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Kang’ata Kicked Out From Plum Senate Job, Senator Wamatangi Takes Over

by Mustafa Juma February 9, 2021

Murang’a Senator Irungu Kanga’ta has been axed as the Senate Majority Chief Whip.

His position has been taken by Kiambu Senator Kimani Wamatangi.

Jubilee Party Secretary-General Raphael Tuju says that while Kang’ata was within his rights to express his opinion to the President, the party had an issue with the manner in which he did it.

He added that Kang’ata was later invited to a meeting and asked to apologise but he declined.

Tuju said the senator also declined to attend a Parliamentary leadership meeting.

Tuju confirmed the ouster moments after Deputy President William Ruto’s allies stormed out of the Senate Parliamentary Group meeting protesting what they termed as an illegal and crooked plan to remove Kang’ata as Senate Majority Whip.

Addressing journalists at KICC on Tuesday, the nine Senators led by Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen and Meru Senator Mithika Linturi said they walked out of the room after members were asked to sign a form to sanction Kangata’s removal.

Murkomen said the process was illegal as there were no showcase letters to Kang’ata before the decision was made.

Kang’ata has been at cross paths with the party leadership after he penned a letter to the President discrediting the Bulling Bridges Initiative’s popularity in Central. The letter has been interpreted as disrespect to the party leader.

All the Jubilee Senate PG meetings chaired by the President last year ended in key allies of the DP being removed from their positions.

Murkomen was dewhipped as Majority leader while his Nakuru counterpart Susan Kihika was removed from the majority whip position.

The meeting also ratified the removal of Tharaka Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki as Senate Deputy Speaker.

Jubilee Party has already kicked out six senators in the latest purge of rebels allied to Deputy President William Ruto.

Nominated senators Isaac Mwaura, Millicent Omanga, Victor Prengei, Falhada Dekow Iman, Naomi Jillo Waqo and Mary Seneta Yiane were expelled by the National Management Committee — Jubillee’s top organ.

Jubilee secretary-general Raphael Tuju announced the expulsions Monday, hours after Ruto met more than 100 Tanagatanga MPs at his Karen residence.

Last month, Kang’ata conceded that his time as Senate Majority Whip might be nearing its dusk.

The Senator while on an interview with vernacular station Inooro on January 10, 2021, revealed that there was already a plot within the Jubilee Party to relieve him of his duties in the upper house.

Kang’ata also stated that he had been left out of a Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) team formulated to spearhead sensitisation campaigns for the report in the Mount Kenya region.

Kang’ata stated that he was ready for any consequences that may be thrown his way, reiterating that he felt obliged to tell President Uhuru Kenyatta the truth. He stated that he wrote the letter out of good faith and is still loyal to President Kenyatta.

He maintained that the BBI report was still unpopular in the Mt Kenya region. He reiterated that he only wrote the letter dated December 30, disowning one dated January 4, 2021.

The Murang’a lawmaker conceded he regrets the letter leaked to the public and the outcome of the entire situation that has since backed him into the receiving end of criticism from various quarters of pro-BBI leaders.

Kang’ata also alleged that he had received threats on his life and he had recorded a statement with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

In an interview earlier January 11, the Senate Majority Whip argued that some political factions in the country had ideas that need to be incorporated in the report, terming them good.

February 9, 2021 0 comment

Crime & Investigations

Drama At Nairobi Hospital As Sonko Is Forcibly Whisked Away, Taken To Court

by Mustafa Juma February 9, 2021

written by Mustafa Juma

Drama ensued at the Nairobi Hospital on Tuesday, February 9, when police arrived and picked up former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko.

Sonko was today (Tuesday) expected to appear in Court for the ruling of his assault case.

Sonko had been admitted to the hospital on Monday night after complaining of stomach complications and high blood pressure while at the Gigiri police cells.

Ahead of the court session, police were informed the former governor was at the hospital.

They drove there and picked him up and took him to the court at around 11.15 am.

It is not clear if the doctors at the hospital cleared the transfer given he had been there for more than six hours.

Witnesses said the hospital management avoided any drama and allowed him to be taken away.

He appeared in court in the company of an ambulance medic. This came ahead of his two key rulings in court on if he should be released on bond.

On Tuesday, a Kiambu Magistrate’s court is first expected to rule on his application to be released on bond in a multiple case of assault and robbery he is facing.

A Kahawa West court is also expected to make a ruling on an application by the police to be allowed to detain Sonko for 30 days as they investigate terror-related charges.

Sonko was admitted with stomach complications ahead of the key court rulings.

Officials aware of the developments said Sonko was rushed to hospital from Gigiri police station aboard an ambulance and admitted there.

The ex-governor was set to know if he will be freed after the rulings.

A Kiambu Magistrate’s court will first rule on his application to be released on bond in a multiple case of assault and robbery he is facing.

