Murkomen Claims No Kenyan Has Died In The Hands Of The Police Since Ruto Took Office

CS for Interior Kipchumba Murkomen has claimed that no citizen has been killed by police since President Ruto became the President of Kenya. His statement disregarded the fact that there were documented deaths during the anti-finance bill protests. Murkomen’s statement came days after Law Society of Kenya, Human rights and other firms including fellow Kenyans raised their concerns about abductions and killings. According to the reports, the cases of abductions since the anti-protest in June was recorded to be over 82 while 29 still missing as of December. It was reported that those Kenyans were being abducted in broad daylight and among the reasons was because they criticized the government online. According to the reports, during the anti-protest, several people were killed on live camera, especially those who journeyed to protest in State House to stop the Bill from being implemented. Murkomen recently said that no citizen had been killed by police under Ruto’s administration. Since President Ruto took reigns of office, there is no single citizen who has been killed by police, nor has there ever been a policy of killing people the way we used to see bodies in River Yala and others in River Tana. Since he took office in two years, nobody has been killed. The Interior Cabinet Secretary said.

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Babu Owino Wants the National Assembly to hold a Special sitting to tackle the issue of Abductions

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Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has requested a special sitting in the National Assembly to tackle the current issue of abduction in kenya. The MP wrote a letter addressing the Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula on Sunday, December 29. Babu Owino noted that the public was unsettled since the whereabouts of some of the individuals remained unknown to date. According to the MP all the individuals who went missing had one thing in common – they openly criticised the Kenya Kwanza Government at some point. “There is growing public anxiety over the role of state agencies in these abductions, particularly the involvement of the National Intelligence Service (NIS), the Inspector General of Police, and the role of telecommunications companies. In light of these disturbing developments, I request that the National Assembly urgently convene a special sitting before the scheduled vetting of Cabinet nominees.” Babu Owino believes the sitting will offer a platform to bring several key stakeholders in national security to book. He went on to note that the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Director of Criminal Investigations Amin Ibrahim and the new Cabinet Secretary for Interior Mr Onesmus Murkomen needed to answer pressing questions regarding the state of security in the country. However, Last week IG Kanja openly distanced the country’s security agencies from any wrong-doing in the alleged abductions – sentiments which thoroughly angered Babu Owino, who called for the IG’s resignation. CS Murkomen also 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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MP Oscar Sudi threatens to sue Morara Kebaso Over Photo With Kasmuel McOure

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Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi has threatened to sue activist Morara Kebaso over alleged defamatory remarks. In a demand letter shared by his lawyers, Limo and Njoroge Advocates, the MP accused Kebaso of sharing a photo showing Sudi engaged in conversation with Kasmuel McOure to his 280,000 followers on X account with a caption he considered defamatory. “We act for Hon Oscar Kipchumba Sudi, the sitting Member of Parliament for Kapseret Constituency, whose stellar reputation, earned through years of public service and business acumen, you have maliciously and recklessly defamed through your publication on the X platform (formerly Twitter) dated 22 December 2024 at 11.21 AM,” the law firm stated. The lawyers also indicated that Morara violated the law by defaming Sudi through direct reference and innuendo. The controversy arose from Kebaso’s post on December 22, where he shared images of Sudi alongside artist Kasmuel McOure. According to Sudi through his lawyers, the accompanying text suggested that Sudi was involved in the tragic killing of Gen Z protesters for personal gain during the anti-finance bill demonstrations, sparking significant public reaction due to Kebaso’s large following on X. The law firm went on to issue three demands on behalf of their client to Kebaso, amongst them a written, unconditional, and unreserved apology. Other demands were an immediate admission of liability and an express undertaking to not publish any defamatory photograph or statements that can be inferred by innuendo referring to Sudi again. “We are going to file a lawsuit in the coming week from Monday, December 30, 2025, to Wednesday January 1, 2025, thereabout, after Kebaso indicated that he would not heed our demands.”

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Gachagua Sends A Message to President Ruto After Nyandarua Chaos

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has recently sent a message to President William Ruto few hours after an attack on him during an event in Nyandarua. Through a statement, Gachagua warned Ruto against actions that undermine the Constitution and cautioned him against disregarding the will of Kenyans. “To President Ruto, no amount of intimidation or violence will stop the Kenyan people from criticising you, demanding for good governance and accountability, or asking you to respect democracy and the rule of law,” Gachagua noted. His message to the president came a few hours after an alleged attack during a thanksgiving prayer service at Shamata Ward MCA Gitau Njamba in Nyandarua that led to police using tear gas and firing gunshots. He was forced to scamper for safety with his envoy when the commotion started. The event took a wrong turn when Nyandarua Senator John Methu addressed the crowd before a fracas disrupted his speech and a teargas canister was thrown at the dais while he was speaking. This caused a commotion, with the crowd dispersing in different directions. Fortunately, the area residents took the initiative to escort the alleged attackers out of the event and Gachagua expressed his gratitude.

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Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i’s Daughter Ties The Knot With Uhuru Kenyatta In Attendance At Nairobi Ceremony

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Former President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta has attended Fred Matiang’i’s daughter’s wedding. Fred Matiang’i is the former Cabinet Secretary for Interior. This the former President of Kenya shared in a candid post. The wedding was not only graced by President Uhuru Kenyatta but also other dignitaries and guests such as Kalonzo Musyoka and Governor Amos Nyaribo to celebrate the union of Wendy Bochere Okengo and Frankline Kashindi Luseno in Nairobi County. Marriage is a wonderful journey that needs love, trust and respect from both partners. Wendy and Frankline, as you begin this new part of your lives, I hope your home is full of peace and joy, and may your relationship be an example to others. The former Head of State stated. He also reflected on the significance of family in strengthening societal bonds. Today’s celebration reminds us of the importance of togetherness and the values that bind us as a community. Uhuru Kenyatta added. The event included colorful performances that highlighted the couple’s journey together. The Former President further stated that it wasn’t just a celebration of love but also of the strong connections that brings families, communities and the country closer.

