Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Exposed: How powerful minister Biwott corrupt deals exposed Marsabit to cancer

Details of how a former powerful minsitster Nicholas Bowott corrupt deals with international companies exposed Marsabi and Kenya at large to cancer.


Biwott is said to have allowed the international companies who he signed secret deals with to dispose their waste in Kargi desert a move that years down the line has left the residents miserable.
Ironically Biwott died of cancer last year.


Here is a trail of investigation piece done by undercover journalist Dennis Onsarigo.

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Detectives to probe theft of computers donated by Chinese government to parliament

Detectives have opened probe after container sent to Parliament Buildings with goods donated by China arrived empty. Chinese Embassy says it’s shocked.

Clerk of the National Assembly, Michael Sialai, confirmed that the container tagged ‘diplomatic goods’ was delivered on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, as expected but after the seals were opened, it was found to be empty

“Indeed a container arrived at Parliament Square on July 30, 2019, whence I appointed some officers from the National Assembly to confirm the delivery as per the correspondence from the consignee (Chinese Embassy),” reads the statement by Sialai.

“Upon opening of the container seals, the container was confirmed to have been empty. Both the agent and our officers brought this matter to my attention and I made a decision that the DCI officers attached to the Parliament Road Police Station be informed of this development, which was done promptly.” Sialai added.

The goods had been listed as laptops and computer projectors which were gifted by the National People’s Congress of China and the consignment was to be delivered through the Chinese Embassy in Kenya.

“While we remain grateful to our guest from the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Embassy in Nairobi for the planned donation, the National Assembly wishes to clarify that the matter is now in the hands of the consignee and their logistics partner,” Sialai’s communique further stated.

“We were shocked to be notified by the National Assembly that when the container arrived in the Parliament yesterday on 30th July and opened by the officers of the National Assembly, it was empty inside. This is the first time such a thing has ever happened,” read a statement from the Chinese Embassy in Kenya.

The value of the missing electronics is still yet to be established.

The news elicited reactions from Kenyans who described the disappearance as a taste of MPs own medicine.

“Good and awesome, let them feel how it means when they give empty promises to Kenyans who elect them,” commented Joel Bett.

“Empty promises returned back to them,” responded a Twitter user by the name Sammy.

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Jalango dumps Willy Paul as his official MC after “lamba nyonyo” song

Milele FM presenter Felix Oduor alias Jalang’o announced on Wednesday that he has resigned as Willy Paul’s official emcee.

Jalang’o’s resignation comes approximately one month after he announced through his Instagram page that he will be working with Willy Paul.

According to Jalang’o who was spoke on Milele FM Breakfast show, he is not comfortable with Willy Paul’s new direction of music. This is after the gospel singer released a controversial song dubbed ‘Lamba Nyonyo’ on Tuesday.

At first, Jalang’o took to the comment section of the singer’s post to notify resignation.

“Waaaaaaa…..My boss I hereby tender my resignation….this one has defeated me (hii imenishinda boss)…I hope you will understand,” Jalang’o wrote on Instagram.
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He, later on, made it official during the show that he had quit as he could not keep up with “Willy Paul’s speed in music”.

“I told him; my boss this is where I alight at, the world is moving fast. This is where I alight. I have reached my destination because I have had enough (Nimemwambia boss yangu mimi nimeshuka, dunia inaenda mbio sana. Nimeshuka hapa, na nimefika stage yangu maanake imenitosha),” Jalang’o stated.

The singer has not officially commented on Jalang’o’s resignation.

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Photos: Baba Raila with other parents attending granddaughter’s sports day, humble

As a grandfather it was a welcome change from the usual office rounds when H.E Raila Odinga attended his granddaughter’s sports day this morning where he observed that apart from the physical benefits, sports also inculcates the spirit of team work in our young ones as they grow up.

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Youth president Karen Nyamu to grace “Koth Biro” tournament

Former woman rep aspirant and director at Nairobi water and Sewarage company Karen Nyamu is the 2019 individual performance category sponsor in the popular Koth biro tournament. Winners will not only receive trophies courtesy of German based Pamojah Movement but also cash awards courtesy of Ms. Karen Nyamu. The flamboyant Nairobi based lawyer donated fifty thousand shillings towards the tournament whose finals will be on Saturday 3, from 2pm.

“I have a special attachment to grassroots activities especially Kothbiro football tournament whose impact on the youth can be felt not only in Nairobi but Countrywide,” said Ms. Nyamu.

She also noted that she would love to see koth biro women tournament in future. “You have run a very successful yearly tournament so far, let us see you incorporating the girl talent in the next one.”

The tournament’s MVP, the most promising player and the top scorer will all receive ten thousand shillings each, courtesy of Ms.Nyamu’s sponsorship.

Meanwhile the list of the Most Valuable Players are; Evans Mieno and Emmanuel Omulama of Umeme Bees, Victor Otieno of Nyoi fc and Keith Imbali of Dallas fc.

The most promising player’s category nominees are: Evans Mieno of Umeme Bees and Nyoi’s Edwin Otieno.

In the golden boot category, it will be battle to the end as Francis Omondi of Borussia currently holds the leader’s board with 5 goals but with his team long knocked out; four other players on the board have an opportunity to equal or pass his tally. The players include: Chrispin Onyango of Kingstone with 4 goals, Victor Ochieng of Allin Jua Kali with 4 goals, Clyde Senaji of Umeme Bees with 4 goals and Kingstone’s Kelwish Walubaka with 3 goals.

The Arnold Origi Golden gloves awards nominees are: Job Ochieng of Borrussia and Vincent Katili of Ping fc.

“At Kothbiro we endeavour to give the best to all the participants and we highly strive to motivate players to give their best performance for self actualization, their teams and also the fans. The individual cash awards are a great way to also reward individual performance,” Robert Ochola, Kothbiro CEO.

Top achievers at the Annual Kothbiro football tournament are set to receive cash awards courtesy of Africa’s leading sports gaming company, SportPesa. The winner will walk away with three hundred thousand shillings, the runner-up will receive one hundred thousand shillings, and the third best team will bag seventy five thousand while the fourth team will pocket fifty thousand shillings.
Kingstone fc will play against Allin Jua Kali in a battle royale to crown the war that has been this 2019 season. Kingstone are last season’s semi-finalists and will be desperately looking to win their first title while Allin Jua Kali the Spanner boys from BuruBuru are having a fairy tale run in their debut season.

