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Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika. PHOTO/@KenyaGovernors/X
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Susan Kihika Biography: Age, Family, Education, Career, Net Worth

by Daily Trends
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  • Susan Kihika was born on December 11, 1974, the same year her dad, Kihika Kimani, was first elected to Parliament.
  • After a twenty-year stint overseas, Susan Kihika returned to the country in August 2012.
  • Before becoming governor, Susan Kihika served as the second Nakuru County Senator, having held the post from August 2017 to August 2022, when she contested for the Nakuru gubernatorial seat.

For close to five months, Nakuru County Governor Susan Kihika has been conspicuously missing in the county, raising eyebrows.

Since November 2024, Kihika has been running the county through social media, where she has been highlighting ongoing and completed projects, much to the chagrin of her constituents.

However, Kihika came out on January 17, 2025, to explain that she was expecting a baby and that she was on a long maternity leave, but the Nakuru residents seem not to have been convinced, and they now want her absence to be explained in detail.

Last week, a section of the Nakuru residents moved to the county assembly to ask members to interrogate Susan Kihika’s absence.

In their petition filed on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the assembly, more than 2,000 residents, led by Evans Kimori and Mercy Akello, demanded full disclosure of Kihika’s whereabouts. They issued a 14-day ultimatum. But who is Susan Kihika?

Susan Kihika’s birth

Susan Kihika was born on December 11, 1974, the same year her dad, Kihika Kimani, was first elected to Parliament.

Susan Kihika’s family and social life

Away from politics, Susan Kihika is a family and a social person who will always find time for her family, friends, and her ventures outside public life. She is a mother of two daughters, Tiffany (Tiff) and Ashley. She also engages in wheat farming.

Nakuru County Governor Susan Kihika. PHOTO/@ChuteSen/X

Her husband is businessman Samuel Mburu (kiongozi), a close ally of President William Ruto. During her traditional dowry ceremony at her mother’s home, it was the Ruto who led the negotiations for the groom.

Susan Kihika’s political career

After a twenty-year stint overseas, Susan Kihika returned to the country in August 2012. The general elections were to be held the following year, in 2013. These were the first elections under Kenya’s new constitution promulgated in 2010.

In these elections, devolution would be implemented, and Kenya would have Senators, Governors, and Women Reps who had previously not been part of Kenya’s political dispensation. The posts of councillors and mayor had also been scrapped to be replaced with a county parliament whose members would be called Members for County Assemblies (MCAs) led by a speaker.

Susan threw herself into the political ring, vying as MP for Bahati. Her greatest competitor was the incumbent, Hon. Onesmus Kimani Ngunjiri, a veteran KANU political operative. As fate would have it, she lost to Kimani Ngunjiri.

With the establishment of County Assemblies, Susan set out to vie as the first-ever County Assembly speaker for Nakuru. With the guidance of MPs David Gikaria and Kimani Ngunjiri, she threw her hat into the ring, and this is where her political skills first came into play.

Susan Kihika. PHOTO/@EnergyMinK/X

From 2013 to 2017, she served as the first Nakuru County Assembly Speaker in the pioneer County Assembly after devolution took off. As Speaker, she oversaw the formulation of the county laws and bylaws, which set Nakuru County on the path to devolution.

While she was speaker, she also served as the vice-chair of the County Assemblies Forum (CAF). This is a body that brings together the speakers and MCAs across the country and acts as their lobby group.

During her tenure as the Speaker, she was also the Vice Chair of the County Assemblies Forum (CAF), an organization that brings together all 47 County Assemblies.

Susan Kihika survives impeachment

In 2014, an impeachment motion was brought against Speaker Susan Kihika. The speaker was accused of, among other things, “failing to discharge her duties impartially.” The motion was, however, defeated.

Before becoming governor, Susan Kihika served as the second Nakuru County Senator, having held the post from August 2017 to August 2022, when she contested for the Nakuru gubernatorial seat.

As a senator, Susan Kihika served as the majority whip for two years and was a member of the Senate Labour Committee until the end of her term.

Between 2018 and 2022, Susan Kihika served as the International Parliamentarians Union (IPU) League of Women Parliamentarians president. This is a world body that brings all women parliamentarians on board.

