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Government Speaks on Claims of Barring Miguna From Boarding Plane to JKIA

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The Kenyan government has spoken on claims by exiled lawyer Dr Miguna Miguna that it had issued a red alert that has barred him from travelling to any African Country.

Miguna on Monday morning claimed he has been barred from boarding a flight from Frankfurt Airport to Nairobi due to red alert issued by the government Kenya.

However, government spokesperson Cyrus Oguna says Miguna is free to travel back to Kenya on President Uhuru Kenyatta’s assurance.

Oguna said the Foreign Affairs ministry will handle the red alert issue.

President Kenyatta had earlier said that his government is keen on freedom of expression, and any Kenyan is free to enjoy the freedom.

The Immigration Department also on Monday said it will comply with a court order to facilitate the return of Miguna Miguna, who was deported in 2018, over the swearing-in of NASA leader Raila Odinga following a repeat Presidential election in which President Kenyatta was declared the winner.

Miguna was deported for taking part in the swearing-in, and trying to mobilise Kenyans into a revolution, state officials said at the time.

In a statement issued soon after the High Court ordered government officials to ensure Miguna is facilitated, Immigration Department Director-General Alexander Muteshi said will not be barred.

“This is to confirm that in compliance with court orders issued on December 14, 2018, the Directorate will facilitate Dr Miguna’s entry into Kenya,” Muteshi said.

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Breaking News: Miguna Miguna Barred From Boarding His Plane to Kenya

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Exiled lawyer Dr Miguna Miguna has been barred from boarding his plane to back to Kenya.

Miguna has been barred from leaving Berlin Airport following a red alert that was issued which bars him from travelling to any African country.

Miguna while speaking to Royal Media’s hot 96 said German authorities have been instructed not to allow him board flight to JKIA or any other African country.

“In fact, the Kenya Government has demanded that Lufthansa must refund my fare. They have demanded that Lufthansa should not fly me into any other African country, either,” he said.

“Lufthansa flight manager is saying that the Government of Kenya must send official communication to Lufthansa at Frankfurt office before I can be allowed to fly to Kenya or any other African country.”

Miguna was expected to land at JKIA at 9:25 pm today.

The Immigration Department on Monday said it will comply with a court order to facilitate the return of Miguna Miguna, who was deported in 2018, over the swearing-in of NASA leader Raila Odinga following a repeat Presidential election in which Uhuru Kenyatta was declared the winner.

Miguna was deported for taking part in the swearing-in, and trying to mobilise Kenyans into a revolution, state officials said at the time.

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Raila Forces Passaris to Break Her Twitter Fasting

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Nairobi Woman MP Esther Passaris had to briefly suspend her twitter fast due to ODM party leader Raila Odinga.

Passaris on Tuesday morning announced that she was breaking the fast to wish Raila a happy birthday as he turned 75 years old.

In her message, Passaris said that Raila hs on several occasions put his needs, ambitions and pain aside for the love of this Country .

“Briefly suspending my fast from Twitter to wish Baba @RailaOdinga a Happy 75th Birthday. Time and again, you have put your needs, your ambitions, your pain aside for the love of this Country. Kenya is blessed to have you,” she posted.

Passaris had been urged to take a break from twitter after an ugly spat with Kenyans on twitter over her move to seek specialized medication in India.

Busia woman rep Florence Mutua had advised Passaris to stop responding to tweets from rapper King Kaka and focus on recuperating.

“You will come back and continue the engagement. For now, I don’t think it’s healthy. Please totally log-off,” she said.

Mutua’s comment on Monday came after Passaris told King Kaka he was full of himself following his criticism of her decision to seek treatment in India, rather than locally.

King Kaka had on Monday hit at Passaris for seeking medical care in a foreign hospital while her constituents in Nairobi cannot access basic health care.

Passaris underwent spinal cord surgery in India.

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Kenyans Shower Raila With Blessings on His Birthday

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

ODM Party Raila Odinga is turning a year older today, and as he turns 75, Kenyas have flocked social media to shower him with blessings.

Good health and God’s blessings for Raila has dominated the wishes from Kenyans.

Born on 7 January 1945, Raila served as the Member of Parliament for Langata from 1992 to 2013.

He is a controversial Kenyan politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kenya from 2008 to 2013 and Leader of the Opposition since 2013, and has people’s love at heart.