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Aukot’s “Punguza Mzigo” bill suffers a major blow after High court stopped its debate

The High Court has stopped the 47 county assemblies across the country from debating and approving a Bill fronted by Thirdway Alliance Kenya party, popularly known as Punguza Mizigo.

Justice James Makau also stopped the party from presenting the Bill to the Speaker of the National Assembly, pending a case filed in court against it.

The judge said the orders will remain in force for 14 days as other parties named in the petition file their responses.

Thirdway Alliance, through Elias Mutuma protested the move, saying they were only given less than a day to file their response.

The lawyer told the court that they should have been given at least three clear days to respond.

While issuing the order, Justice Makau directed Mr Mutuma to file his response within five days and the case be heard on August 13.

The petition was filed by Mr David Kamau Ngari and International Economic Law Centre and has named the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the Speakers of National Assembly and Senate, Thirdway Alliance and 47 Speakers of the county assemblies.

Mr Ngari has faulted the Bill, stating that while aware that there is no national referendum law, IEBC has purported to receive, verify and approve the Bill and forwarded it to the county assemblies for debate and approval.

He says that most of the proposals in the Bill will ultimately require a national referendum under Article 255(2).

He further argued that the proposed Bill contains provisions which contravene the constitutional safeguards on fair trial and due process guaranteed in the Constitution.

“The proposed Bill to reduce the constituencies from 290 to 47 obliterates the fundamental political rights under Article 38 and the principles of representation under Article 81(d) of the Constitution,” he said in a sworn statement.

Another contention is the proposal to make Senate the upper House with veto power, which he argued will cause legislative confusion because the Senate will still retain power to legislate on matters relating to counties and yet the bulk of law making is reposed in the National Assembly under Article 95.

Mr Ngari further stated that the Bill was procured through deceit and illegalities since the signatures are not genuine.

He argued that the uniformity of the signatures raises the question of authenticity and reliability of the signed forms and that it was impossible to verify the signatures because the electoral body does not have a repository of specimen signatures for comparison.

According to Mr Ngari, the verification process was done mechanically yet the law says voters should be registered biometrically. He said the alleged verification and approval of the Bill is unconstitutional, null and void.

The petition further says IEBC does not have the quorum as there are only two commissioners and the chairman. This was after four other commissioners resigned.

Mr Ngari said the quorum required to receive, verify and approve a proposed Bill for amendment under popular initiative under Article 257 of the Constitution should be at least five.

“The IEBC as presently constituted lacks constitutional competence and technical capacity to admit, process and approve the proposed Bill together with the supporting documents and signatures of registered voters as presented,” reads part of the petition.

The petitioners want the court to stop Thirdway Alliance from presenting the Bill to the Speakers of the 47 counties for debate and approval.

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Reprieve for Kasipul Kabondo people after Raila’s announcement on Hon. Ken Okoth’s burial

During a press briefing at Silver Springs Hotel in Nairobi on Tuesday, ODM leader, Raila Odinga stated that the family members and a committee put together by the ODM party had agreed on a couple of things.

The Opposition leader stated that there would be a memorial service at Starehe Boys’ Centre on Wednesday and another on Thursday at the Moi Girls’ High School in Nairobi.

“After that, there will be viewing of the body at the same venue,” Raila stated.

He added that the body would be transported to Kabondo Kasipul Constituency in Homa Bay County, where a funeral mass would be held at Got Rateng’ Secondary School.

“Ken will be given to the family to do the rest…just like we did with Kenneth Matiba…so the family will do the rest,” Raila noted.

The late Matiba was cremated on April 27, 2018 at the Langata cemetery.

Earlier, Okoth’s wife and his mother, Angeline Ajwang, were reported to be having disputes over his final rites.

The late Okoth had allegedly informed his wife, Monica, and younger brother, that he wished to be cremated upon his passing.

However, his mother had warned them against cremating her son’s body.

Okoth died on July 26, 2019, after being diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer.

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Real Madrid regret buying Eden Hazard from Chelsea, terrible loss

Real Madrid lost their 3rd pre-season match after going down 1-0 to Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham Hotspurs on Tuesday. England striker Hary Kane got the all-important goal following sloppy defensive play form Real Madrid’s left-back Marcelo.

The result means that the Spanish giants have conceded 13 goals in just four pre-season matches while scoring just 6 in the same duration. The record European Champions, however, have a ‘bigger’ problem that their defense in former Chelsea star Eden Hazard.

The Belgium playmaker returned to training 7kgs overweight and has looked a shadow of his electric self on the pitch. His weight and body shape has been the subject of countless tools on Social media with fans quick to poke fun at him.

With Zinedine Zidane at crossroads with Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale, Eden Hazard will need to get back to shape as soon as possible failure to which their season could be over before it even gets started.

Real Madrid’s first La Liga match will be away to Celta Vigo on the 7th of August.

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Gov. Waititu to spend 2 more nights in police cell after failing to secure 15 million cash bail

Kiambu Governor Fedinand waititu will spend two more nights in police cells after failing to produce 15 million shillings cash bail.
His wife Susan Ndungu has been released on 4 million cash bail.
Here are some regret reactions from Kiambu residents:

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Willy Pozee trolled after releasing “lamba nyonyo” song

Media personality Kamene Goro has for the first time explained why she has no respect for controversial singer Willy Paul Msafi.

Speaking on Xtian Dela’s vlog, Kamene said she can’t respect Pozze because he was very disrespectful to her.

“Do you know I have a major problem with him and I know people really wonder why I disrespect him? My first encounter with him was terrible,” she said.

“He was very disrespectful and that’s why I’m like you guys, I have no respect for that guy anymore.”

This is not the first time the sexy radio presenter has publicly expressed her differences with celebrities. Recently, Kamene said socialite Huddah Monroe has been selling herself, hence her vast wealth.

Kamene Goro questioned how an uneducated girl like Huddah could own a Range Rover and a Kileleshwa apartment.

“Has she been selling p**sy? A girl with standard three English owns a Range Rover and an apartment in Kileleshwa. What else have you been selling other than p**sy?” Kamene Goro said in a video that went viral.

Huddah hit back, saying, “A queen doesn’t get off her throne to address a peasant.”

Adding, “Only a b**** unsure of her position tries to prove herself. What is understood, doesn’t need to be explained. I am never oblivious to the reality of anything in life. Playing cool doesn’t mean playing a fool. It just means I am in control of the situation.”

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Lower for us the bail amount, we are unable to pay 15 million- Gov. Waititu

Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu is seeking to have his bail terms reviewed after he and his wife were unable to raise the Ksh. 15million that the court ordered.

