Claims that Lee Njiru, who served as late ex-president Daniel Moi’s press secretary for 42 years began almost immediately after the late president passed on at the Nairobi hospital on Tuesday. Kenyans on social media were quick to point out that Njiru who appeared on a dozen TV interviews looked like a younger Moi. The […]

Two suspects are being sought by the DCI boss George Kinoti for defrauding an individual Sh300 million. The two, Rose Omamo Adhiambo and Dillion Kibet are among a gang of criminals who have already been arrested believed to be dealing in fake gold. “We appeal for information that may lead to the arrest of Rose […]

President Daniel arap Moi had eight children, among them a set of twins. The most well-known Moi family member is his last born, Baringo Senator Gideon Moi, born in 1964. Gideon is Moi’s favourite and heir apparent and has taken up the role of the family spokesperson. Moi’s firstborn is Jenniffer Chemutai Kositany born in […]

Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi, Kenya’s longest-serving President, will receive top military and civilian honours in an elaborate state funeral at his Kabarak home. The family of the country’s second president, yesterday said the State had taken over the funeral programme. According to the plan, there will be a public viewing of the body from Saturday […]

Late president Daniel Moi’s family is arguably one of the richest in Kenya, based on the business empire it has built over years, with a net worth estimated to be in excess of $3 billion (about Sh310.2 billion). According to Africa Confidential, a fortnightly newsletter covering politics and economics in Africa, Moi’s capital is “held […]

Former President Daniel arap Moi’s life is one of the most improbable political success stories of our time. The hapless herder boy from a hardscrabble Baringo village became a dedicated schoolteacher, then a wily politician who rose to become Kenya’s ruthless second president. Tall and imposing, he was never without his signature ivory rungu, signifying […]

A parliamentary committee has summoned Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua and former Agriculture CS Mwangi Kiunjuri over the Sh48.8 billion spent on maize imports two years ago. The two are expected to shed light on the multibillion-shilling imports before the Public Accounts Committee chaired by Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi on February 24. The matter […]

Ousted Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has returned to the High Court in Milimani in his mission to stop newly-sworn-in Kiambu Governor James Nyoro from appointing a deputy. Waititu, through his lawyers, claim Governor Nyoro has illegally taken over as governor and as such has no legal standing to appoint or nominate anyone as his deputy. Waititu […]

Primary tests conducted after three people from China were quarantined in Nairobi and Mombasa counties are negative for the deadly coronavirus, the Health ministry has said. In a statement on Sunday evening, the ministry said more tests will be conducted in South Africa. Two people with a high fever were on Sunday quarantined at the […]

Former powerful Cabinet Minister Hon Simeon Nyachae is dead. The former head of Public Service, 86, had been admitted at the Nairobi Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit since March 31, after he tripped and fell at his home. His eldest son Charles Ayako on Tuesday told local media. Mzee Nyachae, who retired from active politics in […]

The scene where a fire razed stalls at the populous Gikomba Market. Image: COURTESY A fire has once again razed stalls at the populous Gikomba Market early Saturday morning. According to the Kenya Red Cross, response teams are currently at the scene. This is the latest incident where part of the market has gone up in […]