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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

Politics

Oscar Sudi: Murathe is a Renown Conman Conning The Chinese in Nairobi

by Mustafa Juma January 4, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

Kapsaret Member of parliament Oscar Sudi has launched a scathing attack on former Jubilee party interim Vice Chairman David Murathe.

Speaking in Eldoret on Saturday, Sudi claimed that Murathe is a renown conman who has been conning the Chinese nationals in Nairobi.

The seemingly furious Sudi was responding to Murathe’s claims that Deputy President Dr William Ruto did not help President Uhuru Kenyatta clinch to power, arguing that the elections were rigged.

In a video shared on his facebook account, Sudi termed Murathe as a foolish politician who failed to win a parliamentary seat.

He challenged Murathe on why he failed to rig the votes to win a parliamentary seat the same way he claimed Uhuru rigged to get to power.

Murathe, the former Gatanga MP, is known as one of the smoothest of political go-betweens for Chinese contractors and the government.

‘Brokerage fees’ and ‘facilitation fees’ for some of the deals, for which Murathe is a high priest, are eye-watering. This is the reason Sudi is perhaps terming him as a renown conman.

Murathe had dismissed the claim that Uhuru is set to retire in 2022.

He argues that the head of state can come back as the Prime Minister of this nation after he completes his tenure in office

“Kwani Uhuru anaenda wapi? (Where is Uhuru going?), Uhuru is going nowhere. He is going to be here even if he stops being president,”

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Aerial Spraying of Locusts in Northern Kenya Set to Kick Off

by Mustafa Juma January 4, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

Aerial spraying of locusts that have ravaged northern Kenya will begin today (Saturday), government spokesperson Cyrus Oguna has said.

Wajir’s agriculture chief officer Noor Mohammed had earlier said a helicopter had been dispatched to Mandera for aerial spraying.

Government Spokesman Cyrus Oguna says aerial spraying of locusts that have ravaged northern Kenya to begin today.
— Ali 'Mwamvita' Manzu (@Ali_Manzu) January 4, 2020

Locusts invaded parts of Wajir and Mandera five days ago from neighbouring Somalia.

Affected residents had resorted to shouting, honking of vehicles, striking metallic objects and whistling to get rid of the insects that have left a trail of destruction in their wake.

According to reports, other residents recited the Koran to get rid of the flying pests.

In some areas, police, who were providing security to residents, were seen shooting in the air to scare away the locusts.

The invasion is threatening to wipe out much-needed animal pasture.

By Wednesday evening, the swarms had migrated into Marsabit County.

However, another colony of desert locusts migrated into northern Kenya from Ethiopia on Wednesday evening.

Reports indicate that the flying pests got into the county via Bute and Gurar areas in Wajir North before settling seven kilometres from Bute town.

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Tragedy Hits Governor Sonko’s Family

by Mustafa Juma January 4, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

Nairobi governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has been thrown into a deep mourning state.

On Saturday morning, Sonko announced the passing on of his cousin Dida Hadija, a daughter to his late Mum’s sister.

Sonko described Dida as an instrumental person to their family.

He said Dida was committed to her work, businesses and well-being of other family members.

Her burial will be held at Kikowani cemetery.

“It’s with heartfelt condolences to learn passing on of my cousin,Dida Hadija, daughter to my late Mum’s sister.Dida was an instrumental person to our family.She was committed to her work, businesses & wellbeing of other family members.Her burial will be held at Kikowani cemetery,” posted Sonko.

It’s with heartfelt condolences to learn passing on of my cousin,Dida Hadija, daughter to my late Mum's sister.Dida was an instrumental person to our family.She was committed to her work, businesses & wellbeing of other family members.Her burial will be held at Kikowani cemetery. pic.twitter.com/xL2lrWw5TC
— Mike Sonko (@MikeSonko) January 4, 2020

The tragedy comes amidst woes that Sonko is facing.

The county chief is facing graft case that has led to him being barred from accessing his office until the case is heard and determined.

