This archive report was first published on 19 August 2019.
Uhuru's Jamaican Accent Leaves Many in Stitches ¶
President Uhuru Kenyatta's Jamaican accent left many in stitches during his speech at the Nakuru State Lodge on Wednesday, August 14.
Uhuru was addressing the public after opening the Nakuru County Assembly building and holding a meeting at the Nakuru State Lodge.
His Jamaican accent was a surprise to many, and it left them in stitches.
KCPE Exams to be Completed by End of August ¶
President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced that the KCPE exams will be completed by the end of August.
Uhuru said that students who complete the Grade Six level will join secondary school for Lower Secondary education, where they will study Grade 7 and 8.
Embu MCA Embarrasses Male Colleagues ¶
Embu County Assembly Speaker Philip Nzangi was left with a difficult task of asking male MCAs to calm down after they were embarrassed by their female colleague, Lorna Kariuki.
Kariuki had stood up to contribute to the debate and said she would speak briefly, but her words were cut short when she said she would speak like a miniskirt.
Senator Susan Kihika Booed by Uhuru's Security ¶
Senator Susan Kihika was booed by Uhuru's security personnel during a ceremony at the Nakuru County Assembly building on Wednesday, August 14.
Kihika was among the leaders who had arrived at the building to receive Uhuru, but she was left embarrassed when she was booed by the security personnel.
Anne Mumbi: Raila's Popularity Will Make It Hard for Any Presidential Candidate ¶
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Mumbi has said that it will be difficult for any presidential candidate to win without the support of opposition leader Raila Odinga.
Mumbi said that Raila has the support of a large majority of Kenyans.
Martha Karua: I Will Not Support William Ruto in 2022 ¶
Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua has said that she will not support Deputy President William Ruto in the 2022 presidential election.
Karua said that she has no intention of supporting Ruto, despite having supported Uhuru Kenyatta in his re-election bid in 2017.
Khaligraph Jones: MCSK's KSh 2,530 Fine is Ridiculous ¶
Rapper Khaligraph Jones has said that the KSh 2,530 fine imposed on him by the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) is ridiculous.
Jones said that he was shocked by the fine, which he said was unfair.
Chinese Nationals Arrested for Selling Changaa in Machakos ¶
Two Chinese nationals were arrested in Machakos County for selling changaa, a type of illicit liquor.
The two were arrested by DCI officers in Athi River on Friday, August 16.
Former Kenya Harlequins Players Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison ¶
Former Kenya Harlequins players Alex Olaba and Frank Wanyama were sentenced to 15 years in prison for allegedly raping a woman in February 2018.
The two were found guilty of the crime and sentenced to prison.
Uhuru's Security Personnel Left Many in Stitches ¶
President Uhuru Kenyatta's security personnel left many in stitches during a ceremony at the Nakuru State Lodge on Wednesday, August 14.
Uhuru was addressing the public after opening the Nakuru County Assembly building and holding a meeting at the Nakuru State Lodge.
His security personnel were seen laughing and joking with each other, leaving many in stitches.
Government Cancels August 26 Public Holiday ¶
The government has cancelled the August 26 public holiday, which was previously announced by the President.
The President had announced that August 26 would be a public holiday to allow for the national census to take place without any disruptions.
