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Cate Waruguru Kicked Out of Parliamentary Committee Days After Being Sanitized by Raila

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Laikipia Woman Rep Catherine Waruguru has been kicked out of parliamentary committee.

Others expelled are Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria, Cornelly Serem and Joyce Korir.

Majority Chief Whip Emmanuel Wangwe, in letters dated June 17, informed the MPs of their expulsion.

Waruguru had met ODM leader Raila Odinga last week in what was seen as a bid to save her post, but it seems it was a case of too little too late.

Waruguru met the African Union Special Envoy for Infrastructure last Tuesday before Laikipia North MP Sarah Korere visited the ODM leader the following day. 

The outspoken MP, who was a staunch supporter of deputy president William Ruto, said she had resorted to work with the government. Ms Waruguru said she met the Orange Democratic Movement leader to discuss pertinent issues of national importance.

The meeting, which was also attended by National Assembly Minority Whip Junet Mohamed, elicited mixed reactions among Kenyans, especially from Laikipia.  

The first time MP, commonly known as ‘Mama Simba’ however said she welcomed criticisms and support in equal measure.

She supports the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) that is championed by President Kenyatta and Mr Odinga. The lawmaker has been one of Dr Ruto’s allies who are being kicked out of critical House leadership positions.

She was serving as as vice chairperson of the National Assembly’s Members Services and Facilities Committee and has been also a member of the departmental committee on lands.

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Ruto Allied MP Moves Motion to Impeach Uhuru’s Incompetent CS Macharia

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Nyali Constituency MP Mohamed Ali alias Moha Jicho Pevu is in the process of moving a motion to impeach Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia.

The vocal Journalist-turned politician through his official twitter account on Friday morning said he had decided to do so for the people of Mombasa, who are doomed to serious economic loss because of CS Macharia’s actions in forcing through patently illegal actions to prop up the profitability of the SGR.

He further noted that he was also doing it for the people of Kenya,who are saddled with projects that have not been completed under CS Macharia’s watch but have been,and have to be paid for.

The first term MP has accused CS Macharia of three allegations. First, the lawmaker wants the CS impeached for gross violation of article 10 (1)(c) and 2(a) of the Kenyan constitution.

By failing to undertake public participation with leaders, stakeholders, or even departments within the ministry of transport in implementation of a policy decision to have cargo from Mombasa transported via Standard Gauge Railway, the MP says CS Macharia was in gross violation of the constitution.

He also accuses the CS of gross misconduct contrary to the provisions of Article 125 of the Kenyan constitution. Mohamed Ali says CS Macharia has, in several meetings between him and parliamentary committees, appeared to commit perjury by lying under oath and giving evidence in parliament through provision of inaccurate information.

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CS Macharia has also been accused of gross violation of Article 73 of the Kenyan constitution on leadership and integrity, by overseeing stalled projects worth Sh100 billion, overseeing loss of Sh1.5 billion housing project scandal and overseeing of the Sh5.2 billion Afya House scandal.

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Moha Jicho Pevu notes that this is not something that he takes lightly,nor is it something that he is doing to serve the ends of political expediency.

He says, it would be a most callous action on his part to move this motion with no grounds to do so.

The vocal MP says it is in CS Macharia’s capacity as a public officer that he is asking the parliament to judge his actions and cease the sanction of impunity in his remaining term in office.

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Another Tangatanga Member And Inua Mama Champion Dumps Ruto For Raila

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Just a day after Laikipia Women Representative Cate Waruguru dumped Deputy President William Ruto’s Tanga Tanga faction for ODM party leader Raila Odinga, another member of the political camp has defected.

Laikipia North MP Sarah Korere, who has been a champion of Tanga tanga’s Inua Mama campaign on Tuesday paid allegiance to the Uhuru-Raila unity campaign.

Raila through his official twitter account revealed that he had received MP Korore, who expressed commitment to support the national programs aimed at uniting the nation.

At the same time, Raila revealed that he had also held talks with Coast region politicians Gideon Mung’aro and Suleiman Shahbal on range of issues touching on the development of the Coast.

“Received Laikipia North MP Sarah Korere who expressed commitment to support the national programs aimed at uniting our nation. I also held talks with Coast politicians @Hon_Mungaro and @SuleimanShahbal on a range of issues touching on the development of the Coast,” Raila tweeted.

