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There Was Military Coup in Nairobi County Disguised as Transfer of Functions, Claims Murkomen

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Senate Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen has claimed that there was military coup in Nairobi county disguised as transfer of key functions to the National government.

His comment came when the Elgeyo Marakwet Senator was responding to lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi’s claim that the government was soiling the good image of military people by appointing them as procurement managers at City Hall.

Murkomen in his response questioned how anyone can be convinced that there was no military coup in Nairobi county disguised as transfer of functions.

Murkomen’s claim comes just a day after he criticized the approval of seven military officers to Nairobi Metropolitan Service (NMS).

During the Senate proceeding on Tuesday May 5, Murkomen said that the move has deprived Nairobians of their democracy.

According to Murkomen, the decision to send active military men to NMS was an ill move when such people should be in barracks and manning our border points.

Murkomen said he was against the takeover of the county from Governor Mike Sonko, which he said is against the Constitution.

The senator has also raised concern over accountability in NMS, saying it will be a ‘mirage’.

The top Kenya Defence Forces body (Kenya Defence Council) approved military officers joining NMS which was created in March following an agreement between Sonko and President Uhuru Kenyatta.

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Uhuru Breaks Silence on Marakwet Landslides After Murkomen’s Uproar

by Manyasi Peris
written by Manyasi Peris

President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned the 29 Kenyans who lost their lives in Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot due to the mudslides.

Speaking on Saturday April 25 from State House, Nairobi, the President said that his administration continues to make every effort to support the affected families and communities across the country.

“I mourn the 29 Kenyans we have lost in Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot. My Administration continues to make every effort to support affected families and communities across the country,” President Kenyatta said.

The head of state further urged those living in dangerous areas such as escarpments to relocate to safer areas.

His statement comes a day after Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen accused the government of neglecting the victims.

Murkomen through his twiiter handle on Friday said that 23 bodies were still missing in Marakwet landslide tragedy, forcing locals to launch search for their loved ones on their own.

Murkomen accused Rift Valley regional commissioner George Natembeya of moving to the scene, taking pictures and leaving without doing anything.

“23 bodies are still missing in Marakwet landslide tragedy. These people are searching for their loved ones. RC Natembeya and the Military went their took pictures and left. meanwhile thousands of them are without shelter.What the hell is going on in this country?” Murkomen posted.

Hundreds of the survivors have sought refuge in churches and schools while others are being accommodated by their relatives.

At Kipchumwa location where the landslide started, more than 300 residents are huddled at AIC Wewo Church with no food and sanitation facilities. 

The government has sent some help but much of it is being directed to Chesegon and Sambalat areas, which were hard hit by the mudslides. Seventeen other people are still missing.

Rift Valley Regional Commissioner George Natembeya said the government was doing its best to provide food to the displaced and asked those still living on the escarpment to relocate before another disaster strikes.

He said a command centre had been set up at Sambalat Primary School and Cheptulel Secondary School in the respective counties to coordinate recovery efforts and relief missions.

West Pokot was one of the areas badly affected by heavy rains in November and December last year when more than 40 people died after massive landslides. 

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Murkomen Attacks Political Analyst Mutahi Ngunyi Over Ruto

by Brian Kiprono
written by Brian Kiprono

Senate Majority leader Kipchumba Murkomen has launched an attack against political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi over his comments on Deputy President Dr William Ruto’s speech.

DP Ruto on Thursday morning addressed the nation on the COVID-19 pandemic that has hit the country.

His address however, went against many people’s expectations, that led to them attacking the DP on social media.

Mutahi Ngunyi is among the people who criticized the second in command’s speech.

Taking to his twitter handle immediately DP Ruto finished addressing the nation, Mutahi Ngunyi argued that DP Ruto had appointed himself Co-President and gave a statement from his Co-Government.

He said that one has to read President Kenyatta’s eyes for him/her to understand him, and read DP Ruto’s body language for you to understand him.

