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Loss of 30 Million Heroin Exhibit Lands Mombasa Principal Magistrate in Hot Soup

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested Mombasa Principal Magistrate Edgar Matsigulu Kagoni and four others over loss of Sh30 million heroin exhibit and Sh600,000.

According to DCI, the exhibits were handled recklessly leading to their loss.

The lost heroin weighed approximately 10 kgs.

Through their official twiitter handle on Saturday morning, the DCI revealed that the incident happened in July 2018 at Mombasa Law Courts.

“Following the reckless handling of Exhibits that led to the Loss of approx. 10 Kgs of Heroin valued at Ksh. 30M & Cash of various currencies valued at over Ksh. 600K, @DCI_Kenya Detectives have today arrested FIVE People – including the Principal Magistrate at Mombasa Law Courts,” posted DCI.

Others arrested are Mr. Abdalla Awadh Abubakar (Mombasa Executive Assistant ), Mr. Lawrence Thoya Bayan(Staff), Mr. Onesmus Momanyi (Court Assistant,Ruiru).

They will be arraigned in Court in Monday.

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Politics

It’s All Systems go in Kibra as ODM Decides

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Supporters of Orange Democratic Movement Party in Kibra Constituency have moved to the ballot to elect their flag bearer in the upcoming November 7 Kibra by-elections.

All the IEBC gazetted polling stations in the area are in use and voting is currently underway.

All aspirants expressed unity and confidence in odm preparations to conduct the nomination and pledged to support the winner of today’s procees

Party members who are participating in the nominations are expected to leave polling stations after casting their vote. Armed police officers have been deployed to Kibra to man polling stations as well as to patrol in all parts of the constituency

Aspirants are expected to ensure their supporters adhere to the rules of nomination. Any aspirant who will cause tension, violence or engage in any form of malpractice will be punished.

10 candidates are battling out for an ODM ticket. They are Stephen OKello Oguwa, Christone Odhiambo Owino, Peter Ochieng Orero, Tony Ogola Sira Sine, Reuben William Ayako Ojijo, Obaricks Eric Ochieng Obayi, Brian Shem Owino, Benson Musungu, John Milla Otieno & Bernard Otieno Okoth.

The winner of the ticket will face off with Jubilee party’s McDonald Mariga, ANC’s Eliud Owalo and Ford Kenya’s Eng Khamisi Butichi in by-elections.

The Kibra MP seat fell vacant following the demise of Ken Okoth who succumbed to cancer in July.

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Politics

Former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe dies aged 95

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Robert Mugabe, the former president of Zimbabwe has died aged ninety-five years.

He has been ill for some time.

President Mugabe died in a Singapore hospital on Friday morning 6th Of September 2019.

The current President of Zimbabwe Emerson Mnangagwa has confirmed the passing away of the longest serving zimbabwean President.

“It is with the utmost sadness that I announce the passing on of Zimbabwe’s founding father and former President, Cde Robert Mugabe ,” tweeted Mnangagwa.

” Cde Mugabe was an icon of liberation, a pan-Africanist who dedicated his life to the emancipation and empowerment of his people. His contribution to the history of our nation and continent will never be forgotten. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” he added.

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Mariga to Face Off With His Former Football Coach in Kibra by-elections

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The race for Kibra parliamentary race is hotting up as Raila Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) moves to the ballot on Saturday to conduct nominations aimed at fielding their flag bearer in the race.

The party has lined up 10 candidates who are to face off in an effort to seek party’s ticket. they are;

  1. Stephen Okello Oguwa
  2. Christone Odhiambo Owino
  3. Peter Ochieng’ Orero
  4. Tony Ogola Sira Sine
  5. Reuben William Ayako Ojijo
  6. Obaricks Eric Ochieng’ Obayi
  7. Brian Shem Owino
  8. Benson Musungu
  9. John Milla Otieno
  10. Bernard Otieno Okoth

However, Peter Ochieng Orero, a renown teacher and immediate Dagoreti High School Principal has been speculated to be Raila’s preferred candidate.