His remarkable political move that Kenyans are still happy with is his historical handshake with President Uhuru Kenyatta that calmed the political storms in the country.

This is what might have moved Kenyans to term him as a leader full of wisdom as they wished him a happy birthday.

His ODM party termed him as a fantastic example of wisdom, leadership, and foresight.

“We wish you plenty of joy today and every day of the coming year! You are a fantastic example of wisdom, leadership, and foresight. On your birthday, we wish you peace, good health, and happiness. You are the best mentor anyone could have asked for ,” tweeted ODM.

Some Kenyans have taken Raila as their inspirational, saying that he is turning wiser as he turn a year older.

Here are some of Raila’s birthday wishes from Kenyans.

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It is Null And Void! DPP Haji Rejects Sonko’s Newly Nominated Deputy

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Embattled Governor Mike Sonko has today appointed Ms. Anne Kananu Mwenda as Nairobi Deputy Governor.

Until her nomination, Ms Mwenda was Chief Officer Disaster Management Nairobi County.

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In a letter addressed to the Speaker of the Nairobi County Assembly, Governor Sonko says that the move is in response to the Supreme Court’s advisory regarding the nomination of a Deputy Governor dated March 2018.

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Sonko notes that there was a legal vacuum then, which has not been cured to this day, to provide for a clear framework for the replacement of a Deputy Governor.

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Almost a year ago (Jan 13 2019), the husband to Deputy Governor-designate Ann Kananu Mwenda, Mr. Philip Njiru Muthathai died in a road accident.

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Mr Philip Njiru, Kananu’s late husband. Photo/Courtesy

However, DPP Noordin Haji has termed a decision by Sonko to nominate a deputy unacceptable.

He on Monday said the governor was in violation of his bail terms hence his action was null and void.

” The court was clear on what Sonko cannot do. To purport to have power to name a deputy while his case is still on is a violation of the bail terms given to him. We will move to court,” warned Haji.

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Passaris, King Kaka Engage in an Ugly Twitter Spat

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Nairobi County Woman MP Esther Passaris and Kenyan rapper Kennedy Ombima alias King Kaka on Monday morning engaged in an ugly twitter spat.

The angry exchange began with Passaris’ boast about her surgery in India where Kenyans blasted her but instead boasted again on how she had invested Ksh 50 million to win the Nairobi Women Representative seat.

It is at this point where King Kaka came in guns blazing to blast Passaris, arguing that the talk should be on how we have made our health reliable to the point that she can be getting her surgery at KNH.

The rapper shamed Passaris for boasting about the Ksh 50 million she invested, terming it as a selfish move.

He called on her to stop being selfish for once and serve the people who elected her.

“@EstherPassaris shame shame Shame. The talk should be on how we have made our health reliable to the point you are getting your surgery at KNH. Wewe Uko Hapo unatuambia juu ya 50million. Stop being selfish for once , just for once and serve the people who put you there. Shame,” he posted.

While firing a response, Passaris termed King Kaka as a person who is so ‘full and fooled’ by himself.

She said that ‘words’ can instruct but they don’t do the work or lead.

She told the Wajinga Nyinyi hit maker to get off and stop being who truly he is by thinking that change can be achieved through hate.

“You are so ‘full and fooled’ by yourself. ‘Words’ can instruct but they don’t do the work or lead. Let me spell it as it is. Get off your high horse & stop being who you truly are #WajingaNyinyi who thinks through hate you can drive or derive change. I have worked & served. You? ” Passaris fired back.

However, King Kaka did not let the response go unanswered.

He told the sickly Passaris to swallow her pills and sleep, and come later for an engagement when healed.

“You know we still need you in Nairobi so I will say a prayer today wishing you a speedy recovery since your wounds are still fresh. All those who have been retweeting her tweets also whisper a prayer. Kunywa dawa na ulale, when healed then we can engage,” replied King Kaka.

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Miguna Miguna Cries Foul as DCI Allegedly Seizes, Detains His Vehicle

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Exiled Lawyer Dr Miguna Miguna is crying foul after detectives from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) allegedly seized and detained his vehicle illegally.

The self-declared general is now pleading with DCI director George Kinoti to release his vehicle.

According to Miguna Miguna, five heavily-armed Flying Squad officers who were disbanded to Sting Squad Headquarters seized his vehicle on Saturday at around 12:30 pm in Nairobi.

