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Infinix, Royal Observatory Greenwich Team Up For Unique Out Of This World Collaboration

by Mustafa Juma September 7, 2021

Global smartphone brand Infinix has embarked on a corporate partnership with the Royal Observatory Greenwich in London as part of the company’s commitment and pursuit towards science and innovation, and is an exciting way to bring the public closer to astronomy using groundbreaking new technology from Infinix.

As part of their support, Infinix is also making a sizable donation to the Annie Maunder
Astrographic Telescope at the Royal Observatory so that people can learn about the universe and get inspired to explore for generations to come.

Skye Chen, Head of Infinix Global Public Relations said, “Infinix is proud to be on the list
of donors to the Greenwich Observatory as a supporter of astronomy.

As a supporter of astronomy, Infinix has kept a true to heart brand spirit of empowering today’s youth in the emerging markets to explore themselves, that has deeply resonated with space exploration and Greenwich’s philosophy in exploring astronomy.

Lucy Cooke, Head of Development at Royal Museums Greenwich said, “We are very
grateful for Infinix’s generous support and commitment to increasing access to astronomy.

“The collaboration is a natural fit for both our organisations and we are delighted that together, we can give more people the opportunity to explore and experience the Moon and universe.”

As part of the corporate partnership, Infinix will be holding an online workshop at the worldfamous UNESCO world heritage site at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, titled “Infinix presents: See beyond”, on September 13th, 2021, which will bring together a unique panel of experts, hailing from both the astronomy and technology fields.

Starting from where the eastern and western hemispheres meet, the Observatory will also be
the launch location of Infinix’s brand new smartphone that features ground-breaking
photography technology, aiming to provide a creative platform for the younger generation, and take them from ZERO to hero.

Stay tuned to social media and website updates for more information on the corporate
partnership and the Infinix presents: See beyond event.
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September 7, 2021 0 comment

Politics

Tangatanga Cry Foul As Mt Kenya Churches Block Ruto From Sunday Service At Last Minute

by Mustafa Juma September 5, 2021

written by Mustafa Juma

Deputy President William Ruto’s allies are crying foul after at least two churches from Mt Kenya region blocked their boss from attending church service that had already been scheduled.

The DP Ruto’s allies who are advocating for his 2022 presidency are now accusing the State of blocking his planned visit to Kieni.

This after the two churches he was scheduled to attend service in cancelled his events.

DP Ruto, who is currently holding meetings with a section of Mt Kenya leaders, was scheduled to attend service in Mbiriri, Nyeri County on Sunday September 5, but at least two churches have pulled the plug on the events at the last minute.

His weekend itinerary was supposed to culminate in a Sunday service at PCEA Mbiriri but the leadership withdrew the invitation.

The DP’s allies claim that Kieni MP Kanini Kega was behind the withdrawal of the invitation.

Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua accused Mr Kega of sabotaging the itinerary.

“Let me advise my good friend that when people offer help to his constituents he should not block it. We are aware he is trying to use the police to block the DP but he will come anyway,” Mr Gachagua said.

Following the withdrawal by PCEA and at least one more church, the DP is said to have settled on Full Gospel Church, still in Mbiriri, where he will worship alongside a battery of other politicians.

At least 45 MPs from Mt Kenya and Nairobi have been holding meetings at the Aberdare Prestige and Royal Cottages in Kieni East.

They endorsed DP Ruto’s 2022 presidential bid and agreed to use the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party to seek elective posts in the next general election.

September 5, 2021 0 comment

Politics

“UDA Wants To Take Us Back To Dark KANU Era,” Moses Kuria Trashes Ruto Party In Explosive Social Media Post

by Mustafa Juma September 4, 2021

written by Mustafa Juma

By Hon Moses Kuria, via FB

I note with concern attempts by the team of my fellow Mt Kenya MPs who met in Aberdares today to label all other parties as regional, tribal or selfish

The truth of the matter is that the United Democratic Alliance which they purport to portray as the ONLY vehicle in the region is only one member of the Hustler Nation. Further, the Hustler Nation is and can not be owned by any particular individual as we started it all as a mass movement and an idea whose time has come

It is also a fact that UDA is perceived to be dominated by incumbent MPs who are hell bent to lock out their potential challengers out of the 2022 race.