Ahead of the 2022 General Elections, Susan Kihika was a founding member of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party and was instrumental in its grassroots mobilization and growth.

In 2020, Kihika lobbied for the Reproductive Health Bill to benefit the girl child, which was, however, rejected by the Senate. 

Susan Kihika was elected as the governor of Nakuru County during the August 2022 General Elections and assumed office on August 25, 2022, after taking the oath of office.

Susan Kihika’s education background

Susan Kihika attended the University of Northern Texas in Denton, USA, where she graduated with a political science and government degree. She also holds a juris doctorate law degree from Southern Methodist University.

After her primary school at Busara Forest View Academy in Nyahururu, Susan Kihika attended Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls in Nyeri County before travelling to the USA in 1993 for further studies.

Susan Kihika’s professional career

After graduating with a law degree, Susan Kihika was admitted to the Texas State Bar. She was later employed by the US government as a prosecutor for the state of Texas at the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office.

Susan Kihika Net Worth

Although her net worth is not in the public domain, Susan Kihika is worth hundreds of millions, having been born in a well-off family. She is also married to a wealthy husband, Sam Mburu, who has heavily invested in real estate and clearing and forwarding companies.

Susan Kihika also had a twenty-year stint overseas and only returned to the country in August 2012 and ventured into politics.

Before returning to Kenya, she had also worked for the US government as a prosecutor for the state of Texas at the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office. She allegedly has a law firm in the US, which also earns her millions in monthly income.

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Mumias East MP Peter Salasya
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Salasya Reveals Options he Had After Nyayo Stadium Attack

by Daily Trends
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Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has opened up on the various options he had after he was attacked at Nyayo National Stadium during the Harambee Stars vs. Gabon match.

Salasya, while narrating his ordeal in a video shared via his official social media accounts on Monday, March 24, 2025, said that the attack on him had been well planned.

According to him, he had very dangerous retaliation options, which he chose not to pursue.

“I could have decided to go and sit in the middle of the pitch, and that game would have been postponed. Another option could have caused a stampede,” he said.

“I thank God I went alone. I didn’t go with my bodyguards; I didn’t arm myself because that could have been a disaster.”

Salasya also argued that the planners of his attack took advantage of the football match because they knew he was not a coward.

“What happened yesterday was a planned thing. I remember I was the first one who told people to come to Nyayo. They took advantage because they knew I would definitely come because I am not a coward at all,” he said.

Salasya went ahead to reveal that he had only tagged along with a friend, as he did not anticipate violence.

He narrated how events unfolded from the moment he got to Nyayo Stadium, where Gabon and Harambee Stars were set to play a football match.

“The moment I entered, it was planned, and someone warned me at the gate. Then there was one guy who was following me everywhere I went. I went up to the VIP, and he was still following me,” Salasya said.

Salasya said if the attack had not been planned, then the people against him would not have teamed up to attack him.

A section of leaders has since condemned the attack on Salasya, with some calling for respect and political tolerance.

Mudavadi condemns incident

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is among the leaders that have heavily condemned the attack.

Mudavadi, in a statement shared via his official social media accounts on Sunday night, termed the incident as unfortunate.

He further stated that political intolerance would undermine the very foundation of Kenya’s democracy, which relies on the ability to engage with differing views.

“What happened to Hon. Peter Salasya at Nyayo Stadium today is unfortunate. Political intolerance undermines the very foundation of our democracy, which relies on the ability to engage with differing views,” Mudavadi said.

He went ahead to urge Kenyans to always respect everyone whom they do not hold the same political view, telling them that risked tearing down everything leaders hope to build should they allow division to win.

“We won’t always agree, and that’s okay. But respect, dialogue, and unity must remain non-negotiable. Respect must be given, but it must also be earned. Fellow Kenyans, no one else will build this nation for us. If we let division win, we risk tearing down everything we hope to build. A house divided cannot stand. Let’s choose reason over chaos and maturity over noise. Kenya’s future depends on it,” Mudavadi stated.

