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Maina Njenga Refutes Claims of Alliance With President Ruto In Mt. Kenya

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Ex-Mungiki leader Maina Njenga has declined claims that he is allegedly President Ruto’s new ally for Mt. Kenya. The ex-Mungiki leader came to limelight after the impeachment of former DP Rigathi Gachagua . There were speculations that he was poised to tackle Gachagua. I am aligning with Kenyans. Right now, we want unity. I was an Azimio person.  Maina Njenga stated. Speaking on Hot breakfast show, Njenga Maina dismissed accusations made by Gachagua which stated that he was allegedly the resurgence in the region of a gang sponsored by State. The former Deputy President urged his allied Members of Parliament to petition to the International Criminal Court (ICC) the alleged resurgence of Mungiki. He wants to take me to the Hague, yet he is toothless. That is just yapping.  Njenga said. Njenga also condemned the growth of abductions in the country recounting on his own experience. I have been a victim of abduction; I was taken in for 7 days when planning Raila-led protests. I was taken with hooded men just before dinner, driven for 3000 kilometers. It is not a good thing; the government should stop.  The ex-Mungiki leader recalled. His remarks come in the midst of political activity in Kenya when leaders are positioning themselves in key regions ahead of the next general elections.

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Martha Karua Declares Candidacy For 2027 Presidential Election

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Narc Party leader Martha Karua has revealed intentions for Presidency in the 2027 general elections. This she said on Friday 10th January 2025 during a burial ceremony in Kianderi, Kirinyaga County. Karua stated that she was no longer going to be anyone’s running mate and confirmed her bid for Presidency.     I want to tell my good former Senator Daniel Karaba that I’m beyond any running mate position, I will be going for the top seat come the next election.  She spoke. Martha Karua also noted that the recent wave of abduction might had been conducted by people believed to be police officers who are supposed to protect the people and therefore warned President William Ruto’s administration government, to allegedly stop the abductions as she noted that the kidnaping and disappearances largely affects young people. The Narc Party Leader had contested for the presidency in 2013 elections who emerged the 6th in the race where Former President Uhuru Kenyatta was elected as the President of Kenya. In 2017, Karua tried to contest for the Kirinyaga Governor’s seat but lost to Anne Waiguru. In 2022, she got victorious as she was picked as Raila Odinga’s running mate of which they lost to President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

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Murkomen Vows To Tackle Social Media Abuse With Legal Action

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The Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) has threatened legal measures against social media misuse by youths. This he said in Uasin Gishu while in the presence of the Head of State. Recently, there was a viral online display of President William Ruto in a coffin claiming that online AI generated images had become an online playground for online users to the government. The CS criticized church leaders and parents to defend the bad behavior by citing an example of a child. There are those making those pictures with our leaders in coffins; I want to ask every parent particularly church leader, to defend this bad behavior. If your child goes to school and another child whom they share the same class sends a picture when your child has been put in a coffin, will you still defend that behavior? CS Murkomen stated. He said that posting such pictures would simply state that ‘I will kill you’ which is wrong as people are clapping for the behavior that has been perpetuated for a long time. We are going to relook at this behavior, and we will make sure we charge all those who are using this social media to threaten others because if we don’t do so, we will not have an orderly country, we must bring order to our country because we want Kenyans to live in a country of order.  Murkomen added. President William Ruto also commented towards the matter condemning political leaders and parents for tolerating online abuses against government officials as well as allegedly inciting the youth.

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President Ruto Confident of 2027 General election Win

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President William Ruto has expressed confidence in clinching a second term in office.  “I don’t see any competition.” According to the president, until now he is yet to see any serious competition in the next general election, noting that the competition is between himself and his track record. “Until now, I’m yet to see any serious competition. Competition is between me and my track record. I haven’t seen any other competition.” The head of state went on to state that many think that he has failed because things are taking too long to work forgetting that he found this country in a bad state. “Many think I have failed because things are taking too long to work, yet I found this country in a very bad state.” Notably this is the first time the president has spoken of the 2027 polls, amid rising criticism online. His powerful message comes amid a barrage of mobilisation following the Gen Z-led protests of June 2024, seeking his ouster.  What started as opposition against the controversial Finance Bill 2024 ended up as a clarion call for Ruto’s ouster, with the theme ‘Ruto Must Go’ becoming constant in many gatherings, political even within entertainment occasions.

