Bahati has More Women Than Willy Paul: Ringtone Blasts Duo Over Diana Marua

As you would expect, controversial gospel artiste Ringtone Apoko had something to say about the newest controversy revolving around Willy Paul, Diana Marua and Bahati.

Speaking to reporters, Ringtone said the musicians should leave the past behind and concentrate on their music.

According to Ringtone, none of the three are innocent.

“Willy Paul, we all know that you are not clean, even today I am sure you were involved in some immorality. So stop telling us that. It doesn’t involve us,” Ringtone said.

He told Willy Paul to leave Diana Marua alone as she is somebody’s wife.

And to Bahati, Ringtone cautioned him against using his wife to create a scandal so that people can sympathize with him.

The singer said Bahati is more immoral than Willy Paul and therefore should not seek sympathy from the public.

“Bahati stop behaving as if you are seeking sympathy from us. We all know you have a lot of ladies and you have a lot of children outside marriage. Bahati has a lot of ladies compared to Willy Paul. So, among all these guys, none of them is innocent,” Ringtone said.

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Bahati Responds to ‘Haters’ Telling him to Divorce Diana Marua

Bahati has responded to calls from a section of fans that he should leave his partner, Diana Marua.

The singer noted that many people have been asking him to dump Diana B after allegations emerged that she had a romantic relationship with Willy Paul.

In an online video, Bahati told off his ‘haters’ saying he will stick by his rapper wife.

“I want to state that I am not sorry to every hater outside there who wants me to break up with my wife… You want us to break up, then? Get a life,” he said.

Bahati further bragged that those who want him to dump Diana Marua are interested in her but don’t have the finances to take care of her needs.

“If I give you this girl, will you maintain her? Do you know how expensive she is?” he posed.

The musician also dismissed claims that he colluded with Diana to accuse Willy Paul of attempting to rape her.

“They are saying we did all that for trends. You should also break up with your wife we see if you will trend,” he said

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MKU Comes To the Aid of Milly Nafula, ‘A Student’ Admitted To Moi University 14 Years Ago But Never Joined

14 years ago, Milly Nafula returned to Manor House Secondary in Kitale, anticipating to receive a letter from the Joints Admissions Board (JAB), telling her in which university she had been placed.

A few months prior, Nafula had performed exceptionally well, scoring an A- in her KCSE examination. Thus, she fully expected to join a university.

As the rest of her high performing classmates received their admission letters on that day, Nafula missed out. She lacked the transport money to follow up with JAB in Nairobi opting to contact her district education office instead.

The DEO Trans Nzoia District sent letters to JAB, but no response was received. Not even her local MP was any help.

Nafula thus concluded that JAB had not placed her in any Kenyan university

For the last 14 years she has been doing casual jobs among them Mpesa attendant, waiting hotel tables, etc. having lost hope of ever joining University.

Her story was aired in local stations this week, prompting the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (formally JAB) chief executive Agnes Wahome to issue a statement.

According to her, Nafula, now 32, was actually placed at Moi University in 2008 to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Management. Her letter was probably lost somewhere between JAB offices and her high school.

Ms Wahome promised to work with the university to see her situation rectified.

“KUCCPS has made contact with the administration of Moi University with a view that the institution takes up the matter, who was Serial Number 22 in the university’s Bachelor of Tourism Management selection list of 2008/09,” said the placement agency.

But in some hopeful news, Nafula may not have to wait for government bureaucracy to play out. Mount Kenya University Chairman Prof. Simon Gicharu has offered her a full scholarship.

The good news was announced on Friday, during the institution’s 20th graduation ceremony.

“This will enable her actualize her dream,” Prof. Gicharu said.

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We Need NTSA Back on the Roads, Court Told

A petition has been filed at the Milimani Law courts seeking have the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) return on the roads.

The Road Safety Association of Kenya, through its chairman David Kiarie, argues that there is a worrying rise in road accidents and it will only get worse during this festive season if NTSA is not be allowed back on the roads.

Kiarie observed that the recent accident in Kivwe Village in Embu where 15 members died could have been avoided if NTSA was on the roads conducting patrols.

He also cited the Mwingi bus tragedy on December 4 case where 30 people drowned after the bus was swept off a bridge.

“That had NTSA been on the road, the said accident could have been avoided as there would have been compliance with the set road safety measures, The removal of NTSA from the roads and limiting their functions and duties under the NTSA Act, the state has breached the right to life of the 15 victims of Embu county,” reads court papers.

The Association also noted that before the removal of NTSA from Kenyan roads accidents were on the decline.

“But prior to NTSA’s removal from the road by President Uhuru Kenyatta, deaths on the roads were on the decline, but they have now increased exponentially,” Kiarie said through Lawyer Jacob Okoth.

