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Citizen TV news anchor Lillian Muli has flagged a blog post published on June 9 as bogus. The post claimed that the media personality was looking to date younger and “broke” men. But according to the mother of two, the post was “fake” “Fake! Stop this nonsense,” she captioned a screengrab of the said post. https://twitter.com/lillian_muli/status/1670325692418908160 Lillian who has been in two highly publicized relationships previously said she was no longer willing to settle for an ordinary lover. “Never settle for an ordinary lover, never settle for less than you deserve, you are so worthy of being loved so passionately…

President William Ruto has slammed Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba for voting against the Finance Bill, 2023. Speaking on Saturday during the Githunguri Dairy Cooperatives Society field day and expo, the head of state chided those who voted “No” saying they were opposing it because they are “privileged”. “These citizens helped you get a job but you don’t want a cut of your salary to fund the housing project. All MPs, including those in opposition who voted against the bill, are insincere. Let’s stop petty politics from the few who are against the move,” he said. “We must have a plan…

Water and Sanitation CS Alice Wahome has denied involvement in a tussle for a Karen home. In a series of tweets, the former Kandara MP asked Kenyans to leave her out of the drama involving a first time Murang’a MP and a CS. “That story of a house in Karen involving a CS, leave me out. I’m not the one. Sorry Kenyans on Twitter. You missed this one,” Wahome tweeted. https://twitter.com/WahomeHon/status/1670061354663784449 “Look for someone else. I’m not the one. I’m not looking for a house to live in,” she added. https://twitter.com/WahomeHon/status/1670061973159985153 Reports indicate that the first-time MP is allegedly selling…

Former Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Patrick Njoroge has reflected on his time at the bank. In a tweet, Njoroge said he leaves behind a world-class central bank with a dynamic and forward-thinking financial system. “Leaving @CBKKenya after 8 intense years. We faced massive challenges with courage and diligence. We leave behind a world-class central bank at the heart of a vibrant and innovative financial system. Thank y’all!” he wrote. He signed off with a link to a song by Brothers in arms title ‘In dire straits’. https://twitter.com/njorogep/status/1670027346038992898 He was appointed by former President Uhuru Kenyatta on June 2,…

Ward Representative for Chewani, Tana River County has died in a road accident in Kanagoni area on the Garsen-Malindi highway. Hamisi Idd lost his life on Saturday morning. According to Coast Police boss Tom Kimani, Idd died on the spot. He also told reporters that officers are looking into the incident. His remains have been moved to the Malindi mortuary. UDA secretary general Cleophas Malala said the incident had robbed the deceased’s family, friends, relatives, and the people of Tana River, a leader, father, husband, and friend from whom the hope of a better future was guaranteed. “May Allah grant…

The government is disregarding concerns about Kenya’s proposed leadership of the Sudan mediation team. The concerns were raised by Sudan’s army General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed on Friday said that Kenya remains dedicated to regional and international initiatives and would continue to actively take part in efforts to find amicable and long-lasting solutions to conflicts in the neighborhood. Mohamed emphasized that Sudan had presided over the IGAD Heads of State and Government meeting at which resolutions to give Kenya the chairperson of the IGAD quartet in charge of settling the Sudanese conflict were discussed and adopted.…

Education CS Ezekiel Machogu has issued a directive mandating that learning begins at 8 am and ends at 3:45 pm, inclusive of scheduled break times. The CS instructed school administrators to make sure that the overall number of learning hours is 6 hours. The minister stressed that the time allotted was adequate for efficient teaching and learning. Additionally, he said, the established deadlines will provide students plenty of time to read independently and participate in extracurricular activities. “The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Ezekiel Machogu, has asked primary and secondary schools’ headteachers to ensure teaching starts at 8.00 am and ends…

Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Passaris has denied ditching the opposition for President William Ruto’s camp. The two-time County MP on Wednesday voted in favour of the Finance Bill, 2023 despite the party position. Speaking on Thursday, however, the legislator maintained that she was firmly in ODM and would hold the government accountable. “I am still in Azimio and have been with ODM since 2007. I have supported Raila ever since, who has, in turn, supported us as candidates,” Passaris said. Read: Azimio MPs Boo Treasury CS During Budget Reading She told reporters that she backed the proposed law because the government…

