Governor Alex Tolgos of Elgeyo Marakwet was left in shock after a drunk forest guard cocked his gun and threatened to shoot the county boss.
The drunk guard was quickly wrestled to the ground and disarmed as he was aiming the gun at Tolgos and his entourage who were touring projects in Chebororwa ward.
The guard dressed in civilian clothes attempted to stop the governor from entering Takwei primary school arguing that it was located in a forest.
He said he would deal with the matter officially with the Kenya Forest Service and the police. The governor later went on with his tour of projects in the area.
Residents of the area accused the rangers of burning charcoal and engaging in illegal logging.
Takwei Primary school head teacher Stanley Rutto said cases of the officers firing in the air whenever drunk were common.
“As from 5p.m every evening, we are treated to gun shots.We are almost accustomed to it,” said Rutto.
He said they shoot in the air frequently causing fear among children at the school.
Area assistant chief Joram Kipruto said the officer popularly known as Omwami in the area has also threatened him in the past.
Ruth Matete says she wronged God by participating in Tusker Project Fame, a show sponsored by an alcohol brand and broadcasted on local TV stations.
Speaking during a radio interview days ago the worship leader at House of Grace church said she got into TPF at a time when she was facing frustrations in her life. She said;
“Around that time, I was so stressed and I had financial difficulties. It was not a good gesture as a Christian. Even then, I knew I was wrong, but because in life we have ups and downs, no one should lie to you that after salvation everything is fine.
Ruth Matete
I had moved out of my father’s house, although I was still in school. It was not easy and my dad is a very strict dad, who would only give me a small amount of money, unlike what I expected.”
“I had lost friends. When I love, I love hard, and so I disagreed with my girlfriends, who I expected so much from but were not there for me.
At that time, one of my friends advised me to try Tusker Project Fame. I hesitated but finally ended up going because of the frustrations of life, without even thinking about my salvation life.”
Matete won Sh5 million from the show in 2012, and she says she was mocked for giving a tenth of the prize money to the church as tithe.
“After TPF, there were so many gigs for me. Most people did not know I was saved. When I went back to church, there was a lot of drama, but I admitted I was wrong.”
In a recent interview, Ruth revealed she is set to walk down the aisle with a Nigerian man of God. She said;
“I hoped God would bring me a man who would stay, someone who would understand my vision, and He has finally answered my prayers, as I am getting married.”
Ruth Matete with her boyfriend beloved John
The man she is set to marry is John Apewajoye, a contemporary gospel music minister and worship leader better known as Beloved John.
A vicious fight between Deputy President William Ruto and Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i yesterday exploded into the open.
The two have been engaged in serious fighting, which has been kept out of the public eye for months, and those aware of it yesterday told the Star that the battle is spiralling out of control.
According to multiple sources, the fights have involved multi-billion-shilling tenders being pushed by Ruto and his associates, which Matiang’i has refused to approve.
The DP’s spokesman, David Mugonyi, when contacted yesterday evening for a response about the tender row, responded furiously,”That’s nonsense.”
Matiang’i is known to be very close to President Uhuru Kenyatta and has his own presidential ambitions.
The latest incident occurred this week when the DP is reported to have asked the Interior CS to award a tender for the supply of police uniforms to other people, not just the National Youth Service.
Matiang’i stood his ground, insisting yesterday that all uniforms will be made by the NYS, as directed by President Kenyatta.
Without naming names, an angry Matiang’i told off a “politician” who wanted a share in the supply of the multi-million tender to supply fabric for the new blue police uniforms.
He was speaking at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development after a meeting with MPs and the boda boda task force.
“The Inspector General of Police, the PS and myself have been under pressure by some quarters, and all manner of thieves, that we should import police uniforms.
“Listen to me very carefully. We will not import police uniforms, go and write another 10 headlines. We will not import police uniforms from any country. We have to promote the local textile industry,”Matiang’i said.
The Standard yesterday reported that police have not been able to get their new uniforms because the fabric is unavailable.
But Matiang’i dismissed the claims, insisting that the government has already paid NYS Rivatex and companies in the Export Processing zones to make the uniforms.
“We will not import police uniforms. No amount of pressure, manipulation or anything will change that position. That style of life has come to an end in Kenya. It has come to an end and no one is going to live that way.
Sasa wewe na wakora wako mahali mlikubaliana mtanunua uniform mtaenda muwaambie na muwaeleze kwamba hatutanunua uniform kutoka kwingine,” Matiang’i said.
This loosely translates to “You and your crooks, wherever you agreed that you will import police uniforms, go back and tell them that we are not importing.”
Ruto and Matiang’i were also engaged in a cold war when the President visited Kisumu last week.
Intelligence sources told the Star yesterday that a governor from Nyanza, known to work with Ruto, ferried people from different parts of Nyanza to one of the venues where President Kenyatta was to address residents.
