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Chaos In Britain As Petrol Pumps Run Dry, Army On Standby

by Yahil Felix September 28, 2021

As Kenya is struggling with the high costs of fuel, drivers in Britain encountered frustrations as they hunted petrol for hours or sat stuck in queues wanting to fill their tanks in gas stations. This is was as a result of major gas stations running dry as a result of trucker shortage, this compelled the government to deploy the army to out the army on standby.

According to Reuters, dozens of forecourts had been closed with signs that saying they had no petrol or diesel. This was exasberated by a shortage of lorry drivers and a halt to truck-driving license testing during COVID-19 lockdowns. This has resulted in chaos through supply chains and increasing the spectre of shortages and increase in prices up to Christmas.

Kwasi kwareteng, the Business Secretary said that a limited number of military tanker drivers are ready to be deployed to deliver fuel if necessary.

Reports say that fights broke out in some fuel stations as drivers struggled for fuel. Medics have said that health workers should be given a priority to fill their cars.

Chaos erupted in the world’s fifth largest economy as shortage of truck drivers grio the nation, straining the supply chain and an increase in European wholesale natural gas prices tipped energy companies into bankruptcy.

Retailers, truckers and logistics companies have warned that prices for everything from energy to Christmas gifts ought to rise.

Ministers in the country, fuel companies and petrol stations claim that there are sufficient supply of fuel but the lack of drivers coupled with panic buying has drained the system.

On Sunday, the government announced that it was making plans to issue 5000 visas to foreign truck drivers. Polish hauliers have however seen this as a joke arguing that only fee might take it up. Hauliers and petrol dealers in Britain have argued that there are no quick solutions as the shortage of drivers is estimated at 100,000, they said this is serious and transporting fuel needs extra training and licensing.

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Crime & Investigations Latest News

Former MCA Injured After Police Shoot Over Mask

by Yahil Felix September 28, 2021

written by Yahil Felix

It was an unlucky day for former MCA Barnaba Lagat after police officers from Kapcherop in Elgeyo Marakwet shot him over mask on Monday. In an incident that occured in the evening at Kapcherop center in Cherangany, reports indicate that the former Kiptoror ward representative was involved in an argument with officers from the neighboring Trans Zoia County.

It is alleged that the officers had crossed over to the center and we’re beating up a youngstar for breaking Covid rules.

Witnesses say that Lagat rushed to the scene but his intervention irked one of the officers who shot him on the upper left arm. The officers who were in a police car went back to their station after the incident.

Cherangany parliamentary aspirant Julius Tunduria has confirmed that Lagat was rushed to Ziwa health center before being referred to Moi Referral and Teaching Hospital.

There’s tension in the area as residents threaten to storm Kapchorop Police Station to protest the shooting. Area MP Joshua Kuttuny has condemned the act and called for action against the officers.

However, Trans Zoia County commander Jacinta Wesonga has denied the allegations against the officers. She said that officers were conducting a crackdown against illegal goods when he public started throwing stones at them, which prompted the officers to shoot.

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Crime & Investigations Latest News

Ivy Wangeci’s Murder Suspect Makes New Demands

by Yahil Felix September 28, 2021

written by Yahil Felix

Murder suspect Naftali Kinuthia accused of killing Ivy Wangeci in 2019 outside Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital has made new demands. Before the High Court in Eldoret, Kinuthia filed a new application wanting to have the presiding Judge Stephen Githinji recuse himself from handling his case over alleged bias.

During hearing of the matter, he used his lawyer to present the application to have the judge recuse himself.

A part of the application read, “The judge gave considerations to extraneous reasons while delivering the bail ruling delivered on September 23, 2021. Some reasons (for denial of bail) were not based on law or facts.”

The application further argued that the court is an neutral arbiter and should now be influenced by the media and public reporting while handling cases that attract public attention.

Kinuthia argued in his supporting affidavit that some reasons that led to his denial of bail were irrelevant. It included reasons such as, the court had attracted wide media coverage and the public would be concerned if he was released on bond or bail.

