Former U.S President Jimmy Carter Dies at 100

The 39th U.S President Jimmy Carter has passed away. According to the reports, the former U.S President died at his home in Plains, Georgia on Sunday 29th December surrounded by his family. He had health issues in his recent years including being diagnosed metastatic melanoma and spent the last 19 months in hospice care. He was the longest-lived President in US history. The 39th United States President celebrated his 100th birthday in October 2024. Jimmy Carter became the President of the United States in January 1977 after defeating the incumbent Republican President Gerald Ford in the 1976 elections. He served a single term from 1977 to 1981 where he lost a reelection to Ronald Reegan. Despite being known as peacemaker, His Presidency is largely remembered as unfulfilled four years shaken by blows to America’s economy and standing overseas. He is also remembered for being a globetrotting elder Statesman and human rights pioneer during an indefatigable 43-year ‘retirement’. President Joe Biden has also mourned Carter. He said in a statement that America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian as well as man of great character and courage, hope and optimism. He saved, lifted and changed the lives of people across the globe. I declare January 9 a National Day for mourning and call on people of the world who share our grief to join us in this solemn observance. He added.

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Former CJ David Maraga Condemns the Abductions cases in Kenya

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Former Chief Justice David Maraga has penned a New Year’s message to Kenyans condemning the recent spate of abductions. Through his message the former CJ also called out for the immediate release of the youth who according to him are held unlawfully. “This year has not been easy for many families. The killing, maiming, and abduction of young Kenyans put to serious test our institutions. It demands a moral response. If we are truly a people sworn to the sanctity of life and the dignity of every citizen, then we must stand bold in the truth of our Constitution. I condemn the killing, torture, and abductions and call for the immediate release of the youth still held unlawfully. Our politics must never again be this heartless and uncaring,” Maraga stated. The former CJ has moreover called for increased adherence to the Constitution, noting that it provided clear and defined structures for governance, ethics, and the rule of law in the coming year. According to Maraga, heeding the law of the land would only come about if basic human values and principles took precedence. “As we usher in the New Year, I call upon all of us to reflect on the promise that we made to ourselves 14 years ago. We defined a clear path for our future. We set down the values of governance, ethics, and standards of excellence as our guiding light.However, these values and principles can only be realised when they become true to you and me when fairness and humility are the first things we meet at the doors of our offices when truth and justice are the ink that runs through our pens at work when human dignity and responsibility are the forces that fuel our work,” Maraga stated. Maraga urged the government to ensure that the coming year of 2025 would be a year of accountability after a tumultuous 2024 challenging them to follow the Constitution, the rule of law and justice. His message came as the country continues to record cases of alleged abductions and enforced disappearances. The abductions are said to be due to increased criticism of President Ruto’s government as Kenyans demand for better leadership and service delivery.

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DPP gives police IG 3 days to report on abduction cases

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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Renson Ingonga, has recently expressed concern over reports of abductions and forced disappearances in Kenya. Issuing a press statement Sunday night, the DPP highlighted at least five cases of suspected abductions reported in December 2024, with victims still unaccounted for. “It is apparent from the reports that there have been at least five (5) such suspected cases of abduction in December 2024 alone, with the victims said to be Bill Mwangi, Peter Muteti Njeru, Bernard Kavuli, Gideon Kibet aka Kibet Bull, and his brother Ronny Kiplagat, each of whom is yet to be traced after having been picked up by unidentified people in questionable circumstances,” the DPP said. He went on to direct the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to expedite investigations and submit reports within three days for review and potential action. “I have also noted the Press Statements released by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) on 25th December 2024, indicating investigations into the various abduction incidents, and the clarification by the Inspector General of the National Police Service (NPS) on 26th December 2024 on the alleged cases of abductions by the NPS, in which both institutions separately gave an undertaking to investigate the incidents, noting the gravity of the allegations, and the immense public interest that the same has drawn. I have, pursuant to Article 157 (4) of the Constitution, directed both the Inspector General of Police and the IPOA to expedite the investigations touching on reported cases of abductions and alleged forced disappearance of citizens, and forward the resultant files for perusal and action, and/or provide an update on the investigations, within three (3) days from the date hereof,” he added. His statement coincided with an online campaign from Kenyans who were calling for nationwide protests against abductions on Monday, December 30. Recently, Embakasi East Member of parliament Babu Owino wrote a letter to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula to put security stakeholders in the country including Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen to book. Notably, while addressing the issue, CS Murkomen denied any police involvement in the abductions, stating that anyone arrested by the police ought to be taken to court within 24 hours.

