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“Grow Up!” PS Kibicho Deconstructs Ruto Man Rigathi Gachagua On Live TV

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho has torn into Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua over what he claimed as peddling lies.

Kibicho who was speaking during a televised interview on Wednesday night also told the lawmaker to cease from dragging him and the interior CS Fred Matiang’i into his woes.

According to Kibicho, Gachagua who is allied to Deputy President William Ruto was using the PS and CS Matiang’i as decoys and scapegoats in the case. 

Gachagua who served as Molo District Officer in the late President Daniel Arap Moi’s government was blamed for insinuating that the Interior Ministry was on a witch-hunt of DP Ruto’s allies. 

“Gachagua is an old DO who used rungus during their regime. He has forgotten that when we changed the Constitution, everyone was poised to be accountable for their actions,” stated Kibicho.  

“He keeps thinking that the recklessness continued. I want to tell him that it stopped. He needs to grow up and stop being reckless. He has issues with his own people of Nyeri who stated that he embezzled funds. Let him deal with that and desist from dragging Kibicho and CS Matiang’i in it.”

He, however, declared that no action would be taken against the MP as the Ministry had decided to avoid being dragged into the affair. 

“That is what he is looking for. We will not engage him even as he keeps telling lies on TV,” the PS added. 

Ruto’s allies were accused of creating tension in the country in an attempt to allegedly appease their master. Kibicho claimed that the MPs at times rushed to the DP with fake news and lies on how the police were planning to threaten or assassinate them. 

Kibicho dubbed these politicians as reckless as they seize any advantage to push the DP to find relevance in their allegations. 

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Father Reveals Unknown Details Of Woman Who Threatened To Name Those She Infected With HIV

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Ruth James, the woman who has hence gone viral after threatening to name over 100 names of men she has allegedly infected with HIV/AIDS has a mental problem.

This was revealed by her father who has taken to social media to speak about his daughter who is currently the talk of the internet.

According to Mr. James Ochieng, Ruth’s sad mental condition begun when she lost her sibling.

He revealed that Ruth James’ mental problems, frustrations, depressions and stress started immediately after the death of her younger sister Christine Auma Ochieng who was tragically killed by a lorry on a campaign trail at Maseno in August 2017.

“By then Christine was in form three at Kuoyo Secondary School. After that i started noticing the change of behaviour in my daughter Ruth.

“She could dream of Christine on several occassions and this resulted in her choice of heavy drinking and later addictive to alcohol, which made her lose her job. Since then my daughter’s life has been a hell of chaotic, she needs therapy, counselling or rehabilitation and prayers,” his post reads in part.

“What she is writting in facebook page of her accounts is as a result of depressions. Some of the allegations she is making are not true and factual and she is not sick at all. I would urge anyone reading her updates not take it as a true picture of reality, what am currently looking at, is how i can really save the life of my daughter,” he posted.

Ruth James had taken to her Facebook account and threaten to expose the men she has allegedly infected.

Her post followed a previous one in which she lamented over unending suffering that had pushed her to contemplate suicide.

After hours of waiting and anxiety, concerned Kenyans kept visiting her Facebook page in turns each and every minute to confirm the much-awaited identity of persons alleged to be infected.

The mother of one who has since been established to be living in Nairobi’s Nyayo Estate, has made real her threat and has released a few photos of her alleged victims.

The released photos have since gone viral and sent shockwaves across the social community platforms.

She noted that her victims will have to die of stress because she cannot bear the pain alone since she has been infecting them deliberately.

Some of the men featured in the list have since protested her claims urguing that the photos were taken during healthy engagements and not anything to do with intimate affairs.

One man in the photos defended himself saying that he took the featured photo with Ruth James on an interview at super squad productions TV.

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Crime & Investigations

Senior Government Official Busted With Ksh0.5 Billion Stashed In 22 Bank Accounts

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

A senior government official has found himself in trouble after failing to account for millions of shillings that was found stashed in different bank accounts.

Benson Muteti Musila, a regional manager at the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) was found by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption commission (EACC) to have more than half a billion shillings stashed in 22 bank accounts.

On top of that, the official has 27 properties, shares in multiple companies and schools, which the anti-graft agency has linked to kickbacks from contractors to the State.

EACC has applied for the seizure and forfeiture of his assets, saying they are part of unexplained wealth worth Sh952.3 million.

The anti-graft agency was initially targeting more than Sh1.03 billion but Mr Musila satisfactorily explained properties with a cumulative value of Sh78.7 million.

