Latest Updates: Nairobi

Latest Updates: Nairobi

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Saturday, August 20, 2022

ODM fronts former MCA for Nairobi county assembly speaker

Eric August 20, 2022 0

Former Nairobi County Assembly deputy speaker Ken Ngondi is set to make a comeback at the city's helm after ODM settled on him for the speaker's position.

Ngondi was unanimously endorsed by the party and a section of Azimio allied MCAs-elect on Saturday.

Ngondi served as deputy speaker under late Alex Ole Magelo between 2013-17.

The former legislator has also served as ward representative for Kware Ward in Embakasi South constituency.

While reacting to the endorsement, Ngondi said he was conversant with the operations of the assembly.

"I have expressed my interest to be the next Speaker of Nairobi County Assembly based on the experience I have, having worked as the Deputy Speaker," Ngondi said.

“What I bring on the table is a wealth of experience. I have been a councillor, chairman of the Public Health committee and deputy speaker. I served both roles for five years."

Ngondi dropped his ambitions to run for the Embakasi South constituency seat on an ODM ticket in favour of incumbent Julius Mawathe.

The announcement of Ngondi's candidature comes just a day after the Jubilee party fronted Wangoro Mwangi as its candidate for the speaker’s position.

Following last weeks elections, UDA secured 36 seats, ODM 35, Jubilee 6 and Wiper 4 seats out of the 85 wards in the city.

Lobbying for speaker’s elections is set to kick off immediately after the newly elected MCAs are sworn in.

Sunday, August 14, 2022

Sakaja floors Igathe to win Nairobi Governor seat

Eric August 14, 2022 0

Johnson Sakaja is Nairobi Governor elect, after trouncing his main opponent Polycarp Igathe.

Sakaja who was vying on a UDA party ticket garnered 699,392 votes, while Igathe got 573,516 votes.

"Therefore as the county returning officer, l hereby declare Sakaja declared the Governor of Nairobi city county upon garnering 699,392 votes. congratulations the governor-elect, "said Albert Gogo, the county returning officer amid cheers by his supporters.

In his victory speech, Sakaja said he was confident of clinching the Gubernatorial seat amidst several setback from his 'competititor's '

"I want to thank God and the people of Nairobi for believing in me and giving me this mandate and task of serving them as the governor of Nairobi.

"I want to thank my family for allowing me to go through this process. I also thank my Deputy Governor Njoroge Muchiri for agreeing to be my assistant to serve the people of Nairobi, " Sakaja said.

Igathe who was contesting on a Jubilee party ticket has since conceded defeat and congratulated Sakaja .

Sunday, June 19, 2022

Johnson Sakaja cleared to vie for Nairobi governor seat

Eric June 19, 2022 0

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)has dismissed the complaint challenging Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja's academic qualifications.

This now means the second term legislator can now proceed and vie for Nairobi governor.

The tribunal argued that IEBC has no investigative machinery to investigate validity of academic credentials.

"Though there are serious aspersions as to the validity of his documents but Sakaja has not been charged in a court of law over allegations of engaging in an offense of having falsified documents," the committee said adding that the the allegations made to the IEBC over Sakaja's degree falls for prosecution by the DPP.

"The burden of proof shifted to IEBC to show that he degree certificate from team university is fake," the committee ruled.

While reacting to the ruling, Sakaja said he was happy with the verdict, and would now hit the campaign trail

"Our faith and march towards victory remains unshakable. We will win this and shame the deep state," he said.

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Johnson Sakaja gets nod to contest in Nairobi governor race

Eric June 07, 2022 0

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has cleared Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja to contest for the Nairobi governorship seat in the upcoming August 9 General Election.

Sakaja who will be vying on a UDA Party ticket was cleared on Tuesday alongside his deputy James Muchiri in Kasarani after days of speculation about the Senator's academic credentials.

Nairobi County Returning Officer Albert Gogo announced Sakaja's clearance at the Kasarani Sports complex after Sakaja submitted the required documents.

"I hereby certify that Johnson Arthur Sakaja has been validly registered as a potential county governor in the elections to be held in August 9," he said.

