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  • Reprieve for DCI boss, Kinoti as court suspends arrest warrant against Wanjigi gun saga

    Director of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti when he appeared before Defence Committee to answer questions on the investigation of the slain Agnes Wanjiru on December 2, 2021

    Justices Imaana Laibuta, Fatuma Sichale and Msagha Mbogholi Wednesday said the court will make a ruling on April 1, 2022.

    Kinoti moved to the court contesting Justice Antony Mrima’s order delivered on November 29 after weeks of intense litigation processes which yielded another order on Tuesday directing Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai to effect the arrest.

    In an application filed by city lawyer Cecil Miller, Kinoti had sought orders quashing his four-month jail term for refusing to return businessman Jimi Wanjigi’s guns after he was ordered to do so by the High Court.

    “The learned judge refused to consider the Applicant’s evidence based on the basis the issue was Res Judicata, effective denied the applicant a fair hearing and arrived at a finding contrary to the weight of evidence,” Kinoti stated in his affidavit.

    He argued that the High Court refused to listen to his side of the story, arguing that he was not the custodian of Jimi Wanjigi’s firearms, and that the Firearms Licensing Board should have been questioned.

    In the affidavit signed by advocate Lilian Amere Machio, Kinoti claimed that he was apprehensive that the continued harassment against him will not stop unless the court grants the orders sought in his application dated November 30.

    Wanjigi, Irene Wanjigi, Mutyambai, Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji and Attorney General Kihara Kariuki were listed as respondents in the petition.

    The matter stems from a November 18, ruling where the court sentenced Kinoti to four months imprisonment for disobedience of orders issued in June 2019 requiring him to release to Wanjigi’s seven firearms and ammunition.

    The guns were taken away from Wanjigi’s house in Muthaiga during a raid in 2017.

  • MKF Tycoons failed To Report Mudavadi’s Performance, Dr William Ruto

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 15 – Deputy President William Ruto has taken a swipe at the Mt Kenya Foundation (MKF) for failing to score presidential hopefuls who appeared before the foundation for vetting before the league of top businessmen from central region settled on a candidate.

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    nd Musyoka snubbed Odinga’s Azimio la Umoja convention on December 10 which culminated with a declaration of his presidential candidature in 2022

    Ruto, while singling out Amani National Congress (ANC) leader’s Musalia Mudavadi who appeared before MKF for a supposed vetting exercise on December 7 alongside Wiper’s Kalonzo Musyoka, KANU’s Gideon Moi and FORD-Kenya, termed MKF’s failure to give the ANC leader feedback as unfortunate.

    “They (MKF tycoons) took Musalia here (Safari Park) in a purported interview, and yet they did not even call him to inform him how he had performed after the vetting,” Ruto said Wednesday in a veiled reference to the tycoons while on a campaign tour of Western region.

    Ruto who is keen to expand his alliance ahead of the August 9, 2022 election, urged western Kenyan residents to back his United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

    MKF settled on ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga who formally declared his 2022 presidential bid during Azimio la Umoja national convention held in Kasarani on December 10.

    Odinga who had chosen to remain non-committal on whether he would vie for the country’s top seat as President Uhuru Kenyatta’s 10-year reign comes to an end, declared his candidature days after MKF’s endorsement.

    Speaking during the endorsement, Odinga pledged to unveil a detailed manifesto in the coming days with major focus on corruption, public debt, industrialization, ICT and the digital economy, and promotion and protection of businesses.

    However, the Friday declaration appeared to have irked Mudavadi, Kalonzo and Wetangu under the One Kenya Alliance (OKA) who failed to turn up for the event citing other personal engagements.

    The three worked with Odinga under the defunct National Super Alliance (NASA) which disintegrated amid accusations by the trio directed at Odinga, who they said blindsided them in his pursuit of the March 2018 truce with Kenyatta.

    Ruto called on Mudavadi and Wetangula to join him in UDA party which he has fashioned as a people-led alliance.

