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Wednesday, March 31, 2021  – Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has dealt the ongoing push for Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) referendum a severe blow after he gave up the fight, arguing BBI is no longer tenable to the utter surprise of his boss, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who is the face of BBI. Speaking during an interview yesterday, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) deputy party leader said it would not be possible to conduct a referendum to amend the constitution amid the Covid-19 pandemic and the dwindling economic fortunes. Oparanya said all the available resources should be channeled to fighting the pandemic that has claimed the lives of over 2,100 Kenyans. “As we move nearer to the elections, it’s not going to be tenable (to conduct a referendum) because you know a referendum is just like a General Election.” “The expenses involved are heavy…you can’t have a plebiscite, and then in the next 12 months, you hold the elections,” Oparanya stated. The gover...

Wednesday, 31 March 2021  – Renowned Mother-in-Law actress, Maria, has revealed that she has been raising her kids as a single mother after her husband abandoned her 12 years ago when she gave birth to her third child. Speaking in an interview with popular YouTuber  Hiram Maina , Maria disclosed that trouble started after she delivered her third child. “ He asked me who had told me he wanted a third child and that I should tell whoever was responsible for the pregnancy to come and take the child. I thought he was feeling off because of the big gap between the second and last born,”  she recounted. Her firstborn was in Form 2 when her husband left them in 2009. He then married another wife and left Maria to take care of their three kids. Maria said that it’s by God’s grace that she has been able to raise her kids and educate them. “My ex-husband remarried and so I chose to move on and focus on the kids. He wanted to have two wives and each wife was to have two kids....

Wednesday, March 31, 2021  – Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has appointed a new team of lawyers to represent him in the Ksh14m graft case. This follows the exit of his lawyers, led by veteran lawyer John Khaminwa and Assa Nyakundi among 4 others, who quit representing Sonko due to the unfairness of Magistrate Douglas Ogoti. They argued that they had not been given enough time to gather evidence from Sonko’s previous lawyers. The initial legal team had been dismissed by Sonko in early February, who then appointed a new team led by Khaminwa.  Khaminwa had further highlighted the absence of the media during court proceedings even though it was a public trial, saying it was against the law and the constitution. Evans Ondieki and Prof Migai Aketch will now defend the embattled former governor. According to the new team led by Ondieki, legal consultation with Chief Magistrate Peter Ooko over the case would be held on April 19 to establish how to proceed with the cas...

Wednesday, March 31, 2021  – Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has revealed his priorities if elected president come 2022. Speaking yesterday   during an interview with  Citizen TV’s  Waihiga Mwaura, Kalonzo teased Kenyans noting that should he be elected president, the corrupt and land grabbers would be in deep trouble with his administration. He noted that he would make sure that all the corrupt people who have been bleeding the country and grabbing every public space available are sent to jail within 100 days of his coming to power. “I will answer that question in the next interview because I think you’re already tiring your viewers, but I can tell you the first 100 days would be phenomenal, a number of people would be in jail, sorry I’m not trying to scare anybody but if you’re going to fight corruption, you will need to set things right,” Kalonzo retorted, a response which most Kenyans found rather amusing. Kalonzo affirmed that the  One Kenya Alli...

Wednesday, 31 March 2021 –  Veteran gospel singer, Reuben Kigame, has barred Government officials and those from the copyright bodies such as MCSK and PRISCK from speaking at his burial when he dies.  Kigame, who has been releasing songs for more than 3 decades, narrated how he has been struggling to make ends meet despite composing 29 albums and receiving massive airplay.  “I wish to go public about something and I want this marked well: if you one day hear musician Reuben Kigame is dead, do not allow any government representative or those from the so called copyright societies to speak at my funeral service. What I have been through under them is enough. My songs are played on just about every public event including by police and military bands. Yet at the end of the month I can only look forward to about ksh18,000 in royalties,”  he said. Kigame said that he is speaking on behalf of voiceless artists who have been suffering in silence as cartels in the music i...

Wednesday, March 31, 2021  – Kenyans were yesterday treated to a shambolic interview between  Citizen TV  news anchor Waihiga Mwaura and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka. Kenyans, particularly, were disappointed in the way Kalonzo responded to interview questions put before him as he seemed unprepared with no clue on almost all subjects. The interview centered majorly on the  One Kenya Alliance  political outfit formed by Kalonzo and his allies (Gideon Moi, Moses Wetang’ula, and Musalia Mudavadi) as well as his presidential aspirations come 2022. “Should you find yourself in the State House as the President, in the first 100 days, what would be your priorities?” Waihiga asked. However, his response shocked many viewers who rated it as way below par. “I will answer that question in the next interview because I think you’re already tiring your viewers, but I can tell you the first 100 days would be phenomenal, a number of people would be in jail, sorry I’m...

