Author: Eva Nyambura

Embakasi East MP, Paul Ongili alias Babu Owino risks losing his seat after one of his constituents accused him of being in breach of privilege. Bernard Abuya Momanyi has petitioned the Powers and Privileges committee chaired by Speaker Justin Muturi over the legislator’s fist fight with Starehe counterpart, Charles Njagua (Jaguar) in parliament. Babu fought with Jaguar after he referred to President Uhuru Kenyatta as a ‘caretaker president.’ Mr Momanyi in his petition wants the committee to recommend that he (Babu) has contravened Article 75 (1) (c) of the constitution and should therefore be removed from office. The petitioner says…

Mombasa Governor, Ali Hassan Joho and his Kilifi counterpart, Amason Kingi boycotted the Council of Governors (CoG) meeting, first one after the August 8 election being held in Kwale. But the Mombasa county boss has said that he was chairing his first cabinet meeting since taking oath of office. ”Today I chaired my first cabinet meeting for my second term to lay out strategies for development and service to the people of our County. From now it is all systems go,” he said. President Uhuru Kenyatta who was opening the meeting warned governors against secession noting that his government will…

Suba South MP, John Mbadi has told Kahawa Tungu he cannot retract his statement as that would “mean I acknowledge Uhuru as the President.” He spoke to Kahawa Tungu minutes after being kicked out of the National Assembly after he refused to withdraw a statement that ‘Kenya has no President.’ Speaker Justin Muturi ordered the leader of minority for being disorderly and will remain outside for the ‘balance of this sitting.’ “I had important motions to second in the house and it was pertinent that I be in the assembly today but then gain, I could not be coaxed into…

A Wiper MP on Wednesday rubbished Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) list of nominees presented to the National Assembly by NASA. Ben Momanyi, Borabu MP said that the Kalonzo Musyoka led party had been overlooked in the ‘unconstitutional’ list. Wiper, he said commands at least five percent of the house membership something that did not reflect in the list of nominees. On the list was Aisha Jumwa (Malindi), Gladys Wanga (Homa Bay Woman Representative) and George Khaniri, Senator Vihiga county. ”Under this law, Wiper has a right to demand a slot in the PSC. We cannot have a situation where two…

President Uhuru Kenyatta is said to have been upset after the Jamhuri day fete at Kasarani stadium was ill attended. The head of state addressed an empty stadium during the national holiday, something never seen in the past. Sources say that he (Uhuru) had a sit down with Jubilee MPs who he lashed out at for not mobilizing the people. But the legislators instead put the blame on Interior Affairs Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho. They said that he should have made sure that citizens turned up in their numbers. Also to blame might have been Nairobi Governor, Mike Sonko and…

A section of Mombasa politicians have told Governor Ali Hassan Joho to work with the Jubilee government, if he still wants to be relevant come 2022. Former MPs Ramadhan Kajembe, Suleiman Shakombo and Mohamed Jahazi while speaking at Tononoka grounds during the Jamhuri day celebrations asked the ‘Sultan’ to ‘swallow his pride’ as his political future hang in the balance. They also urged Joho to drop the secession talk saying that he was using it to blindside the people. Former Likoni MP, Shikombo said that he (Joho) had failed to deliver his promises to the people hence the self determination…

Uchumi Supermarkets across Nairobi remain closed on Wednesday, 13 December for a restocking exercise. In a notice, the management noted that the outlets would open its doors on Thursday, December 14. ”The management wishes to inform the public that Uchumi Nairobi branches will remain closed on 13th December 2017 for restocking our shelves. All Uchumi staff will look forward to welcoming our valued customers back to our stores as we re-open for business on 14th December 2017.” The restocking was made possible by a Sh700 million loan from the government before the management comes up with a plan that will…

Juakali traders in Mombasa on December 12 held what should have been an after party to NASA leader, Raila Odinga’s swearing in ceremony. The party was held at the Express area in Mombasa’s central business district (CBD). Asked why they did not postpone the feast just like the shelved swearing in plans, one of them said that they had already purchased the foods and drinks and there was no going back. Read: Need A Plan For The Weekend? Here Are The Top Events Going Down The opposition put on hold plans to inaugurate Odinga as the People’s president after ‘wide…