A Kahawa West court was also expected to make a ruling on an application by the police to be allowed to detain Sonko for 30 days as they investigate terror-related charges.

His legal team is concerned with reports that police plan to revive old cases that they believe were settled.

Over the weekend, plainclothes officers from the Anti-Terror Police Unit (ATPU) arrested seven of his aides, adding the list to nine of the aides that have been put in police custody after being linked to terrorism activities.

Sonko’s woes seem to be far from over, after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) commenced investigations into how he allegedly faked his death in 2005.

Besides probing Sonko’s “alleged death”, the DCI has also launched further investigations into several past cases, that the former flamboyant governor is linked to.

According to reports, the detectives are said to have begun the probe following a request from Shimo La Tewa Prison where Sonko is said to have escaped from.

Kinoti was, however, quick to dismiss claims by Sonko’s allies and friends that he is being persecuted for allegedly reading from a different political script with the powers that be.

“DCI is a professional entity that conducts its investigations in accordance with the law. We are completely non-partisan in politics,” Kinoti said.

Sonko is expected to be questioned over a fake death certificate bearing his name, and purportedly issued on June 20, 2005. The cause of death was indicated as cardio-pulmonary arrest.

Sonko’s escape from Shimo La Tewa facility has always been a source of heated debate between himself and State authorities.

Various accounts indicate that Sonko escaped from the maximum prison some 20 years ago.

He is said to have been released in 2001 after allegedly claiming that he was HIV positive and epileptic.

February 9, 2021 0 comment

Politics

Sonko Falls Sick While In Police Cells, Rushed To Hospital

by Mustafa Juma February 9, 2021

written by Mustafa Juma

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko is sick and has been admitted in the hospital.

His admission comes ahead of two court rulings that are scheduled for today.

Sonko was admitted with stomach complications ahead of the key court rulings.

Officials aware of the developments said Sonko was rushed to hospital from Gigiri police station aboard an ambulance and admitted there.

He was admitted and is in a stable condition, an official who saw him said.

The ex-governor was set to know if he will be freed after the rulings.

A Kiambu Magistrate’s court will first rule on his application to be released on bond in a multiple case of assault and robbery he is facing.

A Kahawa West court was also expected to make a ruling on an application by the police to be allowed to detain Sonko for 30 days as they investigate terror-related charges.

His legal team is concerned with reports that police plan to revive old cases that they believe were settled.

Sonko’s woes seem to be far from over, after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) commenced investigations into how he allegedly faked his death in 2005.

Besides probing Sonko’s “alleged death”, the DCI has also launched further investigations into several past cases, that the former flamboyant governor is linked to.

According to reports, the detectives are said to have begun the probe following a request from Shimo La Tewa Prison where Sonko is said to have escaped from.

“Authorities at the facility wrote to the DCI requesting for investigations to establish the authenticity of the death certificate. They have requested that Sonko should be taken back there to complete his sentence term should the death certificate be established to be fake,” a well-placed source told a local daily.

“We have re-opened several files on him that are under investigations. I am however not in a position to give the fine details of the cases,” DCI boss Kinoti said.

Kinoti was, however, quick to dismiss claims by Sonko’s allies and friends that he is being persecuted for allegedly reading from a different political script with the powers that be.

“DCI is a professional entity that conducts its investigations in accordance with the law. We are completely non-partisan in politics,” Kinoti said.

Sonko is expected to be questioned over a fake death certificate bearing his name, and purportedly issued on June 20, 2005. The cause of death was indicated as cardio-pulmonary arrest.

Sonko’s escape from Shimo La Tewa facility has always been a source of heated debate between himself and State authorities.

Various accounts indicate that Sonko escaped from the maximum prison some 20 years ago.

He is said to have been released in 2001 after allegedly claiming that he was HIV positive and epileptic.

Sonko was released by now deceased High Court judge Samuel Oguk from prison three months before completing the one year sentence after claiming he was HIV positive.

Later in a sworn affidavit, Sonko claimed that he was suffering from chronic tuberculosis and peptic ulcers.

“Currently, I am admitted at the prison hospital and my chances of survival are very minimal, hence seek to be released on medical grounds or in compliance of the Presidential Amnesty Exercise dated 12/12/2000,” Sonko stated in an affidavit dated 2/2/2001.

But in 2011, then Commissioner of Prisons said at a press conference that Sonko escaped from lawful custody on April 16, 1998, while he was admitted at the Coast Provincial General Hospital.

Now a death certificate under the name, Kioko Gidion Mbuvi, the name he held before changing it in 2012, has become the subject of investigations by the DCI.

Sources at the Registrar of Persons told the People Daily that Sonko officially changed his name in a Gazette Notice No 1607 of February 10, 2012.

“Notice is hereby given that by a deed poll dated 1 February 2012, and duly registered by our client, formerly known as Mbuvi Gidion Kioko, formally and absolutely renounced and abandoned the use of his former names and in lie therefore assumed and adopted the name Mbuvi Gidion Kioko Mike Sonko,” the Gazette Notice read in part.

