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Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Friday disagreed with Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu over his visit in Kiambu County. Speaking at Tatu City’s groundbreaking ceremony of affordable housing units, Raila affirmed that he needed no permission to visit any county in the country. He mentioned: “I need nobody’s permission to come here. I can go to any part of Kenya without seeking anybody’s permission least of all the permission of a governor.” Read: Raila Odinga Heckled In Muhoroni As Residents Protest Against Gov’t Project He made this comment after Waititu insinuated that the African Union envoy on infrastructure and development…

Siaya Senator James Orengo has lit up social media after sharing his #FlashBack photo of himself while he was a student’s leader at the University of Nairobi. The Senior Counsel posted his image from the day he was elected to serve as the chairman of Student Organization of Nairobi University (SONU). “This is 1972 when I was elected to serve as the chairman of the Student Organization of Nairobi University (SONU),” he captioned. https://twitter.com/orengo_james/status/1134387119819022336 Read: Raila Is Not Behind DP Ruto Impeachment Motion, James Orengo His 1972’s photo however sparked curiosity from netizens who cheekingly asked his to reveal whether…

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has divulged that Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu’s wife Susan Wangari and their daughter Monica Njeri were indeed involved in the Ksh588 million scam. According to the anti-corruption agency, three companies owned by the governor, his wife and their daughter, are allegedly mentioned to have received kickbacks worth millions of shilling for irregularly awarded road tenders worth Ksh588 million. In an affidavit filed by the agency, the governor and some of his relatives received money through Saika Two Estate Develop, a company he owns with his daughter; Bienvenue Delta Hotel belonging to him and his…

The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) detectives have rescued fourteen victims of suspected human trafficking. According to the DCI detectives, the victims are believed to be Ugandan nationals. The 14 victims, underage girls, were rescued from Gikomba area. “14 Victims of suspected human trafficking, believed to be Uganda nationals, were today rescued from Gikomba area by DCI Detectives from @ChildDci .” Read: Human Trafficking Syndicate Busted, 31 Women Rescued In Mombasa They are believed to have been trafficked for child labour and the detectives noted that they are in a safe place. The DCI further noted that there are ongoing…

Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) board has sacked Managing Director David Kimosop following his alleged involvement in major scandals. The board has consequently replaced him with Francis Kipkoech, who will serve in an acting capacity. This was after the board of the troubled parastatal met on Thursday following the exit of Kimosop, whose leadership has been marred with various corruption scandals. Read: DP William Ruto Blames ODM For Jubilee Woes, Warns Them Against Spreading Propaganda According to a letter seen by The Standard, the meeting held by the board was following a circular from the Ministry of East Africa and…

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has warned Kenyans against falling for fake jobs following an alarming rise of fraud cases. In a statement issued on Thursday, the commission noted that it has received several complaints from Kenyans who have fallen into the trap after being hoodwinked to pay various amounts ranging from Ksh500 to Ksh10,000. According to the commission, the conmen have been asking victims to send the money through M-Pesa services which is alleged to be either for Medical Examination or clearance with the National Intelligence Service. Read: KRA Busts 57,600 Litres Of Ethanol Imported As Spaghetti Distancing themselves…

A Kenyan woman, Jelagat Cheruiyot, was on Wednesday found dead in Osborne Park Australia. Cheruiyot, 34, is stated to have been reported missing at Morley police on Wednesday by her relatives and friends who had not heard from her for days. According to her family, it seems like her body has been at the park for a while as they were unable to contact her for close to a week. Read: Governor Mandago’s Brother Found Dead In An Unfinished Building The Australia police noted that they found the deceased’s body in a top-floor unit block on Main Street by officers…

The High Court has fined Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o and his sister Ksh400,000 each for failing to attend the sentencing of a case with their kin. Issuing the fine, Justice Thripsisa Cherere instructed that to pay the allocated amount within 30 days or spend one month in jail. She further ruled that if the duo failed to comply with an earlier court order that directed them to produce documents of the estate then they will be liable to pay an extra Ksh50,000 each for every month. Read: Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o’s Mother Dies In Nairobi The two did not show…

