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Lucky Man Wins Sh300,674 With 10 Shillings on Odibets in The Wake of Bundesliga Return

by Mustafa Juma June 5, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

Anthony Mugami is still coming to terms after winning Sh300,674 after staking sh10 on Bundesliga matches over the weekend.

Mugami placed his bet on Odibets, one of the most popular betting websites in Kenya, adding that he learnt of the firm through the media.

The Liverpool supporter stated that he is going to use the money to better the lives of his family.

A jovial Mr. Mugami mentioned that this was his first major win since he started betting a year ago and normally places bets of as low as sh3.

He thanked God for the win and said that he would continue to analyze more matches especially with English Premier League (EPL) return on the cards.

Early last month, one Meshack Ogutu won Ksh818, 496 on Odibets after placing a bet with Sh3.

The mechanic, who hails from Kisumu County, predicted four corners in four different matches on the Odibets’ e-sports platform which comprises FIFA simulated games.

The German Bundesliga became one of the first major soccer leagues to resume play amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The news caused a buzz among betting fanatics and football fans at large as most betting activities had been put on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

One of Kenya’s biggest betting firms Odibets seized the opportunity to celebrate the return of football by launching an all-new user-friendly website for punters.

Speaking to journalists, Odibets Country marketing manager Aggrey Sayi said the company decided to launch the new website together with the return of Bundesliga as a way of giving back to the various punters who have always been with them all through.

“We have launched the new easy to use sports betting platform as a reward to our loyal punters who have stuck with us all through, the new website has interesting features that have made betting easy for the common mwananchi,” said Mr. Sayi.

June 5, 2020 0 comment

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Blow to Wetang’ula as Eseli, Wamunyinyi Manage to Convince Registrar of Political Parties

by Mustafa Juma June 5, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula has suffered a major blow in a first round of a battle to regain control of Ford Kenya.

On Friday June 5, 2020, the rival faction led by Tongaren MP Eseli Simiyu and Kanduyi’s Wafula Wamunyinyi submitted the documents that the registrar of Political Parties needed to give them control of the party.

They successfully convinced the registrar that they had met the quorum needed for a Ford Kenya NEC to remove Wetangula as Party Leader and have him replaced by Wamunyinyi.

The Simiyu-led group had been asked to filed the proper form PP7 which they submitted on Friday.

Wetangula, on his part, has failed to raise the quorum needed to suspend Dr Eseli from the Secretary General Post and Wamunyinyi from the Party Leader’s seat.

“Our side met the quorum and we have submitted the duly signed form PP7, we are only waiting for the Registrar to seal his (Wetangula) fate,” Simiyu stated.

The Ford Kenya Secretary, however, complained that NEC members were being harassed and is expected to file a police complaint later today.

“Ford Kenya NEC members are being threatened in various ways including physical injury. In fact, once I finish addressing you I am heading to the police station to lodge a complaint,” Dr Eseli said.

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Moses Kuria Sends a Bold Message to Raila on BBI

by Mustafa Juma June 5, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria has claimed that Deputy President William Ruto’s camp will take all the new political positions that are to be created under the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).

Taking to his official Facebook account on Thursday evening, the controversial lawmaker claimed that the camp supporting President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga’s BBI push expect DP Ruto’s camp to oppose them.

This, according to Moses Kuria, is the reason why Kieni MP Kanini Kega wants National Assembly Majority leader Aden Duale removed.

Mr Kuria notes that the Kieleweke faction of Jubilee party want Duale removed because of not supporting the BBI.

However, the second term MP made a bold declaration, saying that Tanga Tanga faction of Jubilee will not oppose the BBI, unless it says that ballot papers will come pre-marked for Raila Odinga.

He has further dared the Uhuru team to bring on the BBI, so that it can be passed for both Ruto and the handshake camp to meet on the ballot come 2022.

He says that the current 2010 pure Presidential system was brought by Raila thinking he would be President.

Moses Kuria further, encouraged the BBI team to create the new posts under BBI and bring them on so that the Ruto camp can occupy all of them.

“From all these accusations that Hon Kanini Kega wants to remove Hon Aden Duale for not supporting the BBI process, it is clear that some people will use the BBI for some political Maccarthyism. They expect William Ruto and his team to oppose. I have bad news for you. The only BBI we will oppose is the one that says that ballot papers will come pre-marked for Raila Odinga. Hiyo ingine leteni tupitishe then tukutane kwa debe. Even the current 2010 pure Presidential system was brought by Raila thinking he would be President. Tengezeni hizo viti mnatengeneza. Tutapitisha na tuzikalie,” reads his Facebook post.

