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FKF Suspends Patrick Matasi After Match Fixing Saga

by Daily Trends
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The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has suspended Kakamega Homeboyz FC goalkeeper Patrick Matasi for a period of 90 days.

The suspension follows a viral video that is doing rounds on social media, linking the former Harambee Stars shot stopper to match fixing.

In the video, an unidentified person—possibly a recruiter—gives instructions on what to do next, and Matasi seems to be listening and nodding in agreement.

FKF on Matasi suspension

FKF, in a statement issued on Thursday, March 27, 2025, said it had provisionally suspended Matasi from all FKF-sanctioned events and competitions for 90 days, following concerns raised by circulating videos suggesting possible match manipulation.

According to FKF, the decision to suspend Matasi was made in accordance with Section VII (2) of the FKF Anti-Match Manipulation Regulations (2016), and has been formally communicated to his club, Kakamega Homeboyz FC.

“The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has provisionally suspended goalkeeper Patrick Matasi from all FKF-sanctioned events and competitions for 90 days, following concerns raised by circulating videos suggesting possible match manipulation. The decision, made in accordance with Section VII (2) of the FKF Anti-Match Manipulation Regulations (2016), has been formally communicated to Kakamega Homeboyz FC and the player,” the FKF statement read.

Investigating Match Fixing claims

Investigations into the claims have since been launched, with FKF promising to issue updates once the process is done.

“FKF, in collaboration with FIFA, CAF, and other relevant authorities, has initiated an official investigation into the matter. The Federation remains committed to upholding integrity in football and ensuring a fair and transparent process for all involved parties. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses,” FKF stated.

Matasi has, however, denied that the person in the video was not him, claiming that his enemies are working to ruin his reputation.

Kakamega Homeboyz Chairman and owner Cleophas Shimanyula has also defended Matasi, noting that he had reached out to him and that the goalkeeper had denied the claims.

Matasi, who also played for Tusker FC, AFC Leopards, and Saint Georges FC in Ethiopia, was recently let go by Kenya Police FC under unclear circumstances.

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Whisky BBQ
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Why You Should Consider Whisky For Perfect Choma Experience

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When planning for a “choma” hangout, have you thought of pairing it with whisky to complement the charred goodness of grilled meat? No? Here’s why you should give it a try:

Smoky meats demand a smoky drink

Whisky’s rich, oaky flavors work particularly well with smoky meats, enhancing the savory and smoky profile of the meat and elevates the entire flavor profile.

A sophisticated experience

Whereas beer gives you a great casual vibe, whisky makes for a sophisticated bold pairing, adding depth and complexity to your hangout. Often consumed slowly, whisky allows your guests to savor not just its rich smoky notes and that of your barbequed meat, but also the conversation and activity around them, making for a memorable experience.

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A variety of applications

Besides having whisky as the accompanying drink to your “choma” you can also infuse it in your recipe by adding it to your marinades and sauces.

When used in marinades, the alcohol helps break down proteins in the meat, making it more tender, while the whisky itself adds notes of vanilla, oak, caramel, and spice to your meats. Pair it with ingredients like brown sugar, mustard, soy sauce, or garlic for a balanced marinade.

In sauces, the whisky notes complement the tangy sweetness of the rest of the condiments.

Cocktails

Mostly enjoyed neat or on the rocks, whisky cocktails can add a touch of playfulness and vibrance to your hangout. You can go with classics such as Old Fashioned and Whisky Sour, or you can try out different mixers and create unique options for your guests.

Whichever way you decide to go, Black & White blended scotch whisky’s versatility offers a wide range of options to elevate your “choma” and hosting experience.

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Crime & Investigations

UDA Politician Fights For Life in Hospital After Being Shot 4 Times

by Daily Trends
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A United Democratic Alliance (UDA) politician is fighting for his life in hospital after being accosted by unknown assailants who shot him four times.

Nicholas Lorot, an Isiolo Member of County Assembly for Burat Ward who was elected on the ruling UDA ticket, was ambushed on the night of Wednesday, March 26, 2025, shortly after his meeting with a senior county official within Isiolo town.

The MCA was rushed to St. Theresa Mission Hospital in Kiirua, Meru County, for medical attention, where he is still hospitalized for gunshot wounds.

He is known to be frequently at odds with Governor Abdi Guyo’s administration on key governance and resource allocation matters.

While the motive for his attack remains unclear, a section of Kenyans has linked it to his advocacy work, as he is actively involved in advocating for community land rights, which has often seen him engage in heated disputes with both county officials and private developers.

A section of Isiolo leaders paying a visit to MCA Nicholas Lorot in hospital. PHOTO/Abdi Guyo/Facebook

The incident saw the MCA lose his thumb while attempting to deflect the gunshot with his right hand and sustained two additional gunshot wounds in the same arm.