“The bail and bond terms are excessive issued per incuriam and the terms amount to a constructive denial of bail and bond without compelling reasons,” his lawyer Tom Ojienda said.

He further criticised the additional order barring Waititu from accessing his Kiambu County office saying it constitutes effective removal which is in violation of the Constitution.

The advocate maintained that a Governor can only be removed from office through the process initiated by the county assembly.

Waititu spent Tuesday night at Industrial Area Remand Prison while his wife was detained at the Lang’ata Womens Prison.

They presented themselves to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Sunday following arrest orders issued by the DPP.

Their bail conditions were set after they denied graft charges over an alleged Ksh. 588million irregular tender.

The court ordered that the Governor pay cash bail of Ksh.15 million and Ksh.30 million bond.

His wife Susan Wangari and four other county officials were released on a cash bail of Ksh. 4million each and a bond of Ksh. 10million each or a surety of a similar amount.

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Each mp to contribute 10,000 for Ken Okoth’s send off- Hon. Duale

Leader of Majority in the National Assembly, Aden Duale, on Tuesday, communicated on a communal move to honour the recently deceased Kibra MP, Kenneth Okoth.

Speaking in Parliament, Duale noted that each member would contribute Ksh 10,000, to be used to facilitate the late MP’s funeral.

The Garissa Township MP announced that he would make the same request to the Senate, as the last sign of respect for their former colleague.

“As the tradition has been in this house, that when one of us leaves, myself and the leader of minority writes to the clerk so that each and every one of us pays Ksh 10,000 towards the funeral expenses,” he announced.

“Kenneth was a decent politician, a vivid debater and performing Member of Parliament. Condolences to his family, friends, relatives & the people of Kibra,” Duale remarked.

The vocal leader went on to point out the scourge of cancer, stating that it was responsible for countless deaths within the country and that more should be done to curb it.

“I am a living example of someone who lost his sister to cancer, so I know how devastating it is to lose a loved one to the disease,” he disclosed.

He urged his fellow legislators that the time to act against the diseases was now, adding that it was the time they passed deliberate legislation to tackle cancer head-on.

Duale then gave the recently deceased Bomet Governor, Joyce Laboso, a heartfelt tribute.

Both leaders passed away after bruising and eventually life-ending battles with the dreaded disease.

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Hon. Esther Passaris calls for legalization of Marijuana

Nairobi county women rep Esther Passaris’ sentiments on Marijuana Legalization has taken social media by storm as some people supported her while others disagreed with her.

The thorn of cancer has continued to painfully pierce the foot of our country. Within thirty days Kenya has lost three iconic individuals- Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore, Kibra Mp Kenneth Okoth, and Bomet County Governor Joyce Laboso. Undocumented cancer deaths are more.

Esther Passaris argues that Kenya should legalize marijuana to curb rampant Cancer cases. Some research shows that Marijuana has a medicinal value that prevents cancer cells from developing.

Taking to social media Esther shared a tweet about legalizing Marijuana.

ラヴ ィサレ This post makes me want to climb to the top of times towers and proclaim to the world how wonderful Esther Passaris is

Lynda Agisu Finally there’s a sensible person out here. Receive my hugs🤗🤗

Benard Ogega Io ndo anavuta hata anasahau kutafuta bwana wa kumwoa………kaz yake nikulalishwa intercontinental hotel

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Linda Bett That is the same weed she smoked,then called Sonko wakutane kwa ” room” pale Intercontinental …..Our duchess women rep…..Nice move

Catalans Samir theway so many big heads wants it legalized leaves people wondering how many of the have been taking it mafichoni.

Njo’kiey Chelsea Kudos mama county smoke weed fight cancer

Sura Mbili This woman I dont know how she got here,problem of electing bimbo the only thing that they bring on the table is sex n physical beauty nothing else,bangi ni mbaya sana, it will bring more harm to our generation than even corruption.

Cate Kamami Am with u madam on this , did you know weed is mostly used kutengeneza medicine, ukiwa na open wound weka tu moshi ya weed and unapona pap and again if we legalize it pple will not misuse it watu wanapenda forbidden things, weed hushtua hadi mapepo hakuna mtu anause weed hupata mapepo unless u misuse it, weed reduces chances za cancer tell me anyone hutumia weed amepata cancer , weed reduces labour pain ,ni hayo kwa sasa staki Ku urge i have headache on my stomach

Kelvin Little Anything recommended by a stonned person is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
weed is way of livity lets stop pretending

Carol De’hajjy But utamu wa mary jane ni kuskank na wasiwasi

Shizzle Ma Dizzle kavute kwanza kisha utatembea uchi si watoto ya watu..

Isuma Yoo Polisi watakula wapi lazima tuvute tushikwe raha ya bangi ni uvute uku umejificha

Vic Kosgei Kama Governor alikupasha ile day akiwa sober ukatoka teke mamaa sasa akichoma puff mbili tatu..

Killy Emmanuel Huyu ameskia Uhunye anaenda Jamaica ndio anatafta bonga points

S S Nabongo Ochieng Whether legalised or not tutatumia sisi

Edwin Mcool If corruption is legal then why is weed illegal

Chol Warabek Nooooo!!! Its illegality makes it extra special!!

Joyce Wairimu Mbuthia Vuta kwanza tuome vyenye itakupeleka

Nimrod Munguty Kama ulianikwa na mtu havuti… Na akivuta!? Utaanikwa kama nguo…proper! Utajua hujui

Fridah Mbobua Kama ni dawa ya cancer my friend whether they legalize it or not siwezi gonjeka hiyo kitu na nisiivute, wewe that thing is a nightmare.

Shishken Masha Even prostitution…
Kila mtu akule kenye anataka🧐

Steve Andaye Maisha imekua ngumu hadi sasa bangi imebidi ikue solution to some of our problems

Ochieng Ochieng Kenyan politicians hawanaga kazi ya kufanya. All these troubles yeye anaona tu bangi

Suwawa Mamake Princewel No way hiyo kitu ni tamu ukivutwa kaa umejificha

Peter Pinches Waititi si atazilipua sana…anyway na iwake🔥

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Detailed: Hon Ken Okoth Farewell Programme

Hon Ken Okoth Farewell Programme

#Wednesday 31st July, 2019
10am-1pm: Private Viewing
2pm-4pm: Public Viewing at Lee Funeral
2pm-4pm: Starehe Community Memorial Service

#Thursday 1st Aug, 2019
10am-4pm Funeral Service at Moi Girls High School, Nairobi.