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What to Expect From Uhuru as Covid-19 Restrictions Expire

by Mustafa Juma June 5, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

Kenyans are very anxious to hear from President Uhuru Kenyatta on the way forward, as current Covid-19 restrictions such as dusk to dawn curfew and cessation of movement comes to end tomorrow (Saturday June 6).

Uhuru is supposed to give an address to the nation, but what should Kenyans expect from him?

Well, many Kenyans expect him to address opening of the economy.

The National Security Council (NSC) chaired by the President Kenyatta is expected to meet (Friday June 5) to weigh the options ahead of Saturday’s national address.

However, Kenya has been recording triple digits in number of confirmed Covid-19 cases over the past weeks.

But basing on the President’s address when he unveiled a Sh54 billion economic stimulus package, Kenyans still have hopes.

The head of state hinted at easing the curfew and cessation of movement in select hotspots.

He urged personal responsibility when the restrictions are finally lifted, adding that Kenya could not be under lockdown forever.

The President also hinted at a partial reopening of schools, instructing the Education Ministry to look at measures to enable candidates to gradually resume learning.

Since schools were closed on March 15, the future of the candidates has been debated.

In an indication the government may start easing some restrictions from Saturday, Interior PS Karanja Kibicho on Wednesday told a radio station of plans to roll out phased reopening of the country’s economy.

Kenya imposed a nationwide dusk-to-dawn curfew on March 27. It was extended for a further 21 days on April 25. It was pushed forward another 21 days, which end on Saturday.

June 5, 2020 0 comment

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Judiciary Cannot be Organised by an Executive Order, Maraga Tells Off Uhuru

by Mustafa Juma June 4, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

Chief Justice David Maraga has protested President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Executive Order that has re-organised various arms of the government.

The head of State in the order signed on May 11 assigned functions and institutions among ministries and state departments, superseding the Executive Order No. 1 of 2018 (Revised) issued in July 2018.

He specified functions of the constitutional commissions, independent offices, the Judiciary and Parliament.

But in a statement issued on Thursday June 4, CJ Maraga has told off President Kenyatta on the executive order.

The statement that has been shared via Maraga’s official twitter handle, says the manner in which the judiciary operates cannot be the subject of an Executive Order.

Maraga further notes that the Judiciary is neither a ministry nor a government department which can be “organised” by an Executive Order.

President Kenyatta in his order placed the Judicial Service Commission under a state department.

CJ Maraga in his protest letter further notes that JSC is part of the Judiciary, a government branch that can’t be assigned functions by the executive.

He says an Executive order cannot restructure or assign functions to the other co- equal and co-substantial arms of government and independent commissions.

According to Maraga, the order only applies to and is indeed only capable of applying to the Executive branch of government.

The order, Maraga says, might have been subject to an error, which he hopes the executive arm of the government will come out clear and rectify, to avoid confusing the citizens.

June 4, 2020 0 comment

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Echesa Now Attacks Ruto, Drags Him Into Washiali’s Sacking

by Mustafa Juma June 4, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa has lashed out at Deputy President William Ruto for his silence after Tuesday’s sacking of Mumias East MP Benjamin Washiali as the Majority Whip.

Echesa, who is a known DP Ruto ally from Western Kenya says the second in command was in a better position to save Washiali from the axe, but he never did.

“I am sure if Mr Ruto had pleaded with the President, Mr Washiali would have survived the axe,” Mr Echesa said.

Whilst Echesa noted that rumors dragged COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli and Kakamega governor Wycliffe Oparanya into Washiali’s sacking, he says the duo were never at State House during the Jubilee party Parliamentary Group meeting, but Ruto was there.

He accuses Ruto of failing to raise a finger on the fate of Washiali.

“There has been talk about Mr Atwoli and Oparanya pushing for the changes, but I never saw them at State House. The person I saw was the Deputy President and unfortunately, he didn’t raise a finger on the fate of Mr Washiali”.

The former CS, who is facing criminal charges related to an arms procurement scam, spoke a day after the Jubilee Parliamentary Group meeting made changes to the majority leadership in the National Assembly.

