Thursday, December 20, 2018-State House Secretary of Digital Communication, Dennis Itumbi, has been openly showing his undying love for Citizen TV journalist, Jacque Maribe.
Itumbi has been penning poems to the TV beauty and turning up in court to give her emotional support as she faces murder charges.
Everybody thought that Maribe had dumped Jowie and settled for Itumbi but things took an interesting turn a few days ago when the controversial screen-siren hugged him tightly in court, proving they are still together.
Kenyans have been mocking Itumbi and telling him that he will continue writing poems as Jowie smashes Maribe’s goodies because he has been friend-zoned.
One of Itumbi’s followers trolled him saying, “My prayer is that Jacque Maribe should someday give Dennis Itumbi a chance to love her properly. It has been a long time and the comrade seems to genuinely love her.”
Itumbi replied saying that he is comfortable with being friend-zone and put it clear that his friend with Maribe is not ending any-time soon “We are good friends for life. Mimi niko friend zone and I am happy there.”
Thursday December 20, 2018-Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has issued executive orders stopping all demolitions of all buildings including those built on disputed parcels of land.
This is after he talked with President Uhuru Kenyatta, who is out of the country, over the issue.
It is understood that Uhuru ordered Sonko to suspend demolitions at once in order to stop cries and suffering of Kenyans, especially in this festive season.
Speaking at City Hall after meeting families whose houses have been demolished, Sonko said he has stopped the demolitions, including those houses built on road reserves and those sitting on Kenya Power line reserves.
“I have today declared that no more buildings will be demolished until after the festive season is over.”
“We cannot make families in Nairobi homeless during the festive season when everyone is expecting us to give them peace and a conducive environment for the holidays,” said Sonko while addressing some of the families displaced by the demolitions in Kayole.
Sonko yesterday toured Kayole area in Embakasi where he forced out bulldozers hired by private developers to demolish the houses built on disputed parcels of land.
Thursday, December 20, 2018-A 70 year old Nigerian man identified as, Yakubu Chanji, tied the knot with a 15 year old girl in a wedding ceremony attended by family and friends.
According to reports, Mr Chanji, also known Nafsi-Nafsi, earned the name “Chanji” because of his frequent divorces and replacement of wives.
The old man always keeps four wives in his house and once he divorces one, he immediately picks a replacement.
“We call him Chanji because he regularly ‘changes’ wives. In my knowledge, he married at least 12 times, but other people say it could be up to 20 times.
“What we know is that he always keeps four wives in his house. Once he divorces one, or one of them dies, he immediately picks a replacement,” A neighbor of the old man said.
Here are photos of his wedding with the 15 year old girl.
Thursday, December 20, 2018- Tanzanian singer Diamond Platinumz and his Kenyan bae Tanasha Oketch are currently the ‘it couple’ in East Africa.
Since they confirmed their relationship, they have been the talk of the town.
However, it appears some netizens are not convinced that Diamond can be faithful to Tanasha and believe it’s just a matter of time before he cheats on her.
The Bongo Fleva star recently shocked his fans when he announced that he plans to settle down with the Kenyan beauty with Italian roots and even set the date for their wedding.
““Tanasha Oketch is the only woman who has shown me that she takes seriously my desire to have a wife. And, as a result of her commitment, I hereby say, officially, that she is the one I will marry,” Diamond said.
Now, Tanasha has moved to address those warning her to be wary of Diamond’s philandering ways.
Thursday December 20, 2018-Leaders drawn from the Kalenjin community in the Rift Valley region will make a major political declaration in the run-up to the 2022 General Elections.
This was revealed by Baringo Governor Stanley Kiptis, who said the region will make clear on who between Deputy President William Ruto and Baringo Senator, Gideon Moi, is their preferred candidate in the 2022 Presidential candidate.
Speaking on Radio Citizen, Kiptis noted that the rivalry between Moi and Ruto was dividing the region further and that as a community; they will have to make a stand.
"Itakapokaribia 2022, sisi kama jamii ya Kalenjin tutaamua na kutangaza mipango yetu ya uchaguzi. (We will announce our plans and direction regarding the poll ahead of the 2022 elections)," Kiptis said.
Ruto and Gideon are both eying the Presidency come 2022 and depending on the vote-rich Rift Valley to support their bids.
Thursday, December 20, 2018-This Luo slay squeen identified as, Stacy Otieno, almost brought business to a standstill in a night club when she showed off her butt shaking skills.
The voluptuous lass shook the juicy thing behind her vigorously, leaving little to the imagination of men.
Thursday, December 20, 2018-Nairobi Governor, Mike Sonko, has threatened the billionaire businessman who is behind demolitions of plots in Nyama Villa estate, Kayole.