    The elite club of influential tycoons who include Royal Media Services Founder S.K Macharia, former Kengen CEO Eddy Njoroge, former Equity Bank Chairman Peter Munga, former Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner General Michael Waweru among others did not meet Ruto who maintained that he will not hold any seating with the businessmen. He accused them of seeking to promote selfish interests.

    The presumed UDA leader on Wednesday reaffirmed his commitment to youth empowerment and employment and economic restoration when he takes over the helm of the country upon the retirement of President Kenyatta in August 2022.

    In western Kenya, Ruto stepped up his offensive against his political foes including his archrival Odinga whom he maintained has no track record despite being part of government.

    “I want to pledge to you, because we believe “Kazi ni Kazi”, we will set aside Sh50 billion to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) kitty next so that small business people can be able to get capital to run their business which will be interest and security free,” Ruto said amidst cheers from supporters.

    He also promised to reduce fertilizer prices in a bid to boost agriculture in the country once elected into office.

  • Safaricom Partners With Google,Transsion to Expand Lipa Mdogo Mdogo product offering

    Nairobi, Kenya Dec 15 –Safaricom has partnered with Google and Transsion, the company behind TECNO, Infinix, and itel, to enable Kenyans to access more 4G devices under the Lipa Mdogo Mdogo financing plan.

    Through the partnership, Safaricom customers can access the internet and the world of possibilities via an array of smartphones that they can pay for as they use.

    In addition to the Neon Ray Pro, which was the first device under Lipa Mdogo Mdogo, customers can now choose from three additional devices including itel A24, TECNO Spark 7, and TECNO CAMON 17. The devices are available at all Safaricom Shops and dealer outlets with a deposit of KES 500, KES 3,000, and KES 5,000 respectively, with the balance payable via flexible daily, weekly, or monthly installments.

    “Lipa Mdogo Mdogo has seen over 500,000 Kenyans upgrade from 2G devices to quality and affordable 4G smartphones. Through this partnership, we seek to meet the varying needs of our customers by increasing the selection of devices available under the world-first device-financing plan,” said Peter Ndegwa, Safaricom CEO.

    “This project is in line with our goals as Transsion in the emerging markets. We are a key stakeholder in digital disruption, and we continue coming up with new ways to transform lives through inclusivity across all consumer spectrums and ensure smartphone penetration all over the country. We want Kenyans to have internet accessibility through quality devices that meet their evolving needs and expectations,” said Ray Fang, Country Manager Transsion Kenya.

    “Android’s goal has always been to democratize access by bringing the power of computing to everyone. The uptake of Lipa Mdogo Mdogo since its launch in 2020 is proof that affordability continues to be a key barrier to entry into the digital world. We are pleased to extend this partnership to enable more Safaricom users to take advantage of the opportunities that exist online,” said Mariam Abdullahi – Director, Platform Partnerships, Android and Play Africa.

    Lipa Mdogo Mdogo is delivered in partnership with Android, Google’s operating system for internet-enabled devices. All the 4G devices on offer are loaded with a suite of Google Apps designed to give users a great smartphone experience and come with 1 GB free data at the point of purchase, and 50MB valid for 24 hours with every installment payment.

    To acquire a device, customers can visit any Safaricom Shop or dealer outlet, or dial *544# and select option 8 – Lipa Mdogo Mdogo.

    As part of its initiatives towards bridging the digital divide, Safaricom also works with strategic partners to expand the range of devices available to customers. This includes partners such as M-KOPA, a connected asset financing platform that has financed over half a million 4Ghandsets to primarily first-time smartphone customers in Kenya.

  • InsureMe partners with Heritage Insurance company to Launch Car Insurance Cover

    Mobile Financial Solutions (MFS) Limited in partnership with Heritage Insurance have launched InsureMe, an online comprehensive private car insurance cover booking platform. The platform allows customers to digitally get a quote and purchase an insurance cover via digital devices.

    Speaking at a Nairobi hotel, Managing Director Mobile Financial Solutions (MFS) Limited Fred Chege noted that MFS had discovered some gaps around insurance, an issue which made the company come up with an innovation that would deliver insurance to customers directly onto their mobile applications to enable them access the cover from anywhere in the country.

