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Nairobi MCAs Disown Sonko On 2017 Chaos Claims, Reveal Unknown Details

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Former Nairobi County Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko is now on his own after he recently made claims on how the 2017 post-election chaos were planned in Nairobi.

Sonko while at a rally in Dagoretti over the weekend, in presence of Deputy President William Ruto claimed that Interior PS Karanja Kibicho alongside him were the planners of the chaos.

Sonko has now been summoned to DCI over his statement claimed that they bought T-shirts, printed them ODM and bought second hand vehicles which were burnt by hired goons who disguised as ODM supporters so that Raila Odinga’s side can be blamed.

Jubilee Party leadership at the Nairobi County Assembly has now told Sonko to own up over his utterances that he was part of a team that planned the chaos.

Led by the Assembly majority leader Abdi Guyo, the leadership denounced Sonko’s actions saying that he did not act at the behest of the Jubilee party and perpetrated the chaos out of his own volition.

“Let it go on record that Sonko was acting on his own behalf and not on behalf of Jubilee and for political expediency and because he has already incriminated himself, then he needs to be charged on his own account,” said Guyo.

The MCAs were also concerned that the allegations made by Sonko against Interior PS Karanja Kibicho are serious and if left unchecked could have far-reaching consequences ahead of the 2022 general elections.

“We are convinced that Sonko incriminated himself by making the utterances on Sunday and as such he should be charged for the atrocities he committed to the people of Nairobi,” they said.

Guyo, who doubles as Matopeni ward MCA, dared Sonko to make public the names of those he claims are part of the deep state, at the same time warning him against linking Jubilee Party to the deep state.

He further called on the Directorate of Criminal investigations (DCI) to expedite the matter noting that it was an issue of great interest to the people of Nairobi and the country at large.

The sentiments by the ward legislators come just a day after Kibicho recorded a statement with the DCI over Sonko’s allegations.

The PS distanced himself from the allegations and accused Sonko of character assassination. He also vowed to seek legal redress by the end of the week.

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“Forget Raila’s Support in 2022,” ODM Tells Mudavadi, Kalonzo And Wetang’ula

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has told the NASA co-principals to forget Raila Odinga’s support in 2022.

The Orange party’s secretary-general Edwin Sifuna on Tuesday, January 26 challenged Amani National Congress party leader Musalia Mudavadi, Ford Kenya’s Moses Wetang’ula and Wiper’s Kalonzo Musyoka to stop dreaming of being endorsed by Raila in 2022.

Instead, Sifuna has asked the leaders to take advantage of ODM’s public notice and apply to be the party flagbearer for 2022 State House bid.

A fortnight ago, politicians across the divide used the funeral service of Mudavadi’s mother to drum up support for his candidature for the top seat ahead of next year’s polls. 

“If you know you cannot win without Baba’s support this is your chance. Come into his house, pick forms, apply, sit and wait. Or forever hold your peace,” Sifuna added.

In an advert placed in local dailies on Sunday, ODM elections board, chaired by Dr Catherine Mumma, asked members to send applications to National Elections Board  if they want to be the party’s presidential candidate for 2022 General Election.

Mumma said interested candidates must pay Sh1 million non-refundable fee to the ODM account held at Kenya Commercial bank, Lavington branch.

Further, each applicant will be required to present the evidence of the payment to the party’s headquarters.

Yesterday, Mudavadi sustained his attacks on Raila, accusing him of breaching a promise he made in 2017 not to again contest the presidency.

Mudavadi said he had stood with Raila in his presidential bids over the years and it was time the ODM leader reciprocated.

Reports earlier indicated that Nasa was considering fielding one candidate to run against Ruto.

Nasa imploded following the March 9, 2018, handshake between Raila and President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Mudavadi said he won’t support any other person and criticised Raila for reneging on his 2017 promise to run for the last time.

“He said in 2017 that he had one bullet. He has now abandoned his gun because it has no bullets, and now he has taken another person’s gun because he wants to load bullets,” he said.

Mudavadi spoke on Sunday in Matungu when he campaigned for his ANC candidate Peter Nabulindo. He addressed supporters at Mukhweya, Namulungu and Mirere centres. 

Mudavadi also accused Deputy President William Ruto of dishonesty, deceit and disrespect to Kenyans and President Kenyatta.