Bongo star Ali Kiba’s estranged wife, Amina Khalef, wants him to set her free. Amina filed for divorce in 2022 citing neglect, stress and frustrations by in-laws. In her suit, Amina who hails from the coastal city of Mombasa claimed the singer has been unfaithful and has been verbally abusive. “The respondent (Ali Kiba) has made a mockery of their marriage by disrespectfully engaging in public displays of infidelity with various women in total disregard of the petitioner’s feelings,” she said in court papers filed on January 8, 2022. Read: Ali Kiba Walks Out Of Interview After Reporter Mentioned Wife Amina…

A section of Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance coalition party MPs on Thursday walked out of Parliament as National Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung’u introduced the 2023/24 budget. The opposition, Suna East MP Junet Mohamed said, rejects the FY 2023–24 budget, claiming that it is not in the best interests of Kenyans. “Azimio does believe in this budget. We do not think this is a budget meant for the Kenyan people. It is a budget meant for the Kenya Kwanza government so until we get a budget that is founded on the premise of the Kenyan people we will not…

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino on Thursday told a Nairobi court that he spent Sh58.6 million on Felix Orinda aka DJ Evolve. Babu is said to have shot the disk jockey at B Club in 2020. The legislator was appearing in court after it was found that he had a case to answer for misusing a firearm. “I took charge of life-saving of the initiative and endeavors of Felix Orinda as a leader. And that would be inconsistent with a person who intended to harm,” the MP told Milimani senior principal magistrate Bernard Ochoi. Read: Babu Owino to Buy Dj Evolve…

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has encouraged foreign investors to take advantage of Kenya’s current favorable economic climate. According to the DP, the government has put in place the essential measures safeguarding foreign investments. “This country is enjoying an administration that is focused and that has done away with bureaucracy and red tape to encourage investment,” he said during the Thursday AviaDev Africa Real Estate workshop. “All our agencies, our Cabinet Secretaries have clear and unequivocal instructions from the President not to subject investors to unnecessary bureaucracy and red tape.” Read: Coffee Cartels Poisoned My Brother Nderitu – DP Gachagua Claims He…

Embakasi East MP Paul Ongili alias Babu Owino has explained why he was absent on Wednesday night during the voting of the contentious Finance Bill, 2023. Babu said he was preparing for his court case with his lawyer. “I was not present today (Wednesday) in Parliament because my case has been scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday) in court for a defense hearing and I was with my lawyer,” he said. In his defense, the firebrand MP said, he was present during the morning session when Speaker Moses Wetangula announced that voting would take place next week. https://twitter.com/HEBabuOwino/status/1669049087390277643 He also disclosed that…

A heated discussion erupted on the National Assembly’s floor following the tabling of the Finance Bill, 2023. Members of Parliament from Kenya Kwanza supported the bill as their Azimio counterparts opposed the government’s agenda. MP for Molo Kuria Kimani and a member of the Finance Committee spoke in favor of the bill and asserted that the proposed 1.5% housing levy was appropriate. “We have incentivized manufacturers of electric motor vehicles, electric motorcycles, electric boda boda cycles so that in the long run we grow our manufacturing of electric buses, electric vehicles and not just that, we have zero-rated also their…

Women’s rights advocates have accused EALA MP David Sankok of encouraging rape culture. This comes just days after a viral video promoting the MP’s Osim Country Lodge in Narok stirred uproar. The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) found it appalling and highly distressing that the MP described the lodge as a location to hold women hostage and satisfy sexual cravings. “Such statements not only perpetuate harmful attitudes but also contribute to a culture of violence and objectification,” National Gender and Equality Commission chairperson Dr Joyce M. Mutinda said. Read: Sankok Quits Politics To Concentrate on Private Businesses She added: “We…