Korere has been a staunch supporter of Ruto’s 2022 p[residential campaign and one of the founder members of the Inua Mama Group – a women lobby group that supports the DP.

The two Laikipia MPs, Waruguru and Korere, abandoned the DP just days after nominated MP Millicent Omanga, also a founding member of the Inua Mama Group, defected from Tanga Tanga.

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Edwin Sifuna Accuses DP Ruto of Performing Witchcraft in Nandi Forest, Calls For Prayers

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has accused Deputy Presidenty William Ruto of performing witchcraft in a Nandi forest.

Taking to his official twitter account on Saturday June 6, Sifuna called on the nation to turn into prayers to to break the “bondages that were placed on this nation in that Nandi forest”.

He has called upon President Uhuru Kenyatta to reopen worship places, arguing that the country will need every knee on the floor to break the rituals that were performed in the dark by DP Ruto.

“I now unequivocally support the reopening of churches. We will need every knee on the floor to break whatever dark bondages were placed on this nation in that Nandi forest. Whatever Covid does to us pales in comparison to those ritualistic sacrifices by DP Ruto,” he tweeted.

His post follows reports that the Talai elders on Friday June 5 performed sacrifices and cleansed DP Ruto to protect him from harm and political miseries.

The two-hour elaborate ceremony, according to reports, was organised by the Nandi Laibons Council of Elders and was conducted in Kipsirwo village from 5am to 7am. It was meant to protect the DP from bad omens.

Dressed in a blue blazer and khaki trousers, the DP and his political allies arrived  early morning for the ceremony. He was doused with milk and honey from a special traditional gourd by elders dressed in wild animal skins.

The elders, popularly known as Orkoik, held prayers and offered sacrifices on a nearby hill. They included Christopher arap Agui, Lawrence Nganai, and Stephen arap Tormoi.

Ruto was then handed leadership instruments, including a baton (nogirwet) and a traditional stick (Siarit) said to have been used by legendary Nandi chief medicine man Orgoiyot-Kipnyolei arap Turgat.

They had gathered at the home of retired Anglican priest Canon James Baasi. Elders from the larger Talai clan were selected to preside over the event.

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Echesa Now Attacks Ruto, Drags Him Into Washiali’s Sacking

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa has lashed out at Deputy President William Ruto for his silence after Tuesday’s sacking of Mumias East MP Benjamin Washiali as the Majority Whip.

Echesa, who is a known DP Ruto ally from Western Kenya says the second in command was in a better position to save Washiali from the axe, but he never did.

“I am sure if Mr Ruto had pleaded with the President, Mr Washiali would have survived the axe,” Mr Echesa said.

Whilst Echesa noted that rumors dragged COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli and Kakamega governor Wycliffe Oparanya into Washiali’s sacking, he says the duo were never at State House during the Jubilee party Parliamentary Group meeting, but Ruto was there.

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He accuses Ruto of failing to raise a finger on the fate of Washiali.

“There has been talk about Mr Atwoli and Oparanya pushing for the changes, but I never saw them at State House. The person I saw was the Deputy President and unfortunately, he didn’t raise a finger on the fate of Mr Washiali”.

The former CS, who is facing criminal charges related to an arms procurement scam, spoke a day after the Jubilee Parliamentary Group meeting made changes to the majority leadership in the National Assembly.

While Majority Leader Aden Duale survived the purge, Mr Washiali and his deputy Cecily Mbarire were not lucky. Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe replaced Mr Washiali, while Igembe North MP Maoka Maore took over from Ms Mbarire.

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Full List: 16 Ruto Allies Set to Lose Their Parliamentary Positions

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Just a day after Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe assuming office as the new Majority whip in the National Assembly, he is already at work.

The lawmaker seems to be under instructions to make sure that President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee purge is continued.

On Wednesday June 3, 2020, Wangwe sent notice of being discharged from parliamentary committees, to 16 MPs allied to Deputy President Dr William Ruto.

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria is among those who have received he letters. In the letter, the lawmakers have been given seven (7) days to respond, explaining why they think they should not be dewhiped.

