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The Untold Dangers of Consuming Borehole Water in Nairobi

by Jacinta Mbithi
written by Jacinta Mbithi

Have you been drinking borehole water in Nairobi? Well, boreholes allow businesses and homes to access private water supply with no restrictions and fewer costs, but how safe is this water?

Kileleshwa ward Member of County Assembly (MCA)-cum blogger Robert Alai Friday morning sparked a debate when he advised Nairobi residents to avoid drinking borehole water.

Taking to his official Twitter account, Alai told people living in Nairobi to reduce the consumption of the borehole water, noting that it has been slowly killing people.

“The borehole water in Nairobi is killing you people. We must reduce the consumption of the borehole water. Please guys,” Alai posted.

But why do you think the politician-blogger is warning people to reduce the consumption of borehole water?

Well, a lot of companies such as farms, hotels or schools will use a lot of water each day, making a borehole a much more affordable option in the long run. Although all of this free water seems great, there are a lot of questions about it since borehole water isn’t cleaned in the same way that mains water is.

Mains water mainly comes from recycled wastewater which has been purified to be made safe for drinking purposes. Boreholes, on the other hand, get their water straight from the ground which won’t go through the same treatment processes as mains water.

Safety of borehole water

Do you live at an apartment? Does it have a borehole? You agree with me that most of the waters supplied in most Nairobi apartments are pumped directly from the borehole into the storage tanks then supplied in the houses for consumption.

Whereas you can drink borehole water, there are rules and regulations defining the parameters to look out for before taking borehole water for consumption.

Borehole water can only be fit for drinking once it has been tested and approved by a health officer.

Unlike mains water, which is actually 60% recycled wastewater, water from boreholes comes straight from the ground making it 100% fresh and natural.

However, since it is coming straight from the ground this means that it could possibly have higher levels of iron, magnesium, calcium or other minerals as well as some bacteria.

Most of these are harmless however, to vulnerable people like babies, it could have some implications on their health, which is why it is important to get the water checked before drinking it.

Treatment of borehole water

Most apartments in Nairobi that have allowed tenants to drink borehole water have been treating it by chlorination. But do you know that this still poses a danger to your health?

Various studies have found that chlorination without regulation is not good for human consumption.

Borehole water can cause high blood pressure

A Nigerian medical doctor once revealed that borehole water consumption can lead to high blood pressure.

Each borehole, if you have not greater than 75mg of chlorine per liter, it’s okay. But by the time it starts getting up to 200mg per liter, it will start giving you a salty taste.

Most Nairobi borehole waters are salty.

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Nairobi Ni Ngumu! Bishop Margaret Wanjiru Opts For Senate Instead of Governor

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Bishop Margaret Wanjiru has dropped her quest to become the next Nairobi County Governor in the upcoming August general elections.

Instead, the former Starehe MP has opted for the Nairobi Senate seat.

She will now have to square it out with Karen Nyamu in the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party primaries.

A leaked UDA party receipt that has gone viral shows that the Jesus Is Alive Ministries bishop had paid a total sum of Kshs. 125,000 as a nomination fee for Nairobi County senator.

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Early February, the Nairobi gubermnatorial hopeful Senator Johnson Sakaja and Margaret Wanjiru brought a ‘Kenya Kwanza’ whistle-stop rally at the City Park to a halt after Sakaja’s supporters reportedly booed the woman of the cloth.

Bishop Wanjiru accused Sakaja of inciting his followers against her.

Sakaja did not address the allegations, but appealed to the crowd to allow all the candidates an opportunity to sell their agenda.

Wanjiru’s withdrawal from the gubernatorial race might have been influenced by coming together of the ANC, Ford Kenya and UDA parties to form Kenya Kwanza Alliance, which may prefer Sakaja.

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Police Officer Arrested After Allegedly Pushing Girlfriend Over Balcony

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

A Nairobi police officer has been arrested after he allegedly pushed his girlfriend over a balcony from fourth floor of an apartment they were living.

According to reports, the officer who was on the run for two days surrendered on Sunday night and was escorted to Kasarani police station by his collegues who were privy to the matter.

The officer is said to have denied pushing the girlfriend in an incident that occurred on July 3, 2021.

According to Kasarani sub-county Commander Peter Mwanzo, the officer is being interrogated to determine what really happened as the girlfriend’s body awaits a post-mortem which is due on Tuesday July 06, 2021.

