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Intimacy In a Relationship

by Muthoni Kamande
written by Muthoni Kamande

Intimacy is that quality of being close, self-disclosing, and affectionate with another person. It means being able to share a whole range of thoughts, feelings and experiences that we have as human beings.

It involves being open and talking through your thoughts and emotions, letting your guard down, and showing someone else how you feel and what your hopes and dreams are.

Intimacy is built up over time

●Celebrate the good things in your relationship.
●Talk openly about your feelings and what you need from the relationship.
●Create opportunities for intimacy.
●Accept that your relationship will have highs and lows.
●Be positive about what you have in your relationship.

Intimacy also requires patience and effort from both partners to create and maintain.

Discovering intimacy with someone you love can be one of the most rewarding aspects of a relationship.

Apart from emotional and sexual intimacy, you can also be intimate intellectually, recreationally, financially, spiritually, creatively (for example, renovating your home) and at times of crisis (working as a team during tough times).

This will surely create a stronger bond between you and your partner.

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Politics

Uhuru names CS Rotich, PS Thuge’s replacements

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed Labour Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yattani the acting Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury to replace Henry Rotich.

Julius Muia has been appointed the Treasury PS taking over from Kamau Thuge.

Read a detailed statement from Statehouse below:

“In order to ensure smooth operations and continuity at the National Treasury and in line Ministries following the Court Order affecting the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Planning Mr Henry Rotich and the Principal Secretary for the National Treasury Dr Kamau Thugge, His Excellency the President has made the following changes to the organization of Government:

(I) Hon. (Amb.) Ukur Yatani Kanacho, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, assumes, in Acting Capacity the Cabinet Secretary responsibility for National Treasury and Planning.

(II) Dr Julius Monzi Muia is appointed as the Principal Secretary for the National Treasury.

(III) Mr Torome Saitoti is appointed as the Principal Secretary for the State Department of Planning.

(IV) Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Gordon Kihalangwa is appointed as the Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Defence. Kanze Dena-Mararo State House Spokesperson

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Politics

Ghost of election petitions return to haunt Raila ally

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives have arrested former Ugenya constituency Member of Parliament and ODM leader Raila Odinga’s close ally Chris Karan.

Karan has been arrested for allegedly forging documents used in an election petition against the now Ugenya MP David Ochieng.

His arrested saw his lawyer George Mugoye Mbaya and two doctors George Owino and Mohammed Adan Mohamed also arrested over the same allegations.

According to The Standard, they are accused of colluding to prepare and use the forged documents in the petition challenging the election of Mr. Karan filed by the former MP David Ochieng’.

Mr Karan is accused of allegedly presenting a forged letter indicating that he had been admitted to Alfarooq Hospital, as a justification for responding to the petition after the deadline.

In the sworn affidavit he presented in court, Karan said he has been admitted to the facility with fever and vomiting from September 6 to 13, 2017.

EACC says they will be charged with the “offences of providing false information under the leadership and integrity act 2012, forgery, uttering false documents, and making false declaration under the penal code”.

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Crime & Investigations

CS Rotich spends another night in police cells despite release

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich and his PS Kamau Thugge are yet again experiencing another long night in police cells.

This is after they failed to process the Ksh 15 million cash bail court granted them.

Milimani Anti-Corruption Chief Magistrate Douglas Ogoti freed CS Rotich on bail after he pleaded not guilty to 15 counts of corruption in relation to the alleged Sh21 Billion Arror and Kimwarer dams scandal.

East African Community Principal Secretary  Susan Jemtai Koech, former Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) Managing Director  and David Kipchumba Kimosop have also been granted bail.

While granting bail, the court ordered CS Rotich and other suspects to deposit their passports in court and not to interfere with witnesses in the case.

The court also ordered the suspects not to go to their offices unless they are in company of the Investigating Officer (IO).

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Sports

Chelsea shuts down Barcelona

by Benjamin Kioko
written by Benjamin Kioko

New Chelsea Manager Frank Lampard has won his second game as Chelsea Manager after winning 2-1 against Barcelona in the club friendlies.

Chelsea Scored the first goal in the 34th minute through Tammy Abraham who was loaned at Astonvilla last season, then Ross Barkley gave gave Chelsea the Second goal in the last minutes before Croatian international Ivan Ractic scored in 90th minute to give Barcelona a hard earned goal.

Christian Pulisic had the golden chance to give his long waited club a goal in the 5th minute but he missed by hitting side net.

