Ken on 30th Sep

Prophet David Owuor has released a video, detailing his one year old prophecy of Westgate terror attack.Apparently, on July 9 2012, the prophet while speaking in Austria, warned that a dark day was coming for Kenya.This was during a call he made to ‘Jesus is Lord’ radio. He then repeated the same prophecy while in Dublin on November...

Ken on 30th Sep

NAIROBI The final stand of Islamist fighters who laid siege to Kenya’s Westgate mall ended when Kenyan soldiers fired an anti-tank shell that sparked a fierce fire, soldiers who fought in the battle told AFP. The gunmen, who were holed up in a strong room in a supermarket, were killed when soldiers fired two bazooka shells, two soldiers...

Ken on 30th Sep

Following his handling of the Westgate terror attack, Kenyans are now asking whether Joseph ole Lenku is the right man for the Interior secretary job.During his frequent press briefings throughout the duration of the Westgate hostage situation, Ole Lenku gave some very weird answers to some of the questions asked by journalists.He for instance said...

Ken on 30th Sep

Some businessmen are already cashing in on last week’s Westgate terror attack. Movie vendors in Nairobi’s River Road, and other downtown streets already have the attack on DVD. Coming in various names and various covers, the DVDs have been selling extremely well, despite the fact that they are only a collection of news reports, and not...

Ken on 30th Sep

My friend Mbugua Mwangii met my friend Mbugua in the summer of 2006, where I was introduced to him by my other friend mwangi kariuki; If my memory serves me correctly it was at village market. from the moment I met Mbugua he came across as a bold yet humble charismatic chap with a huge smile. Mbugua, mwangi and myself quickly became very good friends...

Ken on 30th Sep

1. She asks you to buy her something or borrow money early on in the relationship. Unless you are fine with the idea of paying for your sex and the company of this woman, this is a red flag. 2. She wears a long weave down her back, cakes on the make-up and doesn’t have a job. This is probably controversial for a lot of people, but we need to...

Ken on 30th Sep

To advertise in AMC‘s “Breaking Bad” finale cost some marketers as much as a 30-second spot in broadcast behemoths like “American Idol” and “Modern Family.” At the top end, AMC sought between $300,000 to $400,000 for a 30-second ad in the final episode of the series, according to media buyers. Other buyers...

Ken on 30th Sep

Kenyan banks have slowly been expanding across the East African region, with the Central Bank of Kenya confirming that ten of the country’s biggest banks have subsidiaries operating in East African Community partner states and South Sudan. Tom Jackson takes a look at ten of the richest and most prominent bankers making money from the expansion...

Ken on 30th Sep

Microsoft founder Bill Gates has declared the famous Control-Alt-Delete function on his computers was a mistake. The billionaire said it was a design flaw that required the use of three fingers as the same could have been achieved with one button. He revealed in a talk at Harvard: “We could have had a single button, but the guy who designed the...

Ken on 27th Sep

Kenyans just have a certain way of thinking.In the past 4 or so days, almost Sh100 million has been raised for the Westgate victims. This is through the various mobile money platforms.Safaricom yesterday announced the official closure of We Are One Mpesa paybill number 848484. Over Sh92 million was raised on its platform. #WeAreOne Fundraiser...

Ken on 27th Sep

From the outside, Westgate Mall looks unscathed. Apart from a few bullet holes and broken glasses, it looks just as it did before last Saturday.However, the inside tells a very different story.This is the aftermath of 3 floors collapsing. This is how it looks from the outside Photos Courtesy© nairobiwire.comFollow @nairobiwire ...

Ken on 27th Sep

On Wednesday, the STAR newspaper, on its gossip section, reported that some visitors at State House Nairobi were shocked to come across a filthy loo.. in one of the most iconic buildings in the country.Everyone has his own imagination of how State House looks like, aside from the main entrance. This is of course those who have not stepped inside.Some...

Ken on 27th Sep

[Photo Courtesy] Nakumatt Holdings has been losing a store every 20 months in the last five years. There has however been a silent period of over 4 years.It started in November 2008, when the supermarket chain had its Thika Road branch demolished to pave way for the expansion of Thika Road. Branch manager at that time, Mr. Thomas Kamau was...

Ken on 27th Sep

Controversial blogger Robert Alai has received a lot of praise for his coverage of the Westgate terror attack. Despite not having resources of a media house, Alai provided minute by minute updates and images to his over 100,000 social media followers.He seemed to have more information and sources than actual media house.Among those that recognized Alai’s...

Ken on 27th Sep

London based insurer, Lloyd’s market, is set to dig deep into its pocket.. very deep. This is after the events at Westgate mall this past week, where at least 67 people died, and many more injured.Westgate mall hosted 80 stores and restaurants, which included Nakumatt Supermarket, Barclays Bank, Mr. Price etc. This translates to hundreds of millions...

Ken on 27th Sep

Kenyan Pigs, Cats and Dogs has returned due to public demand. The hilarious play by Heartstrings Entertainment will have 8 shows at the Alliance Française, from 24th to 29th September.That means you only have three days to watch this master piece by Sammy Mwangi.Basically, this is the plot.We Kenyans have called animals all sorts of names. Pigs...

Ken on 27th Sep

On Saturday, as the nation was coming to terms with news that terrorists were taking peoples lives at Westgate, a middle aged man in Kahawa estate was attempting to take his own.At around 6:30 PM, the man, reportedly accompanied by his wife jumped off the Kahawa Barracks footbridge, falling on the Thika Superhighway tarmac. Unfortunately for him,...

Ken on 27th Sep

This KDF video obtained by Capital FM, shows just what remained of Westgate Mall after the operation to defeat the terrorists.Burnt cars are seen in the rubble, with a few remaining on the part that did not collapse. Smoke is still billowing from the building.Watch below. © nairobiwire.comFollow @nairobiwire ...

Ken on 26th Sep

[Photo-@AnneKiguta] Anne Kiguta is set to leave KTN this October. This is according to Ghafla Kenya. Apparently, she’s set to report to duty at Citizen TV on October 1st. Late last year, we reported that she had been spotted having a meal with Royal Media CEO, Wachira Waruru, at a Lavington hotel.Anne has been hosting KTN’s Sunday...

Ken on 26th Sep

The Kenya Defence Forces were able to defeat the terrorists at Westgate, following days of fighting. Three floors of the building collapsed, and it is not clear how many hostages were being held at that time. There have reports that it was actually KDF soldier who blew up the place.Witnesses have been quoted saying that the gunmen were holding very...