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All Eyes on Mo Salah as Flying Liverpool Host Atletico Madrid

by Musa Abdirahman
written by Musa Abdirahman

All eyes will be on red-hot forward Mo Salah when Liverpool host Atletico Madrid in the Champions League this season.

The Egyptian wizard has cemented his place as one of the greatest players in Europe, having scored already scored 15 goals in as many games this season.

He will be looking to add to his five in the Champions when Spanish side Atletico visits Anfield.

Salah needs to grab headlines quickly especially after the heroics of rivals Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski.

Ronaldo scored a brace to salvage a draw for Manchester United against Atalanta while Lewandowki grabbed headlines with a hat-trick in a 5-2 victory against Benfica.

Punters looking to invest their money should seriously consider staking on Salah to score first in the match.

Triple5bet have this outcome at 4.78 odds which is really lucrative considering the fact that he opened the scoring within eight minutes in this reverse fixture.

Salah’s goalscoring form and considering the fact that he is also on penalty duties makes this outcome very possible.

Liverpool are the only team in Europe’s top 5 leagues who have not lost a match so far. Bookmakers expect the reds to extend their stellar form with a win against Diego Simeone’s men.

Therefore, a home win in this fixture should be straight and at 1.72 odds on Triple5bet, a really good option for punters.

Other Champions League Fixtures on Wednesday are:
Sporting CP VS Besiktas – Kick Off 2045
Sherrif Tiraspol vs Inter Milan – Kick Off 2045
Dortmund vs Ajax – Kick off 23000
Manchester City vs Club Brugge – Kick Off 2300
RB Leipzig Vs PSG – Kick Off 2300
All these matches are available for betting on Triple5bet, the home of boosted odds in Kenya.
Triple5bet has mouthwatering bonuses for both new and existing customers. New customers get 100% bonus on their first deposit.
All you have to do is to open a new account at triple5bet.com, deposit and stake any amount from Ksh 50 to Ksh 5000 and claim your 100%.
All existing customers also get a 50% bonus on their first stake of the day. These guys really know how to take care of their customers.

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Entertainment

“One Night Stand With Protection,” How Eric Omondi ‘Miraculously’ Got Jacque Maribe Pregnant

by Musa Abdirahman
written by Musa Abdirahman

Controversial comedian Eric Omondi has opened up on how he allegedly got journalist Jacque Maribe pregnant.

Taking to his official instagram account of Tuesday evening, the funny man revealed that he first met the former Citizen TV anchor in 2021 at Radio Africa Group.

At the time, Eric Omondi says, Jacque Maribe was working at Kiss TV. The comedian was working at Radio Jambo at the the said period.

According to Eric Omondi, the company held a party for its staff on one night, and after having some few glasses of liqour, he happened to make out with Jacque Maribe in a one night stand.

“So we met at Radio Africa in 2012. I was working at Radio Jambo and Jacque was working at Kiss TV. So one Random night after a Radio Africa Staff Party and after afew bottles of whiskey and wine glasses Jacque and I happened,” reads his post in part.

He went ahead to reveal that at the time, the TV girl was dating one of her fellow journalists at then at KTN, which made them use protection while making out.

“It was really a one night thing because she was dating KTN’s Sam Ogina at the time. WE USED PROTECTION!!!” said Eric Omondi.

However, according to the comedian, Maribe could later, just after two months, claim that she was pregnant.

Eric Omondi allegedly requested for DNA but the journalist has refused.

Below is Eric Omondi’s long Instagram post.

“So we met at Radio Africa in 2012. I was working at Radio Jambo and Jacque was working at Kiss TV. So one Random night after a Radio Africa Staff Party and after afew bottles of whiskey and wine glasses Jacque and I happened.

“It was really a one night thing because she was dating KTN’s Sam Ogina at the time. WE USED PROTECTION!!! After two Months Jacque tells me she’s Pregnant!!! I immediately ask her how since we used Protection???

“She then tells me “It doesn’t matter the mother always knows who the Father is and that I am the Father!!! During the entire Pregnancy nothing happened and we barely saw each other.