Wednesday, 31 March 2021 –  Shaffie Weru has suffered another blow days after he was fired, following Radio Africa Group’s decision to sue him for breach of contract and negligence after he made derogatory remarks that support violence against women live on air. Radio Africa is seeking damages amounting to Sh 150 Million from Shaffie Weru for loss of business and reputational damage of the companies’ 15-year-old and 20-year-old brands. The company states that Shaffie contravened the company’s policies and his employment contract, leading to the termination of his services. “His actions were unconscionable and amount to severe gross misconduct. He should have known better having been in the media industry for 18 years and receiving continuous training on media regulators’ programming codes, broadcasting regulations, and codes of conduct and ethics. Including a very recent training by the Media Council of Kenya in February 2021 which covered: Ethics and Code of Conduct, Fake news...

Wednesday, March 31, 2021  – Deputy President William Ruto and his wife, Rachel Ruto, yesterday, became among the first Kenyans to receive the controversial Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine jabs. The two were injected with the vaccine at their residence in Karen, Nairobi. The DP encouraged Kenyans to participate in the exercise in order to protect themselves from the pandemic. “COVID-19 vaccines are our safe and effective tools in saving lives and managing the disease,” he said in a statement. The DP was vaccinated with the same health worker that had vaccinated two prominent lawyers – Ahmednasir Abdullahi and Donald Kipkorir – with the Sputnik V vaccine earlier in the day. Lawyer Ahmednasir made good his promise to become the first person in Kenya to publicly receive the Sputnik V jab. The duo posted photos on their respective social media platforms of them getting vaccinated at what looked like the same location and by the same health worker. “Today, I became the second Kenyan...

Wednesday, 31 March 2021 –  In Nigeria, there is an electronics market called  Computer Village  in Lagos State where people buy cheap second-hand electronics from the black market. This man bought an iPhone from the infamous electronic hub that is flooded with fraudsters and when he got home, he got the shock of his life after he switched on his new phone. Fraudsters can be merciless at times. Watch the video The Kenyan DAILY POST

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021  – ODM leader Raila Odinga is said to have found a solution on countering One Kenya Alliance and Deputy President William Ruto. According to reports, Raila has been holding virtual meetings with various leaders from key political regions in a bid to bring them on board as a single political vehicle. Some of the leaders said to have held meetings with Raila include; Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua and Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu who might be the kryptonite to Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s influence within the Ukambani region. A source privy to the meetings also indicated that talks are still ongoing between Raila, Ngilu, Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya, Suna East MP Junet Mohamed, and Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana. When asked about the formation of a likely alliance, ODM chairman John Mbadi, however, remained tight-lipped on the issue but noted that politics is about interests. The One Kenya Alliance comprises Kalonzo (Wiper), Amani Nati...

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Wednesday, 31 March 2021  – A Nigerian couple is set to welcome their first child after struggling with fertility problems for 25 years. A relative of the couple shared the good news on social media saying,  “Please join me and celebrate this Great God who made this possible. This testimony is to encourage someone. Just have faith and trust him. If you don’t know the pain, you won’t understand the praise. God be praised forever”. The Kenyan DAILY POST

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Wednesday, 31 March 2021  – Just like Kenyan politicians, Nigerian politicians have mastered the skills of wooing impoverished voters with cheap PR stunts instead of coming up with long-term projects to improve the lives of Citizens. This Nigerian Governor was captured on camera chasing clout after he stopped his convoy to help poor village women collect firewood. As you can see in the background, the area he was passing by with his guzzlers and heavily armed bodyguards is clearly lagging in development. This is a cheap PR stunt. See photos. The Kenyan DAILY POST.

Wednesday, 31 March 2021 –  A furious Kenyan has written a letter to President Uhuru Kenyatta and the top decision-makers in Government, urging them to re-open the country. Last week, Uhuru imposed partial lockdown in 5 counties deemed as red zone areas, a decision that has led to massive job losses. Here’s the letter from the concerned Kenyan. The Kenyan DAILY POST

Wednesday, 31 March 2021 –  Kenyan police officers are associated with violence and corruption but there are a few cops in the tainted police force that have hearts of gold. A case in point is this police officer who came to the help of a stuck motorist. His noble act has touched the hearts of many Kenyans. See photos. The Kenyan DAILY POST.