While Majority Leader Aden Duale survived the purge, Mr Washiali and his deputy Cecily Mbarire were not lucky. Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe replaced Mr Washiali, while Igembe North MP Maoka Maore took over from Ms Mbarire.

June 4, 2020 1 comment

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Full List: 16 Ruto Allies Set to Lose Their Parliamentary Positions

by Mustafa Juma June 3, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

Just a day after Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe assuming office as the new Majority whip in the National Assembly, he is already at work.

The lawmaker seems to be under instructions to make sure that President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee purge is continued.

On Wednesday June 3, 2020, Wangwe sent notice of being discharged from parliamentary committees, to 16 MPs allied to Deputy President Dr William Ruto.

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria is among those who have received he letters. In the letter, the lawmakers have been given seven (7) days to respond, explaining why they think they should not be dewhiped.

“Pursuant to standing Orders 176 (1) and 176 (2), you are hereby notified that the Jubilee Party which nominated you intends to discharge you from the Transport, Public Works and housing Committee. You rae hereby given seven (7) days to respond before you are discharged from the said committee,” reads a letter dated June 3, 2020, that was sent to the lawmakers

However, Kuria has already indicated he would not respond to Wangwe’s letter saying it was well with his soul.

Here is the full list of MPs who have been notified that they have been de-whipped:

Kimani Ichung’wa – Chairman Budget and Appropriations Committee
Gladys Shollei – Chair Delegated Legislation
Moses Kuria – Vice Chair Transport
Aden Haji Ali – Chair Agriculture
Robert Pukose – Vice chair Energy
William Cheptumo – Chair Justice, Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee (JLAC)
Alice Wahome – Vice chair Justice JLAC
Joyce Chepkoech – Vice chair Labour and social welfare
Lomenen Ekomowa – Vice chair Cohesion
Lizzy Chelule – Vice chair Broadcasting Committee
Catherine Waruguru – Vice chair Members Services Committee
John Waluke – Vice chair Administration Committee
Cornelius Serem – Vice chair Trade
Khatib Mwashetani – Vice chair Lands
Victor Munyaka – Chair Sports
Fred Kapondi – Vice chair Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee

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Uhuru to Fire Half of His Cabinet by End of Next Week, Ruto Ally Reveals

by Mustafa Juma June 3, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta is set to fire half of his cabinet by the end of next week, an MP allied to Deputy President William Ruto has claimed.

According to the Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, President Kenyatta’s Tuesday June 2 Parliamentary Group meeting at State House, Nairobi, was just but a start.

Through a social media post, Nyoro has warned his colleagues to expect a bloody week ahead.

The lawmaker claimed that some lawmakers were to be axed after the meeting, before the head of state embarks on his cabinet, saying that his team hoped the changes would help President Kenyatta grow the economy by double digits.

“Traps come with smiles.. Expect a bloody week ahead. It starts tomorrow with NA and by end of the week, half the cabinet will be gone. We hope the economy will now grow by 18% – with compliant rubber stamps, no more blame games. We are African and Africa is our Business,” he posted.

Traps come with smiles.. Expect a bloody week ahead. It starts tomorrow with NA and by end of the week, half the cabinet will be gone. We hope the economy will now grow by 18% – with compliant rubber stamps, no more blame games. We are African and Africa is our Business..
— Ndindi Nyoro (@NdindiNyoro) June 1, 2020

President Kenyatta, during the Jubilee meeting announced some changes to the party’s leadership in the National Assembly.

Aden Duale, the Majority Leader in the National Assembly survived the ongoing Jubilee Party purge.

Duale was among 212 MPs who attended the meeting convened by President Kenyatta.

During the meeting, National Assembly Majority Whip Benjamin Washiali and his deputy Cecily Mbarire were shown the door.

They were replaced by Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe and Igembe North MP Maoka Maore respectively.

During the same PG President Uhuru appointed Amos Kimunya to serve as the Secretary of the Jubilee Coalition Joint Parliamentary Group.

The PG meeting was also attended by Deputy President Dr William Ruto who is also the Jubilee Coalition’s Deputy Party Leader, Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju and a total of 212 Members of Parliament.

June 3, 2020 0 comment

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ODM Communication Boss Fires a Warning to Moses Kuria

by Mustafa Juma June 3, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Communication director Philip Etale has told Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria to stop dragging the Orange party leader into his problems.

