Kisumu, is listed as one of the wealthiest female celebrities in the country and there is no denying that…
ORIGI AT WORK
When Jurgen Klopp arrived at Melwood training ground in West Derby, Liverpool to take Brendan Rodgers’ place, it was immediately assumed that he would lay off some players especially the…
Where the party at???
End month is the most dreaded yet most awaited part of the month! With lots of mixed emotions around it, from salaries being paid to almost ¾’s of the salary…