He termed the DP’s support of the recently launched UDA party as a mockery of the tenets of democracy and party loyalty.

The ANC boss said the DP cannot distance himself from the undertakings of the Jubilee party and the government he formed together with Uhuru.

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Mama Ibado Charity Donates Masks, Hygiene Items To Kakamega Township Primary

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Mama Ibado Charity has donated masks, temperature screening devices and hygiene items to Kakamega Township Primary School in support of the Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 fight in schools.

Mama Ibado Charity Founder, Ahmed Jibril affirmed the latest initiative is to ensure school going children from vulnerable communities in safe learning environment and protect them from sinking further into poverty and getting engaged in other social vices.

Mama Ibado Charity Founder Ahmed Jibril

“We understand the risks of children being out of school are much higher than the when they are in schools. Our role is to create a conducive environment where they can build their future, a better tomorrow,” said Mr. Jibril.

The school has today received 10 water points, 6 Thermo guns, 700 pieces of re-usable face masks and 60 litres of hand washing soap that will help more than 600 learners effectively adhere to recommended hygiene practices and measures aimed at minimising the spread of COVID-19 in learning institutions.
“We are privileged to have received these protective equipment and hygiene items that will go a long way in strengthening capacity of these vulnerable learners to tackle COVID-19 and ensure that they are safe at all times.

Kakamega Township teachers and students are extremely grateful to MIC generosity,” said Kakamega Township Primary School headmaster, Mr. Joseph Mumalaki.

Mama Ibado Charity, Assistant Project Coordinator, Mohamed Abdi oversaw the dispatch of the consignment.
“We appreciate MIC’s contributions in alleviating poverty within the community by supporting students to stay in school and concentrate in their studies. We have already started reaping the fruits of this support through improvement in overall school results and increased shool attendance,” said Mr. Mumalaki.
The school’s enrolment rate has risen from 485 students in January 2019 to 635 by end of 2019 academic year.
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About Mama Ibado Charity (MIC)

Mama Ibado Charity (MIC) is an independent, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) formed from humble beginnings in 2011 with a sole objective: restoring dignity and hope to our seniors.

Since its launch, Founder Ahmed Jibril and his team of dedicated MIC volunteers have expanded from feeding 50 seniors in 2011 in Isiolo County, to 650 seniors in Isiolo and Kakamega Counties in less than a decade.

This charity was created in honour of the memory of Mama Ibado Haji Osman, who dedicated her life to fight against the poverty and the hardships experienced by many amongs her elderly peers and their families. She has left behind a legacy that continues to echo across the region to this very day.

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Stranded Eldoret Woman Breaks Down In Tears Explaining How Diamond Got Her Pregnant

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

If you thought Tanzanian songster Diamond Platinumz only has a child with one Kenyan woman, then you are wrong.

Diamond is believed to have dated women from almost all the East African countries, having sire children with Uganda’s Zari Hassan, Kenya’s Tanasha Dona and Hamisa Mobeto from Tanzania.

Surprisingly, another Kenyan lady is trying to add herself on the already long list.

In 2017, a video surfaced of an Eldoret woman claiming the Tanzanian Singer is the father of her daughter.

She claimed that she met Diamond in Eldoret in 2014.

“I became friends with Diamond Platnumz in 2011 on Facebook. By then, I was working in Saudi Arabia. We met on Facebook and met three years later. He had a show at Sports Club, Eldoret, Kenya, and we had a one-night stand. We didn’t use protection and he gave me Sh50,000,” she said.

The 39-Year-Old mother of two further claimed that she travelled all the way from Eldoret to Tandale, hoping that Diamond Platnumz would accept him and take responsibility for their child.

She, however, met the singer’s mother who chased her away, saying her son would never bed a woman like her.

Responding to the woman’s claims, mama Dangote dismissed her as insane.

“Huyo dem ni chizi. Ashakuja hadi nyumbani kwangu,” she said during a phone call interview with Ubuyu.

But today, another video of the same lady stuck at a Likoni police station has yet again emerged after efforts to reach him failed.

The woman who has now been identified Elizabeth Nafula from Eldoret is still claiming to have been impregnated by Diamond Platinum.

The video posted on Instagram by Radio Maisha’s Billy Miya showed the woman stranded at the Likoni police station after efforts to reach Diamond Platinumz failed.