He further argued that he is facing a serious offence and any acts of biasness are prejudicial to him. He said being young, he may be sentenced to life imprisonment not based on evidence but by the court’s views as displayed when delivering bond.

The court however ruled that the denial of bail was because circumstances which had earlier led to his denial of bail had not changed.

Kinuthia’s case comes barely a month since Martha Koome (Chief Justice) ordered Justice Githinji to give a priority hearing to the murder case. In her letter, she direçted Githinji to have the hearing completed beforer October 1.

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Crime & Investigations Latest News

69 Year-Old Man Throws Kicks At A Lawyer For Asking Too Many Questions In Court

by Yahil Felix September 28, 2021

written by Yahil Felix

A 69 year-old man is reported to have assaulted a lawyer for asking too many questions during cross-examination in a case where he was a witness. John Edward Njeru who is a former Director of Operations Kenya Police Service allegedly assaulted lawyer Alex Kimani with heavy blows on his abdomen.

The lawyer who was representing the accused sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital. It is said that the witness was angered by repeated questions from Lawyer Kimani during the case hearing.

Sources say the lawyer had requested the court to allow him get closer to the witness who was seated. While the lawyer was showing him some documents, he received a heavy blow on his stomach. The court was forced to give the witness a one-day jail term.

On Tuesday September 28, the senior principal magistrate Bernard Ochoi was told that Kimani could not appear in court since he was still in pain.

Lawyer Waweru Benson said that his colleague was urged by the doctor to go for scanning. He told the prosecution and the defense to join hands to condemn the act and asked the court to detain the witness for more days until the matter is reported to the police.

The elderly man who could not walk on his own is a complainant in a case where a business man identified as Gabriel Njoroge allegedly defrauded him by forging a certificate of lease for the land in Nanyuki. The business man is alleged to have committed the offense in July 2009.

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Why Sponsor ‘Dumped’ Omanyala

by Yahil Felix September 28, 2021

written by Yahil Felix

Recently, Ferdinand Omanyala became Kenya’s sensation after breaking record with his breath-taking speed. He was crowned the fastest man in Africa after clocking 9.77 seconds during the Kip Keino Classics at Kasarani stadium.

However few days later, his sponsor DBA Africa announced that it had cut ties with the athlete. While responding to the press, the company’s Director Storm Trentham alleged that Omanyala violated the agreements between the two sides.

She said the company’s core values are vital and all that are involved with the company must stick to them. “Unfortunately if athletes fail to maintain the company’s values, we cannot successfully work together,” said Trentham.

She stated that terminating a contract when an athlete is in their prime speaks a lot about how important they feel to protect their brand and the professional image they share with the sporting world.

She said that they worked with Omanyala unofficially since December 2020 but he signed a two-year contract in February 2021 with DBA Africa. She disclosed that they facilitated his expenses to travel around Africa for Olympic qualifying games and other areas of his career.

However, Omanyala responded that he has not been working with DBA Africa since May because the company is not registered by World Athletics. While performing, he donned the company’s kits when he broke the national record by clocking 10.01 seconds in Nigeria in March and also clocked 10.06 seconds in South Africa in May.

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Crime & Investigations Latest News

Couple Accidentally Kill Their Eight Year-Old Child During Fight

by Yahil Felix September 28, 2021

written by Yahil Felix

A couple is currently cooling their heels at Kilgoris Police Station after accidentally killing their eight year-old daughter. According to kinoti, Esther Kaiseyi and Amos Maengwe both 22 years and 30 years respectively engaged in a domestic brawl.