Further, a party that has only 1 MP and 2 MCAs from Kiambu, Nyandarua and Nakuru can not claim to have bragging rights to brand all other parties as regional or tribal.

This is the kind of hubris and chest thumping that destroyed the Jubilee Party which we formed with so much hope and enthusiasm. It is the clearest attempt to take us to the days of the one party state and the dark KANU era. I was in the clamour for multi-partyism and the second liberation alongside Hon Mwangi Kiunjuri and Hon Martha Karua, as a young and vibrant student leader at the University of Nairobi. I am not as young and vibrant today and I can not go back to the streets to fight for multi-partyism again. I can only guard what is there.

The price of freedom is vigilance. We embrace and are all ready for team work, to work with everyone towards economic emancipation of all Hustlers. But we can not afford to close our eyes and forget contemporary history, let alone missing to learn from it. We are cognisant that history is a terrible bed to sleep in yet it is a wonderful lesson to learn.

It is this lesson that we failed to learn from the warning signals of 1992 and 1997 that led this country to a near armageddon of 2007/2008. If we had learnt this lesson in 1992 and 1997, a child who was thrown from the BOTTOM of a Church UP a window on 30th December 2007 would have survived.

I look forward to working with like minded colleagues in the HUSTLER NATION MOVEMENT to REALISTICALLY uplift the lives of all Hustlers.

I am a man on a mission to defend our hard fought democratic gains. In this MISSION I have no SPACE to retreat nor LUXURY to SURRENDER

UDA is NOT the only political party in the Hustler Nation Family. Any other narrative is false, outdated and ill-intentioned

HON MOSES KURIA, HSC
PARTY LEADER
CHAMA CHA KAZI
Los Angeles, 4th September 2021

September 4, 2021 0 comment

Politics

Kibicho Fires Tough Warning To DP Ruto Allies For Insulting His Boss

by Mustafa Juma September 4, 2021

written by Mustafa Juma

Interior PS Karanja Kibicho has warned Deputy President William Ruto allies against insulting CS Fred Matiang’i.

DP Ruto’s confidants have been hurling insults against Dr. Matiang’i.

A section of Ruto’s allies, including Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi have been abusing Matiang’i and President Uhuru Kenyatta for some days now.

Kibicho, who was addressing the media from Kirinyaga County, said their remarks were baseless, adding that the Ministry was interested in serving Kenyans rather than politicking.

He endorsed sentiments made by Matiang’i when he appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Administration and National Security, saying that the ministry will continue with the rearrangement of security.

“There is a rise in personal attacks directed at some of us, I don’t understand how the politicians will benefit from such utterances,” Kibicho said.

Tangatanga launched the attacks after the CS listed what he claimed were Ruto’s properties and the number of the security detail attached to each.

They sarcastically welcomed the ‘lifestyle audit’, threatened to expose what they called “illegal land dealings by President Uhuru Kenyatta’s family”.

Speaking while at Deputy President’s Karen Residence in Nairobi County, on Thursday, September 2, Ruto allies were livid at Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS), Fred Matiang’i, who gave an ‘exaggerated’ lifestyle audit of Ruto.

September 4, 2021 0 comment

Politics

Matiang’i, Kibicho And IG Mutyambai Summoned Over Ruto Security Drama

by Mustafa Juma August 31, 2021

written by Mustafa Juma

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, his Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho and Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai have been summoned to appear before the National Assembly committee on administration and national security.

The trio is expected to be grilled over the drama surrounding change of Deputy President William Ruto’s security.

Last week, GSU officers manning DP Ruto’s Karen residence were withdrawn and replaced by administrative police officers.

Matiag’i was summoned to appear before the committee on Wednesday, September 1, days after the DP’s security was restructured.

Confirming the meeting, the Committee chairman, Peter Mwathi, noted that PS Kibicho, and IG Mutyambai, will also accompany Matiang’i to the meeting.

He further noted that all the three top security bosses have confirmed their attendance.

