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Murkomen, ODM leaders Clash in Front of Raila

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen on Friday annoyed Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders in Raila Odinga’s backyard.

Speaking at Waondo, Mbita Constituency in Homa Bay during the burial of Senator Moses Kajwang’s mother, Murkomen claimed that President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga had a hidden agenda in the BBI drive, noting that it was high time they opened up to help end the tension building up over implementation of the report.

“If it is a powerful prime minister that you want, please tell us so that we consider and focus on other critical issues affecting Kenya,” he said as Raila and scores of ODM brigade listened.

But ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, Siaya Senator James Orengo and his Kisii counterpart Sam Ongeri told him off, accusing him and his allies of politicising the BBI report.

“I want Murkomen to be sincere when he is mentioning the names of the two leaders. The document is from the people and its implementation must be decided by the people,” said Mr Sifuna.

Secret agendaMr Orengo said the BBI report contained weighty issues, noting some of which will have to be decided through a referendum, while some could be handled  through policy and legislation.

“The destiny of the document will be decided by the people but some can be refereed to Parliament. We must stop clouding it with cheap politics,” said  Orengo.

Murkomen claimed that extending the term of BBI task force was a clear demonstration that Raila and Uhuru had a secret agenda with the initiative.

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Flamboyant City Lawyer Tears Into King Kaka, Attacks His Business While Defending Waiguru

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Flamboyant city lawyer Donald Kipkorir has torn into Kenyan rapper Kennedy Ombima alias King Kaka over his recent controversial hit song dubbed Wajinga Nyinyi.

Donald Kipkorir while commenting on the song attacked King Kaka for what he argues as disrespecting Kirinyaga governor Anne Waiguru.

Waiguru on Monday threatened to sue King Kaka over defamation.

In the song, the rapper mentions Waiguru in NYS scandals, which the Kirinyaga governor has termed as defamation.

But Kipkorir while defending Waiguru argued that King Kaka may mislead few, but Kenya is not the town of Hameli .

He went ahead to attack his business, saying that the rapper calls himself “King” and calls his kiosk business “Empire” .

“Let the record show that I stand with Anne Waiguru … I can’t be excited by one who calls himself “King” & calls his kiosk business “”Empire” … I know mental issues abound but we are all not mad …. He may mislead few, but Kenya is not the town of Hameli,”he tweeted.

King Kaka on Tuesday presented himself at DCI headquarters along Kiambu road after he alleged that he had been summoned by a CID officer.

DCI however denied having summoned the rapper, warning that no one should seek publicity by using their name.

The Dudaing hit maker later exposed the number that had called him and was advised to report the person to Muthaiga Police Station.

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Takataka tu! Edwin Sifuna Blasts The Standard Over Controversial Headline

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has blasted The Standard newspaper over a controversial headline that dragged ODM into Uhuru Kenyatta-led Jubilee party problems.

The newspaper on Tuesday ran a story titled ” The Wars in Uhuru and Raila parties”.

Sifuna says the story under the titled is all about Jubilee but ODM were lumped together.

He says he read the story keenly looking to see who was fighting who in ODM and over what, but the writer of the story did not say.

Sifuna is now accusing the Mombasa road-based media house of misunderstanding balance when it comes to news.

He says that the media house understands balance as including everyone in their stories.

“@StandardKenya understands balance to mean including everyone in their stories. This story is about Jubilee…but it had to “balance” so we were lumped together. I read looking to see who was fighting who in ODM and over what…the writer Moses Nyamori doesn’t say. Takataka tu,” he tweeted.

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King Kaka is the 6th! Number of Times Waiguru has Sued People For Defamation

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kirinayaga Governor Anne Mumbi Waiguru has threatened to sue Kenyan rapper Kennedy Ombima alias King Kaka over his latest hit song dubbed Wajingi Nyinyi.

According to Waiguru, the song has lines that defame her by labeling her as corrupt and implicating her in NYS scandal.