He says the vehicle was taken from Ferdinand Ogumah who has been operating it.

The controversial lawyer speculates that his vehicle might have been detained most likely to install surveillance devices.

“To @DCI_Kenya Kinoti: At around 12:30PM today, 5 heavily-armed Flying Squad officers now calling themselves “Special Service Unit” ILLEGALLY SEIZED my vehicle from @FerdinandOgumah in Nairobi and detained it, most likely to install SURVEILLANCE DEVICES. Release my vehicle! ” he posted.

This comes exactly three days to his home coming.

Miguna is set to return to Kenya from Canada on Tuesday January 7, 2020.

His plane is expected to land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at exactly 9:25 pm.

He was deported to Canada in 2018 after commissioning NASA leader Raila Odinga’s controversial swearing in ceremony at Uhuru Park.

The government argued that Miguna denounced his Kenyan citizenship in 1998.

Also Read: Miguna Miguna’s Father-in-Law Dies in Migori

The court has however ruled that Miguna Miguna is a Kenyan citizen and should be allowed to enjoy his freedom.

He has also acquired several court orders barring the state from deporting him.

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Oscar Sudi: Murathe is a Renown Conman Conning The Chinese in Nairobi

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kapsaret Member of parliament Oscar Sudi has launched a scathing attack on former Jubilee party interim Vice Chairman David Murathe.

Speaking in Eldoret on Saturday, Sudi claimed that Murathe is a renown conman who has been conning the Chinese nationals in Nairobi.

The seemingly furious Sudi was responding to Murathe’s claims that Deputy President Dr William Ruto did not help President Uhuru Kenyatta clinch to power, arguing that the elections were rigged.

In a video shared on his facebook account, Sudi termed Murathe as a foolish politician who failed to win a parliamentary seat.

He challenged Murathe on why he failed to rig the votes to win a parliamentary seat the same way he claimed Uhuru rigged to get to power.

Murathe, the former Gatanga MP, is known as one of the smoothest of political go-betweens for Chinese contractors and the government.

‘Brokerage fees’ and ‘facilitation fees’ for some of the deals, for which Murathe is a high priest, are eye-watering. This is the reason Sudi is perhaps terming him as a renown conman.

Murathe had dismissed the claim that Uhuru is set to retire in 2022.

He argues that the head of state can come back as the Prime Minister of this nation after he completes his tenure in office

“Kwani Uhuru anaenda wapi? (Where is Uhuru going?), Uhuru is going nowhere. He is going to be here even if he stops being president,”

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Photos of Murkomen, His Wife Enjoying a Hike Along Dangerous Escarpment Sets Internet Ablaze

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Senate Majority leader Kipchumba Murkomen has mesmerized Kenyans after sharing photos of him and his wife, Gladys Wanjiru, enjoying a hike along a dangerous escarpment.

In the photos, Murkomen is seen holding his wife’s hand as they walk up the hill.

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The Elgeyo Marakwet senator revealed that the hike reminded him of his childhood days when he used to look after goats.

They supported themselves on walking sticks as they walked along a dangerous escarpment.

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“Yesterday, after visiting my aunt and cousin at Soko Bora, I took my wife for a nostalgic walk up the hills to Chepturotwo. Reminds me of my childhood when we were looking after goats. It was such lovely hike despite the challenges of walking along a dangerous escarpment,” tweeted Murkomen.

Murkomen and Wanjiru tied the knot in 2009 in an African themed wedding after dating for six years.

Wanjiru is a lawyer by profession, just like her husband. The two graduated together with law degrees from the University of Nairobi in 2005.

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Kenyans heaped praises on the senator, with some taking him as an inspiration.

Murkomen has been showing off his life outside politics which has really excited Kenyans.

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On Thursday, Murkomen posted a video of him cooking golden brown ugali in the village.

Here are some of the reactions that Kenyans got up with on Murkomen’s hiking photos.

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How Alice Wahome’s Plot to Heckle Uhuru During Rubia’s Burial Flopped

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

There was a plan by Kandara Member of Parliament Alice Wahome and some other tanga tanga leaders to heckle President Uhuru Kenyatta during Charles Rubia’s burial, Murang’a County women representative Sabina Wanjiru Chege has revealed.

However, Wahome’s plan flopped since things did not go as she expected.

