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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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How to Apply For KDF 2019 Job Vacancies ( Requirements, Procedure & Deadline)

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Are you willing to join the Kenya Defence Forces? Well, then this is your chance! The government through the Ministry of Defence has announced a massive recruitment of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets, specialist officers, general duty recruits tradesmen/women and Defence Forces constables into defence forces.

However, the prospective candidates willing to join the Kenya Defence Forces MUST meet the following conditions and academic qualifications:

a. General Conditions

(1) Be Kenyan citizen with no dual citizenship.

(2) Be in possession of a valid Kenyan National Identity Card. (4 Copies of National Identity Card and PIN certificate)

(3) Age – between 18 and 26 years old for GSO Cadets, General Duty Recruits and Tradesmen/women with Certificate/Government Trade Test, not above 30 years for Specialist Officers, Tradesmen/women with Diploma, and not above 39 years for Chaplains/Imams.

(4) Be physically and medically fit in accordance with the KDF standards.

(5) Have no criminal record.

(6) Minimum Height: (a) Men 1.60m (5ft 3in). (b) Women 1.52m (5ft).

(7) Minimum Weight: (a) Men 54.55 Kg (120 lb). (b) Women 50.00 Kg (110 lb).

(8) Female candidates must NOT be pregnant at the time of recruitment and during the entire duration of training.

b. Minimum Academic Qualifications

(1) General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets. Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one Science subject. The training period for this category will cover three (3) years leading to a BSc in Military Science and Security Studies upon completion.

(2) Specialist Officers. Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one science subject. Must be a holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/institution and be registered with a statutory body where applicable. The training period for Specialist Officers will not be less than three months.

(3) Servicemen/women (General Duty) Recruits Must hold a minimum mean grade of D (plain) in KCSE.

(4) Tradesmen/women. Prospective candidates willing to apply must satisfy the conditions and requirements given below.

(a) Technicians. A minimum mean grade of C (Plain) in KCSE, a relevant Diploma or above from a recognized Institution and be registered with the relevant statutory bodies, where applicable. (b) Artisans. A minimum mean grade of D+ (Plus) in KCSE and either a relevant certificate with Government Trade Test Grade II or Craft II from a recognized Institution.

(5) Constables

(a) Be a retired Kenya Defence Forces Service Member or a retired National Youth Serviceman/woman. (b) Be between the ages of 30 and 55 years old for retired KDF and between 35 and 45 years old for retired NYS. (c) Possess a Discharge Certificate with a minimum rating of “Very Good” in conduct. (d) Must have served for at least 9 years Colour Service for retired honourably from KDF.

Vacancies.

a. General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets

b. Specialist Officers. In addition to the minimum academic qualifications, Specialist Officers must posses’ qualifications and where necessary be registered with the relevant Statutory Bodies for the vacancies below:

(1) Medical Officers.

Must hold at least a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and be registered with Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB).

(2) Pharmacists.

Must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB).

(3) Nursing Officers.

Must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).

(4) Dentists.

Must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery and be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB).

(5) Laboratory Technologists.

Must hold a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology/Medical Laboratory Science.

(6) Counselling Psychologists.

Must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Counselling Psychology.

(7) Public Health Officers.

Must hold at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health/Environmental Science.

(8) Cyber Security/Digital Forensic/IT Officers.

Must hold at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Software Engineering/Networking. Certification in Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, and Ethical hacking or Information Security analysis will be added advantage.

(9) Engineers. Must hold at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical, Electrical & Electronics, Telecommunication, Instrumentation and Control, Mechanical, Marine, Biomedical, Naval Architecture and Mechatronics Engineering and be registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).

(10) Journalists.

Must hold at least a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication majoring either in Broadcast Production or Public Relations with at least two (2) years working experience.

(11) Lawyers.

Must hold at least a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University, be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, hold a current and valid practicing certificate with at least two (2) years practicing experience. Experience in litigation will be an added advantage.