Witnesses said the middle-aged woman identified as Jackline Muthoni died after she fell on the rear windscreen of a salon car that had been parked outside.

She was pronounced dead upon arrival at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). The main suspect in the incident managed to flee before the police arrived.

According to police, the officer attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations headquarters has been having domestic issues with the woman.

Most of the incidents are linked to mental issues, which are linked to the work of the police.

Inspector-General of Police Hillary Mutyambai launched a program to provide police officers with psychological assistance.

Dubbed “Muamko Mpya-Healing the Uniform” the program strives to create and hold safe spaces in police stations, offices, camps, colleges and communities thus enhancing peer to peer support for officers to feel safe enough and dignified to share their stories and experiences of stress, anguish and trauma in a confidential and non-judgemental environment.

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Money Heist! Police Thwart Plot To Rob Prime Bank In Nairobi CBD, 5 Arrested

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Five people suspected to have conspired to break into Prime Bank, OTC branch in Nairobi have been arrested.

According to an official statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI), the gang was arrested in the wee hours of Friday morning as they were about to break into the bank located at Angle House along Ukwala lane, in downtown Nairobi.

According to DCI, the suspects had booked themselves into guest rooms at the said building, which shares the same wall with the bank.

They have been identified as Charles Mulo, Fredrick Muderwa, Jesse Muriuki, Gabriel Mungai and Reuben Njuka.

They had planned to drill their way into the bank in the dead of the night but DCI detectives got wind of the plan and stormed the building forcing the suspects to hide in the ceiling.

The detectives were forced to break the ceiling before pouncing on the five. The officers managed to recover three hacksaws, one knotted twisted rope, one metal driller, five metal bars, one metal cutter scissors and one suitcase.

The suspects have been booked at Kamukunji police station awaiting to be arraigned in court.

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Four Killed By Floods In Nairobi’s Kibra Slams

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

A heavy down pour being witnessed across the country turned tragic in Nairobi’s Kibra slams on Thursday night after at least four people got killed by floods.

Reports indicate that the victims met their death after they were swept by floods while crossing Mutuine River in Kibra, Nairobi.

This followed heavy rains that were experienced in the city and it’s environs on Thursday evening.

According to witnesses, the four were swept away by the raging water as they tried to cross a bridge there.

Their bodies were however yet to be found on Friday morning.

A search and rescue mission was ongoing in the area with hopes of finding them.

Police and rescuers said they fear more deaths would be reported because of the floods that affected various informal settlements in the city.

Nairobi police boss Augustine Nthumbi said teams had been mobilized to help in the search and rescue missions.

He added they are conducting a survey to check the extent of the issue. Property of unknown value was destroyed in the floods that ensued.

Residents of some estates reported flooding in their areas which affected their operations.

Some residents were forced to endure long hours on the road while others were forced to spend the night on the road following heavy rains that continue to pound the capital.

The heavy downpour resulted in heavy traffic gridlock, flooded roads as well as cutting off of sections of roads making the movement of traffic a nightmare.

Motorists and commuters alike have had to suffer the consequences of the heavy rains with others forced to spend the night on the road.

The situation has been worsened by ongoing infrastructural developments going on across the city with the construction of the Nairobi Expressway playing a major role in the mess.

Motorists have been forced to wade through flash floods occasioned by heavy rains, with Kenya Meteorological Department warning the rains will continue throughout the week.

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About 100 people are being traced after being in contact with the tested Indians .

by Ireri Steve
written by Ireri Steve

The deadly covid-19 variant that is outrageously sweeping lives in India found its way in Kenya earlier yesterday. The five traveling Indian workers tested positive after their samples were taken in Kisumu .

The B.1.617 virus has been noted to take less than five days and symptoms begin showing up with it mutating to remain active in the victims body . Indian scientists submitted to the genome sequencing data that the virus is the most prevalent. Ministry of health is tracking the about 100 people traced to have been in contact with the tested five.

WHO puts in record that to date a dozen countries have reported the variant with Kenya and Uganda amongst them. Uganda reported it’s first case a few days before Kenya. Because of global connectivity, it’s just a question of time. You cannot be able to put barriers to prevent a virus from accessing your territories” stated Dr Patrick Amoth .The statement is an urge for Kenyans to remain cautious.