This was Antonio Griezman first game to play for Barcelona,but he did not taste Chelsea’s net

The former derby count Boss has played four games as Chelsea Manager in pre-season winning two games one draw and one loss

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Politics

New twist as Senators pass Sh335.6b Division of Revenue Bill

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The Senate has this afternoon approved Division of Revenue Bill 2019 which now allocates Sh335 billion to the county government for development projects and other activities.

National Assembly ( NA )Speaker Justin Muturi is set to rule on its legality on Thursday.

Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja has said that the ball in now in the court of the MPs. He reminded them to remember the benefits of devolution when deciding to vote for or against the Bill.

The Council of Governors ( CoG )decided to move to the Supreme Court last week after the Senate and National Assembly failed to agree on the amount allocated to the counties.

The National Assembly had approved Sh316 billion while the senate supported Sh335 billion allocation as suggested by the Controller of Budget.

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Politics

Fear of arrest? Murathe’s ‘successor’ in Jubilee offers a public apology to Raila, Tuju

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Last week, a video widely circulated on social media that appeared to show the outspoken Sirisia MP John Walukhe , a close ally of Deputy President William Ruto attacking Jubilee Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju and his ethnic community, Luo.

The clip attracted the attention of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission which has hence summoned Waluke for grilling on Thursday.

Commission secretary Hassan Mohamed told the media that the legislator violated section 62 of the NCIC Act.

But the outspoken MP has now come out publicly to offer an apology to Tuju, ODM leader Raila Odinga and the entire Luo Community.

Speaking to the press at Parliament buildings, Waluke said that his ethic slur came as result of the sleep of the tongue.

He also disclosed that he is the current acting Jubilee Party Vice chairman after taking over from Dvid Murathe who resigned.

Below is the full video of Waluke’s apology.

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Crime & Investigations

CS Rotich denies 15 corruption charges

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich has maintained his innocence, denying 15 corruption charges.

While appearing before the Milimani Law Courts on Tuesday following his arrest on Monday, Rotich said that he is innocent. 

The CS said that he is only a victim of circumstance. 

Rotich appeared in court alongside Treasury PS Kamau Thugge, East African Community PS Susan Jemtai Koech and former Managing Director KVDA David Kipchumba Kimosop over misuse of public funds in the construction of Arror and Kimwarer dams estimated at a cost of Sh46 billion ($446 million).

The DPP noted that the Treasury borrowed Sh63 billion instead of the earlier indicated amount. It also emerged that there is nothing done on the ground despite the cash having been used. 

The project, which was awarded to Italian construction company CMC Di Ravenna, has stalled despite billions having been channelled towards the same. 

The DPP wants the suspects charged with conspiring to defraud the state the said billions between December 17, 2014, and September 27, 2018. 

The DPP has also asked the court to charge them for failing to comply with the guidelines of procurement and embarking on a project without planning.

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Politics

NASA strategist rules out chances of taking over Rotich’s job

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Economist David Ndii has ruled out chances of working for President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration as Finance Cabinet Secretary (CS) following the arrest of Treasury CS Henry Rotich.

Mr Rotich could be fired by Uhuru after he was directly linked by DPP Noordin Haji to the alleged loss of billions of shillings meant for the construction of Kimwarer and Arror dams in Elgeyo-Marakwet County.

In April, while responding to calls to sack ministers embroiled in corruption scandals, Uhuru said he will only sack those prosecuted, adding that he will ensure the law is followed.

“I must, however, caution that the pursuit of the corrupt will be undertaken strictly within the remits of the law, and not through vigilante justice and pitchfork protest. Though media narratives rally our resolve as they should, our actions will not be based on condemnation before one has been heard. The cornerstone of our democracy is the rule of law, and the principle of due process is a critical anchor.

Rotich has already been arraigned in court, along with PS Kamau Thugge, a move that could lead to massive changes at the Treasury. 

But Ndii, who supported former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s bid in 2017, maintains that should he be offered the job, he is not ready to be at the helm of the Treasury, arguing that Uhuru’s regime is ‘illegitimate’.

“Public Notice: I’m not available to work for Uhuru Kenyatta’s corrupt illegitimate govt. Those thinking corruption/ economy can be fixed in Treasury are gravely mistaken. National crisis will persist until a financial implosion or Jubilee is out of power whichever comes first,” he said in a tweet.

Ndii, who is one of the best economists in the country made the statement in response to a netizen who had proposed him for the Treasury job.

