Nelson Havi Calls For Removal Of CJ Marth Koome And Supreme Court Judges

Nelson Havi wants the removal of CJ Martha Koome and all supreme judges against allegations of misconduct and misbehavior. The former Law Society of Kenya Chairman (LSK) filed an affidavit dated 13th January 2025 seeking the removal of CJ Marth Koome and all Supreme Court judges. He cited on the gross and misconduct that were allegedly made by Honorable Lady Justice Martha Koome the judges and the magistrate vetting board in the removal of Honorable Mr. justice Riaga Omolo in 2012 stating that Honorable Martha Koome cannot see today when the freedom of expression is entrenched in the Constitution of Kenya. The Former LSK chair also argued that Chief Justice Martha Koome has failed to provide leadership and direction for the Supreme Court of Kenya and the entire Judiciary due to her failure to comprehend and grasp the enormous responsibilities of her office as the Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya. The origin of the problem of Honorable Martha Karambu Koome. the Supreme Court of Kenya and the entire judiciary is all there in black and white. Three other cases amongst many, demonstrate gross misconduct and misbehavior by the seven judges of the Supreme Court of Kenya. Nelson Havi stated. There is reasonable apprehension in the legal fraternity and the general public that the recent practice of the Supreme Court of Kenya entertaining and determining appeals from the Court of Appeal on civil and commercial matters where colossal amounts of money is involved but… pic.twitter.com/BHgCLnwUnw — Nelson Havi (@NelsonHavi) January 13, 2025 I don’t understand what would motivate judges of the Supreme Court if not corruption to relegate themselves to the level of taxing officer and start determining the quantum if instruction fees. The former LSK chair cited an example.

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UN Raises Concern After Foreigner Abducted in Nairobi

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The United Nations Resident Coordinator to Kenya, Stephen Jackson has recently raised concerns over the abduction of Maria Sarungi Tsehai, a Tanzanian media personality and human rights defender who was reportedly abducted in Nairobi. Taking to his X account, Jackson noted that the abduction of the Tanzanian national was worrying. The abducted national is said to be a fierce critic of Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu, though the reasons for her abductions are not yet established. It is alleged that Tsehai was picked up by three armed men at Chaka Place in Kilimani on Sunday at around 3:15 pm. Tsehai who was abducted is a media and communications expert and an ardent critic of President Samia Suluhu who does not shy away from exposing and calling out the Tanzanian government. With her huge following on social media specifically on X, Tsehai had exposed the Tanzania Government’s plans to import two airplanes. One is a brand new one for the VIP in Tanzania and the other is for Air Tanzania as a passenger plane. Her abduction marks the second time a vocal East African activist has been kidnapped from an affluent neighborhood in Nairobi in barely three months after Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye was abducted.

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Lydia Tokesi, the lady Who Took Loan to Buy Boyfriend a Car Found dead in Kajiado

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The body of the Moi University graduate who went missing 9 days ago was found in a thicket in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County, on January 12. The 29-year-old Lydia Tokesi had reportedly gone missing for more than one week with the last time spotted alive on January 4 this year. Her mutilated body, which had serious signs of torture, was retrieved at Gataka Forest. Investigations into her disappearance and subsequent murder have officially started and a DNA test is expected to be carried out to ascertain the identity of the body. “The state of the body was so bad. You couldn’t really identify it. It was missing some parts. It was found in a thicket. We’re waiting for the DNA tests to know if that body is Lydia’s. After that, we’ll get to know what happened,” Daniel Shikoli, the brother to Tokesi, told the press. Reports indicate that Lydia was with her boyfriend on Saturday, January 4, whom she had been dating for over eight years. Moreover, Investigations revealed that Lydia stayed with the suspect until the said date when she was reported missing mysteriously. According to the family, Tokesi had taken a bank loan and purchased a motor vehicle for the suspected killer boyfriend who operated it as a taxi in Nairobi. The said vehicle was found abandoned near Lydia’s parents’ home with bloodstains raising questions over what might have transpired. Sleuths have since launched a manhunt for the suspect who is still at large. As part of the investigations, detectives raided the suspect’s house in Ongata Rongai and recovered several exhibits, which they believe will be instrumental in unraveling the details of the murder.