The variant has marked 380000 infections and

3780 deaths in a single day worldwide. Kenyans express shocking concern on how the Indians found their way in Kisumu without getting tested at the airport.

The overwhelmed situation in india calls for other countries to manouvre keenly as the virus is furious.

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47-Year-Old Nairobi Man Selling Counterfeit Medicines Arrested

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Detectives from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) based in Kilimani have arrested a Nairobi man that has been trading in counterfeit medicines.

The sleuths who were accompanied by Pharmacy and Poisons board officers, and acting on a tip off from members of the public on Friday evening nabbed a 47 year old man namely Peter Cummings Thatia, a trader in counterfeit medicine within Hurlingham in Nairobi County.

Counterfeit ViagraPro capsules, two polythene bags containing a white powdery substance, a capsule filler machine, advertising fliers together with Motor Vehicle Registration number KCK 442A, a Nissan Note that the suspect was driving were recovered and retained as exhibits.

Mr Thatia is in custody awaiting arraignment for the offence of unlawfully manufacturing and selling in the course of trade in counterfeit medicines contrary to The Anti-Counterfeit Act No. 13 of 2008.

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How Sakaja Arrived in Parliament at 5am to Escape an Arrest

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja on Tuesday August 4, 2020 said he had endured one of the most difficult weekends.

Sakaja who was speaking on the floor of the senate said he was trailed by police officers the entire weekend.

At some point, the officers camped outside his home waiting to arrest him.

“On Friday, I was being trailed by police officers in a vehicle registration number KBZ 317W and I saw them and they left. I raised it with the IGP but he didn’t t respond,” Sakaja said on the floor.

He narrated how he arrived in Parliament at 5am to escape an arrest that had been orchestrated to ensure he did not show up in the chamber for the debate on a motion that he had moved to amend the committee’s formula.

In the amendment, whose debate was adjourned last week, Sakaja is pushing for a formula that places the Sh316.5 billion allocated in the last financial year as the base.

Later, Sakaja told a local daily there was a plot to arrest him over his recent scuffle with Kilimani police officers for flouting the curfew.

“On Monday morning, I got out very early. I wanted to get papers at Total petrol station. When I got out, I saw a vehicle, then they put on the headlights. So, I said, let me move back. I went left and moved fast and switched off my phone, took papers and came back.

“In the evening, I was meeting some colleagues at Radisson. Senator Farhiya Ali (nominated senator from Nairobi) tells me that she was told I should not come to the chamber so that Beth Mugo votes on behalf of the Nairobi delegation. But I told her that I will. It was there that I learnt they didn’t want me to come to the chamber,” he was quoted by The Star.

The plan, according to the senator, was to arrest and detain him and charge him for allegedly assaulting Kilimani police officers.

But Majority Leader Samuel Poghisio and Majority Chief Whip Irungu Kanga’ta challenged those claiming intimidation and threats to substantiate.

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DCI Sleuths Kill Robbery With Violence Suspect in Nairobi

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have killed a robbery with violence suspect.

Following a Robbery With Violence incident where on May 6, 2020, a 61-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint while walking along Tendy Drive near St. Augustine Lavington at 5.30pm, the detectives from Dagoreti on Friday May 8, recovered the pistol and detained the motor vehicle used in the robbery by a three-man gang.

Acting on intelligence, the officers trailed the Toyota Probox Registration number KBN 936Y to Malenga Road near Mountain View Estate in Kangemi.

Upon interception and orders to surrender, three suspects abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot, with the armed one firing at the officers.

A response to his fire left him fatally injured, while the other two escaped but are being sought.

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PHOTOS: Kasarani Stadium Turned Into a Courtroom

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi, was on Thursday May 7 turned into a Court of law.

This is after 70 people were arraigned at the Kasarani Stadium indoor arena after breaching the ongoing dusk to dawn curfew.

Reports indicate that the stadium was fumigated early Thursday morning in preparation of the special court sitting.

Three court sessions have been set up at the stadium with three magistrates, including Milimani Law Courts Chief Magistrate Francis Andayi, expected to lead the exercise.

Senior Prosecutors Jacinta Nyamosi and Joseph Riungu said the courts are expected to take plea for offences of contravening curfew laws as well as Public Health Laws and Regulations from across the Nairobi County.

The courts and the accused persons had agreed that those who will be able to pay their fines will be released and allowed to go home.

