Inside reports have revealed that diamond Platnumz negotiated Ksh 1.2M for every minute he performed at the Azimio la Umoja political rally.

Sources reveal that the organisers were charged $100,000 (Sh11.9million) for the 10-minute performance.

The money was reportedly paid by a Tanzanian tycoon who wanted to support Azimo la Umoja Presidential candidate Raila Odinga.

One of the key negotiators was said to be Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho.

“Kindly this is off the record, but the conversation to have Diamond perform at Raila’s rally had been in the pipeline for three weeks. The performance was actually sponsored by a tycoon in Tanzania.

"I am not sure if the tycoon is a businessman or a politician but clearly it seems it's someone well known to Azimio's principals. However, what I’m sure of is that Diamond was paid $100,000 for the Kasarani performance,” the source divulged.

In 2021, Diamond Platnumz's manager Sallam SK revealed in an interview that the musician's rate card is dynamic and subject to price increases.

Kenyan musician and Mathare MP Aspirant Bahati has revealed that he has spent Ksh 33M for his campaign and has a budget of Ksh 10M for elections day.

Speaking during an interview with Plug TV, Bahati said it costs around Ksh 50M to campaign as an MP in Kenya and he has raised the amount through support from his supporters as well as donations.

The musician added that he has campaigned for about 3 months since there were many obstacles especially from the zoning where Azimio la Umoja had asked him to step down for the ODM aspirant.

Bahati is hopeful that he will win the members of parliament seat on 9th August and he hopes to push his political career to the presidential level in 2037.

Maria actress Dorea Chege has disclosed that she dropped out of the Nairobi Womens'representative race due to the constant threats she was receiving.

Speaking on an interview with Buzz Central, the actress said she has high ambitions in politics as she is a natural born leader but since she wasn't ready to deal with the threats, she decided to quit.

Dorea added that in numerous occasions she received calls where some politicians were willing to bribe her inorder to step down while others asked her to support them.

"People approached me and they told me they are willing to give me a certain amount of money for me to step down, while others wanted me to help them with campaigns, I was not sure of what I wanted plus I wasn’t ready to deal with all those threats, so I backed out."

The decision to join politics for her started as a joke when her videographer made political posters for her and when they went viral, she decided to follow through.

Although she decided to quit this time, Dorea Chege's political dreams are not over and she is ready to try next time.

Kenyan hip hop artist Octopizzo has declared his support for roots party presidential candidate professor George Wajackoyah saying he is the only aspirant with a practical manifesto.

Speaking during citizen TV Twitter session, Octopizzo said the roots party manifesto resonates with the youth and his ideas are a solution on creating jobs and generating an income for the country.

"I haven’t heard the best manifesto apart from Wajackoyah, and I’m saying Wajackoyah not to be sarcastic but because I think for the first time in so many years of listening to politicians campaigning, his manifesto was about economics. Everything was about ‘if we do this, we will make this money. If we do this, we will pay this…’ Before it’s just been tribal, or ‘this person is bad, I’m better than this. I’m not corrupt…’”

Octopizzo added that the Manifesto of planting marijuana for exports as well as snakes is a better guarantee that the youths will get jobs and a better income rather than the manifestos proposed by other candidates who are promising jobs without guaranteeing how they will happen.

Roots party presidential candidate professor George Wajackoyah has featured in Oga Obinna's new music video 'wababa'.

The song describes best the lives of young girls who are looking for older men 'wababa' to finance their expensive lifestyle.

Professor George Wajackoyah recently attended KulaCooler show where he was interviewed by Obinna and their relationship must have grown tighter to an extent of working together.

After the interview, Wajackoyah casually called Congolese singer Koffi Olomide where they had a friendly talk. The renowned singer was surprised that the radio presenter was a good friend to the presidential aspirant when he was given an opportunity to talk to him over the phone.

Professor George Wajackoyah has been very flexible, interacting with the youths, campaigning in clubs and taking interest in the common ways of life.

Crystal Asige has been nominated to the senate by ODM party as a candidate to represent people with disabilities in an Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) nomination list.

Asige, who is a visually impaired artiste, has been proposed together with her male counterpart Kakiri Achieng.

The artist became famous after being signed as the first woman under popular record label sol generation where she featured in the hit song 'Extravaganza.'

Starehe Mp Charles Njagua ‘Jaguar’ has also been nominated to National Assembly under the United Democratic Alliance ( UDA) party.

