MP Proposes Law Change to Restrict Raila and Protests On Tuesday, May 2, Member of Parliament for Mbeere North, Ruku Geoffrey Kiringa, revealed the specifics of a bill he is sponsoring in the National Assembly to redefine how demonstrations will be conducted in Kenya. Ruku stated that the bill that will be presented to the house for debate will include a list of protest types, nature, and methods of protesting. The representative for Mbeere North desires that the police be given more authority to deal with those who violate the Public Order Act, particularly the leaders of such demonstrations. “I…
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Kenya Kwanza Urges Choice: Bipartisan Talks or Protests, Azimio Decides There has been a snag in the bipartisan discussions between the Kenya Kwanza and Azimio la Umoja committees.This is a result of the continuation of disputes over the composition of a bipartisan committee and the resumption of demonstrations called for by the Azimio coalition. The 14-member committee was scheduled to meet today, but it was canceled after the Azimio team failed to show up and demanded the withdrawal of Elda’s representative Adan Keynan. George Murugara, a representative for the Tharaka party, criticized Azimio in a press conference at the parliament…
Sabina Chege to Succeed Uhuru as Jubilee Party Leader Sabina Chege, a member of parliament nominee, was named acting leader of the Jubilee Party on Tuesday, May 2, replacing former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Kanini Kega, a member of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) and an ally of President William Ruto, confirmed the appointment while speaking in his capacity as Secretary-General outside the offices of the Jubilee party. However, he competes for the role of secretary general with Jeremiah Kioni, who is on the side of Uhuru. This competition has been going on for some time. Kioni and Kega have…
Waihiga Mwaura Joins BBC after Leaving Citizen TV Waihiga Mwaura, a Citizen TV journalist who has won multiple awards, will be joining the British Broadcasting Corporation after serving for the past 14 years at Royal Media Services. Mwaura is currently the Managing Editor, Multimedia, at Royal Media Services. On Tuesdays, she hosts Citizen TV’s News Night, which is a primetime political news program that receives a high number of viewers. On Tuesday, he provided notice of his departure.”My time at Royal Media Services (Citizen TV) has come to an end after 14 incredible years, and I want to thank everyone…
Bipartisan Talks Stalled Over Keynan’s Inclusion in Kenya Kwanza Team. The Azimio la Umoja coalition has declined an invitation to attend a meeting to discuss ways in which the government and the opposition can work together to resolve the issues that are causing contention. The Tharaka Member of Parliament George Murugara, who is also the team lead for Kenya Kwanza in the bipartisan committee, wrote a letter to the Azimio Member of Parliament Otiende Omollo on April 28 inviting him to a meeting of the co-chairpersons and House leadership. According to the statement made by Murugara, the agenda for the…
Police use teargas on Azimio MPs attempting to access President Ruto’s office. A camp that had been set up by members of parliament affiliated with the Azimio la Umoja Coalition at the entrance to President William Ruto’s office at Harambee House has been dispersed by officers of the police force. Members of the delegation included Stewart Madzayo (Senator for Kilifi), Enoch Wambua (Senator for Kitui), Robert Mbui (Member of Parliament for Kathiani), Rosa Buyu (Woman Representative for Kisumu), Edwin Sifuna (Senator for Nairobi), TJ Kajwang (Member of Parliament for Ruaraka), and others. ALSO READ: Heavy Police Presence in Nairobi for…
Paul Mackenzie Re-Arrested After Release on Bail: Reasons Explained Paul Mackenzie, a cultic pastor, was re-arrested on Tuesday, May 2, after being temporarily released by a Malindi court. Pastor detained and scheduled to face terrorism charges at Shanzu High Court in Kilifi County.In addition, prosecutors sought Mackenzie’s detention for three months while the Shakahola massacre investigation continues. Six suspects who were apprehended alongside the controversial pastor Paul Mackenzie were also unconditionally released. On Monday, May 6, 2019, Paul Mackenzie Nthenge will appear before the chief magistrate’s court in Malindi. In a ruling delivered at the Malindi Law Courts, the Magistrate…
Lawyer Cliff Ombeta: ‘Sadaka Ni Pesa’ Claims Jealousy Behind Pastor Ezekiel’s Arrest Pastor Ezekiel, according to Cliff Ombeta, was the target of preachers who resented his growth and offerings. Ombeta, who joined Pastor Ezekiel’s legal team, stated that they would prove that their client was a victim of propaganda and was not responsible for any deaths in Shakahola or Mavueni. Attorney Danstan Omari stated that Pastor Ezekiel’s arrest was the result of pure hatred from their client’s haters, comparing it to Jesus’ temptation by the devil. Mombasa Pastor Ezekiel Odero’s attorneys have vowed to prove to the world that their…
Pastor Ezekiel’s Assistant and Followers Protest Outside Court On Tuesday, May 2, there was a commotion outside of Shanzu Law Courts in Mombasa. This was a result of the presence of hundreds of followers of Pastor Ezekiel Odero who had crowded the premises. They demonstrated their disapproval of the arrest by praying and making appeals for Pastor Gillack Odero’s release, and they were led in this activity by his assistant, who is also his brother. On Tuesday, May 2, pastors Ezekiel Odero and Paul Mackenzie were scheduled to appear before the Shanzu Law courts to answer charges of inciting violent…
Parents Worried as School Opening Nears After Pastor Ezekiel Paid their Children School Fees “Tutafanya Aje” It has recently come to light that Pastor Ezekiel Odero used his vast estate to fund charitable causes. The founder of the New Life Prayer Centre and Church had enrolled a large number of needy students in his scholarship program. The recipients of the cleric’s scholarship are uncertain of their return to school as classes begin next week due to his arrest. Counties of Homa Bay Pastor Ezekiel Odero’s trials tend to take a toll on many people, including the school-aged children he sponsors.…