According to Mwathi, Members of Parliament will seek to establish the procedures and laws the top security organs used to downgrade Ruto’s security from the elite General Service Unit (GSU) to Administration Police (AP).

“We want them to shed light on whether the action they took is within the law, and if not, we will have no option but to ensure that the law is followed,” noted Mwathi.

The committee will also seek to establish the measures taken by the National Police Service to ensure that the DP is safe and his security is not compromised.

DP Ruto had initially protested the move, writing to the security bosses to explain the motive behind changes.

In a detailed letter addressed to the police boss, Ruto claimed that the new security detail, including the replacement of his personal drivers on Friday, August 27, might have been sent to his home with an ulterior motive.

It was reported that Ruto spent the whole day at his Karen residence.

August 31, 2021 0 comment

Lifestyle

List of The Most Guarded VIPs In Kenya And Their Security Details

by Mustafa Juma August 31, 2021

written by Mustafa Juma

The following are some of the most guarded people in Kenya and their security details.

President Uhuru Kenyatta

He is the most-guarded VIP currently in the country.

Together with his family, the President has about 200 security guards drawn from the GSU.

State House and state lodges are guarded by the officers drawn from GSU’s G-Company.

The officers attached to the President are headed by PEU commandant Josephat Kirimi, who is a former head of Recce Company that is assigned to protect the President, Deputy President and some select VIPs.

PEU is a fully-fledged team, which can handle the movement of the President and his family anytime.

They, however, usually get the help of the local police whenever the President visits.

As part of security measures, they don’t allow armed police officers, especially those with rifles, at the events, apart from their members.

Whenever the President moves, the local police commander has to ensure the movement is guarded.

And if and when he addresses a gathering, tens of local officers are deployed.

The President enjoys some of the best police officers’ services as they are drawn from various units and trained on a common agenda.

Other than police officers, officials from National Intelligence Service also provide crucial services to the President.

Deputy President William Ruto

As the second in command, Ruto has more than 50 armed security officers, who also guard his family.

The officers also guard his property, personal assistants and some relatives as well.

Ruto enjoys the services of a lead car and a backup whenever he is on the move, and traffic personnel are always alerted on time to make way for him.

Changes in his security team on August 26 elicited concerns amid his fallout with the President.

His security is drawn from various units, including PEU, APS and Prisons.

Whenever the DP moves, the local police commander has to ensure the movement is guarded and if and when he addresses a gathering, tens of local officers are deployed.

Just like the President, the DP enjoys some of the best police officers’ services as they are drawn from various units and trained on a common agenda.

Before the trend was stopped, the members used to interchange between the President and DP for, among other reasons, exposure.

House Speakers Justin Muturi and Ken Lusaka

The speakers for both National Assembly (Muturi) and Senate (Lusaka) have security with them on the move, at home and in the office.

They usually have lead cars with up to eight police officers whenever they travel.

Their families are enjoying the security of armed police.

The officers are drawn from GSU, general duty, APS and Prisons.

Former President Mwai Kibaki

As former President of the republic, Kibaki still enjoys heavy security all the time.

Apart from himself, his businesses, family and some friends still enjoy security courtesy of him.

He still has a lead car and a backup together with another that usually carries his personal assistants.

His homes are also guarded by officers from G-Company of GSU.

Chief Justice Martha Koome

As the head of the Judiciary, which is also the third arm of the government, Justice Koome enjoys heavy security all the time.

Her home is heavily guarded and she enjoys the services of a lead car whenever she is on the move.

The officers are drawn from various units in the National Police Service.

Like many other VIPs, she is allowed to choose the security she needs.

Cabinet Secretaries

All Cabinet Secretaries enjoy armed security services.

Their personnel are drawn from various units in the service and are allowed to choose the people they want to protect them.

Some of the members of the Cabinet have lead cars that serve as a backup.

They include Fred Matiang’i (interior), Ukur Yatani (Treasury), Joe Mucheru (ICT), George Magoha (education) and James Macharia (infrastructure).

Apart from the CSs, a number of Chief Administrative Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and some senior government officials also enjoy security around the clock whenever they are on the move as well as at their offices and homes.