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A passenger plane veers off the runway, crashes before bursting into flames in South Korea

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Many have been confirmed dead after a passenger plane veered off the runway and crashed before bursting into flames in South Korea. The accident occurred on Sunday at Muan International Airport in South Korea and it involved a Jeju Air flight from Bangkok, Thailand. The Jeju Air flight 7C 2216 from Bangkok had 175 passengers and six crew at the time of the tragedy. According to Officials, the accident which happened at 9:03 a.m. local time was caused by a landing gear malfunction. “There seems to have been some kind of malfunction with the landing gear and images which have been on the media here do appear to show the plane landing on its belly, skidding along the runway, followed then by a huge explosion.” The country’s National Fire Agency has confirmed that two people have been rescued – both crew members. The National Fire Agency has also confirmed that the fire that engulfed the 15-year-old Boeing 737-800 jet has been extinguished with rescue efforts underway. Following the accident Korea Airports Corporation have canceled all flights to Muan International Airport with planes that were airbone diverted to land at nearby airports

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Bobi Wine Comments on the recent wave of abductions in Kenya

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Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi popularly known as Bobi Wine has weighed in on the recent wave of abductions in Kenya. According to Bobi Wine, Kenya is quickly moving from being the East African region’s beacon of hope, adding that the country is also becoming worse for government critics. “Very sad to see how quickly Kenya is descending from being regarded as a beacon of hope for our troubled East African region to now being known for abductions of young citizens critical to the government of the day.” The politician continued to urge Kenyans to uphold the rule of law and resist any attempt to return the nation back to the dark days “sympathise with you, Wandungu, the great people of Kenya. Like I warned you previously, you must resist.” He moreover encouraged Kenyans to make use of constitutional and legal means to defend the Constitution. “Therefore, to you Kenyan friends, you must defend your Constitution before it is too weak to defend you. If you do not uproot repression when it is a seedling, it becomes much harder when it takes root, grows into a tree, and spreads its branches everywhere.” His message to Kenyans come at a time when the government is under scrutiny following the abduction of several Kenyans.

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Gachagua, Babu Owino, President Ruto Recognized Among Most Talked About Africans Of 2024

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Babu Owino, Uhuru Kenyatta and President Ruto have been ranked among the most talked about Africans of 2024. They were recognized among a list of 30. The list was defined as ranking of the people who were the topics of conversation during the year based on the cumulative data from the Social Chart. Using advanced social media tracking and Google Analytics, the list highlights the people who dominated online conversations from January 1 to November 3, 2024. The statement said. President Willaim Ruto came second in the list as singer Wizkid was listed the first. Raila Odinga was listed the fifth who is currently vying for the seat of the Chairman of the African Union. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was ranked the twelfth. The former Deputy President was impeached by the Senate which meant that he was no longer the Deputy President of Kenya and was replaced by Kithure Kindiki. Despite that, Rigathi Gachagua alleged still eyes politics and might form his Political Party. The 4th President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta was ranked the fourteenth. Babu Owino was ranked the twenty seventh being a very powerful politician in Kenya. Among those ranked from other countries included Asake, a Nigerian singer and Baltasar Esonga from Equatorial Guinea who sparked online fans worldwide with over 400 sex tapes.

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East Africa Portland Board Rejects New MD Appointed By President Ruto

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The east Africa Portland Cement Company (EAPCC) has declined the approval of the new Managing Director appointed by President William Ruto. The Head of State had appointed Bruno Oguda Obodha as the new Managing Director on December 20th, 2024. The board held a meeting on Friday at the Company’s Nairobi offices and wrote to the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment stating their conflict of interest towards the appointment of Mr. Oguda. The conflict of interest was the fact that the appointee was doing business with Portland and was involved in fraud. On the other had EAPCC had appointed Geoner Systems and Massel Real property on 22nd December 2023 as a selling agent of a portion of LR No.10424 which is currently ongoing. It was noted that Mr. Oguda is the director of the company which they stated as a conflict of interest that should have been during the interview. EAPCC further stated that there was a floated tender in a bid submitted which included forged documents where it was noted that Mr. Oguda is the director of the company. With the undermining value, Mr. Mohammed Osman Adan emerged as the best candidate scoring 88.15 per cent whereas Mr. Oguda emerged the second.