“Pursuant to standing Orders 176 (1) and 176 (2), you are hereby notified that the Jubilee Party which nominated you intends to discharge you from the Transport, Public Works and housing Committee. You rae hereby given seven (7) days to respond before you are discharged from the said committee,” reads a letter dated June 3, 2020, that was sent to the lawmakers

However, Kuria has already indicated he would not respond to Wangwe’s letter saying it was well with his soul.

Here is the full list of MPs who have been notified that they have been de-whipped:

  1. Kimani Ichung’wa – Chairman Budget and Appropriations Committee
  2. Gladys Shollei – Chair Delegated Legislation
  3. Moses Kuria – Vice Chair Transport
  4. Aden Haji Ali – Chair Agriculture
  5. Robert Pukose – Vice chair Energy
  6. William Cheptumo – Chair Justice, Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee (JLAC)
  7. Alice Wahome – Vice chair Justice JLAC
  8. Joyce Chepkoech – Vice chair Labour and social welfare
  9. Lomenen Ekomowa – Vice chair Cohesion
  10. Lizzy Chelule – Vice chair Broadcasting Committee
  11. Catherine Waruguru – Vice chair Members Services Committee
  12. John Waluke – Vice chair Administration Committee
  13. Cornelius Serem – Vice chair Trade
  14. Khatib Mwashetani – Vice chair Lands
  15. Victor Munyaka – Chair Sports
  16. Fred Kapondi – Vice chair Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee
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Uhuru to Fire Half of His Cabinet by End of Next Week, Ruto Ally Reveals

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta is set to fire half of his cabinet by the end of next week, an MP allied to Deputy President William Ruto has claimed.

According to the Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, President Kenyatta’s Tuesday June 2 Parliamentary Group meeting at State House, Nairobi, was just but a start.

Through a social media post, Nyoro has warned his colleagues to expect a bloody week ahead.

The lawmaker claimed that some lawmakers were to be axed after the meeting, before the head of state embarks on his cabinet, saying that his team hoped the changes would help President Kenyatta grow the economy by double digits.

“Traps come with smiles.. Expect a bloody week ahead. It starts tomorrow with NA and by end of the week, half the cabinet will be gone. We hope the economy will now grow by 18% – with compliant rubber stamps, no more blame games. We are African and Africa is our Business,” he posted.

President Kenyatta, during the Jubilee meeting announced some changes to the party’s leadership in the National Assembly.

Aden Duale, the Majority Leader in the National Assembly survived the ongoing Jubilee Party purge.

Duale was among 212 MPs who attended the meeting convened by President Kenyatta.

During the meeting, National Assembly Majority Whip Benjamin Washiali and his deputy Cecily Mbarire were shown the door.

They were replaced by Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe and Igembe North MP Maoka Maore respectively.

During the same PG  President Uhuru  appointed Amos Kimunya to serve as the Secretary of the Jubilee Coalition Joint Parliamentary Group.

The PG meeting was also attended by Deputy President Dr William Ruto who is also the Jubilee Coalition’s Deputy Party Leader, Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju and a total of 212 Members of Parliament.

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Tanga Tanga MP Reveals How Angry Uhuru Undressed Them at State House

by Brian Miano
written by Brian Miano

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday June 2 chaired a Jubilee party Parliamentary Group Meeting at State House, Nairobi.

However, Deputy President William Ruto’s allies came out of the meeting crying foul.

Uhuru is said to have fired a salvo at Ruto allies saying he will fight off any attempts to turn him into a lame-duck president. The insults Tanga Tanga camp have been throwing at the head of state in their meetings came back to haunt them.

The President told the lawmakers that he was privileged with daily briefs about the insults they make in their native languages across the country.

“Some of you have gone as far as saying that I don’t know what I am doing and that they are the ones who have done all the development projects in the country,” Uhuru said.

North Mugirango MP Joash Nyamoko who attended the meeting told a local daily that the President told the lawmakers to desist from early campaigns and respect the institution of the Presidency.

“The President directed us to focus our energies and efforts in ensuring that we collectively deliver on the pledges and promises we made to Kenyans,” Nyamoko said.

But Soy MP Caleb Kositany complained that the meeting was but a monologue. 

“It was unfortunate that the President talked to us angrily without giving us an opportunity to air our concerns,” the Jubilee Party deputy secretary general said.

He went on, “It is sad that we had to wait for this meeting for three years only for us to be called and the only agenda is to be insulted.”