    He added that the pandemic and hard economic times made a lot of customers settle for only third party covers, prompting MFS to digitize the insurance premium financing to up to 10 months to enable customers choose a cover they are comfortable with.

    “We started with private motors because within the insurance space, motors are the most complicated to digitize. We assure that the brand will try to cover customers within 10 minutes of application from wherever the customer is located,” said Chege.

    Heritage Insurance Managing Director Godfrey Kioi said that the partnership with MFS to launch the InsureMe platform allows customers to have an end to end digital experience from choosing the insurance, getting finance through the lipa pole pole platform, entering the documents digitally and also receiving the insurance certificates.

    He further stated that the company also has plans of coming up with innovations in other areas.

    “The future is here and we have started with motor insurance. After perfecting this platform, we will move to other areas like travel and home insurance and even educational policies,” he said.

    Kioi encouraged the customers to pay for their insurance in time so as to enjoy the products and assured customers that the company would always provide services at all times.

  • Family of late Jason Atinda Ouko seeking justice

     

    By Grace Ndung’u

    The family of the late Jason Atinda ouko are looking for justice after their home was demolished over a month even after they were given court order on the dawn of 3rd Nov ,2021 when they heard commotion only to realize their homes are broken by goons who took all valuables sending them away.

    This has prompted them to live outside on the cold and none has come to help. The goons have been raiding on them and they want to as they are evaluating on them on where they are camping. The Kenya aids NGO consortium claim that the land belong to the NGO and have demolished all structures but however the the family now seek justice which has seen their grave of their loved weren’t spared evening getting court order from the high court claiming they’ve all required documents.

    The family is now pleading with the government to intervene and save their land from the grabbers. During the Jamhuri day celebration, ODM party leader vowed to work with the government to come all the grabbed lands to the local mwanachi.

  • William Lawson’s Kenya’s next highlander raises the highlander axe in victory

    William Lawson’s Kenya’s next highlander raises the highlander axe in victory

    Wahu Getrude exited pose for a photo between highlanders Collins Mbati and Kenedy Odipo

    Nairobi, 11th December 2021: William Lawson’s capped John Waliaula as Kenya’s Next Highlander, who through sweat and trials, beat 49 other highlanders to secure the title. For the last two months, William Lawson’s has been on the hunt to find the boldest, most rugged, unconventional man or woman, who defies the norm and lives life on his or her terms. With the Kenya’s Next Highlander title, John Waliaula has won Ksh. 500,000/- cash and an epic trip to Scotland worth Ksh. 500,000/-.

    Speaking after his win, John Waliaula said, “I feel great! I was so determined to take this title home and I came here today focused on lifting this axe as Kenya’s Next Highlander. The competition was tough, but I pushed myself to win it. It has been an amazing experience and I can’t wait for the trip to Scotland.” The title was aggressively contested by Alfred Onyango, who came in second, and Stephen crowns Wamalwa, who came in third. 

    In true William Lawson’s style, the finalists had to compete through group and individual highlander challenges such as barreling, caber toss, barrel race, tug of war and a complex obstacle course to prove they are true highlanders. The event also featured unconventional activities where spectators showcased their highlander attitude to win instant prizes. Amber Ray and Eric Omondi, true embodiments of the Kenyan Highlander, brought their bold attitude to reveal the winners and crowns Kenya’s Next Highlander. Khaligraph Jones brought down the house kicking off the after-party.

    Speaking at the finale, John Mwangi, Bacardi Customer Marketing Manager East Africa, said, “It has been a gruelling two months of recruiting highlanders through pre-qualifier events held in various outlets. Our search for Kenya’s Next Highlander has shown us that Kenya is full of highlanders, people who are bold, daring and live life on their terms. Today we have seen 50 highlander men and women show their grit for a shot at the title. William Lawson’s is proud to name John Waliaula as Kenya’s Next Highlander.”

    More than 3,000 Kenyans registered, ready to take on the challenge for a chance to be named Kenya’s Next Highlander competing through a series of challenges to qualify.