Those who will be unable able to pay their fines however will be sentenced to community service under the supervision of probation officers.

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Sonko’s Past Return to Haunt Him as he Heads Back to ICC

by Nathan Sialah
written by Nathan Sialah

A section of Kenyans on Twitter have reminded Nairobi governor Mike Sonko of his past, shortly after he threatened to take interior Permanent Secretary Karanja Kibicho to International Criminal Court (ICC).

Sonko through his social media handles Wednesday morning said that he was studying the Rome statues and engaging local and international lawyers to deal with those involved in the demolition of residential houses in Korogocho, Kariobangi North in Nairobi.

Sonko argues that such incidents have been happening under the instructions of PS Kibicho, Nairobi Regional Commissioner (RC) Wilson Njega and Nairobi Regional Police Commander Philip Ndolo .

Sonko says that the trio must be taken to ICC for breaching articles 1.5, 53 and 7(1)(k) of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.He wants them charged with a serious crime against humanity.

However, a section of KOT have reminded Sonko of some of his past, which they now believe is haunting the embattled County chief.

Some reminded Sonko of the time he used to record phone calls between him and prominent people, arguing that should he not have done so, he would not not be facing all the problems that he is currently facing.

Some reminded him of the time he was demonstrating at the Hague, outside the ICC demanding respect for President Uhuru Kenyatta, at the time the head of state and his deputy William Ruto were facing a case at the court.

The embattled Nairobi boss has also been reminded of the time he poured raw sewage at the Jacaranda grounds in Donhom, just to prevent the then NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga from addressing a rally.

Here are some of the reactions.

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Eastleigh Most Hit as Kenya Registers Highest Number of Covid-19 Cases in a Single Day, Tally Hits 535

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kenya has registered the highest number of Covid-19 cases in a single day.

On Tuesday May 5, the Ministry of Health confirmed 46 new cases of coronavirus disease, bringinging the total number of infections to 535.

Speaking during a press briefing on the Covid-19 situation in the country at Afya House, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe said that the new infections are from 1077 Samples tested within the last 24 hours.

“Today our cumulative figure of those who have tested positive for the Covid-19 stands at 535 people. This is because out of the 1077 samples tested some 45 people have turned positive. This of course is the highest number recorded in 24 hours,” said CS Kagwe

Nairobi’s Eastleigh estate produced 29 of those new infections.

 Mombasa produced 11 of the new cases, whereas Wajir recorded five new coronavirus infections. The five Wajir cases had a recent history of travel to Mogadishu, Somalia, said the CS.

A Somali national was the other new carrier of the virus, said the minister. Thirty (30) of the new cases were registered among male carriers, whereas female patients were 15.

CS Kagwe also revealed that nine new recoveries were recorded, bringing Kenya’s total number of discharged patients to 182.

Eastleigh, Kawangware and Mombasa’s Old Town areas have been marked as COVID-19 hotspots with total cases of 63, 24 and 39 respectively.

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Sonko Sends Strong Message to Harambee House “Prefects” Obsessed With Power

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has send a strong message to people working at President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Harambee House office, whom he feels are intimidating him.

His message comes days after the embattled County chief faced humiliation from unnamed people who are close to President Kenyatta.

The Nairobi County boss last week had his security details withdrawn both from his Mua Hills home and his private office in Upper Hill, as well as having his Covid-19 sanitisation booths that had been installed in Nairobi CBD and Kibra vandalised.

Sonko in his Tuesday night message told his Harambee House friends that Power comes, power goes, power is temporary, and transient but the will of the people, and the will of God, is eternal.

He went ahead to remind them that in the 1990’s, Hon. Nicholas Biwott (RIP) was the most powerful man, probably across Africa, but before his demise, he used to sit lonely at a corner at the Serena Hotel, and very few people even bothered to say hi to him.

He further reminded them of 2006, when President Kenyatta was the official opposition.

Sonko said that in 2006, there was a stand off between Hawkers and the Police, and President Kenyatta stepped in to help quell the crisis, but his efforts did not succeed after senior officers at the OP directed the then Nairobi PPO to instruct his officers on the ground to disperse the hawkers and the then the leader of official opposition Uhuru Kenyatta by tear gassing them.

By then, Sonko says, nobody knew that he would one day become President.