He is also facing assault charges after being accused of kicking a senior police officer in Voi during his dramatic arrest.

He was arrested following DPP Noordin Haji’s warrant of arrest against the governor over graft charges.

He was charged at Milimani Law Courts and freed on bail.

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Entertainment

Upcoming Artiste Cries Foul, Accuses Rufftone of Conning, Starving Him For 5 Days

by Mustafa Juma January 4, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

Gospel artiste Rufftone has been accused of duping an upcoming artiste and leaving him without pay.

This is after he organised a concert at Bukhungu stadium in Kakamega county, called the artiste to perform after reaching some agreements only for him to be shortchanged later.

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THANK YOU KAKAMEGA FAMILY FOR THE LOVE. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

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Narrating the ordeal via his facebook account, the young gospel artiste identified as Mc Angel Kenya expressed displeasure in the occurrence of events and called upon Kenyans to help him get justice.

“My name is Mc Angel. A Kenyan based gospel artist famous for Natamani song. 2019 was tough year for everybody and I was grateful when Rufftone of Mungu baba song called me to perform in his event in Kakamega.

“Ladies and gentlemen, I grew up in a children’s home and the streets. I know nobody besides God who has watched over me and reached me to this point through music.

“I know no influential humans besides the same God who directs my path. I went to Kakamega and worked for five days. Did activations and sang my lungs out,” reads part of his post.

“However, upon winding up, Mr Rufftone refused to pay up upon requesting for my dues.

“Instead, he came up with stories that the ladies under my watch had misappropriated airtime that was meant for activation. This man even refused to buy me food for the days I was there but as a man I moved on,” added the artiste.

Additionally, the upcoming artiste claimed that Rufftone, being a big name in the industry threatened him saying that there was nothing he could do as he was the President’s ally.

Rufftone and his brother Owen Mwati, famously known as Daddy Owen have been in the music industry for decades, with majority of upcoming artistes looking up to them.

Rufftone was however not available for a comment on the same by the time this story was published.

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Politics

Photos of Murkomen, His Wife Enjoying a Hike Along Dangerous Escarpment Sets Internet Ablaze

by Mustafa Juma January 4, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

Senate Majority leader Kipchumba Murkomen has mesmerized Kenyans after sharing photos of him and his wife, Gladys Wanjiru, enjoying a hike along a dangerous escarpment.

In the photos, Murkomen is seen holding his wife’s hand as they walk up the hill.

The Elgeyo Marakwet senator revealed that the hike reminded him of his childhood days when he used to look after goats.

They supported themselves on walking sticks as they walked along a dangerous escarpment.

“Yesterday, after visiting my aunt and cousin at Soko Bora, I took my wife for a nostalgic walk up the hills to Chepturotwo. Reminds me of my childhood when we were looking after goats. It was such lovely hike despite the challenges of walking along a dangerous escarpment,” tweeted Murkomen.

Yesterday, after visiting my aunt and cousin at Soko Bora, I took my wife for a nostalgic walk up the hills to Chepturotwo. Reminds me of my childhood when we were looking after goats. It was such lovely hike despite the challenges of walking along a dangerous escarpment. pic.twitter.com/PbYkx2lvdG
— KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@kipmurkomen) January 3, 2020

Murkomen and Wanjiru tied the knot in 2009 in an African themed wedding after dating for six years.

Wanjiru is a lawyer by profession, just like her husband. The two graduated together with law degrees from the University of Nairobi in 2005.

Kenyans heaped praises on the senator, with some taking him as an inspiration.

Murkomen has been showing off his life outside politics which has really excited Kenyans.

On Thursday, Murkomen posted a video of him cooking golden brown ugali in the village.

Here are some of the reactions that Kenyans got up with on Murkomen’s hiking photos.