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Lifestyle

Ladies, here are easy steps to do nails at the comfort of your room, save money!

by Muthoni Kamande
written by Muthoni Kamande

These days,going to a parlour to get your nails done isn’t really a must.You can do your nails at the comfort of your room.Save money and do it for yourself.All you require is:
a)Nail cutter
b)Nail file
c)Nail buffer
d)Stickons (artificial nails)
e)Nail polish of your choice.
You can get a little bit creative to transform your nail painting into real nail art without making it look complicated as it may seem.
STEPS TO DO IT YOURSELf NAILS.
1)Apply glue on your natural nails then stick the artificial nails on.Do this for your nails on each and every finger.Ensure you pick the right size of the artificial nails that fit with yours naturally to avoid them looking all plastic and fake.
2)Take the nail buffer and buff your nails.This will help you have a more natural look.
3)Use the nail cutter to trim them to your desired size.Ensure you have them on the length you are comfortable with to avoid discomfort while having them on.
4)File them to the shape you want and smoothen the edges to help you have a more neat look.
5)Lastly, apply your nail polish and get creative for a better look.This will enable you to have a better look on your nails rather than having a plain look.
-Some of the nail art designs you can do by yourself are:
a) Pairing of colors- You have to take two or more colors of your choice and apply them according to your desirable pattern.
b)Laced nails- Take a piece of lace, wrap it around your nail and dab the nail polish on it. Remove the piece of lace which will leave the prints on the nail.
c)Splattering of polish on nails- You simply need a small brush to splatter a color.Dip the brush in polish and then in nail polish remover so that its thin enough to splatter.
Take some time, do your nails by yourself and have yourself feeling all good and new. It sure does increase your self esteem when your nails are looking neat and great.

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Entertainment

Evelyne Wanjiru takes Kambua’s pregnancy as motivation for hope.

by Brian Miano
written by Brian Miano

Infertility sucks! The sad part? Nobody talks about it. Even sadder? It never goes away. Maybe a miracle happens!
Kambua who for a long time has been a victim of this painful, emotionally crippling condition finally got pregnant.
However Gospel artist Evelyne Wanjiru said that Kambua’s miraculous pregnancy has given her hope of getting a baby of her own.
In an interview with Massawe Jappani on Radio Jambo, Evelyne said that she got married the same day Kambua did and she was so happy and proud of her pregnancy.

Evelyne Wanjiru


The gospel artist went on to say that she is hopeful of having her own child to. She believes that a miracle is on the way and that her prayers will soon be answered just like Kambua’s.
However Wanjiru appreciated her husband whom she termed as supportive in their 7years of marriage.
“My marriage has been an interesting journey but I don’t worry because I don’t have kids. My husband really gives me strength to continue waiting for i know one day I’ll bare him children”

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Entertainment

‘No Woman!! My banana stem satisfies me the best!’ man opens up

by Brian Miano
written by Brian Miano

Funny as it may sound, a man has shocked many by saying that he’d rather sleep with a banana stem than sleep with women then get infected with HIV/AIDS.

This is after an anonymous fellow called during Mbusi and Lion’s show on Radio Jambo where he confessed doing this crazy act.

He said “Where i come from, life wasn’t easy until one day my uncle from my dad’s side took us in and become our provider. After some years he died and my mum told me he was bewitched only for me to learn that he died from AIDS.”

The man went on to say that it was that situation that made him decide notto risk dying of the deadly disease and the best option was sleeping with the banana stem (mgomba).

Banana stem (Mgomba)

Mbussi then asked him how that works and the man said, “What I do is, i have crafted the banana stem in some way, where I drill a hole and pour hot water into it before proceeding to fulfil my sexual urges. I cannot marry because I get my urges satisfied,so women to me can’t do what my ‘mgomba’ does, why would i even want them?”

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Entertainment

Zari weds ‘again..’

by Brian Miano
written by Brian Miano

There has been controversies surrounding Ugandan socialite Zari Hassan’s relationship since she divorced East Africa’s finest Diamond Plutinumz. But Zari seems to have moved on again after she finally said ‘Yes I do’ again.

She has married her king bae in a private wedding held in South Africa. The Ugandan socialite bff, Zodwa Mkandla shared the news on social media saying “Well done my friend,am proud of you @Zarithebosslady #Mrs King Bae. Welcome to our family Mr M”

#kingbae

Previously, The boss lady had mentioned that soon she would be tying the knot with her anonymous boyfriend on Mandela Day,July 18.