“Sometimes in 2006, there was a stand off between Hawkers and the Police. The current President stepped in to help quell the crisis, but his efforts did not succeed after senior officers at the OP directed the then Nairobi PPO to instruct his officers on the ground to disperse the hawkers and the then the leader of official opposition Uhuru Kenyatta by tear gassing them. Nobody then knew that he would one day become President,” he posted.

This seems to be a clear message that as much as his intimidation continues, he will at some point rise to power in this Country, since the Supreme Will of God has never faltered, neither floundered.

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Nairobi Under Lockdown as Coronavirus Cases Soar to 158

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta has ordered for a lock down in Nairobi county as coronavirus pandemics continues to bite more.

The head of state while addressing the nation on Monday afternoon ordered that there should be no movement in and out of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi and Kwale.

He further ordered that there should be no movement within Nairobi (from 7pm today) and in Mombasa, Kilifi and Kwale from Wednesday.

Cessation of all road/rail/air movement shall be for an initial containment period of 21 days from 7pm Monday April 6 in Nairobi Metropolitan Area, from 7pm Wed April 8 in Mombasa, Kwale and Kilifi.

Any passenger carrying bicycles, scooters, motorcycles, vehicles, railway wagons, aircraft shall not be allowed in and out of Nairobi Metropolitan Area, Kwale, Kilifi and Mombasa.

This comes as Kenya records two more coronavirus related deaths.

As per Sunday April 5, Kenya was still at 4 deaths with 4 recoveries and 142 confirmed cases, after Health Chief Administrative Secretary Dr Mercy Mwangangi confirmed 16 more cases.

The head of State went on to confirm 16 new cases, bringing the country’s total tally to 158.

President Kenyatta further revealed that 82% of the confirmed cases have been in respect of Nairobi County.

He has urged Kenyans to continue observing the measures issued by the government to stop the spread of the virus.

Kenyans have been urged to regularly wash their hands, sanitize and stay at home.

President Kenyatta further declared Kwale, Kilifi, Mombasa and Nairobi Metropolitan Area as Covid-19 infected areas.

He has directed that no movement by road, rail or air should be allowed in and out of the above counties effective today (monday) 7pm.

President Kenyatta however, noted that the government will be forced to take more measures should the situation worsen. He also encouraged Kenyans to continue wearing face masks as one of the preventive measures.

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DPP Haji Directs IG Mutyambai to Urgently Probe Shooting of 13-Year-Old Boy During Curfew

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Director of Public Prosecutions ( DPP ) Noordin Haji has directed Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai to thoroughly but urgently investigate reported incident of shooting of 13 yr old boy at Kiamaiko, Mathare, Nairobi.

The IG is then expected to forward the investigation file to DPP’s office for appropriate direction.

The police are said to have shot the boy on Monday night, when the minor was on a balcony of their home, trying to catch a glimpse of the men in uniform who were enforcing the nationwide curfew.

The shooting incident is said to have happened at around 7:20 pm.

The minor was then rushed to the nearby Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival.

The bullet is said to have penetrated into his intestines.

Nairobi county commander Philip Ndolo said the boy was accidentally hit by a ricochet as police were trying to disperse a gang who had defied the 7pm to 5am curfew.

Defending the police, Ndolo said, the ricochet can take any direction when released and cause even cause harm to the source.

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Coronavirus: Government Issues Fresh Orders

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The Kenyan government has issued fresh orders in a bid to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

All Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) plying Nairobi routes and other parts of the country have been ordered to carry less passengers.

Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe on Friday ordered matatus to carry less passengers in the fight against the most dreaded coronavirus.

Addressing the media from Afya House in the company of government spokesperson Cyrus Oguna, Kagwe said 25 seater PSVS should carry 15 passengers only.

He further noted that 14 seater matatus are supposed to carry 8 passengers only. This is in a move to maintain social distancing.

“Fourteen seater matatus should carry eight passengers only,” he said.

 This also applies to Standard Gauge Railway.   CS Kagwe said this is effective beginning Monday, March 23, 2020.

He also ordered that all entertainment areas, bars and social case are to close by 7 :30 pm everyday effective Monday.

Supermarkets have also been directed to limit the number of customers entering their premises at a given time.

All hospitals have also been ordered to limit the number of visitations.

CS Kagwe also noted that travel into the country have been restricted to Kenyan citizens and foreigners with valid resident permits, who must self quarantine for 14 days failure to which they risk arrest and prosecution.

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