The CSs are entitled to at least two armed guards at their homes at any time, and another two while travelling.

But depending on the risk assessment levels determined by security chiefs, some could have more security detail.

Other beneficiaries

Some embassies and ambassadors in the country are heavily guarded by Kenyan security.

They include those of the US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Britain and Australia, China and Russia.

They have police including those from GSU deployed to them for their use.

Some heads of parastatals are also accorded police bodyguards.

The Central Bank Governor, Inspector General of Police and Deputy IGs, DCI, Director of Public Prosecutions and Attorney General and Chief of Defence Forces are also in the league of the heavily protected public officers.

They each have a chase car, at least five guards and another division protecting their spouses and children.

All judges, Controller of Budget and Auditor General, a number of commissioners, governors and their deputies and a number of staff at the counties also enjoy the security services.

An unspecified number of influential personalities, former Cabinet ministers and retired public servants also have police guards. This is because of risks posed by decisions they made and information they have by virtue of office.

Police sources reveal up to 13,000 police officers — out of the national tally of 60,000, some of whom, are in the traffic department — guard ministers, MPs, politicians, and top Government officials.

According to official policy, each of the more than 400 MPs and senators is entitled to an armed guard.

Senior police officers, however, claim some politicians and well-connected businessmen at times exploit their connections in government to be assigned police protection.

August 31, 2021 0 comment

Entertainment

Pole Sana! Larry Madowo Thrown Into Deep Mourning

by Mustafa Juma August 27, 2021

written by Mustafa Juma

Kenyan journalist and CNN international correspondent Larry Madowo has been thrown into deep mourning.

The journalist on Friday afternoon took to his official social media accounts to announce the passing on of his grandmother Francesca Madowo.

While mourning her in a very touching message, Larry Madowo described his grandmother as the family matriarch, family heartbeat and his comedy partner.

He went ahead to note that her death has left him numbing, and ripped his heart from the chest.

The journalist noted that light had gone out of the family following the death of the matriarch.

“My grandmother, the family matriarch, our heartbeat, my comedy partner, the dearly loved Francesca Madowo has joined the ancestors. I am numb. My heart has been ripped from my chest. Light has gone out of my life. Nind gi kwe, min Omollo,” tweeted Larry Madowo.

My grandmother, the family matriarch, our heartbeat, my comedy partner, the dearly loved Francesca Madowo has joined the ancestors.

I am numb. My heart has been ripped from my chest. Light has gone out of my life. Nind gi kwe, min Omollo pic.twitter.com/hatgF6MRyY
— Larry Madowo (@LarryMadowo) August 27, 2021

Before joining CNN, Larry Madowo worked as a North America correspondent for the BBC based in Washington, DC.

He was also named a young global leader by the World Economic Forum and twice listed among 100 most influential Africans by NewAfrican Magazine.

August 27, 2021 0 comment

Politics

Murkomen Reveals What Ruto Will Do To Deputy President’s Office If He Becomes President

by Mustafa Juma August 27, 2021

written by Mustafa Juma

Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen has alleged that one of Deputy President William Ruto’s mandate will be restoring dignity in his current office once he becomes the president.

Taking to his social media accounts on Friday August 27, 2021, the former senate majority leader weighed into the mistreatment DP Ruto is currently facing.

DP Ruto who has hence fallen out with President Kenyatta has been neglected in government, with the head of state recently daring him to resign over his continued criticism of the government.

President Kenyatta during an interview with media editors early this week told DP Ruto to consider quitting if he was unhappy with the government he is serving.

However, Murkomen argued that the second in command has just a number of days left before he finishes his term as Deputy President of the republic of Kenya.

Murkomen now claims that even as the government operatives continue undermining the DP’s office, Ruto will restore the dignity of the office once elected Kenya’s 5th President in 2022.

The vocal lawmaker claims that God is preparing DP Ruto to treat his deputy better and with dignity.

“HE William Ruto has only 346 days 17 hours &35 minutes in the office of the Deputy President.Even if you undermine the office&the institution,HE Ruto will restore the dignity of that office when his Deputy will be IN.God is preparing him to treat his Deputy better&with dignity,” tweeted Murkomen.