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US President-elect Donald Trump To Be Sentenced In Hush Money Case

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The 45th President and President-elect Donald Trump might be sentenced on Friday in New York hush money case. The Supreme court said in their 54th ruling. Donald Trump was convicted in May for falsifying business records over payment to his lawyer at that time, Lawyer Michael Cohen to reimburse a $130,000 hush money payment mode to adult-film star Stormy Daniels in order to keep her from speaking out about an alleged affair before the 2016 election. According to CNN, high court on Thursday 9th January 2024 rejected Trump’s emergency request to delay the proceeding which could lead to a sentence days before he is to be inaugurated as a President for the second term. Judge’s ruling the case included Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh said they would have granted Trump’s request, but Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett joined the court’s three liberals to side against the President-elect. Judge Juan Merchan had ordered the sentencing in the case for Friday morning but signaled that Trump would face neither penalties nor prison time. The sentence hearing is scheduled for Friday at 9:30 a.m. where Trump will appear virtually according to sources.

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Morara Kebaso Breaks silence after Claims That He Files Nil Returns

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Renowned Kenyan Activist Morara Kebaso has finally broken his silence after reports that the government had gone after him over unpaid taxes. In a statement January 9, Kebaso called out the public nature of the probe despite tax matters being a private matter. “Tax matters are private and confidential. I don’t know why mine is being investigated in the media.State agencies should not be weaponized to silence voices of truth and accountability. This is a clear attempt to push me to my knees so that I agree to collaborate with corrupt leaders in the mismanagement of our country.” According to the activist, the entire process was a political witchhunt which he believed was clear to Kenyans. “Kenyans are very wise they can differentiate a genuine tax investigation and a political witchhunt. I will continue to speak truth to power without fear.” Kebaso moreover distanced himself from a company namely Igrow Digital Enterprise stating that it was a youth group registered in 2014 by his campus mates but it never took off due to lack of funding. “For the record, I do not own Igrow Digital Enterprise. It is a youth group that we registered as schoolmates in 2014 when we were in the university.The business never started because we did not get the capital to start.  We hoped to get money from the government through the Youth Enterprise Fund but never got it.” His response came hours after it was reported that the taxman was going after his businesses over Ksh 27 million in unpaid taxes over three years. According to the report, Kebaso has three bank accounts for his real estate and furniture businesses and one registered to him.

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MP Kimani Ichung’wah Stirs Controversy, Refuses To Aplogize To Governor George Natembeya

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Majority Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah has stood firm and out not to apologize to Governor George Natembeya. Governor Natembeya had sent a letter dated 6th January 2024 and demanded an apology through three newspapers or a lawsuit would be filed over the remarks he made during Moses Wetangula’s mother’s burial in Kabuchai. The latter dated 8th January stated that Ichung’wah had been traumatized by the situation and that the remarks he made did not amount to defamatory citing some of the statements made by Natembeya in the past. I am telling you people that upon being sworn in, the President was handed the constitution, the Bible and what else? a panga. Wasn’t he given a sword what for? To butcher and slaughter people. And he has delegated all those powers of slaughtering people to us.  Natembeya had vocalized. When I talk with my CS in Nairobi, CS Fred Matiang’i (Former Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of interior and coordination of National Government) I inform him that we have murdered fifty, and we want to ferry them, or else let the hyenas have a celebratory feast. I swear in the name of the Almighty God that this is the truth.  A statement also vocalized by Governor George Natembeya. BREAKING NEWS: Bwana it looks like 2025 is the year everyone will be climbing down with the other at the first sighting. Governor Natembeya has been told to govern his mouth before trying to govern others. Bwana mimi siwezi ambiwa hivo. pic.twitter.com/EzZBm4vJ5S — Gabriel Oguda (@gabrieloguda) January 9, 2025 The letter from Ichung’wah’s lawyer also stated that Natembeya had appeared to cheer and affirm the statements that he now claimed to find defamatory. Ichung’wah therefore warned Natembeya not to proceed with any legal action or be subjected to a high-voltage legal counter.