The death certificate indicates that Kioko Gidion Mbuvi died of a cardiacpulmonary arrest – a sudden, unexpected loss of heart function, breathing and consciousness.

He was initially summoned following his indirect admission of culpability, when a fortnight ago, while in Rithumitu in Dagoreti, Nairobi county, he said he together with Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho and others, printed Orange Democratic Movement T-shirts and bought vehicles which they later burnt.

Sources at DCI said detectives are yet to commence investigations into his alleged culpability in the 2017 violence.

February 9, 2021 0 comment

Crime & Investigations

IG Mutyambai Speaks After Woman Pushed Out Of Moving Matatu At Juja Dies

by Mustafa Juma February 8, 2021

written by Mustafa Juma

A woman has died after a matatu conductor allegedly threw her and another passenger out of a moving vehicle at Juja following a disagreement over bus fare.

According to a police statement, the matatu’s registration number is KCZ 929C, which belongs to Memba Travellers Sacco.

The incident is alleged to have happened on February 6. The deceased woman who has been identified as Judy Wanjiku is said to have been working at Equity Bank, Ruiru branch.

Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai has said that the vehicle involved has already been detained at Wanguru Police Station in Mwea.

Responding to the concerns raised by netizens over the unfortunate incident on Monday, February 8, Mutyambai said that the police are currently looking for the driver who is at large.

He assured Kenyans that a stern action was going to be taken against the culprits involved.

“The vehicle involved has already been detained at Wanguru Police Station in Mwea. We are currently looking for the driver who is at large. I assure you action will be taken against the culprits involved,” Mutyambai said.

Juja OCS Dorothy Mugarisha said that the incident was first reported on Saturday, February 6, when the two victims walked into the station after they were violently shoved out of the vehicle over a disagreement over fare.

At the time, Mugarisha said the two victims, John Njoroge and 26-year-old Judy Wanjiku Nyaga, seemed to have incurred slight injuries on their hands and legs.

Eyewitnesses said that the matatu driver allegedly also wanted to run them over after his tout threw them out of the moving vehicle.

But onlookers reacted quickly and pulled them out of the matatu’s path. After the incident, the duo was treated at a Ruiru hospital and discharged.

However, on Sunday, a brother of the injured woman informed the Juja OCS that her sister later complained of headaches and was taken to Thika Level V Hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival.

Following the fatality report, Mugarisha said that they tracked the Memba Saccor vehicle that was involved in the incident to Mwea where it was impounded and taken to the local police station.

This is, however, not the first incident to happen.

Last year, a driver and conductor of a Githurai bus from which a man was pushed to his death.

The driver Naftally Kalama Fondo, 33, and his conductor, Alex Macau Gikonyo, 20, appeared before Chief Magistrate Hestone Nyaga where they were charged.

A detective attached to Kasarani police division, in a sworn affidavit, said Mr Kimondo died on the spot after being pushed out of the speeding bus that was headed to the Nairobi central business district from Githurai.

In 2018, a woman died after she was reportedly pushed out of a moving bus on Thika Road by rogue matatu touts in unclear circumstances.

The woman, only identified as Doreen, was allegedly pushed out of a Githurai bus – KCC 021 A – near Safari Park Hotel.

According to a Twitter user named Peter Pekat (@Pekat2013), the woman died while he was rushing her to Neema Hospital.

Pekat said all the conductors of the matatu from which Doreen was pushed had fled but that he, however, had recorded a statement on the incident at Kasarani Police Station. He also captured the licence plates of the bus.

February 8, 2021 0 comment

Politics

Drama At Gigiri Police Station As Sonko Turns Cells Into Prayer Centre

by Mustafa Juma February 4, 2021

written by Mustafa Juma

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko is said to have caused drama at Gigiri police station when he was ushered into the police cells on Tuesday, February 2.

According to police officers in the know, Sonko was ushered into the police cells at around 4.15 pm after undergoing police procedures.

Sonko was stripped of his VIP status and was subjected to removing one shoe and his belt.

Inside the cells, the former county chief met another five suspects who had been brought in for different offences.

At around 9.30 pm, the cell was transformed into a prayer centre as Sonko and his new friends broke into worship songs and intercession prayers.

The group was so loud that officers manning the report office had to ask them to lower their voices.

“Initially he was in a pensive mood but after a while, he cheered up and was busy chatting with other men in the cells,” said an officer at the station.

Only his family, doctor and lawyer were allowed to visit the former governor.

After leaving Gigiri Police Station, the former Nairobi Governor was arraigned at the Kiambu Law Courts on Wednesday and thereafter transferred briefly to the Kamiti Maximum Prison.

He was later charged at the Kahawa West Law Courts where he faced terrorism charges before being transferred back to Gigiri Police Station.

