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Talented and immensely creative journalist with a commitment to high-quality research and writing with over 5 years of professional experience. Dedication to sound investigative research methods and a strong desire to know the truth of the matter. Excellent reporting and interviewing skills and award-winning writing techniques. Experience writing and reporting across a variety of platforms, including Opera News Kenya, DailyActive.info, LitKenya.com, theexchange.africa and Scooper News

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Top K24 News Anchor/Producer Dies

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Mediamax owned K24 Television news anchor Anjlee Ghadhvi is dead.

She succumbed to cancer on Friday while undergoing treatment at the Agha Khan University Hospital.

Ghadhvi was battling cancer of the lungs.

She was first diagnosed with liver cancer in early April 2014, when she was expecting her second child.

Ghadhvi underwent a liver transplant after the cancerous cells kept on recurring two years after she began chemotherapy.

K24 Television head of Digital and TV, Peter Opondo, has eulogised the late Anjlee as a committed person, who had nonpareil passion for the work she did.

“Oh my friend @AnjleeGadhvi, you fought that cancer beast with all your might. You did it for your kids, husband. Never lost hope. You always smiled through the pain and insisted on coming to work even at your weakest points. We believed you were winning…until now! RIP my friend,” tweeted Opondo.

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Norman Magaya: Unless he Has Uhuru’s Nudes, no Justification Exists For Kiunjuri to be CS

by Mustafa Juma
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NASA CEO Norman Magaya has slammed Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri over his latest remarks on locusts that have invaded most parts of the country.

Kiunjuri on Friday told Kenyans to start taking pictures of suspected insects and post them on social media so that his ministry can confirm to them whether it is a locust or not.

Kiunjuri stated that once the photos have been positively identified the government would take appropriate action.

While commenting on the remarks, Mr Magaya said that Kiunjuri does not qualify to be in the office.

He noted that unless Kiunjuri has President Uhuru Kenyatta’s nudes, no justification exists for him to be a CS, citing that incompetency is written allover the Agriculture CS.

“Unless this man has Uhuru’s nudes …. no justification exists for him to be CS !!! Incompetency is written allover Kiunjuri, ” posted Magaya.

A preliminary report says that the desert locust invasion in northern Kenya is rapidly spreading.

The report by Mandera County’s Department of Agriculture indicates that an estimated 12,000 square kilometres of landmass had been infested in the county alone since the invasion began barely two weeks ago.

The report released on Tuesday paints a picture of destruction that threatens food security in a region that recently experienced drought and floods in quick succession.

A courtesy photo of Locusts that have invaded parts of the country

The report shows that barely a day after the locusts were first spotted on December 28 at three sites in the county, they had spread to 20 other sites.

Locusts invaded Mandera, Marsabit and Wajir counties two weeks ago, prompting an outcry from local leaders and residents.

Desperate to deal with the invasion, residents have been banging on utensils and other metallic items, and honking motorbike horns to scare away the locusts.

Police officers have also been seen blowing whistles to scare them away.

Earlier, they had been instructed to shoot and kill the locusts.

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Not Red Alert! Government Finally Reveals Why Miguna is Unable to Travel

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The Kenyan government has finally revealed why embattled lawyer Dr Miguna Miguna is unable to travel back to Kenya after all court the orders he has acquired.

Government Spokesman Cyrus Oguna says Miguna Miguna has declined to get proper documentation to travel to Kenya.

Oguna in a press statement released on Wednesday has told Miguna Miguna to obtain a Kenyan passport at any of the country’s missions.

Oguna says that International Civil Authority Organization (ICAO) requires all passengers to have valid travel documents, which Miguna has declined.

He says Kenyan missions abroad are free and willing to assist Miguna Miguna.

Oguna further noted that Miguna was categorized as an unruly passenger by ICAO following the drama he caused at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport during his first return attempt.

“His unruly behaviour was seen to have the potential of threatening category A1 status of JKIA which took the country a lot of effort and work to achieve,” he said.

He said as a result, in accordance with the Annex 17 of the Intentional Civil Authority Organisation, JKIA made recommendations that allow prohibition of unruly passengers.

