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Citizen TV’s Jeff Koinange Tests Positive For Covid-19

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Citizen TV journalist Jeff Koinange has tested positive for Covid-19.

Taking to his official social media handles on Monday July 20, 2020, the JKLIVE show host revealed to his fans that his test had turned out positive.

He however, revealed that he was doing good, and that he has not shown any symptoms for the virus.

He said that his family was fine, and that all his close contacts have been informed.

The celebrated journalist said that he is currently in self isolation, thanking the Royal Media Services Management for its Support.

He has urged Kenyans to stay safe.

“Folks, just to let you know, I have tested POSITIVE for Covid-19. I’m doing Good..NO symptoms…and my Family is fine. All my close contacts have been informed. Right now I’m in self isolation. Many thanks to Royal Media Services Management for its Support. Stay SAFE & God Bless!” reads his post.

He is the second Citizen TV journalist to have contracted Covid-19 so far.

His colleague at Citizen TV, Stephen Letoo has also tested Covid-19 positive and is currently in isolation.

He had also revealed that he did not show any symptoms to the virus at the time he did his test at a Nairobi Hospital.

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Possible Lockdown as Uhuru Convenes Extraordinary Summit to Review Surge of Covid-19 Infections

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday July 20, 2020 convened the fifth extraordinary session of the National and County governments coordinating summit.

The summit will be held on Friday July 24, 2020.

According to a press statement issued by State House Spokesperson Kanze Dena, the session has been convened following the surge of Coviod-19 infections across the country.

Out of the 47 Counties, coronavirus has now manifested in 44 counties. The cases started rising after the head of state opened up inter-county lockdowns, allowing Kenyans to travel freely.

The Friday meeting shall assess the Counties’ state preparedness within the wider national response to the Covid-19 pandemic and evaluate Kenya’s overall national response and capacity.

It shall also review the efficacy of containment measures in place and review the impact of the phased easing of the restrictions that were in place.

It shall also consider the evolution of the disease and medical models on how Covid-19 may propagate in Kenya within the months of August and September 2020.

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The Health ministry on Sunday July 19, 2020 announced 603 more cases of the coronavirus, raising Kenya’s tally to 13,353.

This number arose from the testing of 5,724 samples, Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said in a statement.

The cumulative number of samples tested in Kenya since the first case of Covid-19 was reported in March rose to 243,887.

The ministry further announced 682 more recoveries, raising the total number to 5,122, and nine more deaths, raising the fatality county to 234.

Of the patients who recovered, 562 were under home-based care while 120 were in hospitals.

Mr Kagwe noted infections are still rising so the public must not drop their guard in the fight against the virus.

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Papa Shirandula’s Wife Exposes Negligence at Karen Hospital That Led to His Death

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The wife to the fallen actor Charle’s Bukeko popularly known as Papa Shirandula has exposed the negligence by the Karen Hospital that led to death of the entertainer.

Speaking during his burial in Funyula, Busia County this morning, Beatrice Andega said his husband would not have died if the doctors at the facility played their part well.

She accused the Karen Hospital of negligence, noting that it may have led to his death given that he died while still seated in the car.

Andega further noted the doctors at the Karen hospital took too long to admit Papa, and they never admitted him until he died.

Furthermore, she alleged that the hospital refused to carry out all the tests that she had instructed it to do on her husband.

She said she had instructed the hospital to carry out three tests, the Covid-19 test, the malaria test and pneumonia test.

According to her, the current weather is too cold, and that the Karen hospital would not have omitted the Pneumonia and Malaria tests.

Shirandula was laid to rest at 8:40am as per the Ministry of Health directives.

He died on the morning of Saturday, July 18 with the family noting that he faced sudden breathing complications before being rushed to Karen Hospital where he passed on.

Representatives from the Royal Media Services as well as his friends and colleagues attended his final journey that was monitored by police as well as medical personnel.

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Uhuru, Ruto Mourn CS Sicily Kariuki’s Daughter

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto have mourned the passing on of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki’s daughter.

CS Kariuki on Saturday July 19, 2020 lost her daughter, Wendy Muthoni, a second-year law student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Karen Campus.

