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Raila Odinga has said that the journey to Canaan is still real. Speaking at a funeral for one of the NASA supporters who died during the home coming procession, he said that Uhuru Kenyatta’s presidency was illegitimate and could not be made legitimate by using arms. ‘The journey is unstoppable,they can come with the police and all the might of the state at their disposal but it will not prevent Kenyans from reaching Canaan’ Mr Odinga said. Raila Odinga blamed the government and the police for using excessive force but said that would not stop the from pursuing what they…

Zimbabwe and Libya have pulled out of the Cecafa senior challenge Tournament that commences on December 3 in Machakos. Both teams have cited insecurity as reasons for withdrawing from the tournament. “Following wide consultations with all stakeholders, the Zimbabwe Football Association has resolved to withdraw its commitment to participate in the Cecafa Challenge Cup due to the security risk posed by the volatile situation in the host country, Kenya,” read a statement released by football association of Zimbabwe. The association however maintained that it was committed to  its mandate of organizing competitive matches for all national teams, at the same…

The court has issued a warrant of arrest against NIC Bank operations manager. Paul Githinji suspected to have disappeared with Sh.16,964,710.20 million from the bank’s vault on August 23. He has since switched off his mobile phone and cannot be traced. According to corporal Knocker Nyasinga, an officer from the Banking Fraud department Mr Githinji allegedly switched off the CCTV camera and did not report to work on August 25 hence making him a prime suspect for the crime. Read:Three To Be Arraigned in Court,17Million Recovered As Thika Heist Crackdown Heighten Paul Githinji had also worked as the NIC bank…

Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) has rejected the results following interviews for Moi University Vice Chancellor appointments. They have averred that professor Laban Ayiro was the best candidate to head the university. Professor Jack Abok, UASU Secretary at the varsity said that the selection was marred with bribery and tribalism. The chairperson, Public service commission said that the trend being followed by the university council is worrying as some of the marks awarded to candidates were downright outrageous. “It’s shocking that there are people in the university who can stoop too low in that manner and mess up with such…

Godfrey Osotsi Amani National Congress (ANC) chairman Kevin Lunani has accused former party secretary general and Nominated MP Godfrey Osotsi of being used by Jubilee to destabilize the party. He alleged the former secretary general had facilitated eight members of parliament to dispute the appointment of political analyst Barack Muluka as the secretary general at the registrar of political parties. Kevin Lunani said that the matter could be sorted out through the party’s internal dispute mechanisms. He alleged that Godfrey Osotsi had deprived the party of a Nairobi senate nomination in the last election. “Osotsi may have panicked after the…

The University of Nairobi (UON) has De-registered Meru Senator Mithika Linturi’s degree over fake academic papers. The university says that the certificates the Senator used to to join the university were allegedly fake. In June of this year the High court had barred the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) from probing the academic qualification of the Meru senator. His name was among the 106 names of leaders that the EACC had forwarded to the electoral agency for having pending integrity issues. Read:Senator Cleophas Malala Hints Nasa Will Use Jubilee’s Law To Swear In Raila The EACC probe had established…

The police have discredited concerns that they use excessive force during protests. The Force’s Spokesperson Charles Owino instead defended the uniform claiming Kenyans were developing a culture of impunity where they (police) are being judged even where their actions are justifiable. Owino however was quick to add that inquiries and investigations were underway. This allegation was quickly refuted by the Executive Director Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) Peter Kiama of however said that majority of deaths that were witnessed during the electioneering period had not been submitted for investigations. Kiama said that the collection of evidence after death is wanting and…

Members of the NASA coalition from coast province have protested the list submitted by NASA for house leadership. The leaders cited discrimination saying that the nominees had come from one region. The coast leader took an issue with the position of leader of minority  Suba East MP, John Mbadi and the chief whip Suna East MP, Junnet Mohamed were from the same region. In October the leaders had also raised the same issues and even wrote a letter to the speaker who rejected the list. The coast leaders said that the number of votes they pulled for the coalition were…

Inter clan banditry at the Kisumu and Kericho border has left two people dead. A 22 year old man was killed as he tried to chase after bandits who had taken nine goats. A 45 year old man is also receiving treatment after being injured. Kisumu county governor Anyang Nyong’o while addressing the situation highlighted that the issue was cultural and therefore needs the elders from both sides and urged residents not to retaliate and embrace peace. READ: Governor Nyong’o Bans Political Riots In Kisumu Terming Them Criminal Acts The Kisumu governor and his Kericho counter part had immediately  after…

The NASA coalition has finally presented the speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi with names for the Minority and Chief Whip positions. Junet Mohamed will be deputized buy Petronilla Were. The coalition has presented (both from ODM)Suba MP John Mbadi as the minority leader and Suna East Mp Junnet Mohamed as the chief whip. Moses Wetangula will be the minority leader at t the senate and he will be deputized by Siaya ya Senator James Orengo. The NASA team had not yet submitted the lists to the speaker forcing parliament to take a one month break to allow them…

Third way Alliance leader Dr. Ekuru Aukot said that he was happy that president Uhuru Kenyatta borrowed from his manifesto. He said this is a step in the right direction as the president had promised to incorporate the good ideas from his opponents in his last term. Aukot argued that the issues addressed on lowering the cost of power for manufacturers had been addressed in the first pillar of the Third way Alliance Manifesto. Ekuru Aukot insisted that his party would keep the government in check and act as the opposition within the legal framework. READ: Deputy President Ruto Breaks…

The Central bank has said that it will initiate the roll out of new notes and coins between April and June of 2018, Dr. Njoroge the Central Bank governor has said. “Our expectations according to timelines are to issue the currency in the second quarter of 2018,” he asserted. The printing tender for the new notes was awarded to an international company. They had earlier been taken  to court by British Company De La Rue who said that they should have been considered for the tender. Read:Ballot Paper Printing Firm CEO Met With Uhuru But For Different Reasons The central…

The African Union (AU) has applauded  President Uhuru Kenyatta directive on visas upon entry for all Africans to promote Pan African-ism. The chairperson of the AU Moussa Faki Mahat said that the directive  was Historic and that all African countries in Africa should try emulate Kenya’s leader. READ: Passengers Traveling From JKIA Advised To Arrive Early For Departures President Uhuru Kenyatta also said he did not expect reciprocation of the visa entry from other countries but said that it would promote the potential for economic growth in Africa He also said that citizens of the East African community would be…

Seven year old, Geoffrey Mutinda was earlier today shot dead in Nairobi’s pipeline estate. The boy was said to be playing on the balcony when he met his untimely death. There was fracas in the area as NASA supporters engaged in running battle with police as they tried to access Jacaranda grounds in Embakasi East to conduct a memorial service for their supporters were were allegedly killed during Raila Odinga’s grand welcome from the USA A pregnant woman was also allegedly shot and injured in the same area. The death of the seven year old brings the number of children…

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the chief guest at the State House Inauguration luncheon. He was scheduled to be at Kasarani  but he landed after the ceremony of swearing had already been concluded. His arrival puts to rest earlier reports that he had snubbed the inauguration over ‘security concerns’. He was received by a guard of honor at the airport. https://twitter.com/IsraeliPM/status/935482519792873473 The state house head of communications also confirmed the arrival of Prime minister Netanyahu also saying that he would be chief guest. https://twitter.com/OleItumbi/status/935498290677866501 The presidents from different African countries are said to be present at the luncheon where…