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Hamtaniweza! DP Ruto Reveals How He Will Defeat The Deep State To Protect His Votes

by Yahil Felix October 23, 2021

Deputy President William Ruto on Friday 22nd October, 2021 revealed that he has a water-tight plan to protect his votes from being manipulated by the deep state.

While addressing a crowd in Kakamega, he stated that he will ensure that the group does not stop him from ascending to power should he win the elections.

The second in command exuded confidence that he will win the presidency in next year’s polls should his supporters come out in large numbers to vote.

He also told of the Mt. Kenya Foundation that as been holding series of meetings with his competitors.

He claimed that they are wasting their time thinking they have the wherewithal to decide for Kenyans who their next president is.

“Hotel and boardroom meetings shall not bear fruit in the next presidential race. The decision on the leadership of Kenya shall be made by millions of Kenyans comprising the youth who are faced with unemployment menace and poor women who struggle to put food on the tables,” he said.

He emphasized the shift of economic model from the trickle-down model to his preferred bottom-up economic model.

October 23, 2021 0 comment

Education Latest News

Ministry Of Education Exposes Mistakes Private Schools Do Ahead Of National Exams

by Yahil Felix October 23, 2021

written by Yahil Felix

The Ministry of Education has exposed the mistakes that private schools are currently doing ahead of the national examinations. The ministry has said that the schools are registering ghost candidates for the national exams.

It noted that though both public and private schools engage in the practice, private schools are leading with the highest cases.

Nairobi Regional Director of Education, Jared Obiero, while speaking during a meeting with private schools directors and managers on Friday, he revealed that he schools that mostly engage in the practice are those with fewer candidates.

“The schools mostly in Eastleigh and Kamukunji are leading in registering ghost candidates to circumvent the government’s directive on the number of candidates required,” said Obiero.

He said the schools are doing this malpractice after the Ministry of Education asked schools with lead than 30 candidates to merge and form examination centers.

The regional education officer has henceforth directed Sub-County Education Directors to begin investigations right away on the matters and file a report with the ministry.

He asked them to conduct fiscal ad physical audit of the schools’ nominal rolls as well as inspect the learners’ registration details issued by the institutions.

Obiero said that schools found with the malpractice will b e penalized accusing them of defrauding the government and wasting public resources.

He noted that the practice is an examination irregularity and if a school is found, they will write to KNEC for appropriate action.

However, umbrella body, Kenya Private Schools Association have denied Obiero’s claims saying they are unsubstantiated.

October 23, 2021 0 comment

Crime & Investigations Latest News

Pokot Man Shocks His Village After Walking To His Funeral

by Yahil Felix October 23, 2021

written by Yahil Felix

Residents of Kongela, kapenguria in Pokot were left in shock after a man wwhom they thought dead resurfaced in his funeral.

According to sources, women selling vegatables in the market were feeling a stench smell from the nearby bushes.

Upon checking the decomposing body, it resembled that of one Muriumeler.

“We experienced a strong odour from the bushes that keep increasing each day. We notified other residents and upon checking, we found a decomposing body resembling that of Muriumeler,” they said.

They informed the man’s family who went on to plan a funeral date for their ‘son.’

Muriumeler then decided to call his brother who worked nearby to confirm his fears.

“I was running my daily routine in Chepareria market when I noticed all the people I met from my village kept on telling me ‘pole‘ and revealed that people were mourning me in the village,” said Muriumeler.

He later decided to visit his village in Kongelai and true to his brothers words, the people were mourning him.

The man said he faced a rough time trying to convince his people that he was not dead as they kept saying it was his spirit that had visited them.

The police prevented the family from burying the body of the man they earlier thought to be Muriumeler.

Since then, the body is preserved at Kapenguria mortuary and is yet to be identified.

October 23, 2021 0 comment

Crime & Investigations

Lawyer Ngoe’s Spouse in Fake Gold Scam

by Musa Abdirahman October 21, 2021

written by Musa Abdirahman

The case involving Sheikh al-Makhtoum’s associate is just the most recent case of foreign nationals who have been scammed in gold deals in Kenya and Uganda.

In the past few months, more than 40 suspected gold scammers have been arrested in Nairobi alone. Other than Kenyans, those arrested include Bulgarians, Tanzanians, Rwandans, Nigerians and Congolese.