This is inspiring Bw. Majority Leader, life outside politics. You are a proud father.
— Slyh Mzalendo (@Silvanus254) January 3, 2020

This is the content we want from you. Now where are these hills? we also want to go
— Dan Aceda (@danaceda) January 3, 2020

Good one, family time is good. Being proud of them is more than good. Let her know the struggle you went through
— Kiramkeel 🐘🐘 (@ArapTilingi) January 3, 2020

This is good, revisiting childhood memories. Your cameraman is also doing a good job.
— Vincent 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪 (@VinceChepkwony) January 3, 2020

This photo 📷 remind Me pale shambani Eden Back Early Days During Creations….

Actually they act During Adam & Eve
Forbidden fruit
The sweetest Fruit….

👫 May Almighty God bless You & Your Family abundantly…. pic.twitter.com/7T5RhZzoaG
— Mbuku Michael (@MbukuMichael) January 3, 2020

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Politics

How Alice Wahome’s Plot to Heckle Uhuru During Rubia’s Burial Flopped

by Mustafa Juma January 3, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

There was a plan by Kandara Member of Parliament Alice Wahome and some other tanga tanga leaders to heckle President Uhuru Kenyatta during Charles Rubia’s burial, Murang’a County women representative Sabina Wanjiru Chege has revealed.

However, Wahome’s plan flopped since things did not go as she expected.

Chege who has been quoted by People’s Daily says that this is the main reason Wahome is very bitter at President Kenyatta.

“We know what had been planned but things did not go as planned and that’s why she is very bitter,” she said.

While condemning Wahome’s remarks on Uhuru, Chege said its a shame that the leaders from the central region, which is a strong hold of the President, have continuously been attacking him for no good reason.

“I don’t understand why all the blame is being put on the President while he runs the government with his deputy who also should be held accountable,” she said.

“We don’t have two governments and thus the leaders should not be attacking Uhuru alone,” she added.

She spoke at Kenol town on Friday as she issued cheques to bright and needy students who are sponsored by Sabina Wanjiru Foundation.

On Thursday, Wahome claimed President Kenyatta wants to cling on to power after the expiry of his term in 2022.

Also Read: Atwoli Predicts Alice Wahome’s Political Future Following Her Remarks on Uhuru

Ms Wahome described the President as “the biggest threat to Kenya’s economy, democracy and freedom of expression”.

She also alleged that President Kenyatta and Opposition leader Raila Odinga were planning to use the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) to cling on to power after 2022.

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Politics

Atwoli Predicts Alice Wahome’s Political Future Following Her Remarks on Uhuru

by Mustafa Juma January 3, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

COTU boss Francis Atwoli has hit out at Kandara MP Alice Wahome for accusing him of spearheading President Uhuru Kenyatta’s 2022 agenda.

Wahome on Thursday claimed that Uhuru and former Premiere Raila Odinga are planning to use the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report as a ‘political mercenary’ to disregard the Constitution and cling onto power post 2022.

Senior politicians have in the recent past alluded to the idea that at the age of 60 years, President Uhuru will be too young to hang his political boots.

The leaders include COTU Boss Francis Atwoli, former Jubilee Party Vice-Chairperson David Murathe and most recently former minister Noah Wekesa, with Wahome saying that those persons maybe opining to what is the actual plan.

Addressing the media from Nakuru, Atwoli predicted that Wahome would fail to retain her Kandara seat come 2022.

“I can assure Kenyans Alice Wahome will not win the Kandara seat in 2022, because people want people who are advocating for peace in this country,” Atwoli proclaimed.

Atwoli accused Wahome of misleading Kenyans by alleging that he was in the employ of the president, firmly stating that he was a free person with the right to have opinions.

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KFC Food Remark Lands Moha Jicho Pevu in Deep Trouble

by Mustafa Juma January 2, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

Nyali MP Mohamed Ali alias Moha Jicho Pevu has found himself in deep trouble with Kenyans after making a remark on food sold at KFC joints.

Moha on Thursday took to social media to complain about the food sold at KFC.

He noted that is something wrong with KFC food especially in Hurlingham, Shell Petrol Station.

He urged the joint to stop selling bad food to their clients after his daughter fell sick from suspected food poisoning.