“Their brief was to heckle Matiang’i because of the boda boda crackdown but Matiang’i avoided the rally and only showed up at the Kisumu State Lodge in the evening.
On Monday Ruto, while speaking in Kakamega, opposed the boda boda crackdown, saying operators are businessmen and should be treated as such.
“There are many boda boda people in Kenya. They too are business people and I have told those concerned not to harass boda boda people,” Ruto said.
Ruto and Matiang’i also clashed in February this year over a multi-billion-shilling tender to supply arms.
The police department had floated a Sh3 billion restricted tender for the weapons. Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinett then drafted a letter recommending that a tender be awarded to a company in Eastern Europe.
A government official aware of the incident said that
“When the CS saw it, he refused to sign and instead asked the IG to provided minutes from the National Security Advisory Council and the National Security Council supporting the recommendation.
The DP then asked Matiang’i why he was sitting on the tender papers but Matiang’i said he was waiting for the minutes, which never came,”
It is also understood that sometime this year the DP asked Matiang’i to approve a deal in which some “investors” wanted to develop prison land. The prison is located in Rift Valley on a huge piece of land.
“The CS asked the DP to arrange for Cabinet approval before he could authorise the investment. The DP was upset and the transaction collapsed,” another source familiar with the duelling said.
One of the most dramatic clashes between the two took place in September 2016 when Matiang’i was then Education Minister.
Ruto’s allies led by two governors and several MPs stormed Moi University to stop newly appointed acting Vice Chancellor Laban Ayiro from taking over. Matiang’i had appointed Ayiro to replace outgoing VC Richard Mibey whose term ended had ended.
But Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago with Elgeyo Marakwet’s Alex Tolgos, said they wanted a fellow Kalenjin, Prof Isaac Kosgey, appointed as they said he had “topped recruitment interviews”.
Ruto then asked Matiang’i to appoint Kosgey but Matiang’i refused, insisting that Ayiro was the most qualified to take over the leadership of the university.
“The CS then wrote a letter instructing himself to appoint Kosgey and wanted the DP to sign it. Ruto took the letter and tore it up,” a source in the Office of the President said.
TV journalist Jacque Maribe appears to be positioning herself to dive into politics, if the latest developments are anything to go by.
The Citizen TV news anchor, who’s currently facing murder charges, threw a birthday party on Tuesday.
The intimate party was held at a restaurant in Kilimani where she invited women from her home county of Murang’a.
Journalist Jacque Maribe with a host of women from Murang’a county during her birthday party at a Kilimani restaurant on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. /COURTESY
Reports from her close associates indicated that the TV siren may be eying the Murang’a Woman Rep seat come 2022.
They include President Uhuru Kenyatta, DP William Ruto, Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja, Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria and Jubilee vice chairman David Murathe among others.
Maribe and her fiance Joseph Irungu, alias Jowie, are facing murder charges in relation to the brutal murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani on the night of September 3.
Many have been wondering if Jacque Maribe and Jowie are still together, a photo of them appearing in court for the mention of their case proves they are.
Jacque has been denied access to her car because Prosecution informed the court that authorities are not done examining it.
Prosecution yesterday informed the court that government chemist is not done analyzing the car due to lack of some reagents and once analysis is completed and the vehicle presented as exhibit it can be handed over to her.
Well, Jacque and Jowie stole the moment as they were spotted sharing an intimate moment. They both hugged passionately as they looked into each other’s eyes. One can clearly tell that despite everything, they still support each other.
Joe raised complaints that he has not been taken for surgery but only been subjected to physiotherapy at the Kenyatta National Hospital and sought to be allowed to seek further treatment in a different hospital.
Irungu had told the court that his left arm risks not functioning if he is not accorded the right treatment in good time. In the event he is not allowed to seek treatment at an alternative hospital, he said, the court should consider granting him bail.
However Dr Benjamin Wabwire who is specialist in plastic and rehabilitative surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital took to the witness dock and said that Irungu does not need any surgery based on tests run by the hospital.
Irungu did not also have any open wound on the hand except scars, he said.
When the case against Jowie and Jacque Maribe came up for mention in court today, a doctor revealed Irungu (Jowie) does not need any surgery.
This was based on tests run by the hospital. Dr Benjamin Wabwire of KNH took to the witness dock after Jowie raised complaints that he has not been taken for surgery but only been subjected to physiotherapy at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
Jowie also sought to be allowed to seek further treatment in a different hospital.
Irungu told the court that his left arm risks not functioning if he is not accorded the right treatment in good time.
However the doctor who is a specialist in plastic and rehabilitative surgery said Irungu did not also have an open wound on the hand except scars, he said.
The tests, the doctor said, revealed that even though Irungu did not have an injury to his nerve, the axons in his nerves in the left hand have been affected.
