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Four More coronavirus Cases Confirmed in Kenya, Numbers Rise to 42

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Four more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Kenya, Health Cabinet Secretary Muthi Kagwe has confirmed.

Addressing a live press conference on Sunday evening, CS Kagwe said that the four new cases were confirmed after testing 69 isolated persons.

Out of the four, CS Kagwe said three are foreigners and one Kenyan.

The foreigners include one foreigner from the United States of America, one from Cameroon and another one from Burkina Faso.

This brings a total number of confirmed cases in the country to 42.

CS Kagwe on Saturday confirmed seven more people had tested positive for the new coronavirus and the analysis of 81 suspected cases.

The Saturday cases that brought the number of cases in Kenya to 38 are four Kenyans, two Congolese and a Chinese citizen. Three of them are female and four male.

CS Kagwe announced that Nairobi was still leading in the number of cases with now 31 cases, followed by Kilifi with six, Mombasa with two and Kwale and Kajiado with one each.

Today, Mombasa also received one case, according to CS Kagwe.

“The trend we have seen on increasing numbers is not a healthy one,” he said, and reiterated the need for members of the public to adhere to measures the government has taken to curb spread of the virus.

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Coronavirus: Dusit D2 Hotel Closes Down, Renders 250 Kenyans Jobless

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The coronavirus pandemic has continued to cause economic pain, as hotel industry has resorted to closure after the business went down.

Latest to announce closure is the famous Dusit D2 Hotel, which has rendered at least 250 Kenyans jobless after the hotel’s management gave notice of closure.

The hotel stopped operations owing to the government’s social distancing directive and the travel restrictions.

The suspension of international flights has also contributed to the closure of hotels.

A government directive forcing bars and nightclubs to remain closed as a way of stemming the spread of COVID-19 has also seen the occupancy rate in hotels go down significantly.

Villa Rosa, Ole Sereni and Tribe Hotel have scaled down operations.

“In light of the evolving Covid-19 situation, some of the hotel’s restaurants will be closed and some facilities may have limited service.” said Villa Rosa Kempinski to its guests.

Deputy President William Ruto’s Weston Hotel will be closed starting March 30 until further notice.

“We wish to assure you that The Weston Hotel is committed to optimizing care and precautions to minimize the spread of the Covid-19,” the statement read in part.

So far Kenya has confirmed 31 cases of coronavirus, one fatality and a recovery.

According to the Ministry of Health, 2 patients are currently admitted in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Agha Khan Hospital.

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KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Ouma Oluga Resigns After Landing Plum Job

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary General Dr. Fredrick Ouma Oluga has on Friday March 27, resigned from his position after being deployed to the newly created Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) office in Nairobi.

Dr Ouma Oluga had served at KMPDU for five years.

President Uhuru Kenyatta created the NMS office to be in charge of the Nairobi County functions that embattled Governor Mike Sonko transferred to the national government.

Major Gen Mohamed Abdalla Badi was appointed by the head of state as NMS Director General.

In a circular from the Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua dated March 23, Oluga was appointed the new Chief Officer of Health in Nairobi County.

The vocal trade unionist is among 32 individuals who been deployed from various government ministries and departments to join the NMS team that was unveiled by President Uhuru Kenyatta on March 18, 2020.

Prior to the posting, Oluga served at Vihiga County’s department of Internal Medicine as a medical doctor.

Last year, Dr Oluga was appointed president of all health workers in the world for a period of two years.

The Health Workers 4 All Coalition is a global coalition of health workers formed during the 71st World Health Assembly in 2018.

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Coronavirus Patient in Kenya Dies

by Brian Kiprono
written by Brian Kiprono

Kenya has recorded the first coronavirus death.

On Thursday evening, a 66-year-old Kenyan man, who was diagnosed with the most dreaded virus coronavirus died.

The patient died at the Aga Khan Hospital Thursday afternoon (March 26), where he was placed at the intensive care unit, says Health minister Mutahi Kagwe.

“The man who was suffering from diabetes had arrived in the country on March 13 from South Africa via Swaziland,” reads a part of a press statement issued by Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe.