“This category certifies that we have put in place all necessary safety and security measures in all our airports. This is an accomplishment that we are committed to jealously protect,” Oguna said.

Oguna said Miguna is free to enter Kenya once he gets his passport, but added that the lawyer has not made any effort to visit a Kenyan mission to obtain one.

Read the full statement below:

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Miguna Miguna Kicked Out of Nairobi-bound Plane Shortly After Boarding

by Mustafa Juma
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Miguna Miguna has yet again been kicked out of a Nairobi-bound plane that was set to land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Wednesday morning.

The airline says Kenyan authorities did not clear Miguna to enter the country’s airspace.

Miguna says Kenyan government has requested the airline to block him.

The controversial lawyer was set to land at JKIA, Nairobi, on Wednesday at 9:45am, on his return from Canada.

Earlier on Tuesday, he was blocked from boarding a connecting flight to Nairobi from Germany.

He said he had been stopped by Lufthansa airline officials from boarding the flight to Nairobi, where he was scheduled to arrive at 9.25pm.

“I am at the Lufthansa check-in and they are saying the Kenyan security has blocked me from entering Kenya,” Miguna said, after the Kenyan Immigration Department had announced that it would honour a court order to facilitate Miguna’s entry.

He also claimed that the government had “demanded that Lufthansa should not fly me into any other African country, either”.

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Unbowed Miguna Miguna to Land at JKIA Wednesday Morning

by Mustafa Juma
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Controversial lawyer Miguna Miguna is set to land at JKIA Wednesday morning at 9:45 am.

His trip back to Kenya was on Tuesday interrupted after Kenyan government issued a red alert barring him from travelling to any African country.

He has urged Kenyans to “blame the rogue despot for the desperate, cowardly and illegal red alert”.

He was blocked from boarding a connecting flight to Nairobi from Germany.

He said he had been stopped by Lufthansa airline officials boarding the flight to Nairobi where he was scheduled to arrive at 9.25pm.

“I am at the Lufthansa Check-In and they are saying the Kenyan security has blocked me from entering Kenya,” Miguna said, after the Kenyan Immigration Department announced it would honour a court order to facilitate Miguna’s entry.

He also claimed that the Kenyan government had “demanded that Lufthansa should not fly me into any other African country, either.”

However, on Tuesday evening, the self-declared General announced that he will be arriving at JKIA on Wednesday January 8, 2020 at 9:45am.

He argued that he is a Kenyan by birth.

“HOMEBOUND. Unbowed! Dynamic. Resourceful.Arrival: JKIA, on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020 at 9:45 a.m. A Kenyan by BIRTH and RIGHT.
Kenyans are not slaves. Freedom must come through the fearless the pursuit of truth and justice. See you in Nairobi,” he tweeted.


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Government Speaks on Claims of Barring Miguna From Boarding Plane to JKIA

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The Kenyan government has spoken on claims by exiled lawyer Dr Miguna Miguna that it had issued a red alert that has barred him from travelling to any African Country.

Miguna on Monday morning claimed he has been barred from boarding a flight from Frankfurt Airport to Nairobi due to red alert issued by the government Kenya.

However, government spokesperson Cyrus Oguna says Miguna is free to travel back to Kenya on President Uhuru Kenyatta’s assurance.

Oguna said the Foreign Affairs ministry will handle the red alert issue.

President Kenyatta had earlier said that his government is keen on freedom of expression, and any Kenyan is free to enjoy the freedom.

The Immigration Department also on Monday said it will comply with a court order to facilitate the return of Miguna Miguna, who was deported in 2018, over the swearing-in of NASA leader Raila Odinga following a repeat Presidential election in which President Kenyatta was declared the winner.

Miguna was deported for taking part in the swearing-in, and trying to mobilise Kenyans into a revolution, state officials said at the time.

In a statement issued soon after the High Court ordered government officials to ensure Miguna is facilitated, Immigration Department Director-General Alexander Muteshi said will not be barred.

“This is to confirm that in compliance with court orders issued on December 14, 2018, the Directorate will facilitate Dr Miguna’s entry into Kenya,” Muteshi said.