(12) Physical Training Officers.

Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science or Bachelor of Education (Physical Education).

(13) Finance/Accounting Officers.

Must hold at least a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance/Accounting option).

(14) Music Specialists.

Must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Music.

(15) Chaplains/Imams.

Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Theology/Islamic studies from a recognized Institution. Protestant Churches and Roman Catholic Chaplains must be ordained Ministers and recommended by Archbishop and Episcopal Conference respectively. Imams must be recommended by the Chief Kadhi.

(16) Hospitality Management/Catering Officers.

Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management/ Food Production.

(17) Entrepreneurship and Management Officers.

Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship.

(18) Statistics Officers.

Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics/Applied Statistics/Actuarial Science.

(19) Procurement & Supply Chain Management Officers.

Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management /Purchasing & Supplies Management.

(20) Library and Information Officers.

Must hold at least Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science.

(21) Project Managers.

Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Project Planning and Management.

(22) Quantity Surveyors.

Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Survey and registered with Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS).

(23) Oceanographers.

Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Oceanography.

(24) Dock Masters.

Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nautical Science.

  1. Tradesmen/women

(1) Diploma

(a) Accounting/Finance/CPA II

(b) Aeronautical Engineering (A&E)

(c) Archives and Record Management

(d) Automotive Engineering

(e) Building and Construction

(f) Carpentry and Joinery

(g) Community Health & Development

(h) Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)

(i) Computer Science/Information Technology

(j) Counseling Psychology

(k) Electrical and Electronics Engineering

(l) Electrical and Instrumentation/Control Engineering

(m) Human Resource Management

(n) Journalism (Print Journalist, Audio – Visual Producer)

(o) Marine Engineering

(p) Mechanical Engineering (Plant/Production)

(q) Medical Laboratory

(r) Music

(s) Painting/Coating Technology

(t) Para Legal

(u) Pharmaceutical Technology

(v) Plumbing and Pipe Fitting/Plumbing Technology

(w) Project Planning and Management

(x) Public Health/Environmental Science

(y) Purchasing and Supplies Management

(z) Radiography

(aa) Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

(bb) Research Skills Development

(cc) Sales and Marketing

(dd) Tailoring

(ee) Telecommunication Engineering

(ff) Warehouse/Store Keeping Management

(gg) Welding & Fabrication

(2) Certificate

(a) Auto/Motor Vehicle Electrical

(b) Automotive/Motor Vehicle Mechanics

(c) Carpentry and Joinery

(d) Composite Manufacturing Technology

(e) Electrical and Electronics

(f) Marine/Ship Construction

(g) Masonry and Brick Laying

(h) Plant Mechanics

(j) Plant Operations (Heavy Plant/Crane/Forklift/Tug Operations)

(k) Plumbing and Pipe Fitting

(l) Welding and Fabrication

Clear photocopies of relevant academic certificates and current National Identity Card (ID) MUST be attached to the application and be addressed to the:

Assistant Chief of the Defence Forces (Personnel and Logistics)

Ministry of Defence Defence Headquarters

Ulinzi House P O Box 40668 – 00100 NAIROBI

The applications to reach the addressee on or before 7th November 2019.

Candidates who will be shortlisted for Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/women shall be notified through the print media from 17th to 23rd November 2019.

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Why pacemakers dropped back as Kipchoge approached finish line

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Eliud Kipchoge has become the first athlete to run a marathon in under two hours, beating the mark by 20 seconds.

The Kenyan, 34, covered the 26.2 miles (42.2km) in one hour 59 minutes 40 seconds in the Ineos 1:59 Challenge in Vienna, Austria on Saturday.

It will not be recognised as the official marathon world record because it was not in open competition and he used a team of rotating pacemakers.

“This shows no-one is limited,” said Kipchoge.

“Now I’ve done it, I am expecting more people to do it after me.”

The Olympic champion – who holds the official marathon world record of 2:01:39, set in Berlin, Germany in 2018 – missed out by 25 seconds in a previous attempt at the Italian Grand Prix circuit at Monza in 2017.