“A domestic brawl between the couple iN Majengo, Kilgoris turned fatal after the man in an attempt to hit his wife with a wooden object missed the target

September 28, 2021 0 comment

Business

Infinix Launches Groundbreaking New ZERO X Series with Super Moon Mode Camera

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Infinix today announced the new ZERO X Pro smartphone in Kenya featuring a remarkable camera and visual capabilities that allow users to create a masterpiece out of every moment captured. The ZERO X Series includes three variants – the ZERO X Pro, ZERO X and ZERO X NEO – which all include breakthrough visual technologies such as a Dual-Chip flagship gaming processor, 60X periscope moonshot camera and Infinix’s Galileo Algorithm Engine, a top-notch software feature allowing a high resolution looking shot of the Moon.

“Infinix is not only a brand that combines quality performance, cutting-edge technology and innovative design at accessible prices in comparison to other smartphone devices in today’s market but also known for creating devices to cater to the needs of consumers in the emerging markets.” shared Charles Ding, Deputy Product Director of ZERO X Series at Infinix Mobility. “The ZERO X Pro will feature the latest camera technology and image optimization to inspire young adults and emerging professionals to explore their creativity and place the power of professional photography firmly in their hands.”

Shoot the Moon

The ZERO X Series offers users a high-performing full focal length camera technology through a complete end-to-end imaging system that enhances any visual content.

Infinix equipped the ZERO X Pro with the 108MP OIS ultra-night Venti camera comprising of an 8MP periscope moonshot lens with 5X optical zoom and 60X hybrid zoom and a 120° field of view (FOV) 8MP ultra-wide & macro lens. The cameras are enhanced with Quad-LED flash and Infinix’s innovative Hybrid Image Stabilization (including OIS+EIS) solution to capture every detail in a larger field of view smoothly while reducing blurred images.

The ZERO X Pro features a 64MP super-night camera lens.

The ZERO X Pro also comes equipped with the Super Moon Mode, which combines a 60X periscope moonshot camera and the Galileo Algorithm Engine developed by Infinix. The Galileo Algorithm Engine combines lunar exposure and focus locking systems to quickly adjust the focus motor to the clearest predicted position, while revolution elimination algorithms calculate and eliminate the influence of natural tidal forces enabling a clear shot of the Moon. Simultaneously, lunar detail protection algorithms retain detailed textures and artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning enhancement algorithms improve the details and effects of the image subject. When turned on, users can achieve one of the clearest and detailed smartphone images of the night sky.

For the selfie camera, the ZERO X Pro offers a 16MP dual front flash and enhanced AI shooting technology to capture the perfect selfies. In addition, all ZERO X Pro smartphones offer high-quality videos with 960 FPS super slow-motion and 4K time-lapse.

Much More Power with Dual-Chip Technology

To power the smartphones with efficient in-game accelerations and data processing, the ZERO X Series features a Dual-Chip flagship gaming processor, which combines the MediaTek Helio G95 chipset with the MediaTek Intelligent Display chipset.

The MediaTek Helio G95 processor is a 64-bit octa-core processor with two performance core ARM Cortex-A76, six power-efficient core Cortex-A55 CPUs clocked at 2.05GHz and 2GHz respectively and one of the fastest GPUs, the ARM Mali-G76 MP4(-900 MHz). The processor integrates MediaTek’s HyperEngine Technology to enable a faster response between smartphone and cell-tower, while also enabling connection to two Wi-Fi bands or routers simultaneously for lower game latency and reduced lag. The MediaTek Helio G95 chipset is paired with an individual Intelligent Display chipset to create the Dual-Chip flagship gaming processor that further boosts the smartphone’s visual capabilities.

Consumers can also enjoy a comfortable and immersive viewing experience day and night with the ZERO X Pro and ZERO X’s 6.67” active matrix organic light-emitting diodes (AMOLED) display with 240Hz touch sampling rate and 120Hz refresh rate. With low blue light eye comfort certification, accredited by TÜV Rheinland, users can enjoy hours of use with less eye fatigue no matter the time of day.