He however dismissed the allegations on Thursday saying that he was not even aware of such allegations, and added that if they were there, then it was Kibra people saying that because of his close interaction with them for many years as a teacher.

If he manages top go through tomorrow’s nominations, he will have to face off with his former student, the Jubilee candidate McDonald Mariga.

Orero revealed that football star was his former student at Kamukunji High. He further revealed to have coached Mariga in football during his time at Kamukunji High School.

“He’s a footballer. I was his football coach. I am the one who mentored Mariga up to where he is,” he said.He described Mariga as a very humble young man who might have been pushed to join politics.

Anxiety is now on ODM’s nominations. Will Orero go through to face off with his former student in November 7 by-elections?

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Politics

Uhuru Breaks Silence on Mau Evictions, Issues Tough order to Mt Kenya squatters

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta has finally broken his silence on the Maasai Mau forest standoff following a demand from a section of Rift Valley leaders.

The leaders led by Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen had claimed that environment Cabinet Secretary Keriako Tobiko had moved to evict people from Mau forest trust land without any order from the government.

But on Thursday, the government spokesman Cyrus Oguna said that President Kenyatta-led government ordered for Mau evictions.

Oguna further revealed that the government will move to push out squatters in Mt Kenya and Abardare forests. This is in an effort to conserve Kenya’s forests.

A section of Jubilee legislators from the Rift Valley had accused President Kenyatta of using “personal differences” with Deputy President William Ruto to oppress Mau forest settlers.

The MPs – Ronald Tonui (Bomet Central), Dominic Koskei (Sotik) and Joseph Ruto (Kuresoi South) alongside Segemian MCA Wesley Koech said Uhuru would order a stop to planned evictions if he had the people’s interests at heart.

The MPs spoke on Wednesday in Sabetet and Sierra Leone in Narok South subcounty.

Tonui said the evictions have caused tension and disunity among communities living in the area.

He accused Uhuru of turning a blind eye to the evictions “yet the people living there voted for him in the last General Election”.

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Politics

Reconciled- Jubilee Candidates to back Mariga

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Jubilee candidates in the just concluded nominations have allegedly reconciled and vowed to support soccer star McDonald Mariga in November 7 Kibra parliamentary race.

The candidates had threatened to support the opposition candidate in the upcoming by-elections arguing that Mariga had been rigged in during the Monday nominations.

But taking to social media on Thursday, Statehouse employee Dennis Itumbi who currently works at Deputy President Dr William Ruto revealed that the candidates had reconciled and vowed to back Mr Mariga.

Mariga has been rumored to have been imposed on Jubilee by DP Ruto.

One of the candidates Mr Morris Peter Kinyanjui who had protested Mariga’s selection said the selection was “not only unfair, deceptive and shrouded in secrecy but also contrary to the provisions of the Jubilee Party constitution.

In his petition to Jubilee Secretary-General Raphael Tuju that was received on September 3, Mr Kinyanjui stated that Article 11 of the party’s constitution provides for “open, free, fair and transparent nomination in national and county elections through consensus, secret ballot or through the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)”.

He further said: “Not only was there no nominations conducted, the board “arrogated upon itself powers it does not have to conduct the aforesaid selection, and even then they did not feel it right to inform the aspirants.”

Since Itumbi alleges that the candidates have reconciled, Mariga will now face ODM candidate who will be nominated on Saturday September 7 through ballot, ANC’s Eliud Owalo and Ford Kenya’s Eng. Khamisi Butichi.

The Kibra MP seat fell vacant following the demise of Ken Okoth who succumbed to cancer in July.

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Entertainment

” Evil Eyes Might Harm my Unborn Child” Tanasha Donna Tells Curious fans

by Brian Miano
written by Brian Miano

Diamond’s  baby mama, Tanasha Donna has choosen to remain discreet about the name of her unborn child on social media.