The head of state sent a message of comfort to the family of the CS following the passing away of her daughter at a Nairobi hospital.

The President wished the family God’s fortitude during this difficult period of grief and assured them of his support as they come to terms with the big loss.

In his message, DP Ruto described Wendy as a determined, diligent and honest lady who will be fondly remembered for her kindness and dependability.

“Our sympathies and prayers to the Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Sicily Kariuki following the death of her precious daughter Wendy Muthoni ‘Noni’.

“A second-year law student at JKUAT Karen Campus, Noni was a determined, diligent and honest lady who will be fondly remembered for her kindness and dependability. May the family, friends and her college-mates find strength to get through this grief. Rest In Peace,” reads DP Ruto’s message.

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Murkomen Reveals How he Used to ‘Bribe’ His Parents to Evade Punishment

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Elgeyo Markwet senator Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed how he used to trick his parents to avoid being punished while he was still young.

Taking to his official twitter account on Thursday July 16, 2020, the former senate majority leader narrated how he would disappear from home the whole day, go play and come back later in the evening with a small ‘bribe’ to the parents.

While referring to a meme that he said was reminding him of his past days, Murkomen said that he would come back in the evening after playing the whole day,with a small log of wood which he called in his native language as sipeen, and make sure he throws it to the compound from the top of the fence.

According to Murkomen, the small gate pass could eventually not save him but at least helped in mitigation.

“This picture always cracks me up.Reminds me the days I would come back in the evening after playing the whole day,with a small log of wood (sipeen)&make sure I throw it to the compound from the top of the fence.Eventually it couldn’t save me but at least helped in mitigation,” he posted.

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Distribution of the New Covid-19 Cases by Counties

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

A total of 4,261 samples were on Wednesday July 15 tested, out of which 461 have tested positive for Covid-19.

This now brings Kenya’s case load to 11,252 and pushes the country’s cumulative tests carried out so far to 225,495.

Speaking at Afya House while giving the daily Covid-19 updates, Health Chief Administrative Secretary Rashid Aman said the positive cases have 432 Kenyans and 29 foreigners.

Out of the new cases, 320 are males and 141 are females. By age, the youngest is a one year old infant while the oldest is 86.

On a positive note 51 patients have been discharged from various hospitals bringing to 3,068 the number of recoveries from the disease in the country.

Nairobi has 248 cases, Machakos County has 97 cases, Kiambu has 20 cases, Kajiado has 15, Migori has 14 cases, Busia has 12, Nakuru has 11 cass, Laikipia has seven (7), Nyeri with seve (7) as well, Kilifi has six (6), Lamu has four (4), Uasin Gishu with four (4) as well, Kakamega has three (3), Kisii has three (3) too, Kisumu has (2), Makueni has two (2), Mombasa has one (1), Taita Taveta has one (1) and Bomet also with one (1) case.

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497 More Kenyans Test Positive For Covid-19 as 5 Succumb

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kenya has registered 497 new coronavirus cases.

This is after a total of 4,922 samples were tested. Kenya’s total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases now stands at 10,791.

Speaking on Tuesday July 14, 2020 at Afya House during the daily Covid-19 updates, Health Chief Administrative Secretary Mercy Mwangangi noted that the figures will keep rising and should worry Kenyans.

CAS Mwangangi also noted that five more people have succumbed to the virus, raising the total number of fatalities in the country to 202.

However, in the last 24 hours, 71 have been discharged raising the recoveries to 3,017.

Kenya now has 7, 574 active cases of Covid-19.

Acting Health DG, Dr Patrick Amoth had earlier on announced that 41 staff workers at the Pumwani Maternity hospital tested positive for COVID-19.

While assessing the situation outside the hospital, Dr Amoth said out of the 290 staff that were tested, 19 are healthcare workers, while 22 are support staff.

Dr Amoth also stated an isolation centre would be created for staff who would not have met the criteria to self-isolate at home.

However, the acting Health DG assured Kenyans who want to visit the facility that the hospital is safe.

