Author: Wycliffe Nyamasege

Authorities in parts of the northern state of Kashmir in India have issued a statement directing residents to register WhatsApp Groups they administer. In the message sent out on Tuesday, January 7, the police stated that the move is aimed at promoting peace and communal harmony. Some of the affected districts are Leh (Ladakh) and Kargil. The move, according to the police, will make the admins responsible for the content shared in their respective groups. The police warned members of the public against circulating “objectionable, incriminating video, audio, images and texts” saying action will be taken against culprits under relevant sections…

The government is not behind Miguna Miguna’s travel woes, a state counsel has told a Nairobi court. Appearing before High Court Judge Weldon Korir on Wednesday, state Attorney Christopher Marwa stated that the government is not aware of any reason why Miguna was barred from travelling to Kenya On Tuesday. Reacting to a fresh application filed by Miguna’s legal team led by Dr John Khaminwa, after the vocal barrister was denied boarding by Lufthansa airline and France Air, Marwa claimed that the government has not changed its position on facilitating Miguna’s homecoming. Yesterday Lufthansa and France Air confirmed that the…

In Miguna’s case, the Executive has continued to flex its muscles, proving for the umpteenth time that orders issued by the Judiciary no longer mean anything, especially when they are issued against top state officers. Attempts by the exiled lawyer to enter into his motherland on Tuesday were once again frustrated by the executive in total disregard of the orders issued on Monday by the High Court. On Tuesday night, it became clear that the government, the office of the President, in particular, has been bluffing on granting Miguna unconditional entry into the country despite and earlier stand that every…

Exiled lawyer Miguna Miguna has accused the government of frustrating his plans to enter Kenya despite a fresh order by the High Court. In a tweet, after he was barred by Germany authorities from boarding plane from Berlin to Kenya, Miguna says the government issued the red alert yesterday evening after the order directing the state to facilitate his entry. The firebrand barrister claims that the Kenyan government threatened to deny Lufthansa Airline landing rights if he boarded it to Nairobi. “The Office of the President issued a RED ALERT to Lufthansa last evening threatening to deny landing rights to…

The state does not have a problem with lawyer Miguna Miguna’s planned return into the country, Government Spokesperson Cyrus Oguna has said. Reacting to claims that the exiled lawyer had been blocked by Germany authorities from boarding a plane from Berlin over an alert issued by the office of the President, Oguna said the Foreign Affairs Ministry ‘will deal with the red alert’. “But that (red alert) is an issue that can be sorted by Foreign Affairs ministry,” he told Nation. He further added that Miguna has an assurance from the President that the government will facilitate his entry into…

Four students died in the wee hours of Tuesday morning following an attack by Al Shabaab militants in Saretho area, Daadab sub-county, Garissa County. Kenyan security teams responded during the 1 AM incident killing two gunmen. They also recovered Two AK47 rifles and two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from the militants. Deputy County Commissioner Kibet Bowen confirmed the incident saying the four students, who resided near the police camp, were hit by stray bullets. The gunmen are said to have attempted to destroy a communication mast when they were engaged by officers. Read: Al Shabaab Militants Attack US-Kenya Military Base…

Self-styled National Resistance Movement (NRM) General Miguna Miguna has been blocked from boarding a plane from Germany to Kenya. Speaking exclusively to Hot 96’s Jeff Koinange, the firebrand lawyer said that he has just received a red alert from Germany authorities telling him he can not board a flight to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) or any other African country. He left Canada for Germany on Sunday and was expected to connect to Kenya on Tuesday. Adding that the red alert was issued by the office of the President in Kenya, Miguna said: “In fact, the Kenya Government has demanded…

