Another Attack in Eastleigh's California Area

Barely an hour after a grenade was hurled at a church in Likoni, Mombasa, another grenade explosion has been reported in Eastleigh’s California area.

3 have been reported injured.

More to follow....

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The attack took place in Mpambe restaurant near Pumwani Hospital.

Grenade Attack at Earthquake Miracle Ministries Church, Likoni

News Just In: There was a reported grenade attack at the Earthquake Miracle Ministries Church in Likoni, Mombasa.

6 people are believed to be injured but details remain scanty.

Police are at the scene.

More to follow..

Samwel Kambi & Joseph Ole Lenku Join Uhuru's Cabinet

President Uhuru has today nominated Samwel Kazungu Kambi and Joseph Jama Ole Lenku to fill the two remaining slots to his cabinet.

Samwel Kazungu Kambi has been nominated as Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Services while Utalii College principal Joseph Jama Ole Lenku as Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Interior & Coordination of National Government.

The two names have been forwarded to Parliament for approval.

More to follow..

Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo is Dead

News just in, Newly-elected Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo has passed on at his Maanzoni Ranch in Machakos.

Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka announced the death of one of Kenya's greatest lawyers and debaters. The cause of death remains unknown with initial reports suggesting that he went to sleep and had not woken by 10 a.m.

DailyKenya condole with the family, friends and the entire nation.

More to follow
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Mutula Kilonzo's Profile 

Born on 2nd  July, 1948, Educated at Mbooni Primary School and Machakos High School before joining University of Dar es Salaam in 1969 graduating with a First Class Honors’ Degree in Law — the first in the East African region.

Mutula Kilonzo was a prolific Kenyan politician and Senior Counsel. He served as Minister of Education, Minister for Nairobi Metropolitan and Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs in the former government.

He was the secretary general of the WIPER Party and was elected as Makueni County Senator after representing Mbooni Constituency for 5 years.

Blast at a Club in Eastleigh Estate

Multiple explosion reported at a club in Nairobi's Eastleigh estate along the busy Muratina road.
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It is alleged that three grenades were hurled from a speeding vehicle near Pumwani Hospital.
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Blast in Eastleigh near Hidiya Mosque

An explosion has been reported in Eastleigh suburb, barely 48 hrs after a similar one left one person dead and scores injured.

The incident which happened at about 8pm on Friday night took place near Hidiya Mosque next to Ushirika Flats and has left 10 people wounded.

Police are at the scene and the injured have been rushed to Afueni Hospital in Buru Buru.
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Kamukunji Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan was among those injured. He suffered a fractured leg and was rushed to Aga Khan Hospital.
A child was also among the wounded.
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3 people confirmed dead. Casualties are undergoing treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital.
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Kenya Red Cross reports: 16 casualties (3 at the Aga Khan Hospital and 13 at the Kenyatta National Hospital).
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Death toll rises to 5.
10 people have been arrested in connection with the blast.
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We will keep you updated

We send our condolences to the aggrieved families 

Explosion in Eastleigh's Section Three

There has been a reported explosion in Eastleigh's Section Three this evening.
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At least 4 people have been seriously injured.
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Police say incident occurred at California area near Joska Supermarket.
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Kenya Red Cross confirms there are 7 casualties and 2 have been evacuated to Kenyatta National Hospital.
No fatalities.
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It's reported that the explosive device was buried by the roadside few metres from where another explosion had occurred last month.

We will keep you updated.

We send our condolences to those injured 

Al Shabaab Attack Leaves 12 Dead near Kenya Border

At least 12 people are feared dead after Al Shabaab militants raided a small town near the border of Kenya and Somalia, late Saturday afternoon.

The Militia attacked Bulohawo on Saturday and took full control of the town for a few hours before the Somali troops reinforced their position.

According to reports, at least 12 people, most of them fighters were killed in the latest clashes experienced in Somalia. 

The surprise attack comes months after AMISOM had forced the militia out of their strongholds. 

Blast near Eastleigh’s St Theresa’s Church

There has been an explosion in Eastleigh, near St. Theresa Church . It is reported that a grenade was hurled into a matatu plying the Eastleigh route, leaving scores wounded and at least 5 passengers dead.

Police and emergency services are at the scene of the blast.

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30 casualties of the Kariobangi bound minibus have been rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital.

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A suspect is in police custody after he was saved from being lynched by a mob.

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The number of those confirmed dead increases to six.

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Kenyatta National Hospital has launched an urgent appeal for blood.

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Seven Confirmed dead.

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Kamukunji Member of Parliament Hassan Yusuf  has called for calm in the area, calling the attack a work of criminals. 

We will keep you informed.

Blast in Eastleigh's Biafra Area

An explosion has been reported in Biafra, Eastleigh (Outside Joster Supermarket) leaving one person injured.
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 The suspected terrorist was injured after the failed attack and the police are holding him.
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Nairobi PPO, Moses Ombati has said that the suspect is in custody and under interrogation. He was saved by the police after a crowd charged on him.

The police are looking for two others who were in the company of the arrested one.

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According to Red Cross, the blast is believed to be a grenade explosion that took place at about half past seven.

Grenade attack at a Church, Juja Road

News Just In: A hand grenade was hurled by unknown assailant at a church along Juja Road, shortly before 10 am.

The explosion, which took place at St. Polycarp ACK Church (Mlango Kubwa), has left 7 children injured with one in critical condition.

Police are at the scene and casualties have been rushed to the nearest hospitals.
We will keep you posted on this developing story..

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According to Starehe OCPD Samuel Anampiu, the explosive may have been planted or thrown at the building, where the children were attending a Sunday School Service.

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One child confirmed dead and 3 in serious condition.
Our Heartfelt Condolence to the Family.

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Police have arrested 3 suspects.
Some of the children undergoing treatment at the Guru Nanak Hospital may soon be discharged.

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Nairobi Attacked Again

Kenya is mourning the death of 6 people who lost their lives in a grenade attack at OTC bus terminus, downtown Nairobi. The attack which has been blamed on the Islamist Shabaab militia also wounded 63, according to a report from the Interior Minister George Saitoti. Those injured are undergoing treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital.

This is the second attack at the same place after that of 24 Oct 2011 and the deadliest since the August 1998 bombing of the US embassy that claimed 213 people and wounded 5000.