“To UNDERSTAND Uhuru Kenyatta, read his EYES. To UNDERSTAND “Deputy President William Ruto”, READ his BODY LANGUAGE. Today it is COMBATIVE and DEFIANT. He has appointed himself Co-President and is giving a statement from his Co-Government. This is BOLD!” Mutahi Ngunyi tweeted.

Responding to the tweet, Murkomen attacked the political analyst, arguing that he knew whoever Mutahi Ngunyi was working for.

Murkomen said that the person in question was using the COVID-19 pandemic to do politics, terming the move s a shameless and evil scheme.

The Elgeyo Marakwet senator says the person’s mission for 2 years has been to annihilate the DP politically.

Murkomen says this is the time for unity and not division, arguing that all governments in the world are utilizing not sidelining their leaders.

“You are tweeting for a person I KNOW.That PERSON is doing politics with COVID19,-a shameless evil scheme!His mission for 2 years has been to annihilate the DP politically.This is time for unity not division.All governments in the world are utilizing not sidelining their leaders,” he tweeted.

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VIDEO: Multi-talented Murkomen Shifts Career After Uhuru Releasing Ksh100M for Artists

by Gabriel Omolo
written by Gabriel Omolo

From Mountain hiking to cooking, driving to singing, Senate Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen holds a multiple of talents.

Just a few months ago, Murkomen set the internet ablaze after showing off his cooking prowess.

The Elgeyo Marakwet Senator mesmerized Kenyans with the brown ugali he cooked.

That aside, just a day after President Uhuru Kenyatta instructed the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Heritage to give Ksh 100 million to musicians, Murkomen decided to test whether he can qualify to be on the receiving list of the money with a splendid choice of song.

Singing in a relatively low but accurate voice, the Senator springs into a wonderful melody as he drove in his car, much to the amusement of many Kenyans.

Captioning his video, Murkomen noted that President Kenyatta never said that best musicians are the ones to be paid. He said that the head of state meant just any musician.

” Hakuna mahali Rais alisema mwimbaji bora, ni bora mwimbaji…! ” he captioned his video.

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Murkomen Tables More Proposals to Combat COVID-19

by Muthoni Kamande
written by Muthoni Kamande

Senate Majority leader Kipchumba Murkomen has made more proposals in the senate to help in combating coronavirus pandemic.

The Elgeyo Marakwet senator has proposed that Kenya should hire more health workers who should join the fight against COVID-19.

The vocal lawmaker has also proposed that the country puts measure in place to ensure that all the medical students in their final year are graduated to join their colleagues in combating the coronavirus pandemic.

“I have proposed that we hire more health workers. We should also put measure in place to ensure that we graduate all the medical students in their final year and allow them to join their colleagues in combating this monster called COVID19,” posted Murkomen.

Murkomen has been on the forefront making bold moves in an effort to help contain the pandemic.

On Wednesday, Murkomen challenged the government to come up with a plan to cushion the poor amid hard economic times caused by coronavirus pandemic.

He moved a motion demanding the government to establish a cash transfer programme to cushion over 10 million families living in informal settlements.

Murkomen said there was a need for the government to cater to the basic needs of families including the provision of food and water.

“A broad-based stimulus package is needed to cushion the poor of the poor from the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. If we do not guarantee food to Kenyans living in Mathare or Kibera slums, they will walk to Muthaiga to get food for themselves,” he said.

On Thursday afternoon, Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe confirmed 29 more cases in the country, bringing the total to 110.

CS Kagwe also confirmed two more fatalities, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to three.

He however, confirmed one more recovery, the Kilifi County Deputy Governor Gideon Saburi, that brought the total number of recoveries to four.

A raft of tough measures have been put in place to stop the spread of the virus.

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Murkomen Makes Bold Move to Cushion Poor Kenyans From Economic Effects of Coronavirus

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen has challenged the government to come up with a plan to cushion the poor amid hard economic times caused by coronavirus pandemic.