February 4, 2021 0 comment

Business

Kiligrit Raise Ksh 2.1 Million In Campaign Towards Feeding Programme For The Elderly

by Mustafa Juma January 30, 2021

written by Mustafa Juma

Kiligrit, a group of senior citizens have completed phase 1 of a month-long campaign to raise KES 5 Million (USD $50,000) towards Mama Ibado Charity’s Seniors’ Feeding Program.

Through a five-day hike to Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, the group managed to raise KES 2.1 Million representing 42 per cent of the targeted amount.

“We climbed to the top without much problem. Unlike the last time we were there and a number of us had to withdraw at some level, this time we were much determined and persevered the tough winds of between 80-100 Kilometres per hour” said the team’s leader, Col (rtd) Hussein Farah.
The team managed to scale 19,341ft (5,895M AMSL).

Major (Rtd) Hussein Mohammed – Chairman Kiligrit Group

Kiligrit Chairman, Major (Rtd) Hussein Mohammed, called on Kenyans in the country and in the diaspora to engage in this noble initiative to help restore dignity of vulnerable senior citizens.

“It has been tough, challenging and gruelling. We had to nagivate the strong winds but we are grateful we climbed and here we are. We landed safely. We are now calling on Kenyans from all walks of life to rally behind this magnanimous campaign to support less fortunate seniors in our society,” said Major (Rtd) Hussein Mohammed.

“Thank you so much for being great role models and setting incredible standards for the society and for partaking in this glorious campaign, for maintaining your humanity and voluntarily contributing to the eradication of the incapacitating scourge that is hunger,” said Justice Mohamed K. Ibrahim when he handed the team gold certificates to the eight members.

Mama Ibado Charity is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a goal of raising KES 25,000,000 (USD $250,000), that will be used to increase their support from 650 beneficiaries under the Seniors Feeding Programme to 1,000.

“As we move to the next decade, we want to reach out to more vulnerable senior citizens to improve their wellbeing and living standards as part of our big mission of restoring their dignity,” said Mama Ibado Charity Founder, Ahmed Jibril.

Kiligrit members who participated in the expedition were led by BlueBird Aviation Director, and the late President Daniel Moi’s former pilot, Col (Rtd) Hussein Farah.
Other participating members were Major (Rtd) Hussein Mohammed, Col (Rtd) Abdulbari Abdirahman, Abdiwahid Biriq, Abdikadir Sheikh Hassan, Mohamud Duale, Hassan Shariff Alwy and Omar Meegagg.

MIC is celebrating a decade of helping senior citizens restore their dignity through impact projects including seniors feeding programme,seniors housing programme and annual elderly medical camps.

Mama Ibado Charity (MIC) is an independent, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) formed from humble beginnings in 2011 with a sole objective: restoring dignity and hope to our seniors.
Since its launch, Founder Ahmed Jibril and his team of dedicated MIC volunteers have expanded from feeding 50 seniors in 2011 in Isiolo County, to 650 seniors in Isiolo and Kakamega Counties in less than a decade.

This charity was created in honour of the memory of Mama Ibado Haji Osman, who dedicated her life to fight against the poverty and the hardships experienced by many amongst her elderly peers and their families. She has left behind a legacy that continues to echo across the region to this very day.

January 30, 2021 0 comment

Entertainment

“Hatuogopi Chai!” Mwakideu Tears Into Edgar Obare, Offers Wajesus Family Free Advice

by Mustafa Juma January 29, 2021

written by Mustafa Juma

Celebrated radio Presenter Alex Mwakideu on Thursday, January 28, tore into controversial blogger Edgar Obare over his continued nature of exposing celebrities.

Obare has been exposing various scandals of most celebrities through his official Instagram account, which has a huge following mostly from women who are interested in his exposes dubbed ‘tea’.

Obare manages to expose celebrities by being provided with screenshots of private messages, leaked videos and sometimes goes live with some people who go on to expose certain celebrities without fear.

Some of the exposes range from estranged relationships, to someone’s private life.

Well, several celebrities have fallen victims of Edgar Obare’s ‘tea’.

Victims of this ‘tea’ include Milele FM’s Alex Mwakideu, Kiss FM’s Felix Odiwuor populary known as Jalang’o, DJ Mo and his wife Size 8, and the latest on the list being the Wajesus family’s Kabi wa Jesus.

Speaking during his morning show which he hosts alongside comedian MCA Tricky, Mwakideu said he no longer fears being exposed for life will eventually move on.

He also advised Kabi Wajesus to ignore the expose and continue with his life normally.

“Unapiga ma screenshot, nakupigia simu una record, natuma video unasave, za nini? Kisha tukikosana kidogo, chai…

Si Jalang’o amewekewa chai hapa na maisha inaendelea, Mwakideu nimeekewa, DJ MO, Wa Jesus, maisha itaendelea tu, hatuogopi chai,” Mwakideu said.