“Roughly 4 months after the baby was born Jacque called me and asked me if I would help or be part of the baby’s life. I asked her for a DNA test so that I could comfortably be part of the baby’s life and SUPPORT fully.

“She got very offended and Refused my request. For 7 seven years I have begged Jacque to allow us have a DNA Test and she has CONTINUALLY refused!!!

“ Idont mind supporting the child but if you want me to be FULLY PRESENT and SUPPORTIVE, if you Want me to be a FATHER. Then we have to do the RIGHT THING!!!!“

Follow the link below to see original post on Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CVyFKRSgPHW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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Triple5bet Brings Western to a Standstill After Launching Mega Ngarisha Team in Bungoma

by Musa Abdirahman
written by Musa Abdirahman

Football fans in Bungoma had a reason to celebrate over the weekend after a team from local betting firm Triple5bet pitched camp in the town, located in Western Kenya.

Triple5bet awarded full kits to two football teams in Bungoma, one of the hotspots for local football talent in Kenya.

Ask any upcoming footballer about the challenges they face in their careers, and the answer is almost unanimous – lack of kits.

Triple5bet understands these challenges and that is why they came up with their Ng’arisha Team, a mega project which will see the firm award kits to hundreds of grassroot football clubs.

The Ng’arisha Team Project has already seen the firm award teams from underprivileged areas in Nairobi like Kibera, Githurai and Eastlands.

Teams from Kisumu, Kakamega, Eldoret, Machakos, Nakuru and Thika have also benefited from the Ng’arisha Team Project. The Triple5bet management says they intend to traverse the whole country and reach the remotest of teams with these projects.

“This is just the beginning; we have so much more in store for our local teams” a senior manager at the firm said, adding that the initial plan is to kit two teams from every area before they expand.

Though a new entrant in the Kenyan betting industry, Triple5bet have set themselves apart from their peers with very ambitious society building projects.

The firm also has mouthwatering bonuses for both new and existing customers. New customers get 100% bonus on their first deposit.

All you have to do is to open a new account at triple5bet.com, deposit and stake any amount from Ksh 50 to Ksh 5000 and claim your 100%.

All existing customers also get a 50% bonus on their first stake of the day. These guys really know how to take care of their customers.

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Champions League Predictions & Best Odds As Man United, Barcelona Face Tough Away Games

by Musa Abdirahman
written by Musa Abdirahman

The penultimate Champions League match day is here starting with some scintillating games on Tuesday.

Former European powerhouses Manchester United and Barcelona face tricky away games tonight, and any misstep could see Cristiano Ronaldo, who has won five Champions League titles, play in the Europa League for the first time in his career.

Ronaldo scored a late winner when the Red Devils beat Atalanta 3-2 at Old Trafford. However, the game could have been beyond reach for Reds were it not for David De Gea’s heroics and Atalanta’s wastefulness in front of goal.

It will be a totally different story when Atalanta host Ole Gunnar’s men on Tuesday evening. Atalanta have quite a remarkable record this season, having only lost twice in front of their own fans. They need points if they are to qualify for the next round.

That coupled with the fact that United have lost seven of their last 12 Champions League matches makes this a very tricky tie.

Our pundits are predicting a home win in this fixture. Triple5bet have placed an Atalanta win at 3.04 odds, which I must say is very high considering Manchester United’s recent woes.

Spanish giants Barcelona are even in a worst possible shape ahead of a trip to Ukranian side Dynamo Kiev. Barca are currently third on the log and out of the qualifying spots for the next round. They need to beat Kiev and hope that Bayern beats Benfica.

However, that is easier said than done as Barcelona have not won any of their away matches this season. To make matters worse, they have only scored one goal away from home since August.

The club was forced to fire Dutchman Ronald Koeman last week but even that did not inspire immediate change of form as they were held to a draw by minnows Alaves.

Barcelona are the favorites in this fixture but something tells me Dynamo Kiev may surprise us. That is why I am predicting a home win at 5.06 odds on Triple5bet.

If you are crazy enough to go with an Atalanta win and Barcelona loss, you have a whopping 15 odds on Triple5bet. A Ksh 100 stake gives you some Ksh 1183after tax. It is a risky bet but also highly rewarding at the same time.