The High Court has ordered the Kenyan government to facilitate exiled lawyer Miguna Miguna’s entry into Kenya. In the fresh orders, Justice Weldon Korir barred the Immigration department and other State agencies involved in the case against interfering with Miguna’s return on Tuesday or any other date. Taking to his Twitter handle Miguna welcomed the ruling thanking his lawyers led by Dr John Khaminwa, Valentine Khaminwa and Jeremiah Otomwa for fearlessly fighting for his citizenship rights. https://twitter.com/MigunaMiguna/status/1214137586173775872?s=20 Miguna, whose Kenyan passport was illegally taken by the government, announced on Sunday that he had boarded a plane from Canada. Read: Miguna…

Ugandan Afropop star-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has been arrested. The firebrand Kyaddondo East lawmaker was arrested on Monday morning alongside several Ugandan leaders allied to the opposition as they made their way to a venue in the outskirts of the capital city where he was expected to conduct out public participation on his manifesto ahead of the general elections in 2021. Three journalists, who were covering the event, were also arrested. They are Kisekka Edward of NBS Television, NTV Uganda’s Arnold Sseremba and Ssematimba Bwejiire of Radio Simba. The meeting was scheduled to take place at Our Lady…

For a decade now, Personal Computer (PC) users have known Windows 7 as the most stable operating system released by tech giant, Microsoft. Over the period, Windows has been providing updates for the OS. However, that will end in a weeks time. Microsoft has for the umpteenth time urged Windows 7 users to upgrade to windows 10 before January 14, 2020. The day will mark the end of life (EOF) of of the popular OS that was released on October 22, 2009. What this means is that Microsoft engineers will stop providing technical assistance and software updates that help protect…

Police in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, are holding three people after they were arrested on Sunday evening as they attempted to force their way into a highly secured British military camp in the area. The three, who were arrested on suspicion of being terrorists, are being interrogated by Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) officers. Rift Valley police commander Marcus Ocholla confirmed the arrests saying the suspects were not armed. He, however, noted that at the moment police can not rule out terrorism. “The suspects have been subjected to thorough interrogation to establish what their plans were,” Ocholla said. “We cannot rule out…

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has re-opened Manda Aiport located in Lamu County after it was indefinitely closed on Sunday morning following an attack by Al Shabaab militants. In a statement on Sunday afternoon, Captain Gilbert Kibe, KCAA Director General,  stated that this is to allow normal operations to resume. “Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) wishes to notify aviation stakeholders and members of the public that after the early morning incident in Lamu County, the temporary closure of Lamu Civilian Airstrip operated by Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has been lifted allowing for normal operations to resume, ” said Kibe.…

Residents of Bamburi area in Mombasa were on Sunday left in shock after a pastor stabbed his wife severally before committing suicide during a church service over alleged domestic row. The man of the cloth identified as Elisha Misiko of Ground For Jesus Church reportedly stabbed his wife, who was sitting with him at the pulpit, on the back, hands and head leaving her for the dead. Witnesses say the pastor then committed suicide by slithering his own throat using the same knife. At the time of the attack, the church service was already underway. Read: Woman Stabbed 17 Times…

Manda Airport in Lamu County has been closed indefinitely following an invasion by Al Shabaab militants on Sunday morning. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has also suspended all inbound and outbound flights following the incident. Some of the airlines that have confirmed cancellation of their flights include Fly540 and Fly Skyward Express. https://twitter.com/Fly540Aviation/status/1213727455158165505?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkywardExpress/status/1213734832762695681?s=20 The airstrip is just next “Camp Simba” naval base that hosts US and Kenyan military troops. Read: KDF Speaks After Al Shabaab Launched Attack On US-Kenya Military Base In Lamu Earlier, a military source told Reuters that the militants were trying to access the base…

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has broken its silence over reports of an Al Shabaab attack at Manda-Magogoni naval base in Lamu County. In a statement, KDF stated that on Sunday morning at around 5.30 am there was an attempt by terrorists to breach security at Manda Air Strip. The attempted breach, KDF said, was successfully repulsed with four gunmen being killed. “The airstrip is safe. Arising from the unsuccessful breach a fire broke out affecting some of the fuel tanks located at the airstrip, ” said KDF. “The fire has been put under control and standard security procedures are…