Speaking on Monday July 13, 2020 during COVID-19 daily briefings on Monday, health CS Mutahi Kagwe said that mass testing was being conducted at the hospital after a section of Kenyans raised concerns.

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Distribution of The New Covid-19 Cases in Counties And Estates

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The government through the Ministry of Health on Sunday July 12, 2020 confirmed 379 new cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, totaling the number of positive cases in the country to 10,105.

“Today, we have tested 7,050 samples, out of which, 379 people have tested positive for the virus. The cumulative number of tests conducted so far is now 215,037 and the total case load in the country stands at 10,105,” reads a statement from the Ministry of Health.

Out of the positive cases 376 are Kenyans while three (3) are foreigners, with 253 being males, and 126 of them female. The youngest is a two year old child, while the oldest is 97 years.

The 379 positive cases are in: Nairobi (209), Kiambu (49), Busia (38), Migori (19), Mombasa (16), Kajiado (12), Uasin-Gishu eight (8), Lamu six ( 6) Machakos five (5), Nakuru five (5) Narok two (2), Wajir two (2), Kisumu two (2), Garissa one (1), Isiolo one (1), Kericho one (1) Nyamira one (1) Nyeri one (1) and Trans-Nzoia one (1).

Nairobi, cases are in: Kibra (52), Langata (45), Kamukunji (28), Dagoretti North (17), Makadara (17), Embakasi Central nine (9), Embakasi East eight (8), Westlands seven (7), Dagoretti South four (4), Embakasi West four (4), Kasarani four (4) Roysambu four (4), Ruaraka two (2), Embakasi South two (2)Mathare one (1) and Starehe one (1).

Kiambu has 49 case in: Ruiru (16), Kiambu Town (15), Lari seven (7), Kikuyu four (4),Limuru two (2), Thika two (2), Gatundu South one (1), Kabete one (1) and Kiambaa one (1).

Busia has 38 case in: Teso North (18), Matayos (15) and Teso South five (5).

In Migori, 19 cases are in; Suna East seven (7), Kuria East seven (7) and Kuria West five (5).

In Mombasa, 16 cases are in: Mvita nine (9), Jomvu four (4), Nyali two (2) and Likoni one (1). In Kajiado, 12 cases are in; Kajiado East seven (7), Kajiado North three ( 3 ), Kajiado Central two ( 2).

In Uasin-Gishu, all eight (8) cases are in Turbo. Lamu has six 6 cases in Lamu West .Machakos has five (5) cases in Kathiani three (3) and in Athi River two (2).

Nakuru (5) cases are in Naivasha four (4) and Nakuru West one (1). Kisumu two (2) cases are in Muhoroni and Nyando.

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PHOTOS: Inside Joho’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre at Coast General Hospital

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Mombasa governor Hassan Ali Joho has put up an ultra modern Comprehensive Cancer Centre at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital.

This is a reprieve to for cancer patients in Mombasa and the Coast Region at large as the ultra modern facility is now nearing completion.

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According to an updated posted by Joho on his official social media handles on Sunday July 12, 2020, the facility will also include Radiotherapy treatment.

This is the first centre of its kind in the region and very soon patients requiring radiotherapy from the coast will not have to go to Nairobi to seek the treatment.

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Joho noted that the facility will be readily available at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital at affordable rates.

It will be a major boost to the existing Day Care Chemotherapy Center. The project is a partnership between Mombasa County government and the National Government.

Joho has in the recent past won the hearts of many in his spirited efforts to ensure that Mombasa residents get the best out of healthcare.

From acquiring ventilators to establishing a Sh700 million food kitty and disinfecting spray booths, the governor has put up a spirited fight against the spread of coronavirus.

Governor Hassan Ali Joho. PHOTO/COURTESY

After the first case of Covid-19 was reported in Kenya on March 13, Joho was among the first to call for a total lockdown to slow the spread of the virus.

He argued that China, where the virus was first reported in December last year, contained it through a lockdown of Wuhan city, the epicentre of coronavirus.

But he also reasoned that because a lockdown has socio-economic implications it should only be enforced after putting in place mitigation measures to cushion the poor who live on a daily wage.