Wednesday, 31 March 2021 –  Former Kiss 100 presenter, Shaffie Weru, has disclosed the hefty salary that he used to earn at Radio Africa Group through a demand letter that leaked online. The self-proclaimed King of Rave, who worked at the Patrick  Quarcoo owned media house for 18 years before he was fired unceremoniously last week, was earning a whooping  Ksh 682, 500  exclusive of allowances and medical cover. His hefty salary has sparked a heated debate online, considering that many Kenyans earn peanuts. According to data released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics last year, only 2.9 percent of Kenyans in formal employment earn over Ksh 100,000. Shaffie earns like a Member of Parliament and considering that he has other side hustles, he might be making close to Ksh 2 million per month. Here are some of the hilarious reactions from Kenyans on Twitter. The Kenyan DAILY POST

Wednesday, 31 March 2021  – Renowned radio presenter, Shaffie Weru, is demanding Ksh 21 million in damages after he was fired from Radio Africa Group last week. Shaffie has written a demand letter addressed to Radio Africa Group’s general manager saying that his termination of employment was unfair and unlawful. He wants one month’s salary in lieu of notice which is Sh682, 000 and a 12 months’ salary for unfair termination (Sh 8,190,000) and gratuity (Sh 12, 285,000). Shaffie has stated that his demands should be met in 7 days (April 6) failure to which he will move to court. The former Kiss 100 radio presenter is accusing his employer of not giving him a fair hearing, adding that he received his letter of termination on the night of March 26 around 11 PM. Shaffie says his dismissal was a crafty scheme by the company to fire him so as to avoid paying the terminal benefits. Here’s the demand letter that he wrote to Radio Africa Group through his lawyer. The Kenyan D...

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021 –  Kiambaa MP, Paul Koinange, is dead. The Jubilee lawmaker succumbed to COVID-19 related complications at the Nairobi Hospital on Wednesday morning. Koinange served as the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security. President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a message of condolence to the family and residents of Kiambaa Constituency following the death of the MP. In his message of comfort, the President said Kenya has lost one of its dependable leaders whose undivided focus was the unity, stability, and progress of the country. “The cruel hand of death has robbed us of a steadfast leader. A leader and gentleman whose undivided focus was the peace, stability and progress of our country. “Through the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security where he was the Chairperson, Hon Koinange advanced legislation and policy interventions that sought to create a peaceful, stable and tranquil ...

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021  – The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has vowed to never exempt jobless graduates from paying their HELB loans. This follows the ongoing push to have jobless graduates exempted from being forced to service their school loans until they can secure employment. Addressing the Education Committee of Parliament, HELB CEO Charles Ringera said the board had no elaborate mechanism of determining who was employed so that they can start furnishing their loans, adding that they only depend on loan beneficiaries’ goodwill. Ringera vehemently opposed the proposals, saying that it would bar them from those who are self-employed and are doing well enough to pay the loans. “The proposed amendment is objectionable as it will no doubt weaken HELB’s loan recovery mechanisms,” Ringera said. HELB further added that passing the proposal would mean that the loanees would only put in minimal effort in looking for employment in a bid to service their loans. Ringera defen...

Tuesday, 30 March 2021  – Popular brand influencer and YouTuber, Xtian Dela, has exposed the toxic work environment at Radio Africa Group and revealed that a lot of employees at the Lion Place-based media house are suffering in silence. Xtian was poached by Kiss 100 from NRG radio together with Andrew Kibe and Kamene Goro and promised a hefty salary. He used to earn Ksh 300,000 per month but despite earning a six-figure salary, he went through horror at Kiss 100, prompting him to quit the high-paying job. He promised that he will narrate the horrific ordeal one day, adding that Kibe also left because of the toxic work environment. “There’s nothing as bad as a toxic work environment. One day, I will open about the horrors I went through at Kiss 100. It’s not a joke. People are suffering. Ask Kibe why he also left after I did,”  he posted on his Twitter page. The Kenyan DAILY POST

Tuesday, March 30, 2021- President Uhuru Kenyatta was on Monday among millions of Kenyans who mourned the death of Mama Sarah Obama, granny to former United States President Barack Obama. Mama Sarah, 99, died at Jaramogi Oginga hospital after being hospitalised there over diabetes complications. Mama Sarah Obama was laid to rest on Tuesday in accordance with Muslim traditions. Uhuru, who was a close friend of the Obama family donated Sh 1 million to aid in the burial preparations of the family matriarch. In his comfort message, Uhuru mourned Mama Sarah as an icon of family values and a philanthropist whose contribution to the progress of the Kenyan nation shall be missed dearly. “The passing away of Mama Sarah is a big blow to our nation. We’ve lost a strong, virtuous woman. A matriarch who held together the Obama family and was an icon of family values,” Uhuru said. The Head of state said Mama Sarah Obama will be remembered by many for her philanthropic work especially in her N...

