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“Hakuna Kufanya Mapenzi! No Nonsense Natembeya Fires A Warning At County Commissioners

by Yahil Felix
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Rift Valley Regional Commissioner George Natembeya has warned newly recruited Assistant County Commissioners (ACCs) against having sexual relations with their juniors and civilians.

Natembeya said this while addressing over 200 ACCs who are fresh graduates to ensure they maintain a positive image in their profession.

He told them to conduct their social life in the right way,”If you go sleeping around with people in the villages, you will be in trouble individually and bring shame to the government,” he said.

This warning comes barely a week after police rescued a chief in Londiani from the wrath of an irate mob after he was caught in the act with a married woman.

“If you are an ACC and you sleep with a chief, it is equal to elevating that chief to your level. They will have reduced you to the level of a chief,” he stated.

“Such a chief will not respect his equals and those in ranks between you and them. The y will have the audacity to insubordinate their immediate seniors boasting that they share a bed with an ACC,” said Natembeya.

The ACCs will get several privileges and among them are government vehicles. He warned them of using the cars for their personal gains. “Some of the drivers are very handsome. Don’t be tempted to go for drinks with them, then you end up sleeping together,” he added.

He said that any sexual intimacy with government officers will be revealed and asked them to be careful.

“For civilians, it will be a great achievement. They will run around the villages telling everyone every detail of what you did together. But this won’t be the case with government officials.” said Natembeya.

He told the ACCs to be careful not to lose themselves in the comfort of government facilities and warned them against any corrupt dealings. “Sometimes, you will take a bullet for the government before senior goverrnment officers come to make subsequent responses. Do not be part of a corrupt system if you find any.”

He further advised,”You have landed a well-paying job while you are very young. Don’t forget about your life. Invest for your future. Learn to plan for your future early.”

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Adamant Ruto Takes Credit For Government Projects As He Steals Show In Trans-Mara

by Yahil Felix
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Deputy President William Ruto has once again boasted of several government projects.

While addressing residents of Kilgoris in Transmara on Thursday, October 7, 2021, Ruto took credit for the ongoing and completed government projects.

Among the projects are a sugarcane factory, road constructions, a teacher-training college and electricity access in Narok County.

He said this while continuing to criticize Raila and Uhuru for the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).

“I am neither a drunkard nor a fool, and I am not mad as well. I have said that those who are seeking to create positions for themselves by amending the constitution will have to wait until the youth have jobs,” stated Ruto.

While addressing hundreds of residents who lend him an ear, Ruto promised to improve the lives of Small and Medium Entrepreneurs and the youths.

“While we were here in 2013, only 20,000 households were connected to electricity. Now there are about 90,000 connected households,” the DP said.

He added that because all those projects were successful, one important thing remaining is to create jobs for the youth and support SMEs.

“We don’t want the rich to disturb us with constitutional amendments to create seats for themselves. That will wait until we all have jobs,” Ruto added.

He also said unlike his UDA party, his rivals have no proven track record and that their only agenda is fighting him.

“I helped President Uhuru build new roads and even a railway line, do you think implementing the Bottom-up economic model is hard for me?” he posed.

After the address, he donated one million shillings to women in small businesses and Sh 3 million to Boda Boda operators in Migori.

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Ruto’s Lawyer Confirms Government Sent Tractors And Goons To Demolish Weston Hotel

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, the Weston Hotel’s counsel in a case involving a parcel of land in which the facility stands has claimed that the government sent tractors and goons to demolish the hotel two days ago.

Weston Hotel has remained top on social media trends for the past 48 hours over claims that bulldozers allegedly sent by government had been seen around the facility.

The claims were first posted by Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi, who had shared some of the pictures of the bulldozers allegedly at Lang’ata Road where the Hotel stands.

“The Deep State are indeed cornered. They have today decided to express their fury by demolishing Weston Hotel,” posted Sudi on October 6, 2021.

Ahmednasir through his official Twitter account on Friday October 8, 2021 confirmed that indeed the tractors had been sent before the operation was later on called off.

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“As counsel on RECORD for Weston Hotel I can OFFICIALLY CONFIRM that the GOVERNMENT of the REPUBLIC of KENYA 48 hours ago sent tractors and goons to demolish the Hotel. The operation was called off after the tractors reached the hotel and the powers that be changed its mind,” he posted.

Weston Hotel had in September this year moved to the court of appeal faulting a judge of the High Court who insisted on hearing a petition filed by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) over the land row.