But is King Kaka the first person to be sued by Waiguru for defamation?

Well, Waiguru will not be doing this for the first time.

History of her sues

On August 27, 2015, Waiguru sued Google to reveal the identity of the owner of a Kenyan blog.

The then Devolution secretary renewed her battle with Internet giant Google, from whom she was seeking compensation for an alleged defamatory story that was published by a Kenyan blogger.

Ms Waiguru filed a fresh suit against California-based Google, its subsidiary Blogger Inc and Kenyan website Daily Post seeking payment for the story, which was published in the wake of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s sacking of the former chairman of the Youth Development Fund, Gor Semelango.

Ms Waiguru had in a separate suit in 2014 sued Google and its Kenyan subsidiary Google Kenya seeking to compel them to reveal owners of the Daily Post website.

On 25th September 2015, Waiguru sued former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for linking her to NYS Scandal.

Waiguru sued Raila over his utterances in two public meetings linking her to the Sh791 million scandal at the National Youth Service (NYS).

On 21 January 2016, She sued former Machakos Senator Johnstone Muthama for suggesting that she was having a clandestine affair with President Uhuru Kenyatta.

On 31 May 2017, Waiguru sued DCI, Attorney General and EACC for suggesting that a lifestyle audit be carried out on her, over her involvement in the NYS Scandal.

On 22 August 2018, she called on the DCI and EACC to make public names of those behind Josephine Kabura’s affidavit in the first NYS corruption scandal.

The governor, who was Devolution Cabinet secretary when the Sh791 million , maintained that she did not touch a single cent of the loot.

Waiguru also threatened to sue IPSOS for naming her amongst the most corrupt people in Kenya. In a survey done by IPSOS, Waiguru’s name came second after deputy president Dr William Ruto.

King Kaka’s case will be her first defamatory case in 2019 but 6th on her list since she got into politics.

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Newly Coronated King? Matiangi’s Latest Photos Raise Eyebrows Over 2022

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Is Interior Ministry Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i the second most powerful government official after President Uhuru Kenyatta?

Well, his recent official activities have kept Kenyans speculating about the most hyped 2022 succession politics.

On Monday, Dr Matiang’i officiated a passing out parade for 1,224 officers who have completed a standardization course at Kiganjo as part of the reforms agenda for National Police Service.

During the event, Matiang’i inspected the parade, something that the president has been doing over a long period of time, being the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.

Matiang’i has on several occasions been speculated of being prepared by President Kenyatta and his ODM counterpart Raila Odinga for the top most political seat come 2022.

And are these photos revealing anything about that?

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Well, early this year, Matiang’i was given powers that raised him to being the most powerful Cabinet Secretary who is in charge of launching government projects and chairing cabinet sittings.

This move was he talk among Kenyans, with many believing that Deputy President Dr William Ruto had been sidelined and left with no powers and duties other than politicking.

The DP is one of the most top 2022 presidential candidates. Are these powers given to Matiang’i sealing Ruto’s 2022 fate?

Well, former statehouse employee who is now based at DP Ruto’s Harambee Annexe office Dennis Itumbi on Monday evening shared one of Matiangi’s photos in a picture tweet that turned out to be a talk among Kenyans.

Many Kenyans while reacting on the photos believed that Matiang’i is the newly coronated King.

Some argued that Matiang’i is the incoming President after the end of President Kenyatta’s term in 2022 basing on the role he played during the pass out parade in Kiganjo.

Here are some of the reactions.

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Ruto, Murkomen And Duale Want to Kill Me- Governor Mutua

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Machakos County Governor Dr Alfred Mutua on Monday morning recorded a statement at the Kilimani Police Station to over alleged threat on his life that occurred at State House last week.

Mutua claims that a section of Jubilee leaders allied to Deputy President Dr William Ruto have been threatening him.

“I have been threatened by the following people; Dp William Ruto, Hon Aden Duale, Hon Kipchumba Murkomen,” revealed Mutua.