Taking to his official twitter account on Wednesday June 3, Etale told the controversial lawmaker that the former Prime Minister is not part of his woes in his own constituency.

Etale instead, has urged Moses Kuria to go back to his constituents, face them and pour out his heart instead of using Raila as a scapegoat for his problems.

“Hon. Moses Kuria, I know you have many problems back in Gatundu and Raila Odinga is not one of them. Please just face your constituent and pour out your heart instead of using Raila as a scapegoat,” he said.

Last month, a section of Nairobi ODM MPs hit out at Kuria for his constant attack on their party leader.

The lawmakers, led by ODM Nairobi County chairman and Makadara MP George Aladwa, called on Kuria to desist from divisive politics and instead focus on helping the government led by President Uhuru Kenyatta in fighting coronavirus pandemic as well as corruption.

Aladwa accused Mr Kuria of fighting any individual seen to be giving the backing the President needs to fight corruption and especially to recover stolen public money and land as well as deploy the recovered resources in the fight against Covid-19.

In January this year, Kuria, who referring to Raila as a ‘second wife’ to President Kenyatta, demanded respect for Tanga Tanga MPs.

Kuria has also, on several occasions, has accused Raila of being behind exiled lawyer Miguna Miguna’s tribulations.

The controversial MP has now claimed there is a plot to assassinate him for speaking the truth to power.

“So what after you kill me? Am I the last one who will speak the truth to you and your power?” Kuria posted on his social media account.

The MP, however, did not mention who intends to kill him but hinted that if the said assassination happens, it is because he is speaking the truth to power.

Kuria has on several occasions blasted the president’s leadership, saying Uhuru has changed since joining hands with his opponent Raila Odinga.

This has damaged his relationship with the people in Jubilee who supported him for re-election.

In the meantime, Uhuru seems to be at peace ever since having a handshake with Raila, with a leaked video showing them touring the Nairobi CBD at night to inspect projects.

June 3, 2020 0 comment

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Uhuru’s Open Warning to Ruto

by Mustafa Juma June 3, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday June 1, sent an open warning to his Deputy William Ruto.

The head of state during the Jubilee party parliamentary Group meeting at State House, Nairobi openly told DP Ruto and Jubilee MPs, on the type of Presidential candidate he will support in 2022.

In a meeting that lasted 24 minutes, Uhuru told the second in command and the ruling party’s parliamentarians that he will pass the baton to an heir who supports and values his legacy.

He said he will support a candidate who will build on his agenda, a statement that has been viewed by many as a veiled warning to his Deputy.

The remarks suggest his 2022 options are wide open despite pressure from Ruto’s allies for the Head of State to throw his weight behind the DP.

It was also an open warning to Ruto to stop early political campaigns and support the President’s legacy projects if he has to bank his 2022 presidential ambitions on the support of his boss.

In May 2018, at the height of aggressive countrywide campaigns by Ruto, Uhuru also told his Nyeri turf that his 2022 presidential choice will shock many.

Ruto’s allies then threw tantrums at the President accusing him of trying to renege on an earlier promise that the DP would take over.

Speaking during a Jubilee Coalition Parliamentary Group meeting, a furious Uhuru maintained that there is no way he will rally behind anyone who will sabotage the agenda he has laid for the country.

MPs who attended the meeting held at State House in Nairobi said Uhuru warned that he will not dither from shoving away any politician who would undermine his leadership and national unity agenda.

“I will be happy to know that the person I will be passing the baton to is part of my agenda,” Uhuru told the 212 MPs.

The President’s remarks came after he enjoyed a night out with Opposition chief Raila Odinga after the Madaraka Day celebrations at State House during the day.

The duo arrived at the Nairobi CBD in the middle of the night and was seen inspecting the re-carpeting of roads by the Nairobi Metropolitan Service.

The remarks at the PG meeting attracted furious reactions from Ruto’s key ally, Soy MP Caleb Kositany, who said Kenyans have the constitutional mandate to elect their president.

The DP’s early campaigns have been seen as disruptive to the President’s agenda to build an enduring legacy.

Affordable housing, manufacturing, food security and universal healthcare are the four key pillars of the President’s legacy projects dubbed the Big Four Agenda.

Uhuru also has another nine-point agenda with Raila to cure the country’s recurrent challenges by embracing national unity as manifested by the handshake on March 9, 2018.

