Edwin Hinda

Nairobi

Digital News Correspondent at The Kenya Times

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Thika Road Experiences Major Traffic Snarl-Up

2 days ago | thekenyatimes.com | Edwin Hinda

Motorists using the Thika Superhighway experienced a traffic snarl-up on Friday, June 6, 2025, after three different incidents along the busy highway. Photos seen by The Kenya Times showed a traffic jam stretching from Ndarugo to Witeithie, caused by an accident near Mang’u High School involving. An unidentified body has also been found floating along the riverbanks at Ruiru KU near the China Square Mall area along Thika Superhighway.
Rigathi Gachagua Campaigns for Kalonzo Ahead of 2027 Race

2 days ago | thekenyatimes.com | Edwin Hinda

Former Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua has rallied support for Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking in Makueni County on Friday, June 6, Gachagua stated that Kalonzo and the Kamba community have been mistreated in the past. He suggested that 2027 will be the year to restore respect and dignity of the community. Gachagua mentioned that the community has a responsibility to support Kalonzo in the upcoming election. “You have a role to support him.
Kisii Nurse Arrested for Hiring Men to Kill Patient

2 days ago | thekenyatimes.com | Edwin Hinda

A community health nurse from Kisii County is among three people in police custody following a failed murder plot at Bosongo Hospital in Kitutu Central. The nurse is said to have sent two people to give a medical intern Ksh10,000 shillings to kill an 82-year-old Jacob Mosetti by injecting him with a drug. Mosetti said the two men came to the general ward on Tuesday, June 3. unsure of who they wanted to see. Reports indicate that they had an insulin syringe filled with a yet-to-be-identified drug.
Parliament Committee Sends CBK Governor Away Kamau Thugge

2 days ago | thekenyatimes.com | Edwin Hinda

The Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Dr. Kamau Thugge, was turned away by the National Assembly’s Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities after he failed to present required documents to support his submissions. Dr. Thugge had been summoned to respond to concerns relating to ethnic diversity and equal opportunity practices within the CBK. The Committee, chaired by Mandera West Member of Parliament (MP) Adan Yussuf Haji halted Dr. Thugge’s session.
Moses Kuria Reveals How Kenya Prison Warden Were Sold

2 days ago | thekenyatimes.com | Edwin Hinda

President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor, Moses Kuria, has alleged that Kenya Prison Warden jobs were sold for Ksh50,000. In a statement on June 5, Kuria said he received information that successful candidates paid a bribe to be selected during the recruitment exercise. He criticized the action, terming it as immoral and unnecessary. Kuria said those involved in the alleged bribery scandal have no place in heaven.
Busia Mother of Jesus

3 days ago | thekenyatimes.com | Edwin Hinda

Catholics in Kenya have been encouraged to stop celebrating the Biblical Mary and shift to the ‘Busia Mother of Jesus’. This is after Judith Nafula, a Catholic from Nangoma village in Matayos constituency, declared herself the Holy Mother of Jesus. The President of the Atheists in Kenya Society, Harrison Mumia, said they are pleased that a Kenyan woman has declared herself to be the mother of Jesus. Mumia said the Society will support Nafula after her declaration and asked Catholics to follow suit.
Michelle Obama Respects Malia’s Decision to Drop Last ame

3 days ago | thekenyatimes.com | Edwin Hinda

U.S Former First Lady Michelle Obama has addressed her daughter’s decision to drop her surname “Obama” in professional projects. Malia Obama wrote and directed a film, “The Heart,” which aired at the Sundance Film Festival in 2024. She, however, opted to drop her last name and used her middle name, Ann, for the credits of the film. Michelle noted that she and former President Barack Obama respect Malia’s decision to drop her last name in professional settings.
Standard Group Explains Causes of the Ksh1.1 billion Loss

3 days ago | thekenyatimes.com | Edwin Hinda

The Standard Group PLC reported a pre-tax loss of Ksh1.1 billion for the year ending December 2024. Audited financial results indicate that the Group generated Ksh1.8 billion in total revenue, alongside an additional Ksh77,885 in other income. It incurred operating costs totaling Ksh2.9 billion, resulting in a comprehensive loss of Ksh1,099,755.
DCI Arrest Coast MP Personal Assistant in Land Grabbing Case

3 days ago | thekenyatimes.com | Edwin Hinda

A Personal Assistant (PA) to a sitting Member of Parliament (MP) was arrested on Wednesday, June 4, in connection with an alleged land-grabbing incident. In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the accused, Victor Katana Mganga, is the Personal Assistant to an MP in the coastal region. DCI stated that Katana was arrested and charged after investigations into a disputed 3-acre parcel of land located in Kilifi South were completed.
Former MP John Kariuki Owns Sarova Hotels, Beaches & Lodges

4 days ago | thekenyatimes.com | Edwin Hinda

Sarova Hotels is owned by former Kirinyaga Central Member of Parliament (MP) John Ngata Kariuki. Kariuki partnered with the late Gurcharan Singh Vohra (G.S. Vohra) in 1974 to establish the Sarova Group of Hotels. The name “Sarova” itself is a blend derived from the first names of the wives of the three founding members: SA (Swarna Vohra), RO (Rose Kariuki), and VA (Varsha Vohra). They first acquired the Ambassadeur Hotel on Moi Avenue in Nairobi.