Author: Eva Nyambura

Two NASA supporters were on Friday shot dead in Bondo during their weekly anti-IEBC protests as directed by their leader, Raila Odinga. The three are said to have been part of a rowdy group that stormed a police station with crude weapons. Two others sustained gun shot injuries and were rushed to Bondo Sub-county hospital. The police say that the people wanted to loot but witnesses say that they were felled while in the police station. A 73 year old woman and two others were shot during the protests in Migori. Police have dispersed Nairobi protesters who led by the…

Blogger Abraham Kiplangat Mutai also known as Lord Mutai on Twitter on Friday filed an appeal against the High Court ruling that saw ThirdWay Alliance presidential candidate, Ekuru Aukot included in the October 26 polls. Delivering the ruling, Justice Mativo said that IEBC infringed upon Aukot’s right to political participation. Lord Mutai, has however said that the judge erred in his judgement including one where he stated that the presidential candidate was discriminated upon. The applicant asked that the matter be heard without delay due to time constraints. The case will be heard on Monday, 16 October. READ: Three Judge…

Jubilee supporters living in the United Kingdom (UK) on Thursday camped outside the Chatham House, where NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga was delivering a lecture on October 12. The supporters sang and chanted pro-Jubilee slogans and asked Kenyans living in the Britain to vote for President Uhuru Kenyatta. Odinga supporters living in the US, in September staged protests in New York where they called for IEBC CEO Ezra Chiloba to resign. The former Prime Minister withdrew his candidature from the October 26 presidential polls saying that the commission was not prepared. IEBC has refuted NASA claims saying that they have…

Mombasa NASA supporters showed up in their numbers for the anti-IEBC protests even after acting CS Interior Fred Matiang’i banned demonstrations in the Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu CBDs. Leading the protests were MPs Badi Twalib, Abdulawamad Nassir among others. The protests are said to have turned ugly after police lobbed teargas canisters as the crowd approached the IEBC headquarters. The security officers are said to have beaten the protesters as others fled. The opposition has called for seven day demos starting 16 October. They are seeking to remove from office IEBC CEO, Ezra Chiloba from office. The NASA flagbearer Raila…

Embakasi East MP, Paul Ongili alias Babu Owino could lose his seat on October 18, should the High Court rule in favour of his opponent, Jubilee’s Francis Mureithi. The Jubilee candidate asked the court to nullify Babu’s win saying that he responded to the petition five days late. Mureithi through his lawyer, Ham Lagat said Owino’s late response was his way of consenting to the petition. Should the court rule in favour of Mureithi, a by-election will be called for the said constituency. The newly elected legislator had seven days to respond to the petition but only responded 12 days…

President Robert Mugabe on Monday reshuffled his cabinet and created a new ministry; Cyber Security, Threat Detection and Mitigation ministry. The ministry is being headed by former Finance Minister, Patrick Chinamasa who on Tuesday made changes to WhatsApp Group Administration policies. Effective November 1, 2017, WhatApp admins will be required a minimum of level 1 certification from the Border Gezi University of Cyber Security, Threat Detection and Mitigation. The minister also pointed out that it will be a criminal offense for members to belong to groups whose admins are unqualified. The members, Chinamasa said, will be ‘jointly and severally liable’…

Kenya’s all boy band Sauti Sol was on Thursday trolled on Twitter by the unforgiving Kenyans on Twitter (KoT) over anti-NASA, Jubilee remarks. They said: ”Tibim, Tialala & tano tena are all empty slogans with no data and development records attached to them.” The tweet did not sit well with tweeps. They said: READ: Hilarious Reactions To The Scramble For Food By Gusii Leaders At State House https://twitter.com/thomjoel/status/918440308081397760 https://twitter.com/errycar10/status/918473369942675457 https://twitter.com/thomjoel/status/918440552793767936 https://twitter.com/Disembe/status/918481114276212737 https://twitter.com/ngwata_/status/918508746220953600 https://twitter.com/Disembe/status/918482722905100288 The boys are yet to take a political stand but have on numerous occasions been to the State House. Do you have a story you want told?…

Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi has rejected Suba MP, John Mbadi’s nomination as the leader of minority. Muturi says that due process was not followed. He has ordered that NASA issue’s a new list by November 17 when the house resumes from recess. “I have received many letters, from ODM, Ford-Kenya, ANC claiming to have agreed on certain position. Surely, how do you expect me to make a decision? Please just follow the procedure as provided in the Standing Orders,”the Speaker said. “Please just hold a meeting, take proper minutes and have a final decision over the matters.…

Auma Obama, President Barack Obama’s younger sister, has criticized Kenyans on Twitter (KoT) who expressed their hate for the country. Ms Obama first expressed her disappointment with Prof Wajackoya who while on an interview at KTN said that he was ‘ashamed to be a Kenyan citizen.’ The Professor cited the election amendment laws that were passed by the National Assembly on Wednesday. He said that they (amendments) made Kenya ‘a laughing stock internationally.’ A number of Kenyans shared the Professor’s sentiments. https://twitter.com/frankjakolando/status/918345691176587264 But the ‘And Then Life Happens’ author rebuked their thinking saying that ‘you hate your country? Change it!…

Thirdway Alliance presidential candidate, Ekuru Aukot has lashed out at KTN journalist Dennis Onsarigo for referring to him as a ‘side show’ and saying that the country is in a ‘constitutional crisis.’ Onsarigo said: ”Kenyan Media must be brave enough and tell the country that we are facing constitutional crisis; the rest- laws, Aukot- are sideshows.” Replying to the journo, Ekuru said that he (Dennis) was acting like ‘an educated illiterate’ who does not understand what a constitutional crisis means. https://twitter.com/EAukot/status/918381287186067456 The High Court on Wednesday ruled that Ekuru be included in the fresh elections together with 7 other presidential…

Acting CS for Interior, Dr Fred Matiang’i has banned demonstrations within Kisumu, Nairobi and Mombasa central business districts. The ban comes in the wake of anti-IEBC protests by NASA supporters that starting October 16, will be held on a daily basis. ”In accordance with the law, due to the recent breach of peace as witnessed, the government will not allow demonstrations in Nairobi CBD, Mombasa and Kisumu,” the CS said. He also noted that the move was meant to protecting other Kenyans’ rights. ”Whereas every person has the right to peacefully demonstrate, the enjoyment of this right is not absolute.…

National Assembly Speaker, Justin Muturi has ordered that no guns be allowed in Parliament to safeguard the security of the law makers. The order comes a day after MPs Charles Njagua (Starehe) and Babu Owino (Embakasi East) were involved in a fist fight in Parliament’s media centre. Muturi has said that the MPs vehicles would go through strict searches before being allowed into Parliament premises. ”I wish to draw the attention of the house to concerns that have been raised with regard to the security and safety of members within the precincts of Parliament. Standing orders number 99, 100 and…

NASA leaders on Wednesday renamed Nairobi’s recreational park, Uhuru Park to Raila Odinga Grounds. Led by Siaya Senator, James Orengo, the opposition leaders expressed the irritation that comes with using the grounds and having to mention the President’s first name. They (NASA) have been using the grounds as their assembly point during the anti-Chiloba protests. ”Everywhere we go, Uhuru is being mentioned. So, from today as well as during our demonstrations, this park will be known as Raila Odinga Park. And so on Friday, we will meet at the Raila Odinga Park,” Orengo told the crowd. The opposition will starting…

Gatundu South MP, Moses Kuria has asked Inspector General of Police, Joseph Boinnet and Acting CS Interior Security Fred Matiang’i to exercise their powers and take action against NASA ‘goons.’ Kuria was referring to the a section of the opposition supporters who were caught on tape looting and destroying property during the ‘no reforms, no elections’ demonstrations. The legislator said the destruction was unprovoked and unacceptable. ”Dear IG Boinnet and CS Fred Matiangi. The wanton destruction of property and robbing of innocent Kenyans today in broad daylight by NASA goons is simply unacceptable. Enough is enough. Take action now. You…

Police officers have been accused of using live bullets on Wednesday to disperse National Super Alliance (NASA) supporters during their ‘no reforms, no elections’ protests. The bullets are said to have hit offices within Nairobi’s CBD area. The police have however denied using live bullets during the anti-Chiloba protests. A protester was on Monday shot in the leg by the police during the NASA protests but was said to have been trying to snatch a phone from a pedestrian along the Kenyatta Avenue. Earlier on in the day, protesters were caught on tape looting from Antonio’s Grill. READ: Muthangari Arms…