The Isiolo County Assembly has since confirmed the incident and condemned those behind the attack, revealing that they were working closely with security agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice.

“The County Assembly of Isiolo vehemently condemns the brazen shooting of Hon. Nicholas Lorot, Member of the County Assembly for Burat Ward. The incident occurred near the Northern Galaxy Hotel in Isiolo Town. He was rushed to a medical facility following the attack,” the statement from the County Assembly read in part.

“As a legislative body, we condemn this cowardly act of violence and reaffirm our unwavering commitment to peace, safety, and justice for all. We are working closely with security agencies and pledge our full support to ensure those responsible are swiftly brought to justice.”

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Treasury CS John Mbadi with with Guo Haiyan, the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China after signing the grant agreement. PHOTO/@KeTreasury/X
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Kenya Secures Ksh1.8 Billion Grant From China

by Jacinta Mbithi
written by Jacinta Mbithi

Kenya has secured a Ksh1.8 billion grant from China.

The Ministry of National Treasury and Economic Planning, in a statement issued on Thursday, March 27, 2025, said that CS John Mbadi had signed the grant agreement with Guo Haiyan, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China.

The grant, the ministry said, will be used to upgrade hospitals across the country.

“The CS Hon. FCPA John Mbadi this morning signed a KSh 1.8 billion (RMB 100 million) grant agreement with H.E. Ms. Guo Haiyan, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, (@ChineseEmbKenya) at the Treasury Building. The grant, a significant boost to Kenya’s healthcare sector, will fund the upgrading of key hospitals across the country,” the statement read in part.

China Grant Beneficiaries

Londiani Referral Hospital, Baringo County Referral Hospital, Kilifi Hospital, Misikhu Hospital, Bildad Kagia Hospital, and Kaimosi Farmers Training College are some of the facilities that have been identified as the beneficiaries of the grant.

“Beneficiary institutions include Londiani Referral Hospital, Baringo County Referral Hospital, Kilifi Hospital, Misikhu Hospital, Bildad Kagia Hospital, and Kaimosi Farmers Training College. (@MOH_Kenya) CS Mbadi thanked the Chinese Government for its continued support, noting that the partnership underscores strong bilateral ties between Kenya and China,” the statement read.

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Caleb Amisi
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Caleb Amisi Warns of Grave Consequences Over Ruto’s Rapid Cabinet Reshuffles

by Jacinta Mbithi
written by Jacinta Mbithi

Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has warned of serious consequences as a result of frequent Cabinet reshuffles made by President William Ruto.

Amisi, in a statement shared via his official X account on Thursday, March 27, 2025, said the rapid reshuffles being made by Ruto with no regard to efficiency and competence are a recipe for disaster.

According to him, the frequent changes in the government will create job insecurity among state officers, prompting them to steal as much as they can due to the uncertainty of their jobs.

“Frequent shuffling, reshuffling, and jumbling of the cabinet at a speed faster than lightning, with no regard to efficiency and competence, encourages insecurity among state officers. It creates the idea of taking what you can; the future is not guaranteed,” Amisi warned.

Amisi urges Ruto to rethink strategy

Amisi further urged President Ruto to rethink his strategy and its far-reaching implications for the statecraft of the nation.

“Mobutu of Zaire reshuffled his cabinet 60 times for the period he ruled; I don’t know if that is an example to borrow from. I urge the president to rethink his strategy and its far-reaching implications for the statecraft of the nation. Kenya needs a Renaissance!” Amisi stated.

Ruto reshuffles Cabinet

His remarks come a day after Ruto reshuffled his cabinet in a move that saw Justin Muturi get sacked as public service cabinet secretary.

Ruto nominated Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku to replace Muturi.

Hanna Cheptumo has also been nominated as Gender, Culture, Arts, and Heritage CS, a position Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has been holding in an acting capacity.

“THE TWO nominees are expected to bring to Cabinet not only the knowledge and experience acquired over the course of their illustrious careers but, above all, their wisdom accumulated from their inspiring and diverse life journeys,” a communique from the head of public service, Felix Koskei, issued on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, read.

The reshuffle has also affected CS Aden Duale, who has been moved from the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry to the Ministry of Health.

CS Deborah Barasa Mulongo has been moved to the Ministry of Environment.

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Sabina Chege
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Bungoma Has a Lot of Mud Houses, Sabina Chege Says

by Daily Trends
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Nominated Member of Parliament (MP) Sabina Chege has said that Bungoma County has a lot of houses made of mud.

Speaking during during an interview on Spice FM’s situation room show on Thursday, March 27, 2025, the former Murang’a County Woman Representative said she was shocked to also find a whole shopping centre made of mud in Bungoma.