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Tanzania Activist Abducted In Nairobi Freed After Hours Of Uncertainity

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Media editor and Activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai has been freed. Tsehai was kidnapped in Kilimani neighborhood in Nairobi on Sunday afternoon 12th January 2025. According to reports, she was abducted by three hooded and armed men at Chaka place where she had gone to a beauty salon. The three men blocked her taxi and bundled her into a Toyota Noah before driving away. The media editor was released later that evening. This was after the human rights groups such as Amnesty International Kenya and the Law Society of Kenya looked into the matter in haste. With the release, Tsehai shared an emotional video where she appreciated Kenyans and Tanzanians thanking for the fact that she is safe and good. I am safe and God is good. She spoke. According to an interview by Citizen TV, Tsehai’s husband said that they had been living in Nairobi after fleeing Kenya’s southern neighborhood during the regime of Suluhu’s authoritarian predecessor John Magufuli who issued a warrant of arrest against the activist. Mungu ni mwema! Nimepambana na ninyi mmepambana I am now safe many thanks to everyone and I will talk more tomorrow Nawapenda sana!#TutaelewanaTu pic.twitter.com/8t2Jxf9S1d — Maria Sarungi Tsehai (@MariaSTsehai) January 12, 2025 Previously, there had been protest against abductions in Kenya which had become an issue due to increased rate of abductions which began in June during the Finance bill protest 2024. 5 of the abductees were released. According to the reports, the abductees might had posted an Al image criticizing the government.

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Several Kenyans Among Those affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles California

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Several Kenyans have been directly affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles California, according to latest reports. In a recent statement by the Consul General of the Republic of Kenya in Los Angeles, Ezra Chiloba revealed that at least two Kenyan families were forced to evacuate their homes as a result of the calamity. “Following our first update, we are aware that two Kenyan families have evacuated their homes as a result of the wildfires.While no additional evacuations have been reported within our community, we strongly urge all Kenyans in Los Angeles to remain vigilant.” Moreover, Kenyans who happen to be in the inferno-stricken city were urged to consistently monitor updates from local authorities and follow evacuation instructions promptly. The consulate further urged anyone who has a relative affected by the fires to reach out to the consulate via cg@kenyanconsulata.go.ke. The update from the Kenyan Consulate came hours after Kenyan journalist Mukurima X Muriuki went on social media to express concern over the welfare of Kenyans in Los Angeles. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, approximately 2,000 Kenyans live in Los Angeles County. No deaths of any Kenyans in the US have been reported. Notably, President William Ruto issued a statement on Sunday with a message of condolences to everyone affected by the LA fires. “Our thoughts and prayers are with them, and with all the people of the United States of America as they rally to the aid of their compatriots,” the President said, adding “We trust that the indomitable spirit of the American people, anchored in the powerful values that we share, will inspire them with the resilience and determination to recover from the tragedy and emerge even stronger in days to come.”

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Governor Sakaja Announces Free Nairobi CBD Parking on Saturdays

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Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja has disclosed that everyone will be able to park vehicles within the Nairobi Central Business District on Saturdays without fear of being charged any fees. “Yes, parking is now free on Saturdays. You can come to town, park your car, and not pay anything. Previously, only Sundays were free, but now we’ve expanded this to Saturdays as well,” Sakaja said in a statement. The move according to Sakanja was part of his county government’s effort to ease the financial burden on Kenyans while also maximising revenue collection during business days. “This ensures we maximise revenue collection on weekdays while allowing Nairobians to enjoy free parking over the weekend.” Following this new directive, motorists will not be required to pay parking fees in the Nairobi CBD all weekend. In 2024, City Hall temporarily issued a waiver to private motorists on paying parking fees in the Nairobi CBD, in line with the Tax Waivers Administration Act. A gazette notice signed by CEC Charles Kerich revealed that the waiver was in line with the governor’s recommendation and concurrence. Previously, motorists could spend up to KSh1600 in parking fees alone during the week, but that figure could drop significantly following the waiver. Last week, the governor also issued a notice to hawkers within the CBD, detailing specific lanes and roads where hawking was disallowed.

