Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has welcomed the assertion by Chief Justice Martha Koome inviting dialogue on the crucial challenge of accountability of the Judiciary.
In a press release DP Gachagua has famous that he is not going to file the petition in opposition to Justice Esther Maina to Judicial Service Fee -JSC for now as he had promised.
“Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua notes the present nationwide discourse on judicial transparency and software of Article 10 of the Structure of Kenya on the conduct of Judges and different Judicial Officers.” Learn the assertion.
He has urged all Kenyans to assist the method.
On Monday, Chief Justice Martha Koome maintained that the Judicial Service Fee was dedicated to take care of the independence of the Judiciary.
CJ Koome stated she was able to obtain DP Gachagus’s petition on a corrupt Judicial officer she named on Sunday.
Talking throughout a press briefing, the President of the Supreme Courtroom of Kenya additional stated she has requested for an appointment with President to dialogue following the current frequent assaults on Judiciary from the chief arm of the federal government.
Underscoring the corruption menace within the nation, Koome known as for tangible proof on corrupt judicial officers as an alternative of blanket condemnation.
She warned that the continual threats on the judiciary will set a priority of a constitutional disaster of the chief.
Famend American preacher T.D. Jakes, founding father of the Potter’s Home. PHOTO |COURTESY
Famend American preacher T.D. Jakes, founding father of the Potter’s Home has vehemently refuted latest rumors linking him to music magnate Sean Diddy’s alleged intercourse events.
Dismissing the unsubstantiated claims with emotional resolve, Jakes declared his sturdy dedication to utilizing the pulpit for preaching fact slightly than addressing falsehoods.
“A few of you are available in to listen to what I’m going to say. All of you who count on me to deal with a lie, you possibly can sign off. I cannot use this sacred day and this sacred pulpit to deal with a lie when I’ve an opportunity to evangelise a fact. I’ll stand straight up, head up, again straight and preach the unadulterated, infallible phrase of God,” asserted Jakes.
The preacher emphasised that he’s not in search of to persuade folks to imagine him however is steadfast in his dedication to discuss the reality, as per his divine calling.
Urging folks to disregard the rumors and “save their vitality,” Jakes expressed his willpower to rise above the unfounded speculations.
This response follows the rumors that surfaced following the discharge of a video by a supply recognized as Tuff Information TV.
The video insinuated T.D. Jakes’ involvement in occasions hosted by Diddy, suggesting same-gender relationships and making unverified claims of inappropriate sexual conduct with a minor.
In response to the widespread rumors, Jakes’ communication group unequivocally dismissed them as “false and baseless,” sustaining the preacher’s untarnished fame.
“Latest claims circulating on pockets of social media about Bishop T.D. Jakes are unequivocally false and baseless,” Jordan stated through an unique assertion to The Christian Put up.
Including, “What has all the time been true, within the phrases of the late Pastor Charles H. Spurgeon, ‘If you would like the reality to go around the world, you could rent an categorical prepare to tug it, however if you would like a misinform go around the world it can fly; it’s as mild as a feather, and a breath will carry it.’”
The puzzle of who killed Dr Laban Kiptoo contained in the Nakuru Educating and Referral Hospital could possibly be unravelled by figuring out the one that tampered with footage captured by safety cameras on the scene of crime.
It has emerged that essential CCTV footage captured close to the scene of crime was tampered with.
On Wednesday, the hospital’s senior administration revealed that safety cameras on the hospital have been useful when the incident occurred.
Well being staff from Nakuru County Referral Hospital exhibit in Nakuru on January 15, 2024 over the killing of their colleague Laban Kiptoo whose physique was discovered dumped in a trench on the facility.
Photograph credit score: Boniface Mwangi | Nation Media Group
Medical superintendent James Waweru confirmed to the Nation that CCTV cameras on the facility have been operational the evening earlier than the physique was discovered.
Nonetheless, he mentioned that detectives investigating the homicide have been unable to retrieve the CCTV footage because it had been interfered with.
“Our CCTV cameras have been lively that Friday evening however an unknown particular person tampered with the reminiscence card. We have no idea how and why. We’re but to ascertain that. We’re within the means of repairing all of the CCTVs cameras within the facility,” mentioned Dr Waweru.
Police have up to now questioned 10 individuals with regard to the homicide.
Police attempt to settle down well being staff from Nakuru County Referral Hospital who staged an illustration outdoors Governor Susan Kihika’s workplace in Nakuru Metropolis on January 15, 2024 over the killing of their colleague Laban Kiptoo.