The NRG presenter, took to social media saying that the more she gave information about her unborn child the more she would expose him to harm from evil people.

Speaking during one of her Instagram live videos that has since expired, Tanasha who was responding to a fan’s question explained that she and Diamond came to an agreement to keep their baby’s name private until he was born.

Tanasha didn’t explain further about what she thought these wicked people would do and made it clear that the name won’t be made public any time soon. She went on to say that they already had the names of their baby boy.

”I am afraid that bad and evil people will harm him, we have already discussed about the name but we can not share it at the moment,” she said.

We are certainly looking forward to what Simba’s bae has in store for us.

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Politics

ODM Membership Register to be Used in Kibra nominations

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party membership register will be used in the Saturday September 7 race for the party’s ticket in upcoming Kibra Parliamentary race.

The party’s National Elections Board (NEB) led by Chairperson Senator Judith Pareno on Thursday briefed all candidates for the party ticket on the preparations for the nomination exercise.

The board said that all 180 polling stations gazetted by Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will be used in the exercise.

ODM Party leader Raila Odinga on Wednesday made clarifications concerning the nominations declaring that his support for the candidates was impartial.

He further dispelled the rumours that had been doing rounds concerning the AU Envoy secretly handpicking his candidate.

Amid cheers, Raila concluded his short address by assuring the elated aspirants that nominations will be free of bias.

“The nominations will be free and fair because this is a friendly match. I will guide whoever will emerge victorious.”

The aspirants seeking to contest for the Kibra seat on an ODM ticket include,  Awino Christone Odhiambo, Orero Peter Ochieng’, Sine Tony Ogola Sira, Ojijo Reuben William Ayako, Oguwa Stephen Okello, Okoth Bernard Otieno, Obayi Obaricks Eric Ochieng’, Owino Brian Shem, Millar John Otieno, Musungu Benson and Owade Lumumba Patrick.

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Lifestyle

The Most Underrated facts About Love-Making

by Muthoni Kamande
written by Muthoni Kamande

In this era, people actually acknowledge use of condoms as “old-fashioned”. They ignore the risks that come with unprotected sex and the effectiveness of condoms.

Unprotected sexual contact (when no condoms are used) may lead to the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

A person may sometimes not be aware they have an STI since many do not have any outward signs or symptoms. One can transmit without even knowing it.

It is best to avoid sexual acts if the partner has:

  • Swollen lymph nodes in the groin
  • Abnormal foul_smelling discharge
  • Warts, swelling, inflammation, redness or soreness in the genital area.

So it is actually very important to use protection. However, condoms do not protect against publice lice, scabies or HPV ( the virus transmitted through any contact with an infected person’s genitals and the skin around them )

It is also important to note that many individuals are not aware of their status. Whenever you have a new partner , it is best to use protection until both of you have been tested for STIs.

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Crime & Investigations

South Africa Xenophobic attacks; Eye Witnesses narrate How it All Started

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

An eye witness in the ongoing South African Xenophobic attacks has recounted how the deadly attacks started in the country.

In a video doing rounds on Social media, two eye witnesses have narrated how a tax driver was shot dead in Pretoria town.

They say the attack on the tax driver was carried out by Tanzanians who have been terrorizing people in the town of Pretoria for a long period now.

According to the witnesses, the alleged Tanzanian Nationals do drug trafficking in the South Africa’s town and rob people.

They say they normally blame the attacks on Nigerians and convince the media and everyone that it is Nigerians who carry out the deadly attacks.

The attacks have triggered violence and widespread looting of South African-owned brands in Nigeria.

Protesters set fire to many entrances leading into a busy mall housing South African retail store Shoprite and looted groceries and toiletries from the supermarket in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial center.

Another outlet belonging to the chain and one owned by South African mobile company MTN were vandalized in Ibadan city in southwest Nigeria on Tuesday despite appeals from the government for peace.