He said Uhuru was “visibly angry” and he did not allow anyone else other than Jbilee Secretary General Raphael Tuju and DP Ruto to speak.

“It is a sad day for democracy. None of us talked and he did not state his agenda for us in Parliament,” Kositany said.

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Uhuru’s Open Warning to Ruto

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday June 1, sent an open warning to his Deputy William Ruto.

The head of state during the Jubilee party parliamentary Group meeting at State House, Nairobi openly told DP Ruto and Jubilee MPs, on the type of Presidential candidate he will support in 2022.

In a meeting that lasted 24 minutes, Uhuru told the second in command and the ruling party’s parliamentarians that he will pass the baton to an heir who supports and values his legacy.

He said he will support a candidate who will build on his agenda, a statement that has been viewed by many as a veiled warning to his Deputy.  

The remarks suggest his 2022 options are wide open despite pressure from Ruto’s allies for the Head of State to throw his weight behind the DP.  

It was also an open warning to Ruto to stop early political campaigns and support the President’s legacy projects if he has to bank his 2022 presidential ambitions on the support of his boss.

In May 2018, at the height of aggressive countrywide campaigns by Ruto, Uhuru also told his Nyeri turf that his 2022 presidential choice will shock many.

Ruto’s allies then threw tantrums at the President accusing him of trying to renege on an earlier promise that the DP would take over.

Speaking  during a Jubilee Coalition Parliamentary Group meeting, a furious Uhuru maintained that there is no way he will rally behind anyone who will sabotage the agenda he has laid for the country.

MPs who attended the meeting held at State House in Nairobi said Uhuru warned that he will not dither from shoving away any politician who would undermine his leadership and national unity agenda.

“I will be happy to know that the person I will be passing the baton to is part of my agenda,” Uhuru told the 212 MPs. 

The President’s remarks came after he enjoyed a night out with Opposition chief Raila Odinga after the Madaraka Day celebrations at State House during the day.

The duo arrived at the Nairobi CBD in the middle of the night and was seen inspecting the re-carpeting of roads by the Nairobi Metropolitan Service.

The remarks at the PG meeting attracted furious reactions from Ruto’s key ally, Soy MP Caleb Kositany, who said Kenyans have the constitutional mandate to elect their president.

The DP’s early campaigns have been seen as disruptive to the President’s agenda to build an enduring legacy.

Affordable housing, manufacturing, food security and universal healthcare are the four key pillars of the President’s legacy projects dubbed the Big Four Agenda.

Uhuru also has another nine-point agenda with Raila to cure the country’s recurrent challenges by embracing national unity as manifested by the handshake on March 9, 2018.

The BBI is expected to deliver that agenda.

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Uhuru Appoints Amos Kimunya to a New Lucrative Role in Jubilee

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed Kipipiri Constituency MP Amos Kimunya to serve as the Secretary of the Jubilee Coalition Joint Parliamentary Group.

President Kenyatta on Tuesday June 2, at State House, Nairobi chaired a Jubilee Coalition National Assembly Parliamentary Group (PG) meeting in his capacity as the Coalition’s Party Leader.

The meeting was attended by Deputy President Dr William Ruto who is also the Jubilee Coalition’s Deputy Party Leader, Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju and a total of 212 Members of Parliament.

Today’s Parliamentary Group meeting endorsed Hon Justin B Muturi to continue serving as the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon Moses Cheboi to continue serving as the Deputy Speaker, Hon Adan Duale to continue serving as the Majority Leader in the National Assembly, and Hon Jimmy Angwenyi to continue serving as the Deputy Majority Leader.

The Parliamentary Group meeting replaced Hon Benjamin Washiali as the Majority Whip with Hon Emmanuel Wangwe. Hon Cecily Mbarire was replaced by Hon Richard Maoka Maore as the Deputy Whip.

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Full List of Ruto Allied MPs Set to be Axed by Uhuru Today

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta is today (Tuesday June 2) holding a Jubilee Parliamentary Group meeting, where MPs allied to Deputy President William Ruto are set to be axed from their various leadership positions in the National Assembly.

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria on Monday leaked the list of the lawmakers who will be facing the Jubilee purge after today’s meeting.

Taking to his official facebook account, Kuria said that he was very much proud of the outgoing team, noting that they had done Kenya as a country, great.