Photograph credit score: Boniface Mwangi | Nation Media Group
A postmortem performed by authorities pathologist Titus Ngulungu on Sunday revealed that he died from guide strangulation as accidents have been discovered on his neck, head, stomach, wrists, and lips, ruling out the opportunity of drowning, as he was found in a trench.
In the meantime, the Nationhas traced Kiptoo’s final actions to an leisure joint in London alongside the Nakuru- Kabarnet street.
CCTV footage obtained by the Nationexhibits Kiptoo, who was wearing a black and white striped shirt, black trouser, black jacket and spectacles, strolling into the membership with one other individual at 11pm. The duo then joins two different revellers at one of many tables.
Later, a visibly drunk Kiptoo, struggling to face is seen displaying his good friend his cellphone earlier than persevering with to scroll on it.
He later bids the boys goodbye however they pull him again and he’s seen whispering to one in every of them earlier than finally leaving alone.
“He was on his cellphone all through. He left two of his consuming associates on the membership, they adopted him however the two got here again and continued having their drinks and left thereafter,” a waiter mentioned.
Well being staff from Nakuru County Referral Hospital exhibit in Nakuru on January 15, 2024 over the killing of their colleague Laban Kiptoo whose physique was discovered dumped in a trench on the facility.
Photograph credit score: Boniface Mwangi | Nation Media Group
A reveller on the membership mentioned Kiptoo bought onto a motorbike and requested to be taken to the hospital.
At a press briefing on Wednesday, Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika mentioned the county authorities will work intently with the investigative workforce to make sure that the household will get justice.
“We try to resolve what occurred, our precedence is justice for our physician. We’re working intently with the investigative officers to make sure that no stone is left unturned,” Governor Kihika mentioned.
“We’re additionally seeking to see if there are any weak factors and what we have to do to make sure they’re dealt with correctly in order that this type of factor might by no means occur or befall our sufferers or employees in future,” she mentioned.
Majority of the Narok residents have supported the Reasonably priced Housing Venture being applied by the Kenya Kwanza Administration, as it’s going to profit the low revenue earners.
The residents who spoke throughout a public participation discussion board on Reasonably priced Housing Invoice, 2023, mentioned many jobless folks would get employment within the building web site and the native contractors will earn a fortune, as they may pocket extra money.
Simion Mutai, a contractor supported the Invoice, saying it can increase the livelihood of many individuals and create a everlasting residence for the much less lucky.
“We can not oppose such a noble concept that may profit the idle unemployed younger folks. We help it totally as a result of we imagine our youngsters will earn an revenue from it,” mentioned Mutai.
His sentiments had been echoed by Pastor Abraham Sitienei, who noticed that youths who’ve attained programs in numerous professions amongst them masonry, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, welders and painters, can be working on the building web site.
Francis Gitau, lauded the challenge however referred to as on the implementers to think about the native contractors and native enterprise individuals when developing and buying the constructing supplies.
“We would like this challenge to totally profit our folks. The enterprise neighborhood ought to profit by means of buy of constructing supplies regionally and the contractors ought to come from inside our county,” mentioned Gitau.
Reuben Mpatiany, who represented Individuals with Incapacity, referred to as on the challenge implementers to think about individuals with incapacity and guarantee they’d a easy entry to the premises.
Nevertheless, a couple of opposed the challenge, saying many individuals had not been invited to the general public participation discussion board.
Gideon Kisio, a youth chief, questioned the place the homes could be constructed and requested the federal government to buy land from any keen vendor, as an alternative of constructing the homes on public land.
“Land is an emotive challenge on this county, if the federal government intends to construct the homes on the general public land, then the neighborhood needs to be totally concerned. I counsel them to buy land from a non-public particular person,” mentioned Kisio.
Member of Parliament Baringo North, Joseph Makilap, converse throughout a public participation on Reasonably priced Housing at Narok Youth Empowerment Corridor, Wednesday.
Meitamei Dapash raised concern of insufficient illustration within the public participation discussion board, saying many teams weren’t conscious of the assembly.
He raised considerations that some wealthy folks would possibly use their monetary muscle mass, to get their homes constructed underneath Reasonably priced Housing Scheme.
“We advise extra public participation boards and barazas to sensitize the members of the general public on what we imply by reasonably priced housing,” he mentioned.
