Mzee Moi died aged 103 not 95, Lee Njiru says

Lee Njiru, the late Mzee Daniel Arap Moi Press Secretary has revealed a little known secret about Moi’s real age.

Njiru who has worked for Moi for over 40 years claims that the retired president died aged between 102 and 103 years.

He claims to have known Kenya’s second president more than anyone else, saying that his job entailed knowing his boss inside out.

Uhuru on Mzee Moi’s death: Kenyans to observe period of national mourning

President Uhuru Kenyatta has issued a declaration following the demise of Mzee Daniel Arap Moi.

President Kenyatta described the late Mzee Moi as a ‘great African statesman, an icon, a servant-leader and man who championed for a harmonious Kenya.

He went on to say that Moi, a staunch Christian, championed the rights of all persons of all faiths to observe their religion without discrimination or impediment

FKF Electoral Board vows to deliver credible polls

Former Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Sam Nyamweya and his successor Nick Mwendwa address the media during the national elections held at the Safaricom Stadium Kasarani in Nairobi, Kenya on February 10, 2016.

As the clock ticks towards the much-awaited Football Kenya Federation (FKF) elections, the new Electoral Board unveiled on Monday has vowed to oversee a credible election.

The new electoral board was reconstituted with the former board disbanded after the polls slated for last year were cancelled by the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT).

In its ruling, the SDT ordered FKF to conduct elaborate public participation sessions in addressing the electoral code issues, and appoint a fresh electoral board after it declared the initial one arbitrarily constituted.

Death toll rises to 14 in Kakamega Primary School stampede

Kakamega Primary School after a stampede occurred on February 3, 2020. 

The death toll from the stampede that occurred on Monday evening at Kakamega Primary School has risen to 14 after one more pupil succumbed to injuries.

Kakamega Central OCPD David Kabena had earlier placed the number of learners killed at 13 with at least 39 injured.

One more learner later died at Nala Nursing Home, according to Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya.

TSC transfers all non-local teachers in Garissa after targeted terror attacks

Teachers stationed in the North Eastern region camp outside TSC headquarters on February 3, 2020.

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has dropped its hard stance and transferred all non-local teachers in Garissa County following targeted terror attacks in the North Eastern region.

This comes after over 500 teachers from North Eastern on Monday camped at the TSC headquarters in Nairobi seeking an audience with commission’s boss Nancy Macharia saying their lives are at risk.

Mercenary 'Mad Mike' Hoare dies aged 100

Mike Hoare, seen here with his bodyguard in 1964, was internationally renowned until his career ended in an embarrassing anti-climax

Michael "Mad Mike" Hoare, widely considered the world's most famous mercenary, has died aged 100.

Born in India to Irish parents, he led campaigns in the Congo in the 1960s that earned him fame at the time, and a controversial legacy years later.

His career reached an embarrassing end in 1981, when he was jailed for leading a failed coup in the Seychelles.

Iowa caucuses: Race to decide election candidates begins

The first event that will help decide the candidates for US president is to take place with Monday's Iowa caucuses.

Democratic and Republican voters will choose their preferred nominees for the White House race.

While victory in Iowa doesn't guarantee anyone the nomination, it can help give them crucial momentum.

The path appears clear for Donald Trump to be the Republican nominee, but there are still 11 people running for the Democratic nomination.

Streatham attacker named as Sudesh Amman

A man shot dead by police after he stabbed people in south London had been released from prison in January.

Sudesh Amman, 20, was released around a week ago after serving half of his sentence of three years and four months for terror offences.

He was under active police surveillance at the time of the attack on Streatham High Road, which police believe to be an Islamist-related terrorist incident.

Three people were injured but none are in a life-threatening condition.

Scotland Yard said officers were searching addresses in south London and Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire.

"No arrests have been made and enquiries continue at pace," the Metropolitan Police said.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the government would announce further plans for "fundamental changes to the system for dealing with those convicted of terrorism offences" on Monday.

He said the government had moved quickly to introduce measures strengthening its response to terrorism, including longer prison sentences and more money for police, following the attack at Fishmongers' Hall, near London Bridge, in November.