According to him, the National Assembly Majority leader told him that he had been attacking them over a long period of time and they are now set to deal with him.

The Machakos county boss said Duale warned him against attacking the DP.

“Duale said ‘you’ve been attacking us and we will deal with you. Ukigusa DP unagusa sisi’ (if you touch the DP it also affects us),” Mutua claimed.

According to the governor, Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Mr Murkomen asked Duale to step aside so that he can deal with the county boss.

“Murkomen said ‘Duale niachie I’ll deal with him’,” Mutua alleged in a presser on Monday morning.

Mutua further accused Duale of threatening to deal with over 50,000 members of the Kamba community who live in Garissa.

“Duale then said do you know there are more than 50k Kambas in Garissa and I can deal with them,” he cited.

Mutua says the DP warned him over what he alleged as continued attacks against him.

“We jamaa umekuwa ukinichapa sana. Ngoja utaona,” reads part of the statement recorded by Mutua.

He, however, vowed to remain unshaken on the matter, urging police to do their work.

He further urged Kenyans to put him in their daily prayers.

“I will remain unshaken in this matter. Police will do their work and I call upon Kenyans to put me in their prayers,” noted Mutua.

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VIDEO: Sonko Turns to God Over His Troubles And Kenyans Can’t Let Him be

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Nairobi County governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko seems to have turned to God over his troubles but Kenyans on Twitter are picking fan out of it.

In a video doing rounds on social media, the Nairobi county chief who has been hence barred from accessing his office over a graft case facing him is seen committing his life to Christ.

Sonko is seen singing along a praise and worship song as tears flow down his chicks.

The song seems to be his only source of hope as it says ” I know my savior is alive”.

“Najuaa.. Mkombozi wangu, anaishii…,” sings Sonko.

Kenyans are however hilariously reacting to the video, with some arguing that the governor flew to close to the sun with feathers fixed with wax.

Sonko on Thursday issued a statement via his social media platforms a day after he was released on bail.

The governor admitted that the past few days had been difficult for him but thanked his family for standing with him.

“The last few days have been a bit difficult. However, I would like to thank my family, friends well-wishers and all of you the great people of Nairobi for standing with me.

“I am home now and continuing with my treatment after posting bail through the assistance of my supporters, friends and family,” he said.

Sonko was on Tuesday taken to the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) after reportedly falling ill at the Kamiti Maximum Prison where he was remanded.

His defence team argued before Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate Douglas Ogoti that the governor was sick and required medical attention after being roughed up by security personnel who arrested him in Voi last week.

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Mzee Jackson Kibor Tears Into Peter Munya Over His Anti-Ruto Post

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Mzee Jackson Kibor, the founder and CEO of the famous Men’s Conference has torn into Trade and Industrialization Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya over his Friday tweet that seemed to have been directed at Deputy President Dr William Ruto.

Munya on Friday afternoon was in a bitter exchange with Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah over the fate of farmers who are decrying the price of milk.

Ichung’wah who had commented on a story ran by Daily Nation about the farmers pouring their milk over poor price and inaccessibility to the market was tackled harshly by Munya who termed him as a rent seeker.

Munya accused the MP of rent seeking and speaking on behalf of Deputy President William Ruto.

The tweet, which the CS later deleted, hit out at Ichung’wah over his criticism of the dairy sector.

But a seemingly angry Mzee Kibor has blasted Munya, arguing that he was coming too close to a red hot iron.

Kibor argues that Sugoi is not a place Munya can just mention in vain.

He has cautioned Munya to watch his mouth before altering words.

“Peter Munya, or whatever you call yourself, you’re coming too close to a red hot iron. Take this pill and sleep, Sugoi is not a place you mention in vain. Though I know your mouth is never closed. Watch your mouth or watch with your mouth,” tweeted Mzee Kibor.

