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Kenyans have taken to social media to demand the release of Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, who was arrested on Monday afternoon. The legislator was arrested by Ugandan police while he was on his way to Busabala for a press conference where he was scheduled to speak out on police brutality, injustice and abuse of authority. Like the previous times, Kenyans have weighed in their voices appealing for the release of Bobi Wine. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino together with his Nyando counterpart Jared Okello led the conversation by threatening to cross over to Uganda to join…

A Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) officer allegedly shot dead three of his relatives at Jua Kali in Eldoret. According to reports, the soldier drove himself to the homestead where his kin were at around 5:30 am on Tuesday. Upon his arrival, the KDF officer opened fire at the home killing his aunt and his two uncles. He then turned the gun to himself and committed suicide. Confirming the incident, Eldoret West police officer have launched further investigations into the incident. Speaking to KTN News, the son of the woman who was murdered revealed that the KDF soldier did not explain…

Former National Land Commission (NLC) chair Muhammad Swazuri’s co-accused in the Ksh109.8 million scandal have gone into hiding. According to a source close to Nation, the two directors of a company linked to the multi-million fraud case are currently in hiding and are being hunted down by Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The directors of Mombasa-based Tornado Carriers Ltd are Mr Nazir Ahmed Matabkhan and Mr Shakil Ahmed Khan. Speaking on the two, Mombasa EACC boss Japheth Baithalu told Nation that the two have been missing since the arrest and charging of Swazuri. Baithalu noted: “Our officers have been after…

The Mombasa Port has become a garage for 438 vehicles as the importers have failed to offset the high duty charges imposed by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). As if that were not enough, KRA has now threatened to auction the vehicles if the importers failed to clear them by May 15. That leaves the importers with only two weeks before their cars are ‘disposed.’ According to the records, the impounded vehicles include high-end brands such as Range Rover, Toyota Land Cruise V8, Land Cruiser and BMW X5. In March, KRA did a review on it’s valuation schedule , the…

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri has fired National Cereals and Produce Board acting Managing Director Albin Sang. In a statement shared on Monday, the CS noted that he had consequently appointed the deputy director agriculture, Zachary Magara, to replace Sang. Before his appointment at Kilimo House, Magara served as the head of Horticulture. Albin Sang was appointed as the acting managing director in March, 2018 following the resignation of Newton Terer. Terer stepped aside to allow for the completion of investigations by the Board Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Director of Criminal Investigation (DCI) over an alleged…

There was drama as Kiambu County Finance Chief Officer Faith Njeri and her driver Harrison Kung’u were last week arrested for allegedly being in possession of fake US dollars worth Ksh67,000. But according to Kiambu County governor Ferdinand Waititu, the arrests were politically motivated adding that the detectives included unfounded accusations on the suspects charge sheet. In fact, he noted, it is not a crime for a woman to have money in her car. Speaking in Juja over the weekend, Waititu aka Baba Yao further noted that his detractors have been using the fight against corruption to mud sling his…

Uganda Radio Stations have been warned against hosting members of the opposition party including Dr Kizza Besigye. Speaking on the matter, the chairperson of Lango Radio Owners Association Mr JB Okello Okello noted that several radio station managers had been warned against hosting authorities from the opposition party. This was revealed after stations in Lira District in northern Uganda refused to host leaders from the opposition ahead of their planned meetings over the weekend. Mr Okello mentioned: “They (authorities) did not make any formal communication to the radio stations but there have been a lot of threats from the security…

Amani National Congress (ANC) party leader Musalia Mudavadi on Saturday lectured politicians against politicking at funerals. Addressing mourners at the Kabarak University in Nakuru, Mudavadi condemned politicians who often attend funerals and drive their political agendas despite not knowing who the deceased is. Speaking at the funeral mass of Jonathan Moi, Mudavadi asserted: “I would like to urge my fellow politicians against politicking at funerals. “You would find a politician doesn’t know who the deceased is, their gender, or name. But leads the pack in politicking when he or she is handed the microphone to speak,” he stated. He further…

Deputy President William Ruto and his Rift Valley political rival Baringo Senator Gideon Moi on Saturday extended a handshake during Jonathan Moi’s funeral service. Ruto, who arrived at the service held at Kabarak University, was seen shaking hands with Gideon before he too his seat. In what is referred to as a rare show, the two shared the same platform during the ceremony that attracted thousands of mourners. Gideon, however, did not stand up when DP Ruto went shook his hand, which is contrary to his action when Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka arrived. The Baringo senator could be seen…

Citizen TV Kiambu correspondent was on Saturday morning roughed up by security personnel while trying to gain entry into a wedding taking place in Kiambu. Charles Gikunga sustained injuries while attempting to capture a wedding ceremony which turned chaotic after a married man was caught tying the knot with another woman. According to the report, the groom, though is separated from his first wife still remains legally married to her since their divorce has not been finalized. With the fear that her soon-to-be husband’s former lover would try to disrupt the ceremony, the bride is noted to have hired security…

Police have arrested at least 10 people over the killing of Red Cross Volunteer, Amina Bakari, in Lamu. Ms Bakari was hacked to death in Mbwajumwali village, Lamu East, four days ago. According to reports, Bakari, who was also a Nyumba Kumi official, was murdered by unknown assailants as she closed her shop at around 11 pm. It is noted that her body was discovered by neighbors, who rushed her to Mbwajumwali dispensary where she was pronounced dead on arrival. Speaking to the media, distressed neighbors called on the police to begin a door-to-door crackdown to find Bakari’s killers. Lamu…

Lawyer Assa Nyakundi has moved out of his Muthaiga North Estate residence to rent an apartment in Kilimani pending his court hearings. His move follows the decision by his wife and son to testify against him. The city lawyer was prompted to move from his home following an application by the prosecution that questioned how he would continue staying with the family yet some of the witnesses in the case are his family members. Nyakundi, through his lawyer Cliff Ombeta, told the court that he had made arrangements to move out and stay at Aden Valley apartments until the matter…

A police officer has been arrested on Friday in connection with the Ksh14.5 million Barclays Bank heist. According to a report seen by Kahawa Tungu, the police officer, George Gachungui Njoroge, was arrested by ECCU officer from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters. Officer Njoroge, who is attached to operations at Isiolo area, was arrested for the offence of conspiracy to commit a felony which is contrary to section 393 of the penal code. He is also accused of conspiring with others to steal from Barclays Bank ATM between 15 and 20 of April, 2019. The officer’s arrest follows…

Lawyer Assa Nyakundi has been charged with manslaughter at Kiambu Law courts on Friday afternoon. The lawyer who admitted to shooting his son is expected to take a plea at Kiambu Law Courts before moving to Makadara Law Courts. He was arraigned in court on Friday after he was discharged from Nairobi Hospital where he had been receiving treatment for a high blood pressure complication. Nyakundi shot his son Joseph Nyakundi on March 17, on their way home from church. Joseph was later pronounced dead on arrival at the Aga Khan hospital. According to the a statement recorded, Nyakundi is…

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru’s husband and lawyer Kamotho Waiganjo has taken to social media to narrate how he saved his daughter’s hairdresser’s marriage. Taking it to social media, Waganjo narrated how he once received a phone call of a man who accused him of snatching his wife. Waiganjo, who recently tied the knot with Waiguru in a traditional wedding, mentioned that the agitated man warned him to “leave his wife alone.” According to Waiganjo, the man alleged that he (Waiganjo) has been sending money to his wife regularly. “Who’s this nut I wonder? His evidence? He’s gone through her phone…