The EACC says the bank accounts and the real estate property in Nairobi, Makueni and Kilifi counties could not have been built by his monthly salary of Sh390,000, arguing that he was a beneficiary of kickbacks from road contractors.

“The commission pursuant to Section 55(2) of ACECA has instituted a suit seeking forfeiture of the above stated assets of Sh952,363,824.99 which were acquired at a time the Respondents were reasonably suspected of corruption or economic crimes,” the petition stated.

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Business

Lyrical Master Breeder LW, Doreen Moracha & DJ Epic Join Lapaire As Brand Ambassadors

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Leading pan-African eyewear brand Lapaire has signed three Kenyan sensations as its latest brand ambassadors.

In a press statement sent to news rooms by the eyewear brand’s PR & Communications Officer E.A Oliver Mwanko Wambile, Lapaire said it has signed lyrical master BREEDER LW, DOREEN MORACHA and DJ EPIC, who are set to represent the brand’s image.

Oliver Wambile in the press statement described BREEEDER LW as one of the bold and ambitious rising Superstars in Kenya.

Breeder LW (in a black blazer) with Lapaire PR and communication officer Oliver Wambile during the contract signing ceremony. Photo/Courtesy.

According to Lapaire, BREEDER‘s taste in fashion and love for Eyewear made the brand feel he was the perfect choice.


“BREEDER LW is one of the bold and ambitious rising Superstars in Kenya, being established in the Kenyan entertainment industry as one of the finest from his taste in fashion and love for Eyewear which made us feel that he is a perfect ambassador to represent our brand for how it elevates men & women to see better and feel great”.

Doreen Moracha has also been signed to represent the brand. According to Lapaire, she has captured the hearts of many with her digital initiative.

“Recently selected as one of the Global Health Collaboration, DOREEN MORACHA has captured the hearts of many with her digital initiative. “I AM BEAUTIFUL” meant to create hope and awareness, and encourage people living with HIV that there is a beautiful life even after a HIV positive diagnosis.

Doreen Moracha (right) with Oliver Wambile during the contract signing ceremony at Lapaire. Photo/Courtesy.

“DOREEN is also an active member of the UN-WOMEN Generation Equality Youth task Force and the first cohort of the Beyond Living Life force by GNP+ and partners.

“Corporate entities in the health industries are entitled to help communities across the globe to live better. Therefore MORACHA is Lapaire’s new Voice to help us achieve the goal of clear sight for Everyone across East Africa,” said Mr. Wambile.

DJ EPIC is one of the fastest-rising Disc Jockeys(DJs), having been established in East Africa as one
of the most beloved Djs in the Region.

DJ Epic (in black T-shirt) with Oliver Wambile during the contract signing ceremony. Photo/Courtesy.

“DJ EPIC’s reputation with the Matatu Culture will help us target and reach different audiences by combining entertainment and fashion. Lapaire admires them for their principles, talents and the ability to run in the entertainment industry,” said Oliver Wambile.

Since the beginning of the Lapaire Group adventure in Nairobi in February 2018, the pan-African eyewear company has quickly won the hearts of Africans.

Lapaire Glasses takes care of people’s eyesight in: Ivory Coast, Mali, Burkina Faso, Benin, Togo and Uganda.

The brand will soon be welcoming new customers to many other African cities and countries.

A contract signing ceremony took place on Monday, July 2nd 2021, to announce these key
partnerships.

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Entertainment

Woman Threatens To Name Over 100 Men She Deliberately Infected With HIV

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

A Kenyan woman has shocked social media users after publicly threatening to name the people she has infected with HIV & AIDS.

The woman who identifies herself as Ruth James took to Facebook and threatened to name over 100 men she has deliberately infected with the disease.

She made the threats in what seemed to be a revenge mission.

It all started with the middle-aged woman disclosing that she was overwhelmed by untold suffering that left her with suicidal thoughts.

“Dying is the best thing. I have suffered a lot,” she wrote.

While revealing intentions to name her victims, Ruth said that she had infected over 100 Facebook friends.

“I want to expose everyone i have given HIV. Itugona. Chuo 100 mar facebook dwa thoo gi stress . (Don’t take it for granted. About 100 Facebook users will die from stress),” she posted.

Ruth who is a mother of one daughter, judging from her Facebook profile, pointed at ostensible neglect and rejection from her neighbors at Nyayo estate as reasons for her move.