“There is something wrong with KFC food especially in Hurlingham, Shell Petrol Station. Kindly stop selling bad food to your clients. My daughter is going through hell because of you,” he posted.

There is something wrong with KFC food especially in Hurlingham, Shell Petrol Station. Kindly stop selling bad food to your clients. My daughter is going through hell because of you. pic.twitter.com/jnLpI4Nhd4
— Mohammed Ali, HSC (@MohaJichoPevu) January 2, 2020

However, his post got Kenyans on the wrong side.

They quickly pounced on his post with negative reactions.

Most of told off the MP, accusing him of neglecting his constituents are are allegedly inhaling polluted air.

Some trolled him for posting how his family eat at KFC when many Kenyans are dying of hunger.

Moha was also accused of ignoring the attack that was witnessed today (Thursday) in Lamu leaving three people dead.

Suspected Al-Shabaab militants attacked Lamu-bound Mombasa raha bus causing the killings and injuring other three.

Here are some of the reactions.

Wewe panmbana na hali yako hapo walala hoi tunafikiria kuhusu wenzetu walio kuwa kwenye basi lililo shambuliwa na Al shabaab kuelekea Lamu kisiwani.
— Nelson Namonywa (@nellobando) January 2, 2020

Report direct to them, Not us. When she way buying someone slept hungry and you never consulted us
— MR ISAACK MUTHUSI 📶 (@Isaack_Muthusi) January 2, 2020

We have an attack in lamu county ;your neighbouring county and you're complaining about some food poisoning in Nairobi. Some of us have no idea where kfc hurlingham is! Focus jicho.
— Abdiaziz Hussein (@Abdiaziz9797) January 2, 2020

Heri yeye anakulanga hizo. Huku mathare tunatumianga muchuchura na bado hawagonjeki.
— kamwana gichov (@kimgeish) January 2, 2020

We wont mind if we are given that food instead of disposing,our stomachs are hardened for tht
— Keterick Kipkoech (@keterick1) January 2, 2020

Our kids are going through hell in your constituency too. They have to inhale the toxic smoke from V.O.K. dumpsite with every breath they take. However, you choose to remain silent. Now you can also feel the pain when other people's negligence affects ones own kin.
— paras shah (@padiz55) January 2, 2020

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Mombasa Raha Bus Under Attack by Suspected Al-Shabaab Militants in Lamu

by Mustafa Juma January 2, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

Mombasa Raha, a Lamu bound bus is under attack by suspected Al-Shabaab militants at Nyongoro area within Lamu County.

Three people have been confirmed dead so far following the incident.

THREE dead following Al Shabaab bus attack in Lamu, County Commissioner Irungu Macharia confirms. pic.twitter.com/b8rjGUSffq
— The Star Breaking (@TheStarBreaking) January 2, 2020

Breaking News;Bus from Mombasa Raha company plying Mombasa Lamu route has been hijacked by suspected alshabaab grp at Nyongoro near witu. This is a show of cowardice why attack a bus carrying unarmed citizens. Alshabaab is armed they should take their guns where there other guns
— Sultan wa Lamu (@SultanLamu) January 2, 2020

Lamu County Commissioner Irungu Macharia confirmed the incident. The bus came from Mombasa and was headed to Lamu.

There were no details on casualties or injuries by press time.

Some passengers have reportedly fled into nearby bushes and gunfire can be heard.

A Mombasa Raha bus heading to Lamu from Mombasa has been REPORTEDLY attacked (possibly hijacked) at Nyongoro area by suspected militants. Some passengers have reportedly fled into nearby bushes and gunfire can be heard, a local correspondent says. @Ma3Route
— JAKAMA Snr (@Jakama_Snr) January 2, 2020

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Politics

Babu Owino Issues Best Ways to Handle Criticism in 2020

by Mustafa Juma January 2, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has issued some of the best ways criticism should be handled in this new year 2020.

The controversial MP started by stating how different people normally handle criticism.