Azimio La Umoja Presidential Candidate Raila Odinga through his spokesperson professor Makau Mutua has said he will not attend the presidential debate set for 26th June but will instead attend a televised town hall meeting at Jericho Social hall in Nairobi.

"On the day of the debate, Raila will take part in a televised town hall at Jericho Social Hall in Nairobi’s Eastlands with ordinary Kenyans to offer our solutions to the challenges facing the country and common people,"

The letter further states that their opponent lacks basic decency and they Azimio has no interest sharing the same podium with a person who will say or do anything for power.

"Our main opponent has proven over the course of his career that he will do and say anything in his ungovernable greed for power. Today, as his campaign flails and supporters abandon him, he has become desperate, That is why we do not intend to share a national podium with a person who lacks basic decency. As is well known, our opponent has traversed the country hurling epithets at us and other key national leaders, including vile sexist attacks."

The debate would have pitted Raila against Ruto and Prof. George Wajackoyah (Roots party) and David Mwaure of Agano party (either on the same podium or in a two-tier format).

Pastor Nganga has added to the list of Kenyans who are criticizing Roots presidential aspirant manifesto of legalising bhang in the country.

Speaking during a sermon, the pastor said he wasn't going to attend a protest to pray against Wajackoyah as people have planned since he has the power to speak out his mind.

" Mimi sitafanya maandamano ati kuombea hiyo Jambo. Niko na uwezo wa kusema nitacontrol Kwa anga. Nitakupiga na kitu hujawai ona,You don't care but we will show you that you care. Hautaleta laana Kenya ya kuua watoto na bangi. Ati Kenya sasa tupande bangi, Ulaaniwe na Ufe Kabla ya Wakati Wako". He said.

The controversial preacher added that Kenya is a Christian country and things like bhang and snakes cannot be normalised.

Professor George Wajackoyah has in the past received criticism especially from the church over his manifesto.

The high court has cleared former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko to Vie for the Mombasa Gubernatorial Seat.

The IEBC had initially cited Sonko's impeachment from office as Nairobi county governor as the main reason he was denied clearance.

At the same time, the former Nairobi governor did not present a certified copy of his degree certificate.

IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati had cited Article 75 (3) which states: “A person who is removed from office on contravention of Chapter 6 of the Constitution is disqualified from holding any other State or public office whether elective or appointive.”

Mike Sonko had gone to court to petition the judgement which he termed unfair for the people of Mombasa.

Mr Sonko had further argued that failure by the county returning officer to receive his original degree certificate and its certified copy was part of an intentional ploy to delay its submission past the timelines indicated.

The former Nairobi governor also Wanted a declaration that he is duly qualified as a candidate for the seat of Mombasa governor in the August 9 polls.

A three-judge bench comprising Justices Olga Sewe, Stephen Githinji and Ann Ong’injo, sitting at the High Court in Mombasa, delivered its judgment today.

Conservationists have disregarded the idea of roots party presidential candidate professor George Wajackoyah of profiling snakes and hyenas as animals that would generate income for Kenya.

“Those reckless statements by Roots party presidential candidate Prof Wajackoyah have really given appetite to poachers and they are now looking for hyenas and his statement that snakes’ venom has value is endangering lives of people besides putting snakes at the risk of poachers,” Holistic Wildlife Management Project Manager Antony Leaduma said.

Antony Leaduma has threatened to sue George Wajackoyah in a court of law if he doesn't remove hyenas and snakes from his manifesto, a move that has been supported by residents of Samburu county.

“As a community living in Samburu County, we will fully support Leaduma to move to court to protect wildlife. Our county earns a lot of money from tourism because of wild animals like hyenas,” Pastor David Lenakuapusi said.

Conservationists argue that George Wajackoyah should find a way to protect wildlife which will in turn generate income from tourists who visit the country.

Former Presidential Candidate Peter Gichira has expressed doubts on Roots party presidential candidate George Wajackoyah's Citizenship which has made him write a letter to the British High Commission for clarification.

"has come to the attention of our client through various sources that the said candidate at one time was a prospective candidate and vied for a seat as a Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom, specifically Tottenham, before he was disqualified on account of lacking a wife.For one to qualify to vie in the United Kingdom, one of the key considerations is that one must be a British citizen."