Three hotlines were established to report disease occurrence. He also launched food collection centres across the county.

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Youths Scramble For Positions in The Newly Launched Kazi Mtaani 2nd Phase

by Pauline Waswa
written by Pauline Waswa

Bungoma South Sub County youths on Friday July 10, 2020 flooded at the county commissioners’ offices in search of being included in the newly launched ‘Kazi mtaani’ initiative.

This comes after President Uhuru Kenyatta launched the second phase of the National Hygiene Program (NHP), targeting to enroll more than 270,000 youths.

The second phase is set to apply in the whole of the 47 counties unlike the first phase which involved only eight counties.

Addressing the press, Deputy County Commissioner Michael Yator stated that Bungoma south sub county has been granted 2,407 which will see youths of that number engage in that program.

“as you can see the work flow today, we are registering the youths in the biometric system and the ones present here have been already employed from every village. In every village there is committee that’s in charge of employing this youths aged from 18 years to 35,” he emphasized

He went further to say that the youths will be engaged more in community and infrastructure development projects and they will be divided in groups of 15 each, working from 8am to 4 pm.

The program comes as an employment opportunity and also provides a platform to lessen the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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CS Kagwe Clears The Air on Robert Burale Contracting Covid-19

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has broken his silence on the issue of motivational speaker, pastor Robert Burale being a Covid-19 patient.

Speaking in Mombasa County on Thursday July 9, 2020 while responding to a question raised by one of the journalists, CS Kagwe said he don’t know any person called Burale.

Responding to the question of whether Burale was paid to act as a Covid-19 patient, Kagwe said that the government has not, and cannot pay someone to act.

He however noted that Burale can be literally sick but Kenyans have taken it as a joke.

Soon after preacher and motivational speaker Robert Burale spoke out about testing positive for COVID-19, netizens had varied reactions.

was the subject of discussion across social media with some saying they find it hard to believe that he has the coronavirus.It was shortly after that that netizens created a challenge to mimic his hospital video. This prompted Kenya Film Classification Board CEO Ezekiel Mutua to advise netizens to refrain from mocking and making jokes about other people’s health.

While giving an update on his health from his hospital bed, Burale earlier cautioned Kenyans from taking the pandemic lightly.

While breaking news of his admission at The Nairobi Hospital, Burale explained that he owes it to his family and friends to publicly declare his COVID-19 status. Upon receiving the news, he said he was scared and immediately thought about his daughter whom they had been spending time together. However, in his post, Burale confirmed that his daughter is okay.

The country has recorded 447 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours after testing 3,803 samples bringing the total to 8,975.

This is the largest number of confirmed cases in day since the first case was reported in the country.

CS Mutahi Kagwe said a total of 64 patients were discharged bringing the total number of recoveries to 2,657.

Four more people also succumbed to the disease in the last 24 hours bringing the death toll to 173.

Kagwe said since the cessation of movement was lifted three days ago, the government has been focusing on county preparedness to fight the curb of COVID-19.

He urged county governors who had not reached the maximum of 300 beds as proposed by the Ministry of health to do so.

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Covid-19: 278 More Kenyans Test Positive, 89 Recover as 2 Succumb

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kenya has registered 278 new Covid-19 positive cases.

Speaking in Makueni County on Wednesday July 8, 2020, Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said that the 278 people tested positive from 3,053 samples run over the last 24 hours.

This now brings the total number of case load in the country to 8,528, from a total of 196,508 samples tested so far.

However, on a good note, 89 patients have been discharged from various hospitals, bringing to 2,593 the total number of recoveries.

CS Kagwe also thanked the healthcare workers for their dedication and commitment to their duty.

“Today 89 patients have been discharged from various hospitals, bringing to 2,593 the total number of recoveries. I want to thank our healthcare workers for their dedication and commitment to duty,” Kagwe said.

On a sad note, Kenya has lost two more Covid-19 patients, bringing the total number of fatalities in the country to 169.

“We have lost two (2) patients to the disease, bringing our fatality to 169. Our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends who have lost their loved ones,” said CS Kagwe.