Sabina Chege says she found this out when she toured the county when MPs attended the burial of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula’s mother Ann Nanyama early this year.

According to Sabina Chege, mud houses are unheard of in the Central Kenyan region where she comes from. She attributted this to the cash crops from the region, especially tea and coffee, which she says aided their parents to build themselves decent houses and educate their children.

“Early this year when we went for the burial of the mother of the speaker of the National Assembly, I was shocked to find that in Bungoma county, we have a lot of mud houses, actually a whole shopping Centre that is made of mud. In Central Kenya this is something that is unheard of…..Our parents worked so hard, the tea and cash crops in central Kenya have made the people improve their lifestyles. That is where people would get even a loan from the bank and build decent houses,” Sabina Chege said.

Sabina Chege further attributed the development disparities to some of the regions staying out of government for long.

Sabina Chege on Nyanza

For instance, the vocal lawmaker argued that she had also toured the Nyanza region and found that there was no clean water, with locals attributing the issue to being in the opposition for long.

She maintained that she would not wish for the Central Kenya region to be out of government due to the consequences, such as lack of development.

“I went to Nyanza and found that there is no clean water. Someone said it’s because they have never supported the government and have always been in opposition. This worries me for my own people of Mt. Kenya— do we want to go into opposition and miss out on the benefits of the government? It is high time we, as a mountain, stop taking things for granted,” Sabina Chege said.

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National Assembly during a past session.
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MPs Set Dates For Vetting of Ruto’s PS Nominees

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The National Assembly has issued a notice detailing the dates they will begin vetting President William Ruto’s new Principal Secretary (PS) nominees.

In a notice published in Thursday, March 27, 2025, local dailies, the National Assembly also called on Kenyans to submit objections ahead of the vetting process that is set to begin on April 4, 2025.

The Clerk of the National Assembly, Samuel Njoroge, has invited the public to submit affidavits contesting any nominee’s suitability, with a timeline of April 3 at 5:00 pm.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula had on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, conveyed the message to the MPs and referred the names and curriculum vitae of the nominees to the relevant committees for consideration and reporting to the House.

“AND WHEREAS, following receipt of the nominations from His Excellency the President, the Rt. Hon. Speaker of the National Assembly vide a Notification made on Wednesday 26th March 2025 conveyed the Message to the Members of the National Assembly and referred the names and curriculum vitae of the nominees to the relevant Committees for consideration and reporting to the House; IT IS NOTIFIED to the general public that pursuant to Article 118(1)(b) of the Constitution and section 6(4) of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act (Cap. 7F), the respective Committees of the House shall conduct Approval Hearings (Vetting) of the nominees on the dates, times and at the venues indicated in the schedule below,” the notice reads in part.

Fikirini Katoi Kahindi Jacobs, who was nominated for the State Department for Youth Affairs, and Dr. Oluga Fredrick Ouma, who was picked for the State Department for Medical Services, will be among the first nominees to face the respective parliamentary committees.

Fikirini will face the Departmental Committee on Social Protection at noon, while Dr. Ouma will be vetted by the Health Committee at 10 am.

The candidates are required to present original academic certificates, clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, and a credit reference bureau.

Ahmed Abdisalan Ibrahim who was nominated for National Government Coordination, will be among the early candidates appearing before Parliament. His role, reporting to the Prime Cabinet Secretary, is critical in overseeing intergovernmental relations.

Dr Caroline Wanjiru Karugu, who previously served as Deputy Governor of Nyeri, is set for vetting on April 4, 2025, for the East African Community Affairs docket, with Prof Abdulrazak Shaukat expected to face questioning for the State Department for Science, Research, and Innovation.

Judith Nyaiyai Pareno, a former senator and long-time ODM party official, will be vetted on April 7 for the Justice, Human Rights, and Constitutional Affairs docket.

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Patrick Matasi. PHOTO/FKF
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5 Times Patrick Matasi Conceded Goals in Suspicious Manner

by Daily Trends
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  • One of Kenya’s most seasoned goalkeepers, Patrick Matasi, has had both incredible saves and dubious situations throughout his career.
  • Although he has frequently been a hero for the Harambee Stars, there have also been times when his goal-giving has raised questions among supporters and commentators.
  • Matasi is still an important player in Kenyan football in spite of these rocky moments.

After a video purportedly connecting former Harambee Stars goalkeeper Patrick Matasi to a potential betting ring went viral, social media in Kenya has erupted in indignation.

In the video, an unidentified person—possibly a recruiter—gives instructions on what to do next, and Matasi seems to be listening and nodding in agreement.

The Kakamega Homeboyz FC goalkeeper, who also played for Tusker FC, AFC Leopards, and Saint Georges FC in Ethiopia, was recently let go by Kenya Police FC under unclear circumstances.

Fans have expressed their disgust and condemned the leaked video on social media.