#Friday 2nd Aug, 2019
2pm-6pm Memorial Service by Human Rights Sector at UON

#Saturday 3rd Aug, 2019
10am-4pm Funeral Service at Got Rateng Open Grounds, Kasipul Kabondo

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Inside Gov. Laboso’s choice for a young deputy Hillary Barchok

Did it bother you to see the man Governor Joyce Laboso chose as her deputy? Well, the former Dean of student at the school of education, Chuka University Dr Hillary Barchok is seemingly a man of middle age. Other than his age, his qualifications should bother you. If you care to check the counties that are doing well, one common thing with them is that the deputies therein are technocrats and averagely young. Should you want to run for governorship in the future consider your choices in that line.

There is something in professionalism, be it in counties or at national government level. My attention was grabbed by how one Ezra Kirui, the Head of communications, county government of Bomet, handled the communication around the Governor Laboso’s ailment. His press releases and statements were timely. He chose his words and topics carefully and has guided the county so well. He avoided controversial comments and remained on toes. I can authoritatively say that the decision to swear the Bomet deputy Governor within the ten days after the burial of the late Governor must have come from him.

Bomet is not that county where issues to do with grammar and everyone speaking on behalf of governor while giving all type of statements and press releases, and all kind of rumours and images of whatever kind are released and tolerated.

Let professionalism supercedes personal interest. When you settle on people based on their professionalism, even the services you render out there will be deservedly better.

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CS Magoha cancels JKUAT PHD degrees

Hundreds of PhD graduates from Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology are at risk of having their degrees recalled after a government investigation revealed glaring anomalies in the processes leading to graduation.

The Commission for University Education (CUE) has given the university’s senate three months to review 118 PhDs awarded during the 33rd graduation ceremony on June 21.

It accuses the institution of violating the universities’ standards and guidelines, which came into force in 2014.

Further, the university has been stopped from offering PhD programmes in its satellite campuses for lack of capacity. Notably, it cites a campus such as Mombasa, which has graduated 23 PhD students in the past three years but does not have a single professor.

JKUAT has also been asked to address questions raised by the commission in the investigations or risk having the degrees recalled. It will also have to review all its PhDs awarded in the past three graduations.

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BREAKING: TURKANA Governor Nanok rushed to hospital, suffered mild stroke

By Cyprian Nyakundi

TURKANA governor Josphat Nanok admitted at Nairobi Hospital after suffering mild stroke

More to follow

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Raila vs Ruto political battle expected at Gov. Laboso’s burial on Saturday

There is a looming face-off between Deputy President William Ruto and AU Representative Raila Odinga during Bomet Governor Joyce Laboso’s funeral which will be in Koru Kisumu County.

Her husband, Edwin Abonyo, revealed this information after consulting the Luo council of elders who expressed their desire for the governor to be buried at her husband’s home in accordance with the Luo culture.

However, this is likely to be a political battleground for both Raila and Ruto who have played a significant role in the late Laboso’s political career.

Laboso was elected to the Parliament of Kenya to represent the Sotik Constituency in a by-election held on 25 September 2008. She succeeded her sister, Lorna Laboso, who died in a plane crash.

She was a staunch supporter of ODM party and Raila Odinga. However, she ditched ODM and defended her seat on a URP ticket in the 2013 elections.

But despite the move, she still remained close with the former Prime Minister. To prove their friendship, Raila even traveled to London to visit the governor in her sickbed.

While Ruto on the other hand,played a major role in making Joyce Laboso the Governor of Bomet County. Ruto was vocal in urging the people of Bomet to do away with Isaac Rutto and vote in Laboso.

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President Uhuru to visit Jamaica next week-State house

President Uhuru Kenyatta will leave for Kingston, Jamaica next week for bilateral talks, State House has said.

His visit is on the invitation of Jamaican Prime Minister The Most Honourable Andrew Holnes.

The two leaders and their respective delegations are expected to discuss and explore opportunities for enhanced bilateral relations between Kenya and Jamaica.

Kenyatta and Holness last held talks in June last year at the G7 Summit in Quebec, Canada.

They discussed issues ranging from exchange of athletics coaches, to tea, coffee and peanuts trade.

During their meeting, they also explored code share for Kenya Airways to connect to Kingston which is 3 hours from New York.

President Kenyatta also cited the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) saying: “We must strive to speak in one voice. We are weaker when splintered.”

The leaders also discussed culture and entertainment as a bedrock for promoting tourism between the two countries.

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Gov. Laboso to be laid to rest in her maternal home, Kisumu county

The family of the late Joyce Laboso on Tuesday announced that the Bomet Governor will be buried in Fort Ternan, Koru, Kisumu County.

However, this will be after a funeral service held in Bomet, the husband Edwin Abonyo said.

The dates of the burial and funeral service are yet to be communicated.

On Monday, Dr. Abonyo intimated how Laboso’s candidature in Bomet had been challenged because of where was married.

“Her running was something unprecedented in this country as she was married elsewhere but vied for a political seat elsewhere…it all started in Sotik,” he said at the Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi.

The reluctant university lecture was ushered into politics following her sister Lorna Laboso’s untimely demise.
Governor Laboso’s husband hails from Kisumu county.

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Videos: Gov. Soko arrests goons armed with machetes and pangas to help a land grabber

Nairobi governor Mike sonko nabbed youths who were sent by their boss- cum land grabber to chase away the public from a parcel of land.
The governor took the youths to the police station demanding that the public land be restored to the common mwananchi.


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Breaking: Blow to DP Ruto’s camp as Gov Waititu barred from accessing his office, deputy governor takes charge

Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been barred from office for the duration of the case involving the irregular procurement of a Sh588 million tender for upgrading of various gravel roads to bitumen standard.

This follows last week’s ruling by Justice Mumbi Ngugi affecting county bosses charged with economic crimes.

In the ruling, Justice Ngugi held that governors, just like other civil servants, should step aside once charged with criminal offences and their roles taken over by their deputies for the duration of the trial.

That effectively means that Mr Waititu’s deputy, Dr James Nyoro, with whom they have had a falling-out in the recent past, will be taking over the running of the county.

The governor has severally claimed that his misfortunes were being orchestrated by his political enemies led by Dr Nyoro.

Mr Waititu, his wife Susan Wangari and eight county staff were Monday charged with six counts over a Sh588 million irregular tender.

