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Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina has finally managed to register a trust to aid in the conservation of the Mau forest. The senator who has been vocal in supporting the Mau forest eviction said through his twitter that through the trust he will put up a fence surrounding the Mau forest and finish the debate. Kenyans on Twitter were keen to support the initiative stating that it was the only way to protect the forest. Here are some of the comments: https://twitter.com/OrielOliver/status/1060792267169058817 https://twitter.com/Justicekipla/status/1060821318164193281 But his initiative also received hate from those who oppose the eviction. https://twitter.com/CheruhK/status/1060751110967885824 https://twitter.com/josika224/status/1060825216031617024 Narok Senator Ledama…

The Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) has revealed that the former head of accounting at the City Hall stole close to Sh77 million from the county and hid the money in his child’s account. In an affidavit by EACC, Stephen Ogaga Osiro could not explain the source of the funds in his child’s account as well as the Sh53 million found in his wife’s account yet she was just a mere housewife with no recognizable source of income. “Those are some of the reasons that made us believe he was misappropriating public funds and engaging in money laundering. We…

Two students who were employed by quack doctor Mugo wa Wairimu have been arraigned in court and remanded for operating without a valid licenses. Their boss is however allegedly on the run after the expose that was aired by NTV’s investigative journalist Dennis Okari. The court ruled that the two students should be remanded until November 15 to pave way for investigations. The feature highlighted the two employees assist Mugo procure illegal abortions in Nairobi’s Kayole estate where he had three clinics. Read:Irungu Kibiru, Equity Bank Manager Accused Of Sexual Harassment On Interns Fired Mugo wa Wairimu was often high…

Muthoki Mumo and colleague Angela Quintal who were arrested yesterday in Tanzania have benn released and are currently at the South African embassy in Tanzania. The two, who work for the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) were arrested by Tanzanian immigration authorities after being in the country for reporting missions. Tanzanian Authorities took their passports upon arrest, and are yet to return them. Their communication devices were also taken away and used to relay falsified  information. Angela Quintal’s twitter account has since been suspended. CPJ had earlier demanded for the release of the journalists, as well as other media stakeholders.…

The second suspect in the Dubai heist that took place eight months ago was arrested in Githurai estate in Nairobi. George Gitau Maina  was accused of stealing cash in transit in Dubai along side two other suspects. The three Kenyans were accused of stealing Sh. 140 million in Dubai. Read:Equipment Used During ‘Grand’ KCB Thika Heist Recovered (Photos) The suspect will be arraigned in court today but police did not disclose whether they recovered the money. Gitau has been charged with stealing contrary to section 278  of the penal code. https://twitter.com/DCI_Kenya/status/1060028850393022464 Police in Kenya are working with their counterparts in…

Tanzanian authorities are demanding Sh1.3 million for the release of 36 fishermen that were arrested on the Tanzanian side of Lake Victoria. They have also demanded for Sh200,000 for for each of the 10 boats that were captured. The Homa Bay County Beach Management Units Network Chairman Edward Oremo  confirmed the arrests of the fishermen stating that the Tanzanian authorities said that the Kenyan fishermen had trespassed into their waters in Lake Victoria. This is the second time that fishermen are being arrested by Tanzanian officials. In September they were arrested and the authorities demanded for Sh37,000 from each before…

Citizen TV reporter Kimani Mbugua was assaulted by county Askaris after witnessing the brutal arrest of a Bodaboda rider in the CBD which is forbidden. According to the journalist, he was assaulted for taking the video of the Askaris arresting the rider from a moving motorcycle which to him seemed dangerous. Mbugua said that he was dragged to the Fire station headquarters where he was brutally beaten by the askaris leading to injuries on his head. They then confiscated his phone and deleted the video. The journalist however managed to save an audio of the assault. Read:MP Simon Mbugua Arrested…

Relatives to the victims of the Fort Ternan crash have cries foul as they are yet to receive the money that was collected by the county government on their behalf to sort funeral expenses. They said that about Sh.7 million was collected at the requiem mass. They have camped at the Muliro gardens in Kakamega to demand for their money so that they can clear funeral debt expenses for their loved ones. They also claimed that the 58 bags of maize that the Deputy President had donated, Rose Shilwatso who lost her daughter said that they was nobody to account…

Deputy President William Ruto was well received in Migori where he went to commission Muhuru-Mariwa road in Migori county. The DP was received by the county governor Okoth Obado who also a guest in the launch of the 67.5 Kilometre road. https://twitter.com/WilliamsRuto/status/1059421028122836992 The DP also attended a service at the Maranatha Church where he lauded the handshake saying that the Jubilee government was keen on developing all regions in the country. “We want to build one united country without political or tribal bias,” Mr Ruto said at the Maranatha Church Assembly in Migori town. Read:Homa Bay County Clerk On The…

A Kakamega woman Susan Mugasia was one lucky woman after the Deputy President William Ruto took tea in her kiosk. The DP paid his bill worth Sh250  with Sh100000 and told her to keep change. It was double blessings for the Shianda market trader who got to host VIPs and smile all the way to the back with DPs hefty compensation for her delicious tea. Ruto was accompanied by the Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka and Sports CS Rashid Echesa among other dignitaries. Read:Kenyans Go In On Khalwale After His Scathing Attack On Obama Kenyans were quick to react to the…

The under cover cop popularly known as Hessy has  told the media that the fight against organized crime will still go on despite their efforts to frustrate it. The under cover cop who has taken responsibility for killing members of the gangs said to be harassing  residents in Dandora and Mathare. He asked the  newspapers to instead preach a gospel of change to the young men instead of encouraging them by painting the police in bad light. Hessy faulted the media for not highlighting cases of the police that had been shot in the line of duty, with some losing…

Students from the Maseno University are currently engaging police in running battles as the protested over alleged police harassment. This protests have crippled the busy Kisumu Busia Highway as the riots have rendered it impassable. The students claim that their chairman and the Secretary general were arrested and harrased by junior officers at the police station. “The students two were not treated well by the junior police officers who were at the station, leading to bitter exchanges leading to their detention ,” said the student who sought anonymity Kisumu OCPD has said that the students have since been released from…

Police are investigating the death of two people in Siaya county. A man, James Atango is alleged to have killed his wife, Caroline Adhiambo. He then committed suicide. The incident happened at Kakumu- Goma village where the couple, a 65 year old husband and 50 year old wife, got into a quarrel which lead to their death. Yimbo Central Chief Gordon Opundo confirmed the incident which happened on Saturday evening and said that the couple had had frequent domestic wrangles leading Ms Adhiambo to run away from their home. Reports indicate that Atango’s wife Caroline had returned to their…

Political tension is set to take center stage in Migori as embattled governor Okoth Obado prepares to host Deputy President William Ruto. The two will in Suna West constituency to launch a tarmac road between Masara and Muhuru beach and then proceed to address a rally at Masara trade center. Mr Anyuor the communications officer at the county office confirmed that they will be hosting the Deputy President for the launch but was quick to dismiss any political partnerships that may be assumed.  the visit was also confirmed by Kuria West Member of Parliament Mathias Robi who is a close…

Brazilian Football legend Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, commonly known as “Ronaldinho Gaucho” may not be able to travel to Kenya this month as Brazilian government has seized his passport as well as his brother who doubles up as his agent over debt. According to the Bleachers report the star owes the State 2.2 Million Euros for building a fishing platform in Guiaba River which is a protected area and therefore illegal. A court in Rio Grande Do Sul ordered that his passport be seized. Tax authority deprived Ronaldinho of his passport due to debts towards Brazilian state — Tancredi Palmeri (@tancredipalmeri)…