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The 2,687 advertised jobs at Sonko’s government you shouldn’t miss out

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Over a long period of time, unemployment has been a menace among Kenyan youths. Just recently, we witnessed thousands of graduands flock Nairobi’s Eka Hotel for five advertised jobs.

But have you checked out for advertised jobs at the Nairobi County government?

Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has called on qualified Nairobians to apply for 2,687 jobs advertised in his county.

Sonko says Nairobi County had officially gazetted its service board, which had already started working.

He added that the former board had been paralyzed due to lack of quorum, following the resignation of one member and the expiry of term of service of three others.

A part of the gazette notice

The governor called upon qualified Nairobians to apply for the advertised jobs.

“In support of the Big 4 Agenda especially on job creation, Nairobi City County Government is set to recruit fresh staff to revamp service delivery.

“I therefore call upon all qualified Nairobians to be set to join us through a competitive recruitment process,” part of his post read.

Some of the jobs advertised by the governor include; 800 city inspectorate officers, 200 traffic marshalls, 200 fire marshalls, 30 fire drivers, 520 ECD teachers and 275 nurses.

Others advertised are; 165 clinical officers, 64 medical officers, 53 hospital clerical officers, 35 pharmacists, 25 laboratory technicians, 25 social workers, 25 nutritionists, 10 planners, 10 surveyors, 15 road engineers, 10 architects and 225 subordinate staff.

“When these new staff are recruited, it will assist in decongesting traffic in the CBD, enhance fire fighting preparedness, improve medical health services as well as early childhood education improvement,” he highlighted.

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Waititu under siege as MCAs kick out plot to impeach him

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kiambu County Governor Ferdinand Waititu is not yet done with his woes. Whilst anti-graft agency investigates him for graft allegations, County’s bizarre budget seems to be haunting him still.

In what seems to be a new scheme by Kiambu Members of County Assembly, Waititu might be impeached before mid next year. 

His close allies are now staring at an oust after 60 MCAs signed a petition of a vote of no confidence against the assembly speaker Stephen Ndichu and his deputy Philip Mubea (Cianda MCA), believed to be Waititu’s close confidants.

“It is not a witch hunt since everyone can see how people in Kiambu are suffering because of corruption, incompetence, nepotism and outright stealing,” Ruiru Biashara MCA Elijah Njoroge was quoted by a local daily.

According to one of the local dailies, the move to impeach Waititu is being supported by his critics in the assembly, former rivals in the last polls and opinion leaders in Kiambu.

Among the issues raised by EACC and DCI include poor services, land grabbing, corruption and outright theft of public resources. It is believed that investigative entities are planning major arrests after a series of interrogations.

In the well-crafted scheme, polls were conducted at the county assembly on Monday to replace committee officials allied to speaker Ndichu. 

Those ejected include majority leader Anthony Ikonya (Kiambu Township) and his deputy Alex Kabuu (Kiganjo). 

Others are chief whip James Mburu (Mwiki) and his deputy Margaret Gatonye. The MCAs also said the committees were being used by the executive to kill the independence of the county assembly. 

“We are not looking into fighting the governor but he must be accountable and allow oversight to be done,” newly elected majority leader Gideon Gachara said.

He added that the newly elected officials want to audit and scrutinise county projects as well as hold relevant officials responsible.

Critics were warned that they were arrogant, suppressed oversight duties and ran the assembly without consulting other MCAs.

“The chief whip must stand firm with the independence of the house and let MCAs do their oversight role. We will clean up the assembly and executive to get the right leaders to lead our people,” Njoroge said.

“Things are not good here. We can see people resigning and others sacked, money being allocated for peacekeeping mission in South Sudan and payments for retired presidents among others yet we had leaders in charge.”

This comes two weeks after the MCAs failed to attend a bonding meeting organised by the county’s top hierarchy at a Ruiru hotel.

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Details: Raila’s threats that cowed Uhuru into handshake

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The March 9, 2018 handshake between President Uhuru Kenyatta and his opposition counterpart Raila Odinga has remained to be a history after putting calm on the political tension that was boiling in the Country. But how did it come to be?