Another link among them has been a tendency to live in Kilimani, an upmarket part of Nairobi.

In Nairobi, a Russian national was scammed out of more than KShs20m ($198,000).

Behind the scene, our police informer tells us of a bevvy of beautiful women in Nairobi who accompany their male counterparts in the trade which involes millions of shillings.

Crackdowns by criminal investigators in Nairobi since last year have netted gold nuggets, fake gold and different fake currencies.

They are mostly young men who live large and chronicle their exploits on Instagram. In Kenya, they leverage their money to build political clout, which goes a long way into helping them get out of trouble.

For example, in Kenya, Sharon Akinyi (Adhiambo) Ngoe is married to a lawyer, often named in fake gold syndicates by the name Tom Ngoe, said to be an accomplice of Jared Otieno Kaisa, one man who has perfected the trade of fake gold in the country.

Ngoe is said to have been operating in the country as a lawyer, though police officers have said he does not have the prerequisite certifications. Prior to that, he run a firm in Eldoret, which he closed and left the Rift valley town in a huff after a business deal that went badly

Like many other suspected gold scammers, Sharon created a high-profile public persona that involves vast amounts of money, political contacts and political ambitions. He unsuccessfully ran for a parliamentary seat in 2013 and 2017.

When Jared Otieno, was arrested last year, police made a point of noting that they had also towed away a Porsche and a new Bentley from a home he had recently bought for cash.

One of the other people listed as under investigation in the scandal was recently released from a five-year sentence in Tanzania, where he pleaded guilty to money laundering charges.

The crackdown on gold cartels in Nairobi brings into focus how attempts to clean the trade in conflict minerals are failing. The amounts involved also suggest Kenya’s financial system is still a conduit for extensive money laundering.

In 2011, then presidents Joseph Kabila (DRC) and Mwai Kibaki (Kenya) held an emergency meeting in Nairobi about a specific gold consignment that had been smuggled from the DRC. A senior official at the Kenya Revenue Authority had been assassinated because of the same gold shipment, which was never found.

Sharon is mentioned in many circles as being at the heart of the heist that happened in Nairobi put her at the heart of it all. However, many people believe that her political connections and wide networks within the Kenyan government helped her out of the mess.

Sharon was previously connected to a former Kenyan politician Tom Obondo, a ruling party Kanu before her marriage to Ngoe. She must have used that connection to get close to the powers in the country. And she used her connections well.

According to our police source investigating a recent heist n the country, informer tell them of a wealthy lady with connections in all spheres of society, including a palatial home in Nairobi’s Lavington area and hospitality

Then there is Pauline Adhiambo Odok alias Rose Omamo, who has reportedly been on the run since May last year, was nabbed at Ololua, Dam Estate.

According to detectives, the suspect runs her operations by masquerading as a senior government official’s relative in order to earn the trust of her victims.

She is said to have convinced Southorn Chanthavong, a director of Simong Group Company based in Lao, that she was in a position to sell him gold.

Pauline allegedly, together with other accomplices who have since been charged, lured Chanthavong to an office in Kaputei gardens, Kileleshwa, where they showed him genuine gold bars in heavy metal boxes and immediately struck a deal.

The sleuths stated that – between May 8, 2019 to May 25, 2019 – a few more meetings took place during which the victim paid Ksh.300 million for the consignment of gold on the promise that it would be delivered to his home country in Lao.

October 21, 2021 0 comment

High Court Reveals What Chief Justice Will Do If President Uhuru Does Not Appoint Judges Within 14 Days

by Yahil Felix October 21, 2021

written by Yahil Felix

The High Court has ordered President Uhuru Kenyatta to appoint the six judges he left out in June last year within 14 days.

According to Justices William Musyoka, James Wakiaga and George Dulu, the president does not have power to change the list of judges recommended by the Judicial Service Commission.

The judges also have ordered the president to pay the cost of the suit saying he went against the constitution and the Judicial Service Commission Act when he rejected the judges.

“The constitution commands the president t appoint the Judges upon receiving their name and has repeatedly said their is no discretion on his part to select a partial list of names,” ruled the judges.