Other Champions League Matches on Tuesday are:

Malmo vs Chelsea – Kick Off 2045

Wolfsburg vs RB Salzburg – Kick off 2045

Bayern vs Benfica – Kick off 2300

Juventus vs Zenit St. Petersburg – Kick Off 2300

Sevilla vs Lille – Kick Off 2300

Villareal vs Young Boys – Kick Off 2300

All these matches are available for betting on Triple5bet, the home of boosted odds in Kenya.

Triple5bet has mouthwatering bonuses for both new and existing customers. New customers get 100% bonus on their first deposit.

All you have to do is to open a new account at triple5bet.com, deposit and stake any amount from Ksh 50 to Ksh 5000 and claim your 100%.

All existing customers also get a 50% bonus on their first stake of the day. These guys really know how to take care of their customers.

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Crime & Investigations

Arrest Warrant Issued Against Nyali MP Mohammed Ali Over a Terror Suspect

by Musa Abdirahman
written by Musa Abdirahman

Nyali MP Mohammed Ali alias Moha Jicho Pevu may face arrest any time.

This is after an arrest warrant was issued against him a terror suspect Nordin Abdallah alias Kamanda, whom the lawmaker had stood surety for failed to appear in court on October 4, 2021 and on November 1.

Abdallah was charged with the offense of being in possession of radicalization articles vide case number 846/16.

“Noordin  was arrested in 2019 at Shimoni in Kwale while conducting recruitment and radicalization of local youths into Islamic State and was later released on bond.”

“He is an associate of Salim Rashid Mohamed alias Chotara alias Turki-an IS operative who was filmed in June 2021 conducting beheading in DRC,” reads an excerpt of the court documents.

Moha Jicho Pevu had earlier been summoned to court on October 4 but he apparently failed to show up forcing the Kwale Principal Magistrate to issue the warrant the following day.

He had stood surety for Abdallah who jumped bail for an offence he is facing in the court.

Abdallah was arrested in 2019 in Shimoni in Kwale while allegedly conducting recruitment and radicalization of local youths into Islamic State terror group and was later charged and released on bond.

Officials say Abdallah is an associate of Salim Rashid Mohamed alias Chotara alias Turki an IS operative who was recently filmed conducting a beheading in DR Congo.

He had in March 2020 been arrested in Mombasa after being captured on CCTV mugging two people, one of them a school girl.

He was later released on bond. Police say they have not seen him since then.

However, the lawmaker has said that he is not aware of the said warrant.

He said as far as he was concerned, the case is scheduled for hearing on November 18.

He added he is ready to cooperate with authorities to sort out the issue if any.

Ali said he is aware of the case and that he stood the surety long before he became an MP.

According to the MP, the suspect had been arrested over a different matter of possession of marijuana and he stood surety of Sh50,000.

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Politics

Cherargei Wants 3 Cabinet Secretaries Fired For “Rigging” 2022 Elections in Favor Of Raila

by Musa Abdirahman
written by Musa Abdirahman

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has called for President Uhuru Kenyatta to fire Interior Cabinet secretary Fred Matiang’i, his devolution counterpart Eugine Wamalwa and ICT’s Joe Mucheru.

Speaking in a press conference on Monday November 1, 2021, Cherargei claimed that the three cabinet secretaries are aiding the rigging of the 2022 general elections in favor of ODM leader Raila.

Cherargei who is Deputy President William Ruto’s staunch supporter said the cabinet secretaries who hold delicate positions in the government have publicly declared their support for the former Prime Minister.

According to the lawmaker, retaining of positions by the three ministers is the first path to unfair election results. 

According to Cherargei, firing them will help maintain peace and integrity as the country heads to the next general elections.

“I want to request President Kenyatta that in the interest of the peace and integrity of elections in this country, they must be fired or given lighter duties. There is no way we can have the Minister of Interior, Defence and Information and Communications Technology support one candidate as we approach the General Election,” Cherargei stated.

He further noted that is unfair for the Ruto-led United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, and if the three retain their positions, there will not be integrity in the elections. 

He also advised the ODM party leader to take the three ministers and make them his campaign managers, since they have openly declared their support for him.