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Nairobi Water Announces Major Water Supply Interruption, Areas to be Affected

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Limited has announced a major water supply interruption.

In a press statement issued on Wednesday July 8, 2020, the company informed its esteemed customers that there will be shutdown of the Ngethu Water Treatment Plant from Thursday July 9, 2020 at 6am to Friday July 10, 2020 at 6pm.

The company notes that the shut down will facilitate major repair works at Mwagu water intake along Chania River from where they abstract raw water to Ngethu Water Treatment Works.

This intake was damaged by the heavy long rains experienced recently.

During the shutdown the following areas will not receive water supply:

The whole of City Centre, University of Nairobi main campus, Coca Cola Factory, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, EPZAthi river.

Areas along Mombasa road, that is, South B, South C and the neighborhoods will also be affected. The whole of Industrial area will also not receive water.

Areas along Juja road: Mlango Kubwa, whole of Mathare, Eastleigh Airforce ,Huruma,Kariobangi, Pangani , The whole of
Eastleigh.

Areas along Jogoo road: Maringo, Buruburu and the surrounding estates, Bahati.

Areas along Outer-ring road: Baba Dogo,Dandora, Dandora KCC factory, Umoja , Donholm, Fedha, Tassia, Avenue park,
Nyayo Embakasi

Areas along Kangundo road: Ruai , Kayole, Komarock estate, Njiru.

Areas along Thika road: Kenya Breweries, Kenyatta University, Kahawa Barrack, Kasarani, Mwiki, Kahawa
Sukari, Garden Estate and Thome Estate.

Areas along Limuru road: Parklands, Ngara area, Aga Khan hospital, University of Nairobi – School of Law
and City park area, Gigiri, United Nation- Gigiri, Muthaiga.

Whilst every effort will be made to restore the supply of water as soon as possible, we urge all customers
in the affected areas to use water sparingly.

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Cessation of Movement in Nairobi, Mombasa and Mandera Ends

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced end of cessation of movement into and outside Nairobi metropolitan, Mombasa and Mandera Counties.

The cessation will lapse tomorrow (Tuesday July 7) at 4am.

However,President Kenyatta stated that the country had not hit 100% on preparedness across the counties but had made significant progress.

Addressing the nation from Harambee House, Uhuru further stated that the curfew would be extended by 30 days.

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Uhuru in a Closed Door Meeting With Ruto Ahead of 2pm Nation Address

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta is currently in a closed-door consultative meeting with his Deputy William Ruto.

Also in the meeting is a team of experts who are being consulted ahead of the 2pm Nation address.

The president is expected to address the nation today, following the expiry of a 30-day lockdown of some counties and dusk to dawn curfew.

This is the first time the President and his deputy are engaged in a consultative meeting since the first case of Covid-19 was confirmed in Kenya in March.

Previously, DP William Ruto said that that they consulted through the phone, and could not engage a closed door meeting as a matter of security protocol.

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Uhuru Likely to Announce Tougher Covid-19 Measures

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta is likely to announce tougher Covid-19 measures on Monday July 6, 2020.

Kenyans are highly anticipating for lifting of cessation of movement into and outside the locked counties, as the current measures come to an end.

However, according to a statement issued by government spokesperson Cyrus Oguna on Sunday July 5, 2020, the government is likely to announce tougher measures.

Oguna in a statement posted on twitter said that the simplicity of the containment measures makes them very easy to ignore, and some of our people have literally abandoned them.

However, Oguna noted, if we must stop the spread of this virus, then we have no choice, but to obey them.

“The simplicity of the containment measures makes them very easy to ignore, and some of our people have literally abandoned them. However, if we must stop the spread of this virus, then we have no choice, but to obey them,” reads the statement.

Oguna further urged Kenyans to continue observing the current measures, which include proper wearing of face masks, washing of hands regularly, sanitizing hands using an alcohol based sanitizer and staying at home.

Kenya’s Covid-19 positive cases have been rising over the recent.

This evening, Health chief Administrative Secretary Rashid Aman confirmed 309 new cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 7,886.

The new cases are from 37 counties, which were confirmed after testing a total sample of 4,228 in the last 24 hours.

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