    William Lawson’s is one of the fastest-growing Scotch brands in the world. It’s a classic blended scotch whisky with a sweet and medium-bodied style. At its core is the single malt of Macduff distillery, married with various bold malts and grain whiskies with a fruit-forward character no pleated whisky is added.

  • Josphat Nanok comes to the aide Of DP Ruto over Ngilu’s Criticism

    After Kitui county governor honourable Charity Ngilu slammed at deputy president William Ruto, Turkana county governor has come to his aide. Ngilu told off Ruto for attending a cultural event and call others ‘waganga’. However, Josphat Nanok has called upon Charity Ngilu to stop playing with people’s culture. According to him, that was Turkana culture and Charity Ngilu should not joke with it.

    Nanok said that that Turkana culture called Tobong’u Lore is environmental friendly homestead hut used by women and children. He added that it is one of their key material culture. He urged her not to disparage culture because It’s a pathway to the cohesion, peace and development. He was glad that William Ruto respects culture and will promote/protect it. That Turkana has diverse cultures and they should be respected.

    Nanok and Ngilu are on different political divide. Ngilu is Raila Odinga’s supporter while Nanok is DP Ruto’s close ally.

  • Wife Of Officer Who Killed Himself Over Debts Breaks Silence

    Wife Of Officer Who Killed Himself Over Debts Breaks Silence

    Police officers from Mombasa are currently investigating an incident that happened a few days ago after a police officer who has been identified as Police Constable Ropus Mondoe was found dead in his house along with a Suicide not that indicated that he had killed himself due to the increasing amount of debts he had.

    A few days ago, the officer who is reported to have killed himself left a note claiming that he had decided to do so due to the fact that he had a large amount of debt which was accruing. For this reason, he claimed that he decided to kill himself urging his OCS to help him pay his debt.

    While reacting to this incident, the wife of the deceased claimed that she came to know of her husband’s death through one of his colleagues. In her own words, she said that she became suspicious after he failed to pikc his phone after she tried to call several times.

    “From October, he reduced the amount of money which he used to send home. I didn’t ask or talk to him about it due to the fact that he was not a man who would open up until he was ready to. I only came to find out that he was dead after I called him in our usual hours only for him not to answer his phone and that’s when I knew that something Was wrong because he always answers. I called one of his colleagues who confirmed that he was indeed dead.

    This is happening at the same time when President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged the police to always find someone to talk to instead of killing themselves. According to the reports given by president Uhuru Kenyatta, he said that this would help reduce the increasing rate of suicide and murder in the country.

  • Irungu Nyakera Outlines His Vision for Murang’a ahead of 2022 Polls

    Irungu Nyakera Outlines His Vision for Murang’a ahead of 2022 Polls

    The ground is mighty. Murang’a residents are interested in a leader that will ensure efficient service delivery and development.As young people seek leadership rolesthe urge has been made to go in with the idea that is not there to pillage or steal resources, but to serve Kenyans efficiently, because success will be regarded as a benchmark for young people’s leadership.

    Hon Irungu Nyakera CBS addressing the people in a past event

    Irungu Nyakera a man on the run for the gubernatorial seat states that youth should wake up and see the other unidentified sources of income which have been overlooked in the strategy to improve the Murang’a county. Nyakera promises that Manufacturing companies, as well as other businesses, are well planned for if he clinches the Murang’a top job through which under his leadership hopes to attract additional investors to the county streamlining service delivery. ”That is not to say that other sources of income have been overlooked in the strategy to improve the county. Manufacturing companies, as well as other businesses, are well planned for, and we hope to attract additional investors to the county as we streamline service delivery.” Said Hon Irungu Nyakera.

    He has been an ardent pusher and fighter in the farming and specifically Tea reforms in the Mt. Kenya region as he has now turned guns to the Agro-processing, extracting value from avocados by processing them into such products as avocado oil, guacamole, canned avocado, healthcare and cosmetic products, for the local and export markets as he has used the opportunity to demystify devolution in agriculture to Murang’a being among his top agenda for the country’s saying it is the role of the county government to provide them with extension services, construct and maintain the rural inter-town roads, champion value addition, provide input credit solutions support establishment of Agri-industries to employ their youth while enhancing farmer returns.