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Business

Triple5bet’s Supa 15 Jackpot! It is Possible to Turn Your 15 Bob Into Ksh 15M

by Musa Abdirahman
written by Musa Abdirahman

Life is really a gamble. Today you are as broke as a pauper and tomorrow you are making newspaper headlines as the newest millionaire in town.

Of course you have to do something for that to happen. This is why you should try Triple5bet’s mouthwatering Supa 15 Jackpot which gives you a chance to turn your 15 bob into Ksh 15 million.

And all this within 24 hours, as you only have to predict the outcome of matches played in one day.

Betting on this Jackpot is super easy. All you have to do is ensure you have at least Ksh 15 bob in Your Triple5bet account.

You then head to the daily Jackpot section where you will find 15 pre-selected games for the day. Here you will have to make your selection on the outcome of each of the pre-selected matches (Home Win, Draw or Away Win).

Our friends at Triple5bet are so considerate because they know some people may not have access to a smartphone or data, so they also have an sms option for Supa 15 Jackpot.

SMS “SUPA” followed by 15 predictions to 29255. E.g SUPA#1X21X21X21X21X2. You will get a confirmation SMS for your bet, with the possible SUPA 15 Jackpot win once the bet is placed.

We also know that there are those people who were born extremely lucky and that is why there is an option for an auto bet.

For this option, you click auto selection and the computer will select a random outcome for all the 15 games.

To place an auto bet manually, SMS “SUPA15#?” to 29255 and the system will randomly select 15 possible outcomes for you.

Triple5bet offers handsome bonuses for 13 and 14 correct predictions.

Triple5bet has mouthwatering bonuses for both new and existing customers. New customers get 100% bonus on their first deposit.

All you have to do is to open a new account at triple5bet.com, deposit and stake any amount from Ksh 50 to Ksh 5000 and claim your 100%.

All existing customers also get a 50% bonus on their first stake of the day. These guys really know how to take care of their customers.

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Crime & Investigations

Man Hospitalised While Unconscious After Being Clobbered By Governor’s Security For Overtaking Him

by Musa Abdirahman
written by Musa Abdirahman
  • The victim overtook the Governor’s convoy using his four-wheel drive and arrived at Buma Airstrip ahead of the County boss.
  • This forced the governor’s security details to clobber him, leaving him unconscious before he was transferred to Wajir Referral Hospital where he is receiving treatment.

A man was over the weekend rushed to hospital while unconscious after he was allegedly beaten up by Wajir Governor Ahmed Mukhtar’s security for just overtaking him.

According to reports, Mohammed Abdullahi Nur sustained injuries that led to him being hospitalised at

According to reports, Mohammed Abdullahi Nur sustained injuries that led to him being hospitalised at Buna Sub-County Hospital while unconscious where he was referred to Wajir County Referral Hospital.

The victim is reported to have told the police that the incident took place at Buma Airstrip on Saturday, October 30, where they had gone for launch.

According to him, he overtook the Governor’s convoy using his four-wheel drive and arrived at Buma Airstrip ahead of the County boss.

The police , however, have indicated that the driver was also accused of using foul language against the governor and his entourage.

This forced the governor’s security details to clobber him, leaving him unconscious before he was transferred to Wajir Referral Hospital where he is receiving treatment.

It was later established the reason for the assault was that the said driver had obstructed the governor’s convoy and used foul language against the security detail.

The victim was reportedly attached to a Member of the National Assembly who was also to attend the event.

North Eastern police boss Rono Bunei confirmed to the press that his team had taken over investigations into the matter.

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Business

Kwachua Tenje! Triple 5 Bet Kenya Rewarding Punters with Brand New Phones

by Musa Abdirahman
written by Musa Abdirahman

Anyone in the betting industry will tell you that there is nothing more important than a phone with reliable internet.

Betting is a game which depends on extensive research which can only happen on your phone. A good phone is even critical when it comes to those of us who are kings of live betting.

Do you remember when Manchester United’s Pogba got his marching orders in the game against Liverpool last weekend? It was the moment most of us knew that the Red Devils were unlikely to score any goal.

A few dare devil punters made a kill from that bet alone.