He noted that 4000 people have perished in road accidents since January this year.

The Association also wants  the National Transport Safety Authority directed to raid and impound vehicles with the help of the Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai.

It is also seeking an order directing the IG to allocate sufficient traffic police officers to NTSA for purposes of conducting their functions jointly.

source https://nairobiwire.com/2021/12/we-want-ntsa-back-on-the-roads-court-told.html

Diana Marua Breaks Down in Tears over Willy Paul Attempted Rape

When Diana Marua was unveiled as a rapper a week ago, Willy Paul was among those who mocked the mother of two.

The controversial hitmaker took a swipe at Marua and her husband Bahati, accusing them of traumatising Kenyans with bad music.

“Tired of listening to bad music from that family? The family of manduru na ma off-keys?? I know most of you are still traumatized coz of that ka incident… don’t worry I got you covered n ready to help,” he said.

Marua responded and claimed that Willy Paul was hating because her debut song hit 1 million views in 3 days.

This escalated into a full-blown beef, with Willy Paul releasing a diss track in which he claimed to have had sexual relations with Marua. Inexplicably, Willy Paul later pulled down the song.

Now, Diana B has dropped a bombshell, detailing a painful and traumatic encounter with Willy Paul.

In a video on her YouTube channel, Diana B said Willy Paul tried to rape her.

“It is about time I come out and speak my truth. I’m still in shock and disbelief that someone would go to any extent to clout chase using my name you drag me into your nonsense to get people to watch you and listen to your music. You are going to the extent of saying that you slept with me? Why are you lying to the public? You know what you did. Why are you lying?” Marua posed.

She went on: “Your album is not doing well. Your music career is sinking. Then out of the blues you come and drag my name? I have been quiet for a while now but I’m going to release it today.”

Diana said her encounter with ‘Bwana Mkunaji’ happened when she used to live in Syokimau.

“A few years ago, Willy Paul pursued me for quite a while, I used to live at Greatwall Apartments, Syokimau.

“I was at the movie shop, Willy paul came in he was all touchy, he tells me, ‘Let’s go to your place we talk’. I told him, ‘I cannot allow you to come to my place because I don’t know you’. He was arrogant. Then he said we can talk in the car. I agreed to avoid the drama. I got in the car. He locked the car and drove off,” Marua narrated.

Diana B explained why she has finally decided to speak out, noting that it took her three years to tell Bahati about the attempted rape.

“It has taken me so long to even share this story with my own husband. It took me 3 years before I opened up to Bahati about what I went through. I have been pushed to talk about this. So many women have come out to talk about this but their voices have not been heard. I will stand for my truth. I have a voice,” she stated.

Marua went on to narrate what happened in Willy Paul’s car, “He put on loud music. I was like what are you doing where are we going. He was speeding. I opted to be cool.”

She added; “We got to some apartments after Gateway mall and he tells me we go to his place. I refused and told him to return me home. He got angry and got on top of me.”

Marua broke down in tears as memories of the sexual assault came flooding back.

“I can feel the shivers on my body now remembering this. He started pulling my skirt up and tore my skirt and top. I kept telling him to get off me I started screaming and he choked me to stop me from screaming. Eventually, in the process of screaming he panicked and let me go, I took that chance and ran away,” Marua said.

She then hailed a bodaboda and returned home.

Reached for comment, Willy Paul said he would respond to the allegations at Kiss FM on Friday.

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Mary Wambui Released on Bail Over Sh2 Billion Tax Evasion

Businesswoman Mary Wambui was on Thursday arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts over tax evasion charges.

After evading a police dragnet on Wednesday night, Wambui and her co-accused daughter, Purity Njoki, presented themselves before Anti-Corruption Magistrate Felix Kombo.

An arrest warrant had been issued against the two for contempt of summons by the Kenya Revenue Authority.

Wambui and Njoki are directors of Purma holdings limited which has been listed as the first accused. They are accused of evading taxes amounting to over Sh.2 billion.

“On or before June 30, 2015, in Nairobi County being a limited liability company registered as a taxpayer and its directors; knowingly and unlawfully omitted from the company’s income tax returns Ksh.2,231,789,125 an amount which should have been included in the income tax returns submitted to the commissioner for the year of income 2014,” reads the charge sheet.

They pleaded not guilty to seven counts of omitting tax returns.

Magistrate Kombo released them on Sh50 million bond with a surety of Sh25 million each or a cash bail of Sh25 million each.

The court further directed Wambui and Njoki to deposit all their travelling documents including a temporary permit for the Republic of Zambia belonging to Wambui.

“They will not travel out of Kenya. This order shall be served on the immigration department,” Kombo said.

The judge further directed that once they settle their bail, they should present themselves to DCI KRA on December 14 for internal processing.

The case will be mentioned on December 16, 2021.