In the appeal, Weston Hotel which belongs to Deputy President William Ruto, said it was dissatisfied by a ruling issued in March this year by Justice Benard Eboso, allowing the petition by KCAA to proceed for hearing.

The hotel management, Priority Ltd and Monene Investment, wanted the suit by KCAA dismissed arguing that the authority erred by filing a fresh suit instead of filing an appeal against a decision by the National Land Commission, dated January 2019.

In the decision, NLC directed Weston to compensate KCAA for the land at the current rates. But on March 2, Justice Eboso dismissed the objection by Weston and stated that Environment and Land Court had jurisdiction to hear the case and that the NLC decision was not binding.

Through senior counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi, Weston faulted the judge saying he failed to address pertinent questions, such as jurisdiction and instead digressed and made a finding on a matter that was not argued before him.

Weston further said the judge failed to determine the issues brought before him by the parties and instead framed for his own issues and gave his interpretation.

Last year, Weston Hotel claimed the land dispute case in court is all about the 2022 presidential election politics.

In its submissions to court, Weston Hotel said the case is a conspiracy between Kenya Civil Aviation Authority and certain political actors to politicise it for “cheap political drama”.

KCAA says the land where Weston Hotel sits belonged to the defunct 1977-era East Africa Community.

In June 1999, then Commissioner of Lands wrote to the Directorate of Civil Aviation citing an application by a church to use the parcel.

But Ruto says he acquired the parcel from Priority Management Ltd and Monene Investments Limited at Sh10 million in 2007.

NLC on its part said the land belonged to KCAA and directed that Weston Hotel pays off for the property at current market value.

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“She Only Bought Waru Za 350,” City Chips Vendor Shames Millicent Omanga For Faking Sponsorship

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The now viral city chips vendor Beverlyne Kwamboka has hit out at nominated senator Millicent Omanga for faking business sponsorship on her.

Taking to her official Twitter handle on Thursday October 7, 2021, Kwamboka who came to the limelight after after Kenyans rebuked her for wearing a short dress clarified that Omanga only gave out Irish potatoes worth Kshs.350.

The team that had been sent by the politician allegedly took photos with some other sacks of potatoes and then returned them to their vehicle.

They also gave out two aprons branded with Omanga’s campaign colors and slogans.

“For clarification, team @MillicentOmanga only bought waru za 350 came out of the vehicle with 5 umbrellas, took photos returned them and gave out one and two aprons. Hiyo mambo ya cash haikua plus stock ni ya 350. Hizo waru gunia kubwa i had bought and started the day,” Kwamboka posted.

Early this week, Omanga on social media insinuated that she had provided her with stock and cash to boost her business.

“Bevalyne Kwamboka is now sorted. Umbrella, cash and stock to boost her hustle. Mvua au jua haitamharibia biashara tena. Now let’s go eat those chips,” she said.

Omanga said she’s going to help the lady who confessed that she sells chips to fund her college education.

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Storm In UDA As Members Protest Appointment of 31 Officials

by Yahil Felix
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A storm has broken out in Deputy President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party over its appointment of 31 officials.

On Thursday, some dissatisfied members protested that the list of the 31 officials, filed with the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) was not satisfactory.

UDA Chairman Johnstone Muthama on Tuesday said the officials would be members of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC), an organ with a say in party nominations and elections.

Sources say the protests were so wrathful that UDA Secretary-General Veronica Maina in an attempt to calm the members reportedly posted in their Whatsapp group, “The party wishes to confirm that the list is not an actual representation of the party officials.”

However, Registrar of Political Parties Ann Nderitu confirmed that the list earlier published by Nation was the one received in their office.

The letter showing the list of the officials was received by ORPP on September 15, two weeks after the resolutions were approved by the party on August 30.

Some of the dissatisfied members who protested had gone to some late entrants to the the ‘hustler movement’ and complained they had either been left out or their regions ignored.

As a prove of divisions in the party, some MPs claimed it was not the final draft while the beneficiaries of the appointment celebrated.

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Government Declares Monday a Holiday, Changes Name

by Yahil Felix
written by Yahil Felix

The government has declared Monday 11, 2021 a public holiday.

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The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Ministry of Interior, Coordination and National Government.

In a statement issued by Interior CS Fred Matiang’i, he said that October 11 will be a public holiday because Utamaduni Day falls on Sunday 10 October 2021″In line with the provisions of Section 2 and 4 of the Public Holidays Act (Cap 110), it is hereby confirmed that 11 October 2021 will be a public holiday, by dint of Utamaduni Day falling on Sunday 10 October 2021.”