Other key features of the Infinix ZERO X Series include:

4500mAh Battery with 45W Fast Charge Technology: The ZERO X Pro and ZERO X are equipped with a 4500mAh battery with 45W quick charge technology and TÜV Rheinland safe fast-charge technology, which charges the device to 40% in 15 minutes with added safety and assurance. The ZERO X NEO has a large 5000mAh battery with fully optimized TÜV Rheinland 18W Safe Fast-Charge Technology empowering today’s youth to do more on their smartphones.
Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 2.2 with Write Booster: Infinix’s Write Booster feature improves the writing and reading speed to accelerate application and cache loading and reduce delay or lag when switching and opening different apps.
Audio Technology: The powerful combination of Smart PA and DTS technology enhances the amplitude and loudness to create a surround sound experience.
Infinix’s Dar-Link 2.0: The software improves the image stability and the sensitivity of touch control that is based on an AI algorithm, while simultaneously bringing down the temperature of the device to provide a fully immersive gaming experience.
XOS 7.6 Software: Infinix’s latest operating system integrates applications designed for a smarter life, such as the Phone Cloner to transfer all data to a new device with ease, Game Zone to intelligently manage games by blocking distractions like incoming messages and calls and Doc Correction to auto-correct documents and adjust as needed for easier viewing. Infinix keeps software regularly updated so stay tuned for future updates.

Availability

ZERO X Pro, is available in Infinix outlets countrywide and online on Xpark here https://bit.ly/3AtqHT. The ZERO X Pro will be available in two colors in Kenya: Nebula Black and Starry Silver, at a retail price of Ksh 36,999.

Infinix also released the XE25 Earbuds and XE20 Earbuds. The XE20 Earbuds offers 60ms super low latency, 10mm high efficiency composite diaphragm and auto-pairing to your mobile phone. The XE25 Earbuds pumps out high-quality sound with a graphene diaphragm, ENC(Environmental Noise Cancellation), super low-latency, over 100 hours playback time, LCD display and more.

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Meet Christiano Ronaldo’s Former Teammate At Manchester United Who Now Sells Milk

by Yahil Felix September 28, 2021

written by Yahil Felix

Once a promising midfielder at Manchester United Richard Eckersley didn’t know that things would turn out different for him. He trained with the current Manchester United’s sensation Christiano Ronaldo but now sells milk.

He last played for Manchester United in 2009 although his final professional game came in 2015 with Oldham Athletic. In an instant interview, Eckersley revealed that Oldham had no money he was from a wedding and had a small baby. ” I told my wife that I wanted to quit football. It was a relief, I had money to last six months or the whole year,” he told The Athletic.

He says he’s been thinking about Ronaldo’s comeback at Manchester United because the last time they were together. “The last time he was there I was there, I was training with him, and now I am a dairy man and I sell oat milk,” he opened up.

The former midfielder was asked about the details of his current life and he quickly pointed out what makes him happy. He said they’re currently producing 25000 liters of milk per month in glass bottles, he loves the fact that everything is reusable and it’s a circular business model. Having 22 employees, he targets to be the largest milk distributor in the UK in the next five years.

September 28, 2021 0 comment

Politics

Do Not Backstab Me, Gideon Moi Urges The Kalenjin Community

by Yahil Felix September 27, 2021

written by Yahil Felix

KANU Chairman Gideon Moi has announced that he will vie for the presidency in 2022 and urged the Kalenjin community not to backstab him. According to Nation, the Baringo senator said that he aspires to change and improve the living standards of all Kenyans and unite communities regardless of their tribe or political stance.

While addressing residents at his Sacho home after attending a church service at AIC Tandui in Baringo Central, Mr. Moi showed his confidence by saying that he would defeat his opponents if he gets support from the Kalenjin community. The senator promised to transform the country by improving areas that were behind in development.

He said he made a final decision and he will not step down no matter the situation. “I am only asking my community to support me in this journey,” said Mr. Moi. “If I lose, I will have lost humbly than being despised and if I win, it will play to our advantage also,” he added.