Mary Wambui is a member of the Friends of Jubilee Foundation lobby which raised millions of shillings for President Uhuru Kenyatta’s re-election campaign in 2017 in just two hours.

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Everything Trending in Nairobi This Jamhuri Weekend

The month is quickly coming to an end, and the year with it. On this Jamhuri weekend, here’s what’s trending.

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Maina Kageni Announces Retirement Plan

Veteran radio personality Maina Kageni is finally ready to quit the airwaves.

The Classic 105 radio presenter announced he is planning to hang up the microphone during his morning breakfast show on Thursday.

Maina Kageni said he is planning to retire next year. He however did not disclose the exact date.

The 47-year-old told his cohost King’ang’i that after quitting the Radio Africa-owned station, he will take entrepreneurship in Miami.

“Come next year I am done. I will be retiring from this radio job. I plan on running a club in Miami,” Kageni said.

The radio presenter also said he will relocate to Miami where he owns a Condo.

“I will be living in my condo. I bought it kitambo. I thought we talked about this” he said.

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President Kenyatta to Hold Bilateral Talks With President Samia Suluhu

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday joined his host Samia Suluhu Hassan at a celebration to mark 60 years of mainland Tanzania’s independence at Uhuru Gardens in the country’s commercial capital Dar es Salaam.

The colourful ceremony was attended by thousands of Tanzanians from all walks of life and invited dignitaries among them Presidents Paul Kagame (Rwanda), Filipe Nyusi (Mozambique), Azali Assoumani (Comoros) and DR Congo’s Prime Minister Sama Lukonde among others.

President Kenyatta, who is on a two-day State Visit of Kenya’s southern neighbor, was invited to the celebrations in May this year by his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan.

In her address, President Samia Suluhu Hassan thanked visiting dignitaries for honouring her invitation saying their presence at the national celebration was a demonstration of the strong comradeship that exists between Tanzania and their respective nations.

“Thank you very much for honouring our invitation. This demonstrates our regional friendship and the spirit of unity amongst Africans,” President Samia said.

President Kenyatta will on Friday be formally received by his host President Samia Suluhu Hassan before leading the Kenyan delegation in bilateral talks with their Tanzanian counterparts.

Accompanying President Kenyatta are Cabinet Secretaries Raychelle Omamo (Foreign Affairs), Adan Mohammed (East African Community), Betty Maina (Trade), James Macharia (Transport) and Mutahi Kagwe (Health).

 

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Junet Mohamed Not Aware That Jimmy Wanjigi is a Presidential Candidate

Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed has sensationally downplayed the presidential ambitions of businessman Jimmy Wanjigi.

The billionaire tycoon may have declared his interest in being Kenya’s 5th president as early as June of this year but Junet says he is not aware of Wanjigi’s presidential bid.

Speaking in an interview at Citizen TV Wednesday, the Director of Elections for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) said Wanjigi’s presidential bid for 2022 is not formally known within the party.

Junet Mohamed said only two candidates had declared their interest to run for presidency under an ODM ticket.

“I’m not aware that Jimi Wanjigi is running (for presidency) in our party. I’m just hearing from you. The people whom I know who have shown interest and paid the nomination fees are Ali Hassan Joho and Wycliffe Oparanya,” said Mohamed.

Junet said that by February 2022 ODM will have ironed out issues and decided who should be its flag bearer in the polls.

“Then the election board is coming up with a mechanism, consensus being part of it, to sort out nomination issues. In the course of next month or the other month they will agree on the way forward and give a ticket to one person,” he explained.

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Edwin Sifuna Trashes Jimmy Wanjigi’s Chances of Beating Raila

Jimmy Wanjigi does not stand a chance of beating Raila Odinga to the ODM Presidential ticket, Edwin Sifuna has said.

Speaking to KTN TV on Wednesday, the Orange Democratic Movement Party (ODM) Secretary-General said Wanjigi does not pose any competition to Raila.

He also maintained that Wanjigi did not officially submit his application to the party and was locked out of the nominations.

“The process was closed on March 31, 2021, and Wanjigi did not apply during the period. The only people who applied are two and they have pulled out to support somebody else,” Sifuna stated.

“I don’t think you can describe Jimi Wanjigi as Raila’s competition he has written a letter to the party requesting that the process be reopened then we can make a decision towards that,” Sifuna added.

The ODM Sec-Gen said Raila is the most viable candidate for the presidency.

“The only person who I have seen gain traction when the discussion about the viability of the candidate has been Jakwom.”

“Even within the party, even if Jimi Wanjigi was to be in charge of that process there is no possible way that he can be able to beat Raila Odinga in whatever field,” added Sifuna.

Sifuna sensationally claimed that  even if the United Nations was the one to oversee the ODM nominations, Raila would still beat Wanjigi hands down.