The native residents had been talking on the Narok North Youth Empowerment Corridor, throughout the first public participation discussion board for Narok and Bomet counties.
The discussion board was organized by a Joint Committee of the Nationwide Meeting’s Departmental Committee on Finance and the Departmental Committee on Housing, City Planning and Public Works.
The Committee was led by the Chair of the Departmental Committee on Finance and Nationwide Housing, Kimani Kuria and sought to listen to the views of the general public on the Reasonably priced Housing Invoice (Nationwide Meeting Invoice quantity 75 of 2023).
Kuria mentioned the intention of the Invoice was to offer a authorized framework for the institution of the Reasonably priced Housing Fund, entry to Reasonably priced Housing and provides impact to article 43 (1) B of the Structure on the suitable to accessible and enough housing.
He referred to as on the neighborhood, to carry family talks with leaders and legal professionals, who will be capable of educate them on the Invoice and collectively do an intensive scrutiny of the doc.
Different MPs current included Paul Kibichi (Chesumei), Makilap Joseph (Baringo North), CPA Julius Rutto (Kesses), David Mboni (Kitui Rural), George Sunkuiya (Kajiado West), Agnes Pareyio (Narok North), Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West) and Rebecca Tonkei (Narok County MP).
MCSK CEO Ezekiel Mutua apologised for his hurtful remarks to his former professor, Makau Mutua, over the distribution of MCSK royalties
The CEO confirmed that Makau is a real professor however solely faltered after partaking within the talks that allegedly unfold rumours
He mentioned that the KSh 20 million can be distributed among the many 16,000 members in line with artwork performances
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The Board of Administrators of the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) Chief Government Officer, Ezekiel Mutua, has sincerely apologised to Makau Mutua for the disagreement on MCSK royalties.
Ezekiel Mutua (l) apologises to his former professor Makau Mutua (r) after hurting him on X. Photograph: Ezekiel Mutua/Makau Mutua. Supply: Twitter
The 2 academicians differed after the MCSK CEO indicated that KSh 20 million can be distributed amongst 16,000 MCK members.
“I’ve spoken to my senior professor, Makau Mutua, and apologised profusely and unreservedly for my earlier submit that didn’t sit effectively with him. He is an important man, however generally he falters and veers into pointless controversy, even on mundane issues like royalty distribution.
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I simply do not know what occurs. However that does not imply he is faux. He is one among Kenya’s best. To the extent that my submit was offensive, I sincerely apologise,” mentioned the CEO.
How did Ezekiel Mutua and Makau differ?
The announcement on the distribution of royalties was wrongly understood by many Kenyans, in line with the CEO.
Makau advised his former scholar to be severe and never joke because it wasn’t Idiot’s Day after calculating the figures to succeed in KSh 1,250 per member.
“My brother Ezekiel Mutua it’s not April Idiot’s Day but. Cease joking!” warned Makau.
“I’m seeing some dimwits, together with a faux professor who lives in America and runs an eatery in Kitui, deceptive people who the MCSK declared royalty distribution of KSh 20 million will likely be shared equally amongst our 16000 members, therefore each member will get Ksh 1,250. I’m positive that the faux professor has a payroll for his eatery in Kitui, and his employees do not earn the identical quantities,” mentioned the CEO in reiteration.
“Individuals are twisting this story to sound just like the KSh 20 million will likely be shared equally amongst 16,000 MCSK members. Not so. We distribute utilizing each scientific and basic allocation,” he confirmed.
Ezekiel Mutua bitterly change with journalist
In December 2023, the MCSK chief engaged in a bitter change with KTN’s journalist after an interview performed between media homes and President William Ruto.
“Journalists of the calibre of John Simbi Okumu, Louis Otieno, Julie Gichuru et al. The media ought to give such interviews respect by bringing forth their greatest. Why is Linus Kakai, for instance, not right here? We want seasoned, expert, charismatic, and deeply educated journalists for such moments. An interview with a president with a PhD is not any stroll within the park. It requires preparation and talent—even the power to assume on one’s toes,” Mutua mentioned.
The bare physique of a middle-aged girl was on Wednesday afternoon discovered dumped at a riverin Ruiru alongside Thika Highway.
A supply aware about the matter revealed to Kenyans.co.ke that the realm locals turned suspicious after figuring out a physique floating on the river.
In flip, they alerted the police a few bare physique whose identification was but to be revealed.
Moments later, detectives hooked up to Ruiru Police Station have been dispatched to the scene and managed to retrieve the physique from the river.