She claimed she was a receptionist at 64 Resort and Restaurant in 2016 where Diamond vibed her and the one night stand resulted into a bouncing baby girl.

She has stayed with Dimond’s mother Sandra for sometime now but never managed to see Diamond.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CKf7_wkjlpF/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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Kiambu Family Murders: Lawrence Warunge Unfit To Stand Trial In Court

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Lawrence Warunge’s mental results are finally out.

Warunge, the prime suspect in the murders of four family members in Kiambu, had his results presented by a psychiatrist before a Kiambu court.

The results established that Warunge was not fit to stand trial.

The court ordered Warunge to be remanded for a further 30 days after which a second mental assessment would be undertaken.

Chief magistrate Patricia Gichohi ordered Warunge to be held in police custody in Nairobi until March 1, 2021 when the matter will be mentioned.

The suspect’s girlfriend was released after she reached a deal to become a state witness against the university student. 

Kenyan law requires that every person has a right to legal capacity which entails being in the right state of mind to understand the charges. 

Warunge and Muthoni failed to take a plea in court on Monday, January 25, as had been anticipated to allow for a mental examination to be conducted.

Last week, detectives visited the home of the slain Kiambu family with the murder suspect Warunge in a bid to reconstruct the crime scene and collect more evidence.

The officers kept journalists and the public away from the home on Monday and they could be seen carrying samples to vehicles.

After spending hours at the house, the detectives got out with a handcuffed Lawrence and bundled him into a car before speeding off.

Nicholas Warunge was killed together with his wife, two children and a construction worker.

James Mburu, a resident, said that the village is still in shock over the brutal killings.

Earlier, the DCI requested the court for 14 days to complete investigations. Kiambu Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo granted the request and set hearing on January 25.

Lawrence, a university student, went missing after the gruesome murder of his parents, brother, a nephew and a mason at their Karura home in Kiambu.

Warunge, who worked as a nurse abroad is reported to have been in the country for 10 days during festivities when the killers struck.

According to detectives, the killers made their way into the house through the rear door where they found Warunge’s wife Anne Njoroge and hacked her to death before slitting her throat.

Maxwell Njenga, 13, Warunge’s nephew who celebrated his birthday on December 26 was the second victim of the assailants who was also stabbed several times before his throat was slit.

The killers did not stop; they accosted Warunge’s son Christian Njenga in his bedroom and killed him too.

Warunge who was in his bedroom upstairs escaped through the balcony, but the attackers pursued and stabbed him 34 times before slitting his throat at near the gate.

Also killed in the same style was mason James Kinyanjui who was in the home at the time of the attack.

Homicide detectives led by Martin Nyuguto are using among other leads bare footprints left at the rear door near the spot Warunge was killed to pursue the killers.

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“Am Watching You!”Detective Jane Mugo Hits Back After Viral BBC Video

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Private detective Jane Mugo has fired a warning to a section of Kenyans trolling her on social media after her video went viral in a documentary that was aired by BBC.

Mugo remained on the top trends on Twitter for the better part of Monday, January 25, after netizens noted what they termed as an embarrassment in the video.

However, the detective has warned that she was monitoring the comments coming from the troll that had been created on social media.

From her chef tasting food before she eats, vicious dogs led by one christened Hitler – to beating up the security team to toughen them – the detective’s life caught the eye of netizens.

The video also captured the Spy queen stunting on what she termed her best taekwondo moves which left a section of Kenyans unimpressed.

Many of the comments, however, ridiculed the detective’s theatrical presentations and absurd claims regarding her prowess. 

In a statement, Mugo claimed that some of the comments were from pseudo accounts and others from people who were only jealous of her achievements.

“Am slowly monitoring the comments… Idles, haters who have never appeared on local radio station or their village limelight. They cannot show us what they have done in their village struggling to put food on the table yet jealous souls,” she stated.

She added that there was minimal talk about her success and accused netizens of concentrating on a joke that she made intentionally.

“Nobody is speaking about my training or my range. I am an African woman and I don’t regret loving myself. I pray you stay longer to witness my blessings,” she continued.

Mugo added that she did not mind any kind of publicity, where it was good or bad.

“While the world  is  congratulating me for winning in a male-dominated job, I saw some cheap desperate bloggers  vomiting  hatred looking for cheap  publicity.”

Mugo trended the better part of Monday after the documentary was aired, with most poking fun at the piece.