The BBI is expected to deliver that agenda.

June 3, 2020 0 comment

Covid-19: Distribution of Kenya’s New Cases by Counties

by Mustafa Juma June 2, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

Kenya has recorded 72 new cases of Covid-19, raising the country’s total number to 2,093.

Speaking on Tuesday June 2 at Afya House, Nairobi during the daily Covid-19 updates, Health CAS Rashid Aman has said a total of 2892 samples had been tested in the last 24 hours.

Out of the 72 new cases, a total of 39 are from Nairobi, Busia has 13, Mombasa has 8, 4 are from Kajiado, 3 from Migori, 2 from Kiambu, 2 cases are in Garissa and one case is in Kisumu.

The youngest is 11 years and oldest is 73.

Another 17 patients have been discharged, raising the recoveries to 499.

On a sad note, another two people have died, raising the deaths to 71.

82,946 total number of samples have been tested so far.

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June 2, 2020 0 comment

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Margaret Kamar Sworn In as Senate Deputy Speaker

by Mustafa Juma June 2, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka has declared Uasin Gishu Senator Margaret Kamar as the duly elected Senate Deputy Speaker.

This comes after all other contestants withdrew from the race to succeed Tharaka Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki.

In a letter addressed to Lusaka on Tuesday, June 2, ODM’s Judith Pareno withdrew from the race, saying she had arrived at the decision to pull out of the race following consultations with her Orange party.

Before Pareno’s exit from the contest, Senator Kamar was going into the race with an upper hand after the leadership of the Jubilee Party endorsed her candidacy.

The election for Deputy Speaker of the Senate was scheduled for Tuesday, June 2.

Besides Senators Kamar and Pareno, three other Senators had expressed interest to serve in the plum position. They included: Senators Charles Kibiru (Kirinyaga), Stewart Madzayo (Kilifi) and nominated Senator Isaac Mwaura.

Kamar holds a PhD from the University of Toronto, Canada. She once served as Cabinet Minister (Higher Education Science and Technology) during President Mwai Kibaki’s administration between 2011 and March 2013.

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June 2, 2020 0 comment

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Uhuru Appoints Amos Kimunya to a New Lucrative Role in Jubilee

by Mustafa Juma June 2, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed Kipipiri Constituency MP Amos Kimunya to serve as the Secretary of the Jubilee Coalition Joint Parliamentary Group.

President Kenyatta on Tuesday June 2, at State House, Nairobi chaired a Jubilee Coalition National Assembly Parliamentary Group (PG) meeting in his capacity as the Coalition’s Party Leader.

The meeting was attended by Deputy President Dr William Ruto who is also the Jubilee Coalition’s Deputy Party Leader, Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju and a total of 212 Members of Parliament.

Today’s Parliamentary Group meeting endorsed Hon Justin B Muturi to continue serving as the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon Moses Cheboi to continue serving as the Deputy Speaker, Hon Adan Duale to continue serving as the Majority Leader in the National Assembly, and Hon Jimmy Angwenyi to continue serving as the Deputy Majority Leader.

The Parliamentary Group meeting replaced Hon Benjamin Washiali as the Majority Whip with Hon Emmanuel Wangwe. Hon Cecily Mbarire was replaced by Hon Richard Maoka Maore as the Deputy Whip.

June 2, 2020 0 comment

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Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe to Replace Washiali as Kimunya Takes Over From Duale

by Mustafa Juma June 2, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

Garissa Township MP Aden Duale is set to be replaced as the National Assembly Majority Leader, as President Uhuru Kenyatta extends the Jubilee purge to Parliament.

According to The Standard Newspaper, Duale will be replaced by Kipipiri MP Amos Kimunya.

It is however, clear that Mumias East MP Benjamin Washiali will not survive the purge.

Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe will take over from Washiali as the majority whip, while Budget and Appropriations Committee chair Kimani Ichung’wa will be replaced by Kieni MP Kanini Kega.

Emmanuel Wangwe Overview :: Mzalendo — Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe. PHOTO/COURTESY

Deputy Majority Leader Cecily Mbarire (nominated) will be replaced by Igembe North MP Maoka Maore.Maore is said to have initially been fronted by opposition leader Raila Odinga as the majority leader to placate the Meru region after the kicking out of Senate Deputy Speaker Kithure Kindiki and Meru Senator Mithika Linturi from their fat positions.