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Gov. Nyongo’s CECs faces impeachment by the county assembly MCAs

Two Members of the Kisumu County Assembly have filed notices of motion to impeach two county executives.

The MCAs on Monday tabled impeachment motions for; Finance Executive Nelly Achar and his colleague from the Sports and Tourism docket Achie Alai.

The motions were sponsored by budget committee chair Steve Owiti and member of the speaker’s panel Roy Samo respectively.

Samo termed the executives’ inability to implement the budget as the reason behind the motions, adding that Achar has failed to address issues of stalled projects included in the last budget.

He said the projects which are spread across the county have been funded, but remain incomplete.

“The major reason why we want the CECs to leave office is because they have been unable to implement the budget,” he said on Monday.

But the move has been faulted by county Director of Communications Alloyce Ager who argued that the projects cannot be completed all at once.

However, he noted that the MCAs are right in carrying out their oversight roles.

“It is just like pending bills. No government can complete pending bills of about Sh2 billion in one financial year,” said Ager.

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Why you will be arrested for not helping in a crime seen

Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i will arrest you for watching on as a suspect is lynched without intervening or calling the police.

This was the case with some 26 members of the public who watched helplessly as a man butchered a suspected chicken thief in Khayega, Kakamega County.

In the sorely graphic video that paints the picture of how the society has sunk, the man at the centre of all this is seen single-handedly assaulting the suspected.

From a safe distance, residents watch even as women can be heard screaming as the attacker who has since been identified as Francis Liseche aka President, hacks off the limbs of the suspect.

In a sweeping wave of arrests, Matiang’i nabbed the area chief, the owner of the murder weapon and the suspected murderer as it emerged they had been complicit in the crime.

It was revealed that despite the chief’s home being a stone-throw away, he would desist from intervening to stop the murder.

Monday, four suspects Francis Liseche, Agapitus Ingosi, Evans Ashimudu and Reuben Shitambasi appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Hezel Wandere on Monday. They will remain in police custody for two weeks.

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Revealed: Over 60 MPs are suffering from Cancer

Nairobi County Governor Mike Sonko on Monday urged leaders to come together and find a way of dealing with cancer.

Addressing the media outside Lee funeral home where he had gone to condole with the family of the late Joyce Laboso, Sonko revealed that over 60 Members of Parliament are said to have cancer which is killing Kenyans every day.

“Just the other week we lost another MP from Nairobi. The report which we have now is that there are over 60 Member of Parliament who we hear have cancer (ambao tunaskia pia wako na cancer). Cancer is a serious disease, as leaders, we need to strategise on the way forward and how we will deal with the disease,” he said.

Laboso died on Monday at the age of 58, while under going treatment at the Nairobi Hospital, where she had been placed under full bed rest.

She succumbed after a long battle with illness. Her death comes two weeks after returning to the country from India where she was receiving treatment.

Laboso’s death shocked many as early on Monday, the county government of Bomet issued a statement stating that she was recovering well.

“The office of the Governor would like to reassure the residents of Bomet and general public that Bomet Governor Dr Joyce Laboso is recuperating well and still under observation,” reads part of the statement signed by County Director of Communications Ezra Kirui.

Her death comes barely a week after Kibra Member of Parliament Ken Okoth succumbed to cancer.

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What Raila and Isaac Ruto requested for after Laboso’s death

ODM leader Raila Odinga and Former Bomet Governor, Isaac Ruto, has made one request to the government following the death of the late Joyce Laboso.

Ruto and Raila stated that it was time the government and Kenyan citizens made a concerted effort towards fighting cancer.

“We must set up a well funded and equipped cancer center in Kenya, it is time. We are losing many lives to cancer. Millions may be silent victims and cannot get treatment.

As a country, we can make a concerted effort towards fighting cancer, yes we can,” Ruto noted.
Raila stated that the government needs to set up oncology centers to help curb the cancer menace.
The former governor also passed his condolences to Laboso’s family, noting that she was dedicated to serving Bomet residents.

The governor died at the age of 58 at the Nairobi Hospital, where she had been admitted in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit for two weeks.

She was the second governor of Bomet County after beating Ruto in the 2017 general election.

Her death comes two weeks after she silently jetted back to the country on July 14 after a medical trip to India and the United Kingdom.

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Here is list of mega projects Mzee Moi established in Kalenjinland that Ruto has LOOTED DRY

Moi in his 24 years of power.

1. He introduced Maziwa ya Nyayo, whereby the main suppliers were Kalenjin dairy farmers.

2. KCC was vibrant and mostly lead by Kalenjins; with Milk collection centers in every corner of Kalenjin Nation.

3. KMC (Kenya Meat Commission), was vibrant and the main beneficiaries were pastoralists.

4. He established NCPB grain reserves in Uasin Gishu and Tranzoia to buy maize from farmers. Mainly the Kalenjins.

5. He elevated Eldoret to an industrial town by giving incentives to investors.

6. Established the second University ( Moi university) at Eldoret.

7. He established a World Class referral Hospital (MTRH), at Eldoret. (MTRH glory has diminished under Jubilee leadership).

8. He built an international airport at Eldoret.

9. He established Kerio Valley Development Authority… with main offices at Eldoret. which only benefited the Kalenjins.

10. Small scale tea farmers around Nandi county, Kericho and Bomet benefited from several tea factories and tea buying centers established.

11. He set up a military training college at Eldoret.

12. He established several KFA and AFC branches in Rift valley to loan farmers and in several instances the farmers were bailed out.

Now, what has Ruto done for the Kalenjins or his home country for past 7 years?
Isn’t he the real Lord of Poverty?

Matiang’i has done more to Abagusii that what Ruto has to the Kalenjins.

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Monday, July 29, 2019

CS Magoha rubbishes calls by VCs to stop university merger

Education Cabinet Secretary Prof George Magoha on Monday dismissed vice-chancellors of public universities who are opposed to the merging of their institutions in the wake of financial crises.

Prof Magoha, while addressing media practitioners in Nairobi, insisted that it is the quality of education coming out of the universities that matters and not the number of institutions.

“I was given instructions by President Kenyatta after my appointment that no more new universities. We must bring sanity in the university education sector,” Prof Magoha told the meeting.

Last month, Prof Magoha asked the Vice-chancellors to come up with a merger plan but in their proposal, they rejected the idea, saying it not a priority.

In a 60-page document submitted to Prof Magoha, the vice-chancellors of 31 public universities instead proposed that institutions to be increased to 100, saying that by 2030, close to one million students will be joining universities.