The businessman who is identified as, Mark Maina, a relative of Former President Mwai Kibaki and owner of Marble Arch hotel in Nairobi’s CBD, claims that he owns the 20 acre piece of land in Kayole.
He obtained a court order allowing him to demolish the houses but Sonko claims the title deed he issued the court is fake.
The fiery Nairobi Governor has stopped the demolitions after receiving orders from President Uhuru Kenyatta.
A phone conversation of Sonko insulting and threatening the rogue businessman has emerged.
The fiery Governor has promised to teach him a lesson that he will never forget and further revealed that he grabbed County Government land in Nairobi's CBD and built a hotel.
Listen to this phone conversation of Sonko unleashing his wrath on the businessman.
Thursday December 20, 2018-Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), George Kinoti, has said State officers who are in senior positions in the government are stealing public money like there is no tomorrow.
In an interview with a local daily on Tuesday, Kinoti said that the vested interests of State officers shielding themselves have impeded efforts to rid the country of graft.
Kinoti said a number of graft suspects had found refuge in the DCI and Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) by bribing officials during investigations.
“What we found upon assuming office was mind-boggling. It was pure economic thuggery. Some of the cases, among them very sensitive ones, have been with the EACC for years,” he said.
Kinoti vowed to go full blast and arrest all state officers who engage in corruption.
He said he will start with CEOs and board members since these are positions where billions of shillings are lost through graft every year.
The DCI has been investigating multi-billion-shilling scandals at the Kenya Pipeline Company, National Youth Service, Kenya Power, NHIF and the National Cereals and Produce Board.
Thursday December 20, 2018-Nairobi Woman Representative, Esther Passaris, has recounted how she was humiliated and embarrassed in State House; a humiliation she says stems from the enmity between her and President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Maisha, Passaris recalled walking out of a function presided over by the President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House after she was forced to sit behind her predecessor and political rival Rachael Shebesh.
"Waliniita State House kisha nawekwa eti nikae nyuma ya Rachael Sheebesh. Nilijiuliza mbona niwekwe nyuma ya mtu niliyemshinda katika uchaguzi? Nikaamua kurudi nyumbani. (I was called at State House then I was told to sit behind Shebesh whom I defeated in the elections. I felt humiliated and embarrassed; I had to walk out)," Passaris said.
At the same time, she lamented of being repeatedly ignored by the President and his Deputy, William Ruto, saying that all her attempts to reach out to them on important issues have been futile.
She recalled a recent incident when she reached out to Uhuru with an investment offer worth Sh10 billion, but his indifference would push the investor to neighbouring Ethiopia.
Passaris was elected on an ODM ticket, beating her closest rival and Jubilee candidate, Rachael Shebesh.
Thursday December 20, 2018-A vocal National Super Alliance (NASA) MP has urged Deputy President William Ruto and his lieutenants to stop attacking opposition leader, Raila Odinga.
For the last six months, Ruto and his sycophants have been carrying a multi faceted campaign aimed at soiling the image of NASA supremo Raila Odinga.
Ruto and his colleagues have been asking Raila Odinga to show his development record before vying for presidency in 2022.
Now speaking on Wednesday, nominated MP, Godfrey Osotsi said Raila Odinga is not in government and should not be pushed unfairly to deliver on development.
The MP said Raila's position is not a government job but an international portfolio and should, therefore, direct their anger to the right person.
In October, the African Union Commission (AU) appointed Raila as High Representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa.
“The hate campaigns by these Jubilee MP following Deputy President William Ruto will not help them, our people from Western or their master,” Osotsi said.
Thursday, December 20, 2018- The Portuguese tactician is not losing sleep over his sacking as Manchester United coach if these photos are anything to go by.
Mourinho,55, was spotted out and about taking a walk in the streets of London.
When a reported approached him and inquired about his future plans, the self-christened ‘special one’ had this to say.
'No, you know me. You know me. Let me walk. I have nothing to say. You know me, if you want to walk with me then let's walk to Battersea. I have nothing to say.'
Despite losing his job, Manchester United have agreed to pay him a staggering Sh3.2 billion as compensation.
Thursday December 20,2018-Kenya African National Union (KANU ) Secretary General , Nick Salat, has for the first time revealed why Deputy President William Ruto do not see eye to eye with the KANU chairman Gideon Moi.
The two Rift Valley kingpins have been enemies for years if not decades.
Now in an interview with one of the local dailies on Thursday, Salat said the genesis of the enmity between Ruto and Gideon started a couple of years ago when Ruto used unpalatable words to refer to Gideon and his father Retired President Daniel Moi.
“Our chairman, who is the Baringo Senator, is ready for any peace talks with DP Ruto but the elders who have shown that they would like to mediate between the duos must understand the genesis of the rift.
"DP Ruto should ask for forgiveness from the family of the former president because he is the one who has been saying unpalatable things about them," Salat said.
