Citizen TV Journalist Assaulted By a DCI Officer at DCI Headquarters

Citizen TV Journalist Assaulted By a DCI Officer at DCI Headquarters

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has been criticised for allegedly assaulting Citizen TV journalist Agnes Oloo during a live coverage. In a recent video shared by Citizen TV, a man alleged to be a DCI officer was captured openly harassing Agnes Oloo by trying to take away her camera. The video moreover depicted Agnes pleading with the detective, however, the adamant officer insisted on his pursuit before chasing away the journalist. It is alleged that Oloo was confronted while preparing to record the summoning of Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thangwa who was scheduled to appear at the DCI offices to detail a recent incident where goons disrupted a funeral attended by Rigathi Gachagua. It was during the coverage that the DCI officers confronted Oloo and harassed her. The reporter however momentarily retreated before proceeding to capture the events from a distance. “The incident occurred this morning at the DCI headquarters along Kiambu Road…we had gone to record the summoning of Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thangwa. Moments later we were approached by DCI officers who assaulted my colleague Agnes Oloo. They wanted to take away her equipment. They sent us away but we decided to capture the event from a distance to avoid further confrontations.’’ This incident is part of a worrying trend that has been building since June this year when several journalists were attacked by police officers while covering the anti-government protests. On July 16th this year, a K24 journalist was allegedly shot by police officers while covering demonstrations in Nakuru County. During the same period, a number of journalists in Nairobi almost suffered a similar fate as police officers allegedly fired tear gas canisters to stop them from covering the demonstrations.

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Jackton Odhiambo found guilty of killing Edwin Chiloba

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The Eldoret High Court has found a freelance photographer guilty of the high-profile murder of LGBTQ activist Edwin Kiptoo who was popularly Chiloba. The ruling which was delivered by Justice Nyakundi comes nearly a year after the shocking murder, which sparked global condemnation. The court found Jackton guilty of intentionally causing Chiloba’s death, meeting all the requisite elements of murder under Section 203 of the Penal Code. The prosecution, led by Mark Mugun, presented evidence from 23 witnesses, including DNA profiles that linked the suspect to the crime. Autopsy results revealed that the late Chiloba died from asphyxiation, Investigators uncovered his body stuffed in a metal trunk on January 4, 2023, along a roadside in Eldoret. Five people were arrested in connection with the murder of Chiloba. Among the suspects was the now-convicted freelance photographer and reported close friend/partner of Chiloba. The Key evidence included DNA extracted from Chiloba’s body and personal items, showing a mixture of his blood and the suspect’s. Testimony from the Government Chemist further solidified the link, detailing the genetic analysis of materials recovered at the crime scene.

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Sarah Kabu responds to the viral CCTV assault video

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Bonfire Adventures MD Sarah Kabu has recently responded to viral allegations of assault after CCTV footage that has circulated all over the social media, The CCTV footage shows an individual alleged to be Sarah holding a knife forcefully ejecting a woman from her house. The footage, dated 09/07/2024, quickly went viral, sparking public outcry, with many speculating that the woman in the video was Kabu’s house help. Addressing the claims, Sarah Kabu stated that the woman in the video was not her house help, and accused those behind the allegations of launching a smear campaign against her Sarah moreover showed her home noting that she was not going to stay behind the keyboard. “Today, I had to come home early because I was trending on Twitter. I understand someone is claiming to be my house girl and alleging assault. I want to set the record straight—this is my home, and that woman is not my house girl. This is a smear campaign, and I won’t hide behind the keyboard. Stay tuned because I will introduce my real house girls to you.” The viral video gained significant attention online with many giving their different views.

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Khalif Kairo addresses allegations claiming his company failed to deliver a Sh26 million Range Rover to a client

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Kenyan Businessman Khalif Kairo has addressed fresh allegations against him, claiming his company failed to deliver a Sh26 million Range Rover to a client. These accusations have reignited debates about his business practices and financial stability. Addressing the issue, Kairo has maintained that the challenges he is facing are part of the entrepreneurial journey. “These challenges you see me going through are very normal in business, especially when a company is growing. Every successful entrepreneur must face litigation or financial problems at some point, especially when God is elevating them to new levels. To those reaching out, I am 100% okay, and I will overcome,” Kairo. Kairo has moreover continued to share positive affirmations on his social media, assuring followers that God has got him. Several users have claimed that Kairo is struggling financially and has allegedly run out of money. This comes weeks after rumors of his arrest and financial difficulties surfaced online. previously Kairo became the subject of speculation when his reduced activity on social media led to questions about his business and personal life. The allegations gained traction after he was accused of breaching a business agreement, prompting the aggrieved party to take legal action. His silence during this period fueled further speculation about his alleged arrest. However, Kairo soon reappeared, sharing a post alongside his partner, Maria Wavinya, to dismiss the allegations of his arrest.