“That BBC documentary on Jane Mugo is painful viewing. Should’ve come with viewer discretion for those who don’t want to burn their brain cells,” Gabriel Oguda commented.

Controversial blogger Robert Alai termed the documentary as total crap.

Mugo came into the limelight in 2019 where she was caught up in a scandal, was arrested and later claimed her life was in danger.

Ever since she has been on and off the public scrutiny for one reason or the other.

Yesterday, she trended for the better part of the day when she introduced her squad who according to her had to undergo “rigorous” training to help in the line of duty.

She claimed she is one of the best detectives in the world and her prowess was celebrated worldwide.

Watch the video below.

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Bring It On! Sonko Dares PS Kibicho, Says He Has Evidence Against Him

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has responded to Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho after he declared a total war against him.

Kibicho who spoke on Monday, Januray 25 after recording a statement with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters in Nairobi, said he has had enough of Sonko’s character assasination.

Kibicho moved to DCI following claims by Sonko that they jointly organised chaos in Nairobi during the 2017 general polls and blamed it on Raila Odinga’s ODM.

Dr Kibicho noted that the former County chief must be ready to answer everything he has accused him of in a court of law.

He mentioned some of the accusations Sonko has previously made against him, among them being killing of former Interior Minister George Saitoti.

The seemingly angry Kibicho noted that Sonko must come out and tell Kenyans how Saitoti was killed, and warned Sonko to be ready for a tough battle in Court.

However, Sonko in his response dared Kibicho to bring on the battle.

He claimed that throughout his public life, he has never made claims that he cannot substantiate.

Sonko further insisted that he had spoken nothing but the truth.

“MY RESPONSE TO PS KARANJA KIBICHO I’ve learned from reliable media reports that Interior PS @Karanjakibicho presented himself to the DCI ostensibly to record a statement, even without an invitation, after the revelations I made yesterday while addressing the public in Dagoretti.

“I’ve also gathered that he plans to move to court this week purportedly to sue over my statement yesterday. My brief response to him is simple: BRING IT ON! Throughout my public life, I’ve NEVER made any allegations that I can’t substantiate, including the truth I spoke yesterday,” posted Sonko.

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“I Don’t Start What I Can’t Finish,” PS Kibicho Declares Total War Against Sonko

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Interior Principal Secretary Dr Karanja Kibicho has finally had enough of former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko’s dramas.

Kibicho on Monday, January 25 went to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters to record statement following claims by Sonko that they jointly organised chaos in Nairobi during the 2017 general polls and blamed it on Raila Odinga’s ODM.

Speaking just after recording the statement, Kibicho said that he was tired of Sonko’s continued character assasination, noting that the former County chief must be ready to answer everything he has accused him of in a court of law.

He mentioned some of the accusations Sonko has previously made against him, among them being killing of former Interior Minister George Saitoti.

The seemingly angry Kibicho noted that Sonko must come out and tell Kenyans how Saitoti was killed.

Sonko who since his impeachment has launched an assail on President Uhuru Kenyatta and his ‘Kieleweke’ allied Jubilee party members has taken his tirades a notch higher.

Speaking at a function in Dagorreti on Sunday, January 24, attended by Deputy President William Ruto, Sonko opened up on the atrocities he, alongside some senior government officials among them Kibicho, did to ensure that Raila Odinga’s side is blamed.

According to Sonko, they went and bought T-shirts, printed them with ODM colours, bought some second-hand vehicles and set them on fire, so that the ODM supporters can be blamed for being destructive.

‘I, Interior PS Karanja Kibicho and some members of the deep state printed T-shirts written ODM, bought second-hand vehicles, burned them along the highway so that it be pegged on ODM supporters, thus deeming them as violent and destructive,” he revealed.

Sonko was referring to the recent unrests that have been witnessed in the Rift Valley region, where some vehicles have been burned in what has been blamed on the war of class that is allegedly being fuelled by DP Ruto’s hustler vs dynasty narrative.

According to Sonko, it is ‘the system’ that is burning the vehicles, so that it can be blamed on DP Ruto’s hustler nation movement.

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PS Kibicho At DCI Headquarters Over Sonko’s 2017 Election Confessions

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho has arrived at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters to record statement following claims by former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko that they jointly organised chaos in Nairobi and blamed it on ODM.