Peter Gichira seeks to find out if George Wajackoyah was a British citizen and whether he renounced the British citizenship inorder to qualify to vie for presidency in Kenya according to the constitution.

The Kenyan Constitution under its provisions on Citizenship and Leadership provides that A person is not eligible for election or appointment to a state office unless the person is a citizen of Kenya, A state officer or a member of the defence forces shall not hold dual citizenship.

Peter Gichira has urged the commission to respond urgently before the ballot papers are printed ahead of the general elections in August.

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has followed through with his promise to ensure former boxer Conjestina Achieng' is admitted at a rehabilitation centre to aid in her recovery.

Mike Sonko secured Conjestina Achieng'an admission at the Mombasa Women Empowerment Network Hospital in Miritini where she will remain until she is fully recovered.

The move by Mike Sonko comes shortly after Conjestina's son Charltone requested him to come through for his mother who is has been battling mental illness for a while.

As Sonko promised to help Conjestina, he condemned Kenyan leaders who are busy campaigning instead of helping the former boxer who once flew the Kenyan flag high.

Harman Grewal is a Kenyan born entrepreneur with ideas to change the political game in Nairobi. The candidate who is vying under Safina party has an outstanding CV that has left many surprised.

In the past, he has worked as a lawyer, engineer, teacher, web developer, Ai developer and a national athlete for Kenya.

He has created solutions to help solve leading social issues in Kenya in the hope of ending the need for charities in Kenya. Having worked with several charity organizations in the past, he has gathered knowledge on how to tackle the issue.

Harman Grewal has constructed tech solutions that will help the people of Nairobi by providing free education, healthcare services and build several job centres both digitally and physically.

He is recognised for developing the first Ai lawyer in Africa and for his unique economic model, the Hybrid Economic Model.

Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant Johnson Sakaja has admitted that he did not complete his studies at University of Nairobi.

Sakaja who was pursuing a degree in Actuarial science said he dropped out of school due to lack of school fees and as years went by, he was embarrassed to resume his studies. He added that this was the reason he instead chose to pursue a degree from Team University, Uganda starting 2012. He pursued the degree for five years.

The Nairobi senator spoke on an interview with Spice FM today Friday, after the revocation of his degree by the Commission of University Education (CUE) on Thursday.

The commission through its secretary and CEO Prof Mwenda Ntarangwi told IEBC chair Wafula Chebukati that the degree was “ineligible for recognition”.

Sakaja insisted that the move is political and was aimed at preventing Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission from gazetting his name.

Roots party presidential aspirant Professor George Wajackoyah has added other ideas for increasing the country's income if elected president in August polls.

Professor George Wajackoyah launched his 10 point 'Tingiza Miti' Manifesto yesterday at the Kenya international Convention Center.

To complement bhang farming, the lawyer added that he will export hyena Testicles To China for medicinal purposes.

“1,000 male hyenas have 2,000 testicles. I hear the testicles are medicine to the Chinese. The testicles can fetch more money than even Ganja, one testicle is almost Ksh 6Million so we will export hyenas and their testicles.

In his ten steps to freedom manifesto, the candidate added that money generated from bhang farming, the sale of dog meat ,snakes and hyena Testicles will clear the country’s external debts and afford each citizen KSh 200,000 in annual dividends.

Meru County commissioner Fred Dunga has banned the sale of Bows, arrows and spears in the region, ahead of August elections.

He also warned that the sale of pangas and Somali swords will be monitored, saying traders dealing in these items will be under police watch.

“I have asked the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the police to be on the lookout for traders dealing in these items because they are the weapons criminals use to unleash terror on other people,” Mr Dunga said.

Speaking on Wednesday during a peace drive, he advocated for peaceful elections and warned those planning violence during political campaigns.

Gospel Singer Bahati has revealed that he has received many offers including Ksh 50M to step down from Mathare Member Of Parliament Race.

"People have come with offers they want to pay me to step down. They have offered me millions, up to Ksh.50 million. They know that when they get to office they will regain the money,” Bahati said.

Speaking on an interview with Radio Citizen, Bahati said his opponents are not residents of Mathare and have no idea what the people need.

Bahati speaks after a wrangle with Azimio la Umoja who announced Anthony Aluoch as the preferred candidate.

The singer, who is new in politics has maintained that he is not stepping down from the race which he is contesting on a jubilee ticket saying he can't be compromised.