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MCA David Kimele Leting Throws A Lavish Party after scoring D- in KCSE

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Kipkenyo Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA), David Kimele Leting, on January 11, hosted a ceremony inviting his ward residents to celebrate scoring a mean grade of D- (Minus) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education 2024. The MCA was among the 962,512 candidates who sat for the recently released KCSE examinations after registering as a private candidate. Leting revealed that he had not attended any classes and had instead sat for the examination for the sake of attaining a KCSE certificate, thus the excitement for the D Minus. “I am ahead of over 480 candidates who have already wasted 15 years to go to school. I have never gone to any school, even tuition,” he noted. According to the MCA, he expected to score an E, so it was necessary to have the celebratory city. His results shared with the media consist of 4 Es in Mathematics, Geography, Chemistry, and English and two D minus in Kiswahili and Christian Religious Education. Moreover, his best-performing subject was Biology in which he scored a surprising C minus. “In Biochemistry, I scored C minus and nobody here received C minus because studies are very difficult.When I saw that Kiswahili was not bad, I told myself I would get an E Plus but many told me that that was not an available grade but I put in more effort and was so proud of scoring D minus.” In 2020 Leting sat for the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education and scored 150 marks out of 500. His results inspired him to take his education further, leading to the momentous results that he now believes have given him job security.

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Hawkers Ready To Protest After Sakaja Enforces CBD Restrictions

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Hawkers in Nairobi have declared protests against CBD’s ban that was lifted by Governor Johnson Sakaja. Gachagua had issued a warning against the hawkers on January 6th, 2025, not to hawk within Nairobi CBD and further directed them to sell in the backstreets of the town and lanes within the CBD. The new directive also required the hawkers to hawk only from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm from Monday to Friday. With the new regulations, the hawkers’ association vows to march to city hall to demonstrate against the new regulations, stipulating the right to conduct businesses without restrictions. They have argued that they have families and cannot be expected to leave when they have responsibilities. However, the business community is also against arguing that the overcrowding of hawkers discourages their customers from entering CBD. While stating their argument, they also emphasized that they are not against the hawkers but rather wants their designated business spaces adding that they pay taxes to operate regularly.

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Law Society Of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo and Frankline Wallah Join New Femicide Taskforce

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President William Ruto has assigned LSK President Faith Odhiambo and Citizen Tv journalist Franklin Wallah to be part of the 34-member task force that will probe the growth in Gender Based Violence (GBV) and femicide cases. This was announced in gazette notice which was issued on Friday 10th January 2024. The Head of State mentioned that the task force would assess, review and recommend measures that will curb GBV and femicide cases. There are existing gaps in prevention, response, investigations, prosecution, data management and survivor support systems in GBV and femicide cases. Such egregious violations pose a threat to our national security as well as strain the nation’s social fabric. A part of the Gazette Notice stated. With the new appointment, the Head of the Republic also tasked former Deputy Chief Justice Nancy Baraza to chair the taskforce. Other members included Edna Ngare, Nobert Talam, Linda Musumba, Anthony Nzioki, Anne Ngetich, Wangu Kanja and Gloria Wawira among others. The new task force will review reports of ongoing cases, invite written submissions from the public and work collaboratively with NGAO. The group will also be expected to develop report within 90 days and report to Deputy President Kithure Kindiki through the Gender Principal security. According to reports, the authorities have recorded over 90 femicide cases over the last few months.

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Moi University Students Face Disruptions As Lectures Launch Fresh Strike

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Moi University staff members launch fresh strike adding more stress to students. The strike which began last year August was suspended but it hadn’t been less than a month since. The joint staff unions UASU and KUSU released a joint statement launching their strike on Friday 10th January 2025. Following a meeting of all members of Staff of Moi University, it has been decided that the industrial action commenced last year in August 2024 be resumed with immediate effect. The notice stated. The immediate strike meant withdrawal of all the services of the employer as stated by UASU and KUSU. This means staff are withdrawing all their services to the employer. This regrettable action is occasioned by failure of the employer to adhere to the Return-to-work Formula signed between the parties. The notice further stated. The deal which had been signed before included the government’s commitment to fully implement the 2021-2025 collective bargaining agreement (CBA) which is valued at Ksh. 9.7 billion and the implementation would occur in three tranches as follows: Ksh 4.3 billion covering nine months up to June 2025 and Ksh. 5.4 billion disbursed in two installments of each Ksh. 2.7 billion. Moi University Lecturers’ on strike again. The only thing certain in Moi University is the constant unending strikes. Other important things such as uninterrupted learning are unheard of. 9th year medical students are seeing the 10th year approaching faster than ever. pic.twitter.com/ak3IUB3pGt — Ian Limo (@IanIanlimo10) January 10, 2025 With the new strike notice, all stuff members will stay away from their workstations until further notice from the unions.

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