Obare has been in the limelight in exposing celebrities and posting gossip stories crowdsourced by his followers on Instagram which he shares on his Instagram stories which has a large audience that he has now monetized.

While exposing Kabi Wajesus by serving his famous ‘CHAI’, Edgar Obare posted a screenshot conversation with a lady claiming to be the cousin of his baby mama that has alleged Kabi Wajesus has a seven-year-old girl that he has refused to associate with or support.

The gospel YouTube vlogger, Peter Kabi, happily married Milly Wambui alias Milly WaJesus who have served nothing but serious couple goals on is reportedly not answering calls from his baby mama and her family members even the lawyer has been served a buffet of blue ticks.

Edgar Obare has in the past exposed Jalang’o of alleged infidelity, a scandal that rocked the radio presenter’s life for a while.

January 29, 2021 0 comment

Entertainment

Jane Ngoiri Quits NTV

by Mustafa Juma January 29, 2021

written by Mustafa Juma

Celebrated news anchor Jane Ngoiri has left the Nation Media Group (NMG) owned NTV.

According to multiple reports, the experienced anchor resigned.

Reports indicate that she tendered her resignation on Thursday, January 28, 2021.

Confirming the reports while speaking to a local publisher, Ngoiri stated that she had resigned from NTV for her own reasons.

“It is true that I have resigned from NTV. I left for personal reasons,” she confirmed.

However, the journalist did not divulge more details on her decision to exit the station adding that she would be focusing on some personal projects.

Ngoiri, who served as a Senior Swahili News Anchor stated that she would disclose her next step to her fans over her social media profiles.

In December 2020, Ngoiri was among 158 civilians awarded the Head of State Commendation (HSc) by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

In her initial stint at NTV, she co-anchored the Swahili news with Nimrod Taabu who switched to Citizen TV in 2019. She later co-anchored the Swahili news with Salim Swaleh.

Prior to working for NMG, Ngoiri worked at K24 as an English news anchor.

She has undertaken several investigative pieces that had gained traction online including Sisters of Death and Nairobi’s Bum Enhancers.

There have been several changes in media with a number of anchors calling it quits in the past month.

KBC anchor Samuel Njoroge resigned from KBC during a live broadcast on Thursday, January 28.

Earlier in January 2021, Grace Kuria announced her departure from Standard Media Group while hosting the station’s lunchtime bulletin.

She had served at the station for two years since joining in January 2019 after she was poached from K24 TV.

January 29, 2021 0 comment

Politics

Revealed: DP Ruto’s New Strategy To Split Uhuru, Raila Before 2022

by Mustafa Juma January 29, 2021

written by Mustafa Juma

Will the working relationship between President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga last until 2022?

Well, from the look of things, the handshake partners may be divided by the time Kenyans head to the ballot for the next general elections.

DP Ruto seems to be changing his strategy to drive a wedge between Uhuru and his handshake partner.

In an apparent effort to set the two handshake partners on a warpath, the DP appears to have devised a new plan to gain favour with the President and portray Raila as the enemy within.

Ruto, who has set his eyes on succeeding President Uhuru, has not been at ease since the two erstwhile political rivals closed ranks and shook hands on March 9, 2018. Ruto and the Nasa trio were excluded.

The DP and his troops have perceived the handshake as a political arrangement aimed at stifling his ambitions of becoming the country’s fifth President in favour of Raila.

Ruto has suddenly made an about-turn in his criticism of the Jubilee administration’s performance as his ally- former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko make sensational allegations on the government on the 2017 election chaos that have the potential of dividing the ‘two brothers’.

At a church service in Dagoretti South last Sunday, Ruto strongly supported the President and his administration’s development record and went ahead to list projects he and the President have completed since 2013.

The apparent change of heart – or strategy – came a day after he admitted Jubilee administration’s failure to realise its development agenda but blamed it on Raila for “infiltrating and diverting” the government priorities.

Ruto scathingly attacked the former Prime Minister, accusing him of despising, humiliating and embarrassing the head of state with his constant attacks attack on Jubilee’s output.

Raila and his allies have lately criticised the government’s development record in their BBI and 2022 election campaigns.

The ODM brigade has painted Ruto as the face of Jubilee’s failures and accused him of trying to run away from his own government’s failures.

They cited the laptop project, stadiums and creation of at least one million jobs for the youth every year as among the pledges Jubilee has failed to deliver.

Political analysts Elias Mutuma and Mark Bichachi observe Ruto as a man out to exploit every opportunity that may create a rift between Uhuru and Raila.

“The friendship between Uhuru and Raila is costing the DP…so he would ensure that the two go their separate ways so that he can have a better chance of succeeding his boss,” Mutuma said in an interview with a local daily.

He added that Ruto is wounded and feels his space was taken over by Raila and thus will be keen to take advantage of any scenario that would see them apart.