Read some of the comments below;

Joshua: You have taken a serious wrong step shemeji. Call me if you my sincere advice. Kindly delete this from your wall.

Pamba: Be very careful jaber, some of your content will land you in big trouble.Just be wise with what you share to the public.

Hagai: This is a lady who needs help. May be she doesn’t know the implications of this statement. She’s playing with fire.

Juddy: It’s not too late to pull yourself back together Ruth..You can still get up and dust yourself and move on as nothing ever happened in your life.Dont make yourself useless you still very young and your daughter needs you a lot.Plis get some counseling,it will be of great help but only if you are willing.We now know why you been acting weirdly..its clear that you are depressed.Otherwise earth is very hard.

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University of Oslo 2021-2022 International Scholarships (Norway)

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The University of Oslo soon opens application window for International Summer School (ISS) Norway Scholarships aimed at international students with exceptional academic performances.

Scholarships are targeted at student interested in pursuing Bachelor Degree and Master Degree courses.

This year the University will only be offering ISS scholarships to the Norwegian language summer courses (NORA). There are also scholarships other foreign citizens.

For the next ten years, the University will promote independent, pioneering and long-term research and offer outstanding education. 

Aim and Benefits of University of Oslo International Scholarships

Full and part scholarship

Requirements for University of Oslo International Scholarships Qualification

  • Citizens from countries in Africa, Asia, Oceania, Central America or South America may apply for full or partial scholarships for Master’s courses.
  • Candidates must demonstrate that their academic and professional background are the same as the course they are applying for. For example, a person with an engineering degree will not be considered for a course in human rights or peace studies.
  • Applicants who are enrolled at one of UiO’s partner institutions in Central America and South America may also apply for both full and partial scholarships for Master’s courses.

Criteria for Selection:

All eligible candidates who apply for the University of Oslo International Scholarships at will be subjected to certain screening to eventually shortlist successful candidates. If you are applying, then you should ensure:

  • That you meet the academic requirements
  • Outstanding academic results
  • That your academic background is relevant to the course you apply for (see course descriptions for more information)
  • That your professional background is relevant to the course you apply for

Checkout: 100 Study Abroad Frequently Asked Questions

Application Deadline

March 8, 2022

How to Apply

All applications for University of Oslo International Scholarships are done online at the scholarship website.

Interested candidates can proceed to the university website for scholarship terms and condition and the continue to apply for scholarship through the link provided

For more details, visit UiO website.

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Politics

Rigathi Gachagua- I Used Millions To Fund Uhuru’s Campaigns In 2013 & 2017

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that he spent millions of money to fund President Uhuru Kenyatta‘s presidential campaigns during the 2013 and 2017 general elections.

Gahagua who spoke during an interview on Monday August 2 alleged that it is President Kenyatta who approached him in 2012 to ask for the funding.

He went further to claim that he is the one who funded Uhuru’s campaigns in the entire Nyeri county during the 2017 October repeat polls.

Without revealing the exact amount he spent, the lawmaker noted that he acquired campaign cars, erected billboards, mobilized people to campaign for the re-election of President Uhuru.

He stated that he offered to sponsor Uhuru and his Deputy William Ruto‘s campaigns as a friend.

“In 2013, Uhuru came to me and I asked me to fund to his campaigns and nobody had an issue with me. I gave money to him as a friend. In 2017 during the repeat Presidential elections,  I told DP Ruto and Uhuru and leave Nyeri for me, where I used my money. I used millions to get cars, I erected billboards and mobilized people to run the campaigns,” he argued.

Gachagua earlier worked as Uhuru’s Personal Assistant in 2002 after the current President plucked him from the business world. 

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Student Denied Form 1 Spot After Travelling All The Way From Bungoma To Murang’a

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The 2021 form one admissions which kicked off on Monday August 2 have been marred with corruption allegations after reports emerged that some schools are swapping the admission spots in favour of other students.

Form one students started reporting to school on Monday after sitting their Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) in March this year. 

For instance, a mother who took her daughter for Form One admission at Mugoiri Girls High School in Murang’a County was left in shock after she found out that the school had swapped her daughter’s spot.

The heartbroken mother who has been identified as Rachel Amogola broke down and cried, lamenting that the school was biased and intentionally denied the daughter admission at the school. 

This after they had travelled all the way from Bungoma County to the school that is in Central region of Kenya, only for her daughter to miss the spot.