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William Ruto Makes Fresh Cabinet Reshuffle As Musalia Mudavadi, Aden Duale Reassigned

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President William Ruto has assigned Cabinet Secretaries Musalia Mudavadi, Aden Duale and Salim Mvurya additional appointments as acting Cabinet Secretaries. The changes were announced on Thursday 28th December 2024 by the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. In the changes, Cabinet Secretary (CS) Musalia Mudavadi who is the Prime CS and the CS for Foreign Affairs will also take charge as the CS for Information Communications and the Digital Economy. Aden Duale who is the current CS for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry will also take charge in Agriculture and Livestock Development. On the other hand, Mvurya who is the CS for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports will also handle the Ministry for Trade and Industry. The new assignments followed President Ruto’s cabinet reshuffle on December 19th which are yet to undergo the requisite parliamentary approval process which came after the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua making Kithure Kindiki the former CS for Interior as the new Kenya Deputy President. During the reshuffling, Kipchumba Murkomen was moved to Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Mvurya nominated the CS for Interior while Lee Kinyanjui nominated as the Minister for Trade. The National Assembly is set to vet the Ministry approvals on January 14th, 2025.

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President Ruto Breaks Silence, Appeals To Parents Amid Rising Cases Of Abductions

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President William Ruto has broken silence on the rising cases of abductions. The Head of State spoke during the gracing of the Odi Genowa Governor’s Cup 2024 at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay County. While speaking during the event, the President urged parents to monitor and protect their children. These children are a blessing. The Head of the Republic said. As a government we will do our part, and the issue of abductions will end in the country so the youth can live in harmony and the youth can become people of integrity and respect to move the country forward. He added. Still at the event, the President made lofty pledges to the people of Homabay starting with Ksh. 2 million cash gifts to all 66 teams that participated in the tournament. While 29 people are still missing, a total of 82 people has been abducted since the anti-finance bill protests in June. Ruto’s remarks on abductions came after pressure on the government from several firms including Law Society of Kenya and the Kenya National Commission of Human Rights.

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Ichung’wah to DCI: Enforce Law On Social Media Insults And Defamation

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Parliament Majority leader Kimani Ichung’wah has called on Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to tackle social media abuses with stronger enforcement. This he said on Friday 27th December 2024. The Member of Parliament requested that security officers should use guidelines of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act of 2018 to enforce law on those insulting leaders through social media. Arrest them, make it public and take them before the courts of law so that it becomes a deterrent to those misusing computers, Al not only to insult but also to uncivilized things. He spoke. He added that the DCI must make use of the laws that were created and enated in Parliament in 2018 and implement the law to end the shenanigans of people insulting each other with impunity and imagining nothing can happen to them. To the youth, have respect. Even if you do not respect me as a leader then respect the families of those leaders. You might not like Speaker Wetangula but remember he has a parent. The Kikuyu Constituency Member of Parliament further noted. This was due to the rising cases of abductions in Kenya which was alleged due to the insulting leaders such as putting a post on X showcasing the President in a coffin and allegdly termed as criticizing the government. 29 people were already reported missing and Kenyans seeking for answer while other demonstrating. Their whereabouts is a shocking matter in Kenya which makes people to be afraid of their lives.

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South Korea’s Acting President Han Duck Impeached Amid Political Crisis

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South Korea’s National Assembly have voted to impeach the acting President Han Duck Soo. The impeachment took place on Friday 27th December 2024. This was two weeks after the Korea Parliament released President Yoon off his duties. He had declared marital raw decree on December 3rd which left the country shaken and sparked mass protests. The impeachment motion was filed on action President Han after he refused to fill three vacant seats in the Constitutional Court which was set to adjudicate Yoon’s impeachment trial. However, he defended is choice on Friday not to appoint new justices, urging the ruling and opposition parties to first reach an agreement before appointments can be made. With his impeachment, total of 192 lawmakers voted yes which meant his impeachment as only 151 votes were needed in the 300-member legislature. During the impeachment, a commotion occurred since the Speaker had stated that only a simple majority would be needed to approve the impeachment motion against Han. Will suspend my duties under relevant laws to avoid further confusion and uncertainty. Prime minister Han stated claiming that he respected the decision. Accepting the decision, the finance minister and Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok is now the acting President.

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ODM’s vice chairman MP John Ariko Allegedly arrested by officers from the DCI

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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has recently claimed that one of their party members and a member of the National Assembly was arrested by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). In a statement on December 26, ODM alleged that Turkana South MP John Ariko, who is also the party’s vice chairman, was apprehended by officers in Eldoret. “DCI officers in Eldoret have this evening arrested Turkana South MP Mr. John Ariko, our National Vice Chairman without any explanation,” part of the statement read. According to ODM through the statement, the MP was subsequently taken to Central Police Station in Eldoret Town while the reason for the alleged arrest was yet to be made public. ODM continued to fire a message to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, demanding to know why their vice chair was arrested. Known for his loyalty to former ODM party leader Raila Odinga, MP Ariko has often avoided controversy in the political scene, although he often voices his passion for the people of Turkana through his official social media pages. His arrest follows the online outrage over the mysterious disappearances of several social media personalities.

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