Sonko who since his impeachment has launched an assail on President Uhuru Kenyatta and his ‘Kieleweke’ allied Jubilee party members has taken his tirades a notch higher.

Speaking at a function in Dagorreti on Sunday, January 24, attended by Deputy President William Ruto, Sonko opened up on the atrocities he, alongside some senior government officials, did to ensure that Raila Odinga’s side is blamed.

According to Sonko, they went and bought T-shirts, printed them with ODM colors, bought some second hand vehicles and set them on fire, so that the ODM supporters can be blamed for being destructive.

‘I, Interior PS Karanja Kibicho and some members of the deep state printed T-shirts written ODM, bought second-hand vehicles, burned them along the highway so that it be pegged on ODM supporters, thus deeming them as violent and destructive,” he revealed.

Sonko was referring to the recent unrests that have been witnessed in the Rift Valley region, where some vehicles have been burned in what has been blamed on the war of class that is allegedly being fuelled by DP Ruto’s hustler vs dynasty narrative.

According to Sonko, it is ‘the system’ that is burning the vehicles, so that it can be blamed on DP Ruto’s hustler nation movement.

Sonko’s rant stirred mixed reactions, with some netizens arguing that his confessions will son reveal the killers of IEBC ICT manager Chris Musando.

Some claimed that the embattled politician is currently digging his own political grave since the Tanga Tanga faction that he is appeasing at the moment will also lose trust in him.

Some argued that Sonko should just be picked up and returned to Shimo La Tewa prison to complete his jail term.

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Internet Set Ablaze As Sonko Reveals How ‘Deep State’ Used Him To Finish Raila In 2017

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Ousted Nairobi County Governor Mike Sonko has stirred mixed reactions on the internet after he publicly confessed to what he did to Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) supporters in 2017, with the help of ‘the deep state’.

Sonko who since his impeachment has launched an assail on President Uhuru Kenyatta and his ‘Kieleweke’ allied Jubilee party members has taken his tirades a notch higher.

Not even warnings by Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria not to have him speak at public gatherings, especially at events attended by Deputy President William Ruto have been taken to consideration.

Speaking at a function in Dagorreti on Sunday, January 24, attended by Deputy President William Ruto, Sonko opened up on the atrocities he, alongside some senior government officials, did to ensure that Raila Odinga’s side is blamed.

According to Sonko, they went and bought T-shirts, printed them with ODM colors, bought some second hand vehicles and set them on fire, so that the ODM supporters can be blamed for being destructive.

‘I, Interior PS Karanja Kibicho and some members of the deep state printed T-shirts written ODM, bought second-hand vehicles, burned them along the highway so that it be pegged on ODM supporters, thus deeming them as violent and destructive,” he revealed.

Sonko was referring to the recent unrests that have been witnessed in the Rift Valley region, where some vehicles have been burned in what has been blamed on the war of class that is allegedly being fuelled by DP Ruto’s hustler vs dynasty narrative.

According to Sonko, it is ‘the system’ that is burning the vehicles, so that it can be blamed on DP Ruto’s hustler nation movement.

Sonko’s rant stirred mixed reactions, with some netizens arguing that his confessions will son reveal the killers of IEBC ICT manager Chris Musando.

Some claimed that the embattled politician is currently digging his own political grave since the Tanga Tanga faction that he is appeasing at the moment will also lose trust in him.

Some argued that Sonko should just be picked up and returned to Shimo La Tewa prison to complete his jail term.

A picture made rounds on early this month of cows in a truck that were burnt in alleged dynasty, hustler wars.

The hustler movement is associated with DP Ruto who has on several occasions stated that his agenda is about Wanjiku (the ordinary Kenyan) and not about tribal politics.

The post which was circulated by various individuals on social media with the claim that innocent lives were at risk as political temperatures in the country continued to rise. 

“The bodabodas burned this lorry plus the cows inside it in the name of hustlers vs dynasties for the simple reason that one of their colleagues was injured by the lorry,” embattled Thirdway Alliance party leader Ekuru Aukot noted. 

However, it later emerged that the incident had happened in Nigeria, and not Kenya as it had been widely reported.

Instances of boda boda riders causing destruction to other motorists after a major accident have, however, been reported in Kenya. 

On January, 14, boda boda riders blocked a section of Outer ring road in Nairobi after one of their own was knocked down by a lorry on the road.