The judges ruled that failure to appoint the six judges, they will be deemed to be duly appointed and the Chief Justice in conjunction with the Judicial Service Commission will be free to take all the necessary steps to swear them in

The three bench judges noted that there was a constitutional duty cast on the president to appoint the judges once their names are forwarded to him by JSC and that duty was owed to Kenyans in general as the appointments are meant to benefit all.

The petition had been filed by Katiba Institute challenging the partial appointment of the partial list of the 41 judges by the president.

The institute argued that the selective appointment by Uhuru would undermine the functions and powers of the Judicial Service Commission and the functioning of the judiciary.

The president had refused to gazette or appoint the recommended judges until June 3 when he appointed 34 judges out of the recommended 41 nominees.

Those that were left out were: Justices George Vincent Odunga, Joel Mwaura Ngugi, Weldon Kipyegon Korir, Aggrey Muchelule Otsyula, and Magistrates Evans Makori Kiago and Judith Elizabeth Omange Cheruiyot.

October 21, 2021 0 comment

Business

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

by Musa Abdirahman October 21, 2021

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.”

October 21, 2021 0 comment

Others

How ‘Terrorist’ Lawyer Turned An Enemy To Many Due To Love For His Job

by Yahil Felix October 21, 2021

written by Yahil Felix

Yusuf Abubakar is not a new name in the Coast region as he is known by many for defending those accused of terrorism.

Having practiced his profession for 23 years, he didn’t know the career he chose would make or destroy him. In a candid interview with Nation, he reveals how he has become an enemy to many.

The lawyer says that he has received threats many times because of defending the most-wanted terrorists in court.

He defended the late Sheikh Aboud Rogo and Salim Mohammed who is currently being sought by security agents. He takes pride that all those he defends have never been convicted.

His problems started when the police accused him of meddling in their affairs. Also, he has been perceived as an enemy by the community.

“But I will never regret the path I chose, because not only has it given me experience but it has also taught me lessons,” said Abubakar.

He further said his challenge is when he is defending a murder or terror suspect, because he is going against the State to prove that the accused is innocent.

He said since he defended Aboud Rogo and his wife, it has never been an easy journey for him.

People lashed out at him saying he is defending terrorists and criminals, adding that he is proud those he defended have never been convicted.

Abubakar said he has no security even when his life comes to danger, “My security is God only.”

He has received blames from the affected families, blaming him for defending suspects.

He also revealed that he also deals with murder cases. He said Omar Lali’s murder case where he was accused of killing Keroche heiress Tecra Muigai was a unique one.

He said although Omar Lali was a poor man fighting against a rich family, he is proud for succeeding in proving his innocence in Lamu before the case was transferred to a court in Garsen, Tana River County where he also succeeded in proving his innocence.

“When defending murder and terror you have to be keen, careful and gather enough evidence,” said Abubakar.

He added that Hemed Salim’s case is still fresh in his mind. This is after Salim was abducted in 2014 outside Masjid Musa in Mombasa and they are still following up on his whereabouts seven years later.

Despite being a tough lawyer, he also experiences hard times. He recalled some of his toughest cases being those of by-election petitions in Shela and Ganda wards.

“It is difficult for a petitioner to succeed in such cases but we won the Shela one in 2013 and Ganda in 2017,” he said.

He recalls his childhood days and what made him choose to be a lawyer. He said back then, they lived as squatters in their land with no place to call home.

His father didn’t own a title deed and this prevented him from getting a loan to send Abubakar to a good school.

Witnessing his father receiving threats daily rekindled his passion to go for law as a career.

Having been born and raised in Gazi, Kwale County, he went to Makongeni Primary School before proceeding to Barani School in Kanamai Kilifi County.

He later transferred to Serani Primary School in Mombasa County where he completed Standard Eight in 1986.

He later joined Shimo La Tewa High School where he sat for his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education exams in 1990.

Abubakar then joined University of Nairobi for law between 1992 and 1996. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in 1998.

Since then, he has been practicing law and he said at 52 years, he is proud to have touched all fields of law.

Abubakar has tackled criminal, constitutional, land, Kadhi, terror and murder cases.

He declared that his interest is in politics currently. “In 2004, I contested the Kisauni MP’s seat under Shirikisho Party where I was Secretary General, But I lost and emerged number three.”