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Breaking News: Miguna Miguna Barred From Boarding His Plane to Kenya

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Exiled lawyer Dr Miguna Miguna has been barred from boarding his plane to back to Kenya.

Miguna has been barred from leaving Berlin Airport following a red alert that was issued which bars him from travelling to any African country.

Miguna while speaking to Royal Media’s hot 96 said German authorities have been instructed not to allow him board flight to JKIA or any other African country.

“In fact, the Kenya Government has demanded that Lufthansa must refund my fare. They have demanded that Lufthansa should not fly me into any other African country, either,” he said.

“Lufthansa flight manager is saying that the Government of Kenya must send official communication to Lufthansa at Frankfurt office before I can be allowed to fly to Kenya or any other African country.”

Miguna was expected to land at JKIA at 9:25 pm today.

The Immigration Department on Monday said it will comply with a court order to facilitate the return of Miguna Miguna, who was deported in 2018, over the swearing-in of NASA leader Raila Odinga following a repeat Presidential election in which Uhuru Kenyatta was declared the winner.

Miguna was deported for taking part in the swearing-in, and trying to mobilise Kenyans into a revolution, state officials said at the time.

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Raila Forces Passaris to Break Her Twitter Fasting

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Nairobi Woman MP Esther Passaris had to briefly suspend her twitter fast due to ODM party leader Raila Odinga.

Passaris on Tuesday morning announced that she was breaking the fast to wish Raila a happy birthday as he turned 75 years old.

In her message, Passaris said that Raila hs on several occasions put his needs, ambitions and pain aside for the love of this Country .

“Briefly suspending my fast from Twitter to wish Baba @RailaOdinga a Happy 75th Birthday. Time and again, you have put your needs, your ambitions, your pain aside for the love of this Country. Kenya is blessed to have you,” she posted.

Passaris had been urged to take a break from twitter after an ugly spat with Kenyans on twitter over her move to seek specialized medication in India.

Busia woman rep Florence Mutua had advised Passaris to stop responding to tweets from rapper King Kaka and focus on recuperating.

“You will come back and continue the engagement. For now, I don’t think it’s healthy. Please totally log-off,” she said.

Mutua’s comment on Monday came after Passaris told King Kaka he was full of himself following his criticism of her decision to seek treatment in India, rather than locally.

King Kaka had on Monday hit at Passaris for seeking medical care in a foreign hospital while her constituents in Nairobi cannot access basic health care.

Passaris underwent spinal cord surgery in India.

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4 Students Killed in Garissa Following an Al-Shabaab Terror Attack

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Suspected Al Shabaab militants last night attacked Seretho police post in Dadaab, Garissa County killing four people near Somalia border.

Two of the terrorists were however shot dead by police Tuesday morning, following the attack.

The attack occurred at Saretho area, 25 kilometers from Dadaab Refugee camp, police said.

“Two of the attackers have been killed. They had killed four people and were now trying to destroy a communication mast when they were engaged by officers,” said Police Spokesman Charles Owino.

He said the attackers were more than ten, and the others were repulsed while on a mission to cause more mayhem in the area.

Also Read: Three US Citizens Killed in Sunday’s Al Shabaab Attack in Lamu

“Security has been beefed up in the area,” Owino said, following the incident that occurred at 5am.

The attack comes days after two different attacks in Lamu County.

Al Shabaab militants last week attacked three Lamu-bound buses killing three, before attacking US-Kenya military base in Manda Bay, Lamu County days later.

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Kenyans Shower Raila With Blessings on His Birthday

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

ODM Party Raila Odinga is turning a year older today, and as he turns 75, Kenyas have flocked social media to shower him with blessings.

Good health and God’s blessings for Raila has dominated the wishes from Kenyans.

Born on 7 January 1945, Raila served as the Member of Parliament for Langata from 1992 to 2013.

He is a controversial Kenyan politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kenya from 2008 to 2013 and Leader of the Opposition since 2013, and has people’s love at heart.

His remarkable political move that Kenyans are still happy with is his historical handshake with President Uhuru Kenyatta that calmed the political storms in the country.

This is what might have moved Kenyans to term him as a leader full of wisdom as they wished him a happy birthday.

