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VIDEO: Pastor Ng’ang’a apologises to Linus Kaikai over death threats

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Controversial Neno Evangelism pastor James Maina Ng’ang’a has finally apologized to journalist Linus Kaikai over death threats he allegedly directed at the journalist.

Pastor Ng’ang’a apologized to Mr. Kaikai before Kiambu Law Courts Chief Magistrate Patricia Gichohi.

“I apologize to Mr. Kaikai if he was angered by those utterances… I did not mean it that way…” said a humble Pastor Ng’ang’a in a video uploaded to Twitter by Mr. Kaikai, the Director of Strategy and Innovation at Royal Media Services.

“I have today forgiven Pastor James Ng’ang’a of Neno Evangelism for the threats to life he directed at me in March this year,” tweeted the veteran journalist.

“Pastor Ng’ang’a apologized to me before Chief Magistrate Patricia Gichohi at the Kiambu Law Courts and I accepted the apology.”

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Kisumu couple arrested for beating up census officers

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

2019 Census exercise kicked off with a lot of shocking incidences being reported. After a gang raping incident that happened in Maseno on Saturday night, a man and his wife are being held at Kisumu Central Police Station after attacking a chief and village elder who had accompanied census officers at their house in Obunga slums.

In the Sunday incident, the man, identified as Richard Ochieng, bit the fingers of a village elder while his wife hit the area Assitant chief with a piece of brick, hurting him on his thigh.

Acting Kanyakwar Chief Maurice Ojwang said the couple had chased away the enumerators on Saturday night and were never counted, prompting him to accompany them on Sunday alongside police officers.

The chief said when they got to the couple’s house, the woman started wailing and causing commotion before calling his husband who was away.

When her husband arrived, he also started shouting and as police attempted to handcuff him, he severely bit the village elder’s fingers.

The couple has since then been taken to police custody.

Chief Ojwang further added that the family has been difficult even during polio vaccination exercises in the community, insisting that they never want their kids to be treated.

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Census enumerator gang raped, robbed by unknown attackers

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

A census enumerator attached to Maseno, Kisumu County, has been hospitalized after she was on Saturday night gang raped and robbed by unknown attackers.

Confirming the incident, Nyanza police boss Dr. Vincent Makhoha said a hunt has since been launched for the attackers.

According to Dr. Makhoha, the woman was ambushed outside her gate after she had been dropped off by her supervisor following completion of the exercise.

He added that the suspects were hiding in a thicket near the woman’s gate and pounced on her immediately she was dropped off.

The police boss further stated that the County Statistics Department has been ordered to immediately suspend the supervisor who dropped the woman due to negligence.

The supervisor as well as police officers who were deployed in the area to offer security for the census team have also been summoned to record statements with the police in Maseno who are probing the incident.

However, this is not a first police case being investigated in 2019 census exercise.

Last week, a census supervisor was arrested in Nyamira for allegedly misusing gadgets for the exercise that kicked off on Saturday evening.

Gilbert Maranga, the ICT census supervisor at Kemera is said to have been issued with a census tablet and power bank but went missing.

Lensa Apondi, the census coordinator in Nyamira, told police on Wednesday that the supervisor could not be located.

He recorded a statement at Sengera police station and officers were deployed to search for the ‘missing’ officer.

According to Nyamira county commissioner Amos Mariba,  the officer was found at Princess Pub in Kisii and arrested.

However, none of the gadgets were in his possession at the time.

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Gospel Artist and former Milele FM Presenter Kidnapped in Nairobi

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kenyans have flocked social media urging the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to help trace gospel artist and former Milele FM radio presenter Geoffrey Kwatemba who was kidnapped in Nairobi on Saturday night.

Kwatemba had attended his fellow artist Doreen Otipo’s song launch in West Pokot before being abducted on his return to Nairobi by unknown people.

According to the latest reports, the assailants are demanding a ransom of Ksh500,000 for his release.

Kwatemba has worked for various media houses including, KBC Radio Taifa 92.9FM, Sauti Ya Mkenya, Mulembe FM, Sayare Radio, Biblia Husema Broadcasting and Sema Radio 88.9FM.

He currently works as Machakos County government communication officer.

