Ken on 23rd Oct

So yesterday we learnt that our soldiers were carrying drinking water in the paper bags they were seen taking from the Nakumatt.Initially, KDF had maintained that no looting was carried out by its soldiers during the Westgate rescue, but when a CCTV video emerged, they admitted to ‘taking’ water.Going by comments on social media, majority...

Ken on 23rd Oct

Controversial lawyer and JSC commissioner, Ahmednasir Abdullahi, on Monday likened immediate former Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Gladys Boss Shollei to Adolf Hitler.In a series of tweets coming soon after Shollei’s press conference, Ahmednasir came to JSC’s defense, saying that the commission is the only commission out of the 10 constitutional...

Ken on 23rd Oct

Yesterday, KDF maintained that its soldiers did not loot anything at Westgate Mall during the operation to defeat the terrorists one month ago.In one of the most bizarre answers you’ll hear, KDF said that the soldiers only took water from the supermarket, to quench their thirst. This is what they were carrying in Nakumatt paper bags we’re told.Of...

Ken on 23rd Oct

Someone has added the name KDF to the urban dictionary, with a definition that has come to characterize them in the past few weeks.There have been allegations that KDF looted valuables in the mall. A well circulated video shows them carrying Nakumatt paper bags, with most being in a relaxed state as if there is nobody shooting at them. KDF however...

Ken on 23rd Oct

Yesterday, an article by one Omar Abdi went viral. He claimed that he was an insider in the planning and executing of the Westgate attack and goes ahead to give details of how it was carried out.Surprisingly, the writer says he was a KDF soldier recruited in 2006, at a time when he was also an Islamic fighter.Omar also makes some shocking allegations...

Ken on 23rd Oct

1. What was your first job? I started being an entrepreneur when I was very young. My parents owned a hotel in Nanyuki and I needed to make pocket money. So, I started a disco night in the hotel. I must have been about 15. I would have a disco night twice a week and I would charge an entry fee. That was my first job and business. 2. Who has had...

Ken on 23rd Oct

Gospel Artist, Willy Paul who has swept the gospel industry by storm at a very young age, is at the moment sitting for his K.C.S.E exams. One might think that his life has been all glamour but he had to endure some very difficult moments, like dropping out of school due to lack of school fees after his father who was the breadwinner passed on.Willy...

Ken on 22nd Oct

Tusker Project Fame 5 winner, Ruth Matete, has denied claims that she is broke, terming those spreading the rumours as ‘jealous’.There have been claims since late last year the singer had misused her winnings, something she has denied on several occasions.Speaking to Star newspaper, Ruth said, “Looking at me, do I look broke? Ruth Matete...

Ken on 22nd Oct

Reports have emerged that Churchill Show comedian, Wanjiku the Teacher, is dating Victor Ber, one of the three people behind Heartstrings Kenya. He has since left the theatre group though.Some time back, Victor Ber split with his wife Anne Njeri. He then turned to his old flame Wanjiku the Teacher, whom he admits he loved even before marrying Anne.“I...

Ken on 22nd Oct

Martha Karua has had to live with frequent demeaning statements about her on Twitter and other social media platforms.This has especially been so, since she lost the March Presidential elections. More suggestions that the politician had lost relevance came last week after reports from the Hague suggested that she may have been one of the people who...

Ken on 22nd Oct

On Friday, KTN had former Bumula MP Bifwoli Wakoli guest anchor their news. The politician says his experience outside parliament has been good, adding that he is just on leave, following a 30 year political period.Anyway, here’s the video of the former MP reading the news at KTN. © nairobiwire.comFollow @nairobiwire ...

Ken on 22nd Oct

Last week, visiting American R&B singer, Anthony Hamilton visited the Tusker Academy. Everyone was eager to get an autograph as we see in these pictures, courtesy of Tusker.    © nairobiwire.comFollow @nairobiwire ...

Ken on 22nd Oct

Nakuru based chief, Francis Kariuki, is currently in New York courtesy of Samsung.The tech savvy chief, known for his peculiar tweeting habits using the handle @Chiefkariuki, will give a presentation during a Samsung Galaxy event.Just this month, the chief received a brand new Galaxy Mega from Samsung Kenya. The tweeting administrator @Chiefkariuki...

Ken on 22nd Oct

Andrew Waiswa – Sony Defender [Photo||Star] Sony Sugar defender Andrew Waiswa is fighting for his life after he was savagely beaten up by rowdy Gor Mahia fans at the end of the GOtv semi final clash at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on Saturday. Waiswa and goalkeeper Wycliffe Kasaya were taken to the Avenue hospital where...

Ken on 22nd Oct

A new book has claimed that the brother of former US president John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, might have stolen his brain from the National Archives shortly after he was assassinated in November 1963 Author James Swanson writes in his book, “End of Days: The Assassination of John F. Kennedy,” that Robert Kennedy might have stolen JFK’s...

Ken on 22nd Oct

The Gunners moved clear at the top of the table following their 4-1 victory over Norwich on Saturday and are now some eight points ahead of David Moyes’ side after the Red Devils conceded a late equaliser at home to Southampton. Wenger, though, is refusing to get carried away with league positions just yet, as Arsenal are set to travel to Old...

Ken on 22nd Oct

The operator of the popular file-sharing service isoHunt, which the courts have declared a massive copyright scofflaw, is shutting down to settle a long-running lawsuit from the Motion Picture Association of America, according to court records lodged today. Gary Fung, the site’s Canadian operator, also agreed to pay $110 million in damages as part...

Ken on 22nd Oct

Kanye West has been known for his antics. Some of them he genuinely believes in, some of them we assume are pure antics. On the Jimmy Kimmel Show recently he claimed that he never does anything as a publicity stunt, that it is all him. On that same show he compared himself to a long list of greats like Jesus, calling those people his heroes. He...

Ken on 18th Oct

Tusker Project Fame season 6 premiered last weekend. We had a few surprises, like Eric Wainaina being the principal, and a good looking stage. The absence of Sheila Mwanyigha was not exactly a surprise, as the new host, Joey Muthengi, had been hosting the auditions. Apart from the sound technicians, the other person who received a thumbs down from...

Ken on 18th Oct

American pastor, T.D. Jakes, has released a statement, following attacks from Kenyans on Twitter yesterday.On Sunday, the renowned man of God, while delivering his sermon, spoke of how Kenyans were enjoying water because of his ministry. He also spoke of a hospital in Nairobi that was operating because of his ministry.“And the natives all over...