His ODM party termed him as a fantastic example of wisdom, leadership, and foresight.

“We wish you plenty of joy today and every day of the coming year! You are a fantastic example of wisdom, leadership, and foresight. On your birthday, we wish you peace, good health, and happiness. You are the best mentor anyone could have asked for ,” tweeted ODM.

Some Kenyans have taken Raila as their inspirational, saying that he is turning wiser as he turn a year older.

Here are some of Raila’s birthday wishes from Kenyans.

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It is Null And Void! DPP Haji Rejects Sonko’s Newly Nominated Deputy

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Embattled Governor Mike Sonko has today appointed Ms. Anne Kananu Mwenda as Nairobi Deputy Governor.

Until her nomination, Ms Mwenda was Chief Officer Disaster Management Nairobi County.

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In a letter addressed to the Speaker of the Nairobi County Assembly, Governor Sonko says that the move is in response to the Supreme Court’s advisory regarding the nomination of a Deputy Governor dated March 2018.

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Sonko notes that there was a legal vacuum then, which has not been cured to this day, to provide for a clear framework for the replacement of a Deputy Governor.

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Almost a year ago (Jan 13 2019), the husband to Deputy Governor-designate Ann Kananu Mwenda, Mr. Philip Njiru Muthathai died in a road accident.

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Mr Philip Njiru, Kananu’s late husband. Photo/Courtesy

However, DPP Noordin Haji has termed a decision by Sonko to nominate a deputy unacceptable.

He on Monday said the governor was in violation of his bail terms hence his action was null and void.

” The court was clear on what Sonko cannot do. To purport to have power to name a deputy while his case is still on is a violation of the bail terms given to him. We will move to court,” warned Haji.

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Terror Suspect Intercepted Conducting Surveillance on KDF Air Force Base

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

A terror suspect has been intercepted while conducting surveillance on Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Air Force Base in Eastleigh, Nairobi.

According to information shared by Counter Terrorism and National Security Intelligence (CTNSIS), a male Somali-Canadian was arrested in Eastleigh area of the Capital after he was intercepted conducting surveillance on the KDF Air Force Base.

This comes just a day after Al-Shabaab militants conducted a terror attack on US-Kenya military base in Lamu County.

During the attack, three people, including a US service member and two civilians, were killed.

Two other Department of Defense personnel were wounded in the attack on Camp Simba.

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) said in a statement on Sunday that “at around 5:30am an attempt was made to breach security at Manda Air Strip.

“The attempted breach was successfully repulsed. Four terrorists’ bodies have so far been found. The airstrip is safe,” the statement added.

The US military command for Africa, AFRICOM, confirmed there had been an attack in a brief statement.

Earlier, al-Shabab said in a statement the raid resulted in “severe casualties on both American and Kenyan troops stationed there”.

“The mujahideen fighters covertly entered enemy lines, successfully stormed the heavily fortified military base and have now taken effective control of a part of the base,” the armed group said.

Al-Shabab claimed it had destroyed seven aircraft and three military vehicles, without providing other details.

It also published pictures of masked gunmen standing next to an aircraft in flames.


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Passaris, King Kaka Engage in an Ugly Twitter Spat

by Mustafa Juma
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Nairobi County Woman MP Esther Passaris and Kenyan rapper Kennedy Ombima alias King Kaka on Monday morning engaged in an ugly twitter spat.

The angry exchange began with Passaris’ boast about her surgery in India where Kenyans blasted her but instead boasted again on how she had invested Ksh 50 million to win the Nairobi Women Representative seat.

It is at this point where King Kaka came in guns blazing to blast Passaris, arguing that the talk should be on how we have made our health reliable to the point that she can be getting her surgery at KNH.

The rapper shamed Passaris for boasting about the Ksh 50 million she invested, terming it as a selfish move.

He called on her to stop being selfish for once and serve the people who elected her.

“@EstherPassaris shame shame Shame. The talk should be on how we have made our health reliable to the point you are getting your surgery at KNH. Wewe Uko Hapo unatuambia juu ya 50million. Stop being selfish for once , just for once and serve the people who put you there. Shame,” he posted.

While firing a response, Passaris termed King Kaka as a person who is so ‘full and fooled’ by himself.