The statement further declares, “Whereas this day is already conferred by law, this shall be the first time Kenya will be celebrating Utamaduni Day and this press release serves to emphasize the need for all citizens to recognise and celebrate the rich cultural diversity of Kenya in a manner that promotes unity, national cohesion, and economic progress in the country.”

Previously, 10 October was celebrated as Moi Day before it was later changed to Huduma Day and now Utamaduni Day.

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Raila Hints At Possibility Of Working With Ruto Ahead of 2022 General Elections

by Yahil Felix
written by Yahil Felix

ODM Party leader Raila Odinga has opened up on the possibility of working with Deputy President William Ruto ahead of 2022 general elections.

Raila also added that Ruto has already declared his interest in the presidency but he seems not to support anyone.

While talking to Kalenjin radio stations on Wednesday October 6, 2021, Raila told the community that he is waiting for them to give him someone he can work with.

So far, it is only DP Ruto and KANU party leader Gideon Moi who have declared their 2022 presidential ambitions among the Kalenjin community.

“I am still the Arap Mibei you used to know,” he told them.

Raila, however, hit out at DP Ruto’s hustler narrative, arguing that the second in command was misadvised.

“Whoever advised William Ruto to use the word Hustler misadvised him. Hustler ni mtu mkorofi, mwizi na mtu mwenye anatumia njia za mikato,” Raila said.

He said he was yet to declare whether he will run for presidency next year or not.

“For now I want to unite the country through Azimio La Umoja,” he added.

Raila further noted that he will not look for any endorsement ahead of 2022.

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‘Hakuna Makosa!’ Raila Breaks Silence On Pandora Papers Expose, Defends Uhuru

by Yahil Felix
written by Yahil Felix

ODM leader Raila Odinga has finally broken his silence on the Pandora papers expose that revealed the secret wealth that President Uhuru Kenyatta’s family has allegedly hidden in offshore accounts.

Speaking during an interview with Chamgei FM on Wednesday October 6, 2021, the former Prime Minister come defended President Kenyatta, noting that having an offshore account is not illegal so long as the owners explain how they opened it.

Raila said while he doesn’t have offshore accounts, it is acceptable for Kenyans who can explain the money in such accounts.

He added that the focus should not be on the account but how the money was obtained.

“Hii ni mambo ya Pandora box. Sioni kama kuna shida kuwa na account kule nje bora unaweza kusema jinsi ulifungua account vile Uhuru amesema atasema zaidi atakapo rudi (On pandora box issue, I do not see if there is a problem having an offshore account as long as you can explain how you opened it the same way President Uhuru Kenyatta has said that he will explain more once he returns to the country) ,” Raila said.

“Mimi sina chochote huko nje, yangu iko Kenya ( I don’t have any wealth outside the country, mine is okay),” declared the ODM leader.

Raila was commenting about the recently leaked International Consortium of Investigative Journalist’s (ICIJ) Pandora box expose which alleged that Uhuru and six members of his family have massive secret wealth stashed in foreign accounts.

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Drama At Nyandarua County Assembly As Police And Staff Fight Goons Allegedly Hired To Harm Embattled Speaker

by Yahil Felix
written by Yahil Felix

There was drama at the Nyandarua County Assembly on Tuesday morning after the police and staff fought goons allegedly hired to harm the embattled Speaker Ndegwa Wahome.

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The goons engaged the police in running battles as the House was in session but they were over-powered and several of them arrested.

The Speaker declined to enter the assembly alleging that there are eight armed goons sneaked in to harm him. But MCAs present in the session claimed that the speaker was causing drama to gain public sympathy since he does not have followers in the assembly.

Mr. Wahome engaged the county police commanders for two hours urging them to enter the assembly building to flash out and arrest criminals allegedly hired to harm him.

When the Speaker was invited by the county police bosses to join them in search for the goons in the House, Mr.. Wahome and the staff allied to him said they feared the Speaker would not be safe in the hands of the police bosses. The staff demanded to be allowed to accompany the Speaker.

It was later revealed that it was a plot to smuggle the mace out of the House to paralyze the assembly’s operations. The Speaker blamed Governor Francis Kimemia for leadership wrangles which have rocked the assembly for almost a year now. He claimed that the county boss wants to destroy the assembly to avoid oversight.

He stated that the assembly staff have missed three months salary since he and the clerk, Gideon Mikiri are denied access to the offices.

Mr. Wahome claimed the governor was involved in confiscation of his car and had it detained by Toyota Kenya. However, the MCAs have declined the governor’s involvement in assembly wars. They claimed that the Speaker was rejected by the majority ward reps who are his employers.