Triple5bet, one of Kenya’s leading betting companies recognizes the importance of a good phone to punters so much that it has decided to reward lucky customers with brand new Samsung Galaxy A02.

Samsung Galaxy A02 is one of the latest releases in the Galaxy series with a powerful 3GB RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. The phone also comes with a 13 MP Camera make it easy to capture those memories.

The retail price for this phone in Kenya is around Ksh 12,000 but you can get it for free in the ongoing Triple5bet promo.

To win this phone on Triple5bet.com, you need to place a bet with a minimum of Ksh 50 daily, and have at least a total of Ksh 500 stakes weekly.

The company is awarding two random winners every week with a new phone.

Triple5bet has mouthwatering bonuses for both new and existing customers. New customers get 100% bonus on their first deposit.

All you have to do is to open a new account at triple5bet.com, deposit and stake any amount from Ksh 50 to Ksh 5000 and claim your 100%.

All existing customers also get a 50% bonus on their first stake of the day. These guys really know how to take care of their customers.

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Sports

Everyone Wants Man United to Beat Tottenham, Except United Fans

by Musa Abdirahman
written by Musa Abdirahman

Manchester United Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær heads into Saturday’s crunch tie against Tottenham Hotspurs with his head on the chopping board.

Ole has allegedly been given a last chance to save himself after last week’s humiliating 0-5 defeat at home to bitter rivals Liverpool.

It is on the background of this pressure, that most pundits are tipping the Red Devils to beat Spurs at London Stadium. In fact, everyone but United fans (for obvious reasons) want Ole’s team to win this match.

Of course the tipsters are backed by the fact that United have had quite a good record away from home since the beginning of last season, losing only one match in more than 30 on the road (that came in this month’s defeat to Leicester).

United have not lost away to Tottenham since 2018, a period in which they have only drawn one match and winning the rest. On paper, this looks like an easy fixture for the away win and with Triple5bet tipping a United win at 2.48 odds, we say it is something punters should really consider.

However, it is not going to be an easy fixture with Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo also hanging on the thread after a mixed start to the season.

Punters looking for safer options can put their money on both teams to score. The odds for this outcome is 1.59 which is very lucrative considering the fact that United have conceded six goals in four away games.

At 1.73 odds, an over 2.5 scoreline is also very possible. This fixture has always produced goals. Tottenham pumped 6 past United in October last year and the last match between these two ended 1-3 in favor of Ole’s boys.

Other EPL fixtures on Saturday are:

Leicester vs Arsenal – Kick Off 1430

Burnley vs Brentford – Kick Off 1700

Liverpool vs Brighton – Kick Off 1700

Manchester City Vs Crystal Palace – Kick Off 1700

Newcastle Vs Chelsea – Kick Off 1700

Watford Vs Southampton – Kick Off 1700

All these matches are available for betting on Triple5bet, home to the best odds in the Kenyan market. The bookmaker is giving out a 100% bonus for new customers on their first deposit and stake.

If you are an existing client, you know, the company offers a 50% bonus on their first stake of the day. This is a punter’s haven.

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Business

Ni Rahisi! How to Turn Your 10 Bob Into Ksh 200,000 in a Day

by Musa Abdirahman
written by Musa Abdirahman

Our friends at Triple5bet have done it again. These guys keep coming up with mind-blowing offers but their Omoka Daily Jackpot must surely stand out among the rest.

With only Ksh 10 bob, Triple5bet.com gives punters a chance to win Ksh 2000,000. And just to sweeten things more, this Jackpot is offered every day.

All you have to do is to correctly predict the outcome of 8 matches and boom you have your Ksh 200,000.

To play the Omoka Jackpot, you must first have an account with Triple5bet ( they are offering 100% bonus for new customers, claim yours here).

Punters have to visit this link to view the various Triple5bet Jackpots. Our focus will be on the Omoka Daily Jackpot.

Here you will find 8 matches, which you must predict a win, draw or lose outcomes. Kindly note that double chances are not allowed in the Omoka Jackpot predictions.

One punter is only allowed to purchase a maximum of 10 tickets per day for this jackpot, meaning you cannot spend more than Ksh 100.

