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Nurses Expose The Cartel Controlling Ministry of Health, Threaten to Down Tools

by Pauline Waswa
written by Pauline Waswa

A crisis is looming in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic as 30,000 health workers threaten to down tools. They have issued a 14-day strike notice, threatening to go on strike come May 18, 2020.

According to the nurses,the Ministry of Health is controlled by a cartel of doctors who are responsible for the current mess in healthcare. 

They accuse the government of favoring doctors and failing to grant the other cadres proper risk allowance, promotion and employing them on contract. 

The workers who issued the 14-day strike notice in Nairobi on Monday May 4 include nurses, clinicial officers, laboratory staff and nutritionists.

Others are non-unionised staff under the Kenya Health Professionals Society  including mortuary staff. 

They belong to the Kenya National Union of Nurses, Kenya Union of Clinical Officers and the Kenya National Union of Laboratory Officers, Kenya National Union of Pharmaceutical Technologists, the Kenya Union of Nutritionists and Dietitians and the Kenya Health Professionals Society.

KUCO secretary general George Gibore said while doctors receive a minimum Sh20,000 risk allowance every month, other health workers receive nothing. Only nurses and clinicians get about Sh3,000.

Gibore said clinicians and nurses have the most contact with patients and therefore bear the greatest risk. 

He said 12 clinical officers have been infected with coronavirus at work while 147 are currently quarantined after being exposed to the virus. 

According to Mohamed Duba, chairman Kenya Union of Health Professionals, they have tried diplomatic means but have failed to get an audience with the government.

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Senator Ledama Breathes Fire as Raila Tries to Steal His New Senate Post

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina is breathing fire following an alleged plot to steal his genuinely won senate post.

Ledama was on Monday May 4, 2020, elected as the chairman of the powerful Senate oversight committee, the Senate County Public Accounts and Investments Committee,

However, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is seeking to withdraw its members from  the committee.

Senate Minority leader James Orengo wrote to Speaker Kenneth Lusaka protesting the results.

“I express and register dissatisfaction with the conduct and outcome of the election of the leadership of the County Public Accounts and Investments Committee, which were purportedly done today,” Orengo said in the letter.

“We intend to withdrawn our membership from the said committee until an appropriate resolution can be made.” 

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However, Senator Ledama has fired a warning, citing that he is a wrong number to mess with.

Through his official twitter account, Ledama says that the ODM party leader Raila Odinga is on the record stating that his election has been stolen, and he supported him.

Ledama further says that he was nearly killed in the last Resist Movement while protesting the 2017 presidential election results.

He has warned Senator Orengo, citing that he was a wrong number to mess with should anyone try to steal his chair position.

“@RailaOdinga is on the record stating that his election has been stollen & I supported him. I was nearly killed in the last Resist Movement! Now what exactly does this letter mean? @orengo_james are they trying to steal my chair position! No way! I am a wrong number to mess with!” he posted.

Ledama went ahead to note that the Maasai are not fence sitters, and that one day they will lead the country. He argues that there is no position that is reserved for any person.

“The Maasai are not fence sitters! We are Kenyans and one day we will lead this country! Double standards! No position is reserved for any person. Let’s respect democracy! ” he posted.

Insiders said that top ODM echelons were not happy with Ole Kina’s election and were planning to instruct their members to de-whip him if the Speaker declines to accept Orengo’s request.

The sources disclosed that Ole Kina got the support of nearly all the Jubilee Senators in the nine- member committee.

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Distribution of Kenya’s 25 New Covid-19 Cases as Per Estates, Tally at 490

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kenya has recorded 25 new coronavirus cases, raising the total number to 490.

Health CAS Mercy Mwangangi on Monday May 4 said 15 of the new cases are from Nairobi, while 10 are from Mombasa.

Of the new cases, eight are from Eastleigh, two from Kawangware, 10 from Kariobangi South and two from Umoja.

“All the 25 are Kenyans and none has a history of travel,” she said adding that a total of 1,012 samples were tested in the last 24 hours.

The youngest new case is six months, while the oldest is 60 years. Thirteen are male, while 12 are female.