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DRAMA: Governor Ojaamong dumps DP Ruto, writes love poem to Raila

H.E Raila Odinga is the most intriguing and misunderstood public figure in the Kenyan history.Those who love him do so to the letter, and those who hate him do so on their own volition. But he’s not an intriguer. In William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, a character opines thus — some men are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. Rarely do people hit this trifecta. But Raila Odinga is one of the chosen few for which all three nuggets of wisdom are true. When Raila Odinga plans, his opponents think he’s plotting a ” coup”. When he’s sleeping, his detractors think he’s awake. He confuses his foes and unintentionally entices his friends. That’s because of his humility. Men with such commanding social and political capital can wield it with whim. H.E Raila Odinga remains the centre of gravity of Kenya’s politics. Raila Odinga bestrides Kenya’s political landscape like a colossus, his person and persona are public institutions.

Long live my political mentor,
father of the Nation and Kenya’s enigma.

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BREAKING: Fake Jesus to be deported as CS Matiangi signs order

The government has moved with speed to deport a man who has been masquerading as Jesus in the country, a reliable source confirmed Interior CS Fred Matiangi has signed the deportation order.

On second thoughts, i take back all the jokes and insults i aimed at this Jesus. I have just read that Bible verse that says that he’ll come back unannounced ~ like a thief in the night ~ and couldn’t help but wonder. Where is it written that this is not the risen Christ, back on earth, in flesh and blood? I do not want to walk up to the gate into Heaven and after Angel Gabriel keys in my ‘Huduma Namba’ tilts the screen to show me a Facebook post where i referred to the King of the Jews as a conman when he showed up at Kitengela, Nairobi, Kenya.

In the same manner that i have lived all my Christian life with the wisdom that it is better to believe that God exists and later discover that He doesn’t, than to believe that He doesn’t and then discover on Judgement Day that He indeed does, i better play safe by believing that this is Christ and then discover that it ain’t Him, than to believe that it ain’t Him, and the discover on Judgement Day that He it indeed is Him.

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Corruption Can Be Ended In Kenya, If We Want To

By Donald Kipkorir

Without involvement and participation of State Officers, there won’t be Corruption in Kenya. It is reported that of our annual budget of Kshs. 3 Trillion, a third of it is pre-factored in the budget by Corruption Cartels. All Public Projects in Kenya are Special Purpose Vehicles to skim the pre-budgeted Kshs. 1 Trillion.

Yet, if we really wanted, we can actually end Corruption today. Article 77(1) of The Constitution is very clear that a State Officer cannot be in any other employment. State Officers are all elected and appointed Public Servants from the President to the Sub- Chief, Chief Justice to the District Magistrate, Chief Of Defence Forces to the Warrant Officer, Speakers Of the National Assembly & Senate, Senators and MPs and members of all Constitutional Commission.

The meaning of Provisions is what they say. 99% plus of Kenyans were alive when we enacted the Constitution in 2010. We are the Constitutional Generation. We therefore give the original and textual interpretation. The words of the Constitution mean what they say.

Article 77 (1) is clear when it says State Officers shall not be in any other employment whilst they are State Officers. Employment is being in a situation in which your own Company or business or another person or company pays you in cash or in lieu for carrying out certain work or assignment or services. In lieu payment includes shares options, Holidays, Insurance cover or property.

It therefore means that State Officers should during the pendency of their public service rely on their salaries only. We know their salaries. The President can therefore not be able to buy a new car every year nor even a new car every two years. The President ought not to afford to build a house worth more than Kshs. 100m for that is his salary for five years. Unless he can show us that he had the money before we elected him President.

A Senator who had nothing when he was elected, cannot be able to have property and vehicles worth over Kshs. 50m, being his salary for five years. Senators and MPs who are lawyers or Doctors are not allowed to practice. They cannot earn legal or medical fees when still in Parliament.

The intention of Article 77 meant thst once you are elected or appointed to State Office, same day, you put your business in Blind Trust, resign from all employments or business and focus on public service only and earn your salary only.

EACC is obligated by Chapter 6 of the Constitution to enforce the Chapter on Integrity in Public Service. The Leadership & Integrity Act must have been drafted in the night by a Corruption Cartel. It doesn’t give seriousness to fighting Corruption in public leadership. The Act ought to be repealed and new one enacted. The Constitution states that its enforcement and obedience is mandatory and binding.

In US & Europe, those elected President, Prime Minister or MPs leave office with the same property when they got elected. In Kenya, State Officers become Billionaires or Multi-Millionaires within two years of election. No other career in the world is as profitable as being a State Officer in Kenya.

When we want to end Corruption, Article 77 (1) is the Key. EACC holds the key. But it seems it gave the Key to Corruption Cartels for safe keeping.

Until then, our fight against Corruption is night-running! It is whistling in the dark.

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What Governor Laboso, family and county communication team failed in terribly

By Abraham Mutai

Joyce Laboso’s sickness was kept a secret to the last minute. Her condition was national security even to the people who elected her. The people who VOTED for her. And all they were being told was “She is stable and recovering.” This actually was a BIG FAT LIE. Her condition was deteriorating and she was dying. Her people deserved to know given that she was a public officer. She was insincere even in the face of death. She lied all through to her grave. Well, some of you might have strong emotions at the moment but truth must be discussed in black and white. That’s why we are here to speak it. Public or state officers have a duty to KEEP the citizens informed of their condition till the inevitable happens. This is what our Kibra hero did to the end. He was with us. Taking pictures, attending meetings even in his last moments, he made sure the Kibra people knew what was up. This is how strong leaders make sure they leave an indelible mark on the people they lead. The people of Bomet don’t even know what their governor was ailing from. This is UNACCEPTABLE situation to put people through. Yes, people will say, health is a private issue and she was not obligated, but those who say that are ignorant. You can only keep us in the dark if you are a private citizen. And that is the essence of governance.

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Raila meets Taita Taveta county assembly members in the budget stalemate row

H.E. Raila Odinga this afternoon held consultations with members of the Taita Taveta County Assembly who sought audience over the stand-off with the County’s Executive.
Mr. Odinga took the opportunity to call for an end to the adversarial relationship between county assemblies and county executives.

He also called for an end to the adversarial relationship between the National government and county governments.

At the meeting, Mr. Odinga expressed deep disappointment with the wastage and outright theft of public resources being witnessed in counties some of which is coming out in court cases currently going on.

Mr. Odinga further expressed disappointment that counties are replicating the very ills that made Kenyans call for devolution: more money going to salaries and allowances and little to development, corruption and lack of consultations.