He said he was heartened by the valour, fortitude and humility with which the axed leaders have taken the betrayal.

He listed Garissa Township MP Aden Duale (Majority Leader), Benjamin Washiali (Majority Whip), Cecily Mbarire (Deputy Majority Whip), Kimani Ichungwa (Budget), William Cheptumo (JLAC), Gladys Boss Shollei (Delegated), Julius Melly (Education), Joseph Limo (Finance), Alice Wahome (Vice-Chair Legal) and himself (Vice-Chair Transport), as the Ruto allies who will face the purge today.

“The common factor between Judas Iscariot and Brutus was that both went for the kill with a grin. Today we had enough smiles. Tonight is the night of long knives. The victims have accepted with grace.

” I am very proud of my outgoing team. We have done this country great. I am heartened by the valour, fortitude and humility with which the axed leaders have taken this betrayal.

“Hon Aden Duale (Majority Leader), Benjamin Washiali (Majority Whip), Cecily Mbarire (Deputy Majority Whip), Kimani Ichungwa (Budget), William Cheptumo (JLAC), Gladys Boss Shollei (Delegated), Julius Melly (Education), Joseph Limo (Finance), Alice Wahome (Vice-Chair Legal) and myself (Vice-Chair Transport) – you are all heroes. I trust now the economy will grow with double digit,” reads his Facebook post.

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Khalwale in Hot Soup After Sharing Viral Ruto, Uhuru Photo

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Former Kakamega senator Boni Khalwale has found himself in hot soup after sharing a viral President Uhuru Kenyatta photo with his deputy William Ruto at State House.

During the 2020 Madaraka day celebrations on Monday June 1, 2020, The head of State and his deputy happened to have stepped out in the same outfit.

Amidst the fallen relationship between the two, Kenyans on Social media re-ignited the lost glory, sharing the photos of the two in their past events, where they used to step out in same suits.

An excited Khalwale was quick to note President Kenyatta and DP Ruto’s Madaraka day outfit, took to his official twitter account and shared the photo.

However, this did not go well with a section of Kenyans on twitter. They have blasted Khalwale for for engaging himself in the activities that are being done by Tanga Tanga bloggers. Some have even told him off, urging him to focus on how will lose the 2022 Kakamega County gubernatorial seat.

Here are some of the reactions on the photo.

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Uhuru’s Latest Directives Hints at Gradual Opening of Churches, Schools

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta latest directives have signaled the gradual re-opening of schools and places of worship.

The head of State on Monday June 1, 2020 while addrsessing the Nation during the virtual Madaraka Day Celebrations at State House directed Interior and Education ministries to finalise guidelines and protocols in consultation with stakeholders.

President Kenyatta said his heart is with the students who are preparing for national examinations amid Covid-19.

The Interior ministry will devise the guidelines and protocols to be followed by churches and worshippers to ensure the safety of congregants while the Education will finalize consultations with relevant stakeholders.

President Kenyatta also ordered the Treasury to release Sh2 billion to the hospitality sector to cushion hotels that have been hard-hit by Covid-19 lockdown.

Serena and Fairmont hotels recently laid-off workers citing the biting Covid-19 with operating having ground to halt as tourists keep within their national boundaries.

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Ruto’s Bold Message to Uhuru on Madaraka Day

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Deputy President William Ruto has passed a strong message to President Uhuru Kenyatta as the country commemorates 57th Madaraka Day.

Speaking at State House on Monday June 1, 2020, Ruto told President Kenyatta that Kenyans were praying for him.

The second in command went ahead to note that the coronavirus pandemic has made everybody in the country realise their inadequacy and what God can do.

“Churches are shut, Kenyans have had to leave jobs, businesses are affected and our life as a nation is affected,” he said.

Ruto said that while it was normal to cough, things have turned abnormal.

“When you called the nation to action the response from Kenyans was unprecedented. Every Kenyan stepped forward,” he said.

“As you mobilise the government to this guidelines,. We are confident that under your leadership the government will take necessary decision to ensure that we mitigate the effects of this pandemic,” he said.

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Tuju Speaks on Whether Duale Will Survive The Jubilee Purge or Not

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Jubilee party Secretary General Raphael Tuju has spoken on whether National Assembly Majority leader Aden Duale will survive the ongoing purge or not.

