Author: Eva Nyambura

The vocal and controversial Embakasi East Mp, Paul Ongili or better known as Babu Owino on Saturday admitted to taking an illicit brew. According to Mr Ongili, the law does not prohibit its citizens from enjoying their favourite drink and in his case, chang’aa. “There is no law in this country that prohibits Kenyans from consuming chang’aa. People should be allowed to enjoy their favourite drinks,” he told eDaily. The former University of Nairobi student leader said he grew up watching his mother sell the brew for a living. “I remember we struggled so much.My mum used to sell chang’aa…

William Mwangi, a Kiambu politician was on Saturday shot dead inside his car after leaving Club U-Turn at around 3 am. Mwangi was vying for MCA Lari Kirenga on a Jubilee ticket but lost in the primaries. According to the police, the engineer was shot twice in the head and on his hand. Witnesses said that a police officer approached him and his friends in the club after watching football matches. The confrontation left the officer with an injured face. The club Manager, George Karuga confirmed the same saying that the bouncers took the officer out of the bar. A…

NASA principals were on Sunday walked out of Prophet Owuor’s prayer rally that was held at the Central Park. Both Raila Odinga and Moses Wetangula are said to have walked out of rally after the event organizers failed to give them a chance to address the congregation. The congregation was celebrating the rising from the dead of Mama Rosa who hails from West Pokot. Ms Rosa was raised from the dead by the prophet. The opposition was supposed to hold a prayer vigil outside the Supreme Court but their request was denied by Nairobi Police Commander, Japheth Koome. Read: Bodies…

The Presidential petition at the Supreme Court started on Saturday evening with NASA’s lead counsel, James Orengo arguing that the IEBC rigged the election in favour of the 3rd respondent, Uhuru Kenyatta. In his submission, Orengo claimed that the forms 34As provided by the electoral commission were infactnot the original forms. He said the security features on the original forms were missing in the ‘fake’ forms presented by the IEBC. “Some of the bar codes translate to some place in France not even Kenya,” Orengo alleged. The Siaya Senator also claimed that some forms 34B did not have the…

Samburu West Mp elect, Naisula Lesuuda has her eye on the Deputy Speaker position in the National Assembly. Ms Lesuuda on Friday said she her passion for leadership pushed her to apply for the position that was previously held by Dr Joyce Laboso, Governor Bomet. ”My passion for leadership is not unknown to many Kenyans and it is for this reason that I have decided to submit my application for the Deputy Speaker’s position.” The former journalist with Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) also highlighted some of her roles in the 11th Parliament where she served as the Chairperson of the…

Paul Ongili or Babu Owino as the Embakasi East Mp elect is popularly known has reaveled his 10 year plan. Babu while speaking on Citizen on Friday said he will be contesting for governor Nairobi in 2022 and President in 2027. “I will go for Nairobi Governor and in 2027 I will be your president so zoea rais wako mapema,” he said. The former University of Nairobi student leader said he will fight for the rights of the oppressed. Read: Outrage As MPs Refuse To Take Pay Cut “Because of my services to the students I was elected three consecutive…

Four bodies have been recovered in Lake Victoria by Usoma Beach residents. The bodies are said to have been in body bags used by the police during the post election protests. Governor Anyang Nyong’o on Saturday visited Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital mortuary where the four corpses were taken. One of the four bodies brought in by the police on 23, August 2017 is said to have had two holes in the chest and seemed like it has been in the water for about two weeks. The bodies were allegedly dropped into the lake by a police chopper…

The police will seal off Wabera street, City hall way and Taifa road in a bid to avoid ‘unnecessary interruptions’ as hearings start at the Supreme Court from 7pm Saturday. Speaking to the media, Judiciary Chief Registrar Anne Amadi said the court has special badges prepared for those who will be accessing the court. Due to limited space, she pointed out that only lawyers and judges in the petition will get the badges. “The court room is so small. It takes a maximum of about 60 people and we already have about 34 lawyers who will be participating,”…