“He has been unable to convince me and show me the pathway to victory. Out of about 38 people, there is only one person I have seen following him,” said Sifuna.

According to the ODM official, Wanjigi is aiming too high and he should try to vie for a lower seat such as MCA.

“Before you will be able to put together the sort of support that would propel you to the presidency, it is not a joke. It is something that people have to see you in such a light over a very long period,” Sifuna said.

He added: “This is someone who has been able to earn the people’s trust over a period of more than 40 years of public service; you cannot just compare that with someone who just shows up and claims that he wants to run, he needs time, we need to see him as MCA.”

source https://nairobiwire.com/2021/12/edwin-sifuna-trashes-jimmy-wanjigis-chances-of-beating-raila.html

Sauti Sol Promise to Set New Standards at Sol Fest

Sauti Sol are revved up to perform in Nairobi for the first time in two years. The top boyband will be hosting the ‘Sol Fest’ concert on Sunday, December 11 at the Carnivore grounds.

The show has since been sold out and the ‘Midnight Train’ hitmakers are keen to exorcise the demons of their canceled concert last year.

Speaking at a presser this week, Bien assured that Sol Fest will be different as they are in charge.

“This year we are in control of everything. The last one, which created a toxic relationship with our fans, was all planned by the promoter. The entire event is being handled in-house and we are setting the standard,” he said.

Polycarp Fancy Fingers reiterated that they are keen to set new standards in the Kenyan music industry.

“The lineup is fire as well. Thanks to our partners Homeboyz Entertainment, Radio Africa, you have done an amazing job and we are thankful,” he said.

“We want to change standards in the Kenyan music industry in terms of live performances.”

Other artistes in the lineup include Femi One, Nandy, Wakadinali, Chris Kaiga, Bensoul and Nviiri.

 

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My Life is Like a Movie, says Size 8 Ahead of Ordination

Gospel singer Linet Munyali Size 8 is over the moon as she prepares to be officially ordained as a preacher.

The former secular music singer will be ordained at the Jubilee Christian Church (JCC) Thika Gatitu on Sunday, December 12.

Pastor Kelvin and Jacky Ephraim will confer the holy powers on Size 8 in a jubilant ceremony.

An elated Size 8 expressed her joy on social media describing her life as a movie, given her transformation from a secular singer to a pastor.

“I will be ordained as a minister of God’s word, a servant of the most high God this Sunday and this is very emotional for me. God is not a man that He should lie. He chooses whomever and changes them to serve Him,” she said.

“My life is like a movie from the secular world to an ordained servant of God. See God. God’s grace is real. I got born again in 2013 and started the Gospel music journey, five years later in 2018, I went to Bible school and graduated. Now 8 years later in 2021, am going to be ordained,” she added.

Size 8 further thanked her husband DJ Mo and her mentors for their roles in the new chapter of her life.

“To God be the glory only by His grace, His power and spirit through His son Jesus Christ has this happened. In God’s time he makes everything beautiful. To my husband @djmokenya thanks for allowing me to go serve God and to my Pastor and mentors Pastor Kelvin and Jacky Ephraim God bless you all.”

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President Kenyatta Mourns Alan Donovan

President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a message of condolence to the family, friends and relatives of art collector and conservationist Alan Donovan who passed away last Sunday.

Mr Donovan, the owner of the iconic African Heritage House along Mombasa Road is reported to have died peacefully in his sleep.

The President eulogized Mr Donovan, 83, as a passionate and dedicated conservationist whose deep love for African culture inspired him to set up the African Heritage Estate which hosts one of the world’s largest African art galleries.

“Mr Donovan has left us very many key lessons on the need to consolidate and preserve African cultural art for the benefit of current and future generations.

“Through his unrelenting determination, hard work and years of meticulous work, Alan was able to assemble a treasure trove of African art that will continue to benefit and inspire several generations to come,” the President said.

The Head of State said African Heritage Estate had contributed significantly to Kenya’s socio-economic transformation over the years noting that the departed Donovan spent his entire 51 years stay in the country collecting, preserving and marketing the country’s rich cultural heritage.

The President wished the family, friends and relatives of Mr Donovan fortitude and God’s comfort during this difficult period of mourning.

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WATCH: Furious Ruto Scolds Hecklers Shouting Maina Njenga’s Name

Deputy President William Ruto showed his teeth on Tuesday in a face off against hecklers at a political rally in Laikipia county.

The DP had his speech interrupted by a group of people in the crowd who were shouting Maina Njenga’s name.

According to Dennis Itumbi, who is Ruto’s mouthpiece on social media, Maina Njenga stormed the DP’s meetings demanding to speak. The former Mungiki sect leader is reportedly eyeing the Laikipia senator seat on a UDA ticket.