However, key details remain unclear, including when the video was recorded and the identity of the alleged recruiter.

One of Kenya’s most seasoned goalkeepers, Patrick Matasi, has had both incredible saves and dubious situations throughout his career.

Although he has frequently been a hero for the Harambee Stars, there have also been times when his goal-giving has raised questions among supporters and commentators.

Here are five instances where Matasi’s on-goal performance was viewed as dubious or unpersuasive:

Patrick Matasi in Kenya vs Senegal – 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)

Matasi gave up three goals during the 2019 AFCON group stage against Senegal on June 30, 2019, however Sadio Mané’s second goal generated the most discussion. Mané scored with what seemed to be little effort after Matasi seemed to misjudge the ball’s flight. Matasi’s posture and response were criticized for being abnormally slow for a keeper of his quality. Kenya lost 0-3 during the match.

Patrick Matasi in Kenya vs Cameroon – 2025 AFCON Qualifiers

Matasi’s performance in this AFCON qualifier at Yaoundé on October 11, 2024, drew harsh criticism. The Cameroonian forward scored easily after he was caught out of position for the fourth goal and mishandled the ball into his own net for the second. Following this game, the then Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat made a suggestion that the goalkeeping staff might undergo some changes. Harambee Stars lost 1-4 during the game.

Patrick Matasi in Kenya Police FC vs Gor Mahia – FKF Premier League (2023/24 Season)

A low shot from outside the box slid between Matasi’s fingertips, resulting in a soft goal while he was playing for Kenya Police FC. His poor performance ultimately resulted in his benching in favor of Job Ochieng after the error caused Kenya Police to lose 1-3 in the match played on February 4, 2024.

Patrick Matasi in Kenya vs Egypt – 2021 AFCON Qualifiers

In the first few minutes, Mohamed Salah’s feeble attempt from a close angle somehow slipped past Matasi, resulting in a soft goal. Egypt had an early edge thanks to his poor decision, but Kenya was able to rescue a 1-1 draw in the match played on March 25, 2021.

Matasi in Ethiopia vs Kenya – 2018 AFCON Qualifiers

Despite the fact that this game finished in a draw, Matasi suffered a panic attack after misjudging a back pass and almost giving Ethiopia the lead. He took a long time to recover, and Kenya was lucky that the Ethiopian striker missed the goal in the match played on October 10, 2018.

Matasi is still an important player in Kenyan football in spite of these rocky moments. He now has the opportunity to repair his reputation and regain his position as Kenya’s starting goalie thanks to his recent transfer to Kakamega Homeboyz. Matasi has the capacity to recover and silence his detractors with the right help and guidance.

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Justin Muturi
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Muturi Fired, Duale And Deborah Barasa Reshuffled in Ruto’s Cabinet Shake-up

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President William Ruto has fired Justin Muturi as Public Service Cabinet Secretary in his latest Cabinet reshuffle.

Ruto has nominated Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku to replace Muturi.

Hanna Cheptumo has also been nominated as Gender, Culture, Arts, and Heritage CS, a position Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has been holding in an acting capacity.

“THE TWO nominees are expected to bring to Cabinet not only the knowledge and experience acquired over the course of their illustrious careers but, above all, their wisdom accumulated from their inspiring and diverse life journeys,” a communique from the head of public service, Felix Koskei, issued on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, read.

Ruto has also reshuffled his cabinet. The reshuffle has affected CS Aden Duale, who has been moved from the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry to the Ministry of Health.

CS Deborah Barasa Mulongo has been moved to the Ministry of Environment.

The changes come just hours after Muturi fired back at Ruto for terming him as being fairly incompetent when he served as the country’s attorney general.

Ruto, while hosting an Iftar dinner at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, said that Muturi was fairly incompetent, making him fail to achieve some of his initiatives.

I had a problem with the AG who was there before—he was fairly incompetent. But now, I have a very competent lady in the position, and I can assure you that the issues of Wakf will be sorted out within months,” Ruto said.

However, Muturi, in a statement issued via his official X account on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, faulted Ruto for what he termed as pushing for the establishment of the Muslim Endowment Fund without following due process.

Muturi, who has been speaking truth to power since coming out to speak against the wave of abductions, said that there was no legal framework supporting the establishment of the endowment under the Waqf Act No. 8 of 2022.

“Under the Waqf Act no. 8 of 2022, there’s no provision for a “Muslim Endowment Fund “. It must be understood that a waqf is a religious, charitable, or benevolent endowment by a person who professes the Muslim faith and is managed by the Waqf Commission,” Muturi stated.

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President William Ruto poses for a photo with leaders from Western Kenya after their meeting at State House on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/X
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Caleb Amisi Questions Ruto’s Frequent Meetings With Luhya MPs

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Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has questioned President William Ruto’s frequent meetings with leaders from the Western Kenya region.