According to the youthful MP, weak people will always revenge and strong ones will always forgive.

However, he says that intelligent people like him should just ignore .

“The best ways to handle criticism in 2020.
“1-Weak People to revenge.
“2-Strong People to forgive.
“3-Intelligent People like me to Ignore,” reads a post on his social media accounts.

The best ways to handle criticism in 2020.
1-Weak People to revenge.
2-Strong People to forgive.
3-Intelligent People like me to Ignore. pic.twitter.com/LilGykQ9Me
— Babu Owino (@HEBabuOwino) January 2, 2020

Babu Owino has been sharig some of his resolutions in this new year.

Last week, he hinted that his resolution will be quitting alcohol.

He however noted that he will only drink local brew Chang’aa throughout the year.

The MP has been praising the local brew for a long period of time claiming that he was schooled out of the sales made from Chang’aa.

On January 1, 2020, Babu Owino encouraged Kenyans to be at war with their vices and at peace with their neighbors

“This year be at war with your vices,at peace with your neighbors and let every new year make you a better person,” he posted.

This year be at war with your vices,at peace with your neighbors and let every new year make you a better person. pic.twitter.com/yxXA4aYUKL
— Babu Owino (@HEBabuOwino) January 1, 2020

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Miguna Miguna’s Father-in-Law Dies in Migori

by Mustafa Juma January 2, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

Controversial lawyer Miguna Miguna’s father in law is dead.

The self-declared National Revolutionary Movement Kenya (NRMke) General on Thursday morning announced that his father in law Mzee Benson Omolo Awange passed suddenly in Migori Town, at around 12:30 a.m on January 2, 2020.

Miguna issued his heart-felt condolences to his mother in law, wife and the family of Mzee Benson.

“Mourning my father in law Mzee Benson Omolo Awange who passed suddenly in Migori Town, at around 12:30 a.m. on January 2, 2020. My heart-felt condolences to my mother in law, wife, Jane and Eunice, Ochieng’, Gwayo, Judy and Awuor. May your soul Rest In Eternal Peace,” he posted.

Mourning my father in law Mzee Benson Omolo Awange who passed suddenly in Migori Town, at around 12:30 a.m. on January 2, 2020. My heart-felt condolences to my mother in law, wife, Jane and Eunice, Ochieng', Gwayo, Judy and Awuor. May your soul Rest In Eternal Peace. pic.twitter.com/Ud78wnPJdl
— Dr. Miguna Miguna (@MigunaMiguna) January 2, 2020

Miguna is set to make is third come back trial after the first two attempts turned dramatic.

He was dramatically deported to Canada last year after commissioning NASA leader Raila Odinga’s swearing-in ceremony at Uhuru park.

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

He has been into exile for two years despite him acquiring court orders that reinstated his Kenyan citizenship.

He will be landing at JKIA on January 7, 2020 at 9:25 pm.

Will he be allowed back this time round?

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Politics

Murkomen: Raila Has Told us BBI to Him is Breaking Bridges Initiative

by Mustafa Juma December 28, 2019

written by Mustafa Juma

Senate Majority leader Kipchumba Murkomen has hit out at Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga over his latest BBI remarks.

Murkomen on Saturday said that suspicions Deputy President Dr William Ruto’s camp had have been emphatically confirmed.

He says the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) was about “Ruto Must Go” .

According to Murkomen, Raila’s camp got very disappointed that nobody opposed the BBI report.

He notes that Raila has told them BBI to him is a Breaking Bridges Initiative.

“Our suspicions have been emphatically confirmed. BBI was about “Ruto Must Go”. They got very disappointed that nobody opposed the BBI report. Now Tinga has told us BBI to him is a Breaking Bridges Initiative. Absurdity,” he posted.

Our suspicions have been emphatically confirmed. BBI was about “Ruto Must Go”. They got very disappointed that nobody opposed the BBI report. Now Tinga has told us BBI to him is a Breaking Bridges Initiative. Absurdity. @ahmednasirlaw @KIMANIICHUNGWAH pic.twitter.com/R4SzaSUpYq
— KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@kipmurkomen) December 28, 2019

Murkomen was reacting to a story be The Standard newspaper titled ‘Ruto must go, declares Raila’.

