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Passaris, King Kaka Engage in an Ugly Twitter Spat

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

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

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

In addition, two Department of Defense members were wounded.

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

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

Read the press statement below.

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

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

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

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

The number of casualties is unknown at this time.

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

Camp Simba is used by Kenyan and US forces.

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

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

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

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

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

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

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

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

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

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

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

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

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

This comes exactly three days to his home coming.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by Mustafa Juma
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
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.

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
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.

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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.

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

by Mustafa Juma
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.

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

by Mustafa Juma
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.

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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.

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“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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

by Mustafa Juma
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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Lifestyle

Tips to Surviving 365 Days of January

by Hillary Raini
written by Hillary Raini

It is not uncommon to get hard up in January. January is stated to be the longest money hangover month of all year. 2020 being a new decade “watu wametoka ushago”walituachia tokens zikipiga kelele kwa ploti here is where to start from

1 Avoid luxury To survive 

Let your body marinate on the fats and nyama choma that was being eaten profusely during December. Learn to survive like a camel in the desert. It’s time to invest in mama mboga and keep fit with Sukuma wiki

2 Ignore TV or WI-FI subscriptions

It’s time to make use of your bonga points. Redeem those things as though u were redeeming your life. Avoid wifi unless it’s free. Potea online kidogo with the excuse of you are planning your 2020  but at the back of the mind you are aware of how life has slapped u . Unless otherwise if you can use the WIFI to download images of nyama choma as u enjoy water and KDF

Also Read: Going to Shags For Christmas? Here is a Travel Advisory

3 Stay indoors

Wacha peer pressure. Its time you bonded with cockroaches and mosquitoes in your lovely bedsitter. This in turn helps you save money that could have burna boyed itself to events and dates

4. Go for affordable, secondhand items

Gikomba and Mutindwa markets should be your best friends. Remember the saying “The early bird catches the worm” wake up for morning preps and Go fetch those nice  classy mitumba

5. Avoid Loans

Fuliza Mshwari Tala Opesa Branch and whatever loan apps that may try to seduce you during this long month should be your worse enemies. As much you are their trusted customers avoid avoid avoid. Lipa Fuliza Kwanza

6 Use commuter train services  

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Madaraka express pale Railways should be bae to you .Instead of using taxi apps to and from work, you can opt for a commuter train.

It is cheap, reliable and faster to use a train. For instance, if you live in Kibera, Embakasi, Kikuyu, Syokimau then the train is the best option to use as a survival tactic in ‘Njaanuary.

’It will cost you only Sh 60 daily on a train

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KFC Food Remark Lands Moha Jicho Pevu in Deep Trouble

by Mustafa Juma
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.

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.

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

by Mustafa Juma
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.

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.

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Babu Owino Issues Best Ways to Handle Criticism in 2020

by Mustafa Juma
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.

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.

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

by Mustafa Juma
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.

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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