A police station in Kenya in a photograph dated 2021
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NPS
Preliminary investigations confirmed indicators of a battle earlier than the lady was killed. Additional, detectives suspect that the lady was raped and strangled to dying on Tuesday night time.
The physique was transferred to the morgue as police initiated investigations to determine the occasions that led to the lady’s demise.
Additional, the supply revealed that detectives are nonetheless on the scene making an attempt to assemble data from the locals and decide the perpetrators behind the homicide.
The incident highlights the latest development of grotesque murders involving girls because the starting of January.
On January 4, 2024, 26-year-old Instagram influencer Starlet Wahu was discovered lifeless inside a short-term rental residence in South B.
Detectives discovered Wahu’s bare physique mendacity in a pool of blood.The lifeless physique had stab wounds on the thighs.
Barely two weeks later, a dismembered girl’s physique was discovered inside a polythene bag at an residence in Roysambu. Law enforcement officials hooked up to Kasarani Police Station recognized a suspect who was captured on CCTV footage choosing up a key for the short-term rental home he had booked.
Kenyans on-line have appealed to the police to expedite investigations to dispense justice to the households of the deceased.
A photograph collage of flats at Roysambu (left) and the principle suspect within the homicide incident captured on CCTV.
Nigerian authorities has issued an announcement advising its residents in Kenya to train vigilance following heightened stress after the ugly homicide of a JKWAT scholar in a Roysambu Airbnb.
The stunning incident concerned the invention of the scholar’s mutilated physique, with the top nonetheless lacking, sparking widespread condemnation and a surge of public claims linking the crime to a Nigerian nationwide.
Kenyans took to social media platforms to precise their outrage and level fingers at Nigerians, additional escalating the scenario.
Kenyan detectives Tuesday intercepted a Nigerian nationwide at JKIA as he tried to fly out to Abuja for interrogation.
The Nigerian Excessive Fee has deemed it mandatory to handle the considerations and make sure the security of its residents residing in Kenya.
In an announcement, the Nigerian Excessive Commissioner emphasised the significance of Nigerians remaining law-abiding and respecting members of the general public.
“Nevertheless, Nigerians are suggested to be vigilant and keep away from pointless actions whilst investigations are ongoing and formal communication from host legislation enforcement authorities await,” the Nigerian Excessive Commissioner mentioned.
The assertion additionally known as for accountable info dissemination, urging members of the general public to chorus from spreading disinformation and to make use of official channels for communication.
The Nigerian Excessive Fee expressed its dedication to taking worldwide authorized motion in opposition to these discovered responsible of spreading false info.
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The lady killed and physique dismembered in a short-stay rental in Roysambu, Nairobi, has been recognized as 20-year-old Rita Waeni Muendo.
Earlier than her brutal killing on the evening of January 14, Ms Muendo was a pupil on the Jomo Kenyatta College of Agriculture and Expertise (Jkuat).
Her household says the killer, who’s but to be recognized, demanded a Sh500,000 ransom.
“On Saturday, our daughter Rita Waeni Muendo left her aunt’s residence in Syokimau to satisfy with a buddy,” the household Spokesperson, Dr Lilian Mutea, stated.
“On Sunday, at 5am, her father obtained a message, delivered from her cellphone quantity, demanding a ransom of Sh500,000 inside 24 hours for her launch.”
The late Rita Waeni.
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The household additional stated that they’d already positively recognized the deceased and that she was killed by the abductor who went forward to demand cash from them.
In accordance with Dr Mutea, Ms Muendo was an clever, sensible woman who was equally variety and caring.
“Her household and mates will eternally cherish the numerous recollections of Waeni’s joyous presence and her dedication to creating a optimistic influence on these round her. Throughout this era of grief, we kindly request privateness as we mourn the lack of Waeni,” the assertion additional learn.
The household stated they believed that they might ultimately get justice.
On Tuesday, a person believed to be the principle suspect within the homicide was arrested on the Jomo Kenyatta Worldwide Airport (JKIA) as he was about to depart the nation.
Neighbors of the short-term rental home have been questioned by detectives who have been making an attempt to determine whether or not any uncommon noises have been heard on the fateful evening.
One of many theories within the homicide holds that the suspect could have drugged the sufferer earlier than dismembering her physique contained in the rental’s rest room.