Taking to his official X account on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, Amisi argued that the meetings have never resulted in any single project initiated in the region.

“I have lost count of the number of times the president has had meetings with Luhya MPs, but what I am yet to count is any single project initiated in Western courtesy of these meetings,” Amisi stated.

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi. PHOTO/@Honcalebamisi/X

His sentiments come just moments after Ruto hosted a section of leaders from the Western region, with Amisi pointing out that he was not invited for the most recent State House meeting.

Lack of development

The lawmaker further stated that the Western region lags behind in terms of development despite the support from leaders in government, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.

“Of course, they avoided inviting me for reasons best known to them, but isn’t it about time we now see these projects? Equalisation of funds to all regions of the country is key for the cohesiveness of a nation. Western is still lagging behind in development despite enormous support from our brothers in government,” he added.

President Ruto on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, hosted Western Kenyan leaders at State House. Cabinet Secretaries from the region, Deborah Barasa (Health), and Wycliffe Oparanya (Cooperatives and MSMEs) also joined the meeting.

Busia governor Paul Otuoma, his Kakamega counterpart Fernandes Barasa and Bungoma’s Kenneth Lusaka also attended the meeting.

Ruto on meeting with Western leaders

Ruto, in a statement shared via social media, said that such meetings are aimed at accelerating the implementation of the government’s national development agenda, ensuring no region is left behind.

President William Ruto during his meeting with Western Kenya Leaders at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/X

According to Ruto, the meeting with luhya leaders focused on strengthening agricultural value chains, particularly increasing fertiliser uptake to boost food production and reviving the sugar and coffee sectors in the region.

“We are engaging leaders from across the country to accelerate the implementation of our national development agenda, ensuring no region is left behind. Today at @StateHouseKenya Nairobi, held consultations with leaders from Western Kenya to assess progress on key priority projects. These include strengthening agricultural value chains, particularly increasing fertiliser uptake to boost food production and reviving the sugar and coffee sectors in the region,” Ruto stated.

“We also discussed urgent infrastructure needs, including roads, power connections and ongoing fresh produce markets. Other areas of focus were universal health coverage and projects that will improve access to clean water. Prime Cabinet Secretary @MusaliaMudavadi, National Assembly Speaker @HonWetangula, Cabinet Secretaries @DrOparanya (Cooperatives and MSMEs) and @DeboraBarasa (Health), as well as Governors @BarasaFernandes (Kakamega), @SpeakerKLusaka (Bungoma) and Paul Otuoma (Busia), and members of Parliament were present.”

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Justin Muturi
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Muturi Fires Back at Ruto For Calling Him Incompetent

by Daily Trends
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Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has fired back at President William Ruto just hours after he termed him as being fairly incompetent when he served as the country’s attorney general.

Ruto while hosting an Iftar dunner at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, said that Muturi was fairly incompetent, making him fail to achieve some of his initiatives.

I had a problem with the AG who was there before—he was fairly incompetent. But now, I have a very competent lady in the position, and I can assure you that the issues of Wakf will be sorted out within months,” Ruto said.

However, Muturi in a statement issued via his official X account on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, faulted Ruto for what he termed as pushing for the establishment of the Muslim Endowment Fund without following due process.

Muturi, who has been speaking truth to power since coming out to speak against the wave of abductions, said that there was no legal framework supporting the establishment of the endowment under the Waqf Act No. 8 of 2022

“Under the Waqf Act no.8 of 2022, there’s no provision for a “Muslim Endowment Fund “. It must be understood that a waqf is a religious,charitable or benevolent endowment by a person who professes Muslim faith and is managed by the Waqf Commission,” Muturi stated.

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Panic as NPSC Chair Candidate Collapses And Dies While on Interview Queue

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National Police Service Commission (NPSC) chairman candidate Komora Mubadi Jilo on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, collapsed and died while waiting on a queue to be interviewed by a panel.

Reports indicate that Komora was among four candidates set to be interviewed by the Selection Panel for NPSC nominees when he collapsed at the Public Service Commission offices along Harambee Avenue.

However, the cause of his death remains unknown, with his body having been moved to a mortuary within the city, awaiting postmortem.

During the 2022 general elections, Komora unsuccessfully ran for Garsen MP on Senate Speaker Amason Kingi’s PAA ticket.

The panel had unveiled the final list of candidates for the chairperson and membership positions.

Nine candidates were shortlisted for the chairperson role and 29 for membership.

Among them were former Busia Deputy Governor Kizito Wangalwa, ex-IEBC commissioner Margaret Mwachanya, former IPOA member Doreen Nkatha, ex-PS Micah Powon, and ex-MP Humphrey Kimani. Others included John Mutegi, Komora, Susan Oyatsi, and John Otieno.