Tuju, in an interview with a local daily made an official confirmation that the purge is now headed to the National Assembly, after the senate.

Speaking on Duale’s fate, Tuju said that President Uhuru Kenyatta, who is the Jubilee party boss will have the final say.

Duale is seen to have meticulously pushed through government business in Parliament and moderates in Jubilee have suggested he should be spared.

However, he is also being accused of being among the elite politicians around DP Ruto who have opposed the handshake between the President and ODM leader Raila Odinga.

Also facing the sack are Majority Whip Benjamin Washiali and his deputy, Cecily Mbarire.

The Jubilee National Executive Council is to meet anytime from Friday to set the agenda for the Parliamentary Group meeting tentatively set for Tuesday next week.

“We are on standby. The itinerary of the boss [Uhuru] is very full. But the NEC can even meet on Saturday or Sunday. It all depends on the President’s availability because he chairs the NEC,” Tuju was quoted by the local daily.

About two weeks ago, Elgeyo Marakwet senator Kipchumba Murkomen and his Nakuru counterpart Susan Kihika were removed as the Senate Majority Leader and the Majority Whip, respectively.

With the President’s blessing, Senate Deputy Speaker Kithure Kindiki was impeached in a historic vote that exposed Deputy President William Ruto’s now-shaky grip on Parliament.

Allies of the DP have vowed to even gatecrash the Jubilee Parliamentary Group meeting at State House.

Snubbing a similar meeting two weeks ago turned disastrous for the Ruto brigade after the President marshaled the requisite numbers to kick out Murkomen and Kihika.

In a clear change of strategy, defiant MPs allied to the DP said they are ready to meet face-to-face with Uhuru and make their case.

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Exposed: How Ruto Colluded With 2 Firms to Grab Multi-billion Hotel Land

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Details have emerged of how Deputy President William Ruto-owned Weston Hotel colluded with two firms to grab the hotel land in Lang’ata, that is now valued at billions of money.

According to Court documents filed by Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), Ruto’s Weston Hotel colluded with Priority Ltd and Monene Investment Ltd to obtain the land.

In a detailed report by the Standard Newspaper, KCAA in its new case filings claim that inconsistencies in the documents produced by Weston, failure to produce any valid sale agreement and transfer instruments, and allegedly ignoring the Ndung’u report’s red flag on grabbed public properties indicated it played a part in grabbing the land.

According to KCAA, there is no consent from the Commissioner of Lands approving the alleged sale, and no stamp duty was paid to seal the purchase process.

“Other questionable circumstances show that the second respondent (Weston) was actually a party to fraud perpetrated by the third and fourth respondent (Priority and Monene) …. This court cannot defer to individual claims by land grabbers where it is proved that the title was issued to grab a public land, in this case, public land entrusted to Directorate of Civil Aviation (DCA) for the public to ensure safety in air navigation and incidental purposes,” the aviation authority argues in its court papers filed in the Lands Court in Nairobi.

KCAA says two development plans submitted by Weston contradict each other.It claims that although the two plans were issued on the same day, October 17, 1997, they are for different plots.It further claims the ownership record is deliberately scrambled to conceal the fraud.

KCAA further notes that Priority was still applying for permit approvals in April 2008, a year after the same land was registered in favour of Weston.

The contested property, LR No 209/14372, was registered under Weston on June 13, 2007.KCAA lawyers Otiende Amolo and Stephen Ligunya argue that Priority could not have continued to deal with the same property after its legal interest in the land ceased.

Weston, in its reply to the case, had attached a payment receipt as proof that it had paid survey fees for the contested piece of land.

However, the civil aviation agency argues that the receipt indicates that the paid amount was for an unsurveyed plot, and is a different property. 

According to the authority, its land had been previously surveyed and had a reference number .KCAA questions how Priority and Monene managed to get a survey document (a deed plan) for the contested land more than a year before they paid for the survey, a pointer to fraud.

According to the aviation authority, receipts in Weston’s replying affidavit indicate that it paid for the survey on April 30, 2002, while a deed plan number 234961 in favour of Priority and Monene is dated April 12, 2001.

In a fresh twist to the case, KCAA says Priority and Monene illegally got an allotment for 0.7 hectares of the land, but in their final survey document, the piece mysteriously increased to 0.7733Ha.

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