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Respect Raila, Uhuru or We Shave Every Part of Your Body, Babu Owino Tells Alice Wahome

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has promised more hostility on Kandara MP Alice Wahome should she fail to respect President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

In an early Saturday social media post, Babu Owino said that the Kandara lawmaker must respect the two leaders if she want to have it easy.

He promised to have every part of her body shaved should she fail to respect President Kenyatta and Raila.

“Alice Wahome must respect Baba and President Uhuru or we will shave every part of her body that has hair.This is not a threat it’s a promise,” posted Babu Owino.

His post comes a day after Wahome alongside other tanga tanga allied MPs faced hostility at Kilimani Police station.

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and Wahome are some of the legislators that were on Friday night teargassed while camping outside the Police Station.

They were waiting for detained Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria to be released on a Sh50,000 bond.

According to Nyoro, apart from the teargas, some of their motor vehicles have been smashed.

“They have teargassed us ruthlessly and smashed some of our vehicles inside Kilimani Police Station as we tried to have them obey a court order on Hon Moses Kuria’s release. Members of the press were not spared either. We are African and Africa is our Business…” Nyoro said.

Moses Kuria was arrested on Friday after a Kiambu woman identified as Joyce Wanja accused him of assaulting her in December 2019.

Senior principal magistrate Cheruiyot ordered for Moses Kuria’s release on a Sh50,000 bond.

This is the order the tanga tanga leaders wanted the police to obey.

The police however disobeyed the order indicating that they will only take orders from Harambee House.

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Murkomen Promises to Teach Nelson Havi a Lesson For Mocking Tangatanga

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Senate Majority leader Kipchumba Murkomen has promised to teach aspiring Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi a lesson over his mockery on Jubilee’s tanga tanga faction members.

Havi on Saturday morning shared a video of tanga tanga members led by Kandara MP Alice Wahome being teargassed and chased from Kilimai police station when they went to demand the release of Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria.

Havi termed the group defending Kuria as “Wajinga nyinyi” victims, telling Kenyans to look at the events the members were doing in 2017 and 2018.

He said that the State has never been the citizen’s friend even when you are part of it.

“The State has never been the citizen’s friend even when you are part of it. If in doubt, study the origin of State or check what these Wajinga Nyinyi‘victims’ were doing and saying in 2017 and 2018,” he posted.

A seemingly angry Murkomen jumped on the post, reminding Havi that Alice Wahome was a senior member of the bar.

He reminded Havi of his LSK presidency aspirations, telling him that he was mocking the members who should vote for him.

“Acha kieleweke” ( Let it be understood) is the phrase Murkomen left Havi with.

“Hon.Alice is a senior member of the bar. A Court order has been ignored. You want to be President LSK. You are mocking members. Wacha Kieleweke,” Murkomen posted.

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and Alice Wahome are some of the legislators that were on Friday night teargassed while camping outside Kilimani Police Station.

The two were among a group of Tanga tanga allied MPs waiting for detained Gatundu South MP to be released on a Sh50,000 bond.

Kuria was apprehended earlier Friday after a Kiambu woman accused him of assaulting her in December 2019, claims he has since denied.

The lawmaker said Joyce Wanja tried to blackmail him prompting to record a statement at Kilimani Police Station on December 10, two days after the assault incident at Inooro TV studios.

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Moses Kuria Has Been Arrested Over BBI, Claims Moha Jicho Pevu

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Gatundu South Member of Parliament Moses Kuria has been arrested over his continued attack on Building Bridges Initiative (BBI), Nyali MP Mohamed Ali popularly known as Moha Jicho Pevu has claimed.

Speaking in a Kikuyu accent on Friday, Moha claimed Mr Kuria has not been arrested for assaulting a woman as being claimed.

He criticized Pro-BBI leaders for wasting public money on BBI sensitization meetings instead of concentrating on bettering the Kenyan economy.

Moses Kuria has been slamming the government for ignoring coffee and Milk farmers whilst giving BBI a priority.

The Nyali MP claims billions of money is being wasted on BBI while Kenyans continue to suffer.

Mr Kuria was arrested on Friday over an assault case filed against him on December 10, 2019.

Joyce Wanja said she was assaulted on December 8 last year at the RMS premises during a show she and the MP were invited to discuss BBI.

Moses Kuria was taken to Kilimani Police station where he is spending his weekend.

Kuria has said he is ready to pay the price for others to get freedom.

The MP on Friday said it was unfair for police to arrest him over a matter he claims to be a complainant over.

Kuria, through Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wa, said his adamant stand on the BBI is what has put him in trouble, but he will not be intimidated.

He said because he has chosen to be part of the William Ruto camp, some elements within the government have resorted to frustrating him.

He has said he does not understand why police chose to arrest him, yet last year he made a formal complaint at the Kilimani station over the assault claims.

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Didmus Barasa: A Death Certificate is More Important Than Atwoli

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa has slammed COTU boss Francis Atwoli, arguing that a death certificate is more important than the trade unionist.

While justifying his point, Barasa said that a death certificate of your parents can secure you a bursary and secure you a loan from HELB as well.

This, according to him makes a death certificate more important than “Atwoli and his group who are planning a meeting in Bukhungu to drum up support for BBI recommendations that are not opposed”.

The January 18 meeting in Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega championed by Atwoli is meant to discuss the Building Bridges Initiative report.

Atwoli and Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya are spearheading the January 18 meeting.

The Bukhungu meeting was mooted on Boxing Day at Atwoli’s residence in Khwisero in Kakamega, attended by Raila and Oparanya.

A section of the politicians , led by ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi, have warned that the meeting is likely to be used to whip up ethnic emotions for the political gain of certain individuals.

However, a faction led by Oparanya maintains that the event is meant to give locals a platform to air their views on the BBI report.

Leaders opposed to the meeting have further questioned Atwoli’s role in preparing a national government function.

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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
written by Mustafa Juma

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
written by Mustafa Juma

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
written by Mustafa Juma

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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