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Hana Nguvu, Hana Uwezo! Speaker Lusaka Dismisses Sakaja’s Petition Against Sonko

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Senate Speaker Keneth Lusaka has dismissed a petition by Nairobi County Senator Johnson Sakaja seeking to an emergency meeting with him over governor Mike Sonko’s troubles.

Lusaka while dismissing Sakaja’s petition said that the Super senator has no powers as per law to call for an emergency meeting with him.

Sakaja was seeking a special sitting with the senate to discuss Nairobi’s situation after governor Sonko being barred by the court to access his office.

Sakaja wrote to  Lusaka requesting him to urgently call for a special sitting of the senate to discuss the exceptional leadership situation in Nairobi.

Sakaja’s request is informed by the stringent bail terms given to Sonko that include not accessing his city hall office for the entire time of his trial.

In the letter, Sajaka says, quote, “ seeing that Nairobi does not have a deputy governor as is the case of Kimabu county where a similar direction has been given, serious concerns and questions have arisen as to how the county will be run in the interim period.”

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Take Your Rent Seeking Missions to Kiunjuri, Sugoi! Peter Munya blasts Tangatanga MP

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya has blasted Tanga tanga-allied Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung’wah over his comment on a story ran by Daily Nation on Friday.

The Kikuyu MP took to his twitter account to comment on a story titled ‘Now farmers pour out milk over low prices and lack of access to markets”, tagging CS Munya.

Ichung’wah while defending the farmers argued that they would need school fees in Januarybsince they depend on milk for the same.

He tagged Munya alongside Devolution CS Eugine Wamalwa.

But while responding to the comment, Munya blasted Ichung’wah, arguing that the lawmaker was on a rent seeking mission.

He told him off, urging him to take his ‘rent seeking’ missions to Agriculture CS Mwangi Kiunjuri.

Munya added that inspirations from Sugoi will not improve the diry Industry.

With him mentioning Sugoi, he might have been referred to Deputy President Dr William Ruto who hails from the place.

Munya was recently accused of plotting to assassinate DP Ruto in a later that was later termed as fake.

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ODM Thrown Into Deep Mourning on Jamhuri Day

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

As Kenya marks 56 years of freedom, Raila Amollo Odinga-led Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is mourning.

The party has lost one of their sitting Member of County Assembly (MCA).

Through its official twitter account, the party has announced the passing on of Hon. Anastanzia Wakesho, their Special Elect (Nominated) MCA serving at the County Assembly of Taita Taveta .

“Rest In Peace Hon. Anastanzia Wakesho. We shall miss you,” ODM tweeted.

ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has described Wakesho as a dedicated, determined leader and a true servant who had portrayed her willingness to serve the people of Taita Taveta county from the bottom of her heart.

“On this Jamhuri Day, we mourn to demise (early today) of Hon. Anastacia Wakesho Mombo, our Special Elect (Nominated) MCA serving at the County Assembly of Taita Taveta. As a party, we have lost a dedicated leader, women leader & people’s servant. May her Soul RIP,” Sifuna tweeted.

The same message was tweeted by ODM.

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Edwin Sifuna Tears Into Murkomen Moments After Uhuru’s Slap

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

It is now no secret! Elgeyo Marakwet senator Kipchumba Murkomen has been facing embarrassment in public not less than once.

Just a few weeks ago, we show the majority leader being heckled at Bomas of Kenya in from of President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy dr William Ruto as he tried to complain on the way Suna East MP Hon Junet Mohammed was running the BBI report launch program.

On Wednesday 11 December, 2019, chief magistrate Douglas Ogoti did it again as he schooled Murkomen in court during the bail ruling of Nairobi governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko whom Murkomen was representing.

Murkomen indeed had a hard time to explain why he had brought sick Sonko in the court.

And just a day after that embarrassment from Ogoti, Prresident Kenyatta did it himself by condemning those professionals in public service representing private sector, terming it conflict of interest.

The head of state ordered the Attorney General to come up with a bill that will help solve the conflict of interest from public servants.