Well, as Deputy President Dr William Ruto continues throwing jibe at Jubilee Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju over his links with Raila, Tuju has revealed other unknown details of how the handshake came to be.

In an exclusive interview with one of the local dailies, Tuju narrated how Odinga used threats of secession to force the president into the handshake.

Tuju claimed that Odinga threatened to unify all the areas that supported him in the 2017 General Election and push for autonomy.

“Before the handshake, there were some people who had ignited the secession debate so you ask yourself who would want to lead a nation which part of the population wants to secede,” Tuju continued.

The CS without portfolio went on to explain that the president had no option but to give in to Odinga’s demands so as to keep the nation united.

“The fate of Kenya depended on resolving issues of enjoining all in the government for everyone to feel part and parcel of this country,” he explained.

He further stated that those fighting the handshake were ill-advised as no one would want to lead a divided nation.

Tuju also explained how difficult it was for both parties to have a seat down and resolve the issues due to their insider’s tough stands.

The decision to have the handshake, according to Tuju, was a move to put the nation’s interests before their individual ones.

On Sunday, Ruto threw jibe at Tuju accusing him of being an opposition strategist despite being Secretary General to a ruling party.

But in his response, Tuju stated that he did not wish to engage the DP in a public spat.

“I refuse to be drawn into a public argument with the deputy president, or engage him through the media, because he is my boss.

“I am committed to supporting President Uhuru Kenyatta’s efforts to unite the country, through bold steps like the BBI, the handshake, the fight against corruption and the Big Four agenda,” cited the CS without portfolio.

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Jubilee MP accuse Ruto of weakening Uhuru’s government

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

A Jubilee lawmaker belonging to Kieleweke faction has accused Deputy President William Ruto of fighting’ the government in public podiums like he was in the opposition.

The Nyeri Township MP Ngunjiri Wambugu says Ruto is weakening President Uhuru Kenyatta’s government.

“Governments are not popular. However those who publicly attack a government are those who want it to lose favor with the public, and become illegitimate. This is usually done by the opposition so as to weaken the government in power in readiness to beat them at elections and take over,”

In a Facebook post on Sunday, Wambugu said it was no longer a secret that the DP and his allies in the Tanga Tanga group were out to weaken Uhuru’s administration following their sustained attacks on people he (Uhuru) appointed to help him deliver on his election pledges.

Ruto’s team has been calling for resignation of three Cabinet Secretaries led by Peter Munya of Trade and a number of Principal Secretaries including Interior’s Karanja Kibicho over claims they were planning to eliminate the DP.

“They are attacking Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, and now the ruling party’s Secretary General! Clearly they want to weaken the government – why?” the first-time MP posed.

He made the remarks moments after Ruto launched an attack on Jubilee Party Secretary-General Raphael Tuju claiming he has shifted his loyalty from the ruling party to the opposition.

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Raila, Uhuru’s 2022 system of government that might lock out Ruto

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

With 2022 drawing near, different political leaders with interests in succeeding President Uhuru Kenyatta have been seen to have already started campaigning.

Deputy President Dr William Ruto leads in early campaigns despite warning from the head of state. This has prompted the emergence of two factions within ruling party Jubilee, the team kieleweke and Tanga tanga.

But will these campaigns add any value come 2022? Well, the country could be headed for a parliamentary system of government with the Prime Minister being head of government, if proposals by the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) that mirror recommendations in the Bomas draft are implemented.

According to one of the local dailies, the preliminary report was reportedly shared with the principals last week and the team will retreat to write the final report next month.

The Standard reports that preliminary report proposes a Cabinet appointed from among MPs of not more than 20 ministers, including two deputy Prime Ministers, reintroduces deputy ministers, raises allocations to counties to 45 per cent and recommends a reduction of the number of MPs to 209 from 416.   

The 12-member team tasked to propose measures to end ethnic antagonism every election year, wants the President to be elected by a three-tier Electoral College through a secret ballot for a non-renewable term of seven years.

Alternatively, the team proposes that the election of the President be by direct adult suffrage through a secret ballot on the Tuesday immediately preceding the 21 days before the expiry of the term of the sitting President.