He said he believes he can balance politics and law and that is why he is going to try it in 2022 by contesting for a seat in Lamu County.

October 21, 2021 0 comment

Entertainment

Eric Omondi Reveals Why He Is Avoiding Sex And Wants To Stay Single

by Yahil Felix October 21, 2021

written by Yahil Felix

The self-proclaimed president of comedy, Eric Omondi, has come out to reveal that he is remaining celibate till marriage and sex will no longer be part of his life.

In an interview that he shared on Instagram, Omondi, who is preparing for the premier of his new season of Wife Material, stated that he is keeping himself pure until he marries, adding that he hopes people will respect his decision.

“I personally I’m not a lover, I’m not a fan of sex and sex is not something that I can think about or I’d love to do.”

According to Eric Omondi, sex is a distraction that will derail his successful comedy career.

He seemed to clear the air, especially given that his reality show had been criticized for its racy, and frequently explicit, content.

He added that he wants to focus with his career adding that sex before marriage is a distraction therefore he wants to keep himself pure.

His show had become controversial, running into headwind after the former KFCB chairman Dr. Ezekiel Mutua castigated him and demanded an investigation into the comedian’s conduct regarding the controversial Wife Material show, claiming it depicted sexual, immoral, and indecent content.

According to moral cop as dubbed by many, young girls were being duped into watching the how and were being forced to commit immoral acts.

Dr. Mutua also claimed that the public were subjected to sexual acts that degraded societal morals and misled young people into copying acts that are against the African culture.

But Omondi who has now promised a bigger and better season of the show says he is focused on his career and is keen on avoiding anything that would bring negative impact on his career.

October 21, 2021 0 comment

Business

Reprieve To Kenyans As Uhuru Lifts Nationwide Curfew

by Musa Abdirahman October 20, 2021

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

October 20, 2021 0 comment

Crime & Investigations Latest News

How A Fake Toyota Kenya Employee Conned A Mechanic Into Giving Him A Job

by Yahil Felix October 19, 2021

written by Yahil Felix

A man got himself in trouble after conning a mechanic to produce academic papers, toolbox, overall and cash in order to secure him a job at Toyota Kenya.

He was arraigned in court after arrest by the public. According to court documents, Mututhu Makau obtained Ksh. 3000 from Clement Mutisya with the intentions of defrauding him.

Makau obtained the money by pretending he was in a position to obtain an insurance cover which was alleged to be part of the internship requirements.

It is reported that he comitted offence on September 17, 2021 within South C in Lang’ata constituency.

A police statement read that the accused met with Mr. Mutisya who was looking for a job and offered to help him get a job in Toyota Kenya stationed in South C.

Makau then entrapped Mutisya by asking for Ksh 3000, overall, and toolbox all valued at 15000 and academic papers.

He then asked him to wait for him as he returns with good news.

An elated Mutisya waited for his ‘good’ friend the for hours but he didn’t return. Sensing malice, he went to Toyota Kenya offices.

He asked if there’s an employee going by the accused person’s name. He learnt there was no such name there and the internship position was a scam.

He tried reaching the accused but his calls went unanswered. He later reported at Akila police station which led to commencement of an investigation.

Makau was arrested a month later by the members of the public along Popo road and frog marched to the police without explaining a thing.

He appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate Renee Kitagwa at Kibera law courts where he pleaded not guilty.

He was granted a cash bail of Ksh 30,000 pending his next mention on October 27, 2021.

October 19, 2021 0 comment

Crime & Investigations Latest News

German National Found Dead After Heated Argument With Nyeri Wife

by Yahil Felix October 19, 2021

written by Yahil Felix

A German national was recently found dead after a heated argument with his wife.

According to DCI chief George Kinoti, the 75 year-old Weise Klaus Armin, was involved in a heated argument with his 38-year-old wife Rosemary Wangui before his lifeless body was found hanging from the doorframe of their bedroom.

According to reports, Wangui had gone to see her ailing mother in Othaya on the fateful day.

When she returned later, she found his husband breathing fire, accusing her of infidelity.

To avoid this, she flee from her home after the husband threatened to kill her with a knife. It is then alleged that he locked himself in their bedroom where his lifeless body was later found.