There was panic at the Kisumu county offices on Friday after Deputy Governor Mathews Owili got to work before his staff. The staff were caught unawares and now fear being reproached for reporting to work later than their boss. The Deputy Governor is said to have been in his office by 6.45 am. Owili waited for his staff who arrived as late as 9 am. Read: Mudavadi Viciously Attacked By State House Director The county officers are said to have only emulated their former boss, Jack Ranguma who arrived later on in the day. Ranguma got to his meetings…

High court has upheld the plastic bags ban saying conserving the environment takes precedence over commercial interests. Justice Bernard Eboso said conserving the environment would be threatened if the ban was suspended and public interest at risk. Fredrick Njenga and Stephen Mwangi, two plastic bags importers filed the case protesting the decision. Read: NASA To Hold Prayers Outside Supreme Court Ahead Of Petition Hearing The duo said that the six-month timeline was not enough for them to clear stock and fulfill contractual obligations. “The subject notice is unconstitutional because it is not in keeping with the principles of good governance…

Former Chief Justice, Dr Willy Mutunga on Friday blasted the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company for disconnecting water supply to his home for a year. Dr Mutunga took his rant online explaining how the company illegally and inhumanely disconnected his water when he did not owe them any money. He has is now seeking to reach other city residents who share his sentiments to create a ‘Clean and Safe Water In Adequate Quantities’ movement. Read: NASA To Hold Prayers Outside Supreme Court Ahead Of Petition Hearing https://twitter.com/WMutunga/status/900847182865215489 https://twitter.com/WMutunga/status/900848204916432896 https://twitter.com/WMutunga/status/900849210765053952 https://twitter.com/WMutunga/status/900850098825048064 https://twitter.com/WMutunga/status/900850649172246533 https://twitter.com/WMutunga/status/900851260412366849 https://twitter.com/WMutunga/status/900852017631047680 https://twitter.com/WMutunga/status/900852713336037377 https://twitter.com/WMutunga/status/900853396021923841 https://twitter.com/WMutunga/status/900854073666281478 https://twitter.com/WMutunga/status/900854773020229632 https://twitter.com/WMutunga/status/900855421006733313 Nairobi County…

NASA elected leaders have been invited to attend a prayer vigil on Sunday, 27 August outside the Supreme Court. The event will kick off at 11 am. Also present will be the Principal, Raila Odinga who will preside over the event. The Presidential petition hearing will start on Monday. Read: NASA Leaders To Hold Protests Outside Supreme Court The coalition’s legal team led by James Orengo, said they will expose the fraud and forgeries committed during the election. President Uhuru Kenyatta in his response to the petition filed against him said he and his deputy were not ‘computer generated leaders.’…

Eric Ng’eno, PSCU Director of messaging on Thursday blasted Amani National Congress (ANC) party leader and NASA co-principal, Musalia Mudavadi referring to him as a ‘colourless politician’ who has become a ‘reckless, habitual liar.’ “Without regard for plausibility, probability and believability, Mudavadi has energetically plied the world with shameless figments of the most outlandish order, causing widespread concern about his welfare,” Ng’eno said. Mr Ng’eno was responding to his statement in which he said President Uhuru Kenyatta victory was a product of ‘organized crime.’ Read: ODM Distances Itself From Gladys Wanga’s Statement Opposing Pay Cut ANC leader also said Kenyatta…

IEBC has termed National Super Alliance’s (NASA) petition disputing President Uhuru Kenyatta’s win in the just concluded August 8 election as vague. The commission’s response to NASA’s petition said it was solely based on generalities, misconceptions and lacked particulars as required by the law. The Wafula Chebukati led electoral body filed their response right after Kenyatta’s legal team submitted theirs. “The Respondents state that they verified and accurately tallied the results of all the candidates in Page 6 of 25 declaring the results of the presidential elections in accordance with Article 138 (10) of the Constitution,” the response read in…

Newly Elected Nakuru Senator, Susan Kihika has been accused of hating her alleged husband’s kids from his first marriage to Beatrice Wanjiku. Ms Wanjiku moved to court to challenge Sam Mburu’s plea for custody saying that his wife hates their two kids. “The children have complained to me about the applicant’s wife who hates the children, orders them away from her and violently swears at them that she never wants to see them again. When the stepmother is asked why she behaves that way, she says the children are ‘grumpy’ and call her grandy on account of her advanced…