The heckling triggered a furious reaction from Ruto, who told his hecklers to organise their own meeting.

“Mpange mkutano yenu. Wacheni upuzi. Hapana. No…no siwezi kukubali..kwani mumekuja kutupigia makelele hapa. Kama hamtaki tuende na nidhamu, tafathali please tuwe an nidamu… Msikuje apa kupiga kelele kwa mkutano yangu. Kila mtu apange mkutano yake,” said Ruto, adding: “Apange mkutano take, hii mkutano ni yangu. Please tuheshimiane.”

Watch the incident below.

DP @WilliamsRuto tells off Maina Njenga for storming his meetings and demanding to speak.

Maina Njenga is a @RailaOdinga Ally.#HustlerNation has no time for movements founded on the ideology of Violence. pic.twitter.com/p91u4rQlvQ

— Dennis Itumbi, HSC (@OleItumbi) December 7, 2021

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Kabete Shooting: Matiang’i Promises Answers Within 3 Days

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i says investigations into the Tuesday incident where a police officer shot dead six people in Kabete will be complete in a couple of days.

The CS also disclosed that preliminary investigations into the shooting indicate that a love triangle may have triggered the shocking murder-suicide.

“We are saddened by the shooting and we condole with the families of those affected. As the probe goes on, we understand for now it is linked to a love triangle,” he said.

Matiang’i said the DCI and Internal Affairs Unit of the National Police Service are undertaking an active investigation on the matter and will keep the public fully updated.

“The DCI and the Police Internal Affairs department are already on location. Within three days, we should be able to share with the public the findings from the investigations. We have nothing to hide,” the CS said.

Matiang’i spoke at the Administration Police Training College (APTC) in Embakasi during a commemoration service for Police and Prison Officers who have fallen in the line of duty.

CS Matiang’i said the government will commit more resources to mental health and counselling in the Police and Prisons departments to help officers deal with personal challenges

“Like any other members of society, Police and Prisons officers are susceptible to mental health challenges and other pressures including drugs and substance abuse,” CS Matiang’i said in a statement.

“We have had challenges across the country – not only in the National Police Service. There are mental issues, social pressure and cases of homicides. It’s not going to be a matter of the police or the provincial administration. It requires all of us. That is how we build a strong community.”

source https://nairobiwire.com/2021/12/kabete-shooting-matiangi-promises-answers-within-3-days.html

Everything Trending in Nairobi This Wednesday

On this Wednesday, this is what’s trending on social media, in Nairobi.

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Court Puts a Stop to Uhuru Park Makeover

The Environment and Lands Court has suspended the contentious modernisation of Uhuru Park pending the hearing and determination of a petition challenging the ongoing renovations.

Justice Edward Waboto on Tuesday issued the order while ruling on a petition filed by the Communist Party of Kenya.

The petitioner argued that the respondents; the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) and County Assembly of Nairobi, are felling trees at Uhuru Park and replacing its flora and fauna with concrete.

“The 1st Respondent has also initiated a process of replacing the green lawn of grass at the Park with concrete cement blocks, an action which, unless stalled by this Court, will greatly degrade the botanical and environmental qualities of the Park to the detriment of Nairobi residents who have been the greatest beneficiaries of the same,” reads court papers.

The Communist Party of Kenya also told the court that NMS has destroyed the historic pavilion at the Park, and intends to cause further destruction to the other historic sites at the Park.

Further, the complainant says NMS did not conduct any public participation before closing off the park.

The Mohamed Badi-led State Agency also allegedly failed to issue a notice to the public and the traders at the park concerning any impending closure.

“The project is shrouded in secrecy, where the whole Park has been blocked from the public, and all attempts by the Petitioner to gain information on the Project from the 1st and 2nd Respondents have failed,” reads the documents.

The Communist Party also mentioned that NMS closed off the Procession Way and all other routes that pass through the park without any notification and without providing any alternative routes to be used by the public.

“Military officers armed to the teeth, assumed to be under the command of the 2nd Respondent, have cordoned off the entrances to the said pathways.”

The CPK wants the court to order that the park be reinstated to its original state before the renovations, including opening the Park to the public, planting grass, planting trees and rebuilding the main pavilion.

source https://nairobiwire.com/2021/12/court-puts-a-stop-to-uhuru-park-makeover.html

DCI Cautions Against Online Shopping Scams

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations(DCI) has advised the Kenyan public to be vigilant when shopping for goods online during this festive season.

DCI boss George Kinoti noted that the security agency has received numerous reports from clients who have fallen victim to online shopping scams.

The DCI said some of these victims ordered goods that were either not delivered or whose quality was not similar to what was advertised.

According to the DCI, these online scams are mostly happening on Instagram.