Chege who has been quoted by People’s Daily says that this is the main reason Wahome is very bitter at President Kenyatta.

“We know what had been planned but things did not go as planned and that’s why she is very bitter,” she said.

While condemning Wahome’s remarks on Uhuru, Chege said its a shame that the leaders from the central region, which is a strong hold of the President, have continuously been attacking him for no good reason.

“I don’t understand why all the blame is being put on the President while he runs the government with his deputy who also should be held accountable,” she said.

“We don’t have two governments and thus the leaders should not be attacking Uhuru alone,” she added.

She spoke at Kenol town on Friday as she issued cheques to bright and needy students who are sponsored by Sabina Wanjiru Foundation.

On Thursday, Wahome claimed President Kenyatta wants to cling on to power after the expiry of his term in 2022.

Also Read: Atwoli Predicts Alice Wahome’s Political Future Following Her Remarks on Uhuru

Ms Wahome described the President as “the biggest threat to Kenya’s economy, democracy and freedom of expression”.

She also alleged that President Kenyatta and Opposition leader Raila Odinga were planning to use the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) to cling on to power after 2022.

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Atwoli Predicts Alice Wahome’s Political Future Following Her Remarks on Uhuru

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

COTU boss Francis Atwoli has hit out at Kandara MP Alice Wahome for accusing him of spearheading President Uhuru Kenyatta’s 2022 agenda.

Wahome on Thursday claimed that Uhuru and former Premiere Raila Odinga are planning to use the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report as a ‘political mercenary’ to disregard the Constitution and cling onto power post 2022. 

Senior politicians have in the recent past alluded to the idea that at the age of 60 years, President Uhuru will be too young to hang his political boots.

The leaders include COTU Boss Francis Atwoli, former Jubilee Party Vice-Chairperson David Murathe and most recently former minister Noah Wekesa, with Wahome saying that those persons maybe opining to what is the actual plan.

Addressing the media from Nakuru, Atwoli predicted that Wahome would fail to retain her Kandara seat come 2022.

“I can assure Kenyans Alice Wahome will not win the Kandara seat in 2022, because people want people who are advocating for peace in this country,” Atwoli proclaimed.

Atwoli accused Wahome of misleading Kenyans by alleging that he was in the employ of the president, firmly stating that he was a free person with the right to have opinions.

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KFC Food Remark Lands Moha Jicho Pevu in Deep Trouble

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Nyali MP Mohamed Ali alias Moha Jicho Pevu has found himself in deep trouble with Kenyans after making a remark on food sold at KFC joints.

Moha on Thursday took to social media to complain about the food sold at KFC.

He noted that is something wrong with KFC food especially in Hurlingham, Shell Petrol Station.

He urged the joint to stop selling bad food to their clients after his daughter fell sick from suspected food poisoning.

“There is something wrong with KFC food especially in Hurlingham, Shell Petrol Station. Kindly stop selling bad food to your clients. My daughter is going through hell because of you,” he posted.

However, his post got Kenyans on the wrong side.

They quickly pounced on his post with negative reactions.

Most of told off the MP, accusing him of neglecting his constituents are are allegedly inhaling polluted air.

Some trolled him for posting how his family eat at KFC when many Kenyans are dying of hunger.

Moha was also accused of ignoring the attack that was witnessed today (Thursday) in Lamu leaving three people dead.

Suspected Al-Shabaab militants attacked Lamu-bound Mombasa raha bus causing the killings and injuring other three.

Here are some of the reactions.

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Babu Owino Issues Best Ways to Handle Criticism in 2020

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has issued some of the best ways criticism should be handled in this new year 2020.

The controversial MP started by stating how different people normally handle criticism.

According to the youthful MP, weak people will always revenge and strong ones will always forgive.

However, he says that intelligent people like him should just ignore .

“The best ways to handle criticism in 2020.
“1-Weak People to revenge.
“2-Strong People to forgive.
“3-Intelligent People like me to Ignore,” reads a post on his social media accounts.

Babu Owino has been sharig some of his resolutions in this new year.

Last week, he hinted that his resolution will be quitting alcohol.

He however noted that he will only drink local brew Chang’aa throughout the year.

The MP has been praising the local brew for a long period of time claiming that he was schooled out of the sales made from Chang’aa.