The parent while speaking to he media said that she had spent her fortune purchasing learning materials and other necessities listed by the school which at last had offered the girl, Hildah Anatwa’s, spot to another parent. 

She cried hysterically while clutching admission documents and the girl’s pink suitcase. 

“George Magoha (Education CS), what has my daughter done to deserve such punishment. She passed her exam and you, Oh God, guided her through it. You selected this school for her and provided all that she needed. Give me strength My Lord!” Amogola prayed in the vernacular Luhya dialect, in between her sobs. 

The mother complained that corruption had escalated in Kenya and even affected the education sector.

What pained her most was that the residents are law-abiding and work hard only to be disparaged by the few who enjoyed certain privileges. 

“I never miss tithing My God! I serve you in the church. Then why should you allow someone to mess with my daughter’s life? Fight for me!” she wailed as other parents and enrolling students watched sympathetically. 

The aggrieved parent urged President Uhuru Kenyatta to intervene on her behalf as the situation was so heartbreaking. 

Her work, she stated, was to nurture and provide for her children as a loving parent. However, the alleged tribalism she faced was beyond her comprehension. 

“I have never known such pain. Who chose my daughter to join a school in Murang’a. I am exhausted after walking and travelling this long-distance,” she lamented. 

On Tuesday morning, August 3, the school issued a statement clarifying the issue. 

“The lady sought for a Form One transfer to Wambasa Secondary in Siaya county. The details of her relative who requested her transfer are available in Nemis. The school has no mandate to retransfer the student.

“The parent came to school accompanied by the media and despite being advised by the principal to be patient, she contacted the ministry and went ahead to create drama,” the statement read. 

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UK Scholarships For International Students Available, Kenyans Highly Recommended

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The University of Derby, an ambitious, modern university in the heart of the UK is offering scholarships for undergraduate and post-graduate programs to students from Africa, with those from Kenya being highly recommended.

The University welcomes more than 1,700 international students from 100 countries studying at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, with award-winning support services. 

There is a growing African student community at the University of Derby.

As a student from Africa, you could be eligible for the university’s scholarships and discounts, which can be used together to offer a reduction in fees during your first year of study.

You can apply for some scholarships once you have an offer from the university and others will be applied automatically if you are eligible.

You must be applying for a full-time degree. Applications for postgraduate research, online studies, foundation and pre-sessional language programmes are not eligible for a discount or scholarship. Terms and conditions apply.

General requirements

Click on your country below to find the entry requirements. If you have specific questions about your qualifications you can contact the international recruitment officer.  You can also check the course page for any specific requirements.

Requirements for Kenyans

International Foundation Year

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Students with minimum grades of C in five subjects would usually be eligible for the International Foundation Year.

UKVI IELTS 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in all components (CEFR B1) is also required.

Undergraduate

Students with a minimum score of 60% in the University Diploma / Ordinary Diploma / Ordinary Technician Diploma can typically be considered for direct entrance to bachelor programmes.

Students who have successfully completed one year of a Kenyan degree programme can typically be considered for direct entrance to bachelor programmes.

Students with a minimum score of 60% in the Higher Diploma / Higher Technician Diploma can typically be considered for entrance to the final year of a Bachelor programme.

Postgraduate

We require a Bachelor degree from a NARIC or government recognised institution, a typical offer would be:

A score of 60% is considered comparable to a UK 2:1
A score of 50% is considered comparable to a UK 2:2

Degrees issued by private institutions must have national recognition from CHE. You can download the list of approved private degrees here.

English 

The following awards offer English language exemptions:

Undergraduate

KCSE with a grade C – (Equivalent to IELTS 6.0)
KCSE with a grade C – (Equivalent to IELTS 6.5)
KCSE with a grade B – (Equivalent to IELTS 7.0)

Postgraduate

Accept KCSE with a C for an IELTS equivalent of 6.0 or 6.5 for plus 3/4 years study at University taught in English
For IELTS 7 or above an IELTS is required

N.B. Some programmes will require IELTS with no exemptions.

International students applying to start in September 2021 now need to apply through an educational agent representative. Below is a list of agents in Kenya.