“My condolences to the family,” added the CS.

Kenya, as of March 26, recorded 31 COVID-19 cases, with one patient confirmed to have recovered.

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Flashy CEO at The Heart of Multi-billion Scandal Finally Arrested

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Serious Crime Unit detectives have today (Thursday) arrested Peter Wangai Muriithi, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Goldenscape Group Limited.

Mr Wangai through his company is said to have lured investors to invest in Greenhouses that were to be set up in Ol Kalou, Nyahururu and other places which turned out to be a fraudulent investment deal.

He will be charged with the offence of obtaining money by false pretenses, conspiracy to defraud, false representation, issuing bad cheques among other charges.

Several of his victims have recorded statements at the DCI Hqs.

Early this month, DCI sleuths launched a manhunt for Peter Wangai after a scathing expose aired on Citizen TV that exposed how he collected billions from Kenyans before disappearing into thin air.

Through Goldenscape Greenhouses, Wangai lured investors to put in their cash in the project and collected billions, promising high returns in leased green houses that did not materialize.

The mouth-watering deal that was backed by commercials on TV that made the firm look credible saw Goldenscape Greenhouses offer contractual obligations to investors, with an assurance of a Ksh 550,000 return on a Ksh 320,000 investment after six months.

File image of Peter Mureithi Wangai(middle in a suit), the Founder and CEO of Goldenscape with employees of Standard Media Group on 19 August 2019
Peter Wangai (Centre) at Radio Maisha studios during a past interview. PHOTO/COURTESY

“The money I expected as returns from the investment would have been over Ksh7 million. That would have taken me out of poverty,” stated one investor in the Goldenscape scandal.

Trouble came calling after the investors failed to receive money as promised in the deal, prompting them to file complaints with the DCI.

Citizen TV expose revealed that Peter Wangai allegedly disappeared at the beginning of the week of Monday, March 2, never to be found.

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Oparanya Orders Immediate Closure of County Offices

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kakamega County Governor Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya has ordered County Government offices to close down their operations with immediate effect.

The offices are set to remain closed for a period of 15 days as a measure towards containing the spread of the Corona virus in the County.

The only exceptions, he said, will be the department of Health services, Security and Enforcement, Water and Sanitation, Cleaning and Garbage collection, and Finance and Revenue.

The Executive Order from the County boss follows new developments, also announced by him, that Kakamega has recorded its first confirmed positive Covid-19 case on a 19 year old student who travelled from Switzerland to his rural home in Mumias West Sub County.

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Murkomen’s 26-Year-Old TBT Photo Blows up The Internet

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Senate Majority leader Kipchumba Murkomen has mesmerized netizens with his 26-year-old TBT photo.

Taking to his official twitter account on Thursday afternoon, the Elgeyo Marakwet senator shared a photo of him preparing for KCPE exams.

“#TBT 26 years ago preparing for KCPE!” Murkomen captioned the photo.

The photo has received the attention of many Kenyans on Twitter, who have gone ahead to express their different reactions.

The traditional water pot at the corner of the small room that the lawmaker was using to study, has left KOT talking, with some saying that it was the best ever water fridge.

They say it used to produce the sweetest and coldest water.

The type of shoes Murkomen had put on have also left some talking, saying that North Star was the best type of shoes back then.

However, some are talking about the kind of life the Jubilee lawmaker used to live back then, citing that indeed God is great, having lifted Murkomen from that condition to where he is currently.

Some even told the senator to be always thankful to God for lifting him that much.

A section of them have however, challenged Murkomen to be using his example of poverty to explain to his bosses on how to strengthen Kenya’s economy and creating more Jobs opportunities for the unemployed youths.

Here are some of the reactions.

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How Ignorant Kenyans Forced Uhuru to Impose a Dusk to Dawn Curfew

by Brian Kiprono
written by Brian Kiprono

As the corona virus cases increase from 25 to 28, President Uhuru Kenyatta has been forced to impose a dusk to dawn curfew between 7pm to 5 am which will act effective from Friday 27,March.