Salasya attacked

Salasya who was among the many Kenyans who attended the sold-out match between Harambee Stars and Gabon was on Sunday whisked out of the Nyayo Stadium as rowdy youths attacked him.

Salasya who was donning an AFC Leopards jersey was seen in viral videos being attacked by rowdy and unknown youths as they pushed him towards the exit.

Rowdy youths escorting Peter Salasya out of Nyayo Stadium after attacking him on Sunday, March 23, 2024. PHOTO/Screengrabs

Others are seen throwing objects at him, while a few try to protect him from the attacks.

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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi watching the Harambee Stars vs Gabon match at Nyayo Stadium in the company of Raila Odinga and President William Ruto. PHOTO/@MusaliaMudavadi/X
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Mudavadi Condemns Attack on Mumias East MP Peter Salasya at Nyayo Stadium

by Daily Trends
written by Daily Trends

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has heavily condemned the attack that was meted out on Mumias East MP Peter Salasya at Nyayo Stadium.

Mudavadi, in a statement shared via his official social media accounts on Sunday night, termed the incident as unfortunate.

He further stated that political intolerance would undermine the very foundation of Kenya’s democracy, which relies on the ability to engage with differing views.

“What happened to Hon. Peter Salasya at Nyayo Stadium today is unfortunate. Political intolerance undermines the very foundation of our democracy, which relies on the ability to engage with differing views,” Mudavadi said.

Mudavadi calls for respect

He went ahead to urge Kenyans to always respect everyone whom they do not hold the same political view, telling them that risked tearing down everything leaders hope to build should they allow division to win.

“We won’t always agree, and that’s okay. But respect, dialogue, and unity must remain non-negotiable. Respect must be given, but it must also be earned. Fellow Kenyans, no one else will build this nation for us. If we let division win, we risk tearing down everything we hope to build. A house divided cannot stand. Let’s choose reason over chaos and maturity over noise. Kenya’s future depends on it,” Mudavadi stated.

Salasya attacked

Salasya who was among the many Kenyans who attended the sold-out match between Harambee Stars and Gabon was on Sunday whisked out of the Nyayo Stadium as rowdy youths attacked him.

Salasya who was donning an AFC Leopards jersey was seen in viral videos being attacked by rowdy and unknown youths as they pushed him towards the exit.

Rowdy youths escorting Peter Salasya out of Nyayo Stadium after attacking him on Sunday, March 23, 2024. PHOTO/Screengrabs

Others are seen throwing objects at him, while a few try to protect him from the attacks.

In another video, police are seen to have intervened as they took Salasya away from the crowd.

The crowd follows closely as some are heard saying, “Lazima aheshimu Raila.”

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Lawyer Linda Kiome
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Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma nominates ex-Linturi’s running mate Linda Kiome as his deputy

by Daily Trends
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Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has picked lawyer Linda Kiome who was Mithika Linturi’s running mate in 2022 governorship polls as his deputy.

Kiome is also Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel vice chair.

Mutuma, who was impeached Governor Kawira Mwangaza’s deputy, was sworn in on Monday after the High Court upheld senate’s decision to oust Kawira.

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Justin Muturi
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Justin Muturi Hints at Running for Presidency in 2027

by Jacinta Mbithi
written by Jacinta Mbithi

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has hinted at running for the presidency in the next 2027 general elections.

Speaking during an interview with Citizen TV on the JKLIVE show on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Muturi said that while his decision to run for the presidency lies with the electorate, he will still consider it should Kenyans ask him to vie.

He argued that he had offered himself for the presidency in 2022, before he shelved his ambition and supported President William Ruto in the Kenya Kwanza alliance.

“Some of these things are the ones you need to leave to the electorate. Kenyans will decide these kind of things. If Kenyans were to ask me, why not? Remember in 2022, I had offered,” Muturi said.

Should he vie, Muturi will be among the candidates seeking to unseat President William Ruto, whom he seems to have since fallen out with following his stance on the abductions and extrajudicial killings. The fallout has seen the CS skip several Cabinet meetings months after he addressed a press conference calling out the government on abductions.

Justin Muturi’s Kenya Kwanza exit

This comes moments after the Democratic Party of Kenya (DP), a party affiliated with him, issued a notice to leave the Kenya Kwanza Coalition.

