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Kenyans on social media were shocked when Acting Interior CS Fred Matiang’i admiting that he belongs to the Kisii Militia Chinkororo (Kisii Militia). He spoke in his local dialect while addressing a rally in Etago during a Jubilee rally. The Cabinet secretary said that he will not be intimidated as he had been fighting at the borders as he grew up. Read:President Uhuru to Avoid Luo Nyanza in the October 17 Elections Campaigns He also said that he was in charge of the police and that if anyone tried to stop the October 26, elections he will order the police…

Former Raila Odinga aide Miguna Miguna who has been appearing on Television stations to help in demystifying the political stalemate in the country. He was invited by journalist Larry Madowo to his show sidebar .As he was making the final submissions he said that for a revolution to happen there has to be blood shed. The TV host interjected him asking him what he meant by blood shed. Read:Angry Crowd Attacks IEBC Officials At Training Venue In Kisumu Miguna Miguna called off the journalist saying that he was not a journalist and was not acting professionally.The journalist said that if…

Phyllis Mwihaki Ng’etich alias Phy is among the artists invited to perform at the 2017 World Festival of Youth and student which is underway in Russia. The event officially started on 14th and is meant to go till 22, October. The World Festival of Youth and Students has been active since 1947. In 1957 and 1985, the Festival was held in Moscow. The 1957 Festival in Moscow was the biggest event in its history uniting 34,000 delegates from 131 countries. In 2017, we expect around 30,000 from 150 countries to attend the event. ’At the beginning of the year I…

Auma Obama, sister to former US President Barack Obama has condemned the ethnic animosity that has been meted on people of the Luo community especially NASA supporters. She pointed out that while poor Kenyans were on the streets fighting for the political class the rich interests are guarded. Auma was particularly referring to the Tuesday raid at billionaire, Jimmy wanjigi’s Muthaiga home that saw NASA leader, Raila Odinga go to his rescue. Ms Obama notes that the Luo (Odinga) was protecting a Kikuyu (Wanjigi) from another Kikuyu, in this case President Uhuru Kenyatta. ‘Luo stays at Kikuyu resident to protect…

NTV’s The Trend co-host, Anita Nderu has spoken out about her sexual harassment ordeal in broad daylight and in a matatu. Speaking to BBC News, the Capital FM presenter said she has been sexually harassed twice in a matatu on her way to work and once in a taxi. “I have been harassed twice in a matatu and once in a taxi. It is a story that I’ll have to remember for the rest of my life which is not fair,” she said. Anita, 27, said that the first time she felt a hand on her boob and when she…

Chairman of the IEBC Wafula Chebukati has said that he is unable to ensure credible elections since the commission is divided along partisan lines. He has indirectly asked CEO chiloba and the staff who have been adversely mentioned on the election irregularities to step aside and allow the appointed project team to operate in their absence. He has asked NASA leader Raila Odinga and the Jubilee presidential candidate Uhuru Kenyatta to engage in talks where he will be the referee. He has said that as a defender of the the constitution he will not let the country plunge because of…

Businessman Jimmy Wanjigi has finally spoken out about the 72 hour police siege at his house. He said the police raided his house with a so called court order to search his house in Muthaiga. Jimmy Wanjigi states that more than 100 armed policemen came in to his house destroying doors and even assaulted his wife who was trying to get a video of the destruction. He claimed that the government was persecuting him for his unwavering support of NASA candidate Raila Odinga. Read:No More Guns In Parliament – Speaker Justin Muturi He said that the state should not act…

An angry crowd has attacked IEBC officials in Kisumu who were planning a training. The angry mob attacked the officials and vandalized the tents that were being set up for the training. Police were forced to intervene as the IEBC officials were forced to flee for safety.Senior IEBC were led out of the venue by heavily armed police officers. A similar incident occurred in Awasi yesterday where angry residents attacked an IEBC training venue. One resident admitted to have been part of the crowd that pounced on the IEBC officials. Read:Miguna Miguna Applauds Raila For Creating A Constitutional Crisis NASA…

Nyeri nominated MCA, Beth Nyawira was on Tuesday kicked out of the County Assembly for dressing inappropriately. The chair of Youth, Sports and Social Services committee was wearing a short sleeveless dress. Speaker John Kaguchia only last week ordered that female county assembly members put on coats to avoid showing their arms. “This Assembly is a house of honor and therefore all members must carry themselves in an honorable manner.The members dressing and mannerism during plenary should not bring the reputation of the Assembly into dispute,” the Speaker said. Anthony Ndagita, Kirimukuyu ward representative brought the matter up for discussion,…

Third way Alliance Presidential candidate Ekuru Aukot said that he would not mind Raila Odinga’a backing in the October 26 fresh presidential elections. He said that it was the only way to defeat Uhuru Kenyatta. This comes a day after Ekuru Aukot had bashed Raila saying that his politics represents the past which should routed out for the good of this country. He said that he would choose the moral highway and not disrespect Raila Odinga Read:Kenyans React To Raila Odinga’s Withdrawal from The Fresh Presidential Polls During an interview however he said that he would not mind Raila’s endorsement…

South African girls of the Zulu tribe have come up in arms against Google affiliate YouTube for blocking their pictures and videos when they are in their traditional attire especially during the Reed dance festival. They feel like placing the age restriction to cultural content is an attack on the African culture.The South African girls say that not allowing them to post their content while allowing other content that is sexual undermines their culture. They have vowed to fight Google which owns YouTube saying that they must stand up for their culture which is not sexual but promotes oneness and…

Socialite Huddah Monroe has called for the killing of NASA demonstrators and their carcasses fed to dogs saying that most who have already been killed got what they deserved. In a WhatsApp story whose screenshot has gone viral, Huddah said that nobody should mourn the death of anyone who dies in the demonstrations as it was a burden bestowed on themselves, ‘Msiba Wa Kujitakia Huambiwi pole’ The socialite said that the protesters who lost their lives should not be buried but families should let their bodies be devoured by dogs. Huddah Monroe posted this  because her messenger was allegedly caught…

NASA leader Raila Odinga has said that the coalition will honor the victims who lost their lives during the demonstrations. He said that the deaths have occurred during the recent protests and some occurred immediately after the August 8 polls.He said that the police and the government were using and dressing illegitimate militia to perpetrate these heinous crimes The NASA leader said that the coalition stand and support the protesters struggle to have a free  fair and credible election. Read:Uhuru Kenyatta Alleges That Raila Wants To Force A Coalition Government NASA said that they are exploring options so that the…

The Supreme court of Kenya has denied IEBC chairman Wafula chebukati permission to amend or alter form 34A and 34B during the October 26 fresh presidential elections. The IEBC chairman had filed a petition to seek clarification on what the court meant by the verification of results before declaration by the national returning officer for the presidential elections. He wanted the court to give a way forward on what he was supposed to do if he noted discrepancies on the forms. Read:William Ruto Warns IEBC Chairman Chebukati Against Side Shows The contradiction came during the landmark Supreme court ruling which faulted…

The high court has suspended the ban on NASA coalition demonstrations that was put by Acting Interior CS Fred Matiang’i.The Petition was filed by Norman Magaya who  was said to be in hiding as the police were looking to arrest him. The High Court has also said that Norman Magaya should not be arrested for organising previous demonstrations He was to be charged with organising the demonstrations which have been characterised by violence leading to death,injuries and destruction of properties. The Acting CS for Interior banned the demonstrations saying hat the government were protecting Kenyans and property in the three…