Also Read: History Made! Eliud Kipchoge Becomes First Human to Run a Marathon in Under 2 Hours

Knowing he was about to make history on the home straight, the pacemakers dropped back to let Kipchoge sprint over the line alone, roared on by a large crowd in the Austrian capital.

The four-time London Marathon winner embraced his wife Grace, grabbed a Kenyan flag and was mobbed by his pacemakers, including many of the world’s best middle and long-distance runners.

Kipchoge, who compared the feat to being the first man on the moon in build-up to the event, said he had made history just as Britain’s Sir Roger Bannister did in running the first sub four-minute mile in 1954.

“I’m feeling good. After Roger Bannister made history, it took me another 65 years. I’ve tried but I’ve done it,” said the Kenyan.

“This shows the positivity of sport. I want to make it a clean and interesting sport. Together when we run, we can make it a beautiful world.”

With a leading pace car beaming green lasers on to the road to indicate the required pace of 2:50 per kilometre, Kipchoge never went slower than 2:52 for any.

To break the mark, he had to run 100m in 17.08 seconds 422 times in a row at a speed of 21.1kph (13.1 mph).

He was 10 seconds ahead of schedule at the halfway mark, before appearing to slow with a few 2:52 kilometres, only to regain the pace and kick on in the final stages.

Kipchoge was assisted by a team of 42 pacemakers, including Olympic 1500m champion Matthew Centrowitz, Olympic 5,000m silver medallist Paul Chelimo and the Ingebrigtsen brothers Jakob, Filip and Henrik.

They rotated in and out, running in formation around Kipchoge, with former 1500m and 5,000m world champion Bernard Lagat anchoring the final leg.

“They are among the best athletes in the world – so thank you,” added Kipchoge. “I appreciate them for accepting this job. We did this one together.”

Kipchoge’s coaches delivered him water and energy gels by bike over 4.4 laps of a 5.97-mile course in the city’s Prater park, instead of having to pick refreshments up from a table as in normal competition marathons.

These aids are not allowed under the rules of the IAAF, athletics’ world governing body, which is why it will not recognise this feat as the official marathon world record.

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History Made! Eliud Kipchoge Becomes First Human to Run a Marathon in Under 2 Hours

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Eliud Kipchoge has made history by being the first human to run a marathon in under two hours.

Kipchoge crossed the finish line in 1:59:40.

When he started the race, he was greeted with a misty autumnal morning and a smattering of fans for his bid to run an unofficial sub-two hour marathon.

The marathon world record holder’s highly controlled attempt to break the two-hour barrier started at 8:15am local time (6.15 GMT) and organisers and there was a crowd of up to 8,000 in Vienna’s Prater Park.

Kipchoge ran 4.4 laps of a 9.6 kilometre course, consisting of a long straight with a loop at each end.

The sport’s governing body, the IAAF, will not recognise the run as an official record because it is not in open competition and it uses in and out pacemakers.

Kipchoge, 34, the reigning Olympic champion who set an official world record of 2:01.39 at the Berlin marathon in September last year, missed out by 26 seconds when he previously attempted to break the two-hour barrier in Monza in May 2017, a race run without spectators.

The 34-year-old was supported by 41 pacemakers who ran in rotating groups and formed a V shape around Kipchoge – as opposed to a diamond formation in Monza – to try and protect him from the wind.

They followed an electric pace car that was programmed to complete the course in 1:59.50 to ensure that Kipchoge ran a steady pace. 

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Brace yourselves for heavy rainfall if you are in these parts of Kenya

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu and Mombasa are among the major towns that the weatherman warns will experience heavy rainfall between Thursday, October 10 and Monday, October 14.

In an advisory shared with the public on Thursday, the Kenya Meteorological Department (MET) said the heavy downpour will be accompanied by strong winds.

Nyeri, Meru, Kakamega, Kisii, Machakos and Taita Taveta will also be affected in the said-period.