He called for consultations to be given priority together with concern for public good. He appealed to counties to pursue the spirit of consultation as a matter of priority.
On the stand -off in Taita -Taveta, Mr. Odinga promised to send a fact-finding team to the ground after which he will convene another meeting between the Assembly and the Executive.

Going forward, Mr. Odinga said, the country has no option but to review the structure and operations of devolution to make it work better and ensure voters get value for money.
DENNIS ONYANGO
JULY 29, 2019.

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President Uhuru mourns Slain Governor Joyce Laboso

STATEMENT BY H.E. HON. UHURU KENYATTA, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA, FOLLOWING THE DEATH OF BOMET GOVERNOR DR JOYCE CHERONO LABOSO

I have received the sad news of the passing away of Bomet Governor Dr Joyce Cherono Laboso with utter disbelief.

Governor Laboso was an outstanding and courageous servant leader who stood out as an icon of women leadership in our country.

As a scholar who transitioned into political leadership, Dr Joyce Cherono Laboso will be remembered for her passion for education especially for the girl-child, an area where she initiated and supported numerous projects not just in Bomet but across the entire country.

The cruel hand of death has robbed our nation of a bold and illustrious leader who loved and served her country with distinction.

As we mourn and pay homage to the ever cheerful, visionary and brilliant departed leader, let us also remember to celebrate her life and achievements. In as much as, Dr Laboso has sadly left us, her inspirational life will remain a great legacy, not just to the residents of Bomet but to all Kenyans.

I convey my prayers and heartfelt condolences to the family, relatives and friends of Dr Laboso as well as residents of Bomet County and indeed all Kenyans. May the Almighty God grant you peace and comfort as you come to terms with this tragic loss.

May the Almighty God rest Dr Joyce Cherono Laboso’s soul in eternal peace.

Uhuru Kenyatta, C.G.H.
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA

29th July 2019

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PM Raila leads the country in mourning Bomet Gov. Joyce Laboso

ODM leader Raila Odinga has led the country in mourning the late governor of Bomet county Joyce Laboso.
Raila described the death as a big blow to the country.
Joyce got to leadership after the sudden demise of her sister Lona Laboso who died after a plane crush.
Raila also condoled with the family and applauded the Husband Dr. Edwin Abonyo for standing with the pioneer woman governor of Bomet county.

RUTO

On his part the deputy president mourned her saying that she was courageous ,hardworking woman leader in Kenya.
Ruto also said that the government had catered for her medical expenses.

Husband(Edwin Abonyo)

Thanked the leadership of the country and the family for standing with her.

OPARANYA

The people of Bomet county have lost a great leader.

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BREAKING SAD: Bomet Governor Joyce Laboso is DEAD

BREAKING SAD: Bomet governor Joyce Laboso is dead. source at the Nairobi hospital have confirmed.

Governor Laboso a trail blaizer per excellence served as MP for Sotik after taking over from her Sister who died in a tragic plane crash in Narok enroute to Kericho . Joyce served as deputy speaker betweem 2013 and 2017. She was a close ally of DP Ruto.

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Breaking sad: Gov. Laboso is DEAD!

Bomet Governor Joyce labosso is dead.
Labosso has been in a city hospital after seeking for treatment abroad in the recent weeks.
More to follow…

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Gov. Laboso has been in ICU for the past 3 weeks- county confirms

Bomet Governor Joyce Laboso has been put on full bed rest, the county office said on Monday.

The office said the number of people visiting her at Nairobi Hospital has been restricted to allow her enough rest.

A statement from her office through the director of communication, Ezra Kirui, said Laboso was recuperating but is still under observation.

“The governor’s doctors have recommended she get enough rest for speedy recovery and advise limited visits,” read the statement.

“She acknowledges the overwhelming goodwill messages and prayers as she responds to treatment.”

The governor has been undergoing medication at Nairobi Hospital since she arrived from India on June 14 after receiving treatment.

She left the country on May 29 for the United Kingdom (Royal Madden NHS hospital) where she stayed before being transferred for further treatment in India.

During the 46 days she was out of the country, Deputy Governor Hillary Barchok had been running the county’s affairs with the assistance of County Secretary Evalyne Rono.

Details of what ails the governor have not been shared to the public.

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Corrupt! How Gov. Waititu got Ksh. 25 million kickback through his company

Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife Susan Wangari Ndung’u have been charged over alleged embezzlement of millions of shillings from Kiambu county coffers.

The two alongside six others were presented before Magistrate Lawrence Mugambi on Monday morning.

Governor Waititu was charged with conflict of interest for allegedly receiving Ksh.25,624,500 from Testimony Enterprises Limited; a company that had been awarded contracts by the Kiambu County Government.

The court heard that between July 2, 2018 and March 13, 2019, being the Director of Saika Two Estate Developers Ltd, Waititu received Ksh.18,410,500 from Testimony Enterprises Limited.

He was accused of receiving the money “while having reason to believe that the said amount was acquired from the Kiambu County Government through corrupt conduct.”

The governor and his wife also faced a joint charge of dealing with suspect property. They were accused that being proprietors of Bienvenue Delta Hotel they jointly received Ksh.7,214,000 from Testimony Enterprises Limited through corrupt conduct.

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Akombe mourns former ICT boss at IEBC Chris Msando

Former commissioner at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Roselyn Akombe, has penned an emotional message to the late former ICT manager Chris Msando.

On her social media platforms, Ms Akombe disclosed that two years later, she still vividly remembered Msando’s lifeless body.

“Two years …The memory that stings is that of your twisted neck; The deep cuts on your arm and thigh; Lying on that cold slab at City mortuary;

“Eva asking why we killed you; The pain, the despair; One day the truth will be written in indelible ink. #RIPChrisMsando,” Ms Akombe wrote.

It is not the first time that the former commissioner has penned a message to the late Msando.

In October 2017, Ms Akombe wrote yet another message, acknowledging the late ICT Manager as his hero.

“Chris Msando, you will forever be my Mashujaa Day hero for standing for the truth and integrity and sadly paying the ultimate price in the most brutal and horrific manner.

“May your kids grow up with the knowledge of your service to your country,” read Akombe’s tweet.

The late Msando died on July 28, 2017, a day after he was reported missing.

He was found at Muguga Forest, alongside Carol Ngumbu, a 21-year-old college student, who was his friend.

The ICT guru was responsible for voter identification, verification, results transmission and the entire electronic tallying process.