This is probably to bar ignorant Kenyans who are used to being away from home at the given hours to take on toes the measures in order to reduce the spread of the corona Virus in the country.

This comes barely two days after Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe termed Kenyans as indisciplined and difficult to handle.

Kagwe’s remarks came after a section of Kenyans failed to adhere to the measures that the government had set to curb COVID-19.

Despite this measure,the Head of State has exempted a few persons from it,these are Health Workers,Medical professionals,critical and essential services providers.

“Effective Friday, 27th March, 2020; a Daily Curfew from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. shall be in effect in the territory of the Republic of Kenya, with all movement by persons not authorized to do so or not being Medical Professionals, Health Workers, Critical and Essential Services Providers, being prohibited between those hours,” said Kenyatta while addressing the nation on Wednesday.

The head of state, however, let a sigh of relief in the hearts of Kenyans when he announced that one of the patients who had earlier been infected with the virus had fully recovered.

He further asked Kenyans to strictly take up on safety measures given by the Ministry of Health and further emphasized on social distancing as a way to cope with COVID-19 in the country.

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Coronavirus Patient Fully Recovers as Confirmed Cases in Kenya Hits 28

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kenya has recorded its first ever coronavirus recovery case, President Uhuru Kenyatta has confirmed.

In a press conference on Wednesday evening, President Kenyatta confirmed that one of the coronavirus patients in Kenya has been tested to have fully recovered from the pandemic.

However, the head of state confirmed three more cases, bringing total number of confirmed cases to 28.

He further directed the National Treasury to offer 100% tax relief to persons earning less than Sh24,000, with Income tax going down from 30% to 25%.

Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe had on Tuesday March 24 announced 9 more cases that had brought total number of cases to 25.

CS Kagwe however, slammed a section of Kenyan citizens for allegedly refusing to abide by government directives on combating the spread of the coronavirus.

Since the first positive case of Covid-19 was recorded in Kenya on March 13, 2020, the government has come up with a raft of measures aimed at decongesting public places and improving hygiene all in the name of containing the novel disease.

Among these measures have included imposing of self-quarantine for Kenyans who jet back into the country from coronavirus-hit areas; shutting down of bars and restaurants; suspension of church services and burials; as well as slashing the number of passengers in public service vehicles by half.

However, according to CS Kagwe, some Kenyans have continuously disregarded these directives every step of the way, choosing instead to put their lives – and those of others close to them – at risk.

The tough-talking CS, speaking during a press conference at Afya House, noted that this reckless behavior by some few individuals may eventually cost the nation a big deal in the fight against the coronavirus.

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DCI Sleuths Gun Down the mastermind in Last Year’s Nairobi West ATM Heist

by Maureen Mwangi
written by Maureen Mwangi

Wycliff Vincent Oduor, the mastermind in last year’s Nairobi West ATM heist was on Tuesday March 24 gunned down by detectives from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

This followed a fierce shootout between a three-man gang of robbery with violence suspects, and detectives responding to a distress call from the public at Kayole Junction in Nairobi.

Armed with pistols and riding on a motorbike, the three started robbing members of public at the said location, a scene which attracted the attention of a team of Kayole detectives on patrol.

The gang defied orders to surrender, engaging the officers in a fire exchange which left the said suspect down.

The other two escaped on the motorbike but are being pursued.

During the incident, a Pistol and a kitchen knife were recovered from the slain suspect.

Wycliff Oduor aka ‘Vinii’ has been out on a Ksh. 500,000 Bond after his arraignment following the Heist.

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Becoming a Video Game Reviewer/ Journalist

by Brian Kiprono
written by Brian Kiprono

There is immense narrative behind gaming, that lies for once or forever in every desiring mind. It could be explained through plays, game competitions or even video game reviews which probably takes the largest stake of the track.

For sure, not one or  two dream of being in the gaming world in the act of a video game reviewer/journalist, it may be hard, yes, but the “hardship” thought could easily be cut off in every passionate heart and mind for it burns with acidic penetration that loosens more the of  video game understanding.