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Gachagua Addresses the controversial wave of abductions in the country

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has finally broken his silence on the controversial wave of alleged abductions in the country. Speaking during a press conference at his Mathira home in Nyeri County, he suggested that the alleged abductions of prominent social media personalities were the government’s way of silencing its fierce critics. The former DP moreover faulted the National Intelligence Service for allegedly turning a blind eye to missing Kenyans as he referenced Douglas Kanja’s latest statement where the Inspector General of Police distanced security agencies’ involvement in abductions. “Inspector General of the national police service insists he is not aware of the abductions, which begs the question,’ how can the police still be in denial when there are witnesses, video evidence and countless grieving families coming forward?” He further claimed that he took issue with the competency of the NIS when he was still in office but his concerns were allegedly taken to be acts of an insubordinate public servant. He concluded by calling on the President to take responsibility and address the alleged abductions. His comment comes as the whereabouts of Kibet Bull, Bernard Kavuli, Peter Muteti and Billy Mwangi remain unknown after their alleged abductions.

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LSK Seeks Transparency on Abduction Crisis, Calls On Families To Provide Testimonies

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The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has demanded the discourse of locations where the abductees are being held. This they said on a statement on Friday 26th December 2024. In their statement, the LSK expressed their grave concerns over the alarming developments of abduction cases which undermine constitutional guarantees and security of all citizens. The law society of Kenya urges families and close relations of the abducted individuals to come forward with comprehensive and accurate information regarding the incident. The Law Society of Kenya stated. The LSK explained that data from families would help them document the circumstances surrounding each case of abduction and disappearance, initiate appropriate legal proceedings where rights violations have occurred and facilitate advocacy at both national and international forums to hold perpetrators accountable. The LSK also reminded the government of its obligation to guarantee the freedom and security of the person and ensuring the rights of arrested individuals. Any arrest or detention must strictly adhere to the rule of law and uphold the principles of transparency, accountability and human dignity. LSK added. We express grave concern over the recent rise in abductions, enforced disappearances, and related human rights violations targeting individuals, specifically, social media …. In the face of this troubling trend, the Law Society urges families and close relations of the… pic.twitter.com/HReQKZrOeb — Law Society of Kenya (@LawSocietyofKe) December 27, 2024 According to LSK, the State’s silence on the abduction cases erodes the public trust to protect its citizens. Regarding this, the LSK have demanded the immediate disclosure of the location of the missing individuals or their unconditional release. They further demanded the clarification of the missing person from the Inspector General of police or resignation promising to advocate for justice and accountability while seeking support from Kenyans such as the resignation of vehicles used to abduct the government opposers.

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Demonstrations in Embu Town as Residents Demand the Release of Billy Mwangi

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Business and transport operations in Embu Town paralysed after massive demonstrations erupted over the alleged abduction of social media influencer Billy Mwangi. Pictures and videos shared all over the social media shows the residents holding placards, blowing whistles, and shouting as they protested over Billy’s abduction. Billy was allegedly kidnapped on Saturday, December 21, at a barbershop in Embu. youths were also seen lighting bonfires and blocking roads leading to some businesses being closed down. Billy was allegedly abducted by individuals believed to be officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations after posting AI-generated images on social media considered distasteful to government leaders. However, since his alleged abduction, his whereabouts have remained unknown. Billy was one of three individuals allegedly abducted over the posting of such images with the others being Bernard Kavuli and Peter Matuti. Moreover the whereabouts of Bernard and Peter also remain unknown close to a week after their abduction. Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji also led leaders from Embu in demanding the release of Billy condemning State organs for using extrajudicial means in the name of upholding the rule of law. While calling for his release, Mukunji warned of dire consequences in the event Billy was released while harmed or if he was not released at all.

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