SI UK Nairobi

SI UK Mombasa 

Uniabroad – IDP Kenya

  • Soin Arcade, Mezzanine Floor Suite 22, Westlands Road, Westlands, P.O. Box 41086-00100 Nairobi, Kenya
  • Tel: 0707092287
  • Contact: Nimo (Stella Githaiga)
  • Email: nimo.uniabroad@idp.com

Unihub Consultants

Uniserv Ltd

Uniserv – Eldoret

Uniserv – Mombasa

UniConnect Ltd

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Politics

Alice Wahome Speaks On Fumbling While Explaining Ruto’s Bottom-Up Economy

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Days after fumbling while trying to explain Deputy President William Ruto’s bottom up economic model during an interview on Citizen TV, Kandara MP Alice Wahome has come out to explain what transpired.

Wahome who is one of Ruto’s strongest supporters and a supporter of his hustler movement last week caused a stir online after saying that the bottom up approach was about empowerment starting from the bottom going down.

This attracted criticism from Kenyans who said she did not understand the model she has been pushing alongside other MPs allied to DP Ruto.

Speaking on the gaffe for the very first time on Monday August 02, the lawmaker said that she just had a slip of the tongue.

“That was just a tongue-twister. I know that the bottom-up economic model discussion bothers the ‘Cerelac’ babies, Kieleweke team and the ODM party,” she told a leading local daily.

She noted thatr trending on social media because of a tongue twist is not bad.

“..the clip was taken out of context. I was attending a show for one and a half hours…I said several things but they chose to bring a seven-seconds clip to show that we don’t understand the model,” she said.

She said the other parties have no alternative model.

“..bring your model let us compete on ideas, not jokes. I will not be finished by a small tongue twist,” she added.

On Sunday, Ruto once again defended his bottom-up economic approach, saying it is a noble approach about helping others.

“People are confused about this bottom-up approach. It is about helping the weak. Christ himself has said blessed are those who help others,” Ruto said.

Ruto is rallying supporters around his hustler narrative, which he says is a “bottom-up-middle-out economic approach” that has been received with admiration and criticism in equal measure.

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Brazil Announces Scholarship Opportunities For 2022 Academic Year

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The Federal Republic of Brazil has informed through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that under the Brazilian Educational Cooperation Programme (PEC-G), the Government of Brazil is offering scholarship opportunities for undergraduate studies for 2022 academic year. 

The programme will cater for TUITION FEES ONLY.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

  • Be a citizen of Kenya.
  • Must have a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 23 years, preferably by 31st December, 2021.
  • Must present original and copy of the transcript with courses taken and grades obtained during all high school years.
  • A certificate of completion of high school with an average score of at least 60%, and a score of 60% in English.
  • A candidate who has not completed high school at the date of registration for PEC-G may apply but if selected must submit the Certificate of Completion of high school at enrollment in the Brazillian Institution of Higher Education.
  • Willingness to undertake a Preparatory Portuguese Course for foreigners in an Accredited Institution in Brazil, and take the examination in the second half of 2020. Candidates can only sit for the Celpe-Bras once, and in case they do not succeed, their participation in the PEC-G program will be discontinued.

Candidates must also submit:

  • A duly signed statement of financial responsibility and ability by parents or guardian to remit a minimum amount equivalent to US$ 600.00 (six hundred U.S. dollars) monthly to defray the cost of living in Brazil during the undergraduate studies; and should prove that they receive a minimum income three times the monthly amount to be able to sponsor the candidate.
  • A duly signed statement of commitment, affirming willingness to undertake and comply with the rules of PEC-G.
  • An original birth certificate of the applicant and his or her parents or guardians to be presented for verification by the PEC-G operator at the Embassy of Brazil after successful selection.
  • An original medical certificate for physical and mental health issued within no more than 90 days prior to submitting the application. 

NB:    Information concerning visa requirements will be shared by the Embassy to the successful candidates who will be notified by the Embassy after the selectAny queries on PEC-G can be forwarded to johnstone.katua@itamaraty.gov.br

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Business

Mama Ibado Charity Donates Sanitary Towels To Girls In Kakamega Schools

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Mama Ibado Charity, a leading independent, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) has donated sanitary pads and under garments to more than 300 vulnerable girls in Kakamega County.

The organization made the donation on Saturday July 31, 2021 with an aim of keeping the vulnerable girls in school at the time parents are struggling with challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the Charity organization, the donations are being made to reduce the rate of absenteeism among girls in schools which affects their studies.

Located in Kakamega and Isiolo counties, the organization through its Executive Vice President Mariam Ahmed said young girls have been victims of absenteeism and potential school drop outs, which Mama Ibado charity is committed to end.