Muturi, during his JKLIVE interview, confirmed that he was aware of the party’s decision, saying it did not have to inform him of the intent to leave the Kenya Kwanza coalition because it is at liberty to make decisions.

“The party doesn’t have to inform me these days about the activities that they are doing because they do the normal things. The management committee and they are at liberty to make whatever decision they feel it is in the best interest of the party, and therefore they did not have to inform me about the decision to write to the registrar about the desire to exit the coalition,” Muturi said.

Muturi’s party issued a 30-day notice to exit the Kenya Kwanza Alliance, with Registrar of Political Parties Anne Nderitu confirming that her office had received the letter.

“Kindly take notice that our stay in Kenya Kwanza is no longer tenable due to prevailing political developments,” the notice signed by DP Secretary General Dr. Jacob Haji and dated March 7, 2025, read in part.

“The Democratic Party of Kenya, through this letter, hereby gives a 30-day notice to exit the coalition, as stipulated in termination clause 8 of the coalition agreement.”

Muturi further said that he had just learned of the letter after it had been submitted.

“I just saw the letter also; whether I am okay with it or not, it is a decision that has been made by an organ of the party that I believe it is authorised to make the decision.”

Muturi joined the Kenya Kwanza alliance through the DP party under an agreement signed in May 2022, making the party one of the alliance’s constituent members.

The DP delegates had earlier installed Muturi as the party leader during a meeting on February 22, 2022, but he resigned from the position following his appointment as the attorney general.

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Justin Muturi explains reasons for boycotting Cabinet meetings

by Jacinta Mbithi
written by Jacinta Mbithi

Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Justin Muturi says he has asked to be excused from Cabinet meetings until the topics of extrajudicial murders and police kidnappings were discussed.

Over the last three months, Muturi has missed three Cabinet meetings: January 21, February 11, and March 11, 2025. This has led to speculation that he and President William Ruto may not get along.

Muturi clarified on Wednesday’s appearance on Citizen TV’s JKLive Show that although he is required to attend Cabinet meetings, he had asked President William Ruto for permission to be excused from them because of his position on the extrajudicial killings and police abductions that gained widespread attention after the anti-government protests in June 2024.

“It is mandatory to attend meetings unless given authority or excused by the chair of the Cabinet, who is the president but people do get indisposed for all manner of reasons. In my case, I have written and sought to be excused from Cabinet meetings unless the agenda of abductions and extrajudicial killings is formally tabled before Cabinet, through a Cabinet memorandum, so that the Cabinet is able to express itself and give the country the way forward with regards to abductions and extrajudicial killings. So, I sought to be excused for these reasons,” Muturi said.

The former Attorney General dismissed accusations of insubordination over recent comments he made that appeared to paint the current regime in an unfavorable light, expressing confidence in his role in the Cabinet.

Muturi claims that his action in denouncing the President and the government for the kidnappings and murders of Gen Z demonstrators late last year was in line with his sworn duty as a public servant and that he ought to be commended for it.

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Raila Odinga hits out at William Ruto
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Raila Hits Out at Ruto, Issues Fresh Demands Days After Signing Deal

by Daily Trends
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Just days after Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga entered into a deal with President William Ruto, he has issued fresh demands.

Raila on Tuesday, March 11, hit out at Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration for what he argued was failing to resolve several issues affecting Kenyans.

Speaking during a funeral service in Kiambu County, Raila faulted Ruto for poor governance, failing to address the challenges in the Social Health Authority (SHA), and imposing high taxes on Kenyans, including the Housing Levy, which he now says the head of state must address.

“I have told Ruto that SHA has a problem; it must be corrected. The taxes being imposed on Kenyans are also high, especially one on the houses,” he said.

Raila on deal with Ruto

Raila also dismissed claims that he has abandoned Kenyans to join and support Ruto.

According to him, he never approached the head of state for a deal, and that his stance remains the same.

The 2022 Azimio presidential flag bearer says it is Ruto who approached him.

“I have heard people saying that I have joined President William Ruto. I want to say that I never approached Ruto; it was Ruto who approached me. My stand remains the same,” Raila said.