However, sources report that the King Bae had bought a mansion in Pretoria where they would all move in, that including her kids.

Simba’s ex went on to praise her bae by terming him as a caring and loving partner who has accepted her children in an interview with Tanzanian host Millard Ayo.

Zuleha, Zari’s sister also took to the social media where she congratulated her big sis. However in her comments it looked like Zari hadn’t yet introduced her King bae to the family.

She said ” congratulations doll @zarithebosslady, we can’t wait to meet him in person. Xoxoxo”

Her brother Tingdis also sent out this message “Hot girl summer indeed…….congs #zari #zarithebosslady

Left Zari and sis Zuleha, right Zari’s diamond ring
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Politics

Why Aukot’s referendum push is a win for Ruto, a blow to Uhuru and Raila

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga have been pushing for constitutional changes through their Building Brides initiative, but will it be an easy journey?

Well, Thirdway Alliance Party leader Dr Ekuru Aukot is pushing for constitutional changes as well. Whilst President Kenytatta and Raila are pushing for more representation, over representation is Dr Aukot’s major concern.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Thursday approved 1.2 of the 1.4 million signatures which Aukot had presented for scrutiny by the commission.

With the law dictating that a person seeking to implement changes in the constitution present one million signatures, Aukot has cruised past the first section of the test.

Consequently, this exposes the nation to a possible referendum, probably next year, which comes as a blow to Uhuru and Raila, who have been pushing for an expanded government.

Aukot, on the other hand, is pushing to have elective seats reduced.

This will, therefore, force the two to go back to the drawing board to consider other ways of realising their push, putting into consideration that it will be impossible to their referendum bid to materialise with Aukot’s also looming.

Political analyst Herman Manyora claims that Deputy President Dr William Ruto stands to benefit from the referendum push by Dr Aukot.

Through his YouTube channel, Manyora explained that Aukot’s plans go through then the country can’t hold another plebiscite until 2022.

In his opinion, this would frustrate plans by the ODM Party Leader to hold a similar exercise to amend the Constitution. 

“There are those who believe that if this referendum were to be undertaken, not even go through, just to be undertaken then it would make it nearly impossible for any other group, BBI and the handshake included, to bring another referendum to Kenyans before the next election. 

“Therefore Ruto will have scored if the Thirdway Alliance was able to be taken to the people for a vote,” Manyora explained.

He went on to add that skeptics were claiming that the ‘Punguza Mzigo’ initiative would die before it reaches the County Assembly because of the many legal issues surrounding it.

Watch Manyora’s video below:

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Crime & Investigations

Reprieve to Governor Obado as Court dismisses case

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Migori County Governor Okoth Obado has been facing misfortunes since last year with various cases haunting him. His troubles began when his girlfriend Sharon Otieno, a Rongo University student was murdered, making Obado the main suspect in the murder case.

Before the case could end, detectives from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) were at his home in a graft case when they came across 8 guns in the home of the county chief, bring another case before him.

He has however been handed a reprieve after a Nairobi Court dismissed the firearms case before him.

The ruling comes after the investigations revealed that the county boss followed the right procedures in acquiring the firearms and he deserves security as he serves the people of his region.

In a presentation in court, the investigating officer confirmed to the court that the firearms confiscated from the governor was obtained through a legal means. 

He also asked the court to take lawful action after the Governor’s arms were taken away. Magistrate Joyce Ngadani has since directed the government to ensure that the governor gets back his arms with immediate effect to allow him to perform his duties without any form of fear.

The prosecution was also warned against acquiring any information in the name of trying to incriminate the Governor following the decision of the court. 

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Politics

How 6 armed men raided Ekuru Aukot’s office shortly after winning referendum push

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Barely hours after Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) verifying over one million signatures from Dr Ekuru Aukot’s Punguza Mizigo initiative, an armed gang allegedly raided his office in Lavington, Nairobi.

It is alleged that Dr Aukot’s Thirdway Alliance Party Secretary General Fredrick Okang’o was shot and injured in an ugly scene that occurred on Thursday night.

According to Ekuru Aukot, six armed men raided their office and shot Okang’o but fortunately he managed to escape before they took away his life.

“Our party office Thirdway Kenya in Lavington, Chalbi drive has just been invaded by 6 armed men in Nairobi. They have shot at our SG Fredrick Okang’o who ran and hid inside one of the offices. This comes barely few hours after Punguza Mizigo Bill passed. This a cowardly act,” Aukot posted on Twitter.

The motive of the attack is however not yet to be established.

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