Other counties that will experience the extreme weather patterns include: Vihiga, Nandi, Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, Trans-Nzoia, Bungoma, Bomet, Uasin Gishu, Kericho, Nyamira, Siaya, Migori, Homa Bay and Busia.

Narok, Laikipia, Baringo, Murang’a, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, Kirinyaga, Kiambu and Nyandarua will also experience heavy rainfall.

Besides Mombasa, other affected counties in the Coast region include Kilifi, Kwale, Tana River and Lamu.

Wajir, Garissa and Mandera counties in the North-Eastern region will also be hit by heavy rains.

Makueni, Turkana, Marsabit and Samburu are the other counties that will experience heavy downpour between Thursday, October 10 and Monday.

MET advises the residents of the listed areas to be vigilant, and, at the same time, look out for potential flashfloods.

“Flood waters may suddenly appear even in places where it has not rained heavily and can be deeper and faster than they look. Residents are advised to avoid driving through, or walking in, moving water or open fields and not to shelter under trees and near grilled windows to minimise exposure to lighting strikes,” said MET.

“People in landslide-prone areas should be on high alert. The heavy rains and moderate to strong winds may result in storm surges along the coast; hence fishermen and all in the Marine industry should be on high alert,” said the weatherman.

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Sarah Wairimu Finally Freed on Tough Conditions

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The widow of the late Dutch tycoon, Sarah Wairimu-Cohen, has been freed on Ksh4 million bond after spending 44 days in detention.

Wairimu has been freed on Sh2m cash bail and ordered not to set foot on any properties associated with murdered husband.

Justice Jessie Lessit said Friday that the prosecution failed to prove that Sarah is a flight risk.

The judge also dismissed the prosecution’s argument that Wairimu acted in contempt when she said, at Cohen’s burial on September 24, that she knew her late husband’s killers and that their days were numbered.

Wairimu is accused, alongside two other suspects, of killing Cohen, who went missing on July 19, and found dead in an underground water tank in his Kitisuru home on September 13.

The prosecution expressed their disappointment at Sarah’s release from custody.

“We are praying to be allowed to seek legal redress at the Court of Appeal,” said the prosecution after Wairimu was freed.

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Flying Silverstone is Like Agreeing to Commit Suicide, Reactions as Plane Crashes on Take-off

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kenyans on twitter have emitted mixed reactions after a plane operated by Silverstone Air crashed at the Nairobi game park near Wilson Airport shortly after take-off on Friday with an unknown number of passengers.

The plane was headed to Lamu via Mombasa.

A communications representative from Silverstone said that one of the plane’s engines failed, resulting in the accident.

The Kenya Red Cross has tweeted, saying the plane “developed a technical glitch while taking off”.

But Kenyans are not buying any of the explanations.

A renown blogger Lord Abraham Mutai now says that flying silverstone is like agreeing to commit suicide.

He says the company is openly mismanaged with the most poorly maintained fleet

Last year, another renown blogger Robert Alai put the Air company on spot over its operations. The blogger had intimated that the mess on Silverstone air would soon cost lives.

In the same last year, there was a scare at Wilson Airport after one of the engines of the Silverstone Air flight from Diani failed after take off.

According to passengers on the flight from Ukunda, the plane developed mechanical problems immediately after take off and the passengers were told that one of the engines had failed so they were told to prepare for any eventualities.

Alai has once again revisited his last years’s tweet which had put Silverstone under harsh criticism.

Alai had said that no matter how many times they advertise, Skyward and Silverstone were a complete risk.

He argued that Kenya shouldn’t be having planes which are used for cargo at night and converted to accommodate passengers during the day.

One of their plane had crashed in Utawala because of overloading.

“October 2018 tweet on Skyward and Silverstone. Exactly one year later, it happened. Apart from the risk to passengers on board, the smuggling of contraband into the country through Wilson is crazy!!! One day they will smuggle worse things,” reads Alai’s tweet.