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Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit directs Bungoma bishop to return Ruto’s Donation

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The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya Jackson Ole Sapit has directed the Bungoma bishop who accepted President Ruto’s Ksh 5 million donation to return the money. According to Ole Sapit, the donation made by Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka on behalf of the Head of State was an attempt to shame the Anglican Church. The archbishop moreover termed the move as unfortunate adding that the Anglican church would not accept donations whose sources were unknown. “What happened in Bungoma was unfortunate because it was like a display of trying to see what the Anglican church will do following the recent decision by the Catholics,” the archbishop said. Ole Sapit has urged Kenyans to shun the culture of celebrating corrupt politicians moreover calling on Kenyans to reject any donations by politicians and their appointees alleging that most of the money that was being donated by the political leaders was from stolen taxes. “I want to encourage all of us, as Kenyans, to reject contributions by politician leaders and their appointees knowing that most of the money given was from stolen taxes. We must stop celebrating whenever the president, governors, MPs, and other political leaders donate money whose source was not clear,” the archbishop noted. On Sunday, December 1 the head of state donated Ksh 5 million to Crispinus Anglican Church in Bungoma sparking debate about the continuous donations by politicians to churches. The money was handed to the church by Governor Lusaka who urged the church to accept the money saying there was nothing inappropriate about leaders supporting the work of the Church. “There is nothing wrong with leaders donating money for God’s work. I hope the money won’t be returned to me,” Governor Lusaka.

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Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has shares his unique perspective on money

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Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has shared his unique perspective on money, likening it to flowers in his life. discussing his upcoming football tournament, the MP acknowledged the challenges involved in organizing such an event and sought divine assistance to ensure its success. Salasya highlighted the tradition among Kenyan politicians to host football tournaments during school holidays as a way to engage the youth, discourage delinquent behavior, and foster voter support. MP Salasya admitted that pulling off a successful tournament requires significant financial resources. He prayed for divine assistance to accomplish the competition he has organized in his constituency, further noting that the budget for making the event a success is quite high. He however expressed faith that God would help him achieve his goal, describing money as flowers in his perspective. “Hosting a successful tournament is no easy task. God, I pray for Your help. The budget is high, but who is God? He will make it happen. To me, money is like flowers,” Salasya wrote The PK Salasya Classic Cup kicked off on December 1 and will conclude on January 1.

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Elias Njeru Talks About His Wife of 12 Years who Discovered He Was in a Relationship With Florence Wanjiku 4 Months Ago

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In a recent interview with Metha ya Kagoni Elias Njeru revealed that he has been together with his first wife Warimu for 12 years and they have three children. The businessman noted that he met Wairimu when they were teenagers in the village and their relationship deepened when they both attended Kenyatta University, where they began living together. “Wairimu and I met when she was in class seven. We used to greet each other, and I would often tell her that she was a great woman. We started living together while at KU and ran a business together. Things were going well, and we have now been together for 12 years. We have not had any significant issues during this time, and our marriage has been solid. We are planning to have a formal wedding next year.” Talking about Florence, Njeru noted that he met Florence Wanjiku during their business dealings, and their relationship led to the birth of a child. He also admitted that he kept his second family hidden from his first wife for almost two years. According to him, his intention was to focus on raising his child with Florence and to ensure that he could be a present father. His plan took a different turn four months ago after Florence decided to call his wife Wairimu to inform her of their relationship. “Getting another family does not mean I had issues with my wife. We were doing business together, and during that time, we ended up having a child. I have always prayed to God to be in my children’s lives, which is why I decided to take care of Florence and our child. That’s how I found myself involved in that situation.” He emphasised that having a second family was not a result of marital problems with his first wife, Wairimu. The pastor moreover said he apologized to his wife for the betrayal and he is willing to make amends and rebuild his marriage with Wairimu. He praised his wife for being so strong adding that she has been a supportive partner through this difficult time.

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