Salat, who is a close ally of Gideon, said the idea of settling scores is welcome, but said Ruto should not hope that Gideon will step down for him during the 2022 presidential race.
“As a party, we cannot accept mediation if our chair will be asked to step down for Mr Ruto. Kanu will provide alternative leadership because, as Rift Valley, we cannot put all our eggs in one basket," he said.
Thursday, December 20, 2018-This interesting video shows how ladies in their 20’s behave when men are chasing them vs how they behave when they clock 30.
When most ladies clock 30, they become desperate as reality dawns on them that they getting old and need to settle down.
This video comparing behaviour changes between ladies in their 20's and 30's is so interesting.
Thursday December 20, 2018-Nairobi Woman Representative, Esther Passaris, has exposed Governor Mike Sonko’s inability to lead the country’s capital city.
Speaking on Thursday during an interview with Radio Maisha, Passaris decried worsening working relationship between her and Sonko, which is making it even difficult for the Governor to govern Nairobi.
Passaris accused Sonko of mistreating and sidelining her on matters county leadership.
She narrated how the Governor has been ignoring her concerns, downplaying her efforts and blocking her attempts to deliver in line with her mandate, saying Sonko is the worst person she has ever worked with. According to her, Sonko has not only been avoiding her but also ignoring her messages and calls, a demonstration that he wants nothing to do with her.
"Hata kuongea na yeye imekuwa vigumu maana hachukui simu na hajibu jumbe, pia hanihusishi katika uongozi wa kaunti kama inavyohitajika. (He has blocked all communication with me. This has made it hard for us to collaborate in county leadership as should be the case)," Passaris said.
"Labda yuko na kazi nyingi ama amechaganyikiwa ama hataki tufanye kazi pamoja (maybe he has a reason for this, making it hard to conclude on the matter)," she added.
Thursday December 20, 2018-Director of Criminal Investigations(DCI), George Kinoti, has expressed his frustrations with how the Kenya’s Judiciary is handling the cases of corruption.
For the last 3 months, Kinoti and his team has taken top state officers to court for stealing billions of shillings.
The tops officers includes CEOs from Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) ,National Youth Service (NYS),National Cereals and Produce Board(NCPB) , Kenya Pipeline Company(KPC) and National Hospital and Insurance Fund (NHIF).
In an exclusive interview with one of the local dailies on Tuesday, Kinoti said courts have slowed the graft war by granting low bail, injunctions and being swayed by technicalities.
“Going easy on suspects emboldens them and makes prosecution difficult,” Kinoti said.
Besides low bail and bond terms, Kinoti further complained that courts issue unwarranted injunctions, delaying hearings and making room for witness tampering.
“It’s hurting. We’re the people who go to the field and collect facts to present to the court. When we see the issues being fought on grounds of technicalities, it’s very upsetting,” he noted.
Thursday December 20, 2018-Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioner, Dr. Roselyn Akombe, has called for an inquest into the murder of former IEBC ICT manager, Chris Msando.
Msando was brutally murdered and his body dumped in a thicket in Kikuyu area, Kiambu County days to August 8th, 2017 general election.He was killed together with his clandestine lover Caroline Ngumbu.
Now, Akombe took to the social media on Tuesday and called for an inquest into the murder of Msando and Ms Ngumbu.
Akombe made the plea after DCI George Kinoti ordered Nyeri Chief Magistrate to conduct a public inquest into the death of Nyeri Governor Wahome Gakuru, who lost his life after a tragic road crash along Nyeri-Nairobi highway in November last year.
Akombe, who is currently working at the United Nations in New York, promised to avail herself for questioning should the DCI call for an inquiry into Msando's murder.
“Looking forward to the DCI requesting a public inquest into the brutal torture and murder of my IEBC colleague Chris Msando and Ms. Ngumbu. I confirm my availability to be interviewed under oath,”she said in a tweet.
Msando, who had earlier said there will be no rigging of the 2017 Presidential election, is said to have been lured to his death by former IEBC CEO, Ezra Chiloba.
Nobody has been arrested in regards to Msando‘s untimely death.
Thursday December 20, 2018-Meru Senator Mithika Linturi’s wife, Mary Keitany, has opened up about being evicted from their home in Runda.
Speaking after she was dramatically evicted from her house by goons hired by Linturi, Keitany stated that she was not able to salvage any items during her eviction, which resulted in the damage of many items.
When asked where she will spend the night considering that she was now homeless, Keitany, who is filthy rich thanks to her connections, responded that she would spend the night at the Runda Police Station because she didn't have anywhere else to go.
Keitany, who is the former Chief of Staff at Deputy President William Ruto's office, further narrated that during the ordeal, the goons broke into the house and terrorised her under the protection of police officers.
She also explained that the individual hired to drive her out of the house did not serve her any orders to support their actions.