    Irungu Nyakera CBS arriving in a past event

    Nyakera has consistently challenged the authorities ensure that the next governor of Murang’a County will be a FOREMAN, not a POLITICIAN adding that Kenya topped Africa’s avocado exports last year and was among the world’s top 10 producers, with Murang’a leading with 31% of total production. ”With this appreciation, I challenged them to ensure that the next governor of Murang’a County will be a FOREMAN, not a POLITICIAN.” said Hon Nyakera.

    Among the top articulated agenda of CBS Irungu is to build an avocado processing facility in Murang’a in order to capitalize on value addition for the benefit of farmers.

    Healthy dilapidation state in Murang’a especially Múranga hospital accoding to Irungu he hopes to renovated and upgraded, construction of a teaching and referral Hospital in our county, construction and upgrading of 4 level 4 hospitals & ensure each subcounty is well prepared for emergency services.

    He has further urged the community to be the ones to proclaim that adding that under his regime he will not accept that our people suffer because they lack access to medical care.None will be exposedd to suffering becaise of lacking the ability to obtain medicals. ”Our people are suffering as a result of their inability to obtain medications. Health-care services were decentralized to bring them closer to the people.” CBS Irungu said.

    Murang’a people have been glued to the strong-willed CBS saying that Irungu is the person to safeguard citizens’ interests. In the Mountain region ,Murang’a people values agriculture above all else. the long time servant in the Tea Reforms forum says that Tea growing, dairy farming, and fruit farming provides a living for many families in the county. Nyakera has been put up a fight in the tea sector advising that it is critical that the industry should be moved forward as much as possible.

    Irungu Nyakera CBS addressing Mama Mboga in the village

    The locals refer him as the Tree seedling don terming him as the most popular man in the Murang’a community. ”I don’t like translating Trees in Kikuyu coz it brings out other ideas against the intended purpose. Where I am, Kiharu, CBS Irungu is the most Popular Candidate.” said Tabby Kanyungu. Nyakera has all organized groups in the county through his sparkling Irungu Nyakera Foundation Program where they can apply for 50 trees by sending name of the group and members list to +254743101797 or +254711272628

    Finally, the Tea Reforms fighter and governor in waiting says that the reform journey was doubted but it came to a life example. ”Many doubted it will EVER bear fruit but now in five months into the reforms, prices in Mombasa have almost DOUBLED for all Murang’a factories.” said Nyakera. He has further promised not to stop the more reforms. He is currently now pursuing reforms in coffee, dairy, avocados, macadamia, banana, mangoes, oranges and poultry to ensure all farmers will celebrate ensuring all the Murang’a residents to put money in their pockets once he clinches the county boss post in the 2022 elections Múranga túríme gúkumia.

    A political poster for Hon Irungu Nyakera CBS

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  • Naivas Supermarkets Opens another store Intensifying Market Penetration

    Naivas Supermarkets Opens another store Intensifying Market Penetration

    Naivas Supermarket , the leading local retailer in Kenya now has 79 stores country wide.

    This is after they officially opened their store in Embakasi at Road B off Airport North Road.

    They have promised to deliver to their customers in the best way possible.

    Speaking during the opening of the store, Naivas Chief Commercial Officer, Willy Kimani said any unit that is not profitable is put on the radar and they cannot hesitate to close it. He said they listen to what their customers need before opening any store.

    “We check unit by unit. Every unit has to be profitable, any that is not profitable is put on our radar. Am happy to report that all the 79 store are profitable. We cannot shy off from shutting down unprofitable units,” said Willy Kimani.

    He has promised the customers to be opening the Greenspan store this Month. “We have focused and are aspiring to open the Greenspan mall store. We also have Imara which we will be working on. We believe we shall be able to open Greenspan this particular month, added Kimani.

    Naivas Chief Commercial Officer, Willy Kimani leading other officials to launch the Utawala store