Raila went ahead to claim that the Kenya Kwanza administration has developed a cold feet, prompting them to approach him for support.

According to Raila, the 10 point-agenda in the deal signed between him and Ruto is just a chance for the Kenya Kwanza administration to redeem themselves, by fulfilling the issues raised in the joint working framework agreement.

“These guys have caught cold feet and come to us, that’s why I’ve given them the ten agendas you saw. Those are the things we were always asking for and they’ve said they will fulfill them. We will give them an opportunity to work on those things,” Raila said.

ODM-UDA deal

On Friday, March 7, 2025, President Ruto and Raila signed a joint working framework agreement aimed at establishing collaboration between the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party in government.

The agreement, titled “Understanding to Resolve the Social and Political Challenges Facing Kenyans,” seeks to address ten key issues affecting the Kenyan population.

This pact aims to expedite the full implementation of the NADCO report, promote inclusivity in public life, strengthen devolution, protect the livelihoods of young people, uphold leadership and integrity, safeguard the right to peaceful assembly and protest, tackle the national debt, combat corruption, eliminate public resource wastage, enhance government efficiency, and protect the sovereignty of the people, the rule of law, and constitutionalism.

However, the pact has attracted criticism from a section of Kenyans and leaders, some of whom have viewed it as a betrayal.

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Mumias East MP Peter Salasya
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Mumias East Scandal: Peter Salasya Caught in Shocking Tender Fraud & Debt Dodging Scheme

by Daily Trends
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  • Salasya has been accused by a number of company owners of planning fraudulent tender schemes in his constituency.
  • Salasya approached a company in one such instance, presenting himself and members of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) committee and offering a direct tender award.
  • The company was allegedly told to provide a Ksh700,000 bribe to a phone number registered in Salasya’s name in order to win the tender.

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has, on several occasions, flaunted his payslip to the public, with his net salary being as low as Ksh 18,000. However, the youthful lawmaker has managed to live large, with him even currently putting up a multi-million mansion in his rural home in Kisumu Ndogo village.

But have you ever wondered why Salasya has been able to eat life with a big spoon despite the loans and debts that have squeezed his payslip? Well, Salasya has been accused by a number of company owners of planning fraudulent tender schemes in his constituency.

Salasya’s CDF tender frauds

Salasya approached a company in one such instance, presenting himself and members of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) committee and offering a direct tender award.

The company was allegedly told to provide a Ksh700,000 bribe to a phone number registered in Salasya’s name in order to win the tender.

Salasya reportedly stopped communicating once the cash transaction was completed, and the promised tender offer was never given out.

The phone number in question had previously been reported by Salasya to the police as being used by scammers, the duped company was told when they tried to report the occurrence to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

Salasya in debts

In addition, Salasya has been sued for outstanding debts. The Kakamega Small Claims Court ordered him to pay back Ksh500,000 to businessman Robert Lutta in November 2023. Lutta had given him the money in December 2022 with the understanding that it would be repaid in two months. Salasya disregarded the court’s decision, and in January 2024, an arrest order was issued as a result.

Because of allegations that the car was jointly owned by the National Assembly, attempts to sell some of Salasya’s possessions, including a Toyota Land Cruiser, failed, making it more difficult to implement the court’s ruling.

Salasya financial instability

MP Salasya’s financial instability has been depicted by these occurrences. Even though he frequently exhibits amusing and lighthearted conduct in public, these ethical and legal difficulties point to more serious problems.

For his Mumias East constituency, MP Salasya’s accusations have important ramifications. Effective government depends on public faith in public authorities, and such disputes have the potential to undermine that trust.

The distribution and administration of public funds may be questioned by constituents, particularly if a representative is connected to financial wrongdoing.

There are now more demands for accountability and transparency as a result of the events that are taking place. To make sure that public office is not abused for private benefit, there is an increasing call for in-depth inquiries of Salasya’s financial transactions.

These incidents demonstrate the necessity of strong systems to hold public servants responsible and shield the public from dishonest behavior.

Salasya’s scandals are a sobering reminder of how difficult it is to guarantee moral behavior from public servants.