He has released a number of songs among them; Yangula, Omwoyo, Yananga, Yohana, Khwekanile, Umeinuliwa, Tafuta Bwana, Hakuna Mwingine, Nena na Moyo, Obuyanzi, Niwe Wenyene, and Sasa Narudi.

Below are some of the reactions from concerned Kenyans.

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Keroche Breweries owners released on Ksh.12M cash bail

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

A Nairobi court has freed Keroche Breweries owners Tabitha Karanja and husband Joseph Karanja on Sh10 million and Sh 2 million cash bail respectively after denying Sh14.4b tax fraud charges.

The Court has given them seven days to deposit the cash bail in court.

Appearing before Nairobi Chief Magistrate Francis Andayi, Mrs. Karanja pleaded not guilty on behalf of Keroche Breweries.

The court noted that the couple’s bail terms would be different taking into consideration Mr. Karanja’s health.

“Joseph Karanja is to pay cash bail Ksh. 2million within seven days while Mrs. Karanja should pay Ksh. 10million immediately or deposit Ksh. ” Magistrate Andayi said.

The third accused– Keroche Breweries– was ordered to pay Ksh. 10million cash bail within seven days failure to which all the directors will be arrested.

The Magistrate added that the couple are investors of the country and there was no evidence showing that they pose a flight risk.

He however noted that if they wish to travel they will have to confirm with the court and ensure it does not affect subsequent hearings.

Earlier, the Prosecution had declared that they would not oppose their release on bail but asked that the court to consider the Ksh. 14billion under investigation.

“Consider if found guilty the sentence is of a fine double the tax evaded or to an imprisonment of ten years or both,” Alexander Muteti said.

He further asked the court to direct that the two surrender their passports and not leave court jurisdiction.

According to him, the accused persons have been aware that the taxman required clarification on the matter as they were summoned to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) offices.

“She (Mrs. Karanja) made an appearance before KRA and as per the letter before the court, KRA went out of their way to engage them,” the Prosecutor added.

He insisted on the gravity of the offence saying it is a condition the court should consider when setting bail.

RELEASED ON HEALTH REASONS

However, Senior Counsel James Orengo who is representing Keroche, said the Ksh. 14billion is in dispute and there is a statutory process for settling any dispute in relation to tax demand.

The advocate noted that the company directors are presumed innocent and there was no evidence tabled in court showing that the Ksh. 14billion be taken into account in determining bail.

He further opposed the Prosecution’s request to have the couple deposit travel documents saying it won’t be necessary because of the enterprise they run.

The lawyer also revealed that Mr. Karanja cannot be kept in custody due to health reasons.

“He has recently undergone a surgery…police were able to release him before 10 last night (Thursday). Despite his medical condition and being granted a free bond he has been able to appear in court,” Orengo said.

The case will be mentioned on September 2 and the pre-trial hearing on September 24.

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Keroche Director Joseph Karanja released

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Keroche Breweries Limited Director Joseph Karanja has been released from police custody on request by his doctor. His wife Tabitha Karanja will be arraigned tomorrow Friday.

Karen Hospital had advised the Directorate of Criminal Investigations ( DCI) against detaining Joseph Karanja in a police cell.

In a letter issued on Thursday 22 August, 2019, the hospital says he has a serious heart condition.

According to Dr Gikonyo of Karen Hospital, Joseph Karanja has undergone a life saving surgery and keeping him under police custody will greatly endanger his life.

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Karen Hospital warns DCI against detaining Keroche Breweries Director

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Karen Hospital has advised the Directorate of Criminal Investigations ( DCI) against detaining Keroche Breweries Director Joseph Karanja in a police cell.

In a letter issued on Thursday 22 August, 2019, the hospital says he has a serious heart condition.

According to Dr Gikonyo of Karen Hospital, Joseph Karanja has undergone a life saving surgery and keeping him under police custody will greatly endanger his life.

Joseph Karanja and his wife Tabitha Karanja were on Thursday afternoon arrested over alleged Sh14.4b tax evasion following orders from the Director of Public  Prosecutions Noordin Haji.

The public prosecutor had on Wednesday ordered the arrest of Keroche Breweries Limited proprietors over allegations of Sh14 billion tax fraud.

The entrepreneurs through their lawyer James Orengo had on Thursday morning moved to court seeking to stop DPP Noordin Haji from prosecuting them for 10 counts of tax evasion.