“Most girls of school going age in the region come from poor homes. This is a major reason that contributes to a number of girls missing school for at least four days a month each month due to their menstrual cycle, thus leading to higher rates of girls’ drop out,” said Mariam Ahmed.

She further observed that poverty levels in the Western Kenya region has forced some of the girls to opt for other unhygienic options such as use of old newspapers,rags, tissue papers and pieces of clothes in managing their menstrual flow.

“We want to change this by ensuring we reach more girls from various schools in the country and change their wellbeing by giving them back their dignity,” said Ms. Ahmed.

Mama Ibado charity has partnered with Kakamega forest heritage foundation under “pads for success” project which has seen schools such as Holy Cross Injira, Lugala Primary and secondary benefit.

Each girl will receive one year supply of sanitary pads pack that contains a year’s supply of sanitary towels, 4 pairs of undergarments and a health education booklet.

“Our goal is to ensure that Mama Ibado Charity plays a role in ending period poverty among the girl child. We need to live in a world that no girl misses school during her menses. I call upon like-minded individuals and organizations to join this movement of empowering the girl child, said MIC Founder, Ahmed Jibril.

MIC has donated sanitary towels to various schools in Kakamega County for the last 3 years.

Plans are underway to increase reach to other counties.
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Government Issues New Direction On The Nationwide Curfew

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The government has announced new direction on the ongoing nationwide dusk to dawn curfew amid speculations among Kenyans.

The government through Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has announced that the curfew that is currently being observed from 10pm to 4am will continue for areas outside the Western region of Kenya, and 7pm to 4am for area in Western region of Kenya.

The government further announced that all public and personal meetings have been suspended countrywide. All government and intergovernmental meetings will also be virtual or postponed, according to the CS.

“We emphasize that all public gatherings and in person meetings of any kind are suspended country wide. The Curfew will continue across the country from 10pm-4am,” said CS Kagwe.

All forms of physical congregational meetings should be done under the guidelines of the interfaith council. In-person worship is to be limited to a third of the capacity of places of worship.  The CS urged congregants to maintain a physical distance of at least 1 metre while indoors.

All restaurants and eateries should observe the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health.

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Crime & Investigations

So Sad! Woman Killed By Lover In Kahawa West Shortly After Securing Job Abroad

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

A 34-year-old woman is in Kahawa West alleged to have been killed by her lover just days after she had secured a job in Qatar.

According to reports, Joyce Wanjiru Nyambura was killed just three days before leaving the country to start her new job.

She is said to have differed with the lover over her leaving. Her family says she was scheduled to leave for the country in the Middle East on Friday, July 30 but she unfortunately met her death in the hands of the brutal lover.

The lover only identified as Golden Nyakundi is said to have fatally stabbed Wanjiru in the abdomen and mouth using a knife before going into hiding.

She also had bruises on the head an indication that she was assaulted before being murdered. The matter was reported at Kahawa West police station and police have now launched a manhunt for the killer.

The family is now calling on the authorities to expedite the probe and ensure Wanjiru gets justice.

Wanjiru’s sister, who is yet to come to terms with her sibling’s death, narrated that the deceased had attempted to secure a job in Kenya but in vain.

“My sister had really struggled to secure a job here in Kenya in vain until she got the chance to leave for Qatar and we were all happy as a family. However, the turn of events has left the family with so much pain,” she said.

On his part, Wanjiru’s brother posed, “all we want is justice as a family since we know my sister was kind and loving. Why was she killed just days before she left the country?”

The body of the deceased was moved to Kenyatta Memorial Funeral Home pending autopsy.

This comes just days after police arrested the main suspect in the killing of 23-year-old Christine Ambani.

The suspect was identified as Innocent Kalio Makokha, a 23-year-old student from the Mt Kenya University.

Makokha is said to have lured Ambani to her death under the guise of a date, with details confirmed that the two were involved in a romantic relationship.

According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives, Makokha is a repeat offender, accused of having murdered his own brother, sister-in law and their one-year-old child.

It had previously been believed that Ambani had been abducted by unknown persons who went on to ask for ransom from the family.

Makokha was arrested in Chokaa, Nairobi County where he was hiding out following the murder of Ambani.

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Entertainment

Aki Pesa Wewe! DJ Creme De La Creme’s Wife Dumps Him, Runs Away With Kids

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The wife to renown entertainer George Njuguna, popularly known as DJ Creme de la Creme has reportedly dumped him and taken off with his kids.