The weeklong interviews began on March 24, with those for the chairperson concluding on Tuesday.

Candidates for the member position included former police spokesperson Eric Kiraithe, ex-PS Colleta Suda, former Nairobi traffic boss Michael Barasa, former Bomet police commander Esther Seroney, ex-NYS DG Matilda Sakwa, and NPS Director of Gender and Children Affairs Jostice Barmao.

Others were Peris Muthoni, Rose Mumbua, Areba Omwoyo, Adan Abdullahi, Isaac Ole Shaasha, and Patrick Wakaba.

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Kenyan Police Officer in Haiti Goes Missing After Gangs Launch an Attack

by Jacinta Mbithi
written by Jacinta Mbithi

A Kenyan police officer on the Multinational Security Support (MSS) in Haiti remains unaccounted for after gangs in the Caribbean Nation launched an attack targeting the police vehicles.

MSS spokesperson Jack Ombaka in a statement issued on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, said that the officers who were on mission to recover one of the Haitian National Police (HNP) armored vehicle that had stuck while on patrol along Carrefour Paye-Savien Main Supply route in the Pont-Sonde area were ambushed by the gangs, after their vehicles, two MSS Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP), also got stuck.

According to MSS, the vehicles got stuck in holes that had been dug by the Haitian gangs who were on standby waiting to attack.

The incident happened on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Specialized teams have since been deployed to try and find the unaccounted for officer.

“On March 25, 2025, at approximately 16:30 hrs, a Haitian National Police (HNP) armored vehicle on patrol along the Carrefour Paye-Savien Main Supply Route in the Pont-Sonde area, Artibonite Department, got stuck in a ditch—suspected to have been deliberately dug by gangs. In response, two MSS Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles from Pont-Sonde were dispatched to assist in the recovery,” MSS stated in a statement issued via social media.

“Unfortunately, during the recovery operation, one of the MRAPs also got stuck, while the other developed a mechanical issue. As the rescue teams attempted to resolve the situation, suspected gang members lying in wait launched an attack. As a result of the incident, one MSS Kenyan contingent officer remains unaccounted for. Specialized teams have been deployed to conduct a search and determine his whereabouts. A comprehensive brief will follow.”

This comes barely a month after a Kenyan police officer was killed on the MSS mission in Haiti.

Samuel Tampoi Kaetuai, 26, died on February 23, 2025, after he was fatally shot by gangs in a western region of Haiti.

He was the first Kenyan to be killed during the mission, which began deploying in June.

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A collage photo of Beatrice Elachi and her late son Elvis Murakana.
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Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi Thrown into Deep Mourning

by Daily Trends
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Dagoretti North Member of Parliament (MP) Beatrice Elachi has been thrown into deep mourning following the death of her son Elvis Murakana Namenya.

Kileleshwa Member of County Assembly (MCA) Robert Alai on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, announced the death of Elvis as he passed his message of condolence to the lawmaker.

Beatrice Elachi's son Elvis Murakana Namenya. PHOTO/@RobertAlai/X
Beatrice Elachi’s son Elvis Murakana Namenya. PHOTO/@RobertAlai/X

Alai stated that his thoughts were with Elachi as the family navigates the grief.

“Dear Hon. Beatrice Elachi, It is with a heavy heart that I extend my deepest condolences to you and your family on the tragic loss of your son, Elvis Murakana. As the MCA for Kileleshwa Ward, I join the people of Dagoretti North and beyond in mourning this profound loss. Losing a child is an unimaginable pain, and my thoughts are with you during this incredibly difficult time. May you find strength and solace in the love and support that surrounds you. Elvis, your fourth child, will forever remain in our hearts and memories. On behalf of the Kileleshwa Ward community, I offer our unwavering support and prayers for you and your family as you navigate this grief,” Elai stated.

President William Ruto has also mourned Elvis in a heartfelt message of condolence to Beatrice Elachi, shared via his official social media accounts.

“May God grant Mheshimiwa Beatrice Elachi and the family strength to bear with the loss of their dear son, Elvis Murakana. Be comforted by the word of the Lord in Psalm 147:3: “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Rest in peace, Elvis,” Ruto stated.

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Charles Nyachae biography
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Charles Nyachae Biography: Family, Education, Career, Net Worth

by Daily Trends
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  • Charles Nyachae was born into a family of influence and prominence in Kisii County, Kenya.
  • Being a lawyer by profession, Charles Nyachae is the founding partner of Nyachae & Ashitiva Advocates (1986 to present).
  • Charles Nyachae has also previously served as the chairperson of the Commission for Implementation of the Constitution of Kenya (2010-2015).

Charles Nyachae is a veteran Kenyan lawyer, civil servant, businessman, and politician who has been in the public limelight for a long time.