An axon, or nerve fibre, is a long slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron’s cell body or soma.
Axons are in effect the primary transmission lines of the nervous system, and as bundles, they help make up nerves.
In his view what Irungu needed was a rehabilitative treatment which includes physiotherapy and occupational therapy to help the axons grow back.
The doctor noted that the axons grow back slowly depending on the distance they have to cover which makes it difficult for him to say an exact number of days it will take in Irungu’s case.
The findings he shared with the court are based on an MRI test conducted on Irungu on November 30, he said.
He also noted that if Irungu wanted a second opinion on the matter he is free to seek.
Residents of Karagita estate in Naivasha were left in shock after a 22-year-old girl dumped her two months old baby in a pit latrine.
Quick efforts by a group of youths saw the minor rescued before the woman said to be a flower farm worker was arrested.
At one time, irate women wanted to beat up the suspect over the incident before she was rescued and whisked to Karagita police post.
A woman seeking to relieve herself in the latrine was attracted by the baby’s cries and informed her neighbors who confirmed the presence of the minor.
An elder Patrick Gichuru said that they had to bring down the latrine before one of the youths with the help of a rope descended and rescued the minor.
“Neighbors immediately identified the minor from the clothes she was dressed in and the suspect was arrested and confessed to dumping the minor due to poverty,” he said.
Men are known to be egocentric, that’s undeniable during the Morning Show on Classic 105, most confessed that they would NEVER forgive their cheating wives.
More often than not women forgive men who constantly use the excuse ‘ tuliumbwa hivo’ to cover up their infidelity.
Here is what the listeners had to say on the topic ‘Men, would you forgive your women if they cheated on you?
“I know of a neighbor whose wife cheated on him and got pregnant, but he forgive her and they are happy. Forgive and forget.”
“There is a lot of talk about the disease called Jakadala, which, according to rumours, has terrible signs. Already, a surveillance team is out to ascertain facts,” Health executive Isca Oluoch said on Monday.
“What we currently know is that the disease has been named after a popular musician. What we have are rumours, but we are not taking chances.”
‘I didn’t know this was my last pic with you’ Kenyans mourn Vioja Mahakamani actor Jamal Gaddafi
The surveillance team has focussed on a private hospital in Awendo subcounty where two patients reported their conditions.
“We called the administrator of the hospital and the clinical officer and they were not positive. Our team will start from there,”Oluoch said.
She said the rumour started in Awendo’s Nyarombo gold mines. There has been a gold rush in the area. Other suspected areas are
Komito mines in Rongo subcounty and the gold mining areas of Kuria, Suna and Nyatike. The gold belt region has high STI and HIV-Aids prevalence because of prostitution.
Oluoch said the rumours spread after a patient suffering from penile cancer was admitted to the Migori County Referral Hospital.
“The case we have in the referral hospital is not an STI. The patient has been suffering for the past five years. This is not part of the rumours we get that a patient can succumb to Jakadala,” Oluoch said.
The county government is on high alert and plans are underway to have the national government and other partners intervene.
According to the latest government data on HIV prevalence, Migori is at 13.3 per cent. Oluoch urged residents to adopt healthy lifestyle and practice safe sex.
It’s clear that she might be delivering her bundle of joy soon if the pic she shared is from her baby shower.
Cate is a great, supportive and protective sister to Jacque, and this was evident in the past few weeks, when she stood with her when she was behind bars.
Jacque’s sister has two kids, Jacque Maribe on the other hand is a mother of one, a son.
She is expected to appear in court today over her pending case on Monicah Kimani’s murder, it’s also her birthday today.
Kaligraph Jones is in mourning after Eliud Sagini, an artiste signed under his label Blu ink corp passed away after a short illness.
Sagini died weeks after releasing his new jam ‘Moyo’.
Taking to his Instagram Kaligraph penned
“It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing away of one of Kenya’s greatest and promising talent Eliud Sagini better known to many as Sagini.
Sagini left us this evening of Monday the 17th of Dec. 2018 after suffering a short illness. He was pronounced dead after arriving at the hospital. Your prayers and support will Be highly appreciated in this moment of grief. @saginimusic.”
“Sagini was the most talented Kenyan Vocalist I have ever worked with and it shall remain so even After his unfortunate passing, I shall be posting a series of videos where Sagini who was once signed under my label Blu ink corp was featured. Rest well brother Sagini.”
It’s supposed to be a joyous day but sadly she will be appearing in court but that has not dampened the mood.
Some of her friends took to social media to pen beautiful and heart warming messages on her big day.