He appealed to his community, on whose backing his father ruled for 24 years and maintained a stronghold to give him a chance to prove himself. ” I am your son and you believed in me by voting for me as an MP for five years and a senator for two terms. We should walk together to the State House because I promise not to disappoint you,” Moi said.

He said that KANU will make a declaration at the Bomas of Kenya on 30 September. He told the residents that he would go home after the declaration to seek their blessings. During his speech, he challenged his political opponents to get ready for tough political times, adding that he had braced himself well for the duel.

September 27, 2021 0 comment

Others

Photographer In Trouble After Exposing Photos Of ‘Naked’ President

by Yahil Felix September 27, 2021

written by Yahil Felix

A French photographer is in trouble for violation of privacy over a picture showing President Emmanuel Macron in swimming trunks on holiday in the Mediterranean. Paris prosecutor’s office said on Sunday that the matter is under investigation.

The photo was among the paparazzi shots published by the Voici gossip magazines in August 2020 that reportedly irked President Macron. Some of the pictures displayed the 43 year-old president while on holiday at the Bregancon fort, relaxing with his wife and other family members on a boat while he was in his swim suit. Other showed the president riding a jet ski while bare-chested but had a life jacket.

A French radio called Europe1 reported that the president and his wife Brigitte had filed a criminal complaint for invasion of privacy. The photographer identified as Thibault Daliphard, told AFP he had been summoned to appear at a police station near his village. The photographer said that he was surprised with the president’s reaction saying that the jet-ski photo showed a ‘a young, dynamic president who who looks almost Kennedyesque and this was flattering.

He added that past French leaders always posed for photographs on holiday at Bregancon fort, starting with Charles Pompidou and Valery Giscard in the 19770s. But while recent presidents such as Macron continued with the same tradition, photographers have tried their best to capture them in their privacy moments. Macron however decided to avoid the long lens of the paparazzi and he had the fort endowed with a pool at a a cost of $40,000, but he later said that he preferred the sea.

September 27, 2021 0 comment

Crime & Investigations

Politician On The Spot Over Clashes In Naivasha

by Yahil Felix September 27, 2021

written by Yahil Felix

A politician is on the police radar after clashes that lasted for three days in Karagita Village in Naivasha. It is reported that the skirmishes started after the police manning Lake Naivasha shot a fisherman. This brought protests and escalated into a looting spree.

The protesters engaged the police in running battles before blocking the busy Moi South Lake road. The deputy county commissioner, Kisilu Mutua said that they have a report that local politicians incited the youths for political gains and that they are following it up. He added that leaders should not take advantage of the unfortunate situation and incite youths for political expediency.

The area has recently experienced high tension as youths demand the removal of the recently posted Coast Guards accusing them of high-handedness. A multi-agency security team had been sent to guard the natural resource following rampant poaching cases that were threatening to cripple the industry.

Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara while meeting a team of fishermen on Sunday called for a long-term solution to curb the clashes between the security team and the illegal fishermen. She argued that the lake is a source of livelihood for hundreds of families, saying that regulation of fishing activities should not be used to prevent genuine and hardworking fishermen. She however said the shooting incident was unfortunate and called for justice.

Mr. Mutua however still maintained that only licensed fishermen will be allowed in the lake saying they were yet to license more. He said the recent skirmishes were pervaded by crooks acting as fishermen.

September 27, 2021 0 comment

Politics

Beatrice Elachi On The Spot Over Irregular Promotions

by Yahil Felix September 27, 2021

written by Yahil Felix

Former Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Beatrice Elachi is on the spot over promotion of 28 senior officers when she was serving as the county speaker. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is currently investigating an alleged irregular promotion of the officers between 2017 and 2020 by Elachi who was then the chair of County Assembly Public Service Board.

The CAS have been accused of conducting the promotions in total disregard of the law and due process. A letter from the EACC to the clerk of the county assembly dated September 22 read, “The Commission pursuant to its constitutional and statutory mandate is investigating allegations of abuse of office against Hon. Beatrice Elachi, the former Speaker and Chair, Nairobi City County Assembly Service Board and the illegal conduct of the board.”