Just few minutes after presidents order, ODM party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna was at Murkomen’s neck again, blasting him for what he claimed as Murkomen having broken the law profession.

Sifuna’s comment came after a twitter user complained that Siaya Senator James Orengo has been appearing in courts but no issue had been raised. But Sifuna believes that the “level of ignorance of the law displayed by Murkomen and his Makueni counterpart Mutula Kilonzo Jr” that has caused all these problems.

“It is the shocking level of ignorance of the law displayed by those two characters that has caused all these problems. @orengo_james has never brought such anxiety with his appearances. He largely goes to court to teach the law. Murkomen broke the profession,” Sifuna posted.

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Uhuru Turns Guns on Murkomen, Mutula Jr Over Sonko Case

by Mustafa Juma
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President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday talked tough against professionals in public service in what looked like a direct attack on Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumb Murkomen and his Makueni counterpart Senator Mutula Kilonzo Junior.

Speaking a day after the duo represented Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko in a graft case, the head of state wants all professionals in public service to forego private practice.

The president during 56th Jamhuri day celebrations at Nyayo stadium ordered Attorney General (AG) Paul Kihara Kariuki to have the Conflict of Interest Bill forwarded to National Assembly in what appears to be a response to Murkomen and Kilonzo Jnr representing Mike Sonko at Milimani Law Courts.

“You either serve the public in the role you signed up for or you serve the republic as a private practitioner. It is a profound conflict of interest to do both,” said President Kenyatta.

Siaya Senator James Orengo has also represented various graft convicts in court, including governors such as Migori’s Okoth Obado.

Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo and Makueni’s Dan Maanzo have also been in courts representing various people in different cases.

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Mixed Reactions as Uhuru Extends Term of BBI Taskforce

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Wednesday evening met the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) Taskforce at State House, Nairobi.

During their meeting, the President and Raila thanked the team for putting together the recently launched report and requested the Taskforce to continue leading the BBI process.

The Taskforce will therefore steer the next phase of the process which will largely involve expanding and guiding public participation, and structuring recommendations by Kenyans into implementable action plans.

However, this move has found itself on the wrong side with Kenyans who have taken to social media to express different reactions.

Many believe that this is another way of creating more per diems and budget as Kenya marks its 56th Jamhuri Day.

They have termed it as a waste of time and money.

Some argue that the president and Raila have some selfish interests which might leave Kenya divided.

Here are some of the reactions.

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Muthama Dumps Raila, Kalonzo, Endorses Ruto For 2022 Presidency

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama has endorsed Depurty President Dr William Ruto for 2022 presidency.

The former Senator said Ruto was best suited to head the country come 2022 and that he would support the DP’s campaign.

Muthama says Ruto is best suited to lead the country in 2022.

He has also announced his political comeback in the next general election.

Muthama has been a close ally and supporter of Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and was key in financing the NASA campaign team in 2013.

He previously financed the unsuccessful CORD campaign in 2013 as well as oiled Musyoka’s presidential campaign in 2007.

However, in the run up to the 2017 General Election, Muthama fell out with Musyoka over administration of nominations in the Ukambani region where the Wiper Party was popular.

As a sign of rebellion against Musyoka, Muthama declined to defend his Machakos Senatorial seat but remained a key player in the NASA campaign team.

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Inside Uhuru’s Secret Meeting With Jamaican Prime Minister

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday held separate talks with President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness and and the Vice President of Cuba Inés María Chapman Waugh .

The Kenya’s head of state met his Congolese and Jamaican counterparts at State House, Nairobi during which the leaders explored opportunities for deepening bilateral relations.

At the meeting with Vice President Chapman held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), the President expressed Kenya’s gratitude to the Cuban Government for the two countries collaboration in the health sector.

The President said through the health partnership, Kenyans are beneffiting from specialised services offered by Cuban doctors in the Counties. He expressed Kenya’s keenness on deepening relations with Cuba for the mutual benefit of the two countries.

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