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Mombasa Bound Plane Crashes on Take-off at Wilson Airport

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Mombasa bound Silverstone Air plane has crashed earlier Friday morning from its takeoff at Wilson Airport, Nairobi.

The plane that was heading to Lamu via Mombasa geared off the runway and crushed metres from the airport.

Several passengers were rushed to various city hospitals after sustaining injuries in the 9 am incident.

The aircraft was heading to Lamu, according to airport officials.

A communications representative from Silverstone says that one of the plane’s engines failed, resulting in the accident.

The Kenya Red Cross has tweeted, saying the plane “developed a technical glitch while taking off”.

Rescue operations are underway.

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Amehepa Mazishi Kwa Khalwale! Funny Reactions as Ruto Heads to Vienna to Cheer Eliud Kipchoge

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Deputy President Dr William Ruto on Thursday night jetted out of the country to cheer and support Eliud Kipchoge ahead of his historical INEOS 1:59 challenge.

According to former statehouse employee who currently works in DP Ruto’s office , the DP left the country to Vienna where he event will be held on Saturday morning.

The move by the DP to jet out of the country in support of Kipchoge has seen Kenyans on twitter hilarious react.

Over the weekends, the DP is used to criss-crossing the country launching various projects, holding harambes in churches and attending funeral services.

Kenyans now say that the DP went to Vienna to avoid a burial ceremony at his ally Boni Khalwale’s home.

The former Kakamega senator lost his wife Adelaide Khalwale and the burial is scheduled for this Saturday.

Here are some of the reactions.

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Mariga Cannot Even be Employed at Brookside as a Cleaner- Boniface Mwangi

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

We thought it is over, but it seems not yet done! Former Harambee Stars footballer McDonald Mariga’s Kibra parliamentary candidature has continued to spark debate not only on social media, but also from activists.

Activist Boniface Mwangi who was appearing on KTN News’ point blank show on Wednesday night has accused president Uhuru Kenyatta and and his deputy Dr William Ruto of playing around with the lives of Kibra people.

The activist says the president and his deputy were wrong to impose Mariga to the people of Kibra.

Mwangi says the two leaders do not mean any good to Kibra people by imposing to them a person who cannot communicate, cannot legislate, cannot lead and has no papers.

He says Mariga cannot not even get employed at Brookside company as a cleaner, since papers are needed for any job at the company.

He further accused Mariga of faking his age and not being able to vote after all.

According to the human rights activist, President Kenyatta would have given Mariga a job at K24 as a football pundit instead of forcing him to Kibra people.

Mwangi’s statement comes a day after ODM party members raised concerns over what they claimed as Jubilee party’s plans to rig the upcoming November 7 by-elections.

The Raila Odinga-led party had to meet IEBC officials on Wednesday morning demanding the updated Kibra register of voters, where it was agreed that the register will be available next week.

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Governor Granton Samboja Impeached

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Taita-Taveta County governor Granton Samboja has been impeached.

This is after thirty Taita-Taveta Members of County Assembly (MCAs) voted in favour of Governor Samboja’s impeachment.

The MCAs have accused Governor Samboja of gross misconduct.

According to a local daily, three MCAs were absent during the heated afternoon session which preferred ouster of the county chief. 

Recently, Governor Samboja said he would petition the president to have the county government dissolved.Several political leaders have joined the mediation efforts to settle the disputes but none has yielded fruits.

The ward reps unanimously voted in favour of a special motion moved by Rong’e MCA Harris Keke after a four-hour debate.

Samboja was impeached on seven grounds, including gross misconduct, misleading the county assembly and misrepresentation of facts to the public with an aim of inciting the public against the county Assembly.

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Odibets Announces Free Bets For Over 200,000 Kenyans

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

In line with the customer service this week, one of the fastest growing betting firms in Kenya, Odibets.com has announced free bet offers to their customers.

This declaration was made by Odibets country marketing manager Aggrey Sayi on Tuesday as the CSW takes effect in most corporate organizations.