Ms. Wanjiku Muhuhu who chaired the morning session as the Speaker addressed the media from outside. She said the House had been adjourned to Tuesday next week after tabling of the budget papers for the next financial year.

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Uasin Gishu Governor Mandago Declares His Interest For Senatorial Seat

by Yahil Felix
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Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago has declared his interest to vie for senatorial seat when his second term ends.

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While addressing residents at Kipkenyo Trading Center, He said; “I have been seeing many candidates traversing the county popularizing their candidature for different elective positions in the 2022 general election. Kindly preserve the Senate for me.

He said this while opening Chumz Ankara shop in the trading center and he criticized those who think the senatorial seat is preserved for those with a legal background.

“Our senator Prof. Margaret Kamar is not a lawyer, neither is Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka who was a District Commissioner.,” said Mandago adding that he will square it out with the other candidates running for the seat. However, Prof. Kamar has not declared whether she’ll defend her seat.

Mr. Mandago’s declaration could increase calls for democracy in the cosmopolitan county and jolt political prospects of other candidates, including Soy MP Caleb Kositany, and businessman Jonathan Bii who have declared their interest in the gubernatorial seat. They come form the larger Northern part of Uasin Gishu just like Mandago.

There have been suggestions from a section of leaders backed by elders that elective seats to be shared and rotated among the Northern (Soy and Turbo constituencies), Southern ( Kapseret and Kesses constituencies), and Eastern ( Moibei and Ainabkoi constituencies.

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Revealed: Kenya Received Sh 16.2 Billion For Arror And Kimwarer Dams During Probe

by Yahil Felix
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Investigations have revealed that Kenya received Ksh 16.2 billion from an Italian bank, Intensa San Paolo for the construction of Arror and Kimwarer dams when the investigations into misuse of funds were going on.

The Treasury Public debt registry reveals that the Italian bank transferred billions in the year starting July 2019, a few days after Treasury CS Henry Rotich was arrested over misuse of the funds meant for construction of the two dams.

This shows tha the arrest and the investigations of a suspected loan deal to finance the dams did not stop the bank from releasing additional debt for the project.

The register shows Kenya had received Ksh 3.4 billion before July 2019 when reports of an investigation into the alleged misuse of funds linked to the construction of the two dams were in the public domain.

In September 2019, President Uhuru Kenyatta cancelled the project after receiving reports from a task force that he formed to investigate the irregularities in the construction of the two dams.

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Tanga Tanga’s Gladys Boss Shollei Tears Into Uhuru Over Pandora Expose

by Yahil Felix
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Uasin Gishu Woman Representative Gladys Boss Shollei has hit out at President Uhuru Kenyatta over the Pandora Paper leaks. According to Boss, the president is blurring the link between morality and legality in connection to the wealth hidden abroad.

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While speaking to Citizen TV, the woman representative slammed Uhuru Kenyatta saying that he disrespect his office by not leading in the front in the fight against corruption.

According to Boss, the leaks displayed by the Pandora Papers does not exactly reveal the illegality committed by the president but it shows his ‘immorality.’ She now says the president should declare what his he has abroad and in the country the same way DP Ruto’s property was made public by the CS for Interiror Fred Matiang’i.

“President Kenyatta has constantly been clear that we should declare our wealth. He has been leading in saying that he wants to fight corruption. We have the recent list of wealth owned by the deputy president revealed by the minister of interior in Parliament, they went into great details scrutinizing the DP’s wealth,” she said.

“And now the president has stated that it is a new era for transparency. Now that we know what they own out there, we can now also have a discussion on what they own in here. It may not be illegal, but it is immoral, because if you are leading country. Even if you have that money and it is legitimate, why not repatriate that money back into the country and therefore improve our economy?” she continued.

Boss Shollei added that it is not appropriate to lead a country that is suffering economically and you take your wealth out of the country. Especially if most of the wealth was created in the within. “So the immorality of it is important, and it is significant if the Parliament adjourn and discuss the matter,” said the woman rep.

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Uhuru Breaks Silence On Pandora Papers That Linked Him To Massive Secret Wealth Hidden Abroad

by Yahil Felix
written by Yahil Felix

President Uhuru Kenyatta has responded to the viral International Consortium of Investigative Journalism Pandora Papers leaks alleging that he has massive wealth hidden abroad together with his family.

Uhuru in his response noted that the reports will go a long way in enhancing the financial transparency and openness required in Kenya.