Sources reveal that Elachi and the board are being accused of conducting promotions without requisite budgetary provisions. They did not take budgetary provisions nor engage the Commission for Revenue Allocation to cater for the promotions in 2019.

They further stated that their actions strained the budget and led to the suspension of critical services to allow the assembly to pay salaries. This led to creation of bills worth 51 million by the end of the financial year 2020/2021. The board is further accused of bias and discrimination while carrying out direct appointments; “favoring contract employees related to the chairperson of the board as of 2019.”

It is revealed that the assembly had 18 interns but all their services were terminated except for a few. Later on, the terminated interns were recalled and employed on contract. In addition, the officers continued to earn salaries without contracts of employment, leading to loss of public fund.

Other allegations include; disregard for schemes of service in terms of qualification and experience there was appointment of officers to positions they were not qualified for, others were promoted and appointed to positions that were not vacant, leading to redundancies, overlaps and loss of funds. Further, the move by the board to create two offices of the Deputy Clerk is a matter of concern to EACC.

The Commission has requested to be furnished with documents that will assist in further investigations. It further wants personal documents of the Deputy Clerk Administration and all the Directors of the Nairobi County Assembly Service Board. It further wants the list of all principal officers, senior officers and all officers given direct appointments among other documents. Elachi however denied receiving any letter from the EACC

September 27, 2021 0 comment

Crime & Investigations

Who Will Marry Us? Women In Murang’a Decry Shortage Of Men

by Yahil Felix September 27, 2021

written by Yahil Felix

Women organizations and men advocacy groups in Murang’a have expressed their worries offer dwindling numbers of men in the region. They have warned that there might be a marriage crisis if this issue is not resolved. They attributed the dwindling numbers to mob lynching and imprisonment of young men.

Interior CS Kranja Kibicho while launching Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) against narcotics and illicit brews in Thika last week, he said that 30,000 youth in Central region have died since July 2015 and 40 percent are from Murang’a. This is at the time Uhuru Kenyatta ordered a crackdown on illicit brews in the area.

Central Region Commissioner Simon Nyagwanga added that the main threats against the boy child are being played out in the 280,855 population of those in the ages between 20 to 29 years. He said that the nonsense of illicit brews, mob lynching and narcotics and all threats to legit enterprise must be deal with firmly and in civility through education and religion.

In another event, Joseph Kibugi of the Kibugi wa Ihii Foundation said that the society must realize it is molding and empowering the girl child to become a family woman in an environment of depleting potential husbands. “Everyday, we see at least 400 boy child population being sentenced to jail in Murang’a courts. In the past one month, approximately 21 males here were killed by mob lynching,” said Kibugi.

He said before thinking of shipping women to be married, they should preserve their numbers to ensure they can bring in girls from other counties to ensure they sustain their population. Various groups blamed the DCI for failing to come up with a structured way of dealing with organized crime. They cited that this has led to mafia-like illicit brews, narcotics and vigilante cartels that have continued to threaten the male population.

Former Nyumba Kumi National Security Initiative Chairman Joseph Kaguthi said that what is happening in Murang’a is a calculated move to destroy families. He said while in office, he was privy to undeclared position that Murang’a County is a dumping area for illicit brews. He castigated the society for being hostile to men and does not care to correct the delinquents before they are jailed or lynched. He finished that Murang’a is a county that if not given special attention, will wipe out its men.

September 27, 2021 0 comment

Politics

Meet Former MP Who Now Sells Wines And Spirits After Losing His Seat

by Yahil Felix September 27, 2021

written by Yahil Felix

After 2013, life has never been the same for former Maragua MP Peter Kamande Wambuku. Having served two times, he was first elected to parliament in 2002 and later in 2013 where he recently lost to Wamaua, he is now wine and spirits distributor in Ciumbu Village, Makuyu in Murang’a County.