For every 5 bets worth 50 bob, each punter will automatically receive Ksh 50 from Odibets as bonus.

“As we celebrate customer service week, we want to appreciate our customers by giving them consistent free bets to win BIG” said Mr. Sayi, Odibets.com country marketing manager reiterating the company’s commitment to give the best betting experience and commitment to sports development in the country.

However, these aren’t the only betting offers on the sports betting company which has been producing millionaires. Attractive betting odds are a big influencer for many customers who pick Odibets as their betting platform of choice.

According to Alex Odari, a painter from Vihiga who won 404,735 twice two days ago with a stake of 49 bob on 11 teams- including the Odibets win boost. He already paid 70,000 as tithe to his church and plans to open a paint shop in Nairobi from his balance.

Another winner, Joseph Karenju from Nyeri who used to bet with another betting company that wasn’t cleared by BCLB and won over 445,041/= thrice on the same day as Odari. He likes to stake small to increase his margins on multibets. He avoided the Manchester curse to win big.

While betting is an enjoyable pass-time and enjoyable, Aggrey advises punters to bet responsibly. He also reiterated the company’s commitment to kit 35000 sports teams around the country as it seeks to promote sporting activities. Visit odibets here and view their blog here.

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Things Turn Messy, Noisy With Casualties as MCAs Clash Over Elachi’s Dramatic Return

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Nairobi ward representatives clashed on Wednesday morning hours after embattled County Assembly Speaker, Beatrice Elachi, made a dramatic return to office.

Elachi had been out of office for 13 months following her controversial ouster by the city MCAs.

A section of the MCAs, affiliated to Jubilee Party, on Wednesday protested against her come-back, claiming she is a “biased” Speaker, who is currently inclined towards the ODM wing in the post-handshake deal.

Police were forced to hurl teargas at the MCAs as they clashed bitterly at City Hall over Elachi.

Videos circulating on social media show window panes at Elachi’s office broken and the room evidently in a messy state.

In one of the short video clips, a shirtless male MCA seats on the floor as Elachi tries to calm him down.

In another video clip, Elachi is seen rinsing her eyes with water to relieve herself of the teargas effect.

On Wednesday, Elachi made the comeback in a manner eerily similar to the way she was ejected from the office when drama erupted inside City Hall on the afternoon of September 10.

Vowing to play rough, Elachi held a press conference inside her office where she proceeded to demand respect from the Jubilee Party.

For her protection, the Speaker brought an entourage of eight people who cheered her on shouting “Ingwe”.

“In Nairobi County, we have a good relationship with member but the leadership intimidates and manipulates members and the governor. This manipulation, they did it to Kidero…the cartels are all over. I want to thank the members for yesterday. You can’t use the floor of the House to insult women. When you abuse the prime minister, you are abusing Mama Ida,” said Elachi.

The Speaker said that she will crackdown on illegal foreign travel by ward representatives, and urged embassies not to allow MCAs to travel outside the country if their documents don’t have her signature.

“Do not allow any member of the Nairobi County Assembly to travel outside the country without the signature of the Speaker, because that is what they are using to intimidate the members,” said Elachi.

The Speaker accused the Nairobi County Assembly leadership of intimidation, manipulation and lack of respect for her office.

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Details of IEBC, ODM Meeting Over Kibra Mini Polls

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party on Wednesday morning held a meeting with Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission at Anniversary Towers over the upcoming Kibra constituency by-elections.

The meeting followed concerns raised by the Raila Odinga-led party over Kibra voters register where ODM had claimed that Jubilee party had manipulated the register to rig the polls.

During the meeting, the two came to a conclusion that the register which ODM was demanding will be available for the public on 18th October 2019.

They also agreed that in this elections,there will be no transmission of results as it has been a norm in most polls . The commission said that the whole process will be done manually.

IEBC agreed to use the 2017 voter register in the November 7 by-election after a two-hour meeting with ODM leaders in Nairobi.