She said that ‘words’ can instruct but they don’t do the work or lead.

She told the Wajinga Nyinyi hit maker to get off and stop being who truly he is by thinking that change can be achieved through hate.

“You are so ‘full and fooled’ by yourself. ‘Words’ can instruct but they don’t do the work or lead. Let me spell it as it is. Get off your high horse & stop being who you truly are #WajingaNyinyi who thinks through hate you can drive or derive change. I have worked & served. You? ” Passaris fired back.

However, King Kaka did not let the response go unanswered.

He told the sickly Passaris to swallow her pills and sleep, and come later for an engagement when healed.

“You know we still need you in Nairobi so I will say a prayer today wishing you a speedy recovery since your wounds are still fresh. All those who have been retweeting her tweets also whisper a prayer. Kunywa dawa na ulale, when healed then we can engage,” replied King Kaka.

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Three US Citizens Killed in Sunday’s Al Shabaab Attack in Lamu

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The United States has confirmed that three of its citizens were killed and two injured in Sunday’s Al Shabaab attack at a Kenya Defence Force (KDF) military base in Manda Bay, Lamu County.

US Africa Command through a press release said that during the attack, one US service member and two Department of Defense contractors were killed at the military base.

In addition, two Department of Defense members were wounded.

In the statement, the US Africa Command said the wounded Americans were in stable condition and that they were being evacuated.

The names of the wounded and fallen soldiers were however withheld as part of the next of kin notification process.

Read the press statement below.

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Al Shabaab Militants Launch a 4 am Attack on US-Kenya Military Base in Lamu

by Mustafa Juma
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Al-Shabaab militants have launched an early morning attack on Camp Simba, a US Naval base which houses both Kenyan military troops and US troops in Lamu County.

Gunfire is ongoing at Camp Simba which hosts both American and Kenyan soldiers.

The number of casualties is unknown at this time.

Al-Shabaab issued a statement claiming it took control of a “part of the base”.

Camp Simba is used by Kenyan and US forces.

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The Al Shabaab says the attack is part of its campaign entitled “Al-Quds (Jerusalem) will never be jusaized” which was first heard in Jan 2019 after DusitD2 attack.

The group says it destroyed airplanes, vehicles and other military hardware .

The attack comes barely days after another attack being witnessed in Lamu County.

Al shabaab militants on Thursday attacked three Lamu bound buses leaving three dead and several others injured.

The raid on Camp Simba comes days after US killed Qaseem Soleimani, an Iranian major general in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

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Miguna Miguna Cries Foul as DCI Allegedly Seizes, Detains His Vehicle

by Mustafa Juma
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Exiled Lawyer Dr Miguna Miguna is crying foul after detectives from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) allegedly seized and detained his vehicle illegally.

The self-declared general is now pleading with DCI director George Kinoti to release his vehicle.

According to Miguna Miguna, five heavily-armed Flying Squad officers who were disbanded to Sting Squad Headquarters seized his vehicle on Saturday at around 12:30 pm in Nairobi.

He says the vehicle was taken from Ferdinand Ogumah who has been operating it.

The controversial lawyer speculates that his vehicle might have been detained most likely to install surveillance devices.

“To @DCI_Kenya Kinoti: At around 12:30PM today, 5 heavily-armed Flying Squad officers now calling themselves “Special Service Unit” ILLEGALLY SEIZED my vehicle from @FerdinandOgumah in Nairobi and detained it, most likely to install SURVEILLANCE DEVICES. Release my vehicle! ” he posted.

This comes exactly three days to his home coming.

Miguna is set to return to Kenya from Canada on Tuesday January 7, 2020.

His plane is expected to land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at exactly 9:25 pm.

He was deported to Canada in 2018 after commissioning NASA leader Raila Odinga’s controversial swearing in ceremony at Uhuru Park.

The government argued that Miguna denounced his Kenyan citizenship in 1998.

Also Read: Miguna Miguna’s Father-in-Law Dies in Migori

The court has however ruled that Miguna Miguna is a Kenyan citizen and should be allowed to enjoy his freedom.

He has also acquired several court orders barring the state from deporting him.

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