Speaking moments after receiving his nomination certificate, Sakaja pledged to foster quality service in the county calling on voters to shun voting on tribal lines instead support candidates who have the county's agenda at heart.

“Nairobi residents should avoid looking at tribe when voting. Let’s vote for leaders who have the interest of Nairobi at heart,” Sakaja said as he assured his supporters that he would clinch the seat.

"Our march is unstoppable, our faith unshakeable and our victory is inevitable. We must make Nairobi work… We must restore our city back to its former glory by offering our people, order, dignity, hope and opportunity for all," he said.

Saturday, April 9, 2022

Kenya Kwanza unveils Nairobi gubernatorial race flag bearer

Eric April 09, 2022 0

The Kenya Kwanza Alliance is said to have settled on Johnson Sakaja as it's candidate for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat this follows a consensus meeting at Deputy President William Ruto's official residence in Karen, Nairobi on Saturday afternoon.

Sakaja was set to face off Bishop Margaret Wanjiru for the party ticket who has in turn dropped her bid and will now run for the senatorial seat.

The development comes hours after DP signed a coalition agreement with National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi's Democratic Party.

The duo become the latest politicians to willingly cede ground in favour of their challengers, on Friday Kiambu County speaker Stephen Ndichu dropped his bid for the senate seat in favour of media personality Karungo wa Thang'wa .

Monday, February 21, 2022

Nairobi county deputy minority leader Mellab Lumalah is dead

Eric February 21, 2022 0

Nairobi County Assembly Deputy Minority Leader Mellab Lumalah is dead.

Lumalah, an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) MCA, died on Monday morning.

The legislator was in India, where she was receiving treatment.

Confirming the news, Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Benson Mutura described Lumalah’s demise as a great loss to the assembly.

“It’s a sad moment and great loss for the Assembly and the County at large,” said Mutura.

“Mellab was part of the house leadership and carried out her duties effectively.”

Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu led the county in mourning the late nominated MCA.

In a statement, Kananu eulogized the late Lumalah as' a no-nonsense personality who fought to be heard.'

" It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I accept the passing on of Hon. Mellab Lumalah, an amazing and cheerful person,"

"Mellab, broke many barriers by becoming a Nominated MCA, and was later appointed as the Nairobi Deputy Minority leader. Her biggest aspiration this year was to vie for an elected seat in this year’s General election. Mellab, was a no-nonsense personality who fought to be heard in instances where she felt she was not heard." Kananu stated.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Anne Kananu sworn in as Nairobi Governor

Eric November 16, 2021 0

Anne Kananu Mwenda has been sworn in as the new Nairobi City County boss.

Kananu was sworn in on Tuesday at the Kenyatta International Convention Center( KICC) Comesa grounds by Justice Lilian Mutendi.

Kananu has been serving in an acting capacity since the ouster of Mike Sonko in December 2020.

"I have sworn to truly and diligently serve the county of Nairobi without fear. I commit to working for and with all of you,” she stated during her swearing-in.

Last week, the Supreme Court okayed her swearing-in after throwing out an appeal by former Governor Mike Sonko who was seeking to stop the swearing-in until his appeal is heard and determined with the apex court citing lack of jurisdiction.

Council of Governor Chair Martin Wambora and Nairobi Metropolitan Service ( NMS)boss Maj Mohamed Badi were in attendance during the swearing-in ceremony.

Kananu becomes the third city boss and the fourth Woman Governor after Governors ; Charity Ngilu( Kitui), Ann Waiguru( Kirinyaga), and the late Joyce Laboso( Bomet).

“I am privileged to join Governor Charity Ngilu and Governor Anne Waiguru as the country’s first female governors. Today marks yet another milestone for women and the girls in Kenya,” said Kananu, calling on women to come forth and take up leadership positions.

Friday, November 5, 2021

Mbagathi Way renamed Raila Odinga Way

Eric November 05, 2021 0

Mbagathi Way is now Raila Odinga Way as the road sign replacement was done on Thursday night.

The road runs from City Mortuary Round about to Lang’ata Road Round about.

A few weeks ago, the Nairobi County Assembly passed a motion to rename the road in honour of the former Prime Minister over his advocacy for multi-party democracy in Kenya.