“Many Kenyans especially ladies shopping for trendy outfits and jewelry, have fallen victim and lost their money through such frauds,” said Kinoti.

To avoid losing your money, DCI advises to first ascertain the identity of the seller and the address of their businesses.

“Resist the temptation to send money to perceived genuine dealers, who later turn out to be cons,” added the DCI.

source https://nairobiwire.com/2021/12/dci-cautions-against-online-shopping-scams.html

President Kenyatta Receives Credentials From Six New Envoys

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday at State House, Nairobi received credentials from six new ambassadors posted to Kenya.

The President received diplomatic papers from Firas Farhan Saleh Khouri (Jordan), Cristina Diaz Fernadez-Gil (Spain) and Silvio Jose Albuquerque e Silva (Brazil).

Others were Dragos Viorel Radu Tigau (Romania), Juan Manuel Rodgriguez Vazguez (Cuba) and Lebbius Tangani Tobias of Namibia who is non-residential.

In his welcoming remarks, the President reiterated Kenya’s commitment to the strengthening of bilateral ties with the respective countries, and wished them a successful tour of duty in the country.

“Welcome to Nairobi, welcome home. Namibians and Kenyans are brothers and sisters, when you are here, always feel as part of us.

“Our relationship has been very strong both at a personal and at country level. We want to see through you how we can deepen that partnership, that relationship- not just political but also going down to economic and cultural exchanges and exchanges in other fields that are mutually beneficial to the two of us,” President Kenyatta welcomed the new Namibian envoy.

Foreign Affairs CS Raychelle Omamo, Head of Public Service Dr Joseph Kinyua and PS Macharia Kamau were among senior Government officials at the brief ceremony.

At the same time, President Kenyatta bade farewell to outgoing Japan’s ambassador to Kenya Ryoichi Horie who paid him a courtesy call at State House, Nairobi.

At the meeting, attended by Foreign Affairs CS Raychelle Omamo and Head of Public Service Dr Joseph Kinyua, the President thanked the outgoing envoy for helping deepen Kenya-Japan bilateral ties.

Uhuru observed that several transformative projects, supported by the Japanese Government, had taken off during Amb Ryoichi’s tenure among them the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone.

 

source https://nairobiwire.com/2021/12/president-kenyatta-receives-credentials-from-six-new-envoys.html

Katombi Gang Leader Gunned Down as Accomplices Swim in Sewage to Escape

An outlawed gang that has been terrorizing city residents in Starehe, Nairobi has lost its leader following a dramatic shoot-out with police.

The suspect only identified as Ngaruiya was the de facto leader of the infamous Katombi gang operating within Mathare valley and neighbouring estates.

Together with four of his accomplices, Ngaruiya had on Monday evening attacked a pedestrian at gunpoint and his mobile phone and other valuables.

“So daring was Ngaruiya and his Katombi mates, one of whom was identified as Kabuda, that they staged the attack at 4 pm along Mau Mau road in Bondeni, Mathare sub-county,” the DCI said in a statement.

DCI detectives based in Starehe got wind of the attack and staged a manhunt for the notorious gang.

“The thugs who didn’t know that they were being trailed, continued with their brazen attacks against innocent civilians. After two hours at around 6 pm, the corporal in charge of the mission spotted the gang of five deep inside the informal settlement, adjacent to the river,” the DCI narrated.

A chase then ensued after the gangsters defied orders to stop.

“They ran towards different directions as Ngaruiya fired at the fast approaching detectives. In a sight reminiscent of a distillery plant, women who were busy distilling local brews along the river took flight, leaving drums of boiling froth & jerrycans of the highly potent spirit unattended,” the security agency noted.

During the shootout, police shot dead Ngaruiya while the other four thugs dived into the river infested with raw sewage and swam downstream to escape.

The detectives issued an ultimatum to the thugs to surrender within 24 hours, failure to which they will suffer dire consequences.

source https://nairobiwire.com/2021/12/katombi-gang-leader-gunned-down-as-accomplices-swim-in-sewage-to-escape.html

Chimano: ‘Friday Feeling’ is About Having a Good A** Queer Time

Last week Friday, Sauti Sol band member Chimano released his first solo project dubbed ‘Friday Feeling’.

The song’s drag queen-themed music video is proving to be a hit, with over 400k views as of Tuesday.

Speaking about the project, Chimano said ‘Friday Feeling’ allowed him to be in his element and express himself freely.

“I am serving realness as we all should. I have fully started to express myself and deep down for me, this is an expression of happiness and freedom,” he said.

Chimano also says ‘Friday Feeling’ is about having a jolly good time.

“Going out and having fun shouldn’t be an uphill task because you immediately start thinking of the inhibitions that may affect you. This song is about having a good time and in my case a good ass queer time. It’s a feeling of freedom. Do you, be extra, be alive and free! That’s ‘Friday Feeling!'”