Watch Sonko’s video below.

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“Looters And Corrupt Political Salesmen Must Fall!” Buzeki Declares War Against Ruto

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Business mogul Zedekiah Bundotich Kiprop popularly known as Buzeki has vowed to fight Deputy President William Ruto up to the last minute.

Taking to his official Twitter handle on Friday evening, Buzeki revisited some of the promises DP Ruto was giving Kenyans when campaigning for their second term alongside President Uhuru Kenyatta.

The businessman-cum politician slammed Jubilee government for failing to deliver on the many promises they made.

He noted that the Jubilee government while campaigning ahead of the 2017 general elections promised a double digit economy, dams, stadiums, Galana Kulalu, laptops, Uasin-Gishu Referral Hospital, all of which have not been delivered until now.

Buzeki slammed DP Ruto, for promising Kenyans wheelbarrows instead.

He went ahead to vow that looters and corrupt political salesmen must fall.

“Jubilee promised a DOUBLE DIGIT  economy, DAMS, STADIUMS, GALANA KULALU, LAPTOPS, UASIN- GISHU referral HOSPITAL, now it has EVOLVED and METAMORPHOSED into a Single WHEEL non MOTORIZED accessory. We MUST drain THE SWAMP. Looters and  Corrupt political SALESMEN must FALL. Tai,” Buzeki posted.

A week ago, Buzeki resigned as CCM secretary-general and quit, following party leader Isaac Ruto’s move to back Deputy President William Ruto.

Buzeki says he does not subscribe to Tangatanga politics of lies, which he claims will create division in the country.

“I can’t be a party to such politics that is based on lies and propaganda. I will not and will never be part of Tangatanga style of politics,” Buzeki said.

He noted that he would announce his next political move by April and it would not have anything to do with Chama Cha Mashinani.

“I will soon meet with our supporters and stakeholders to discuss the best way forward because we can’t be part of what Isaac Ruto is doing,” Buzeki said. He said he had completely broken political ranks with CCM and Ruto.

“There is no way I can subscribe to Tangatanga kind of politics that is baseless and aimed at dividing Kenyans,” Buzeki said.

He said he was part of leaders seeking to unite the country and not use cheap propaganda to gain power. He cautioned Ruto that by joining the DP he was drowning politically.

The former Bomet governor joined the DP during his visit to the county and was seen with the Tangatanga brigade which toured parts of the South Rift region last week.

Buzeki joined CCM two years ago after differing with DP Ruto and his allies whom he accused of perpetrating politics of dictatorship and lies.

He has been critical of the DP and his camp, warning that they would ruin the country should they gain power.

He vied for the governor seat in Uasin Gishu but lost to incumbent Jackson Mandago. He is considered a frontrunner for the same seat in 2022.

Uasin Gishu is DP Ruto’s backyard but Buzeki enjoys substantive support in the region.  He had planned to vie on a CCM ticket but will now go back to the drawing board.

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Blow To Uhuru, Raila As Ruto’s Agenda In Meeting With Mt Kenya MCAs Is Revealed

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta and his handshake partner the ODM leader Raila Odinga may just suffer another blow in their efforts to popularise the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) in Mt. Kenya region.

Members of County Assembly (MCAs) allied to Deputy President William Ruto from across the 10 counties in the region will be meeting at Thika Greens in Murang’a today, while another team will be in Nyahururu next weekend to chart the way forward and give their stand on the BBI issue, which has divided the region.

Ruto’s allies have clustered counties in three groups where they are scheduled to meet the ward representatives to discuss BBI and his 2022 presidential bid.

Already, the allies have met MCAs from Meru, Isiolo and Tharaka Nithi, which formed the first group that had an inaugural meeting on Saturday last week.

Today, Tangatanga leaders will meet MCAs from Kiambu, Nairobi, Murang’a, Kirinyaga and Embu while the last meeting at Nyahururu town on January 30 will be targeting MCAs in Nyeri, Nyandarua, Nakuru and Laikipia.

Forty-two Meru MCAs attended the meeting alongside five from Isiolo, five from Tharaka Nithi, and 19 from Kirinyaga. There were also a couple of MCAs from Nyeri and Kiambu. MPs Rahim Dawood (North Imenti) and Josephat Gichunge (Tigania West) also attended.

