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The widow of freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi is dead. Mukami Kimathi is reported to have passed on at a Nairobi hospital on Thursday night. Her daughter Nyawira Kimathi, said the deceased developed breathing problems and was rushed to the hospital where she passed on shortly after. “On arrival at the hospital, she was received by the doctors but after several tests, they informed us that she wouldn’t make it, she died a few minutes late and we took her body to Lee Funeral Home, we left the mortuary at 4am when she was registered. we are waiting for President Ruto…

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance coalition party leader Raila Odinga has made new demands before the resumption of bipartisan negotiations with the government. Raila on Thursday stated that one of the new demands is that the process be broadened to include participants outside of Parliament in order to promote diversity. “We still believe the talks cannot be driven entirely and exclusively through a parliamentary process. There must be an avenue to be inclusive and allow for the participation of players from outside Parliament in the talks,” he said. According to the former prime minister, such a structure would open…

The Employment Act of 2007 is set to be reviewed by the National Treasury to include a 35% income tax on any monthly earnings over Sh500,000. Last year, President William Ruto revived a proposal to impose higher taxes on wealthy and high-income earning Kenyans. In his first address to the House, the President said that his administration would prefer to levy taxes from the money amassed by the wealthiest Kenyans than from workers and traders. It would apply to all properties such as real estate, cash, investments, business ownership, and other assets, less any debts. “The economic principles of equitable…

Acting Jubilee Party leader Sabina Chege says that the removal of former President Uhuru Kenyatta from the position was necessary to prevent the party from further disintegration. Speaking on Thursday, the Nominated MP claimed that the events that led to her change of allegiance reeked of betrayal, and Uhuru had made no attempt to lead in a progressive manner. Sabina who doubles as the deputy minority whip in the National Assembly, stated that “there is currently no law that binds us in this pre-election pact” in response to questions about her liaison with the Kenya Kwanza government despite being a…

The cost of applying for a US visa has been revised upwards. According to a statement from the US embassy, the modifications will take effect from May 30. The most popular nonimmigrant visa types’ application fees, which previously cost $160 (Sh21,800), will now cost $185 (Sh25,206). This applies to visas for travel, business, study, and exchange. Most petition-based visas, including employment and religious visas, will cost $205 (Sh27,928) instead of the current $190 (Sh25,885). Read: COVID-19 Pandemic To Blame For Visa Delay – US Embassy Explains “As of May 30, 2023, visa fees will be increasing for certain nonimmigrant visas.  Visitor…

Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo claims that his life is in danger. In a tweet on Wednesday, the lawmaker alleged that he is being trailed by an unregistered blue Subaru. The ODM MP said the motor vehicle operates from the Kabete police station and the occupants have been tasked with eliminating him. Amollo stated that the incident comes at a peculiar time after his security and that of others in the opposition was withdrawn. Read: Kenyans Smell Sinister Plot in Withdrawal of Uhuru’s Personal Security “So they’ve tasked shadowy operatives in motor vehicle KBZ 373 X blue Subaru to eliminate me! A…

Jubilee Party members loyal to retired President Uhuru Kenyatta have vowed to fight his ouster. The former head of state was on Tuesday axed as the party leader by a faction led by EALA MP Kanini Kega. The faction that is allegedly backed by the State picked Nominated MP Sabina Chege as his replacement on an interim basis. Speaking on Tuesday, Kega said the decision was met after a 22-member National Executive Council (NEC) met. Read: Sabina Chege Replaces Uhuru as Jubilee Party Leader Former Ndaragwa MP Jeremiah Kioni on Wednesday said Uhuru’s ouster was of no legal consequence as the…

Lawyer Cliff Ombeta is under investigation by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) amid claims that he has been practicing law without a license. According to the society, the relevant tribunal will submit a complaint once the investigations are complete and adequate evidence has been collected. “We note that there are allegations of the advocate (Ombeta) having practiced without a practicing certificate for the first part of the year and as far back as last year. The allegations are being investigated and when sufficient evidence is collected, a formal complaint against the advocate will be lodged with the Advocates Disciplinary…

