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Planned Special Jubilee National Delegates Conference (NDC) is still on, embattled Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has said. The former Ndaragwa MP on Thursday said the NDC convened by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta will take place on May 22 and 23. “It is important to tell Kenyans and members of Jubilee party that the NDC meeting will be held on the 22nd and 23rd of May,” he said during a press conference. He also asserted that Uhuru remains the party leader despite efforts by the Kanini Kega-led faction to oust him. “We have clarified the issue of the party leader, those…

Murder suspect Jowie Irungu has denied knowing his alleged victim, Monica Kimani. Testifying before Lady Justice Grace Nzioka at the Milimani law courts on Thursday, Jowie who was incarcerated for two years, said he had never met Monica. The court, however, heard that he knew the deceased’s brother, George, with whom he schooled. “I really don’t know Monica but I know the brother George. We schooled with him in 2012, we never met after that because I traveled outside the country then we later caught up on Instagram but we were to meet at Forty Forty, a place I used…

Safaricom Ethiopia through its newly established and wholly owned subsidiary; Safaricom M-PESA Mobile Financial Services PLC on Wednesday received the Payment Instrument Issuer License from the National Bank of Ethiopia enabling it to avail mobile financial services to its customers under the trademark M-PESA. Prior to issuing the license, The National Bank of Ethiopia amended the National Payment Systems Proclamation to provide the necessary regulatory framework for foreign-owned telecom operators to provide Mobile Financial Services (MFS) in Ethiopia, done in consultation with the industry players in the country. Safaricom Ethiopia has settled the requested investment protection fee, a payment to…

The owner of an estate where Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru’s Sh200 million house is located has described her as an unlawful tenant. Kihingo Village (Waridi Gardens) Limited now wants the county boss to deposit Sh10 million as security for costs. The upmarket estate owner told a court that it does not know how Waiguru moved into the premises. Further, a Kihingo director, Mr Gitahi Gethenji told the court that the governor owes them Sh104 million in rent arrears. “Waiguru has no legitimate claim to the property and has been an illegal and unlawful tenant since 2015,” he said. Read: EACC Relying…

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance coalition party leader Raila Odinga was on Friday denied entry into Shakahola Forest. The opposition leader was asked by the operation commander to seek permission from Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome. Raila protested the move saying he had traveled from Nairobi to see the graves. “I want to access the forest so that I can be able to see the graves, I can’t travel all the way and go back without seeing the scene,” he said. https://twitter.com/citizentvkenya/status/1654433057317744640 But the police boss told the ODM leader that the area was cordoned off and his…

Embattled Jubilee secretary general Jeremiah Kioni wants MPs Sabina Chege and Kanini Kega deregistered from the party. In a letter to the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP), Kioni wants the two removed from the Jubilee membership register. The former Ndaragwa MP wants Sabina kicked out of the party for dethroning retired President Uhuru Kenyatta as the party leader. The National Executive Committee (NEC) on Tuesday appointed the former Murang’a Woman Rep as the party leader in an acting capacity. Read: Uhuru Was Killing the Party – Sabina Chege Explains Jubilee Takeover But according to Kioni, the deputy minority…

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,…