The senator Majority leader on Tuesday afternoon moved a motion demanding the government to establish a cash transfer programme to cushion over 10 million families living in informal settlements.

Murkomen said there was a need for the government to cater to the basic needs of families including the provision of food and water.

“A broad-based stimulus package is needed to cushion the poor of the poor from the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. If we do not guarantee food to Kenyans living in Mathare or Kibera slums, they will walk to Muthaiga to get food for themselves,” he said.

In his motion, Murkomen called for the enactment of favourable measures to ensure the continuous supply of food and other essential commodities at affordable prices.

He also called for keen consideration of people with mental health problems in the execution of the 7 pm to 5 am curfew and hiring of more doctors and nurses to deal with the virus.

He further called for an all-inclusive process of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic that brings to the table economic experts, political leaders from across political divides, business and religious leaders as well as the media.

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Murkomen’s 26-Year-Old TBT Photo Blows up The Internet

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Senate Majority leader Kipchumba Murkomen has mesmerized netizens with his 26-year-old TBT photo.

Taking to his official twitter account on Thursday afternoon, the Elgeyo Marakwet senator shared a photo of him preparing for KCPE exams.

“#TBT 26 years ago preparing for KCPE!” Murkomen captioned the photo.

The photo has received the attention of many Kenyans on Twitter, who have gone ahead to express their different reactions.

The traditional water pot at the corner of the small room that the lawmaker was using to study, has left KOT talking, with some saying that it was the best ever water fridge.

They say it used to produce the sweetest and coldest water.

The type of shoes Murkomen had put on have also left some talking, saying that North Star was the best type of shoes back then.

However, some are talking about the kind of life the Jubilee lawmaker used to live back then, citing that indeed God is great, having lifted Murkomen from that condition to where he is currently.

Some even told the senator to be always thankful to God for lifting him that much.

A section of them have however, challenged Murkomen to be using his example of poverty to explain to his bosses on how to strengthen Kenya’s economy and creating more Jobs opportunities for the unemployed youths.

Here are some of the reactions.

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Murkomen Breathes Fire, Dares ODM on Ruto Impeachment

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Senate Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen has dared Raila Odinga led Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party to bring on Deputy President William Ruto’s impeachment motion.

The Elgeyo Marakwet senator on Sunday told off Siaya Senator James Orengo over a plot to sponsor an impeachment motion against the DP.

Taking to Twitter, Murkomen dared ODM party to bring the motion to the senate further assuring that it would not see the light of day.

The Elgeyo Marakwet Senator castigated ODM saying that they have confirmed the plans that the deputy president hinted on Saturday during the burial of Sergent Kipyegon Kenei in Rongai, Nakuru County.

“The good thing with ODM is that they can’t hide these things for too long. They have confirmed the plans that the DP hinted yesterday. BRING IT ON!” Reads Murkomen’s tweet.

On Saturday, Orengo hinted at sponsoring an impeachment motion against Ruto over investigations into Sh39 billion arms scandal and Sergent Kenei’s murder.

Daily Nation reported that Orengo, Raila’s close ally is considering a constitutional means in dealing with the DP.

“Watch this space. In two weeks we will start the process that will see us deal with him,” the daily publication quoted Orengo who was speaking in Siaya at the funerals of University of Nairobi’s Prof Gilbert Ogutu and politician Omolo Rading’s son.

Ruto on Saturday turned onto the government, accusing its leadership of elaborate scheme to finish him off.

The DP accused unnamed government officials of boasting that he will not be around for long.

He claimed that the murder of his aid Kenei was a double ploy to set him up against his community while also scandalizing his office.

Murkomen and other like-minded politicians have been accusing the ODM party of using BBI to undermine DP Ruto’s 2022 presidential bid.