The couple spent the night holed up in their office in Naivasha as DCI and KRA officers camped at the gate.

Thursday afternoon, court issued a search and arrest warrant to DCI officers seeking to arrest the couple who had locked themselves in their factory in Naivasha.

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Jirongo charged with giving false information, released on bail

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Former Presidential candidate and ex-Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo has been released on on Sh200,000 bail.

Jirongo was arraigned on charges of giving false information linking the son of former President Daniel Moi to a Sh50 million land fraud case.

He who had been summoned by the court last week was charged with giving false information to a person employed in the public service contrary to the laws.

The court heard that the former law maker informed a police officer at the DCI headquarters Nairobi that he had completed payment of Sh7,000,000 to Jonathan Moi for the purchase of Soy Developers Limited.

The accused is said to given out the information on March 27,2015.

According to court papers, the information uttered was with intent of causing the arrest of Jonathan Moi as an accomplice in the alleged fraudulent purchase of the property.

Jirongo is also charged with obtaining execution of security by false pretenses.

He is also purported to have induced post bank credit limited to accept bank charge registered in the name Soy Developers Limited by false pretenses and with intent to defraud, in order to secure an overdraft facility of Sh50,000,000 to cyber projects International as valuable security on September 25th, 1992 in Nairobi.

Jirongo has been  accused by a different court of making a false document,a bank charge purported to have been signed by Sammy Boit Kogo.

CREDITS: The Star

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DPP orders immediate arrest of Keroche Breweries boss

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji has ordered the immediate arrest of Keroche Breweries CEO Tabitha Karanja.

Haji also ordered the arrest of Tabitha’s husband, Joseph Karanja, who is also a director at the alcohol manufacturer.

The DPP said Kericho industries were wanted over tax fraud.

More to follow………

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Vihiga man kills brother in quarrel over who should cook

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

A quarrel between two brothers in a village in Vihiga County has left one of them dead after he was allegedly hit on the head with a blunt object.

Following the incident, police are holding the 45-year-old man reported to have killed his brother on Tuesday.

The two had quarrelled over who should prepare their meal.

The incident happened in Mang’únyuli village in Sabatia.

ANGERED

According to Izava Location Chief Alex Ukiru who confirmed the incident, the suspect, Mr Patrick Simwa, was angered after his younger brother, Evans Alumasa, 30, asked him to cook the food the victim had brought home.

Simwa hit Alumasa on the head killing him on the spot, Mr Ukiru said.

Mr Simwa is being held at Kilingili Police Station as officers launch investigations into the incident that has shocked the quiet village located a few kilometres from Mbale town.

NO WORK

Mr Ukiri said the suspect does not work and spends the whole day at home as his brother fends for him. They were staying in the same house.

”The suspect was angered when his brother asked him to cook food. He told his younger brother off, saying he was not his wife. Alumasa slapped him prompting the suspect to retaliate by hitting him on the head using a blunt object,” said Mr Ukiru.

He noted that the two are not married and do not have children.

”The land where they are living was bought by their father and they stay in the same house. Simwa does not do any work and depends on his younger brother to fend for him,” he said.

The body of the dead man was taken to Vihiga County Referral Hospital mortuary in Mbale.

CREDITS: DAILY NATION

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Breaking: Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei arrested

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has been arrested at his Eldoret home over alleged incitement remarks he made at the weekend against critics of DP Ruto.

Police, on Tuesday, surrounded his house after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), summoned the legislator.

Cherargei had called for the profiling of people who were talking ill of the deputy president.

The senator is shown declaring that any threats to Deputy President William Ruto’s 2022 presidential bid would be dealt with accordingly.

Cherargei did not mince his words, as he put in black and white that people allied to the DP Ruto were currently profiling those opposed to his presidential bid, adding that such individuals would face their wrath when the appropriate time presented itself.

“Muendelee kutusi DP lakini mjue we are marking you and we are profiling you, ikifika wakati, tutawashughulikia, loosely translating to, Keep on insulting the deputy president but just know that as part of his loyal supporters, we are marking and profiling all his detractors and at the opportune time, we will deal with all of you.

This was viewed as highly inflammatory, thereby explaining DCI’s move to bring the senator in for questioning.

