University of Nairobi Dispute Babu Owino’s Claims on Expulsion of Geoffrey Mosira

University of Nairobi has declined claims that Geoffrey Mosira did not study in the University of Nairobi. This was after claims from Babu Owino’s video which resurfaced that Geoffrey did not finish his degree due to misconduct and being expelled from the University. The University said in a statement that Geoffrey Mosiria Omatoke was admitted to the University of Nairobi for a course leading to the award of a Bachelor of commerce degree with effect from 5th September 2011. He successfully completed the course and was conferred a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance Option) degree at Second Class Honors (Upper Division) at a congregation held at the University of Nairobi on 5th December 2014. The University stated. The University also stated that the student served as Secretary for Sports and Entertainment in the Students’ Organization of Nairobi University (SONU) The university further said that based on the information records, Geoffrey Mosiria Omatoke did not appear before any disciplinary committee for violation of university rules and regulations. There were no disciplinary actions or incidents recorded about Mosiria up to his graduation in 2014. Mosiria is currently the chief officer Environment at the Nairobi County Government. He had written to the University of Nairobi saying that the videos resurfacing of Babu Owino could ruin his reputation and that of his company.

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Haitian Airport Closed After Gangs Fire at An Airplane

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Haiti has announced the closure of its airport. The closure of the airport was announced on 11th November 2024 after an attack on an US airline. The plane which about to land was shot at by suspected gangs at Toussaint-Louverture International Airport which prompted the authorities to close down the airport. The incident came a day after Interim Prime Minister Gary Conille was fired and replaced by businessman Alix Didier Fils-Aime. Conille was fired months after he held talks with President William Ruto. The flight was from Florida but got diverted to Dominican Republic where one of the flight attendants succumbed injuries according to the airline. According to the US federal Aviation Administration, the plane landed safely. The strike came after the Kenya-led MMS announced that it had reclaimed the airport hence victory from the gangs which marked a major win as they aimed to return the country back to normal. There are ongoing demolitions targeting a number of buildings around the airport. The buildings had been home to armed gang members who used to carry out attacks with the aim of stopping operations in the main international airport in Haiti. Commander Godfrey Otunge has said on October 29th. Based on the attacks on 11th November, the MMS mission said in a statement that it will continue to support the Haiti National Police in their fight against the gangs.

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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja Plans to Combat Water Shortage in Nairobi

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The capital residents are set to receive an additional 140 million litres of water through a new development project called the Northern Water Collection Tunnel spearheaded by Governor Johnson Sakaja in a bid to combat water shortage in the city. The governor has recently confirmed that the project was on its final leg of development and that engineers are currently conducting final quality and content tests on the water before its full release into Nairobi’s distribution network. “The time to talk is over. Expect clean water, and for those who have been getting water once a week, you will now see more. This project is crucial, and we’re planning ahead to meet the demands of our growing population.” According to Sakaja, the urgency of more water supply in the capital city would alleviate the water shortage that many residents across Nairobi face. The Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company Managing Director Engineer Nahashon Muguna, who was also present at the meeting confirmed that some parts of Nairobi had already started benefitting from the new tunnel. Sakaja furthermore thanked all stakeholders involved in bringing the project to fruition, including the National Government as well as both the Kiambu and Murang’a County Governments. “We are grateful for President Ruto’s commitment to this project, and for the support of neighboring counties. We will continue to work together as we look toward phase two, which will further address Nairobi’s water needs.’’ This project will not only bring relief to millions of Nairobi residents who experience water shortage but also trigger infrastructural development projects in Nairobi.

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Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Withdraws Case Against Former Mungiki Leader Maina Njenga

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Maina Njenga, former Mungiki’s leader and the other person he was accused with case has been withdrawn by the director of public prosecutions. The case was withdrawn on 11th November 2024 by Nakuru Court Principal Magistrate Kipkurui Kibellion. The withdrawal of the case was due to the fact that the prosecution had admitted that they had no evidence to sustain the case. They argued that the case be withdrawn since 20 witnesses who were to testify were not willing to testify in court due to their relations with the defendant among other reasons. The court then directed that Maina Njenga, and the other 11 defendants be discharged, their bonds refunded, and their phones returned. The accused members were facing charges relating to membership in the criminal gang Mungiki and engaging themselves in organized crimes at his house in Wanyororo, Nakuru County on May 12th, 2023. Since then, Maina Njenga had been seeking to have charges against him dropped.