Many other stores owned by Nigerians were also plundered in the raids.

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Entertainment

Rayvanny Condemns South Africa’s Xenophobic Attacks Through New Jam

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

WCB Wasafi’s finest Rayvanny has come out to strongly condemn the ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa through his newest jam ‘No Xenophobia’.

In the song that was released on Thursday morning, Rayvanny urges Africans to open their eyes and minds to see what is going on in South Africa.

He says love is everything since we have same color, same kind, since we are children of ‘Mama Africa’.

The bongo star further urges those engaging in the ongoing killings to stop burning and killing Africa.

The attacks have brewed a culture war between South Africa and its continental neighbours.

Although the majority of the deceased were South Africans, that hasn’t stopped a fierce international condemnation coming our way.

The attacks have also triggered violence and widespread looting of South African-owned brands in Nigeria.

Protesters set fire to many entrances leading into a busy mall housing South African retail store Shoprite and looted groceries and toiletries from the supermarket in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial center.

Another outlet belonging the chain and one owned by South African mobile company MTN were vandalized in Ibadan city in southwest Nigeria on Tuesday despite appeals from the government for peace.

Many other stores owned by Nigerians were also plundered in the raids, which Rayvanny is seemingly addressing.

Watch Rayvanny’s video below:

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Politics

VIDEO: Ruto’s Statement on Mau That Has Come Back to Haunt Him

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

A video of Deputy President Dr William Ruto that is doing rounds on social media, where the DP talks about the Maasai Mau Forest has yet again sparked a debate among Kenyans amid government’s standoff on Maasai Mau Forest evictions.

In the video which was recorded in June last year, the DP is heard talking tough about the evictions.

Ruto who was speaking at Sogoo High School in Narok South where part of the forest is located asked those who are living beyond the cutline to move out saying environmental conservation was crucial for the country.

He also announced that those who are legal settlers will be issued with title deeds and 15 schools that were demolished in the 2005 eviction shall be rebuilding adding that the government has allocated Sh65Million for the project.

“Those who live inside the forest will be moved out. We have planted tea to separate the forest and the settlement area as we have to conserve our environment,” he said.

Watch the video in this tweet.

The video has just started doing rounds on social media as Rift Valley leaders call for Ruto’s intervention in the ongoing standoff but Ruto has hence remained mum on the issue.

Early this week, a group of leaders from the Rift Valley told President Uhuru Kenyatta to break his silence on the Mau complex evictions.

The order by Environment Cabinet Secretary Keriako Tobiko to have nearly 50,000 people voluntarily leave the Mau or be forced out without compensation has angered some leaders, culminating in meetings.

Some families have already started leaving the forest voluntarily. 15 schools have also been closed down.

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PHOTOS: Raila convenes a meeting with all ODM aspirants ahead of Saturday showdown

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

ODM party leader Raila Odinga on Wednesday convened a meeting with all the aspirants ahead of Saturday showdown where they will compete for the ticket.

He held a discussion with the candidates for the party ticket in the Saturday 7th September nominations, where among others, Odinga was assured by the aspirants that they will strictly adhere to the rules and regulations of the party besides rallying for peace.

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“PL @RailaOdinga today held a discussion with candidates for the party ticket in the Saturday 7th Sept. nomination exercise. The aspirants assured the party leader that they will adhere to the nominations rules and that they will ensure the exercise is peaceful,” the party confirmed.

Already, Jubilee party has fielded former footballer McDonald Mariga while ANC has settled for Eliud Owalo. Ford Kenya will be represented by Ramadhan Khamisi.

The seat was left vacant following the death of ODM legislator Ken Okoth in July.