“We are working with different health experts when handling Covid-19 cases. For children who are positive we we are collaborating with pediatricians,” she said.

Mwangangi said the situation has not gone back to normal and told Kenyans to be responsible.

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Uhuru Set to Fire 4 Cabinet Secretaries Allied to Ruto in a Looming Reshuffle

by Brian Miano
written by Brian Miano

At least four Cabinet Secretaries are reportedly on their way out in a looming Cabinet reshuffle.

According to reports, two of the Cabinet Secretaries are allied to Deputy President William Ruto with the remaining two two on President Uhuru Kenyatta’s side.

Daily Nation on Monday, May 4 reported that a powerful Cabinet Secretary is also to be moved to a lesser ministry.

The Cabinet reshuffle comes after an alleged meeting between Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga, Kenya African National Union (KANU) party leader Gideon Moi and Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) boss Francis Atwoli.

Others said to have attended the meetings are former Cabinet Minister Paul Otuoma and Siaya Senator James Orengo.

According to Tiaty MP William Kamket, the changes were inevitable and would come “in any form, at any time”.

He claims that Ruto had failed in his role of supporting the President.

“Between William Ruto and Raila Odinga, who supports President Kenyatta? Between Gideon Moi and William Ruto, who supports the President’s agenda?

“The answer is clear, these two leaders are not meant to be just choir members in this government when some people viciously attack it.

“The President has been quiet when they make noise, attack him and now it is time to act. He has waited for them to make true their threats and to walk out but they are hesitant. It is now time to kick them out, and it will happen very soon,” he stated.

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Willis Raburu Separates With Wife, Throws Her Out of House After Cheating With Ugandan Woman

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Celebrated Citizen TV’s presenter Willis Raburu has allegedly separated with wife.

The 10 over 10 TV show host and his wife Mary Ngami, alias Marya Prude, are believed to not be living together, according to reports.

A local daily Monday reported that the couple is alleged to have separated a month ago.

It is believed that the couple had issues after Prude learnt her husband was cheating with a Ugandan woman.

It is said that Raburu lived with his wife in Phenom Estate, Langata, before the two vacated the house.

“In March is when hell broke loose after Raburu told his wife to move out. He is currently living in Kileleshwa with another woman,” a source was quoted by the local daily.

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At the moment, Raburu’s wife is believed to be living in a rented house in Thindigua, Kiambu county.

“What happened is they divided the households items. Raburu then rented a house for Marya and paid a deposit of two months,” the source said.

Marya has since deleted her social media account. The last time Raburu shared his wife’s photo was on Mother’s Day.

The presenter got married to Marya in an exclusive wedding two years ago, which only close friends and family members attended.

Early this year, the couple lost their daughter, whom they had been expecting after being married for nearly three years.

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Ruto’s Tanga Tanga Announces New Plot to Deal With Uhuru And Raphael Tuju

by Gabriel Omolo
written by Gabriel Omolo

Political leaders affiliated to Deputy President William Ruto have announced plans to bypass Jubilee party Secretary-General Raphael Tuju.

The disgruntled politicians plan to convene a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting without involving Mr Tuju. The NEC has not met since the 2017 elections.

The Secretary-General had stated that he is not able to convene the meeting because he is operating on an acing capacity.

“As it is, we are currently operating under Article 33 of the Constitution, the transitional clause. Under this law, I cannot purport to claim to be the bonafide Secretary-General, and this applies to all other officials on acting capacity. As such, it is difficult for even me to convene the demanded NEC when I don’t have a full mandate as an elected official,” Tuju was quoted by a local daily.

The DP’s allies now state that Tuju’s deputy, Soy MP Caleb Kositany, who is allowed by the party constitution to deputise the SG, will convene the meeting.

SG Tuju offended a section of Jubilee party members after he submitted a list of changes to names of the party’s National Management Committee (NMC) to the Registrar of political parties.

Kositany in a protest letter on Friday noted it is not going to be business as usual in the running of party affairs.

“Arrangements are currently underway to convene the NEC meeting in compliance with the directions issued by the Registrar of Political Parties on 16th April, 2020. The registrar directed that any such changes should be made in accordance with the procedures and processes of the Jubilee party constitution and structures,” the disgruntled MPs stated in a letter.