It takes a lot to hold this profession to the grassroots. Consistent creation of great and new contents every other moment could act one of the difficult but better ways to becoming a better reviewer by writing great reviews in a unique perspective about the games released and played. The content developed could also take ages to be discovered but social media could be the best platform to share and building personal blogs for exposure.

Reviewing games is completely different from playing games for “fun”. Reviewing requires focus, mind of revealing defects, reporting bad design, making rigid suggestions and even strictly replaying the same games for thorough testing to confirm issues of resolution with concise communication of bug reports to provide for proper approval of videos whenever  and assign  severity.

Commitment and timeline needs a great care in video game reviewing for its valuability is unsurpassed, it plays a big role. In the state of online gaming publications no advanced copy of particular game is provided to reviewers, so one needs to snag a copy of the game as it is released and since many gamers usually read a game’s review on the day of release or few days later, meaning one is working within a narrow window to play through the game, write the review, edit it and get it to the concerned site.

To keep consistency, content development and even rebuilding commitments, alive in the game needs proper journalistic training and a well-schooled mind. This pillars better structuring of gaming stories, conducting better interviews on gaming ownership, evaluating sources and build a humongous and fantastic network with colleagues hence designing a proper shaded roof and rigid mind of resolutions in the whole of gaming zone.

As far as it is known there are no paid video game reviewers who devote their pen solely to reviewing video games. There are few writers who review video games to get paid but they work for print world and in most cases they have journalistic skills. The reward in the field is fueled by their smart work and turning the gaming habit from hobby to a profession. A general thumb up lies in growing the desire of video gaming every other time.

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Kenyans Are Very Indiscipline And it Will Cost us- CS Kagwe

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has slammed Kenyans in his latest coronavirus media briefing.

While addressing a press conference at Afy House on Tuesday March 24, CS Kagwe noted that Kenyans are indisciplined and difficult people.

The seemingly angry CS said that the level of indiscipline being shown by Kenyans will really cost the country.

He called for responsibility among Kenyans as the country braves to fight COVID-19.

“Kenyans are very indiscipline and it will cost us. We want responsibility among citizens, Keep your kids home..you people of the media need to tell them,” he said.

He said Kenyans have been warned against contracting the disease but they feign ignorance.

“It is a grievous mistake. For us to give your child then you go exposing him or her. Then you call us and say serikali saidia.. this is the time you need to saidia yourself not the government..,” he said.

“Children were not sent for a holiday but for protection. Do not tell us ‘serikali saidia’. It won’t work…”

He further warned the 14-seater matatus who carry eight passengers and revert to their usual behaviour when the police are not present.

“If we tell you that a matatu should carry eight, do exactly that..when you do it because you can see the police then later when the police are absent, you carry more people, it is sad,” he said.

“….it is difficult to understand ..are you trying to kill yourself and the people in the matatu..”

He said that the government will announce further measures tomorrow Wednesday March 25.

Should we expect a total lock down of the country? Well, let’s wait.

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Confirmed Coronavirus Cases in Kenya Hits 25

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has confirmed 9 more confirmed coronavirus cases in Kenya, bringing the total number of cases to 25.

In a live press briefing at Afya House on Tuesday evening, CS Kagwe noted that the new cases were detected on people from four counties.

These are Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi and Kwale.

Out of the nine confirmed cases, seven of them are Kenyans and two are foreigners.

The new cases were confirmed after 82 samples being tested.

CS Kagwe says tracing of contacts of patients is ongoing. The total number of traced contacts so far are 745. Out of these, 98 have been discharged.

CS Kagwe further thanked Chines billionaire businessman Jack Ma for the donations that landed in the country today aboard Ethiopian airlines.

The Alibaba co-founder’s donations of masks and 25,000 testing kits for the coronavirus arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi on Tuesday March 24.

The shipment arrived at JKIA from Addis Ababa shortly after midday.

Jack Ma promised to issue out a total of 1.1 million testing kits, 6 million masks and 60,000 medical use protective suits and face shields that will be distributed among all the 54 African nations.

However, CS Kagwe in his Tuesday evening presser said that the government will announce more measures to contain the virus. Could it be a total lock down of the country?