Tuesday, March 30, 2021  – The rulling Jubilee Party has made good its threats to expel party rebels. This is after it deleted the name of Nominated Senator Isaac Mwaura from its register. This was revealed by the Registrar of Political Parties who confirmed that Mwaura was no longer a member of the Jubilee party over his recent move where he joined Deputy President William Ruto’s UDA contrary to the Political Parties Act. Mwaura and five other rebel senators were expelled from the Jubilee Party earlier in the year. “Based on the decision of the party as contained in the above documents and in line with Section 14 (5a) of the Political Parties Act 2011, the office has removed the name of Hon. Isaac Mwaura Maigua from the Jubilee Party membership register pending the adoption and ratification of the same by the National Executive Committee (NEC) in accordance with Article 13.1.12 as read with Article 13.4 of the Jubilee party constitution,”  the letter signed by Registrar ...

Tuesday, March 30, 2021  – Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is still battling COVID-19 after he got infected with the deadly bug two weeks ago. Raila, who got infected after his 5-day coastal tour, is still in and out of the hospital. Following his hospitalisation, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party Secretary-General, Edwin Sifuna, has issued a statement saying the reported Sh 14 billion meant for Building Bridges Initiative should be diverted and used to buy Covid-19 vaccines to inoculate Kenyans against the disease. “There is no money so far used on BBI popularisation but if there is a single shilling that was going into BBI, we can use it to buy vaccines,” Sifuna told a local daily on Tuesday. This is good news to Deputy President William Ruto and his allies, who have been insisting that BBI is not a priority and the money should instead be used to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Kenyan DAILY POST

Tuesday, March 30, 2021  – Controversial gospel singer, Ringtone Apoko, has savagely attacked socialite Bridget Achieng after she accused him of sexual assault. Ringtone took to his Instagram page breathing fire and posted a hard-hitting video insulting the popular socialite, claiming that she is using his name to chase clout. He further bragged that he has standards when it comes to women and went ahead to body shame Bridget, telling her to first work on her plus-size body. Ringtone claims so many people have tried to bring him down but he is still standing strong and so, Bridget should mind her business and stop using his name to gain publicity. This is how he responded to Bridget’s shocking allegations. The Kenyan DAILY POST

Tuesday, March 30, 2021  – Nairobi-based lawyers Ahmednasir Abdullahi and Donald Kipkorir have become the first Kenyans to be inoculated with Russia’s Sputnik V Covid -19 vaccine. Sputnik V vaccine which is yet to get the approval of the Ministry of Health is available in Cottage Hospital in Nanyuki and some private clinics in Nairobi. According to a report by Lancet, Sputnik V, which has an efficacy rate of 91 percent, is better than the Astra Zeneca vaccine which has an efficacy rate of 73 percent. Lancet also says Sputnik V, which is manufactured by Gamaleya Institute, has fewer side effects than AstraZeneca which has multiple side effects including blood clots. Here are photos of Ahmednasir and Kipkorir receiving the shots of the Sputnik V vaccine. The Kenyan DAILY POST.

Tuesday March 30, 2021  – KANU Secretary-General Nick Salat has shared his photos on-air travelling from Nairobi to Migori County despite the cessation of movement orders announced by President Uhuru Kenyatta. Salat was on his way to Kuria, where he represented his boss, Gideon Moi, at the burial of former Kuria East Member of Parliament and immediate KANU vice-chairman Shadrack Manga. “Nairobi to Migori County,” he captioned his photos on Twitter. Netizens were angered by Salat’s actions and wondered whether the containment measures were set for poor Kenyans. “Ordinary citizens have been locked in Nairobi while politicians are allowed to fly out in choppers. This is similar to the animal farm where all animals are not equal,” Walter Ambenge lamented. “Restrictions ni za maskini (The containment measures are meant for the poor),” Kinuthia Pius wrote. “I, therefore, declare that there will be no movement of persons from the zoned area by road, air, or rail…”…and other short s...