The commission’s chairman Wafula Chebukati said that all poll officials who participate in Kibra by-elections will be shared with the political parties through the officer of the registrar of parties and if there are any issues those concerns will be raised by the parties.


De La Rue will print ballot papers.

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Tough Talking Elachi Vows to Play Rough on Rogue Nairobi MCAs

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

After 13 months in the cold, embattled Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Beatrice Elachi made a dramatic return to her office on Wednesday morning.

Elachi made the comeback in a manner eerily similar to the way she was ejected from the office when drama erupted inside City Hall on the afternoon of September 10.

Vowing to play rough, Elachi held a press conference inside her office where she proceeded to demand respect from the Jubilee Party.

For her protection, the Speaker brought an entourage of eight people who cheered her on shouting “Ingwe”.

“In Nairobi County, we have a good relationship with member but the leadership intimidates and manipulates members and the governor. This manipulation, they did it to Kidero…the cartels are all over. I want to thank the members for yesterday. You can’t use the floor of the House to insult women. When you abuse the prime minister, you are abusing Mama Ida,” said Elachi.

The Speaker said that she will crackdown on illegal foreign travel by ward representatives, and urged embassies not to allow MCAs to travel outside the country if their documents don’t have her signature.

“Do not allow any member of the Nairobi County Assembly to travel outside the country without the signature of the Speaker, because that is what they are using to intimidate the members,” said Elachi.

The Speaker accused the Nairobi County Assembly leadership of intimidation, manipulation and lack of respect for her office.

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Bobi Wine Under House Arrest as Police Surround His Home, Again

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Ugandan Police and military on Tuesday night pitched camp at Musician and opposition politician Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine’s home in yet another move to put him under house arrest.

According to Bobi Wine, police surrounded his home and private property, One Love Beach Busabala from 11:00 pm on Tuesday.

The People Power leader says the police have intentions of putting him under house arrest and block his planned Independence Day Concert, which is 156th concert in Uganda so far.

Bobi Wine has accused the Yoweri Museveni-led government for denying him right to sing and perform in his own country.

“Since 11:00pm, police & military surrounded my home & my private property, One Love Beach Busabala, in yet another move to place me under house arrest & block our Independence Day music concert. 156th concert so far! For singing truth to power, I can’t perform in my own country,” reads Bobi Wine’s post on twitter.

The inspector general of police Martins Okoth Ochola had earlier on canceled the Kyadondo East MP’s music concert.

Ochola in his letter dated October 2, but released on Tuesday to Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP), said Kyagulanyi did not consider the preparatory plans for medical care, traffic control, crowd control and security. 

“The serves to inform you that the notice to the inspector general of police has remarkably deficiencies, which do not guarantee lawfulness, safety, security for the public and organisers,” reads Ochola’s letter by AIGP Asuman Mugenyi. 

Kampala Metropolitan police spokesman, Patrick Onyango, quoting Ochola’s letter said police in Kampala won’t be in position to provide adequate security since police officers will be at the independence celebrations in Sironko and other authorized venues. 

Kyagulanyi had scheduled a music show dubbed ‘Osobola’ at his One Love Beach in Busabala in Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality in Wakiso district. 

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Elachi Back in Office, Set to Receive Governor Sonko at Airport

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Beatrice Elachi is back in office as Nairobi County Assembly Speaker following a court order that reinstated her after impeachment.

In a short video circulated to newsrooms by the County Government’s Director of Communications Elkana Jacob, Elachi is heard telling Governor Mike Sonko that she is back and ready to receive him at the airport when he arrives from France.

She did not have kind words for MCAs who kicked her out of office in dramatic scenes that went viral on social media in September last year.

Elachi had stayed away from office following acrimony from a section of County Assembly members who were opposed to her reinstatement, but she walked in on Wednesday and assumed her responsibility.

Ngara MCA Chege Mwaura, who has been acting in the position, however, insists he is still in charge.

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