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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 Amollo stated that the incident comes at a peculiar time after his security and that of others in the opposition was withdrawn.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…

Low income earners will starting July pay Sh300 instead of the existing Sh500 to the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), President William Ruto has announced. President Ruto said on Monday during the Labor Day fete at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi that there will now be an equitable base. “Yule ambaye mlikuwa mnalipa kwa NHIF Sh500 sasa tutateremsha chini ikuje Sh300… Na mimi ambaye ni rais nimekuwa nikilipa Ksh1,000 sasa mimi nitalipa Ksh27,500,” Dr Ruto said. “Everyone one of us is going to contribute 2.7 percent of their earning to NHIF so that we can carry this load of health equally.”…

There was light moment during the Labour Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens after a preacher said a prayer for opposition leader Raila Odinga. The pastor who prayed before the celebrations kicked off, asked God to enable Raila retire in peace. He also asked that the planned May 2 anti-government protests fail. “Tunaomba bwana mambo ya upinzani ikome. Tunamuombea ata Honourable Raila Odinga aweze Kuzeeka akiwa na amani wakati ako unaye ni wa retirement. Tunamuombea akue na amani akiwa kwa retirement mambo ya maandamano awachane nayo,” he said as the crowd burst into laughter. Loosely translates to: “We pray that the…

The new Kilifi County Police Commander is Fatuma Hadi, the former Directorate Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss for Kilimani. This comes in the wake of cultic activity in the area and the arrest of alleged men of God. In the changes, DCI for Nakuru West Stephen Ambani was promoted to the rank of County Criminal Investigations Officer (CCIO). The new team will report to their workstations on May 2 and join the DCI team in charge of the Shakahola massacre. Read: Pastor Ezekiel’s Followers Buried in Shakahola – Court Told The head of the investigations bureau at DCI headquarters Abdallah Komesha is…