When the police arrived in the couple’s home at Muhasibu Area in Gamerock in Nyeri, they broke into the bedroom and found Armin’s body hanging from a rope.

“A team of homicide experts from DCI headquarters with a back up teak from Crime Research and intelligence bureau as well as crime scene detectives analyzed the scene forensically, took statements from various sources and are awaiting for the deceased’s kin to arrive from Germany for a post mortem,” said Kinoti.

October 19, 2021 0 comment

Politics

Nationwide Curfew To Be Lifted, Uhuru Says

by Musa Abdirahman October 18, 2021

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.

October 18, 2021 0 comment

Crime & Investigations

New Details Emerge On How Bandits Acquire Dangerous M-16 Rifles

by Yahil Felix October 18, 2021

written by Yahil Felix

Former Rift Valley Regional Coordinator George Natembeya claimed that bandits wreaking havoc in Laikipia are using sophisticated weapons and most people thought it was a joke.

But on October 12, security officers killed an armed bandit in Longowean, Samburu West and recovered an M16 rifle that had 25 rounds of ammunition. The bandit was among a gang that had attacked the area and driven away 27 heads of cattle.

Police arrested Dakitari Lokombayo and presented him at Maralal court last week Tuesday and is still being held as the police were given two weeks to conclude investigations.

Earlier on, Natembeya said that while the police are using ordinary AK-47 and G3 rifles, he wondered where the bandits got the M16 and other military weapons.

Intelligence reports indicate that they get the sophisticated weapons and food from their leaders in support of Moranism.

According to Nation, Ethiopian rebels known as Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) anf others are the main sources of such guns.

They are then smuggled to the country through porous boarders. The DCI have commenced their investigations into this.

A senior officer at DCI said the assault rifle recovered from the arrested bandit had a flag of a neighboring country and was manufactured in the US.

Gun laws are strict in Kenya. For one to acquire, it requires a comprehensive background check and interviews. However, pastoralist communities who rarely have government security get the guns from black market.

These rifles are acquired from leaders who support cattle rustling. They offer them at a price between Ksh 5000 and 20,000 or two cows depending on the type of gun.

Kenya easily gets the guns as it is surrounded by countries in conflict such as the South Sudan where local communities sell them for food.

Others are Somalia, Ethiopia and Uganda. The Deputy Director of the National Focal Point on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Mr. Charles Owino said the government is not giving up on the war on illegal firearms.

He added that East African countries like Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia and the 15 countries who are members of the Nairobi Protocol for the prevention, control and reduction of small arms and light weapons in the Great Lakes region and the horn of Africa to fight against the proliferation of illegal firearms in the region.

A security expert, Mr. Richard Otieno said it’s a family of military rifles adapted from the ArmaLite AR-15 rifle for the US army.

The original M-16 rifle was 5.56mm×45mm assault rifle that can fire 40-60 rounds per minute.

In 1964, M-16 entered the US military service and in the subsequent year, it was deployed for use in jungle warfare during Vietnam war.

It has been widely adopted by armed forces around the world. The worldwide production of M-16 rifles is approximately eight million of the 5.56 mm caliber.

In 2016, a report indicates that there are over 600,000 illegal firearms among the pastoralist communities in Kenya and up to 700,000 illicit arms countrywide .

October 18, 2021 0 comment

Crime & Investigations

LSK Comes To DPP’s Defense Amidst Wrangles With DCI

by Yahil Felix October 16, 2021

written by Yahil Felix

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has come to defend the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Noordin Haji’s decision not to charge Court of Appeal judge Sankale Ole Kantai over the murder of Dutch tycoon Tob Cohen.

The group has said only Haji has powers to charge or not, depending on the evidence produced during investigations.

LSK president Nelson Havi said the tussle between Haji and Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) George Kinoti over the judge is unnecessary as the latter does not have powers to charge.

“A review of the documents filed in court in Petition E334 f 2021, Justice Sankale Ole Kantai versus Inspector General of Police and others is indicative of brazen, unconstitutional and unlawful attempt by the DCI to stray, foray into the constitutional mandate of the DPP and in the process, imperil the functions of the DPP,” said Havi.

