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Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has been prevented from exposing further details regarding recorded conversation between him and Merry Nkatha. "I have just gotten to my residence after a long day of tying up the subsequent episodes being 5B, 5C, 6 A, B and 7; only for my security to notify me that a court order has been served upon me ostensibly gagging further release of the expose," Sonko tweeted. Sonko further stated: "At the moment, I do not wish to involve her any further in regards to providing information that is linked to any and all of these cases that have been floated by virtue of audio and video evidence; and it is my sincere wish that." Sonko was stopped from further expose after Nkatha demanded protection over his threats. She alleged that she was grabbed by heavily armed men. The woman had alleged that he was forced to implicate High Court Judge Said Chitembwe and lawyer Cecil Miller at gun point.

Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe was bashed online over his latest pronouncement that makes it mandatory for Kenyans to be vaccinated in order to get government services. The order that will be effective from December 21 made Kenyans to react, terming the move as dictatorial. Below are some of the remarks posted by Kenyans on Twitter: Dan Munanga: "Mutahi Kagwe should tell us first who ate Covid 19 funds hii story anaipoteza tu hivi hivi then he come with threats " Nahashon Kimemia: "Ati Mutahi Kagwe amesema no govt services for the unvaccinated? How can you threaten people with withholding services that are either poorly delivered or nonexistent?" Cyprian Nyakundi: "Why is the government forcing Kenyans to get vaccinated? We shall challenge Mutahi Kagwe’s in court." Paulo Jakadawa: "Having listened to CS Mutahi Kagwe, I feel like reminding Kenyans something but I will not do it that we had the same threats with huduma number and we are still her...

Kenyans are quite innovative on social media, and there are numerous hilarious words that are widely used by most of them online. During the celebration of KDF day at Kahawa garrison, even president Uhuru Kenyatta cracked Kenyans ribs when he suggested that the curfew should continue as it has led increased number of new born children and that he wants the country’s population to continue going up. Online Jokes mostly quoted by Kenyans  ‘Babe I have been locked inside a pizza joint along Kimathi road.’ The joke has been mostly in use in the recent days after a lady was locked in a washroom.  ‘If ladies can cheat on soldiers who carry grenades, bombs and guns, what about you with a laptop bag?” This joke is directed to those guys who are left by their girlfriends, edifying them that winning a woman’s heart isn’t directly related to strength. ‘Before making any serious move with a lady take her to a club and see the number of bouncers, who hug her,’ the joke is direc...

The only magic towards attracting Raila’s confidence is through consistent support. Those who have wavered in supporting him have lost the trust bestowed upon them. Raila Odinga’s favored friends Junet Mohamed: The Suna East law maker is purportedly the most trusted political ally of Raila. Junet was the only ODM member who accompanied the Party Leader during the much hyped handshake, alongside Raila’s daughter Winnie. Most of Raila’s friends, including Orengo, were not aware of the handshake until the news was publicized. Junet is the current National Assembly minority whip courtesy of ODM. Ali Hassan Joho: He is the most loyal supporter of Raila Odinga. He recently shelved his presidential ambitions and has started campaigning for Raila. He hosted the opposition leader after the infamous ‘swearing in’ at Uhuru Park.  SK Macharia: The proprietor of Royal Media SK Macharia has shown his open support to Raila’s quest for presidency for a long time. Macharia w...

President Uhuru Kenyatta allegedly attempted to use his proximity to opposition boss Raila Odinga to plot for his downfall alongside the deputy president William Ruto. Emerging details indicate that what initially was meant to be a tete-a tete between the scions of Kenya’s founding fathers turned out to be a conspiracy to shortchange the ODM leader and reduce his influence in the succession race.  Sometimes at the course of the year, Siaya Senator James Orengo issued a salvo directed to State House operatives and top civil servants of a plot to strangle the defunct BBI debate by igniting succession talks. Interior PS Karanja Kibicho was put on the frying fire, when the firebrand Senate Minority Leader told him to stay away from succession talks as BBI was the way to go, before anything else. The nullification of BBI on the grounds of constitutional illegalities was a major blow to Raila Amollo Odinga. ODM had viewed BBI as a document that would have put an end to post e...

As 2022 succession battle gains momentum in Kenya, leaders drawn from Mt Kenya region have become more concerned of their political future and survival. Mt Kenya region is predominantly occupied by the agikuyu, ameru and aembu communities. The region has produced three out of the four presidents. It boosts about the tyranny of numbers, thus making the region a battle ground for leaders from other region seeking to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta.  Central alone produced Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta as presidents. The only other Kenyan president drawn out of the region was Daniel Arap Moi. In the recent past, the region has gone against the tide of State operatives as a sign of revolt over what they term as negligence from the government, despite electing one of their own to the much coveted seat.  Deputy President William Ruto has taken advantage of the brewing rebellion through making serious political forays in Central and its vicinity. ODM leader Rail...

T he Independent Election and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has begun preparations for 2022 general elections in Kenya. This comes in the wake of the appointment of 4 IEBC Commissioners by President Uhuru Kenyatta to replace the election officials who had resigned. IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati held a consultative meeting with the media at Mombasa on Monday where he briefed the nation about his commission’s preparations. Chebukati confided the plans to guide IEBC operations. The election plan has been put on the public domain. The commission chair stated that two-third gender rule will be adhered to. IEBC pledged to scrutinize Party’s nomination process to ensure the adherence of gender parity. The Constitution of Kenya prescribes that general elections should be held after every five years on the first Tuesday of August.  Chebukati pressed for more funding to finance the election preparations. He also told the media that they will be given access to the entire electoral process t...