This is after the entertainer relocated from Nairobi to Kericho bearing to the Covid-19 pandemic that has greatly affected the entertainment industry.

Reports of DJ Creme’s wife taking off after being together for almost 15 years emerged after he took to his official social media handles on Thursday July 29, 2021 to label marriage as a scam.

DJ Creme de la Creme “Proposes to Denise, Wedding Preparations Done”
DJ Creme De La Creme with his wife Denise. Photo/Courtesy.

On his Instagram stories, De La Crème said: “Marriage is a scam. Don’t let anybody lie to you!” An hour later, on his feed, he posted a black and white photo while smoking and captioned, “Imma Be Aight.”

Speaking to one of the leading local dailies, a hesitant Creme said he was currently alone after his fiancée Denise took their two children and left.

“I don’t really want to talk about this but what I can tell you is that at the moment I am alone. My wife took the kids so I’m living one day at a time. You know as a man you just have to deal with life,” said Crème.

He added: “I am here (Kericho) where I am building a club and a restaurant…But I am easy, haina pressure. Every good thing comes to an end.”

Early this year, DJ Crème took to Instagram to announce he had finally proposed to his then-girlfriend after being together for 14 years.

Posting a photo of Denise’s hand with a ring on, the deejay admitted to putting his fiancée through a lot, adding that he wanted to love her forever.

“It took me 14 Years. 14 Loong Years to ask my Best Friend, My confidant, Mother to my kids, My Forever Person to Marry Me? I know I’ve stressed you out so many times @deekingsky, but My Heart and All I got belongs to you. I wanna Love you forever,” said Crème de la Crème.

However, a scroll through Crème’s Instagram feed shows he has deleted Denise’s photos, including the engagement one.

In 2020, Dj Crème relocated to Kericho with Denise and their children due to Covid-19 effects on his career and the entertainment industry. The deejay vowed never to return to Nairobi despite operating in the city for 17 years, saying life in the countryside was much better, cheaper, and more peaceful.

According to Crème, Denise had a hard time relocating to Kericho, having lived in the city her whole life.

DJ Creme’s break-up with wife comes barely months after gospel singer Daddy Owen had his wife Fridah Wambui walk out of their matrimonial home and got engaged to another man.

Reports indicated that Fridah had dumped Daddy Owen for a tycoon based in Gilgil.

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ODM Formally Exits NASA, Reveals Raila’s Next Move

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has formally exited the National Super Alliance (NASA).

The move comes just days after Kalonzo Musyoka-led Wiper Movement formerly exited the coalition that was used by ODM leader Raila Odinga to contest for presidency during the 2017 general elections.

ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna in a statement disclosed that the Orange party held a meeting on Thursday, July 29, and made the resolution to quit the NASA relationship.

ODM held a National Executive Committee meeting to deliberate on, among other things, the party’s 2022 presidential candidate.

According to Sifuna, ODM intends to embark on a programme to build new partnerships. The party will also extend the ongoing talks with its potential partners to the grassroots.

Sifuna added that the party deliberated on the future and its need to build new partnerships.

“To this end regional meetings and engagements have been planned with like-minded parties,” he concluded.

The coalition agreement between the partners indicates that NASA would cease to exist if at least three constituent parties formally exit. 

NASA coalition has faced challenges since 2018 due to mistrust among the parties and competing interests among; Wiper Democratic Movement, ODM, ANC and Ford Kenya parties.

Early this week, the former Prime Minister agreed to share political parties’ funds after four years of a standoff.

Despite all this, Kalonzo has ruled out playing second fiddle to anyone in the next year’s polls despite ODM unveiling the cash. 

At a press conference Monday, Kalonzo revealed that Raila had written a letter informing them of the decision to share the party’s millions.

Raila and Kalonzo have had an on-and-off relationship over the years since 2002.

They teamed up when the late President Daniel Moi endorsed Uhuru Kenyatta for the top seat and left Kanu to support retired President Mwai Kibaki under the Liberal Democratic Party, then an affiliate of Narc—the coalition that decisively defeated Kanu.

As the 2007 general election approached, the two went separate ways, with Raila seeking the presidency on the ODM ticket as Kalonzo flew the ODM Kenya’s flag. ODM Kenya rebranded into Wiper Democratic Party.

Election results were disputed leading to the formation of the Grand Coalition government, with Raila serving as Prime Minister and Kalonzo as Vice President.

The two did not see eye to eye for the better part of the coalition government.

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