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A KCSE candidate in Nakuru Dies after he was stabbed during a fight with another student

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A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidate in Nakuru succumbed to injuries on Sunday morning after he was stabbed during a fight with another student on Saturday night. The Gilgil Deputy County Commissioner Willy Cheboi confirmed the incident and noted that the tragic incident happened amid the ongoing national examinations The candidate was pronounced dead at Nakuru Level 6 Hospital. The police have however arrested the four students, one who stabbed the candidate and three accomplices, they are now in custody. Reports indicated that four students disagreed over personal items destroyed in school which led to the incident that occurred at around 8:00 pm. In a press briefing, the police boss expressed concern about how the killer knife found its way into the school’s vicinity. “We can’t tell how they acquired the knife but the students there are notorious.’’ The body of the deceased has since been transferred to the Nakuru morgue waiting for an autopsy examination.

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KRA Responds To The Allegations That Their staff allegedly disrespected an Egyptian National at JKIA

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The Kenya Revenue Authority Chairman Antony Mwaura has recently clarified on the incident that happened on friday night at JKIA between an Egyptian National and the KRA staff. According to the chairman the lady who is alleged to have been disrespected came with an Egyptian Airline and she was expected to pay a certain amount of money but wanted to bribe the staff but they became adamant although she later paid. The chairman also stated that there was no evidence that the lady was disrespected and maintained that it was the other way round. He further noted that passengers at the airport are currently taking a little bit of time to collect their languages. Talking about the belt and scanners used in the airport, the chairman stated that they will be improved in the next three months. The Egyptian national on Friday, November 8, narrated her experience at the Jomo Kenya International Airport after staff from the Kenya Revenue Authority allegedly disrespected her. “I read this piece that Efosa Ojomo wrote about his experience at the Nairobi airport when he wrote it.All I kept thinking at the time was thank God my country, Egypt, stopped behaving like that. Tonight, I landed at the airport in Nairobi only to experience what Efosa went through multiplied.” According to her statement, she had 15 books, 20 t-shirts, and some MIT caps, for which she was first asked to pay Ksh 155, 640.The customs officers at the airport then lowered the amount to Kshs 123,215 and later to Kshs 103, 760. Her concern, however, was the fact that the customs officers lacked a proper way of quantifying the value of her items. “All the while nobody would explain to me how they were reaching these calculations.It is worth noting that these items did not have price tags, so they were assigning whatever value they wanted. Over and above, they were disrespectful.They treated my colleague and me with disrespect, calling us idiots and yelling at us. They confiscated my colleague’s passport and would not return it until we agreed to pay.”

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Millicent Omanga lands another government appointment a few days after Declining an appointment by president William Ruto

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Millicent Omanga has landed another government appointment just a few days after declining an appointment by president Ruto to join the Nairobi River Commission. The National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced Omanga’s appointment to join the Board of the Local Authorities Provident Fund (LAP Fund) alongside three others in a gazette dated November 8th. “In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 (1) (a) of the Local Authorities Provident Fund Act, as read together with section 51 (1) of the Interpretation and General Provisions Act, the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning appoints— Samwel Kariuki Maina, Beatrice Kones, Millicent Nyaboke, to be members of the Board of the Local Authorities Provident Fund, for three (3) years, with effect from the 8th November 2024.” Millicent Omanga lands another appointment a few days after declining Ruto’s appointment. Photo: Courtesy. Omanga is expected to join the board of LAP Fund, which is a Defined Contribution Scheme, registered and regulated by the Retirement Benefits Act and its a State Corporation established in 1960 by an Act of Parliament Cap in the Laws of Kenya. In late October, Omanga declined President Ruto’s appointment to join as a member of the newly constituted Nairobi Rivers Commission, although she expressed her gratitude to the president. “I’m deeply honored and grateful to Williams Ruto for the trust you’ve shown in appointing me to serve on the Nairobi Rivers Commission. It’s truly a privilege to be considered for such a vital role in improving our beloved Nairobi’s environment and public health. After careful consideration, I must respectfully decline the appointment due to personal reasons.I remain committed to supporting efforts aimed at restoring Nairobi’s rivers and stand ready to contribute in any capacity that aligns with my current commitments. Thank you once again for this honor and for the consideration.” After her decline President Ruto revoked her appointment and replaced her with Josephat Abaga Fan Sagero who joined 11 others who would be headed by former Starehe MP Bishop Margaret Wanjiru. “The appointment of Omanga Millicent is revoked pursuant to section 51 of the Interpretation and General Provisions Act.”