The motion was introduced by Minority Whip Peter Imwatok who said that the recognition of deserving leaders should be when they are alive and not after they die.

Imwatok added that Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party who is also a presidential aspirant has greatly improved the democratic and economic development of Kenya.

Several leaders among them Kisii Governor James Ongwae have lauded the move despite others criticising it.

Ongwae said, “Raila Odinga way is a well-deserved honour for the enormous political, economic and developmental contributions to our country.”

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Sleuths nab Ugandan woman on Nairobi's Jogoo Road for heroin trafficking

Eric November 03, 2021 0

Detectives arrested a 27-year-old Ugandan woman on Tuesday evening along Jogoo Road, Nairobi for allegedly trafficking heroin.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) issued a statement saying, the suspect identified as Bizu Rubi Halima was apprehended at a hotel room in Hamza, Jogoo Road where 30 pellets of the hard drug were recovered.

According to the DCI, the suspect must have been waiting for her Kenyan contact to deliver the drugs which were concealed as poato crisps.

The statement read, “The pellets were carefully concealed as potato crisps. Transnational and organized crimes detectives pounced on her after receiving information on her suspicious activities, through our hotline, 0800 722 203.”

The suspect is in police custody awaiting arraignment while detectives are on a manhunt for her accomplices.

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Fire incident in Gikomba causes losses for market traders

Eric October 20, 2021 0

A fire that reportedly broke out at a little past midnight into Wednesday in Gikomba market resulted in losses for market traders.

The value of the property that was razed down is however unknown.

According to Kamukunji Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan, the fire burnt down the southern part of the market opposite Jua Kali and adjacent to Muthurwa Primary School in Pumwani.

Hassan added that the inferno was brought under control by firefighters from various government units who responded to the incident accordingly.

In August, a section of the same market was leveled to the ground after it went in flames.

In response, the government promised to tighten security measures by setting up CCTV cameras to also determine the cause of the frequent fires.

Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho said,

“We will improve on the lighting, we have directed the regional team to map 10 lighting points and those lights we will add CCTV cameras.”

He however noted that accessibility into the market is a major challenge during emergencies.

The PS added the government completed a new closed market in Gikomba and another one will be ready by June next year in a bid to reduce the number of traders that have encroached on roads.

According to Kibicho, a desk had been set up at the fifth floor of Nyayo House to probe all information and leads that could unmask the cartels that have continued to bring untold pain and suffering to innocent Gikomba traders as

the government believes the fires are not natural.

The PS said in June, “We in government do not believe these fires are natural. We believe that there are some people who think that by displacing the business people here they will have an opportunity to develop this land on selfish grounds.”

However, the progress of the CCTV cameras installation and the probe status remain uncertain.

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Self confessed child serial killer Masten Wanjala escapes from police cell

Eric October 13, 2021 0

Masten Milimo Wanjala, the self-confessed child serial killer, behind the murder of 13 minors has escaped from police custody.

Wanjala was being held at the Jogoo Road Police Station in Nairobi where he escaped.

According to a police report, It is the officer on duty on Wednesday at 7am who noticed that Wanjala was missing.

"This was noticed when they were taking over the report office and cell sentry duties. They informed the D/ocs who was in the report office minuting cases in the OB,” reads the report.

“The deputy OCS informed the OCPD Buruburu and raised alarm and the area was combed inorder to re-arrest the prisoner.”

It remains unclear how the 20-year-old suspect who was set to appear in court today to take plea vanished from the police custody.

Friday, October 8, 2021

First Lady: Palliative care needs to be included in primary healthcare

Eric October 08, 2021 0

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta has urged healthcare service providers in Kenya to include palliative care as part of their primary healthcare package.

According to the First Lady, the provision of the services will help lower the nation's disease burden.

“Palliative care is recognised as a human right, because of the rising burden of non-communicable diseases that have caused life-limiting illnesses to millions of people globally. It requires creation of systems and adaptation of how we deliver healthcare,” Margaret said while speaking at the Nairobi Hospice on Friday.

She officially opened the facility and unveiled Kenya’s first Palliative Care Policy urging decision makers in the health sector to ensure the services, including cancer management are available across the country.