Produced by DTX and co-written by Chimano, Don Ngatia and Bensoul, ‘Friday Feeling’ is the first single off Chimano’s upcoming EP, ‘Heavy is the Crown’.

The EP drops next year and Chimano says he drew inspiration from the 80s when fashion, culture and music meant a lot to him.

Chimano adds that ‘Heavy is the Crown’ challenges toxic masculinity, prejudices, and societal dogma.

“I needed to be myself fully because of my found conviction and I needed to have the courage to be that for others, to inspire them to see that they can also be themselves,” he says.

“The crown in this case is on you and me. If you go through life in kindness, standing up for your dreams and aspirations, respecting your fellow human beings and respecting the right of others to live unrestricted as long as it’s not an infringement on your human rights, then you have a crown on your head.

“It’s hard to ignore the burdens society puts on you but by believing and focusing on yourself while being kind to others, you have crowned yourself and don’t need anyone to validate that.”

Watch ‘Friday Feeling’ below.

source https://nairobiwire.com/2021/12/chimano-friday-feeling-is-about-having-a-good-a-queer-time.html

I Love You Shosh… Bishop Kiuna Gushes Over Rev Kiuna in Beautiful Message

The Kiuna power couple of Bishop Allan Kiuna and his wife Reverend Kathy Kiuna continued to be an inspiration for their loyal followers with yet another public display of affection.

The Jubilee Christian Church founders have been married for over 27 years but you would be mistaken to think that they are a newlywed couple on a honeymoon phase.

This was evidenced by Bishop Allan Kiuna taking to social media to wax lyrical about his wife in a sweet and beautiful message on Tuesday, December 7.

“Words are not enough for me to describe the type of blessing that my wife is to me. It is easy for a man to look like he has it all together while in reality it is through the Grace of God and the support of his spouse that he stands,” the Bishop started.

Allan Kiuna told Kathy that she had won his heart again because of everything she does at home and in church.

“Honey, @revkathykiuna, you have won my heart again, you have given yourself fully to be a helper both at home and in church. I have watched you evolve into a visionary, a powerhouse, a leader while still maintaining the position of a submissive wife. It is not usual to find a wife, a business partner, a ministry partner and a best friend all in one, but you’re more than that to me,” Kiuna gushed.

He went on to quote the Bible explaining why a wife is a representation of her husband.

“The Bible says that when Adam saw Eve he named her, Woman, and that is what she became (womb-man) and that’s why the woman has the ability to reproduce and multiply what you give her. Your wife is a representation of you, that’s why you must love and nurture her, groom her and don’t be afraid of letting her soar because her success is a reflection that you’re secure. I am blessed to do life with you honey and I am grateful that God gave me more than I could ever ask for or imagine. I love you shosh ❤❤❤🥰🥰” he concluded.

Rev Kathy Kiuna responded in the comments section, writing: “Eishhhhhhhhhh guks. This is so amazing. Thank you for raising me my love and for pushing me forward. You are one in a million. Love you more than you know❤️❤️❤️”

source https://nairobiwire.com/2021/12/i-love-you-shosh-bishop-kiuna-gushes-over-rev-kiuna-in-beautiful-message.html

Finally! After Several Years, Israeli Singer Gilad Millo is a Kenyan Citizen

Kenya-based Israeli singer Gilad Millo is officially a Kenyan citizen. He, however, had to wait for six years before his citizenship was conferred.

The former diplomat turned musician and farmer announced the good news on Tuesday, December 7.

The ‘Swahili Girl’ hitmaker also mentioned that he first came to Kenya 21 years ago.

“It has been 21 years since I first came to Kenya ❤ and 6 years since I applied for my Kenyan Citizenship 🇰🇪 Now it is finally official 🙏🏽 NAJIVUNIA KUWA MKENYA 🥳 #GodIsGood,” Gilad captioned a picture of his certificate of registration.

The garlic farmer, who became a fan favorite for his Swahili love ballads, first came to Nairobi in August 1996 when he worked as a journalist.

He became a diplomat in 2003 serving in Nairobi and Los Angeles, and was the deputy head of mission at the Israeli Embassy in Kenya.

 

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source https://nairobiwire.com/2021/12/finally-after-several-years-israeli-singer-gilad-millo-is-a-kenyan-citizen.html

President Kenyatta Signs Three Parliamentary Bills Into Law

President Uhuru Kenyatta assented to the Central Bank of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, Public-Private Partnership Bill, and Trustees (Perpetual Succession) (Amendment) Act, all of 2021 at State House, Nairobi on Tuesday.

The amended Central Bank Act, 2021, gives the Central Bank of Kenya powers to license digital lenders in the country as well as ensure the existence of fair and non-discriminatory practices in the credit market.