“If he gets an opportunity to edge Raila out, he would not hesitate. He is taking advantage of the fact that there has been a bit of some discomfort within ODM circles [over the handshake],” he said.

“Ruto understands everyone loves anyone who opposes the sitting government. That is why is roping in Raila so that he can increase his chances,” Bichachi said.

And in what appears part of the wider plan to split Uhuru and Raila, former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, a close ally of the DP, sensationally claimed Interior CS Karanja Kibicho and other influential people in the Jubilee administration planned the 2017 election chaos, which was then blamed on ODM.

Making the claims in the presence of the DP, Sonko alleged that he and influential people in the Jubilee administration, otherwise known as ‘the deep state’, printed ODM branded T-shirts.

Kibicho has denied Sonko’s claims and has already recorded a statement with the DCI. He has threatened to sue the ex-city county chief.

Sonko’s assertions, however, triggered anger in Raila’s ODM and threatened to sever the cordial relationship the outfit and the President’s Jubilee Party enjoy.

“ODM demands a full inquiry into the matter to establish the motives and extent of these mafia-like covert criminal acts as well as all persons and institutions involved,” secretary general Edwin Sifuna demanded.

January 29, 2021 0 comment

Sports

Tottenham’s Bad Record Against Liverpool Continues

by Ian Gitau January 29, 2021

written by Ian Gitau

The 2017/18 season was the last time Tottenham beat Liverpool in the premier league, a game which featured Harry Kane bagging a brace.

Since then, the Lilywhites have been held hostage to Liverpool’s house of pain. Having been beaten at home to Burnley, this was the first time in fifty five premier league games Liverpool lost at Anfield.

This stirred up Liverpool’s hunger of taking three points from Tottenham once again, when they travelled to Tottenham Hotspur ground.

The game commenced in great style as both teams looked to fire goals at both ends of the field. Sadio Mane blew the first big chance of the evening at the second minute, and it was apparent that Jurgen Klopp was furious about this.

Due to their drop back formation, Son Heung Min got in behind the Liverpool backline at the counter to guide the ball past the net, but the goal was ruled for offside after a lengthy VAR check.

The game continued intensely with Tottenham preferring to play in open spaces as opposed to the park -the-bus system they adopted under Mourinho.

Both sides continued to create chances but it was Liverpool who worked a beautiful team goal courtesy of a perfectly timed run by Sadio Mane who placed it in the path of Firmino for an easy tap in. The score was one nil to Liverpool at half time.

Two minutes into the second half, Mane curled a shot at goal, forcing a save from Hugo Lloris, but Trent Alexander Arnold was at the right place at the right time to strike the rebound, making it two nil.

Tottenham were however back into the game just almost immediately. Harry Winks set up Pierre Emille Hojberg for a stunning Shot outside the 18 yard box. Surely, Karl-Heinze Rummenigge would be proud.

Deep into second half, Liverpool launched a counter attack and Salah hit it near post but again the goal was ruled out for off side for an earlier handball by the brazillian number nine.

This was however not the end of Liverpool’s threat. Alexander Arnold swung a marvelous cross from far out wide to find the Senegalese international who put it past the excellent Hugo Lloris.

Liverpool went on to hold on to the three points, but retained their fourth place at the table. Frustration for Mourinho and Tottenham fans as the onslaught under Jurgen Klopp continues.

January 29, 2021 0 comment

Entertainment

Tanasha Donna Claps Back At Kenyans Over Trolls On ‘Snubbed Diamond Kiss’

by Brian Miano January 28, 2021

written by Brian Miano

Tanasha Donna has responded to those trolling her over being snubbed by Bongo star Diamond Platinumz during a live performance.

Tanasha and Diamond were recently performing on stage when the Bongo star appeared to have ignored her kiss.

Due to this, as usual Kenyans never lack something to say for they had an opinion on exactly what happened .

This prompted the singer to react about the video after a fan reminded her of the incident on Instagram.

As it appears, the Gere hitmaker does not mind what people think and wants them to “have fun”

The short clip went viral on social media with many having different views as to what really happened between the two. This led to Khaligraph Jones’ wife, to fiercely defend Tanasha from online trolls:

“It’s not fair at all” Well, Tanasha has finally shared her thoughts while replying to a fan who commented on her Instagram post where she posed for beautiful photos alongside her son Naseeb.

The fan named @tilesmombasa_, defended Tanasha saying the incident was misinterpreted as she was not trying to kiss the Bongo star but whisper something to his ear.

“@tilesmombasa_ It is what it is. Let them have fun recreating the whole scenario,” she wrote.

However, she did not confirm if the fan was totally wrong or he did have the best idea of what really happened.

Her reaction showed she did not really care what people thought of the incident and was comfortable letting them create their own assumptions.

January 28, 2021 0 comment

Sports

The Red Devils Suffer A Home Defeat To Struggling Sheffield United

by Ian Gitau January 28, 2021

written by Ian Gitau

Man united went into the game in red hot form as they conquered bitter rivals Liverpool in a five goal thriller at the FA Cup fourth round tie just days before.