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“Ukifukuza Martha Koome usijaribu kukanyaga hapa Meru tena!” Gachagua warns Ruto in a scathing attack

by Daily Trends
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned President William Ruto against an alleged plot to lick out Chief Justice Martha Koome.

Gachagua has accused the head of state of orchestrating a wider plan to destabilize the Mt. Kenya region by first crippling its political leadership before turning on its economic foundations.

Speaking at a charged church gathering at AIPCA Igembe North in Meru County on Sunday, February 23, 2025, Gachagua alleged that President Ruto, alongside a clique of influential operatives within State House, is systematically eroding the region’s leadership to eliminate any effective resistance.

He also accused President Ruto of killing the Gen Zs during the widely-spread anti-government protests that were witnessed in the country in June 2024.

“Ako na damu ya maGen Z,” Gachagua claimed.

The former DP warned that once political figures have been subdued, businesses in the region will be left vulnerable, as there will be no strong voices left to defend them.

Gachagua framed the alleged scheme to remove CJ Koome as part of this broader effort, arguing that her ouster is not merely an attack on the judiciary but a calculated step in dismantling Mt. Kenya’s influence.

“Rais amepanga kufukuzza Justice Martha Koome,” he said. “Amepanga pale kortini na amehonga watu!” Gachagua added.

He declared that if Ruto proceeds with the plan, he should forget about setting foot in Meru.

“Ukifukuza Martha Koome, usijaribu kukanyanga hapa Meru tena!” he warned, telling the crowd that the community must resist what he described as a deliberate assault on its political and economic standing.

Gachagua also took aim at Meru leaders, including Members of Parliament, accusing them of being summoned and politically compromised to align with the president’s agenda.

He claimed they had abandoned their duty to protect the region and have instead chosen self-preservation.

He further criticised Ruto’s failure to honour his campaign pledges to miraa farmers, pointing out that the president had promised to revitalise the trade by removing barriers that prevent growers from earning better profits.

“Si alikuwa anakuja hapa kwa gari anakula miraa akiwa juu?” he asked the crowd.

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Bobi Wine Accuses Museveni and Son of Plotting Against His Life Amid Security Crackdown

by Daily Trends
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Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has raised alarm over what he describes as a life-threatening situation orchestrated by President Yoweri Museveni and his son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba.

In a chilling statement on Friday, February 21, 2025, Bobi Wine revealed that unidentified armed men in civilian clothes have been patrolling his home since yesterday. According to him, these individuals have been trailing him and his associates, abducting some of his security personnel and political allies.

“Whatever happens to me, Museveni and his son are responsible,” he declared. “They have gone ahead to trail and abduct many of our comrades, including part of my security team. Right now, they’re raiding our Party headquarters. We expect anything from the cowardly regime – BUT WE ARE NOT INTIMIDATED!” he stated.

His claims come just days after an alleged public threat from Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who has been widely seen as Museveni’s likely successor. Bobi Wine and his National Unity Platform (NUP) have consistently accused the government of using intimidation tactics to silence opposition voices.

Reports of political arrests and disappearances have been increasing in Uganda, especially targeting opposition figures and activists. This latest development adds to growing concerns over the state of democracy and human rights in the country.

As of now, Ugandan authorities have not officially responded to Bobi Wine’s claims. However, his supporters fear for his safety, given the history of violent crackdowns on opposition leaders.

Despite the threats, Bobi Wine remains defiant, stating that he and his team will not bow to intimidation. “We are not scared. We will continue fighting for freedom,” he assured his supporters.

The situation remains tense, and many are closely watching how events unfold in the coming days.

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua engaging with former Nairobi MCAs at his Wamunyoro home on Thursday, February 20, 2025. PHOTO/@rigathi/X
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Gachagua Engages Former Nairobi MCAs and Councillors in Strategy Talks Ahead of 2027

by Jacinta Mbithi
written by Jacinta Mbithi

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has met with over 80 former Members of County Assembly (MCAs) and Councillors from Nairobi County at his Wamunyoro residence.

Taking to his official X account on Thursday, February 20, 2025, just after concluding the engagement, Gachagua stated that the meeting focused on Nairobi’s evolving political landscape and opportunities for strategic engagement.