“My attention has been drawn to comments surrounding the Pandora Papers. Whilst I will respond comprehensively on my return from my State Visit to the Americas, let me say this.

“That these reports will go a long way in enhancing the financial transparency and openness that we require in Kenya and around the globe. The movement of illicit funds, proceeds of crime and corruption thrive in an environment of secrecy and darkness.”

He argued that the Pandora Papers and the consequent follow up audits will unearth secrecy and darkness for those who cannot come clear with their assets and wealth.

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Nyandarua County Deputy Speaker Fined 400k or Serve Two Months In Jail

by Yahil Felix
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Nyandarua County Assembly Deputy Speaker Zachary Njeru is among three county officials found guilty of contempt of court. The deputy speaker, Majority leader Edinald King’ori and the acting county assembly clerk Elizabeth Muthui were found to have gone against court orders directing that they allow the County Assembly Speaker Ndegwa Wahome access to his office, return his official car and the assembly mace.

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Appearing before Justice Hillary Chemitei, he fined the three Ksh 400,000 each or serve two months in jail. Nyandarua County Commissioner Benson Lepamorijo and County Commander Zachary Kimani were also part of the case

Justice Chemitei gave the county commissioner and the commander two days to ensure that the assemble is open for Wahome, his official car is returned and his mace taken back.

Ndegwa Wahome had been impeached by a group of MCAs but was reinstated by the High Court.

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Violence Rocks Kisii As Ruto, Raila Supporters Clash, Many Injured

by Yahil Felix
written by Yahil Felix

Deputy President William Ruto’s tour of Kisii County on Sunday October 4, 2021 turned chaotic after his supporters clashed with those of ODM leader Raila Odinga.

Several people were injured after youths wearing ODM T-shirts clashed with Ruto’s supporters at Suneka, in Bonchari Constituency in Kisii.

The groups attacked each other with clubs and stones as DP Ruto approached Suneka junction to address the crowd.

The crowd donning ODM t-shirts heckled Ruto which caused supporters to clash with them in a fracas that lasted for minutes.

Less than five metres away, laid a man, helpless on the ground after being hit with a club on the head. Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi’s aides rushed him to hospital.

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Later, the DP headed to Mama Teresa home, a widow to the late former Bonchari MP Oroo Oyiako.

On his way back, another violence ensued causing a state of conodrum and panic while Ruto was preparing to address a crowd.

Residents scampered for safety and only returned after calm was restored when Ruto started his address. He condemned the act saying that it is not good for local leaders to pay youths to cause violence.

“I am calling on youths not to accept to be used to fight their colleagues. “You deserve a job and a business, not to be used as hooligans,” said Ruto.

He added that the money set aside for development should be used appropriately and not to pay for chaos.

He earlier on told off his critics for not taking serious his role in shaping Jubilee and development projects before falling out with his boss Uhuru Kenyatta.

He took credit for most development projects in Kisii saying that he took a big part in ensuring their implementation.

Ruto said he initiated the construction of over 3000 kms of tarmac road in the area, 140,000 households connected to electricity up from 27000 and provision of clean water.

His comments seemed to target interior CS Fred Matiangi who has also been taking credit of the achievements to his Gusii community. Ruto told the Gusii community to support him since he also has not abandoned them since 2013.

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Jimmy Wanjigi Launches A Scathing Attack At Raila Odinga Days After He Was Warned By ODM

by Yahil Felix
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Business man and presidential candidate Jimmy Wanjigi has launched attacks at ODM leader Raila Odinga saying that he should come out to confirm if he will run for presidency in 2022.

He condemned those who are opposed to his move to open ODM offices saying that he is marketing the party at the grassroots yet some people are fighting him. The business man also emphasized that he will not leave ODM saying that he has invested a lot in the party and expects free and fair primaries.

While speaking in Mombasa, he urged ODM leadership to carry out genuine elections to identify real members in the party. He said Raila cannot be an umpire, player, the referee, the lines man and the VAR. He should announce his candidature and face all other interested candidates within the party law,” said Wanjigi.

ODM’s Central Committee on Wednesday threatened to take a disciplinary action against members planning to open branch offices in the grassroots without consulting the national office. This seemed to be a response to Jimmy Wanjigi after his move of opening offices in Central region.

ODM’s Secretary General Edwin Sifuna said anyone willing to open the offices should consult the national office, failure to do so attracts a disciplinary action. Sifuna’s response came days after the Registrar of Political Parties acknowledge receiving a letter from Wanjigi seeking that the part summarizes the presidential nomination process.

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