The President shall be the Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces. 

According to BBI, the national executive authority of the republic shall be exercised in accordance with the Constitution by, or on the authority of, the President and the Prime Minister together with the rest of the Cabinet.

“The President shall exercise the powers and perform the functions of that office on the advice of the Cabinet unless this constitution states otherwise,” the proposal reads in part.

The team suggests that the President shall appoint and may dismiss the Cabinet, including the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Ministers and the ministers.

Other officials appointed or fired by the President are deputy ministers, judges of the superior courts and any other State or public officer who is appointed by the President.

The team proposes that the deputy president shall be the principal assistant and shall not serve for more than two terms.

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Gusii MPs dare Matiang’i to resign, join politics

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Gusii Members of Parliament allied to Deputy President Dr William Ruto have told Interior CS Dr Fred Matiangi to resign if he is interested in politics.

Speaking at a at a fundraiser at Sironga SDA Church, the MPs said Matiang’i should not go round on a CS flag while trumpeting politics.

“As leaders, we respect him, but he should not go round on a CS flag while trumpeting politics. Let him climb down from his office and join politics,” said South Mugirango MP Silvanus Osoro.

Also present were MPs Joash Nyamoko (North Mugirango), Vincent Kemosi (West Mugirango ), Shadrack Mose (Kitutu Masaba), Oroo Oyioka (Bonchari), Innocent Obiri (Bobasi) and Alfa Miruka (Bomachoge Chache).

Ruto allied MPs have always been at odds with the interior CS, arguing that the powerful CS was indirectly fighting the second in command.

Their differences started when Matiang’i was elevated to the powerful post of chairing the cabinet, which was viewed as a plot to deny Ruto powers.

The MPs also urged the government to hire unemployed graduates as census clerks.

They said they have information that some school principals and doctors have applied for the jobs.

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VIDEO: 2022 utachunga ngamia bila underwear! Sonko slaps Duale below the belt

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Nairobi County Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko on Sunday took the team Wanjiku campaigns to Mombasa alongside the Gatundu South Member of Parliament Moses Kuria.

Sonko who dumped his security details to enter Mombasa aboard a matatu received a warm reception with youths chanting his name.

While addressing the really, the Nairobi County chief took a swipe at National Assembly Majority leader Aden Duale. Sonko sent a stern warning to the Garissa Township lawmaker over his support for the increment of MPs salary by 100% including night allowances.

Sonko accused Duale of advocating for his own interests while the people of Garisa are suffering with lack of water and poor infrastructure.

Sonko told Duale to instead think about how the people who elected him can access good Hospitals , schools,roads and other essential infrastructures.

He further warned Duale to stop questioning the whereabouts of the revenue collected by County governments, directing him to go and read the audit books from the office of the Controller of budget.

He told the lawmaker to keep off devolution.

“Aden Duale nakwambia hii pesa ya Ugatuzi apana ya mama yako, hii pesa ya ugatuzi apana ya ngamia zako huko Garissa,” said Sonko.

The seemingly angry Sonko further cautioned Duale to be careful about 2022.

” Mimi nakwambia Duale ukiendelea hivo, kutaka kujiongezea mshahara na wananchi Garissa hawana maji, ukiendelea hivo 2022 utaenda kuchunga ngamia bila underwear,” Sonko said.

Watch the full video here.

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Laboso silently jets back, to continue with treatment at local hospital

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

For close to two months, Bomet Governor Joyce Laboso has been away since she left the Country on May 29th this year for the United Kingdom to seek medication. The Bomet County chief was then later transferred for further treatment in India.

There have been a lot of speculations over her ailment only for her to silently enter the Country on Sunday morning without any awareness of her County’s senior officials.

“Governor Joyce Laboso has today arrived from India where she has been undergoing medication…she has greatly improved, let us continue praying for her quick recovery,” Majority leader at the County Assembly Josphat Kirui posted on his social media pages.

The governor, Kirui said will, however, not resume her duties as expected but will continue receiving her treatment at a local facility in Nairobi.