On January 1, 2020, Babu Owino encouraged Kenyans to be at war with their vices and at peace with their neighbors

“This year be at war with your vices,at peace with your neighbors and let every new year make you a better person,” he posted.

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Murkomen: Raila Has Told us BBI to Him is Breaking Bridges Initiative

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Senate Majority leader Kipchumba Murkomen has hit out at Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga over his latest BBI remarks.

Murkomen on Saturday said that suspicions Deputy President Dr William Ruto’s camp had have been emphatically confirmed.

He says the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) was about “Ruto Must Go” .

According to Murkomen, Raila’s camp got very disappointed that nobody opposed the BBI report.

He notes that Raila has told them BBI to him is a Breaking Bridges Initiative.

“Our suspicions have been emphatically confirmed. BBI was about “Ruto Must Go”. They got very disappointed that nobody opposed the BBI report. Now Tinga has told us BBI to him is a Breaking Bridges Initiative. Absurdity,” he posted.

Murkomen was reacting to a story be The Standard newspaper titled ‘Ruto must go, declares Raila’.

In the story, Raila wants Ruto to step aside and be investigated over corruption.

Raila in an interview with Citizen TV claimed that he was “tightening things from the inside” with regard to the purge against graft.

He claimed Ruto had been hosting crowds in his home, slaughtering chicken and dishing out millions of shillings from unexplained wealth.

Raila also questioned the source of Ruto’s millions which bamboozled the Kenyan church in 2019.

“Which individual can have such money? You are bringing crowds and crowds of people each and every day slaughtering chicken and paying for their transport and giving them petty cash, what is the source of such cash?” wondered Raila.

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ODM Thrown Into Deep Mourning, Again

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Raila Odinga led Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has yet again been thrown into deep mourning.

On Saturday, the party through its social media accounts regrettably announced the death of one of their officials.

The Orange party announced that death of Mr. Charles Ole Nampaso, the party’s Narok County Chairman.

Mr Nampaso passed on early today (Saturday) at the Nairobi Women’s Hospital following a pneumonia attack.

Mr. Nampaso has been our pillar in Narok, a life member & strong defender of the party. We shall miss him.

“The ODM Party regrets to announce the death of Mr. Charles Ole Nampaso, the Narok County Chairman early today at the Nairobi Women’s Hospital following a pneumonia attack. Mr. Nampaso has been our pillar in Narok, a life member & strong defender of the party. We shall miss him,” posted ODM.

As Kenya marked 56 years of freedom on December 12, 2019, ODM was again in mourning after losing one of their sitting Member of County Assembly (MCA).

Hon. Anastanzia Wakesho, their Special Elect (Nominated) MCA serving at the County Assembly of Taita Taveta passed on.

Read: ODM Thrown Into Deep Mourning on Jamhuri Day

On December 8, 2019, ODM announced the passing on of mama Dorcas Akumu Ajwang, the mother to the late Sen. Otieno Kajwang’, Sen. Moses Otieno Kajwang’, Hon TJ Kajwang’, Hon Peter Kajwang’ (MCA Kaptembwa Ward Nakuru), among many others.

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Babu Owino Showered With Blessings After Saving KCPE Top Performer’s Life

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has been showered with blessings by Kenyans after coming to the rescue of a KCPE top performer who had penned suicide note due to lack of school fees.

The 13-year-old child from Nyalenda slums, Kisumu County who scored 391 marks allegedly wrote a suicide note after her parents failed to raise Ksh 50,000 for her secondary education.

The girl, who was a pupil at Xaverian Primary School in Kisumu Central, had received an admission letter from Asumbi Girls and was expected to join her new school in early January 2020.

“I know it is not the only way to solve this problem, but it is the best option for me to take,” read the suicide note, as quoted by Citizen Digital.

This touched the heart of youthful MP who took to social media to announce that he was going to pay the child’s school fees to enable her realize her dreams.

He noted that a child belongs to the community and he would like to give an opportunity to others the same way he was given through fund raising and selling Chang’aa.

“I will pay school fees for this leaner to ensure she achieves her dreams.A child belongs to the community and I would like to give an opportunity to others the same way I was given through fund raising and through selling Chang’aa.Vanity is Vanity,” posted Babu Owino.

Kenyans were mesmerized by Babu Owino’s kind gesture and started showering him with blessings.

Here are some of their reactions.

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