The First Lady pointed out that palliative care is crucial in restoring dignity and, providing love and comfort in difficult times of ill-health.

She said, “We have all experienced the pain families endure when loved ones have been diagnosed with chronic or life-threatening illnesses. Cancer, HIV/AIDS, cardiovascular diseases, dementia and kidney failure as some of the ailments that require this care."

“It is even more discouraging to note that these services are severely limited among children," she added.

While calling for increased involvement of community health workers in provision of palliative care through training and capacity building, the First Lady commended the Ministry of Health for developing Kenya's first National Palliative Care Policy.

“This Policy will go a long way in identifying solutions and paving way for increased allocation of resources to establish more palliative and hospice centres," she affirmed.

According to the Health CAS Dr Mercy Mwangangi, the government's ambitious plan to increase the number of palliative care centres in the country will be driven by the new policy.

WHO Country Representative Juliet Nabyonga said the organisation is in support of the country's health sector.

The Council of Governors Health Committee Vice Chairman and Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong, as well as Chairman of the Nairobi Hospice Dr Frederick Bukachi also attended the launch.

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Good Samaritan' defiled me, lost teen claims

Eric October 07, 2021 0

A 15 year old girl who was lost and found by a man she referred to as Rasta testified in court claiming that the man defiled her.

Prosecutor Robert Ogallo tried to calm her when she shouted at the dreadlocked suspect in court, “Ni wewe, you are the one who did bad manners to me.”

“He defiled me for some days , at some point, he removed his clothes and used his hand to beat me up before defiling me, he refused to show me the way," she said.

The minor told the court that she lost direction while on her way home after spending the night at the school playing ground when she bumped into the accused.

According to her, the man told her to follow him to his house and upon reaching, he ordered her to undress and proceeded to defile her.

She told the court, “Rasta threatened to beat me if I failed to give in. Whenever I refused he would beat me and he would continuously defile me.”

The teen added that she was rescued by a neighbour who saw her peeping through an opening and asked her what had happened. The suspect fled on that day.

After being rescued, the girl was taken to hospital for treatment.

The suspect, Duke Nyauma, was charged for allegedly abducting and defiling the girl on diverse dates between August 12 and 18 at Kawangware within Nairobi County.

He is also charged with another count of abducting the girl and the last count is committing an indecent act with the girl.

The case will proceed next month.

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Sakaja petitions Senate to probe police killings in Nairobi

Eric September 29, 2021 0

Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja has protested what he described as the " arbitrarily killings of innocent Boda Boda riders by police in the city,"

Sakaja remarks followed an incident where a rider was shot dead by police along Kirinyaga road.

The Senator also wants the Senate Justice Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee ( JLAC) led by Senator Okong'o Omogeni to initiate an inquiry and establish the circumstances that led to the death of the rider.

"50 per cent of the people killed have been in my county and there are other many cases where these riders have been harassed and made to suffer in the city. I hope that this can be resolved speedily,” he said.

Sakaja further wants the House Team to among other issues outline action taken by Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai against officers who have been accused of perpetrating the said offences.

“The committee should explain why cases of extrajudicial killings have continued despite the public outcry and what strategies have been put in place by the Inspector General to ensure humane, professional and responsible policing,” he said.

The Independent Policing and Oversight Authority (IPOA) has since launched investigations to probe the circumstances surrounding the death of the boda boda operator who was shot dead for allegedly refusing to bribe the police.

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Court finds man who shot Ranalo Foods owner guilty of attempted murder

Eric September 28, 2021 0

A Nairobi court has found Tom Oywa Mboya, the businessman who shot Ranalo Foods restaurant owner William Osewe, guilty of attempted murder.

Also, the court has found Mboya guilty of unlawfully wounding another man, Wilfred Tembula, who was injured during the incident.

Milimani Chief Magistrate Martha Mutuku will deliver a ruling on October 4, 2021 when Mboya will be sentenced.

Until then, the businessman will be held at the Industrial Area remand prison.

It is believed that in December 2016 at Garden Estate in Kasarani, Mboya shot Osewe multiple times after an argument over Stella Mutheu, a woman believed to be Osewe's wife.