Xiaomi Kenya has launched the highly anticipated Redmi Note 12 Series in Kenya. The four-all new devices; Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro, Redmi Note 12S, and Redmi Note 12, build upon the success of Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 12 Series.  These upgrades include the camera system, battery life, charging speed, and user-friendly design, all offered at an exceptional value.  Flagship Features that Inspire Users to “Live Vivid” The headline-maker in the Redmi Note 12 Series is Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G with its powerful triple camera system; featuring a flagship-level 200MP main camera with OIS,…

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has been replaced as the Jubilee Party leader. The EALA MP Kanini Kega-led faction on Tuesday replaced the former head of state with Nominated MP Sabina Chege. Chege will serve on an interim basis. Kega said the decision was reached following a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting earlier today. Read: Uhuru Calls a Jubilee Delegates Meeting Amid Infighting “The office of the party leader is hereby declared vacant and pending the decision of the NDC the hon. Sabina Chege will be the acting party leader of the Jubilee party,” the former Kieni MP said. Kega also noted…

Raila Odinga allied legislators were on Tuesday teargassed by the police as they attempted to deliver a petition at President William Ruto’s Harambee House office. The lawmakers were led by Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna and his Kilifi counterpart Stewart Madzayo. The lawmakers peacefully marched from Parliament Buildings to the head of state’s office but their plans were thwarted by police who dispersed them. “My 50 colleagues and I have been teargassed outside the Office of the President as we marched peacefully to deliver the People’s Petition. Gachagua told us we know where to find them. We do. We went there…

Pastor Paul Mackenzie has been re-arrested shortly after a Malindi Court closed a case against him. The suspected cult leader and his co-accused were nabbed outside the court and are set to be taken to Shanzu where they will face fresh charges. The seven suspects were driven off in two land cruisers under the escort of two police vehicles. Earlier, Malindi Principal Magistrate Ivy Wasike ruled that the court did not have the jurisdiction to hear terrorism charges against the accused persons. Mackenzie has been accused of manipulating people through skewed, extreme religious teachings and fear of the unknown in…

Pastor Ezekiel Odero’s followers on Tuesday assembled outside Shanzu Law Courts ahead of his arraignment. The believers asked God for the release of their preacher who has been in custody since Thursday last week. “Woooi Baba skiza maombi yetu, Hallelujah,” they shouted outside the courts. https://twitter.com/NationAfrica/status/1653279999921668097 His lawyers; Cliff Ombeta, Danstan Omari and Shadrack Wamboi, on Saturday, told reporters that 15 have died at their client’s church while seeking spiritual intervention. Read: Pastor Ezekiel Admits to 15 Deaths Within his Church Omari said that the deceased persons were in critical condition when they sought help from the preacher. “In the one…

Police have arrested the wife of controversial pastor Paul Mackenzie. Rhoda Mumbua Maweu was apprehended at her home in Mtwapa alongside her aunt on Monday night. According to the police, Ms Maweu is a person of interest in the ongoing Shakahola Massacre case. Her husband is expected in court today (Tuesday). He is accused of preaching a doctrine encouraging his followers to starve themselves to death. Read: CA Shuts Down TV Stations Linked with Pastors Ezekiel, Mackenzie Some of his victims are also said to have been strangled to death. Police said Ms Maweu is Mackenzie’s “human resource manager”, hence an…

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance coalition party leader Raila Odinga has said protests will kick off at 6 am. The opposition chief on Monday said the anti-government demonstrations will start at Central Park. Protesters will then head to IEBC headquarters at Anniversary Towers, Office of the President at Harambee House, the National Treasury and Public Service Commission to present petitions. Raila said the demos will be in line with Article 37 of the Constitution which grants freedom to peaceably and unarmed, to assemble, to demonstrate, to picket and to present petitions to public authorities. Read: Police Deny Azimio Permission to…