HE William Ruto has only 346 days 17 hours &35 minutes in the office of the Deputy President.Even if you undermine the office&the institution,HE Ruto will restore the dignity of that office when his Deputy will be IN.God is preparing him to treat his Deputy better&with dignity.
— KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@kipmurkomen) August 27, 2021

Murkomen’s remarks come just a day after government withdrew GSU officers manning DP Ruto’s Karen residence and replaced them with AP police officers.

The motive of the change of DP Ruto’s security detail is not however, clear even as Kenyans continue linking the move to 2022 succession politics.

August 27, 2021 0 comment

Crime & Investigations

Drama As Officers Storm Police Station, Cork Guns To Free Colleague Arrested Over Curfew

by Mustafa Juma August 27, 2021

written by Mustafa Juma

There was drama at Madogo Police station in Tana River County on Thursday August 26 when eight prisoner officers stormed the police station demanding release of one of their own who had arrested for contravening curfew.

According to reports, the 8 officers who were being led by their inspector stormed the station, corked their guns and demanded the immediate release of their colleague.

Reports further indicate that the prison inspector tried to grab the Occurrence Book (OB) but the report office personnel were quick enough to stop him from doing so.

A scuffle then ensued as the police officers manning the report office desk attempted to evict him from the premises.

Police officers who were present raised an alarm, alerting their colleagues who responded swiftly.

One of the invading police officers fired his rifle to scare the rescue team.

“Commotion ensued and an officer who was present raised an alarm and officers responded swiftly. One of the prison waders fired one round so as to scare the rescue team who were responding to the distress call,” one police stated.

Officers attached to Madogo Police Station said the prison officer had been arrested for contravening curfew orders.

During the arrest, the prison officer allegedly assaulted two officers.

One of the cops is said to have sustained injuries on his hands while his colleague suffered multiple injuries on the face, all injuries inflicted by the prison officer.

“The prison officer who had been arrested for contravening curfew orders and while he was being arrested he turned violent and assaulted two police officers who sustained injuries on his right-hand palm and elbow after being strangled and pushed to the ground,” reads a report recorded at Madogo police station and seen by Kenyans.co.ke.

“The other officer sustained injuries on his lower and upper lip and his right index finger.”

August 27, 2021 0 comment

Politics

Senior Gov’t Employee Accused Of Leaking Uhuru’s Intelligence Briefs Moved, But Itumbi Continues To ‘Declassify’

by Mustafa Juma August 27, 2021

written by Mustafa Juma

A senior government agency employee accused of leaking President Uhuru Kenyatta’s intelligence briefs to the Deputy President William Ruto’s rival camp has allegedly been moved.

Reports indicate that the employee was suspected of being a mole in President Kenyatta’s camp.

He was accused of leaking the contents of high-sensitive meetings to digital strategist Dennis Itumbi who has been leaking them through the now famous Hustler Nation Intelligence Bureau (HNIB).

The leakages worried a top government institution that said last week it had identified a key suspect, the senior agency employee who is said to have daily direct contact with President Kenyatta.

After he was moved, all leaks of intelligence briefs to the amorphous outfit abruptly stopped, but it looks that they have resumed.

Itumbi has continued to ‘declassify’ the briefs, with the latest on his social media accounts being the events leading to the withdrawal of GSU officers manning DP Ruto’s Karen residence who were on Thursday August 26 replaced by AP officers.

On Friday morning, Itumbi claimed that there is a Jubilee party parliamentary group meeting going on at State House, which is aimed at removing DP Ruto as Jubilee party deputy party leader.

Itumbi alleges that the plan is also to roll out anti-Ruto campaigns in Mt. Kenya. According to him, Uhuru allies from the region will be asked to start marketing ODM leader Raila Odinga in their region.

But who is now leaking these intelligence briefs to the rival camp now that the alleged mole was moved?

HNIB also understands they will be asked to support and begin marketing @RailaOdinga for President in their constituencies
— Dennis Itumbi, HSC (@OleItumbi) August 27, 2021

The leakages of the briefs started when President Kenyatta started meeting the former Prime Minister and Okoa Kenya Alliance (OKA) co-principals for a possible coalition ahead of 2022.