On Tueday, Cohen’s family lawyers filed a petition on behalf of his sister Gabriel Hannan Van Straten, seeking to remove Haji from office for refusing to charge the senior judge.

The DPP cleared him but Tob Cohen’s sister claims he was involved in the murder.

The sister claims that the DPP has demonstrated abuse of power and office by restraining the DCI from arresting Judge Sankale over the murder.

In response, Haji said he will reply to the allegations once Public Service Commission in accordance with Article 158 of the constitution.

However, LSK president claims the DCI is involved in the petition. He alleges that DCI are striving to control DPP on the matter.

LSK argues that, based on the Constitution, Office of the Director of Public Prosecution Act 2013 and the National Police Service Commission Act 2011 and the guidelines on the decision to charge 2019, the DCI cannot instate charges without the DPP’s permission.

According to Havi, the creation of DPP as an independent office was o offer checks and balances and to prevent abuse of power of criminal investigation.

DCI argues that the judge was involved in the murder as he constantly communicated with the tycoon’s widow Sarah Wairimu Cohen six hours after the murder of the businessman.

John Gachomo, a senior assistant Inspector General of Police based at DCI headquarters claims forensic investigations places the judge at the scene of crime.

“On of the calls between the petitioner and Sarah Wairimu Kamotho lasted for six minutes continuously. The late Tob Cohen was murdered about six hours after the suspicious communication,” argued Gachomo.

In court, Gachomo also claims the judge illegally transferred Cohen shares and allegedly helped Wairimu change her statement. But the DPP says the evidence from DCI shows nothing to collaborate their claims.

October 16, 2021 0 comment

Crime & Investigations

How A ‘Famous’ Cap Left Man In Trouble, Charged In Kibera Law Courts

by Yahil Felix October 16, 2021

written by Yahil Felix

John Auka didn’t know that his most beloved cap, that is, famous cap would one day betray him. He appeared before Kibera Law Courts charged for housebreaking and carting away the door with the padlock after stealing items. He was released on bond of Ksh. 100,000.

It is reported that he forgot his famous cap at the house he had gone to steal from. He allegedly forgot the cap while running away with stolen items.

According to court documents, Auka broke into Fridah Khanzika’s house in Nairobi and stole decoders, a DVD player, two phones,a solar system, a laptop, and a dozen of exercise books on September 128.

It is reported he heaved away the broken door which had a padlock still clutched to it. Khanzika was reportedly away for her daily hustles while the incident happened.

Her children remained stranded outside after important items in their house were stolen. Khanzika came back and realized her items worth more than Ksh. 69000 were missing.

Amid her shock, she stumbled on a cap which she suspected to belong to Auka, having seen him wear it several times.

Her neighbors aslo confirmed they had seen Auka within the residential area.

She reported the matter to the olice which led to the arrest of Auka. He denied the theft charge before Kibera court principal Sharon Maroro.

He was released on a cash bail of Ksh. 50,000 or an alternative bond of Ksh. 100,000 before trial.

October 16, 2021 0 comment

Politics

Raila Forced To Cut Short His Speech In Isiolo As Residents Demand This

by Yahil Felix October 16, 2021

written by Yahil Felix

ODM leader Raila Odinga was on Saturday October 16, 2021 forced to cut short his speech while on his tour of Isiolo County.

Raila was in the North Eastern region to sell his Azimio la Umoja agenda, which is aimed at uniting the country ahead of the 2022 General elections.

Suna East MP Junet Mohammed was forced to intervene after residents of Isiolo continuously heckled when the former Prime Minister was addressing them.

The residents were demanding to be addressed by their former governor Godana Doyo.

They were not happy with their current governor Mohammed Kuti and demanded to be addressed by their former governor who was also present among other leaders.

“Kuti must go! Kuti must go! and “Doyo Doyo Doyo!” rented the air.

Raila is in one of his campaign trail in the parts of Isiolo to campaign for his 2022 presidential bid.

On Friday, Raila stormed Deputy President William Ruto’s home turf, bringing Eldoret town to a Standstill.

He was welcomed by a momoth crowd, unlike the expectations of many people.

DP Ruto on the other hand has pitched camp in the coastal region, trying to woo voters ahead of the next year’s succession politics.

October 16, 2021 0 comment

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