Her bff Shix Kapienga wrote
“2018 has been a nightmare for you ma’ but that doesn’t mean 2019 will be the same…with God by your side, everything is possible!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY love. Welcome to your break through season @jacquemaribe ❤️❤️❤️❤️”
Dennis Itumbi also took the chance to celebrate his friends birthday with the sweet message below
“I wrote this one late. Kindly carry it to the car as you go to court today.
That is why I slip this under your door, Happy Birthday Jacque Maribe,
Been standing outside your door, With pen and notebook,
Thinking how Tragic a year you had, Impressed by the Magic you have,
Aware that like someone said, A challenge, only becomes an obstacle when you bow to it.”
So here is my birthday note,
At least one day this year find a very rainy mid-morning, I will come with an umbrella,
So that, I can hold just one raindrop for you, place it on your bicep and watch it roll down.
Dennis Itumbi and Jacque Maribe
I ask for no more, Just a chance to watch you re-introduce yourself in 2019,
With your wounds – Yes,With your visible scars – Yes.
But with fresh stamina.. Undettered passion, Because you are, Jacque Maribe.
Happy Birthday!”
Maribe also received a beautiful cake from her dad outside the court,her colleagues at Royal Media also celebrated her birthday with a scrumptious cake and below are the photos.
David Alliwah and his Vioja Mahakamani counterparts are still in shock after the death of the shows Judge Jamal Nassul.
Jamal died after his girlfriend Grace Namu stabbed him in Mlolongo, Machakos, last week.
Alliwah, who plays the role of a prosecutor in the show, told Word Is yesterday Jamal saw his death coming.
“After the last segment, Jamal said a very long prayer for us, which was unlike him. I asked the audience to stand up and requested Jamal because he was Muslim. He prayed so passionately and even blessed the dead. He then told me to make sure we keep in contact.
I have worked with him since 2016 and our friendship was very close, more like a brother to me. We created a team together because my role and his role were similar. Although we had to appear as judge and prosecutor, we had good unity.”
Alliwah also recounted a day Jamal came to looking agitated.
“Last week during our last shoot, Jamal was very disturbed. I remember his phone was cracked and he told me it was a quarrel with his ‘wife’ because someone had called Jamal at night, so she smashed the phone. I was so close to him and everything that happened in his life,”he said.
Namu, the suspect in the murder, was arrested on Wednesday last week.
“She was not a side chick. Jamal had introduced her to many of us and we knew she was his wife. It was not someone who was intruding in his life,”Alliwah said.
“We have something called blend in the show, and I have blended well with Jamal; he was like a brother. We could fight and laugh. I could feel bad and hit him but then we would laugh. The show has lost the driver.”
King Kaka, who also features in the programme, said Jamal was a happy person and he will be missed.
“We shared a lot with him and Jamal was always happy for the one year we worked together,”
Jamal was the nephew of veteran radio presenter Leonard Mambo Mbotela, who broke the news of his death.
Chameleone took to his instagram to express his love to his wife with this caption
“I celebrate 10 Years in marriage today since 7th | June 2008 we flew helicopters in showcase!!!!!!!! @andreon_atim thanks for accepting me the way I am. I am human and nothing beyond that. God has blessed us abundantly that even my mistake with yours have been lessons for us to grow and celebrate. Many things have changed amidst the way but one thing for sure that never changes is my love for you.”
2. Eric Omondi
Eric has got taste.
He is dating Chantal Grazioli, the two are not yet married but have been dating for years.
Eric is not shy to shower his bae with love and he does so even in public. Isn’t she a lucky woman ?
3. AY
The Tanzanian artiste married Munyana Remmy Reheema in an invites only wedding.
The ceremony was held at the shores of Indian Ocean in Dar es Salaam on February 24, 2018.
He later welcomed his first child in August.
4. Bebe Cool
The list cannot end without us including Bebe Cool, who is married to Zuena Kirema for the last 16 years.
For some one who has given birth to six children, we think that Zuena is all sugar and spice.
Some people don’t easily accept being dumped, and become stalkers, harassing exes through emails and messages.
During the Morning show on Classic 105, a woman confessed how her ex has refused to let her be despite the fact that she is married.
“My ex keeps following me up to now and I am married. I can’t change my number because of him. I have told him to stop calling me. It’s just that my husband understands other wise it would be trouble.
Whenever I tell him to stop calling me but he keeps calling and texting that ‘He wants me back and he still loves me, adding that he doesn’t care whether I am married.
My husband once picked the phone not realizing that it was my ex. On realizing that it was my hubby, the ex went on to lie that me and him were still seeing each other.
He even lied to my hubby that he did not know I was married luckily for me I explained myself and my hubby understood.”
“I had been married from 2010 to 2016 and for all those 6 years I gave up and left my man given that I had given him so may chances to change and he did not.
He calls each and every day, I do not know what he wants.
I am ok without him. I do not need him but he calls me each and everyday despite the fact that he is married.
Men should learn to let go after we are done with them.”