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Moses Kuria Explains Why He Can’t Forgive Rigathi Gachagua

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Moses Kuria who serves as President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor has revealed never to forgive Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. This his spoke in an interview on Citizen TV Jeff Koinange Live. In the interview, Moses Kuria was asked why he seemed to celebrate Gachagua’s impeachment, but he replied first by stating Rigathi Gachagua was his friend, but he would never forgive him. Kuria termed his reasons for not forgiving him were rubbing off Mt. Kenya’s value and reducing their identity. In the same way, he accused Gachagua of unfulfilled promises Ruto’s administration made to the people during the campaign period. After two years, how do I run away from commitment that we made together?  Kuria said. Rigathi Gachagua is my friend, we served together. I was his boss in the Transport Committee where I was the Vice chair because I was his senior. His late brother was my friend. We campaigned together; we were on that truck together around the country campaigning for Kenya Kwanza Administration.  The Senior economic advisor stated. He argued that Rigathi Gachagua with absolute respect as his boss and was even not supporting his impeachment not until he was left with zero options. Moses Kuria said that he was not a member of Parliament anymore and even when he was a Minister his impeaching authority was the National Assembly. So, when somebody goes there and says, By December, all of you will be dead men and women walking, is that very wise? That was my first problem.  Kuria added. He further said that threatening and blackmailing leaders instead of helping them grow was crime number one.

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Nertherlands King And Queen Set For Historic State Visit To Kenya In March 2025

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King Wilem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of Netherlands have scheduled to make a three-day State visit. The visit will take place from March 18th to March 20th, 2025. The visit will be a first State visit to Kenya with invitation from President William Ruto to discuss on strong and long-standing relationship. According to Dutch royal palace, the priority will be to foster new partnerships and deepen existing collaboration in areas such as sustainable agriculture, water managements and climate. Trade and investment are also expected to be discussed during the visit with economic missions focusing on Agriculture and water. The royal visit will be expected to strengthen ties between the two countries and Kenya’s role as a strategic partner for Netherlands in addressing global challenges. Apart from that, the two countries have worked together within the UN and other international organizations with acting goals related to democracy, the rule of law and independence of the judiciary. Netherlands and Kenya have also worked together on challenges relating to peace and security, climate change and food security.

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Parliament To Convene Special Sitting On January 16

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The Members of Parliament have been summoned for a special sitting on January 16th to key national issues. The notice came from the National assembly speaker Moses Wetangula who said that the sitting was granted after a request from the Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah and Minority Leader Junet Mohammed. The sittings will commence on 10am for the morning session and 2.30 pm for the afternoon session. The notice was stated on January 8th, 2025. Standing Order 29 of the National Assembly Standing Orders provides that whenever the house stands adjourned, the Speaker may, on the request of the Leader of the Majority Leader Party pr the Leader of the minority Party, appoint a day for a special meeting of the house.  The notice began. On 3rd January 2025, I received and acceded to a request from the Leader of the Majority Party to appoint Thursday 16th January 2025 as a day for special sittings of the National Assembly. The Special sitting will be held in the National Assembly Chamber, Main Parliament Buildings.  Speaker Moses Wetangula stated. The members of the National Assembly will be expected to consider the meditated version of the County Governments additional Allocations Bill (Senate Bill No. 19 of 2024) subject of the meditation process. The National Assembly will have Special Sittings on Thursday, 16th January 2025. MPs will have a morning sitting starting at 10.00am and an afternoon sitting starting at 2.30pm to consider business as follows; 📑The mediated version of the County Governments Additional… pic.twitter.com/MFLuipWZTp — National Assembly KE (@NAssemblyKE) January 8, 2025 The lawmakers will commence debate on the report of the Departmental committee on labor on its consideration of nominees for appointment as chairperson and members of the committee on Appointments on its consideration of nominees for appointment ad Cabinet Secretaries. The house will also consider in Committee of the whole House of the Start-up Bill (Senate Bill No. 14 of 2022) and the Persons with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bill No. of 2023). The notice stated.

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