Osewe was admitted at the Aga Khan Hospital’s High Dependency Unit (HDU) where he underwent surgeries to remove the bullets.

On the other hand, Mboya surrendered himself to Kasarani Police Station and pleaded not guilty in his arraignment in court in 2017. He was released on a cash bail of Ksh.300,000.

Sunday, September 26, 2021

Female traffic cop dies while rescuing accident victims

Eric September 26, 2021 0

A female police officer manning traffic along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway died Sunday morning, September 26 while rescuing accident victims.

Motorists who witnessed a Mercedes Benz truck overturn near a petrol station in Athi River, Machakos County, called the officer and her colleague to address the incident.

A police report filed at Kyumbi Police Station indicated that after midnight, the Mercedes Benz truck driver en route to Nairobi veered off his driving lane after losing control.

The truck rolled and overturned on the opposite side of the dual carriageway and spilt its contents in the middle of the highway.

A few minutes later, a Nissan Sunny driver, who was allegedly speeding, hit the heap of spilt contents, lost control and landed in a ditch in the centre of a road reserve.

Cautioning oncoming drivers, motorists who witnessed the double tragedy called emergency service providers.

Sadly, a Mazda Atenza driver also hit the spilt contents and veered off the road, hitting the female cop and her male colleague as they rushed to save the occupants of the first two crashed vehicles and to process the accident scene.

The police report stated, "The driver lost control and hit the corporal who died on the spot.”

The deceased’s body was taken Machakos Level 5 Hospital morgue, pending postmortem.

The three vehicles were towed to Kyumbi Police Station for inspection and processing.

The accident scene was sealed off by officers from the police station, a sub-base commander and detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation as investigations into the incident commenced.

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Yare Towers on lockdown following bomb scare

Eric September 23, 2021 0

Bomb experts have been deployed to Yare towers in Eastleigh, Nairobi, following a bomb scare.

Officers camped at the Eastleigh based tower after a note was found in one of the lifts.

According to the note, the bomb was set to explode anytime from 1pm.

Starehe Sub-County Police Commander Julius Kiragu has confirmed that the search for the explosive is underway.

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Ofafa Jericho High School closed following a fire incident

Eric September 21, 2021 0

Ofafa Jericho High School in Nairobi has been closed following a fire incident that left several students injured.

According to a circular sent out to the students, Form Four will report to school on Friday while Form one, two and three students will return to school on Monday.

Police are currently at the school probing the cause of the fire that started at around 8 pm on Monday and razed down a dormitory.

50 students are said to have been admitted to the Metropolitan Hospital in Buruburu due to carbon poisoning following the inferno incident.

Elsewhere; Sigalame Boys High School in Funyula, Busia County has also been closed indefinitely following a fire incident that razed down a dormitory on Monday night.

This is the fourth fire incident in Sigalame High School since the school reopened this year.

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Man pleads guilty to avocado theft in Dagoretti

Eric September 01, 2021 0

A man who admitted to stealing 74 avocados worth Sh2,220 in Dagoretti area is awaiting his sentencing.

A Kibera court was told that on August 28, Paul Njau stole avocados belonging to Michael Karanja.

The prosecutor stated that the suspect jumped into a building, stole the avocados and stashed them into a sack.

However, he was caught in the act by the caretaker who alerted neighbors.

The accused was taken to the police station for investigation and he appeared before Kibera senior resident magistrate Renee Kitagwa where he pleaded guilty.

As per the court's directive, a pre-bail report is to be tabled in court in the determination of his verdict on September 9.

Thursday, August 26, 2021

Crane crumbles at construction site killing nine workers in Kilimani

Eric August 26, 2021 0

A crane crumbled at a construction site in Nairobi’s Kilimani area on Thursday, killing nine workers.

The workers were using the crane to construct a 14-storey student hostel named Qwetu residences. Chinese nationals were among the deceased.

According to Kilimani OCPD Andrew Mbogo, the incident occurred at 12.30pm and one of victims who survived with serious injuries was rushed to Nairobi Women’s Hospital.

The rescue efforts were made by police and military personnel.

The bodies of the deceased were taken to Chiromo mortuary.

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