It was looking like man united had just regained their dominance once again, as in the days of Sir Alex Fergusson. Ole Gunner Solsjkaer made five changes to the side that beat Liverpool, with Martial being preferred upfront to Edinson Cavani.

Chris Wilder also made four changes to his side as he was set to stage a fight at the legendary Old Trafford.

The game started with high level energy as both sides looked to keep constant pressure on each other, but this led to a worry on the man united team early in the game as Martial suffered a slight shoulder injury.

However, the medical team did its job and fortunately the French skipper was back on the pitch just minutes later.

Ten minutes into the game, Aaron Wan Bissaka got behind Mousset to deliver a beautiful cutback to Marcus Rashford, but the English International steered it wide off the post.

This was the closest man united came to open the scoring in the first minutes of the first half.

Thirteen minutes later, a well swung cross from a corner kick was headed goal wards by Kean Bryan and Sheffield was in front.

It was all shambles at the back as man united again conceded from a set piece in the Premier league. To cement their status at the top, they now had to do it the hard way, by coming from behind.

It was looking like a goal for man united in the 29^th minute when Martial hit the ball past the net from point blank range, but the goal was quickly ruled out for a foul on the Sheffield goalie.

Man united edged closer to leveling the score with a couple of minutes to the end of the first half but were denied by superb defending from the veteran Phil Jagielka who returned to the club after a long spell with the toffees with the aim of helping them survive in the Premier league.

On the other end,, things were also getting fired up as Tuanzebe tracked back and produced a crucial stop to McGoldrick’s easy tap in , and at half time, Sheffield united lead.

Coming back into the second half, Man united looked to bounce back, but Mason Greenwood missed his chance early on to even the score.

The hosts kept pushing and pushing, and at the 64^th minute they were awarded a corner kick from which they took clinically, with Harry Maguire, the one-time Sheffield boy, at the end of it.

Disappointment for Chris Wilder as his team really defended well. The reds again missed their chance to add to the score sheet as Cavani, who entered as a substitute, drove his chance wide of goal.

The blades’ disappointment however did not last long, as horrible marking in the final third of man united saw Ollie Burke have a shot at goal, which went past De Gea with the help of a deflection.

Horrible horrible marking, but this was joy for the active travelling side.

Sheffield maintain their drop back tactic and maintained decent shape which saw them cling to three vital points which were fully deserved keeping in mind the load of defending they had to do.

Man united on the other hand were poor going forward, but all in all, they look to get back to winning ways when they travel to North London to face old time rivals Arsenal.

This result could have long – term ramifications at both ends of the table, as Sheffield earn three very important points to get them out of the relegation zone, and Man united lose three , increasing the gap between them and league leaders Manchester city.

What a night for Sheffield united, as they become only the third side from Yorkshire to win at Old Trafford in the premier league era since 1974.

January 28, 2021 0 comment

Politics

“Go Away!” Drama In Matungu As Angry Crowd Turn Away ‘Ignorant’ Campaigners

by Mustafa Juma January 28, 2021

written by Mustafa Juma

The race to replace the late MP Justus Murunga (pictured above) in Matungu is hotting up, with various candidates vying for the vacant seat crisscrossing the constituency ahead of the March 4, 2021, mini polls.

However, some spirants seem not to be ready for the much awaited contest. This has been witnessed through the manner in which some of them are campaigning.

A section of top politicians are just finding it rough to campaign in the upcoming Matungu by-election/

The group, which doesn’t know their candidate’s manifesto ran into trouble when they tried to reprimand rivals at a roadside rally.

The crowd, perhaps tired of politics of insults and mudslinging, shouted them down.

The politicians were caught flat-footed when the crowd demanded to know exactly what their candidate planned for them.

Their speeches were met with boos and chants of “go away”, so they left to find voters who were less demanding.

January 28, 2021 0 comment

Entertainment

Boss Move! Another Milestone As Betty Kyallo Launches New High-End Barbershop

by Brian Miano January 27, 2021

written by Brian Miano

by IM Gitau

For a week now, we have been enslaved in Betty Kyallo’s world of suspense. But what is it Betty wants to show us? That has been the question in the minds of many Betty fans if you ask me.

After her divorce with journalist Dennis Okari, the beauty has been looking to live a life of happiness and growth in every second of her life.

Speaking of happiness, her daughter Ivanna, as I can argue out is the main trigger to her smile. Today, she got a certificate of her first day at school. Oh how happy Betty is.

With her daughter, Betty spends countless hours traveling around Kenya and spending her time in posh places as seen in her Instagram stories. But away from that now, what is the big thing in store?

Surprise! Surprise! Betty has just revealed the big secret. A new posh Barbershop! What an achievement for our beloved.