She was accompanied by her husband Edwin Abonyo and close family members who had been together in India.

Sources however indicated that Laboso’s return was planned in a such a way to avoid a lot of attention.

Several leaders from the Country had however visited her while she was away for treatment.

Among those who visited the governor at the London hospital were ODM leader Raila Odinga, Chief Justice David Maraga and Kericho Governor Paul Chepkwony.

Former governor Isaac Rutto and Chepalungu MP Gideon Koskei also left the country to visit her.

Last week Laboso’s deputy assured residents that she would be discharged from the hospital sooon.

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Tuju slams Ruto’s Tangatanga, tells them to keep off Raila, Uhuru

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Jubilee Party Secretary-General Raphael Tuju has defended President Uhuru Kenyatta’s 2018 truce with ODM leader Raila Odinga which has been seen as the main issue causing rift in Jubilee Party.

The ruling party has been experiencing disagreements and public exchanges between rival members and warring factions.

Speaking in Siaya, Tuju said that the party remains strong and intact despite having given indications of internal problems over the past few months.

“We are working for the common good of our country. Our party manifesto espouses national unity. This is what handshake is all about,”

Tuju made the remarks when he represented Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiangi during the official opening of Kipaji Talent Centre in Rarieda, Siaya county on Thursday.

The Cabinet Secretary without portfolio was responding to concerns by forces allied to Deputy President William Ruto who have been cautious of Raila’s involvement with Uhuru.

He lamented that some people are yet to embrace the handshake, which he noted has been of great importance to the country on matters unity.

“It’s therefore sad that some people loathe the handshake, which has brought the much-loved peace we enjoy today,” said Tuju who also condemned the attacks on President Kenyatta by Ruto’s forces lately, terming him a national leader and symbol of unity who should not be associated with tribal groupings.

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Inside Governor Mutua’s gameplan to succeed Uhuru

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Maendeleo Chap Chap party leader, Alfred Mutua has reaffirmed his resolve to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta as Kenya’s fifth president and assured the nation he will reveal his coalition partners at the right time.

Dr Mutua also threw a challenge to fellow political leaders to utilize the current time and opportunity in serving Kenyans through promoting transformative development and positive social cohesion.

The Machakos Governor, who joined his Kisumu and Isiolo counterparts, Anyang Ngong’o and Muhammed Kuti, respectively at the launch of model community health program in Isiolo on Thursday urged leaders eyeing the presidency come 2022 to focus on positive development agenda and shun divisive politics.

“I urge my colleagues who also have ambitions to declare as they have but to first concentrate on developing the country and not spend their energies in endless campaigns and stealing of government resources that some are engaged in,” he said.

Mutua noted it was possible for political leaders to state their political ambitions without necessarily tearing the country apart through toxic utterances and divisive politics.

“In 2022 I will vie to become the 5th President of Kenya. There is nothing wrong with that. But I am not consumed by a desperate campaign and politicisation that is slowing down our economic growth,” said Mutua, who is also the Machakos Governor.

Mutua said his priority was to preach unity for all Kenyans and deliver services to the electorate. He warned wananchi against being lured with stolen money.

“We are, however, not touring the country polarizing our people. When the time is right, we will present ourselves to Kenyans and offer the better alternative. However, in the meantime, Kazi ya wananchi kwanza (service to citizens first).

He went on, “They can quietly organize themselves without tearing the country apart. I am personally in serious discussions with critical leaders for a strong partnership come 2022 elections. Our coalition of like-minded and motivated leaders will be one whose interest is Kenyans first.”

He heaped praises on his host, Governor Kuti and lauded his government’s initiative of working towards transforming Isiolo’s health care system.

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Senate turns down call by MPs to shelve court route

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The senate has turned down a call by MPs to shelve plans to sue the National Assembly over 18 pieces of legislation that were enacted without the input of the Senate.

National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi on Wednesday wrote to his Senate counterpart Kenneth Lusaka, asking the House to put on hold its plans.