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Henry Desagu Found in Distress in Thika Road, Saved by Good Samaritan

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Digital Creator Henry Desagu has been saved by a good Samaritan. The whole situation was posted by Mwalimu Francis Njiiri on his social media account. According to mwalimu Francis, on 6th November, Henry had mentioned in his post that he was feeling unsafe and allegedly many might have thought that it was just a content which he clarified later on that he was safe. He said that on 7th November in the morning as he was running errands along Thika-Ngoingwa-Mangu Road, he witnessed a disturbing scene where a young man was walking in the middle of the road seemingly unbothered as vehicles beeped at him. Francis decided to get out of the vehicle and check on the situation with help of other kind-hearted individuals only for it to turn out to be Henry Desagu. He seemed not in his right mind, shouting and speaking incoherently. Without hesitation, Francis and other individuals assisted him and rushed him to Level 5 Hospital where a compassionate psychiatrist, Dr. Catherine, attended to him. Francis thanked Karangu Muraya, Bishop Ben and Cyrus for the big action they had taken to help Desagu. Mwalimu Francis added in his post that people should remember to check on those that matter to them the most as simple gesture of care could make a difference.

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Woman Jumps to Her Death From 19th Floor of Building in Nairobi

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A 45-year-old woman has committed suicide in Nairobi town. The woman jumped from 19th floor of View Park Towers off Uhuru Highway on 6th November 2024. According to the police reports and Citizen Digital, Charity Muthoni visited her friend, Benjamin Kibet who does printing business on the ground floor. They both engaged in a conversation as they took a cup of tea until 3:45 pm when the woman excused herself to attend an important matter. After a while, Muthoni texted Kibet and told him that she had decided to jump from the 19th floor. `The woman is said to have left her shoes, jacket and mobile phone then fell on top of a tent on ground floor. Unfortunately, Muthoni succumbed injuries and cracked into pieces which led to her sudden death. The police rushed to document the scene and moved the deceased to city mortuary. The motive to commit suicide is yet to be established.

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8 KCSE candidates rushed to hospital after fainting during exams

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A gas leak at the Makande Girls Secondary School on Thursday morning led to the fainting of eight Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates at the school. Reports indicate that five of the eight are currently receiving treatment at Makadara Hospital in Mombasa. The incident temporarily disrupted the Kiswahili examination that the students were sitting for when the tragedy struck as the gas leak had engulfed a large part of the examination center. Police officers however arrived at the scene to control the leak, which is believed to have originated from a nearby filling station. The area that had the largest gas concentration has since been contained as investigations continue. Parents of the candidates at the school have been assured that their children have been moved from the premises and even the ones still in the hospital are in stable condition. This latest incident adds to a long list of tragic incidents that have plagued this year’s KCSE examination as the theory examination exercise enters day four. On Monday, the examinations began with a tragedy reported in Meru where a male KCSE candidate registered in Tigania West constituency passed away at midnight just hours before he was expected to sit for the examination. The following day on Tuesday, another KCSE candidate from Ebubere Secondary School in Mumias collapsed and passed away while inside the examination room awaiting to sit his mathematics paper that was to start at 8:00am. Other major incidents that often mar the KCSE process have also been reported this year including several births by girls sitting for their examinations. On day one alone, three deliveries were reported in different parts of the country and reports keep trickling in.

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