“This afternoon at our Wamunyoro residence, I met slightly over 80 former MCAs and Councillors from across the Nairobi County,” Gachagua stated.

During the discussions, Gachagua and the former leaders reflected on the changes that have taken place since their time in office, the lessons they have learned, and how these insights could benefit emerging political teams.

“We discussed the changes that have come into play since their days in office, the lessons they have learnt along the way, and as the opportunities these changes and lessons present to our emerging team,” he said.

The meeting also explored the socio-political dynamics of Nairobi, emphasizing where and how to engage in shaping a positive future for the city. With Nairobi being Kenya’s capital and a key political battleground, Gachagua underscored the importance of coordinated efforts to drive meaningful change.

“We also discussed the dynamics of Nairobi and where and how to engage, to affect the positive change we envision. The consultations continue,” Gachagua said.

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National Assembly during a past session.
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Top 10 performing Woman Representatives in 2024

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The Global Ranking Analysis has released a performance report form for the Woman Representatives for the Year ending 2024. 

The team conducted an extensive and deep analysis with a comprehensive study on the key performance of various MPs in fulfilling their constitutional mandate for the Kenyan people.

During the analysis, the team examined several key areas, including the MPs’ oversight roles and activities, the reports presented in the House, the levels of participation by MPs in respective committee meetings, and the Bills they have sponsored.

The report further assessed the societal impact of their legislative initiatives and the consequences that have impacted.

Top performing Woman Representatives

Nakuru Woman Representative Liza Chelule was the top performing MP with 69.4%, followed by her Nyamira counterpart Jerusha Momanyi who scored 66%.

Kericho Woman Rep Beatrice Kemei emerged third with 65.4% followed Turkana’s Cecilia Asinyen Ng’tit who came in fourth place with 60.5%.

Below is the full list of the top 10 rankings.

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A collage of Bobbie Wine with Babu Owino, and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni.
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Museveni Accuses Babu Owino of Colluding With Anti-NRM Groups in Uganda to Overthrow Him

by Daily Trends
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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has accused Embakasi East Constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Babu Owino of colluding with anti-government groups in Uganda in a plot to overthrow him.

Speaking on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at State House, Nairobi, during the official launch of Raila Odinga’s candidature for African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship bid, Museveni stated that Babu Owino has been adversely mentioned in Uganda’s intelligence reports.

“There are individuals in Raila’s group whom I think don’t know what they are doing. You know I am a consumer of Intelligence Services, so I always see Intelligence Services reports. There is a character called Babu. I always see Babu dealing with anti-NRM groups in Uganda. I have never accused Babu but I am now accusing him. But those are individuals, they are not Raila group,” Museveni said.

Babu Owino banned from entering Uganda

This is not the first time Uganda is accusing Babu Owino of meddling in its affairs.

In November 2028, Babu Owino was banned from entering the Republic of Uganda. 

This is after the then Ugandan minister of Internal Affairs Haji Abubakar allegedly wrote to the then Kenya’s Foreign Affairs CS Monica Juma accusing Babu of undermining President Yoweri Museveni’s government.

Babu Owino’s relationship with Bobbie Wine

Babu Owino’s relationship with Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobbie Wine is the main cause of his problems with Museveni.

In the letter Abubakar wrote that, “Our attention is drawn to the joint subversive activities of Robert Kyagulanyi popularly known as Bobi Wine and his Kenyan counterpart Babu Owino to undermine the legitimately elected government of the Republic of Uganda,

“The purpose of this letter is to make it known that Honorable Babu Owino is officially declared as persona non grata within the borders of Uganda and will not be permitted entry without special clearance from the Ministry of Internal Affairs,

“During Bobi Wine’s visit to Kenya last month, Babu hosted Wine in a number of functions and events. The duo uttered inflammatory and seditious words against the democratic and legitimate rule of President Yoweri Museveni,

“Any person found aiding or abetting the violation of this directive will be in contravention of a legal order and will be liable for prosecution.”

Babu Owino has been supporting Bobbie Wine’s move to have Museveni removed from power.