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Gladys Wanga Tears Ruto Apart Over Murkomen, Moses Kuria’s ‘Childish’ Acts

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Homa Bay County Women Representative Gladys Wanga has blasted Deputy President William Ruto over recent acts of his lieutenants.

Speaking at the Mombasa Sports Club on Sunday evening after meeting members of Kochia Welfare Association, an association of Kuoyo Kochia residents of Homa Bay county living in Mombasa, Wanga said DP Ruto has no moral authority to hold that position and should resign.

She said Ruto continuously defies President Uhuru Kenyatta and shows him utmost disrespect by going against him on issues of national importance. 

“If you do not want to support the BBI, go and tell Kenyans why you, as Deputy President, are defying your boss,” the woman MP said.

“I want to ask Ruto whether he feels he still has the moral authority to pretend to deputise Uhuru when he is openly and continuously defying him and showing him utmost disrespect.” 

The Woma Rep said the DP was behind the “childish acts” of his lieutenants like Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen and Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria, “who want to steal the limelight in public BBI rallies “.

Murkomen and Kuria on Saturday stormed out of the BBI rally at Kinoru stadium in Meru, attracting criticism from EALA MP Mpuru Aburi who was speaking at the time.

Aburi said it was disrespectful to leave a meeting halfway even if one was offended.

However, Murkomen denied he intentionally walked out of the BBI meeting saying he was catching a lift and had parental duties to undertake.

“It isn’t true that I stormed out of the Kinoru BBI meeting.Moses Kuria who gave me lift was leaving for another engagement.I had no choice but to follow.I also had parental duties in my children’s school.I apologize that wanachi followed us out of the stadium.We intended Not,” he tweeted.

On Sunday evening, Wanga tore into Mukormen and Kuria accusing them of paying some 300 people Sh500 each to accompany them to the Meru BBI meeting to try and show they have numbers.

She said the two were childish.

“Walking out of a stadium with a rented crowd of 300 people out of the 30,000 people who were at the Kinoru stadium is childish, to say the least,” she said.

Wanga said the BBI train has left the station and is unstoppable. 

She noted that disrupting the BBI meetings only revealed the true nature of some of the leaders whom she said did not deserve leadership positions because they did not want the best for Kenyans.

“If you support the BBI, support it from deep down in your heart. If you oppose the BBI, please go and tell Kenyans you oppose the BBI and why you oppose it. 

“But coming and showing disrespect to the people of Mt Kenya who already organised their meeting and were articulating their issues is unacceptable and childish.”

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They Used Microphones to Address Empty Stadium, Moses Kuria Mocks Meru BBI Rally

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria has mocked the Meru Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) rally for using microphones to address what he has termed as an empty stadium.

While sharing a video showing a low turn for the event, the controversial MP has termed the use of microphones as a misuse of public resources.

“One of the problems that the BBI is meant to solve is the misuse of public resources. That’s why I find it contradictory that they had to use a microphone yesterday to address an empty Kinoru stadium. Total misuse of public resources,” he posted.

The vocal MP went on to share a video of a visibly almost empty stadium as the ODM supremo Raila Odinga was addressing the gathering.

A standoff nearly rocked the meeting after Kuria, along with Senate Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen and their supporters stormed out of the venue.

Through a Facebook post, the Gatundu legislator, later on, claimed he was rushing to another meeting.

“In a meeting attended by 100 MPs, 16 Senators, and over 10 governors, why is it a big deal that just one MP and one Senator excused themselves to attend to other duties? After all, the session for MPs and senators to speak was over,” he said.

On his part, Murkomen revealed that the reason he had to leave in a hurry was so that he could catch a lift offered by Kuria.

“Moses Kuria who gave me lift was leaving for another engagement. I had no choice but to follow,” he said in a tweet.

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Murkomen to Challenge Uhuru’s Move to Take Over Nairobi City County

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Senate Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen will tomorrow (Wednesday) in the senate challenge the transfer of Nairobi County government’s key functions to national government.

The Elgeyo Marakwet senator says the matter is such a weighty that requires deep deflection.