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Serve your looting master in peace, Mohamed Ali told after attacking Gov. Joho

Residents of Mombasa county and Kenyans in general have told off first time Nyali MP Mohamed Ali AKA Jicho pevu to engage his political peers and serve his looting master William Ruto .
The Nyali MP engaged Joho in war of word during the weekend when he claimed that the former Kisauni mp had done nothing for development record for the past 7 years.
Here are some of the sentiments:

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How PM Raila made presidents Uhuru ,Magufuli inseparable friends

After the famous handshake between President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader, Raila Odinga, emerging details indicate that the former premier made several phone calls to Tanzanian President, John Pombe Magufuli, in a bid to end the cold bilateral relationship between Kenya and Tanzania.

According to Nation, multiple sources revealed that it took Raila’s intervention to have Uhuru and Magufuli seal their relationship.

“A day before President Kenyatta went to Dar, Raila talked with Magufuli about the visit on the phone. Again, after the President inspected ongoing works at the Kisumu Port, Raila had passed by Dar,” a close ally of the two Kenyan leaders revealed.

The deal was largely brokered through phone calls, sometimes when Kenyatta and Raila were together or when the opposition chief was in Tanzania.

Another source revealed that there was also a secret meeting among the three, away from the public.

Raila’s key interest in sealing the unity was to win Tanzanian support in making Kenya a regional maritime hub.

It was reported that Uhuru was concerned about the deteriorating trade ties between the two neighbours affecting the export market largely, caused by the hostile environment.

The relationship was cemented when Uhuru visited Magufuli in Tanzania and even prayed for the Tanzanian president’s ill mother at a hospital on July, 5, 2019. Uhuru was hosted at Magufuli’s home at Mlimani Chato District.

The cold relationship between Uhuru and Magufuli was traced back to when Uhuru supported Magufuli’s opponent, former Prime Minister, Edward Lowassa, in Tanzanian 2015 elections.

Magufuli would later throw his weight behind Raila in the 2017 elections.

Before then, chicks imported from Kenya were burnt across the border and cows auctioned.

Magufuli even skipped Uhuru’s inauguration on November 28, 2017.

In July 2019, Uhuru sent Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary, Monica Juma, to return stolen gold to Tanzania. The CS was accompanied by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Noordin Haji, Attorney General, Paul Kihara, and Directorate of Criminal Investigations boss, George Kinoti.

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Start your own Tv station with looted funds, Hon Ngunjiri tells Murkomen

Nyeri town member of parliament has told off Elgeyo marakwet senator Kipchumba Murkomen to start his own TV station.
This comes after the senate majority leader Kipchumba Murkomen failed to appear on a scheduled KTN show arguing that it was cancelled by his colleague and chair of information committee Gedion Moi.

“I am sorry to let you know that my colleague Senator Gideon Moi has cancelled my appearance at KTN #CheckPoint Tonight. I have always supported media freedom in Kenya. Unfortunately the struggle between media ownership and editorial independence is real. I don’t have any ill will against news team. They have to do what they have to do. I wish them well. Good night.” said Murkomen

However Kenyans were quick to react to his sentiments terming him disciple of division:
Ronoh Kipchumba Cornely You are a perfect example of a mad man in the market.
Oteng De Teng No one want to listen to your stupidity
Lary Norbert Mike Orengo once advised you… the government eats it’s own it is your time now to cry don’t worry
Jole Snr why are you looking for free airtime for tangatanga.your so called boss is soon becoming an opposition leader.likewise nobody with brains from kandara is going to vote a useless leader like their current mp!
George Mwaura Mfanye kazi kwanza siasa 2022
Kagwaya Kamenya Mtu ya iebc ililimwa mbaya na nani? Pesa ya Arror and kimwarer iko wapi? Ignorance of the highest order here.
Kwach Michaels Rakido See who is talking. A tribal man. A hatemonger of all times.
Omete Artur Joshua U hv lost ur sense of direction. U follow tangatanga blindly. Ur political fate is sealed. Tar position utaionea viusasa
Alex Maramba But when Raila was chased from the Hotel in Nyeri you celebrated …right?
Simon Kibiro your squad has already amassed a lot of wealth from Kimwarer and Arror kind of filthy deals,maybe they can use the change that’s left after buying off tukunia like you and start a tangatanga tv and defend the chief priest of graft in kenya there
Samuel Omondi It’s a non issue, he can as well move to K24 and present his interview there, let him form his tangatanga TV station and talk his nonsense there, tell him to stop seeking cheap publicity, Gideon Moi hoiyeeee

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We will continue with more meetings- Hon Ngunjiri Wambugu

By Ngunjiri Wambugu via fb

Yesterday Nyeri Town Constituency was the venue of a meeting to discuss matters Nyeri County development.

Together with my Nyeri County MP colleague’s Hon Kanini Kega (Kieni), Hon Gichuhi (Tetu), Hon Kiai (Mukurweini), Hon Mugambi (Othaya), and Hon Rigathi (Mathira) we sat with ICT CS Joe Mucheru and Lands PS Muraguri, Senator Ephraim Maina, Governor Mutahi Kahiga, & Deputy Governor Dr. Caroline Karugu. We were also joined as by the Regional Commisioner Mr. Wilfred Nyagwanga & County Commissioner Yatich Kipkemei.

We updated each other on projects in the pipeline from respective constituencies as well as from the county government, how to fastrack them, as well as how to ensure the others that are still outstanding are mainstreamed.

Key issues that are of importance to Nyeri Town Constituency include the dualing of the Kenol-Marua-Nanyuki road; tarmacking the Nyeri-Kiandogoro-Nyandarua road (& several other roads being within Nyeri town), rehabilitation of the Mau Mau roads network, moving from the current 99% electricity connectivity to 100% by December, the April 2020 Presidential commissioning of the ICT Technology Centres at Dedan Kimathi, the expansion and commercialisation of the Nyaribo Airstrip, the commissioning of New KCC at Kiganjo, the reestablishment of Kenya Industrial Estates, the Oncology Hospital, strategic investment in Nyeri Level 5 Hospital, outstanding title deeds for colonial villages, funds for the remaining 6 Constituency Irrigation Projects … AND completion of the Ruringu stadium. Etc.

We also discussed our coffee & tea industries; value addition to fish-farming, macadamia and avocado; and how the other BIG4 projects (UHC, Manufacturing and Housing) are doing in Nyeri County.

Another meeting is scheduled in coming weeks.

Otherwise – Notûthiîte Owega.

#KitaelewekaMashinani

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