On its part, the new Public-Private Partnerships Act repeals the 2013 legislation by providing an elaborate legal framework to cover both national and county level PPP projects.

Further, the new law expands the role of the private sector in PPP initiatives beyond financing to include construction, operation and maintenance of the projects.

The Trustees (Perpetual Succession) (Amendment) Act, passed by the National Assembly on 19th October this year, seeks to simplify the registration of trusts by, among other reforms, shifting the administration of the process to the new office of the principal registrar of documents.

National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi, his Senate counterpart Ken Lusaka, Treasury CS Ukur Yatani and Head of Public Service Dr Joseph Kinyua attended the brief bills’ signing ceremony.

Others were Leader of Majority in the National Assembly Amos Kimunya, Solicitor General Ken Ogeto and State House Deputy Chief of Staff Njee Muturi.

source https://nairobiwire.com/2021/12/president-kenyatta-signs-three-parliamentary-bills-into-law.html

Embu MCAs to Pocket Over Sh500K to Learn Good Manners in Tanzania

Members of the Embu County Assembly have reportedly devised a ploy to reap big from a benchmarking trip to Tanzania.

According to media reports, 33 MCAs traveled to Arusha for a two-week training session following the adjournment of Assembly sittings from December 1, 2021, to February 8, 2022.

This is the second trip of its kind to Tanzania by the MCAs, Citizen Digital reports.

The MCAs reportedly traveled to Arusha in September to learn basic etiquette and campaign language ahead of the 2022 General Election.

During the trip, each MCA will receive a daily stipend of US$ 332 (Sh 37,184) just to learn good manners and how to woo voters.

The publication further reports that each MCA will receive a total stipend of Sh520,576 for the duration of the training.

On top of pocketing the millions of tax payer’s funds, an additional two to three million in training fees will be paid to the East and Southern Africa Management Institute (ESAMI).

It is understood that the MCAs transferred Sh10 million from the County Assembly Sports Association (CASA) games kitty to their foreign travel account after depleting the account with the previous trip to Tanzania.

“After some realized that they might not be able to return to the Assembly next year, the MCAs who were overheard complaining about being broke vowed to push for more trips to earn them enough money to finance their retirement,” Citizen reports.

The MCAs are also said to have milked millions of shillings from around 50 retreats to Nairobi and Mombasa hotels this year.

“You will never find our MCAs in Embu there always on the move Tanzania Nairobi and this wastage of public funds,” Embu senator Njeru Ndwiga lamented.

source https://nairobiwire.com/2021/12/embu-mcas-to-pocket-over-sh500k-to-learn-good-manners-in-tanzania.html

Survivors of Mwingi Bus Tragedy Recount Harrowing Ordeal

Two men who escaped drowning after the bus they were travelling in plunged into Enziu River in Kitui County, on Saturday have recounted the harrowing ordeal.

As of Sunday, December 5, at least 31 people had been confirmed dead from the tragedy, including a nine-month-old baby whose body was retrieved from the river.

Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu on Sunday warned that the death toll could rise further as the search and rescue operation continues.

The 51-seater bus was carrying excess passengers, meaning over 60 people could have been on board when the vehicle was swept by the floodwaters.

Only 12 passengers managed to escape with some help from locals who were nearby. One of these survivors was Simon Kea, a nurse at Tei wa Yesu Mission Hospital in Kyuso.

Kea said the driver of the bus was reluctant about crossing the river. It reportedly took him two hours to decide to cross after he saw two matatus and some contractors crossing the flooded river.

“We were about 40 passengers when leaving Mwingi in the morning. Around 10 seats were empty. As we were crossing the river, the 51-seater bus was full with more than 15 people standing,” Kea recalled.

“It was a real encounter with death. We were all submerged deep in the waters. I only felt a hand forcefully grab my shoulder and pull me out through the bus window. I am just thankful to God for sparing me,” he told the Nation.

Another survivor, Christopher Musili, said the bus got submerged within seconds, causing panic among the passengers.

He said the panic-stricken passengers were screaming and throwing hands aimlessly without knowing what to do.

“We couldn’t see anything but the passengers were stepping on each other in a desperate attempt to avoid drowning amid flowing waters which were filling our eyes, noses and ears with sand,” said Musili as he fought back tears.

Musili, who was one of the choir members for the wedding event, said as the bus was being swept off the bridge, there was nothing they could do because the river was flooded and they couldn’t jump out because of the small windows.

The 27-year-old bodaboda operator said the passengers were trapped as they attempted to get out through the windows, and that many people drowned in the process.

“Those of us who survived did not stand a chance had help delayed for an extra minute,” he said.

source https://nairobiwire.com/2021/12/survivors-of-mwingi-bus-tragedy-recount-harrowing-ordeal.html