Recently, Ugandan youths held anti-government protests to call for Museveni’s removal, but they were thwarted by the excessive use of force by the police.

Bobbie Wine has been arrested several for protesting against Museveni’s rule.

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Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza Impeached for 3rd Time

by Jacinta Mbithi
written by Jacinta Mbithi

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has been impeached.

This is after 49 out of 67 Members of County Assembly on Thursday, August 8, 2024, voted in favour of the impeachment motion that was tabled by Deputy Majority leader Zipporah Kinya.

Kinya tabled the motion on July 31, days after she had withdrawn a similar one that she had tabled on July 17, 2024.

Kawira now banks on the Senate for survival, having survived two previous impeachments.

Kawira has been impeached on allegagions of gross misconduct and abuse of office.

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Azimio PG meeting endorses ODM proposals to appoint Junet, Millie Odhiambo to parliamentary positions

by Jacinta Mbithi
written by Jacinta Mbithi

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party has endorsed proposals by Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party to appoint Suna East MP Junet Mohamed and his Suba North counterpart Millicent Odhiambo to leadership positions in parliament.

ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna in a statement posted on his X account on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, said Azimio had approved Junet’s appointment as new National Assembly Minority Leader, and Millicent Odhiambo as Minority Whip.

Sifuna thanked the Azimio constituent parties for endorsing the ODM proposals.

“The Azimio PG meeting has unanimously endorsed the proposals from ODM party to appoint Hon Junet Mohamed and Hon Millie Odhiambo as the new Minority Leader and Whip in the National Assembly respectively. On behalf of ODM, I thank all the Azimio constituent parties for their support and wish the two leaders well in their new positions,” Sifuna said.

ODM proposed Junet to take up the position of Minority Leader in the National Assembly after the position was vacated by Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi upon his appointment by President William Ruto as Energy Cabinet Secretary.

Junet who has been the Minority Whip will be replaced by Millie Odhiambo in the ODM house leadership changes.

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi was proposed take up the role of chair, the Public Accounts Committee left vacant by Nominated MP John Mbadi was was nominated as Treasury Cabinet Secretary.

Funyula MP Wilberforce Oundo will take up the seat of chair, the Public Investments Committee.

The changes are part of resolutions reached by ODM’s Central Management Committee which was chaired by party leader Raila Odinga on Wednesday last week.

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Ex-Sports CS Rashid Echesa Rushed to Karen Hospital in Critical Condition

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa was on Saturday rushed to Karen Hospital in critical condition.

Echesa who was being detained at Muthaiga Police Station since Thursday was taken to hospital due to a reported deterioration in his pneumonia and high cholesterol levels.

According to his lawyers Danstan Omari and Cliff Ombeta, Echesa’s condition could have led to further health complications had it not addressed in time.

“My client’s health deteriorated hence his admission to the hospital,” Omari told the media.

Echesa had been held at Muthaiga police cells since Thursday night, pending arraignment on Tuesday over allegations of extortion and staged abduction.

Police said they will guard him at the hospital ahead of his arraignment.

Echesa through his lawyers had asked the police to release him from custody to allow him seek medical attention.

His lawyers are also want him to be granted cash bail to “continue with his journey towards full recovery.”

Echesa who is also the chairperson of the Kenya Water Towers Agency, was arrested and initially taken to Muthaiga Police Station.

According to Danstan Omari, his continued detention would have made his health deteriorate adding that any form of justice related to his arrest cannot possibly take precedence over his health.

Echesa was arrested over claims of extorting money from Kakamega County Governor Fernandes Barasa.

Prior to his arrest, videos of him pleading for mercy after allegedly being abducted had gone viral.

In the videos, Echesa is heard asking his alleged abductors to tell governor Barasa to forgive him. He is also heard begging his alleged abductors not to kill him as his children would suffer.

However, a section of Kenyans have argued that the abduction seems to have been stage-managed as a part of ways to extort governor Fernandes Barasa.

Another video of Echesa conversing with an unknown man while handcuffed in a car boot also went viral.

This is not a first controversy to hit the former sports CS, who has previously been accused of photoshopping former Kakamega senator Cleophas Malala in what looks to have been the same extortion ring.

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