Surgeons at the Nakuru Level 5 Hospital earlier this week successfully removed a tumor from the head of a 4-year-old boy. It was the first time for the County hospital in its 65-year history to perform such a delicate procedure. Lopiyok Chesiren had been diagnosed with glomus vagale, a rare type of growth occasioned by cells. Owing to the tumor, he had developed breathing and feeding complications for over a year. He was emaciated and weak. Growth Spread Doctor Michael Situma who led the delicate operation said delay in seeking treatment resulted in the tumor spreading to other organs, and…
Author: Gachambi Nderitu
An armed group known locally as Al-Shabaab attacked Palma, a town in Mozambique, in March. Amnesty International alleges that the whites were given first priority by the rescue team. There were 220 people working on a nearby gas project, 20 among them were white contractors. They sought refuge at the Amarula Palma Hotel during the attack that started on March 24. In a rather disturbing testimonies that point to blatant racism, survivors of the attack told Amnesty International that while the white contractors were prioritized to be airlifted to safety, the Black nationals were left to fend for themselves. “After…
CNN has hired journalist Larry Madowo as its Nairobi-based correspondent. In a letter released today, the American television network which has an international footprint said Larry will cover the East African region and beyond. Larry has been working as the BBC North American correspondent based in Washington D.C. “From enterprise reporting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region to investigations into oil drilling in Namibia’s Kavango Basin, via a range of cultural and business stories across dedicated programming, Africa has never been more visible on CNN’s multiple platforms,” said Deborah Rayner, Senior Vice President of International Newsgathering and Managing Editor, Europe, Middle East…
Eight petitions have been filed by human rights activists, several organisations, and Kenyans faulting the legality of the Constitutional of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 2020. A five-judge bench is expected to determine whether the Amendment popularly known as Bill can proceed to the next step – a Referendum. This comes after the Bill was overwhelmingly passed by both houses – Parliament and Senate. The bench comprises of Justices George Odunga, Jairus Ngaah, Chacha Mwita, Janet Mulwa and Joel Ngugi who is the bench leader. The bench is expected to make a decision based on 17 questions. One of these questions is…
Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi has declared interest in the Westlands Parliamentary seat. According to the lawyer, he has decided to vie for the elective seat in next year’s general election after being approached by Westlands residents. “I have accepted the request of the People of Westlands Constituency to serve them and the Nation in that [MP] capacity effective August, 2022 or earlier if Parliament is dissolved,” says Havi. Havi exudes confidence that he is the best candidate for the position because he is conversant with the functions and duties of a member of parliament. “The Constitution enumerates…
Collins Toroitich, the grandson of former President Daniel Arap Moi, has been sued by his estranged wife for KSh1 million monthly upkeep. Collins is the son of the late Jonathan Toroitich, Moi’s eldest son. Gladys Jeruto Tagi, his ex-wife and Baringo politician, alleges that Collins has absconded parental responsibility over their two children for eight years. “I am currently unable to provide for the children alone as the needs are so many and would need to be assisted,” she says in her pleadings to court. She says the KSh 1m will cater for entertainment, food, rent, education and maintenance. Tagi…
An out-of-control Chinese rocket that was expected to land on Earth anytime this weekend with everyone clueless about the time or place of its landing has landed in Indian Ocean today. The remnants of the rocket, called Long March 5B, plummeted back to Earth at 10:24am Beijing time (5:24am EAT), plunging into the Indian ocean. “The coordinates put the point of impact in the ocean somewhere southwest of India and Sri Lanka. Most of the debris was burnt up in the atmosphere,” China Manned Space Engineering Office said in a statement. China’s Long March-5B rocket debris have crashed back to…
A court in Rwanda has sentenced a former journalist with BBC Kinyarwanda service to 10 years in prison for terrorism charges. Phocas Ndayizera was arrested in 2018 in Nyamirambo sector where he had gone to “receive explosives”, according to reports by Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) at that time. Now, a court has ruled that the reports on Ndayizera and his six co-accused were factual. In a video conference sentencing yesterday afternoon, the judge said the court could have given between 20 and 25 years to the convicts, “but gave them 10 years because their plan was aborted and had no…
Equity Afia and Bidco Africa have entered into a partnership that will see expectant and lactating mothers visit Equity Afia medical centres for prenatal, antenatal and well-baby clinics. They will benefit from free medical screening and receive a Gentle Care hamper in celebration of International Mother’s Day. The Day will be marked on Sunday May 9. The one-week campaign, which runs from May 10 – 14 will see the mothers get a wide range of packaged medical services including an Equity Afia-branded antenatal care booklet, a full body check-up, blood sugar, BMI and blood pressure assessments, antenatal examination, nutrition and…
Known for their popular salutation “it’s the Wa Jesus fameree here, praise Jesus”, the born again couple has admitted that Kabi sired a child with his cousin. This is after adamantly denying the allegations earlier this year. One of Kabi wa Jesus’ cousins, Shiko, revealed that she has a child named Abby, whose father is the popular content creator. She wanted him to take responsibility of the child. Kabi and his wife Milly Wa Jesus jumped on the conversation denying the rumours to their 392,000 subscribers via a video they uploaded on their YouTube channel. The family took the matter…