Mr Kositany on Sunday added: “Look at the party constitution. We have many options. We are preparing for the meeting, where we intend to make right all wrongs that have been done in Jubilee. It is not going to be business as usual.”

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Assailants Kill Veteran Radio Presenter in Nairobi

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

A popular radio in Nairobi has been killed by unknown assailants.

The radio presenter who is popular in Nairobi’s Kibera area lost his life on Monday May 4, 2020 while goping back home from his line of duty..

The presenter, identified as Mohamed Hassan Marijan who worked at Pamoja FM, is said to have been killed by unknown assailants this morning as he returned home from hosting a Ramadan special.

He is said to have been attacked by the assailants at Makina and the motive is yet to be known.

Those close to the veteran journalist said he would spend the nights in the studios, including in the past years, sharing Qaswidas and Khutbas from different sheikhs.

His close colleagues eulogised him as a great man who was close to people having worked in the media for quite a while.

“The late Marjian was a great person. Always ready to help one out,” one stated.

Pamoja FM is a community based station which was started in 2007 in the slums of Kibera. The station operates from a small office in the densely populated area and has a deep connection with the community.

It normally deals with issues affecting the community through debates and features and receives funding from among others, USAid.

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Ruto Sends a Moving Late Night Message to Prominent PS Thrown Into Mourning

by Maureen Mwangi
written by Maureen Mwangi

Deputy President William Ruto on Monday mid-night sent his condolences message to the family of the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Environment and Forestry Chris Kiptoo following the passing on of his father, John Kiptoo Chebotibin.

In his condolences message, the DP heaped praised on the departed old man saying he was full of humility and with a hard-working personality.

“We are saddened by the death of John Kiptoo Chebotibin, father to Dr Chris Kiptoo, the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.

“Mzee Chebotibin was humble, hardworking and with a warm personality; he was a selfless, dedicated and prolific leader who worked for the greater good of the community.

“May God give the family and friends strength and courage to bear this immense sorrow. Rest In Peace,” tweeted DP Ruto.

The condolences message from the DP came several hours after President Uhuru Kenyatta had sent his regrets on Mzee Kiptoo’s death.

President Uhuru eulogised Mzee Chebotibin as a respected leader whose wisdom steered his service delivery during his tenure as a police officer.

“We remember Mzee Chebotibin as a wise and respected senior citizen who served our country with distinction as a Police Officer before retiring to become a successful cereal and dairy farmer,” the President eulogised.

Mzee Chebotibin passed away on Friday at a Nairobi hospital while undergoing medication.

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Here’s Where Curfew Breakers Will Now be Held After Arrest

by Brian Kiprono
written by Brian Kiprono

Curfew breakers will no longer be accommodated at the usual government quarantine facilities.

Health Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Rashid Aman on Sunday May 3, 2020 while giving the daily Covid-19 briefings at Afya House said that those arrested defying curfew while now be taken to different centres, that meet social distancing rule.

CAS Aman said that the Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai had been directed to designate a curfew breakers’ holding place, to avoid putting the curfew breakers together with those that have been quarantined after showing the signs of Covid-19.

Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe had earlier announced that those found defying curfew are assumed to have been exposed, thus the need to get quarantined.

CAS Aman’s announced on directing IG Mutyambai to designate a holding place for curfew breakers comes after an outcry from Kenyans.

Kenyans had earlier on caused an uproar, decrying the poor conditions that curfew breakers normally get exposed to.

Speculations have it that those arrested are normally kept in the same rooms with suspected Covid-19 patients, without even considering the social distancing rules.

Those arrested are however, expected to cater for their own accommodation bills, after completing the 14 days of quarantine, and completing the two mandatory Covid-19 tests.

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Bungoma Registers First Covid-19 Cases as Kenya’s Numbers Soar to 465

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kenya has confirmed a highest number of coronavirus cases in a single day.

Health Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Rashid Aman on Sunday May 3, 2020 while giving the daily Covid-19 briefing at Afya House confirmed 30 new cases.