He has worked in both the private sector and the public sector, including the East African Court of Justice (EACJ). Here is Charles Nyachae’s biography that details his age, his family, his career, his businesses, his education background, and his net worth.

Charles Nyachae age

Charles Nyachae is 67 years old, having been born on February 1, 1958, in Nyosia village in Nyaribari Chache, Kisii County. He is the eldest son of former FORD People Party Leader Simeone Nyachae, who died in 2021 at the age of 88.

Charles Nyachae was born into a family of influence and prominence in Kisii County, Kenya. His grandfather, Mzee Musa Nyandusi, was a wealthy and authoritative colonial chief in the Gusii region, laying the foundation for a lineage of leadership.

His father, Simeon Nyachae, rose to become a provincial commissioner and a key political figure, serving as a cabinet minister and later leading the FORD People Party. Simeon’s third wife, Martha Mwango Nyachae, born in 1940, gave birth to Charles, embedding him in a family known for its public service and ambition.

Charles Nyachae education background

Charles Nyachae holds a Master’s Degree of Law (LLM) from the University of London. He also holds a Bachelor of Law (LLB) from the University of East Anglia, Norwich, England.

Charles Nyachae also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from the University of Stirling, Scotland.

Charles Nyachae Career

Being a lawyer by profession, Charles Nyachae is the founding partner of Nyachae & Ashitiva Advocates (1986 to present).

Nyachae has also previously served as the chairperson of the Commission for Implementation of the Constitution of Kenya (2010-2015). He has also served as Commissioner, Kenya Law Reform Commission (2003-2006); Chairperson, Institute of Education in Democracy (1999-2003); Chairman, International Commission of Jurists, Kenya Section (1991-1993); Council Member, Law Society of Kenya (1991-1992); and established Nyachae & Company Advocates (1986). Called to the Bar of England and Wales (Lincoln’s Inn) 1983; admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya (1986); state counsel, Attorney-General’s Chambers, Nairobi, legislative drafting, commercial and litigation sections (1984-1986).

Charles Nyachae was appointed a Judge of EACJ, First Instance Division effective July 2018, but resigned in 2023.

Nyachae, who is also an Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson candidate, on Monday, March 24, 2025, defended his abrupt resignation from the East African Court of Justice (EACJ).

Nyachae told the IEBC selection panel that he tendered his resignation around 2023 after concluding that he was not adding value to the regional court.

“I resigned from the East African Court of Justice. The EA Court of Justice is an ad hoc court, meaning it is not full-time and operates on a specific calendar. There are four sessions in a year, but each session is often cancelled due to financial issues,” Nyachae stated.

“During this time, I was earning $2,000 per month for doing nothing. I felt that I was not adding value to the people of East Africa by remaining in a court that hardly operated,” he told the selection panel.

Charles Nyachae Net Worth

Charles Nyachae has a net worth exceeding billions of Kenyan shillings. Apart from being a director at Nyachae & Ashitiva Advocates, Charles Nyachae is the administrator of his late father’s multi-billion business empire.

His father, Simeone Nyachae, was a shrewd businessman who built his multibillion-shilling empire from a simple bakery at Nyanturago market in the mid-1950s.  His shares following the merger of NIC and CBA to form NCBA had almost tripled to 8.6 million from the 3.1 million he held in CBA Bank. 

Apart from NCBA, Nyachae’s family is said to have a huge stake in Credit Bank, a tier III lender that has been in operation since 1986. 

As of June 2019, the major shareholders in the bank’s stock were Nyachae’s Sansora Group at 14.96 percent, Sanama Investment at 14.32 percent, Ketan Morjaria at 9.88 percent, and Jay Karia at 8.61 percent. 

Reports have it that the bakery business was the foundation of the Sansora Group, which has interests in wheat and flour milling via Swan and Kabansora Millers, agriculture, banking, and real estate.  The net worth of Simeone Nyachae, Charlkes Nyachae’s father, is estimated to be over Ksh110 billion.

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Susan Kihika Biography: Age, Family, Education, Career, Net Worth

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  • Susan Kihika was born on December 11, 1974, the same year her dad, Kihika Kimani, was first elected to Parliament.
  • After a twenty-year stint overseas, Susan Kihika returned to the country in August 2012.
  • Before becoming governor, Susan Kihika served as the second Nakuru County Senator, having held the post from August 2017 to August 2022, when she contested for the Nakuru gubernatorial seat.

For close to five months, Nakuru County Governor Susan Kihika has been conspicuously missing in the county, raising eyebrows.

Since November 2024, Kihika has been running the county through social media, where she has been highlighting ongoing and completed projects, much to the chagrin of her constituents.

However, Kihika came out on January 17, 2025, to explain that she was expecting a baby and that she was on a long maternity leave, but the Nakuru residents seem not to have been convinced, and they now want her absence to be explained in detail.

