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Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has urged Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance coalition party leader Raila Odinga to quit politics. Speaking on Saturday, the legislator advised the former prime minister to instead groom a successor. According to the lawmaker, Raila’s five failed bids at the presidency have made him a liability for the Luo people and the country as well. He said that many individuals have sacrificed their lives and property while supporting Raila’s cause, but he has never returned to offer them his condolences. Read: Raila Hits Out at US Ambassador Whitman Over “Fair” Polls Remarks “You must be foolish…

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance coalition party leader Raila Odinga has taken issue with remarks made by US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman. The opposition leader spoke in Gem, Siaya county where he hit out at Whitman over 2022 polls. The envoy told an American Chamber of Commerce Regional Business Summit days ago that the August 9 polls were the “fairest” Kenya had held in years. This did not sit well with Raila who maintains that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) rigged him out. Read: We Are Also Looking for the IEBC Servers – DP Gachagua Tells Raila…

A boda boda rider has been charged with killing Banisa Member of Parliament Kullow Maalim Hassan. Philip Mweteli appeared before senior Principal Magistrate Esther Kimilu on Friday where he was also charged with dangerous driving, failing to stop after an accident, failing to report an accident and riding a motorcycle without a driving license. The court heard that the offense occurred on the night of March 25 along Mombasa Road in South C. Mweteli was released on a cash bail of Sh300,000 or an alternative bond of Sh500,000. Mweteli entered a not guilty plea for all counts. The legislator died…

Inspector General Japhet Koome says one police officer died on Thursday following the Raila Odinga-led anti-government demonstrations. In a statement, Koome denounced the violent acts and insisted that investigations had commenced. “As a result of yesterday’s demonstrations, one police officer in Kisumu succumbed to injuries sustained while on duty, 20 officers were seriously injured as they repulsed violent demonstrators,” said the IG. He added: “Property whose value is yet to b determined was destroyed as hooligans masquerading as protesters invaded private property.” Read Also: Raila Dares IG Koome to Arrest Him During Demos https://twitter.com/NPSOfficial_KE/status/1641739106496413699 The officer was attacked by rioters who…

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says the government is also looking for the IEBC servers. “The President could not even know where the server is stored because it’s not his work,” said Gachagua on Friday. “This server is being looked for in Mukuru Kayaba, in Koinange Street, I don’t know where they are looking for it. We are also interested to know where it is.” The DP said the opposition should stop disrupting businesses on a weekly basis with demonstrations. Read: Ruto, Gachagua to Blame for Chaos During Protests – Raila Gachagua also asked his boss, President William Ruto, to stay the…

Kenya Power has announced a brief system maintenance that will interfere with buying tokens and verifying token information. According to the utility company, the maintenance will begin on Friday, March 31, at 00:00, and last until Saturday, April 1, at 11:00. The USSD code and the “my power App” will also be unavailable during the maintenance window. “We wish to inform you that we will carry out system maintenance. As a result, the purchase of prepaid tokens and checking of token details via “977# and myPower App will be unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Stay Connected,” Kenya Power…

Tensions are high at the border of Narok and Nakuru counties after a group of youths attempted to invade Kedong Ranch. According to area county security agencies, police lobbed teargas to disperse the rioters. “We received reports that some members of the youth from the neighbouring community planned to invade the more than 75,000-acre expansive land and destroy property. We deployed anti-riot officers from 6am. They thwarted the attempt by the youths to invade the land,” said County Commissioner Isaac Masinde. But according to Narok East Sub-County Police Commander Jared Marando, officers encountered some 150 youths carrying crude weapons near the Ketraco…

At least 14 people have died after a Pwani University bus collided with a matatu at the Kayole Bridge on the Naivasha-Nakuru highway. Naivasha Deputy County Commissioner Kisilu Mutua on Thursday said there could still be more casualties in the bus. “That is the latest figure but the numbers could be higher. I am still getting updates from traffic officers and hospital authorities,” said Mutua. Pwani University Deputy Vice Chancellor James Kahindi said the students were heading to the Chepkoilel campus for a national sports event. He also noted that students left the institution aboard two buses with 120 students,…

Protesters on Thursday torched United Democratic Alliance (UDA) offices in Siaya County. This comes days after the ruling party’s offices in Kisumu were also set ablaze by angry anti-government protesters. The rioters broke into the offices, vandalized the premises, and carted away valuables of unknown value. They also damaged two motor vehicles and set two others on fire. Speaking after the incident, party secretary general Cleophas Malala said he would write to Office of the Registrar of Political Parties to withhold ODM party’s funds until they have paid for the danages. “As a party, we will write to the Registrar…

Rally driver Maxine Wahome has been released on a Sh2 million bond. On Thursday, High Court judge Lilian Mutende noted that the prosecution failed to convince the court why she should be denied bond. Justice Mutende cited Article 49 which states that the accused has a right to be released on bond with conditions unless there are other reasons to keep them in custody. “I hereby grant the accused a bond Sh2 million with surety of a similar amount. Further orders are that the accused deposits her passport in court,” Justice Mutende ruled. However, the court ruled that the accused…

President William Ruto has jetted back into the country after a four-day tour of Europe. The head of state landed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday at 8.45 AM. He was received by his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua among other high-ranking government officers. His return comes hours before opposition leader Raila Odinga readies himself to lead anti-government protests in Nairobi. The demos will also be taking place in other areas across the country. The opposition chief wants the head of state to lower the cost of living, stop dismantling the opposition by “buying” leaders, and open the IEBC…

The leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, Raila Odinga, has dared alleged rebel lawmakers to resign from their posts and seek new mandates from voters. On Wednesday, Raila stated that the rebels do not deserve to be in Parliament with ODM tickets yet they have purportedly proven allegiance to the ruling party. The leader of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party advised the legislators to resign and run for office again under the Kenya Kwanza Alliance. “Let parties remain as they are, if you were elected in Azimio remain in Azimio, and if you leave to…

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has banned protests within the capital. The governor said that no anti-government protests would be held in the city henceforth. According to Sakaja, the city had suffered severely from the demos led by opposition leader Raila Odinga. “Nairobi County has already hosted two of these demonstrations. We’ve borne the cost of the disruption so far: Nairobians have patiently put up with the disruption, and their taxes have paid for its aftermath,” he said. Read: Governor Nyong’o Suspends Protests in Kisumu, Team to Join Nairobi Demonstrators “In the spirit of devolution, I would advice the Governor Nyong’o, to…

Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang Nyong’o has suspended protests indefinitely. The governor said the team will instead join demonstrations in the capital city of Nairobi. “The people of Kisumu remain committed to the aspirations of Azimio La Umoja and its campaign for a better Kenya,” Prof Nyong’o said in a statement. The county boss said the Azimio National Council in consultation with the Kisumu county executive had resolved that the Kisumu team will join demonstrations in Nairobi. Read: Win for Azimio as Court Declines to Stop Protests “I would like to appeal to the people to work in tandem with enforcement officers…

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has denied claims that retired President Uhuru Kenyatta is financing the biweekly protests. Speaking to Spice FM on Wednesday, said if Uhuru was really the financier, then he had never seen the monies. “Anyone who is telling you Uhuru is funding the rallies, I have not seen that money,” he said. Sifuna said the ODM party gets money from the annual membership fee, which is paid at the beginning of the year. Each member is required to pay Sh5,000. Read: Ruto, Gachagua to Blame for Chaos During Protests – Raila “I am a contributor through my salary…