Nguzo International, a sub contractor of Diamond Property Merchants specializing in locally manufactured green houses and imported greenhouse products has been accused by its clients of not paying up yet harvesting is on going. A source privy to the information says that the company has refused to pay its clients their dues even after putting up Sh320,000 per plot. The company is supposed to pay in full Sh200,000 to all its clients, in the second harvest season. But Nguzo, which has 1200 clients and undertaking 124 projects, on their website claims to have paid out all its clients monies amounting…

Jubilee has thrown its weight behind Kirinyaga Governor, Anne Waiguru as the Council of Governors vice chairman in the coming CoG election. The county bosses are scheduled to hold a retreat this Thursday, a first one after the hotly contested August 8 elections. Reports indicate that she will get the position based purely on gender balance. But the tyranny of numbers also factors in; with Jubilee having won over 25 gubernatorial seats edging out the opposition, which has 15 seats. Governors together with their deputies held a meeting at the Diani Reef hotel where those affiliated to the Jubilee leadership…

Nairobi National Park rangers on Tuesday had a long day after vehicle owners of Registration numbers; KCF 923C, KBC 543Y, KBX 516K and KCG 233H (Prado) are said to have woken up a lion only to start chasing it down. They were reported to the game rangers who confirmed that they had already banned the owner of KCG 233H from visiting all national parks. The other three, the game rangers said, were being waited for at the exit. Read: Drama In Court As Man Alleged To Be Governor Mutua’s Security Threatens To Shoot Wavinya Ndeti’s Son The fore mentioned people…

A Nyeri Member of the County Assembly (MCA) has died at the Outspan Hospital. Peter Weru collapsed while addressing the crowd at Nduduini Primary School, Mathira constituency during the Jamhuri Day celebrations. Confirming his death was Governor Mutahi Kahiga who said that the MCA was receiving treatment when he died. Before being rushed to Outspan, Weru had been taken to Jamii Hospital where his condition worsened. “He went into cardiac arrest when he was Jamii Hospital and decision made that he needed to be under intensive care unit. We received him in a very critical condition,” Dr Jeff Muigai said.…

City lawyer Donald B. Kipkorir wants the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the State House Deputy Chief of Staff, Nzioka Waita to take action against an individual who while tweeting on behalf of PSCU abused him. The individual referred to the lawyer as a ‘slayqueen and socialite lawyer.’ PSCU was replying to Donald’s tweet addressing Nairobi governor Mike Sonko and his deputy Polycarp Igathe on the rise of ‘mitumbas, kiosks and matatus’ in Nairobi’s Karen estate. ”Your Excellencies Gov. @MikeSonko & Dep. Gov @IgathePolycarp , when we moved to Karen, we…

Twenty people are feared dead following a multiple car crash at the notorious, dreaded Sachangwan area on the Nakuru-Eldoret highway. Reports indicate that a truck driver who was being chased by National Transport Authority (NTSA) officials lost control of the truck and hit oncoming vehicles; a Modern Coast bus, four Nissan Matatus, a truck and several other private vehicles. This comes hours after 13 other people died in a gruesome road accident, which occurred Monday night (December 11) at the Kamukuywa Bridge black spot on the Webuye-Kitale highway. Read: Woman Brutally Killed By Lover As Daughter Watches Last weekend, over…

President Uhuru Kenyatta on 11 December conferred presidential awards to Kenyans in recognition of their outstanding or distinguished services rendered to the nation in various capacities and responsibilities. On this year’s list are; ministers, academicians, athletes, business community, artistes et al. Making the prestigious list is Blogger Robert Alai who also doubles up as a cyber activist. Alai as many would describe him, is the voice of the voiceless. Mr Alai, a critic of both the opposition and the ruling regime, runs Techmtaa.com, a weblog that entertains and vilifies public officials in equal measure. Also on the list are; Citizen…