When President Kenyatta met Raila alongside ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Ford Kenya’s Moses Wetang’ula, Kanu’s Gideon Moi and Kakamega governor Wycliffe Oparanya in Mombasa about two weeks ago, Itumbi leaked the details of the meeting to the public, through his Facebook account.

Last week, Dailytrends.co.ke reported to you that a mole within Uhuru’s camp had been exposed for allegedly leaking the briefs.

He was accused of leaking the contents of high-level and sensitive meetings to an operative of the opposing camp.

A senior senator two weeks ago gave the alleged mole a dress-down and complained that when President Kenyatta and ODM boss met alone early this month, there was no leakage.

But when the leader was privy to the deliberations of the delegation that met the President in Mombasa, all the details and speculation spilt out.

The senator told the leader to his face that he was holding brief for their opponents and that the time had come to blow his cover.

But do you think the real mole has really been identified by Uhuru’s camp now that the leakages are still on?

August 27, 2021 0 comment

Crime & Investigations

Kenyans Angered As Police Officers Accused Of Killing Kianjokoma Brothers Seek To Exhume Bodies

by Mustafa Juma August 26, 2021

written by Mustafa Juma

Kenyans on Twitter have expressed mixed reactions after six police officers accused of killing the two Kianjokoma brothers filed a case seeking to exhume their bodies.

The police officers who are still in custody have filed a case through their lawyer Danstan Omari seeking to exhume the two bodies for a postmortem to be redone.

Benson Mbuthia, Consolota Kariuki, Nicholas Cheruiyot, Martin Wanyama, Lilian Cherono and James Mwanikiwere who were arrested after investigation agencies concluded their inquest now want a further inquest done before any charges are preferred against them.

They argue that when postmortem on the cause of death of the two deceased brothers Benson Njiru and Emmanuel Ndwiga was conducted, the petitioners chosen pathologists were not present.

It is their argument that while being ferried together with others and in the same police vehicle, the two brothers “in a suicidal act while escaping lawful custody jumped out of the moving police vehicle thus succumbing to injuries.”

However, their request to have the bodies exhumed has stirred mixed reactions from netizens.

A section of Kenyans on Twitter argue that the officers should stop disturbing the dead and let them rest in peace.

Others argue that this might be a well calculated move to frustrate the deceased’s parents so that they can give up on seeking justice for their two children.

Below are some of the reactions.

August 26, 2021 0 comment

Crime & Investigations

Breaking News: 7 Die, Several Others Injured In A Kilimani Construction Site Accident

by Mustafa Juma August 26, 2021

written by Mustafa Juma

At least seven people have died after a lifting machine at a construction site in Kilimani area, Nairobi crumbled.

Reports indicate that the incident occurred at a construction site undertaken by a Chinese contractor – opposite Department of Defense (DoD).

Several other people were injured with varying injuries and are currently being rushed to hospital, although the exact number has not been confirmed.

Police confirmed the incident that occured on Thursday August 26, 2021 afternoon as evacuation efforts were carried out by first responders.

Videos that have hence gone viral showed ambulances leaving the scene of the accident possibly carrying victims.

August 26, 2021 0 comment

Crime & Investigations

Kenyan Born Nurse Dies Under Unclear Circumstances In Texas, US

by Mustafa Juma August 26, 2021

written by Mustafa Juma

A Kenyan born nurse has been found dead in her car in Texas, US with circumstances surrounding her death remaining unclear.died under unclear circumstances in Texas, US.

The healthcare provider identified as Beatrice Danielle Dagosi Ogutu was found dead inside her car at a parking lot in Dallas, Texas on August 21.

Before the deceased’s lifeless body was discovered in her vehicle, CCTV footage showed her walking to the vehicle and acting like it had a mechanical problem.

Security guards manning the area approached her to offer help which she declined as she had apparently called a friend.

Later, Ogutu was seen sleeping in the vehicle with the window pushed down a little bit. On opening the door, the nurse was unresponsive.