In the story, Raila wants Ruto to step aside and be investigated over corruption.

Raila in an interview with Citizen TV claimed that he was “tightening things from the inside” with regard to the purge against graft.

He claimed Ruto had been hosting crowds in his home, slaughtering chicken and dishing out millions of shillings from unexplained wealth.

Raila also questioned the source of Ruto’s millions which bamboozled the Kenyan church in 2019.

“Which individual can have such money? You are bringing crowds and crowds of people each and every day slaughtering chicken and paying for their transport and giving them petty cash, what is the source of such cash?” wondered Raila.

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Politics

ODM Thrown Into Deep Mourning, Again

by Mustafa Juma December 28, 2019

written by Mustafa Juma

Raila Odinga led Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has yet again been thrown into deep mourning.

On Saturday, the party through its social media accounts regrettably announced the death of one of their officials.

The Orange party announced that death of Mr. Charles Ole Nampaso, the party’s Narok County Chairman.

Mr Nampaso passed on early today (Saturday) at the Nairobi Women’s Hospital following a pneumonia attack.

Mr. Nampaso has been our pillar in Narok, a life member & strong defender of the party. We shall miss him.

“The ODM Party regrets to announce the death of Mr. Charles Ole Nampaso, the Narok County Chairman early today at the Nairobi Women’s Hospital following a pneumonia attack. Mr. Nampaso has been our pillar in Narok, a life member & strong defender of the party. We shall miss him,” posted ODM.

The ODM Party regrets to announce the death of Mr. Charles Ole Nampaso, the Narok County Chairman early today at the Nairobi Women’s Hospital following a pneumonia attack. Mr. Nampaso has been our pillar in Narok, a life member & strong defender of the party. We shall miss him. pic.twitter.com/n0UxyTvwrH
— The ODM Party (@TheODMparty) December 28, 2019

As Kenya marked 56 years of freedom on December 12, 2019, ODM was again in mourning after losing one of their sitting Member of County Assembly (MCA).

Hon. Anastanzia Wakesho, their Special Elect (Nominated) MCA serving at the County Assembly of Taita Taveta passed on.

Read: ODM Thrown Into Deep Mourning on Jamhuri Day

On December 8, 2019, ODM announced the passing on of mama Dorcas Akumu Ajwang, the mother to the late Sen. Otieno Kajwang’, Sen. Moses Otieno Kajwang’, Hon TJ Kajwang’, Hon Peter Kajwang’ (MCA Kaptembwa Ward Nakuru), among many others.

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Babu Owino Showered With Blessings After Saving KCPE Top Performer’s Life

by Mustafa Juma December 28, 2019

written by Mustafa Juma

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has been showered with blessings by Kenyans after coming to the rescue of a KCPE top performer who had penned suicide note due to lack of school fees.

The 13-year-old child from Nyalenda slums, Kisumu County who scored 391 marks allegedly wrote a suicide note after her parents failed to raise Ksh 50,000 for her secondary education.

The girl, who was a pupil at Xaverian Primary School in Kisumu Central, had received an admission letter from Asumbi Girls and was expected to join her new school in early January 2020.

“I know it is not the only way to solve this problem, but it is the best option for me to take,” read the suicide note, as quoted by Citizen Digital.

This touched the heart of youthful MP who took to social media to announce that he was going to pay the child’s school fees to enable her realize her dreams.

He noted that a child belongs to the community and he would like to give an opportunity to others the same way he was given through fund raising and selling Chang’aa.

“I will pay school fees for this leaner to ensure she achieves her dreams.A child belongs to the community and I would like to give an opportunity to others the same way I was given through fund raising and through selling Chang’aa.Vanity is Vanity,” posted Babu Owino.