“We extremely suspect that the assassin drugged the girl earlier than he ended her life. This occurred inside the lavatory of that home which he had booked,” stated the supply, a detective who didn’t need to be named as a result of he isn’t authorised to situation press statements.
Utilizing faux paperwork and a cellphone quantity registered below a lady’s identify, the suspect booked the room, managing to evade scrutiny.
Within the days main as much as the incident, he was traced to Ruaka sub-County till he relocated to Roysambu space on Sunday, simply hours earlier than the macabre killing
Kasarani sub-County police boss Joseph Muriuki confirmed that three people had been arrested by Wednesday, together with the one captured at JKIA.
The Excessive Courtroom has allowed the Official Receiver to take over a 40-acre parcel of land in Ruiru, Kiambu County belonging to firms linked to Cytonn, on the market and proceeds be shared amongst buyers who misplaced billions.
Justice Alfred Mabeya allowed the appliance by the Official Receiver after dismissing objections by the companies, arguing that they have been totally different entities from Cytonn Excessive Yield Options, which was positioned below liquidation.
The decide stated the 2 Particular Goal Autos (SPVs) didn’t give concrete causes as to why the property shouldn’t be bought for the good thing about the buyers.
“The cash loaned to the 2 firms haven’t been paid up and the one recourse is for the stated property to be vested within the Official Receiver for him to liquidate the identical for the good thing about languishing buyers,” stated the decide.
The Official Receiver sought to be allowed to have title paperwork for the property often known as Riverun in Ruiru. He additionally prayed that 40 acres be given to him because the liquidator of Cytonn Excessive Yield Options and Cytonn Actual Estates initiatives.
The Receiver additional urged the court docket that fifty.08 acres must be registered within the identify of Muiruri Laban Restricted (MLL).
MLL was the registered proprietor of the property with 50 % rights whereas Cytonn Actual Property LLP had the technical know-how and Cytonn Funding Administration Plc (CIMP) was to boost funds for the initiatives, and every acquired 25 % rights.
Cytonn Excessive Yields Options LLP (CHYS) entered right into a financing settlement with CIP 12 LLP to mortgage the included SPVs Sh1 billion for the only function of assembly the wants of the land proprietor within the three way partnership.
Cytonn Actual Property Challenge Notes LLP then entered right into a monetary settlement with CIP LLP to facilitate the acquisition of the property.
The challenge, nonetheless, did not take off and the deal was dissolved on November 11, 2022.
Training Cupboard Secretary Ezekiel Machogu on Wednesday supplied a younger pupil depicted holding an umbrella for him in a viral photograph, full scholarship for his schooling.
Whereas narrating the circumstances resulting in the prevalence, CS Machogu disclosed that the younger boy approached him on Monday January 15 throughout a bursary issuance ceremony held on the Mumbi Stadium in Murang’a County throughout which the teenager supplied to carry the umbrella for him.
“That small man insisted on being beside me till I stated okay right here is one thing for you,” Machogu disclosed on Wednesday throughout an schooling occasion organised by an area financial institution.
Nevertheless, after the photograph went viral, CS Machogu was extensively criticised by Kenyans throughout the board who questioned whether or not the motion was applicable.
Training Cupboard Secretary Ezekiel Machogu presiding over the discharge of Kind One Placement outcomes at Lenana Faculty in Nairobi on December 18, 2023
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The CS, nonetheless, has now disclosed that he later met the pupil and supplied him full sponsorship for his schooling since he comes from a humble background.
“I used to be in a position to seek the advice of with him, and helped him the way in which he needed as a result of he comes from a background that you simply and I do not come from,” Machogu revealed.
The CS additional famous he additionally purchased a pair of sneakers and faculty uniform for the pupil.
“Generally while you go to locations as public figures, you get these needy kids, they wish to attain the PS, let the PS stand and let the kid come and get assist as required.”
Whereasaddressing schooling stakeholders, Machogu suggested fellow leaders to exit of their approach and provide to assist particularly when approached by needy kids.
“Should you see a toddler include an umbrella , simply know the boy needs college charges or uniform and even sneakers,” the CS denoted.
Whereas talking throughout the occasion, the CS additionally famous the Ministry was working to make sure thetype one admission course of is seamless, additional reiterating that college charges in public faculties stay unchanged.
“We’ve sufficient capability in all our faculties for Kind Ones to hitch. Principals are nicely suggested on college charges,” Machogu famous.
Training CS Ezekiel Machogu (proper) and his PS Belio Kipsang.
