Simon Ndonga

Kenya

Reporter at Capital FM (Nairobi, Kenya)

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CS Tuya and Kakamega Governor Barasa meet over level 6 hospital

1 week ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Simon Ndonga

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 27 – Defence Cabinet Secretary Hon Soipan Tuya and Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa discussed the completion of the new Kakamega Level 6 Hospital. President William Ruto tasked the Ministry of Defence (MOD), working with the State Department for TVETs and the County Government of Kakamega, to fast track the completion of the referral hospital.
DP Kindiki says construction of 750km Isiolo- Mandera Highway underway

1 week ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Simon Ndonga

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 27 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says the construction of the 750km Isiolo- Mandera Highway at a cost of Sh100 billion is currently underway. In a statement, Kinidki pointed out that this is expected to boost Northern Kenya economy and improve security.
2 UoN students charged with defrauding Rwandese of Sh15mn

1 week ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Simon Ndonga

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 26 – Two University of Nairobi students have been charged with defrauding a Rwandese of Sh15 million. Jesus Godoua and Judith Mbatha are said to have obtained money from Tuyishime Grace by pretending that they were in a position to assist her trade in Binance. The first accused is a National of Central Republic while his co-accused is a Kenyan National. The said transaction according to the prosecution was conducted at Nairobi Serena Hotel.
Mumias East MP Salasya Alleges Attack by Armed Individuals Posing as DCI Officers

3 weeks ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Simon Ndonga

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 16 – Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has claimed that he was attacked by armed individuals who identified themselves as officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). According to Salasya, the incident occurred when his convoy was intercepted by individuals he described as heavily armed.
Kenya: Ramba Boys Students Rampage Over Principal's Transfer

1 month ago | allafrica.com | Simon Ndonga

Kisumu — Ramba Boys High School students went on a rampage Thursday night demanding for the transfer of the school principal. The school opened on Tuesday this week to recover on the time lost when it was closed indefinitely in March. Students were sent home earlier following the death of two students after a septic tank caved in. The students walked along Ndori-Lwanda Kotieno road chanting "principal must go" as they waved twigs.
Ramba Boys students rampage over Principal's transfer

1 month ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Simon Ndonga

KISUMU, Kenya, Apr 25 – Ramba Boys High School students went on a rampage Thursday night demanding for the transfer of the school principal. The school opened on Tuesday this week to recover on the time lost when it was closed indefinitely in March. Students were sent home earlier following the death of two students after a septic tank caved in. The students walked along Ndori-Lwanda Kotieno road chanting “principal must go” as they waved twigs.
Kenya: Court Sides With DPP, Denies Bond to Terror Suspects

1 month ago | allafrica.com | Simon Ndonga

Nairobi — The Kahawa Law Courts has denied bond to three individuals facing terror-related charges. Principal magistrate Gideon Kiage ruled in favour of the Prosecution, led by Duncan Ondimu in finding that there are compelling reasons to restrict the accused persons' rights due to the seriousness of the case. "This is a serious matter which the defence does not deny.
US special envoy meets Putin as Trump urges Russia to 'get moving' on Ukraine ceasefire

1 month ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Simon Ndonga

US envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg on Friday, as Donald Trump urged the Russian president to “get moving” on a ceasefire in Ukraine. The Kremlin said the meeting lasted for more than four hours and focused on “aspects of a Ukrainian settlement”. The talks, Witkoff’s third with Putin this year, were described by special envoy Kirill Dmitriev as “productive”. Trump has expressed frustration with Putin over the state of talks.
NACADA-Led Multi-Agency Raid Uncovers Massive Illicit Brew Den in Kisii, 5 Arrested

2 months ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Simon Ndonga

KISII, Kenya, Apr 4 – In a major crackdown on illicit alcohol, a multi-agency team led by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) today raided a sprawling chang’aa brewing den in Mwaguto Village, Kisii South Sub-County, confiscating over 55,000 litres of kangara and 500 litres of chang’aa.
Governors to Challenge Kenya Power in Court Over Unpaid Wayleave Fees

2 months ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Simon Ndonga

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 2 – The Council of Governors is planning to challenge a law that exempts the Kenya Power Company from paying billions of shillings in wayleave fees. The county bosses argue that the power utility must compensate counties for using public land for its infrastructure. Speaking before the Senate Energy Committee, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja stated that all 47 governors have agreed to take legal action against the power utility company.