I will pay school fees for this leaner to ensure she achieves her dreams.A child belongs to the community and I would like to give an opportunity to others the same way I was given through fund raising and through selling Chang’aa.Vanity is Vanity. pic.twitter.com/X6BDdeRmwe
— Babu Owino (@HEBabuOwino) December 28, 2019

Kenyans were mesmerized by Babu Owino’s kind gesture and started showering him with blessings.

Here are some of their reactions.

Blessings on Blessings Babu Owino for being a savior for that young blood
— luttah jeff (@JeffLutta) December 28, 2019

Wow! That's very kind of you Mhesh . May God bless you more.
— Beatrice Kiche (@KicheKicheb) December 28, 2019

Thank you mheshimiwa
— KENYA MPYA (@RobinKip10) December 28, 2019

Very nice Comrade. Also kindly follow back for a DM. Thank you
— Wangai (@I_Wangai) December 28, 2019

This are the leaders we want in our country…hapo kwa school fee tuko na wewe kama japa na njugu
— KIPLANGAT TESOT (@kiplangat_tesot) December 28, 2019

Wow,Wow this’s emotional Mhesh… I was one of the top students in my KCPE and yes I went through a very hard time.. @mambaizo .kuchunga mang’ombe the 1st term😭.
What you have done to this boy is huge.
— Benedict Kimotho (@BenedictKimotho) December 28, 2019

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Politics

New Twist as Ruto Welcomes Kalonzo to Jubilee

by Mustafa Juma December 27, 2019

written by Mustafa Juma

Deputy President William Ruto on Friday welcomed Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to President Uhuru Kenyatta led Jubilee party.

Taking to social media, Ruto told Kalonzo to feel free and join “the progressive, focused, all-encompassing political movement”.

Ruto said that Jubilee’s priority is the accelerated implementation of the Big4 & Jubilee transformation manifesto.

“Welcome man Stevo to Uhuru’s Jubilee, the progressive, focused, all-encompassing political movement. Our priority is the accelerated implementation of the Big4 & Jubilee transformation manifesto,” he said.

Welcome man Stevo to Uhuru's Jubilee, the progressive, focused, all-encompassing political movement. Our priority is the accelerated implementation of the Big4 & Jubilee transformation manifesto.
William Ruto
Deputy party leader pic.twitter.com/uAoO029DC8
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) December 27, 2019

The second in command was replying to a video in which Kalonzo was hinting that he will in the same camp with president Kenyatta in the next 2022 general elections.

Kalonzo has been under attack by leaders from Ukambani region since making the declaration.

Former Machakos senator Johnstone Muthama Kalonzo for misleading the Community after he announced his undying support to President Kenyatta even beyond 2022.

The former Senator, who recently said that DP Ruto is best suited to succeed Uhuru, accused Kalonzo of auctioning the region for his own political ambitions.

He spoke during a Christmas service at the Light Christian Centre in Machakos town.

However, Machakos County governor Dr Alfred Mutua came out to dismiss both leaders, arguing that they don’t speak for the community.

Mutua took aim at Kalonzo saying he was incapable of securing the vote of Kenyans to be the next President and can only be a supporter of another person.

The governor also took a swipe at Muthama whom he claimed had been ‘busy waging the Kamba community to Deputy President William Ruto so that the Kamba voters become just supporters of others.

Mutua who spoke on Thursday in Machakos County insisted the Kamba nation is not for wager to the highest bidder.

10. I call upon all residents of the Ukambani region and our 2.5 million voter bloc to know that they are leaders and not followers and some of us care, with action, about the struggles and possible amazing rise of our people. pic.twitter.com/iUAutiMolN
— Dr. Alfred Mutua (@DrAlfredMutua) December 26, 2019

With DP Ruto welcoming Kalonzo to Jubilee, who do you think Kalonzo will be working with come 2022?

December 27, 2019 0 comment

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Kenya Navy in Deep Trouble After Abandoning Stranded Fishermen in The Sea For 17 Days

by Mustafa Juma December 27, 2019

written by Mustafa Juma

Kenya Navy has found itself on a chopping board after reports emerged that it had abandoned stranded fishermen in Indian ocean after their boat capsized.