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Chinese Nationals arrested with over 3000 litres of Chang’aa, Busaa in Machakos

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested two Chinese Nationals with 800 litres of ethanol and over 3000 litres of local brews Chang’aa and Busaa at their residence in Green Park Estate-Machakos.

The two were arrested on Friday following an operation by Machakos detectives triggered by a tip-off from the Members of Public.

During the operation, a Liquor Processing Plant was also found in their homestead.
Search within the residence of the two suspects; Wang Yalan and Wang Haijian also led to the recovery of several sacks of Sorghum and Rice, Drums of sorghum mixtures kept to Ferment and several huge Water Tanks.

The duo are currently in police custody and the recoveries have been secured as exhibits.

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446 bags of counterfeit sugar nabbed in Kayole

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

DCI detectives have impounded 446 bags of counterfeit sugar packed in 50kgs sacks from Ventures Green Store in Kayole.

Five suspects who were caught repackaging sugar on Thursday night were also arrested.

Police said the sugar is suspected to be from the western region and was indicated ‘not for sale’.

The five suspects identified as Hassan Ibrahim, Geoffrey Mutua, Moses Murigi Irungu, Elkana Waro Omache and Nancy Wanja Kitonga are in police custody waiting to be arraigned.

Samples of the seized sugar have been collected for further analysis.

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Popular Kenyan entertainer DJ Moh arrested

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Detectives from Directorate of Criminal Investigations( DCI ) have arrested Nicholas Mugo Mwangi popularly known as DJ Moh Spice following a gun drama displayed during a birthday party of his colleague.

The arrest took place at Space Lounge on Wednesday night . During the arrest of the popular entertainer, a Steyr Pistol and 174 rounds of ammunition were confiscated.

He was arrested at Space Lounge along Ngong road.

The DCI confirmed the arrest news via their social media pages on Thursday morning.

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MP count losses as thugs break into his house

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kitutu Chache North MP Jimmy Angwenyi is counting losses after thugs broke into his house and stole valuables among them TV and kitchenette.

It remains unclear if the homestead at Marani was guarded at the time of raid but the MP is among those who enjoy enhanced security due to his position in Parliament.

Mr Angwenyi, an economist by profession, is the Deputy Majority Leader and takes brief on behalf of government in absence of Aden Duale.

Marani Sub County police chief Hilary Tarus said they were zeroing in on the guard as first suspect following the Monday night incident.

“Being on guard during the the time of the incident we believe he holds crucial leads into this theft,” Tarus said on Tuesday.

“We suspect the incident took place between 11 and 12 midnight,” the officer said. “We want to know if this person acted alone or was with an accomplice,” said Tarus.

The veteran MP is yet to issue a statement. It also remains unclear if it was normal robbery or there were plans to attack the MP, who wasn’t around after all.

Mr Angwenyi was first elected to parliament in 1996 after the death of Dr Zachary Onyonka. He lost the seat in 2007 to Richard Onyonka, son to Dr Onyonka.

In 2013, he bounced back after Kitutu Chache constituency was partitioned to North and South, with Richard taking the South seat.

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Matiangi’s tough order lands Police boss in custody

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Officer in Charge of Lamu Police Station (OCS) has been arrested following a tough order issued by Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i.

The Interior Cabinet Secretary over the weekend angrily pledged to zero down on drug traffickers.

The police boss has been arrested for facilitating the release of a suspected drug trafficker.

He was arrested alongside three other junior officers—all based at Faza Island.

According to the Inspector General of Police (IG), Hillary Mutyambai, the suspect who was allegedly found with Cannabis Sativa had been arrested late Sunday by a team of officers from the Border Patrol Unit.

The suspect was however released for unknown reasons.

“We want to know under which circumstances he was released because they claim he escaped. That explanation is very suspicious in itself. We are now looking for the suspect who escaped” Mutyambai stated according to Capital FM.

He further revealed that the two officers from the Border Patrol Unit who had effected the arrest had been summoned to write statements as officials contemplated undertaking an administrative action against the officers in custody.

On Sunday, Matiang’i, launched a special operation to flush out criminal activities in Mombasa. 

The outspoken CS identified drug peddlers as the key reason behind the rise of the infamous killer gang,wakali kwanza, that has been enjoying a reign of terror at the coast.

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