Well, the measures that had been earlier announced are to remain into effect as the country awaits more measures set to be announce tomorrow (Wednesday March 25).

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6 Million Face Masks Belonging to Germany Army go Missing at JKIA

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

A German army shipment of six million face masks needed to protect against the novel coronavirus has vanished in Kenya.

The defence ministry in Berlin, Germany confirmed on Tuesday.

“We are trying to find out what happened” to the massive order of protective equipment meeting the FFP2 standard for protection against particles and aerosols, a spokeswoman said.

News weekly Der Spiegel had earlier reported that the masks went missing at a Kenyan airport at the end of last week.It was not immediately clear why the shipment was transiting via the east African country, the spokeswoman said.

The German army’s procurement office — plagued in normal times by equipment shortages and breakdowns — is providing the health ministry with logistical support during the coronavirus crisis.

Due to arrive in Europe’s largest economy on March 20, the missing mask shipment was one of the first major deliveries needed to gird Germany’s health system for its battle against the coronavirus, Spiegel reported.

That makes the loss “more than irritating” for the German health and government workers on the front line of the crisis, Spiegel wrote citing official sources.

According to the Robert Koch Institute disease control authority, the country had 27,436 confirmed virus infections Tuesday — an increase of almost 5,000 over the tally on Monday.

The defence ministry spokeswoman said the German government would not suffer a financial loss on the lost shipment as payment for the masks had been due on delivery.

Credits, AFP

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Last Photos of Priest Who Tested Positive For COVID-19 Mingling With His Faithfuls Emerge

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Barely two days after Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe confirmed eight more COVID-19 cases in Kenya, Photos of Siaya priest identified as Father Richard Onyango Oduor, who was part of the eight cases have emerged.

Father Richard Oduor

The Rome-based priest jetted into the country on March 11, and conducted a mass at Holy Family Catholic church in Nairobi’s Utawala area. He spent a night in the city.

Father Richard Oduor

He then traveled in an Easy Coach bus to Ugunja, Siaya county where he led a mass during the burial of a close relative on March 14.

Rev. Father Richard Oduor

He came to Kenya from Rome through South Africa.

Father Richard Oduor tested positive for Covid -19 on March 22 and now the government is tracing people he came into contact with. Kenya has so far reported 16 cases.

Rev. Father Richard Oduor
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Tanga Tanga Senator Completes His 14 Days of Quarantine, Shares Touching Message

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

A Tanga Tanga lawmaker who had self-isolated himself after coming from an international trip, has completed his 14 days of self-quarantine.

The Kericho senator Aaron Cheruiyot, who is allied to Jubilee’s Tanga Tanga faction, isolated himself after jetting into the country from London.

Cheruiyot on March 18 via his twitter account said he was self-quarantining at home, a fortnight after visiting the Emirates Stadium in London.

On Tuesday March 24, 2020, Cheruiyot through his twitter account again, announced that he had completed his 14 days of self-quarantine without any issue.

He said he woke up with his heart filled with joy as he completed his 14th day with no issue.

The lawmaker noted that it is a tough season for every human being, urging people to be vigilant, observe health rules, pray, remain hopeful.

He notes that when people come together in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, the fight shall be won.

“Woke up with a heart filled with joy. Cleared the 14th day with no issue. It’s a tough season for every human being.Let us be vigilant, observe the health rules, pray, remain hopeful & together we shall most definetly win,” he posted.

Cheruiyot was in attendance at the Arsenal stadium in London when coach Mikel Arteta’s side beat West Ham 1-0 in an English Premier League match on March 7.

He later posted a photo of himself at the 60,000-seater stadium and even lauded French striker Alexandre Lacazette who scored the lone goal.

Soon after, Arteta tested positive for coronavirus and the club postponed two league matches against Manchester City and Brighton before the league cancelled all fixtures in the competition altogether.

As a measure to contain the COVID-19, the government announced that all Kenyans returning home from overseas trip must self-quarantine for 14 days.

The country has so far confirmed 16 cases of COVID-19.

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