Last week, a section of the Nakuru residents moved to the county assembly to ask members to interrogate Susan Kihika’s absence.

In their petition filed on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the assembly, more than 2,000 residents, led by Evans Kimori and Mercy Akello, demanded full disclosure of Kihika’s whereabouts. They issued a 14-day ultimatum. But who is Susan Kihika?

Susan Kihika’s birth

Susan Kihika was born on December 11, 1974, the same year her dad, Kihika Kimani, was first elected to Parliament.

Susan Kihika’s family and social life

Away from politics, Susan Kihika is a family and a social person who will always find time for her family, friends, and her ventures outside public life. She is a mother of two daughters, Tiffany (Tiff) and Ashley. She also engages in wheat farming.

Nakuru County Governor Susan Kihika. PHOTO/@ChuteSen/X

Her husband is businessman Samuel Mburu (kiongozi), a close ally of President William Ruto. During her traditional dowry ceremony at her mother’s home, it was the Ruto who led the negotiations for the groom.

Susan Kihika’s political career

After a twenty-year stint overseas, Susan Kihika returned to the country in August 2012. The general elections were to be held the following year, in 2013. These were the first elections under Kenya’s new constitution promulgated in 2010.

In these elections, devolution would be implemented, and Kenya would have Senators, Governors, and Women Reps who had previously not been part of Kenya’s political dispensation. The posts of councillors and mayor had also been scrapped to be replaced with a county parliament whose members would be called Members for County Assemblies (MCAs) led by a speaker.

Susan threw herself into the political ring, vying as MP for Bahati. Her greatest competitor was the incumbent, Hon. Onesmus Kimani Ngunjiri, a veteran KANU political operative. As fate would have it, she lost to Kimani Ngunjiri.

With the establishment of County Assemblies, Susan set out to vie as the first-ever County Assembly speaker for Nakuru. With the guidance of MPs David Gikaria and Kimani Ngunjiri, she threw her hat into the ring, and this is where her political skills first came into play.

Susan Kihika. PHOTO/@EnergyMinK/X

From 2013 to 2017, she served as the first Nakuru County Assembly Speaker in the pioneer County Assembly after devolution took off. As Speaker, she oversaw the formulation of the county laws and bylaws, which set Nakuru County on the path to devolution.

While she was speaker, she also served as the vice-chair of the County Assemblies Forum (CAF). This is a body that brings together the speakers and MCAs across the country and acts as their lobby group.

During her tenure as the Speaker, she was also the Vice Chair of the County Assemblies Forum (CAF), an organization that brings together all 47 County Assemblies.

Susan Kihika survives impeachment

In 2014, an impeachment motion was brought against Speaker Susan Kihika. The speaker was accused of, among other things, “failing to discharge her duties impartially.” The motion was, however, defeated.

Before becoming governor, Susan Kihika served as the second Nakuru County Senator, having held the post from August 2017 to August 2022, when she contested for the Nakuru gubernatorial seat.

As a senator, Susan Kihika served as the majority whip for two years and was a member of the Senate Labour Committee until the end of her term.

Between 2018 and 2022, Susan Kihika served as the International Parliamentarians Union (IPU) League of Women Parliamentarians president. This is a world body that brings all women parliamentarians on board.

Ahead of the 2022 General Elections, Susan Kihika was a founding member of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party and was instrumental in its grassroots mobilization and growth.

In 2020, Kihika lobbied for the Reproductive Health Bill to benefit the girl child, which was, however, rejected by the Senate. 

Susan Kihika was elected as the governor of Nakuru County during the August 2022 General Elections and assumed office on August 25, 2022, after taking the oath of office.

Susan Kihika’s education background

Susan Kihika attended the University of Northern Texas in Denton, USA, where she graduated with a political science and government degree. She also holds a juris doctorate law degree from Southern Methodist University.

After her primary school at Busara Forest View Academy in Nyahururu, Susan Kihika attended Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls in Nyeri County before travelling to the USA in 1993 for further studies.

Susan Kihika’s professional career

After graduating with a law degree, Susan Kihika was admitted to the Texas State Bar. She was later employed by the US government as a prosecutor for the state of Texas at the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office.

Susan Kihika Net Worth

Although her net worth is not in the public domain, Susan Kihika is worth hundreds of millions, having been born in a well-off family. She is also married to a wealthy husband, Sam Mburu, who has heavily invested in real estate and clearing and forwarding companies.

Susan Kihika also had a twenty-year stint overseas and only returned to the country in August 2012 and ventured into politics.

Before returning to Kenya, she had also worked for the US government as a prosecutor for the state of Texas at the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office. She allegedly has a law firm in the US, which also earns her millions in monthly income.

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