As stated in her IG moments ago, “Ladies and Gentlemen, I introduce to you, AFTRERSHAVE BY FLAIR! A new Barbershop that is going to be a man’s Piece of Heaven! Upper hill we are finally here! Tonight I open the doors to this amazing location and I’m just so excited to finally share it with you! “

Ladies and Gentlemen I introduce to you AFTERSHAVE BY FLAIR! A new Barbershop that is going to be a Mans’ Piece of Heaven! Upperhill we are finally here! I’m just so excited to finally share it with you!

We are located Next to Taj Towers (Baita Auto Centre) pic.twitter.com/53qWT4h5yP
— Betty Kyallo (@BettyMKyallo) January 27, 2021

Who could be any happier for betty than her fans and family? Susan Kaittany and Sandra Dacha among others took it to social media congratulating her on achieving such a feat.

Growth in Betty’s life is so essential, to help her raise her child as a single mum and contribute largely to her extended family.

Personally, it gives her a sense of strength, having gone through difficult times in the past. Just to mention, the trouble of conflict between her and her various employers, the heart break from her divorce, the fear of losing beautiful Ivanna to a deadly disease… I mean, more could be said about Betty’s painful past, but as for now, the mood is elated at this new adventure she’s jumped into.

This accomplishment however does not mark the end of her quest to living a really successful life. As we all know Betty is at the paciest, strongest and hungriest point in her entire life.

She is set to crowd the plate in the barter’s box and prove to everyone she’s been bringing that flair since 89’, as she likes to mention in her posts.

From The Posh Place, to Flair by Betty in Rose Avenue, Kilimani, to Aftershave by Flair, we can’t get enough of Becky, and sure as anything else she is not just about to stop.

As characterized by Betty, joy and belief in yourself plays a big role in overcoming your past, by simply creating a new future. However, the most important detail in all this is the fear and adoration of God, as she always says.

Article by IM Gitau

January 27, 2021 0 comment

Politics

Nairobi MCAs Disown Sonko On 2017 Chaos Claims, Reveal Unknown Details

by Mustafa Juma January 27, 2021

written by Mustafa Juma

Former Nairobi County Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko is now on his own after he recently made claims on how the 2017 post-election chaos were planned in Nairobi.

Sonko while at a rally in Dagoretti over the weekend, in presence of Deputy President William Ruto claimed that Interior PS Karanja Kibicho alongside him were the planners of the chaos.

Sonko has now been summoned to DCI over his statement claimed that they bought T-shirts, printed them ODM and bought second hand vehicles which were burnt by hired goons who disguised as ODM supporters so that Raila Odinga’s side can be blamed.

Jubilee Party leadership at the Nairobi County Assembly has now told Sonko to own up over his utterances that he was part of a team that planned the chaos.

Led by the Assembly majority leader Abdi Guyo, the leadership denounced Sonko’s actions saying that he did not act at the behest of the Jubilee party and perpetrated the chaos out of his own volition.

“Let it go on record that Sonko was acting on his own behalf and not on behalf of Jubilee and for political expediency and because he has already incriminated himself, then he needs to be charged on his own account,” said Guyo.

The MCAs were also concerned that the allegations made by Sonko against Interior PS Karanja Kibicho are serious and if left unchecked could have far-reaching consequences ahead of the 2022 general elections.

“We are convinced that Sonko incriminated himself by making the utterances on Sunday and as such he should be charged for the atrocities he committed to the people of Nairobi,” they said.

Guyo, who doubles as Matopeni ward MCA, dared Sonko to make public the names of those he claims are part of the deep state, at the same time warning him against linking Jubilee Party to the deep state.

He further called on the Directorate of Criminal investigations (DCI) to expedite the matter noting that it was an issue of great interest to the people of Nairobi and the country at large.

The sentiments by the ward legislators come just a day after Kibicho recorded a statement with the DCI over Sonko’s allegations.

The PS distanced himself from the allegations and accused Sonko of character assassination. He also vowed to seek legal redress by the end of the week.

January 27, 2021 0 comment

Entertainment

Patoranking And Yemi Alade’s Wedding In Photos

by Brian Miano January 27, 2021

written by Brian Miano

Nigerian music sensation Yemi Alade is officially off the market, or maybe not.

This is the hot debate currently going on in online chat forums with confusion reigning.

This is after Alade posted pictures of what looked like a traditional wedding between her and fellow singer and music producer Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie popularly known as Patoranking.

The photos capture the happy couple dressed in similar colors surrounded by friends and family members.

Patoranking also posted the pictures on his social media pages with the caption “Mon bebe,” which received a sweet response from Alade, who said “I’m glowing when I am with you.”

Alade and Patoranking were congratulated by colleagues in the entertainment industry even as a section of their fans expressed pessimism over whether the two had really tied the knot.

Many of their fans argued that it was a publicity stunt for a soon to be launched collabo.

See the pictures below:

January 27, 2021 0 comment

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