“In accordance with the provisions of the National Assembly Standing Orders, I hereby implore the Senate to consider, as a first instance, alternative mechanisms of resolving any dispute that may, from time to time, arise between the two Houses of Parliament,” Muturi said.

Lusaka conveyed Muturi’s message to the House on Wednesday.

But Senators rejected Muturi’s call prompting Lusaka to refer the matter to the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee chaired Nandi’s Samson Cherargei. 

Senate Majority leader Kipchumba Murkomen and his Minority counterpart James Orengo said they will move to court next week to seek an interpretation of the Constitution on the roles of the Senate.

“If the Constitution requires us to defend the responsibility and the work of the Senate, we will do that, even if it means going to court or any institution,” Murkomen said.

Orengo said Muturi’s letter was a justification that the leadership of the National Assembly was aware the House was violating the Constitution.

“This letter is good evidence to attach to an affidavit to show the National Assembly was not following the law,” Orengo said.

The Siaya senator said, “Come next week, this matter will be in a different forum and it will be decided. One day, it will dawn on the National Assembly there is something called the Constitution.” 

Senators last week resolved to sue Muturi for “ignoring them when passing laws.”

They said MPs failed to seek their concurrence in passing laws and 83 other bills that are currently before the National Assembly. 

“This process is very important for the Constitution. It has nothing to do with the competition of the Senate and the National Assembly,” Murkomen said. 

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Politicians force Mumias ACK churches to stop Weekend burials

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Over a long period of time, most churches in Kenya have been conducting burials on Saturday and Sundays, but to Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) churches in Mumias, Kakamega County, this will be a thing of the past.

With 2022 succession politics gaining momentum, politicians have been camping in different parts of the Country to sway voters towards their support.

The politicians have been using churches as their platforms on Sundays, whilst funerals have been greatly acted as platforms on Saturdays. But will this continue?

ACK BISHOP Joseph Wandera says its Mumias churches will no longer conduct burials on Saturdays and Sundays due to interference by politicians.

There has been also a debate revolving around church donations by politicians.

Last month Deputy President Dr William Ruto vowed not to allow any law aimed at curbing church donations pass as suggested by some leaders.

Ruto spoke at Mumias ACK church where he graced the diocesan yearly prayers. He said those propagating a change of the law were non-religious people who do not value the importance of churches.

He further warned those pushing for the law reforms that it won’t happen in Kenya and they had to move out if they wanted to achieve their agenda.

The DP also cited that politicians engaging in such debates will fail and they and their parties will perish too.

He quoted the bible from Deuteronomy 8.19, saying the nation will continue to be a God-fearing State.

“Any political party or politician that attempts to undermine what God intends by any means including passing legislation that is against the word of God, will perish,” said Ruto.

He took a swipe at leaders opposing his generous donations in churches, saying they lacked gratefulness to God who brought to them the same leadership.

Is this the cause of the decision by Bishop Joseph Wandera to stop conducting weekend burials? And do you think this will stop politicians from politicking over the weekends?

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Man’s prophesy that saw him chain self at Sonko’s office

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

A man identified as Kimundio Kimanza on Thursday chained himself at City hall, threatening to commit suicide should he not be helped to meet President Uhuru Kenyatta and Nairobi County governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko.

But what could have led to such a decision by Mr Kimanza? Well, According to governor Mike Sonko, Kimanza chained himself at City hall demanding to see President Kenyatta or kill self.

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“Whoever is near city hall. Huyu jamaa ako hapo sai anasema kama haoni President uhuru sai anajinyonga. One word for him ,” Sonko revealed via his facebook page.

But according to Kimanzia, his prophesy had passed and that’s why he demanded an audience with the head of state.

“I want to speak with Uhuru because my dream has come to pass. I saw all this and I admire him,” Kimanzia revealed to journalists.

He had placards asking Governor Sonko, Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja and Lang’ata MP Nixon Korir to help him speak with the head of state.

His placard read, “Help me to see Mr President, Governor Sonko, Senator Sakaja, MP Korir.”

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Another placard indicated the reason as to why he wanted to meet the president. The man had a dream that President Kenyatta would become Kenya’s head of state in 2013 which came to pass.

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