Murkomen will make a comprehensive statement in the Senate tomorrow and according to him, the matter will occupy most of the senators’ debating time.

“The matter of transfer of functions from Nairobi County to National Government is such a weighty matter that requires deep deflection. I will be making a comprehensive statement in the Senate tomorrow and this matter will occupy most of our debating time tomorrow. Thank You,” he tweeted.

On Tuesday evening, embattled Nairobi governor Mike Sonko surrendered his county’s key functions to President Uhuru Kenyatta.

A statement from State House noted that Sonko and Devolution CS Eugene Wamalwa signed an agreement.

Sonko handed over the functions of the County to the National Government, pursuant to Article 187 of the Constitution.

According to the Constitution, 1) A function or power of government at one level may be transferred to a government at the other level by agreement between the governments if:

(a) the function or power would be more effectively performed or exercised by the receiving government; and(b) the transfer of the function or power is not prohibited by the legislation under which it is to be performed or exercised.

The signing of the agreement was also witnessed by the Speaker of the Senate,  Kenneth Lusaka and the Attorney General Paul Kihara.

The National Government therefore, will take over the following functions of the Nairobi County Government:

i) County Health services

ii) County Transport services

iii) County Public Works, Utilities and Ancillary services

iv) County Government Planning and Development

State House said that this will ensure Nairobi residents receive services efficiently.

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Tangatanga Members Change Tune on BBI Days After Uhuru Summoning Ruto to State House

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

There is confusion in Jubilee’s Tanga Tanga faction over their stand on Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).

The Deputy President Dr William Ruto allied lawmakers led by Senate Majority leader Kipchumba Murkomen on Friday changed their tune on BBI again, making another major declaration.

Just a few days ago, Tanga Tanga members announced the beginning of their own BBI rallies after their Naivasha retreat.

They announced that the first rally will be held in Nakuru County on February 8, 2020.

They outlined that the ongoing rallies spear-headed by handshake partner Raila Odinga have proved to be politically inclined.

However, the group has changed their tune, announcing that they will not be having their parallel rallies again.

The DP Ruto’s allies led by Senator Murkomen have now vowed to attend all BBI rallies across the country, dropping their intentions to run parallel events.

This comes days after President Uhuru Kenyatta summoned Ruto to State House over the Parallel BBI Rallies.

President Uhuru on Monday, January 27, summoned his deputy William Ruto at State House, Nairobi, and gave him a dressing down over parallel BBI meetings planned by the DP’s allies.

The head of state read a riot act to Ruto expressing his displeasure at the persistent attempts by the DP’s lieutenants to frustrate efforts of uniting Kenyans through the BBI, which is a brainchild of the March 9, 2018, handshake Uhuru had with ODM party leader Raila Odinga.

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Murkomen And His Team to Miss Seats at The Main Daises During Mombasa BBI Rally?

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Tanga tanga members, the leaders allied to Deputy president Dr William Ruto are likely to miss seats at the main daises during the Mombasa BBI rally.

On Saturday noon, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Director of Communications Philip Etale through his social media handles said that the main daises were already full.

Etale said that leaders from all walks of life, elected, nominated and appointed had already arrived at the Mama Ngina Water Front, the venue of the event.

He further cautioned those who were waiting to come late for the sake of sideshows, noting that he was sorry for them.

“Leaders from all walks of life, elected, nominated and appointed have already arrived at the Mama Ngina Water Front. The main daises are full. People have volunteered to be here. Anyone waiting for sideshows by virtue of coming late, pole,” he posted.

Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen, Susan Kihika (Nakuru senator), Moses Kuria (Gatundu South MP), Alice Wahome (Kandara MP), Mohamed Ali (Nyali MP) and Aisha Jumwa (Malindi MP) are the Tanga Tanga members expected at the BBI meeting.