In case there is more than one winner, the Jackpot prize is split equally between all the winners.  As usual, your winnings are subject to taxation.

And what is more, Triple5bet is the only betting company which offers free deposits. Use MPESA Paybill: 5552245 for deposits and claim amazing bonuses.

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Friday’s 5 Sure Odds With Triple5bet – The Home of Boosted Odds in Kenya

by Musa Abdirahman
written by Musa Abdirahman

The football season is underway across the world and no day goes without a match. This is good news for punters as every football match gives us a chance to make some money.

Our team of seasoned pundits scour the internet for some of the matches which will guarantee you some money at the end of the day.

With our friends at Triple5bet.com, we have analyzed today’s matches and here are our five odds of the day.

  1. PSG vs Lille – PSG to win at 1.36

This match brings together the last two winners of the French League 1. PSG will be hoping to bounce back after being held to a draw by Marseille last time out. Coming up against one of the worst defenses in the name of Lille, we believe all the three points will remain in the French Capital.

  • Arouca vs Tondela – Both Teams to Score at 1.88

Given that Arouca shipped at least two goals in five of the last six league games, we would not be surprised to see the visitors bagging two or more goals. Our experts believe the home team will also bag at least a goal in the match. We are thefore predicting a Goal-Goal outcome.

  • Trabzonspor vs Rizespor – Home win 1.33

Expect an easy win for high flying Trabzonspor when they host bottom of the table Rizespor in a Turkish Superleague match this evening.

  • FC Heidemen Vs Schalke 04 – Over 2.5

Our tipsters are predicting a goals galore in this 2nd Bundesliga match and that is why we are going we think an over 2.5 scoreline is a safe bet.

A multibet of these 4 games gives you 6.43 odds on triple5bet.com. A stake of Ksh 150 will return more than Ksh 700. This is a good amount to start the weekend with.

You are also guaranteed a 50% bonus if this is your first bet of the day. For new customers, Triple5bet is the only bookmarker offering a 100% bonus on your first deposit and stake.

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Crime & Investigations

Why The Family Of Serial Killer Masten Wanjala Has Refused To Bury Him

by Musa Abdirahman
written by Musa Abdirahman

Days after the self-confessed serial killer Masten Wanjala was murdered by a mob in his rural home in Mukhweya, Bungoma County, his family has refused to bury him.

According to one of his kins who spoke to a local media over the weekend, burying him in their Bungoma home would spell doom to the family.

The kin who chose to remain anonymous explained that having the serial killers body lay in their home would bring a curse not only upon the family but also the clan at large.

Eearlier on , Robert Watila, Wanjala’s father had requested the state to give him his son’s body for burial. However, the family is yet to collect his body from the morgue. They have since renounced any association with their infamous kin who hit the headlines for wrong reasons.

The family was also absent Wednesday, October 20, when  a postmortem was conducted on the deceased’s body by detectives from the homicide team.

Abiud Musungu, an assistant chief at Mukhweya Village, revealed that the authorities have asked the family and the clan at large to take a DNA test and bury their son. However, the family rejected the call , asking for more time to deliberate over the matter.

The family member also disclosed that they had contemplated to suing the government over Wanjala’s death. They claimed foul play, specifically raising questions on how he managed to escape police custody yet he was always heavily guarded.

Wanjala was lynched by a mob on October 15 in his parent’s home in Mukhweya village, Bungoma County after he escaped from Jogoo Road Police Station in Nairobi, under unclear circumstances.

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Business

NACHU’s Riverline Project Suffers Further Delays Amid Ksh.3 Billion Cash Scramble

by Musa Abdirahman
written by Musa Abdirahman

The bitter fight for the proceeds of a Ksh.3 billion land sale to National Cooperative Housing Union Limited (NACHU) has unleashed a scramble for a piece of the pie by dozens of relatives of a deceased police commissioner, banks and foreign companies.

The parties who had dragged each other to court over allegations of fraud have consented to give an out-of-court settlement a chance in the complex case pitting heirs of Bernard Njinu Kiarie, a powerful Moi-era police chief, against each other.

According to court filings, NACHU is yet to conclude purchase of the 428 acres although the cooperative and marketing firm Finsco are already selling the land to unsuspecting buyers.
A sale agreement signed on 30th March 2021 has since been varied to increase the purchase price to Ksh.7.5M per acre.