The CAS said that the cases came from the mass Covid-19 testings that kicked off in Nairobi’s Kawangware area, Eastleigh area and Mombasa.

CAS Aman said that out of the 30 new Covid-19 cases recorded today, 19 are from Mombasa, eight from Nairobi, two from Bungoma and one from Kitui County.

Bungoma has now joined the 16 Counties that have so far registered Covid-19 cases. The new cases are truck drivers.

Two more Covid-19 patients have also died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 24.

However, CAS Aman announced 15 more recoveries.

The CAS further urged Kenyans in the targeted high risk areas to come out and show up for mass testing to help contain COVID-19.

He has said that the testing is free and Kenyans should take advantage of this since in other counties people are unable to be tested as much as they would like to.

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Vocal Tanga Tanga MP Teargassed While Donating Food to Muslim Faithfuls

by Brian Miano
written by Brian Miano

Police in Eldoret have lobbied teargas canisters at Tanga Tanga MP Dr. Swarup Mishra who was donating foodstuff to Muslims in Uasin Gishu. 

He was forced to run for his safety while the Muslim faithfuls were dispersed.

“I was giving food stuff to Muslims at Jamia mosques and Huddah Muslim when the police threw teargas canisters. I don’t know the mistake I committed to deserve that,” said the deputy President William Ruto allied MP.

He condemned the police for using teargas to disperse Muslims who had not committed any crime.

Dr. Mishra was distributing foodstuffs to over 1000 Muslim Muslim households living in Uasin Gishu at  Huddah Muslim School and Jamia Mosque in Eldoret town.

The Kesses legislator further refuted claims on social media that he gives food donation to get political mileage.

“I want to state here here without fear or contradiction that I usually give foodstuff to help the needy in the society who cannot afford a single meal per day and not for my own political gain,” said the deputy president William Ruto allied MP.

“Let me tell you nobody is rich and nobody is poor only God is rich and am giving the food to show the love and care to the less fortunate,” added the Kesses legislator.

He called on Kenyans to strictly follow the directives by the government to prevent further spread of coronavirus which has so far infected 435 Kenyans and claimed 23 lives.

“Ensure that you wash your hands before and after every activity, observing social distance, avoiding overcrowded areas putting in Facemask and staying at home if possible,” Dr. Mishra said.  

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Raila, Ruto Join Kenyans in Mourning Billionaire’s Daughter

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Deputy President, William Ruto and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga have this morning joined other Kenyans in condoling with the family of Keroche Breweries Ltd. CEO, Tabitha Karanja.

The duo have mourned the death of the business family’s daughter, Tecra Muigai Karanja.

Decra passed on Saturday  May 2, 2020 after being involved in a fatal accident.

The Deputy President took to his twitter account to condole the family during a difficult and sad moment of losing a young and hardworking citizen.

“Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the Keroche Breweries Chairman Joseph Karanja and CEO Tabitha Karanja following the death of your daughter, Tecra Muigai Karanja.”

Raila in his message urged the Karanja’s to accept deep condolences from him and Mama Ida, his wife.

Raila prayed that God grants the bereaved family strength and courage to bear the loss.

“Dear Joseph and Tabitha Karanja, Please accept deep condolences from @IdaOdinga and I on the passing of your daughter Tecra Muigai. May the Lord grant you strength and courage to bear the loss. May Tecra’s Soul Rest In Eternal Peace,” Raila tweeted.

The death of Tecra adds more misery to the CEO and owners of the Keroche Breweries Ltd who are battling with court cases against KRA over alleged unpaid billions of taxes. The family, however, has requested the public to give them privacy during this time when they are mourning their daughter.

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Con Artist? Angry Powerful Ruto Ally Reverses Tuju’s Decision on Jubilee

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

A seemingly angry powerful Deputy President William Ruto’s ally has dismissed Jubilee Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju’s decision on party changes.

The party’s Deputy Secretary General Caleb Kositany has moved to reverse Tuju’s decision to publish in local dailies the changes made to the party’s top organ, which had been highly protested by DP Ruto and his allies.