On Friday, Murkomen revealed that he had been threatened that if he attend the Mombasa BBI meeting, he shall be humiliated by being denied a seat,not being allowed to talk or even if he will be allowed to talk, he shall be heckled.

He however noted that he will attend the meeting despite all the intimidation that is awaiting him.

“I have been threatened that if I attend the Mombasa BBI meeting I shall be humiliated by being denied a seat,not being allowed to talk or even if I am allowed to talk I shall be heckled.If that’s what it takes to unite this country so be it&I am ready to absorb.Tukutane Mombasa,” he posted.

Earlier on Friday, a press conference by Jumwa and Ali was disrupted by youths, with the two accusing their political detractors of being behind the act.

Ali and Jumwa have insisted that Coast leaders be given the opportunity to lead the discussions. Ali said only local leaders understand the issues affecting their constituents.

He wants issues touching on ports, SGR, health and employment, among interests, given priority.

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Murkomen, Susan Kihika Targeted For Removal After Cabinet Reshuffle

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Just days after President Uhuru Kenyatta made surprise cabinet changes, the focus has now shifted to two key Deputy President William Ruto’s allies.

Senate Majority leader Kipchumba Murkomen and his Nakuru counterpart Susan Kihika are the next target after the axing of Mwangi Kiunjuri from agriculture ministry.

According to a local daily, President Kenyatta wants to take control of both houses to further assert himself and drive government agenda before he retires in 2022.

The Star on Friday reported that the President, Jubilee’s party leader is considering entering into an agreement with Gideon Moi. 

Thereafter, Uhuru will convene a parliamentary group meeting to replace Murkomen with the Baringo Senator.   

Senate whip Susan Kihika is also targeted for removal.

Sources at immigration intimated to the Star that the government is investigating the possibility that she may be holding two passports, a US and Kenyan one.

On Monday, Kihika was barred from entering the venue where President Kenyatta handed title deeds to a group of women who sang for his father.

Apart from Murkomen and Kihika, the President also wants to replace committees chairs who are not backing him.

The crackdown against Tangatanga MPs aims to vanquish Ruto’s influence in Parliament as the President seeks to take a firmer charge of his legacy projects.

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Murkomen Promises to Teach Nelson Havi a Lesson For Mocking Tangatanga

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Senate Majority leader Kipchumba Murkomen has promised to teach aspiring Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi a lesson over his mockery on Jubilee’s tanga tanga faction members.

Havi on Saturday morning shared a video of tanga tanga members led by Kandara MP Alice Wahome being teargassed and chased from Kilimai police station when they went to demand the release of Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria.

Havi termed the group defending Kuria as “Wajinga nyinyi” victims, telling Kenyans to look at the events the members were doing in 2017 and 2018.

He said that the State has never been the citizen’s friend even when you are part of it.

“The State has never been the citizen’s friend even when you are part of it. If in doubt, study the origin of State or check what these Wajinga Nyinyi‘victims’ were doing and saying in 2017 and 2018,” he posted.

A seemingly angry Murkomen jumped on the post, reminding Havi that Alice Wahome was a senior member of the bar.

He reminded Havi of his LSK presidency aspirations, telling him that he was mocking the members who should vote for him.

“Acha kieleweke” ( Let it be understood) is the phrase Murkomen left Havi with.

“Hon.Alice is a senior member of the bar. A Court order has been ignored. You want to be President LSK. You are mocking members. Wacha Kieleweke,” Murkomen posted.

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and Alice Wahome are some of the legislators that were on Friday night teargassed while camping outside Kilimani Police Station.

The two were among a group of Tanga tanga allied MPs waiting for detained Gatundu South MP to be released on a Sh50,000 bond.

Kuria was apprehended earlier Friday after a Kiambu woman accused him of assaulting her in December 2019, claims he has since denied.

The lawmaker said Joyce Wanja tried to blackmail him prompting to record a statement at Kilimani Police Station on December 10, two days after the assault incident at Inooro TV studios.

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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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