Efforts to revive her proved futile.

Her body was moved to a funeral home in Bedford where a medical examination was conducted. The cause of death has been listed as “pending”.

The deceased was a Registered Nurse and a member of Truevine International Inc.

Her family has asked for financial assistance to help cater for burial expenses.

August 26, 2021 0 comment

Crime & Investigations

Social Media Posts Of Prison Warder Allegedly On Mission To Kill Girlfriend Reveal Worrying Details

by Mustafa Juma August 26, 2021

written by Mustafa Juma

A prison Warder who was arrested by DCI detectives while allegedly on a mission to kill his girlfriend was not okay if his social media posts are anything to go by.

Edwin Omuse who disappeared from duty on Tuesday armed with a G3 rifle was arrested in Thika at his girlfriend’s house.

According to DCI, Omuse stormed out of Kangeta GK prison in Meru carrying the carefully concealed rifle in a sack.

The rifle, DCI say, had a magazine loaded with 20 rounds of ammo.

He was earlier overheard saying that he would travel to Thika to eliminate his girlfriend who had allegedly defrauded him Kshs. 900,000 that he had borrowed from a financial institution.

However, his social media posts that have hence emerged can tell that Omuse was not okay.

In one of his posts, Omuse posted agreeing to one of the relationship quotes that talks about rejection.

“When a woman rejects a man of a vision and accepts a man with a television, she will end up watching the man with a vision on her won husband’s television. Don’t judge a man by his pocket but judge him by his vision. Because where a man is going in life is more important than his present condition. Stay blessed,” reads the quote which Omuse concurred with.

He then in one of his posts posted a grave stone bearing his name.

In another post, he shared a photoshopped image of himself making headlines in newspers after becoming successful.

Another post was talking about his colleagues who seem to be giving him a hard time.

“Some colleagues of mine amaze me,.mtu anaingia kwako unafikiria Ako uzuri kumbe anachunguza nyumba Yako. Why don’t you mind your own business!! Hope you know yourself, shame on you!!” reads the post.

He again posted saying that something somewhere was not going well on his side.

He is currently in police custody awaiting arraignment in court.

August 26, 2021 0 comment

Lifestyle

“Beware Of Fake COVID-19 Vaccines From Uganda,” Kenya Warned

by Mustafa Juma August 25, 2021

written by Mustafa Juma

The World Health Organization has warned Kenya to be aware of fake Covid-19 vaccines that are still circulating in Uganda.

WHO has urged Uganda’s neighbouring countries to be on the alert.

According to WHO, the products are falsified AstraZeneca vaccines which Serum Institute of India, manufacturer of the genuine ones, has confirmed to be fake.

“The falsified products were reported to WHO in July and August 2021,” WHO said in a statement.

“WHO requests increased vigilance within the supply chains of countries and regions likely to be affected by these falsified products.”

No falsified vaccines have been reported in Kenya so far, but some health facilities have been charging illegally for the free vaccine, the Ministry of Health says.

“The DCI has moved in some facilities that have been illegally vaccinating people for Covid-19 and charging them for that vaccination and I would like to tell Kenyans that such exercises that are going on are illegal,” Health CS Mutahi Kagwe said last month when the fake products were first reported in Uganda.

He warned Kenyans against getting the Covid-19 vaccine from unauthorised facilities, especially those that claim to offer Covid-19 certificates.

“Chances are that you are not even being vaccinated with proper vaccines. There is every possibility that you are even being vaccinated with water and paying for it and therefore I want to warn the country and Kenyans at large first, vaccination in Kenya is free, nobody should be charging you for it,” he added.

The WHO requested authorities in Uganda and neighbouring regions to increase alertness.

In Kenya, all vaccines have so far been imported through the Covax facility and are administered in centres listed by the ministry.

In Uganda, the falsified vaccines were brought in when infections were high at 1,700 cases daily and there was a shortage of vaccines.

Last week, the Uganda State House Health Monitoring Unit, and the police revealed that over 800 people got injected with water, according to tests done by the country’s Directorate of Government Analytical Laboratory.

August 25, 2021 0 comment

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