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Entertainment

“You will walk in heaven majestically, si uko na bahati aki” Kenyans react on Diana Marua’s adorable son’s pics

by Brian Miano
written by Brian Miano

Diana Marua and singer hubby,Kevin Bahati, have finally unveiled their son’s face. Marua’s baby daddy is now a father of four. Three biological kids with two different baby mamas and adopted son.

The little angel was born a few weeks ago but Kenyans didn’t get a chance to see baby Majesty at that time. However there is a clear resemblance with his bigger siz, Heaven. The names given to Bahati’s child are quite holy and unique if I may say so. To remain a trending personality, the parents of baby Majesty saw that he became a brand ambassador of a local hospital whatsoever.

Here are some of the views Kenyans gave about the baby:

joabmwaura Big boss you will be

weezdom Uncle loves you MJ

karen_mwendia Diana@mom…you will walk in heaven majestically, , si uko na bahati aki

winnie_shareef  Soooooooo handsome!!!

marykinyeru Awww cute Baby ..barikiwa

lucynyambura He came straight from heaven so adorable 

fuindcu He is his big sister’s look alike.

ronniechirchir Umenishinda kwa Likes babaa… Yenyewe celebrity womb iko na status yake

delma_jess Beautiful baby boy

donnaholland He is sooo cute he is totally heavens twin brother 

suzzie Such a handsome boy na amegrow sana 

derrickson Waah wah what a picture.

nashmarol Another one dee you always make cute babies

suzziedaniel Wow cute and blessed

mimi.kenya Awwww lovely baby. God bless

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Politics

It’s all systems go as ODM issues Saturday’s nomination procedure in Kibra

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Raila Odinga-led Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has issued the procedure that should be followed in their upcoming Saturday 7 nominations ahead of Kibra by-elections.

The nominations that were to be held on 31st August were pushed to September 7 over lack of security personnel who were engaged in the census exercise.

The star had on Wednesday morning reported that ODM was considering a consensus in the Kibra primaries, a report that has been dismissed by the party.

The party through its official twitter handle on Wednesday asked Kenyans to ignore the story by The Star, saying that they are ready for the nomination exercise.

The party further noted that all candidates who were cleared for the nominations are also ready for the exercise.

“We are ready for the nomination exercise in Kibra this Saturday 7th Sept. 2019 at all @IEBCKenya gazetted polling stations. All candidates who were cleared for the nominations are also ready for the exercise. It is all systems go,” read the tweet.

The party further asked the media to stop speculations that are aimed at causing unnecessary friction and tension, arguing that the party has proper channels of communication and any information needed for dissemination should be sought from the SG, ED or the Director of Communications.

“The media should stop their speculative tendencies that are aimed at causing unnecessary friction and tension. We have channels of communication within the party and any information needed for dissemination should be sought from the SG, ED or the Director of Communications,” read the statement posted on twitter.

All the ODM supporters and members in Kibra constituency have been urged to prepare for the nominations exercise on Saturday. They should carry their ID and membership card to participate in the exercise.

“We urge our supporters and members of the party in Kibra Constituency as well as our candidates for the party ticket to prepare for the nominations exercise on Saturday, they should carry their ID & membership card to participate”

ODM further revealed that all party members are listed in the register and will be identified once at the polling station before taking part in the exercise.

However, Only ODM Party members will be allowed to participate in the nomination exercise in Kibra.

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Crime & Investigations

Kenyans targeted in Xenophobic attacks in South Africa

by Manyasi Peris
written by Manyasi Peris

Kenyan high commissioner to South Africa Jean Kamau on wednesday confirmed that several Kenyans are among those attacked in Gauteng Province.

He has advised Kenyans in South Africa to report to the police when threatened with cases of arson, looting and physical attacks.

The ongoing attack has brewed different reactions on social media with some south Africans justifying these acts of injustice on foreigners.

More than 50 shops owned by foreigners have been destroyed and hundreds of people hospitalised. The attacks on foreign-owned businesses and properties have been roundly condemned on Twitter with many demanding that the South African government takes action and stops the violence .

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