The steering committee of the Mt Kenya MCAs meeting includes Chinga MCA Kiruga Thuku, Gatanga’s Nahashon Gachuhi, Ken Mukira (Nyandarua), Kinyua Wangui (Kirinyaga), Elias Murage (Meru), Peter Mbae (Nakuru), Robarto Maina (Laikipia) and Mr Ikonya from Kiambu.

It is understood that after the meeting today, the allies will then select their representatives who will lead a charm offensive campaigns at the grassroots to popularise Ruto’s bid.

“We have requested the deputy president to attend the ceremony and he said he will if he will be available,” said Thuku, adding that they will not discuss BBI. 

Ruto’s Spokesman David Mugonyi, however, said he was not aware that his boss will attend the meeting, answering in a brief text message, “There is nothing like that” when a local daily tried to reach out to him.

Mt Kenya region Assemblies Caucus representative Charles Ng’ang’a said Ruto’s allies have been wooing them to oppose the BBI report in a bid to flex their muscles and to prove that although the region is perceived as President Kenyatta’s stronghold, they have been able to turn tables.

“We have been approached on how we shall reject the BBI report in the region. They argue that the proposed Ward Development Fund is just but a sweetener and a bait for us to approve the report but they are telling us that the State has been unable to release development monies from the Treasury and will not be able to implement the proposal,” said Ng’ang’a.

Ng’ang’a has, however, urged the MCAs to ignore the gimmicks and approve the report due to the gains that the region will get.

He further claimed that DP Ruto’s allies are only interested in settling political scores.

“However, I urge MCAS to reject such gimmicks and approve the report due to the gains that the region will get. Other than ward fund, there are other proposals like the revenue sharing formula and representation that favours our region, Ruto’s allies are only interested in settling political scores but the report seeks to cater for our interests.”

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Fireworks As Lupita Responds To Balala, Exposes His ‘Lies’

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kenyan award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has finally spoken on claims that the government’s ministry of tourism has been unsuccessfully been trying to reach her for the past 5 years for an ambassadorial role.

Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala defended the recent appointment of supermodel Naomi Campbell as Magical Kenya’s international ambassador, saying the appointment is set to market Kenya through the model’s international networks.

Balala said this as he faulted people who have castigated the ministry for failing to appoint a Kenyan in the position, saying the ministry makes the appointments while targeting specific markets.

On the question of the suitability of multiple award-winning Kenyan Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong’o for the role, Balala said his ministry had unsuccessfully tried to get in touch with Ms Nyong’o for five years now.

“I know everybody is asking why not Lupita. Lupita has commitments and her managers cannot allow us to access her. We’ve spent the last five years looking for Lupita,” Mr Balala said.

The CS was speaking during the issuance of certificates to some 60 researchers who did studies on the impacts of Covid-19 on travel and tourism industry in Kenya last year, at the Kenyatta University.

However, while responding to Balala’s claims, Lupita laughed off, indicating that she was very much accessible, and that there is no any government ministry that had tried to reach her.

“Me when I hear the Kenyan Ministry of Tourism has been looking for me for fives years. #Imrightherebaby #alternativefacts,” she tweeted.

Lupita’s post stirred mixed reactions, with netizens joining her in castigating Balala for making the ‘false’ claims.

A section of netizens argued that African politicians have a norm of embarrassing themselves.

Some claimed that Lupita’s father, Governor Anyang Nyong’o is easily accessible, and that the ministry could have reached her through the father instead.

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MP Oscar Sudi In Trouble Again, Summoned After Doing This

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kapsaret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi is not new to controversy. On several occasions, the controversial lawmaker has found himself on the wrong side of the law.

On Friday, January 22, Sudi found himself in hot soup after he decided to abscond Court.

A Nakuru court was forced to summon the DP William Ruto allied MP after he failed to show up in a hate speech case against him.

Sudi’s hate speech and offensive conduct case hearing was set to proceed today but he failed to attend court. 

Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecution Daniel Karuri made an application for the court to order Sudi arrested. 

Karuri urged Senior Resident Magistrate Benjamin Limo to also compel the lawmaker to attend court. 

Defence counsel Felix Orege informed court that he was unwell and sought another date. 

Orege added that Sudi will avail his medical report in court during the next court appearance. 

Limo dispensed Sudi’s attendance in court on account of sickness and declined to issue an arrest warrant. 