Going by a consent filed in the Environment and Land Court at Thika, it will take another seven months to conclude the transaction. This essentially means Riverline Ridges buyers will have to wait well into next year to legally own their investment.

There are also questions on how exactly NACHU plans to raise the Ksh.3.2B purchase price judging by its funding capabilities and known asset portfolio.

But the doubts have not stopped the parties from divvying up the proceeds, at least on paper going by the settlement filed in court that indicates six shareholders of New Pilion Estates Limited will receive Ksh.535M.

The estate of Peter Gicheru, in the name of Karen Wambui and Susan Wairimu, will receive Ksh. 267M. Susan will then have to share her portion with nine other beneficiaries meaning each person is entitled to Ksh.26.75M.

The proceeds from the sale, if completed, will also have to satisfy the debtors of New Pilion, which is under charge by Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited. New Pilion further owes Tropical Farm Management Limited, a Switzerland-based agricultural company that used to manage its coffee, Ksh.174.5M.

NACHU and Finsco Africa have profiled Riverline Ridges as a “mega multi-billion” project and spent lavishly on market hype events.

But they have been forced to back down on a marketing blitz declaring Riverline’s titles as “freehold” and “available.” They now admit that titles will be leasehold. Similarly, NACHU’s website no longer refers to Riverline as having “ready title.”

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Business

Reprieve To Kenyans As Uhuru Lifts Nationwide Curfew

by Musa Abdirahman
written by Musa Abdirahman

President Uhuru Kenyatta has lifted the nationwide dusk to dawn curfew.

Speaking during the Mashujaa Day celebrations at Wang’uru Stadium in Mwea, Kirinyaga County on Wednesday October 20, 2021, President Kenyatta noted that the country has recorded a progress in the fight against Covid-19.

He pointed out the low positivity rate recorded in the past two weeks and the high number of the population vaccinated as some of the achievements.

Kenya has met a majority of indicators used to downgrade restrictions in line with World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines, including ICU admissions, positivity rate and deaths.

This has seen public health officials, politicians and traders push President Kenyatta to relax the restrictions, including the night curfew, that have stifled business and hampered economic growth.

The WHO recommends that restrictions can be eased if the positivity rate, the proportion of tests coming back positive remains below five percent for at least two weeks.

The UN body says governments can also relax the containment measures if hospitalisations and ICU admissions decline for the last two weeks and Covid-19 deaths drop over a period of three weeks.

Kenya’s positivity rate has remained below five percent since September 30 and dropped from 14.5 percent on August 15 to 2.3 percent yesterday as the government steps up testing and vaccination.

On Tuesday, President Kenyatta hinted that the Covid-19 containment measures could be eased in the coming days.

Hospitalisations from Covid-19 have been falling over the past three weeks from 1, 021 admissions in September 30 to 586 yesterday.

Kenya has been under curfew since March 2020 when the country reported its first cases of Covid-19

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Politics

Nationwide Curfew To Be Lifted, Uhuru Says

by Musa Abdirahman
written by Musa Abdirahman

The ongoing nationwide curfew will be lifted soon, President Uhuru Kenyatta has said.

The head of state who on Monday October 18, 2021 met a section of Kirinyaga County leaders urged Kenyans to however, continue observing Covid-19 protocols.

The meeting happened at the Sagana State Lodge in Nyeri county for what State House has described as a series of official engagements with leaders.

President Kenyatta hinted at ending the curfew amid protests from Kenyans, following the rise in political rallies across the country.

Earlier on, there were speculations that the nationwide curfew which has been in force since March 2020 when Kenya reported its first cases of Covid-19 will be ended during this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations.

Among the leaders who met the president are those from Kirinyaga county who are expected to discuss preparations for Wednesday’s Mashujaa Day.

Interior PS Karanja Kibicho and Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru are among the leaders meeting the president.

This year’s Mashujaa Day will be held at Wang’uru Stadium in Mwea.

Uhuru urged Kirinyaga leaders to unite and work together as a team to achieve faster development and prosperity for their County.

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