During the Senate reshuffle, Ruto allies, led by former Senate Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen, Prof Kindiki and former Majority Whip Susan Kihika were kicked out. They were replaced by West Pokot Senator Samuel Poghisio (Majority Leader) and Murang’a’s Irungu Kang’ata as Majority Whip.

On Monday June 1, Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria took to his official Facebook account to leak the full list of Ruto allied MPs who were to face the purge.

He listed Duale (Majority Leader), Benjamin Washiali (Majority Whip), Cecily Mbarire (Deputy Majority Whip), Kimani Ichungwa (Budget), William Cheptumo (JLAC), Gladys Boss Shollei (Delegated), Julius Melly (Education), Joseph Limo (Finance), Alice Wahome (Vice-Chair Legal) and himself (Vice-Chair Transport).

The Senate is also expected to fill ousted Kithure Kindiki’s position today, with Uasin Gishu Senator Margaret Kamar likely to be picked after the Jubilee Party endorsed her candidature.

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei, Bomet’s Christopher Lang’at and John Kinyua of Laikipia were shown the door as chairmen of key Senate committees.

The changes in Parliament are said to be in preparation for far-reaching constitutional changes in which the legislature is expected to play an important role.

On Monday June 1, President Kenyatta, in his Madaraka Day speech, hinted at the offing constitutional changes that could alter the structure of government.

June 2, 2020 0 comment

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Full List of Ruto Allied MPs Set to be Axed by Uhuru Today

by Mustafa Juma June 2, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta is today (Tuesday June 2) holding a Jubilee Parliamentary Group meeting, where MPs allied to Deputy President William Ruto are set to be axed from their various leadership positions in the National Assembly.

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria on Monday leaked the list of the lawmakers who will be facing the Jubilee purge after today’s meeting.

Taking to his official facebook account, Kuria said that he was very much proud of the outgoing team, noting that they had done Kenya as a country, great.

He said he was heartened by the valour, fortitude and humility with which the axed leaders have taken the betrayal.

He listed Garissa Township MP Aden Duale (Majority Leader), Benjamin Washiali (Majority Whip), Cecily Mbarire (Deputy Majority Whip), Kimani Ichungwa (Budget), William Cheptumo (JLAC), Gladys Boss Shollei (Delegated), Julius Melly (Education), Joseph Limo (Finance), Alice Wahome (Vice-Chair Legal) and himself (Vice-Chair Transport), as the Ruto allies who will face the purge today.

“The common factor between Judas Iscariot and Brutus was that both went for the kill with a grin. Today we had enough smiles. Tonight is the night of long knives. The victims have accepted with grace.

” I am very proud of my outgoing team. We have done this country great. I am heartened by the valour, fortitude and humility with which the axed leaders have taken this betrayal.

“Hon Aden Duale (Majority Leader), Benjamin Washiali (Majority Whip), Cecily Mbarire (Deputy Majority Whip), Kimani Ichungwa (Budget), William Cheptumo (JLAC), Gladys Boss Shollei (Delegated), Julius Melly (Education), Joseph Limo (Finance), Alice Wahome (Vice-Chair Legal) and myself (Vice-Chair Transport) – you are all heroes. I trust now the economy will grow with double digit,” reads his Facebook post.

June 2, 2020 0 comment

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Uhuru Explains Why Changes on Constitution Are Needed, Referendum is a Must

by Mustafa Juma June 1, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta has explained why Kenya needs a new constitution.

Speaking at State House during the 57th Madaraka day celebrations on Monday June 1, 2020, the head of state noted that referendum should happen to improve the current 2010 constitution.

The head of state said that the changes on the constitution are not meant to replace the current constitution.

He noted that he is only seeking to correct what Kenya did not achieve and get right in 2010.

He said that Kenya needs a constitution that will bring an end to cycles of violence that the nation has witnessed since 1992, and one that will deepen her democratic credentials and lead to an inclusive society.

“It is not a moment to replace it but to improve it. A moment that will correct what we did not get right in 2010. We need one that will bring an end to cycles of violence that we have witnessed since 1992. One that will deepen our democratic credentials and lead to an inclusive society,” he said.

While emphasizing on the need for constitutional amendments, Uhuru invoked the spirit of the late Tom Mboya

He referenced that the late Mboya cautioned against constitutional rigidity hence the need to make necessary changes that benefit the people.

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