“Instead, summons are hereby issued to the accused to attend court and avail medical documents in support of his disposition on the day he was to attend court,” ruled Limo. 

The prosecution had lined up three police officers from the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to testify.

Sudi is charged with two counts of hate speech and one count of offensive conduct.

The MP has denied that he used threatening words on social media, which were likely to stir up ethnic hatred on September 7, 2020, at an unknown place within the Republic of Kenya.

He has also denied offensive conduct charges and is out on Sh500,000 bail.

The case has been slated for February 19.

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Fireworks As Murkomen Reveals Kalonzo’s ‘Hidden’ Mission To DCI

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen on Friday, January 22 caused a stir online after speaking on Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s visit to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters.

The former Vice President presented himself to the DCI to clarify claims that he had grabbed land in Yatta belonging to the National Youth Service (NYS).

This is after Deputy President William Ruto while in Bomet last Friday made claims that Kalonzo had grabbed a 200-acre government land in Yatta.

But Kalonzo dismissed the claims as wild and constituted character assassination.

In a communique on Friday, Kalonzo presented himself at 8:30am to 9am at the DCI concerning the ownership of the land.

He was having in his possession all the legal/official documents showing how he acquired the said property.

However, Murkomen has dismissed Kalonzo’s move and asked Kenyans to ignore.

Through a post on his official Twitter account, Mujrkomen questioned why Kalonzo had chosen DCI and not Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC), which has the specialized mandate on matters corruption.

He further argued that a suspect cannot choose an investigator for himself/herself.

According to Murkomen, Kalonzo went to meet DCI boss George Kinoti to do away with the matter.

“So Kalonzo Musyoka is a real SUSPECT? If he is a corruption suspect why did he choose to go to DCI and not EACC which has the specialized mandate on matters corruption? Can a suspect choose his investigator? The reason why he went to see Kinoti is simple- DRY CLEANING.IGNORE!” Murkomen tweeted.

Kalonzo had earlier on said he was ready to be investigated by the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for the public to know the truth.

He said DP Ruto to follow suit and present himself before the same authorities for scrutiny.

Kalonzo’s utterances caused mixed reactions as politicians allied to the Deputy President rushed to defend Ruto while those allied to Musyoka defended the Ukambani political kingpin.

Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu defended Musyoka, stating the attack on him was ill-advised.

The former Lands Cabinet Secretary said the allegations by Deputy President William Ruto are “false because Kalonzo owns the land legally”.  

“As a Minister of lands, I checked the details of that land and I found that Kalonzo had acquired that land very well,” Ngilu said.

She accused the DP of tarnishing Musyoka’s name by playing politics of land grabbing.

Ruto and Kalonzo are both eyeing the Presidency in 2022.

The two are also fighting to replace the late Senator Boniface Kabaka’s position in Machakos with their preferred candidates.

Kalonzo unveiled former Senator Johnston Muthama’s estranged wife Agnes Kavindu as Wiper’s candidate for the senatorial by election slated for March 18 while Ruto through his party United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is supporting businessman Urbanus Muthama in what has intensified their rivalry.

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Police Launch Manhunt For MP For Allegedly Beating Up Local Chief To Near Death

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi is wanted by police after he allegedly beat up South East Alego Chief, Joseph Ogutu Onjala to near death.

According to the chief who is currently recuperating at a private hospital in Siaya town, Atandi and his bodyguards stormed his house on Wednesday night, January 20, and assaulted him, leaving him unconscious.

Atandi is said to have accused the chief of hiring locals to disrupt a ceremony in which he had presided over.

Earlier on Wednesday, the fiery politician had commissioned renovations of classrooms at Unna Primary school, Siaya County.

After word got around of the assault incident, angry locals pursued their MP which prompted him to seek refuge at Nyangoma police station.

While at the station, he recorded a statement alleging that his function had been disrupted by rowdy youth who wanted to harm him.

The reports were confirmed by Siaya County Commissioner Michael ole Tialal who noted that Chief Onjala’s assistant had also gone missing in mysterious circumstances.

This is not the first time the legislator is on the spot for an alleged assault case. In January 2019, reports indicated that he had allegedly assaulted a government officer.

Accompanied by a few men, Atandi reportedly stormed the County Director of Education’s office seeking the Director’s contact.

The officer present declined to give him the contact which prompted him to slap her on the face.

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