He was left with no option and resorted to distributing liquor in Saba Saba, Kabati, Kaharati and Makuyu. However, sources reveal that life has never been the same for the former politician, he faced a stiff competition from well-established sellers in Kobil town. This forced him to shut down his shop and relocate to Ciumbu village, next to his small hotel and butchery.

Photo: Peter Kamande with ANC Party leader Musalia Mudavadi/ Courtesy

Sources reveal that Kamande has not been doing well financially when the school he had opened closed down due to COVID-19. Further reports indicate that unlike other politicians, Peter Kamande dd not relocate to posh estates in Nairobi and during his time as an MP, he was always seen in the village.

Residents claim he lived a simple life and after losing to former MP Elias Mbau in 2017, he moved to Mombasa, Saba Saba area where he was purportedly employed as a lorry driver. Reports say that tycoons in Maragua were not happy with Mbau’s leadership and they told Kamande that they would sponsor him to vie. He was however unlucky during Jubilee nominations.

It is believed that Kamande has a huge following in Makuyu, Saba Saba and Kamahuha areas. To save his political career, he has collaborated with ANC party leader Musalia Mudavadi and he has been made the ANC party leader in Murang’a County.

September 27, 2021 0 comment

Politics

DP Ruto Shares His ‘Brilliant’ Economic Idea, Slams Politicians Claiming He Is Inciting The Youth

by Yahil Felix September 27, 2021

written by Yahil Felix

Over the weekend, the deputy president William Ruto took his his campaign to Meru. While addressing the residents, he claimed that there is a group of people who want to decide the country’s direction as elections nears. He alleged that they have a plot to ensure the political direction favors them.

Photo: DP Ruto in Makutano, Meru County on Sunday/ Courtesy

He said ‘hustler nation’ won’t accept a few people too decide fate for Kenyans, and for them to change the constitution to create positions at the expense of the people. “They have created a gang to conspire against us. But can they defeat all hustlers of Kenya?,”Ruto posed while addressing the residents of Makutano in North Imenti. He was accompanied by Senator Mithika Linthuri and eight MPs.

He slammed his political opponents for spreading lies that he is inciting the youth through his hustler nation bottom-up approach. He said he wants to change the economy and empower the less privileged, not changing the constitution as others were working for. He blamed the ‘elite’ for working on changing the constitution to create positions for themselves instead of prioritizing the economy. “They should allow us change the economy first,” said Ruto while adding that mama mbogas, boda boda operators and small scale traders want the economy to be improved first.

He said empowering the small scale traders and creating jobs for the jobless youth will enable the country to raise money through taxes which in turn will reduce the dependence on international borrowing. He asked the people to support UDA now that Jubilee Party had been weakened by ‘outsiders.’ He said he created a national party that unites al and one that plans for development, adding that the same ‘visitors’ messed the big four agenda too.

Senator Mithika Linturi and MPs John Paul Mwirigi (Igembe South, and Halima Mucheke (nominated) said Meru supports UDA and the deputy president and that they are confident he will win the next general elections.

September 27, 2021 0 comment

Crime & Investigations

Mother, Three Children Die As Fire Razes Down Their House

by Yahil Felix September 25, 2021

written by Yahil Felix

Residents of Taru in Kwale County are mourning the death of three children and their mother after fire razed down their house. The are police boss Fred Ombaka said that the fire whose caused was not established was reported to him on Friday at 10 pm by the chief.

He then sent an emergency report team as soon as he received the news. However, they could not save the mother and her children from the house within Taru trading center. The police boss added that the three were inside the house when the fire broke out, “We are investigating the case,” said Ombaka.

Taru chief Raphael Rurumo said the house belongs to one Hussein Mwanyikombo, a teacher at Egu Primary School. Mwanyikombo had gone to watch football at the nearest trading center when the incident occurred. A nyumba kumi representative Muthui Makau revealed that the fire might have started after a PVC caught fire. He said there was no electricity at that time and the family lit a candle. The four bodies were taken to Kinango mortuary.

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