US envoy to Kenya Ambassador Kyle McCarter on Thursday morning sparked a debate on social media following his post on the ongoing National Prayer Breakfast. Sharing a video of National Leaders led by President Uhuru Kenyatta dancing during the occasion, McCarter noted that the leaders had gathered to pray and ask for forgiveness for the sin of “thievery.” McCarter stated: “Kenyan leaders are praying and asking for forgiveness for the sin of thievery at the 17th annual National Prayer Breakfast. What a good start to take the nation on the path of prosperity the wananchi deserve. We must all do…

Deputy President William Ruto on Wednesday shocked a grieving mother after he personally called her to condole with her over the death of her daughter. The DP called the mother of Maureen Kinyua, who was the Secretary of an MCA from Nyeri. It is reported that the deceased was killed on May 24. Nancy, the deceased’s mother, was caught by surprise after she received the call from the Deputy President. Read: Propesa Apologize For Showing Up To DP Ruto’s Karen Residence In A Toyota Probox Captured in a video, DP Ruto said: “My name is William Ruto, I’m calling…

Acclaimed Radio Jambo presenter Massawe Japanni was on Wednesday involved in a road accident after a matatu rammed into her vehicle. Announcing the incident, Radio Jambo noted that the accident happened at Nyayo area in Nairobi. The presenter however noted that she was not injured during the accident which saw her Nissa X-trail’s windscreen be greatly damaged. Read: Popular Supersport Sports Presenter Robert Marawa Fired Via Text She stated: “Niko salama lakini bado nimeshtuka. (I am okay but still shocked).” Her car was hit by a matatu from Orokise Sacco, which also damaged her rear lights of the back left…

Kenyans have expressed their displeasure over their governors’ performances and the way they have been spending funds allocated to the counties. Following the revelation by government Auditor General Edward Ouko, Kenyans now want the County Bosses to be held accountable for every penny set aside for the counties. Appearing before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts and Investments, most governors have had a hard time accounting for county budgets. Read: Kiambu Governor Waititu Arrested By EACC Detectives In Graft Probe – Video According to the Auditor General, eleven counties had allegedly spent millions of shillings on state functions during the…

Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula has for the first time spoken about his involvement in the fake gold scandal that saw the ruler of United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum lose millions of shillings. Wetangula, who is reportedly a person of interest in the fake gold scam probe, has termed his involvement as a non-issue. According to the Bungoma Senator, he has also not received any summons from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Read: Senator Moses Wetangula Off To China As The Gold Scandal Heats Up Wetangula, whose supposed audio was leaked to the public two weeks…

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested three suspects connected with the murder of six watchmen in Kakamega. According to the detectives, the trio were separately arrested following an intelligence that began in Mukuru Kwa Reuben slum in Nairobi which later led them to Vihiga and Kakamega. “A detailed analysis on western murders & robberies led Detectives to Mukuru kwa Reuben where 28yr-old Fanuel Andayi was arrested and a robbed phone-stolen on the night the watchmen were murdered,was recovered & it led Sleuths to Butere where 28yr-old Aziz Amwayi was also nabbed,” the DCI mentioned. Read: Kakamega…

Uasin Gishu County Governor Jackson Mandago’s brother has been found dead at an unfinished building in the outskirts of Eldoret. The elder brother of the county boss was found in an incomplete building at Chepkanga market which is 10 kilometers from Eldoret town. According to Uasin Gishu police officers, the man is believed to have been murdered elsewhere and his body dumped in Chepkanga. Read: Administration Police Officer Commits Suicide In Umoja After Argument With Wife Speaking on the issue, Moiben Deputy County Commissioner Lilian Langat noted that investigations into his death have already been launched. “Indeed, several people have…