The eight fishermen who miraculously survived 17 days in the Indian Ocean along the Kenyan coast were spotted and rescued by marine police on patrol on Christmas Day.

“Their boat were taken to the deep waters and capsized by strong winds and they have been in the ocean,” said Malindi Sub County Police Commander Vitalis Otieno who confirmed the incident.

They had been reported missing at Ziwayu beach, on the north coast and were using an Alhafidh Fibre 15HP boat.

Upon their rescue, the eight were rushed to Malindi Sub County Hospital for a medical check-up.

However, the internet has been set ablaze after the victims narrated their ordeal in the sea.

On their 9th day in the sea, they spotted Kenya Navy soldiers who were on patrol.

Stricken by thirst and hunger, they tried to ask for help, but the soldiers ignored them.

They then tried to ask for drinking water and food, a request that was also ignored.

The eight survived on salty sea water and dry fish for 17 days.

Lucky To Be Alive: Four fishermen missing for 17 days found alive at sea. Their boat ran out of fuel and drifted, in Ziwayu, Kilifi

They fed on 58Kgs of lobster and fish they had caught

They were rescued, treated at Malindi sub-county hospital#Tonight @lillian_muli pic.twitter.com/ZXFUSscrVX
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) December 26, 2019

The move displayed by Kenya Navy has angered Kenyans who have flocked social media to bash them over failure to rescue stranded Kenyans.

The Navy is now being accused of leaving innocent Kenyans to die in the sea.

Here are some of the reactions.

Fishermen were lost at sea for 18 days. Kenya Navy found them on the 9th day. The fishermen begged for help. Our "good and kind Kenya Navy" refused and left them to die.
— juma G. 🇰🇪 (@jumaf3) December 27, 2019

The Fishermen who survived for 17 days in the open ocean represent the true spirit & hustle in each Kenyan patriot and the Kenya Navy represented a government detached from its people. System vs Patriots.
— Blue. (@Ak17Angry) December 27, 2019

Shame on Kenya Navy for ignoring those fishermen in the deep sea. But thank God for their safe return. Allahu Akbar!
— Empower the Northern Frontier (@TheRealNjeruz17) December 27, 2019

So Kenya Navy found those fisherman that survived for 17 days stranded in the deep sea on their 9th day but the guys left them for dead just because they didn't get orders. "Kenya Navy" is a disgrace! pic.twitter.com/ilm77trriX
— SENIOR (@REPTILE_OBERI) December 27, 2019

If those guys had died in the ocean(God Forbid) kenya navy would have now spent millions to retrieve the bodies and later get praises for that. What kind of inhuman act is this bana.#ShamelessKenyaNavy
— K.O.T G.O.A.T™🗯🇰🇪 (@ItsJohnMwendaH) December 27, 2019

When someone tells me Kenya Navy they are good while I know walinyima watu hata maji shame on them. pic.twitter.com/A0ByMYLOXP
— Opura victor /#Mcopuratheactor (@opura254) December 27, 2019

Kenya Navy is a disgrace to KDF,while their brothers the Kenya Army are busy fighting alshaabab in somalia,they are busy in Kenya rehearsing to entertain their despots on national holidays
Its just an entertainment unit for the President.
— UMOJA FINEST (@dawn_ochieng) December 27, 2019

Kenya Navy will come out claiming they did their best to save the lives of the fishermen later just to save their face, shame!
— 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐳𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧™🇰🇪 🇰🇪 (@ItsKemey) December 27, 2019

Maybe they're not in this photo but if, indeed, the Kenya Navy refused to save the fishermen who'd drifted in the sea and left them for death is one disappointing time to be Kenyan. It's such a shame of no magnitude.

But we were, also, not told how they survived the 17 days. pic.twitter.com/zjlVmMBfvY
— Abuya O. Abuya (@AbuyaOAbuya) December 27, 2019

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