In a notice that appeared in the Standard and Nation newspapers on Saturday, Tuju confirmed that the decision to bring in new members to the party’s NMC had been sanctioned.

The members include: Lucy Macharia, Walter Nyambati, Marete Marangu, James Waweru and Jane Nampaso.

However, in a statement, Kositany dismissed Tuju’s notice, saying that he had no powers to make such decision.

According to Kositany, a key ally of Deputy President William Ruto, the decision to make changes to the party’s NMC should be approved by the National Executive Committee.

Both the President and his deputy are the members of the NEC, the party’s top decision-making organ.

” The said notice has not been sanctioned by the National Executive Committee as per the demands of Article 7 of the Constitution. It is therefore null and void. The National Management Committee is the creation of the NEC and any changes therein can only be effected after an official notice of a NEC meeting,” Kositany said.

Kositany further dismisses Tuju as a con artist in the party.

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VIDEO: Moha Jicho Pevu Tears Into Joho Over ‘Forced’ Covid-19 Testing in Mombasa

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Nyali constituency MP Mohamed Ali has clashed with governor Hassan Ali Joho over the mass testing for Covid-19 that kicked off in Mombasa on Saturday May 2, 2020.

A section of the residents of Mombasa boycotted the exercise, forcing governor Joho to lose temper on them.

Joho scolded the residents of Old Town for what he termed as evading coronavirus tests.

The furious governor expressed his disappointment that residents failed to avail themselves for the mass testing which the county had rolled to ascertain the spread of the deadly virus.

He further stated that once the residents will once more not avail themselves for the testing, they will be locked up in their houses.

Responding to Joho’s outburst on the Saturday night, the vocal journalist-turned politician opposed Joho’s words pointing out that it was not wise for the governor to ‘threaten’ the residents.

He went on to state that as coastal leaders, they ought to come up with a strategy to support the residents. Some of which he mentioned were; allowing health professionals to do their work and also giving scientists humble time to investigate the condition and offer advisory measures.

He further disclosed that most of the residents are reluctant in going for the tests since once confirmed positive, they are informed that quarantine and treatment costs are at their own costs.

He called off the governor for setting aside Ksh 700 Million shillings for fighting the pandemic.

He questioned the move on when parliament discussed such amounts and also went on to ask if the money is there, why are the residents forced to pay for the services.

He also opposed Joho’s idea on calling for a lock down in the county due to increase in number of the confirmed positive cases

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Breaking: Ferry With Unknown Number of People Capsizes in Lake Victoria

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

A ferry with an unknown number of passengers has capsized in Lake Victoria at Usenge.

The boat popularly known as Water Bus is said to have been plying the Mageta Island—Usenge beach route in Siaya County when the incident occurred.

Sources say the boat could have been hit by strong winds and high tides partly attributed to rising water levels of Lake Victoria.

A rescue mission is currently underway, coordinated by local administration and beach management units.

Water levels have been on the rise in Lake Victoria over the last four months.

This has been attributed to high rainfall levels in Western Kenya as well as climatic change.

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Kawangware Now a Hot Spot as Kenya’s Tally Soars to 435

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kawangware area, in Nairobi, is now becoming a Covid-19 hot spot.

Kenya on Saturday afternoon confirmed 24 new coronavirus cases, with seven of the cases coming from Kawangware.

Kawangware now has a total of 20 confirmed cases, with that latest seven coming from the community.

The new cases were confirmed after 1196 people were tested. Kuria West in Migori county has also registered two new cases. 10 of the new cases came from Eastleigh, with five from Mombasa. This brings a total number of confirmed cases in the Country to 435.

Health CAS Dr Mercy Mwangangi while giving daily Covid-19 briefings on Saturday May 2, at Afya House said that two patients had been discharged, bringing total number of recoveries to 152.

Mass testing for Covid-19 kicked off in Kawangware, Nairobi on Friday May 1, 2020.

The Ministry of Health said they had identified markets as one of the areas with high rates of transmission.Surveillance teams were deployed at different zones around Kawangware to allow for testing of several people.

The mass testing is also going on in Mombasa, which has also been identified as a hot spot. One more person in Mombasa is the latest death case that has been reported.

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