Singer Bahati has been removed from Mathare Mp bid after Azimio One Kenya Coalition settled on Anthony Aluoch to fly their flag.

ODM secretary general Edwin Sifuna during a meeting between ODM and Jubilee said Bahati will step aside from the race since Anthony Aluoch is their preferred candidate.

"Zoning was done perfectly even here in Mathare we have agreed that its an ODM zone. We only have one candidate in Mathare and that is Anthony Oluoch, this young man called Bahati is my younger brother and we will talk. I will make sure that we find him another position within the Azimio government.” said Sifuna.

Rachael Shebesh also asked Bahati to work with the larger government asking him to emulate Tim Wanyonyi who stepped down for Polycarp Igathe.

Roots party presidential aspirant Professor George Wajackoyah has advocated for planting of Bhang on Nairobi Expressway in am attempt to utilize the space in a more beneficial way.

Speaking yesterday, Wajackoyah who has been advocating for legalization of marijuana for medicinal and industrialization purposes said  planting of Bhang in place of the flowers will benefit the country more.

“There are flowers planted where you are standing, for beautification purposes. That is a place which can yield regulated bhang. Even the things we have on Nairobi expressway, flowers that have died. Why do we need all that yet people are dying? All that will be bhang,” he said.

Wajackoyah says that bhang will improve the economy of the country and it's export will help clear the existing debts.

Roots party presidential aspirant Professor George Luchiri Wajackoyah has been cleared by IEBC to vie in the upcoming 2022 elections.

IEBC had earlier rejected Professor Wajakoyah’s application after he failed to raise the required 2,000 signatures per County in at least 24 Counties.

IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati says that Wajackoyah has met the required number of supporters to contest in the general elections in August.

In his statement, professor Wajackoyah said he is seeking to push his presidential bid across the country.

Wajackoyah who is a lawyer by profession has promised to legalize bhang for medicinal and industrialization purposes once he is elected as the president in an attempt to grow the country's economy.

Kenyan boy band Sauti Sol and Azimio la Umoja presidential candidate Raila Odinga are now in talks to resolve the dispute over the alleged use of their song without permission.

The band had threatened to sue Azimio la Umoja for using their song 'Extravaganza' during the announcement of presidential running mate without their consent.

The debate on whether the political party had rights to use the song attracted alot of attention with Azimio responding that they used the song to appreciate the band and show love.

In a bid to mitigate the situation, the lawyers from both sides have decided to work together to solve the issue amicably according to a statement provided by Sauti Sol's lawyer Moriasi Omambia.

“I would like to confirm that the Raila Odinga Presidential Campaign and their lawyers are working with us, the @sautisol legal team, to resolve the infringement matter at hand. We acknowledge their willingness to quickly resolve the matter at hand,”

I would like to confirm that the Raila Odinga Presidential Campaign and their lawyers are working with us, the @sautisol legal team, to resolve the infringement matter at hand. We acknowledge their willingness to quickly resolve the matter at hand.

— Moriasi Omambia (@moriasi_o) May 20, 2022

Celebrated Kenyan writer Ngugi Wa Thiong'o's play is back after it was banned 32 years ago.

I will marry when I want was first produced in 1977 but was banned six weeks later with claims that it portrayed post colonial struggles. It was later banned in 1990 and 32 years later, it is expected to grace Kenyan theatres.

The play will be staged in both Kikuyu and English from May 12 to May 29 at the Kenya National Theatre.

It was set to be cast under Nairobi performing arts studio but delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic.

“We are finally bringing the play to the Kenyan theatres after delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. By the time pandemic struck, rehearsals were on and we had to put everything on hold,” Nash Stuart, Nairobi Performing Arts studio director.

some of Kenya’s actors including Martin Githinji, Angel Wairimu, Nice Githinji and Annestella will be starring in the play.

The play is set in post-colonial Kenya and features prominent themes on hypocrisy, corruption of religion, capitalism and politics. The play follows Kiguunda and Wangeci as they try to navigate through a post-colonial Kenya where issues of poverty, theft, low wages, the gap between rich and poor are seemingly as bad after independence as they were before.

Sol generation artist Benson Mutua Muia alias Bensoul Has Released a tribute song in honour of former Kenya president Mwai Kibaki.

The song titled 'Kibaki Atabaki' highlights the achievements of  the former president during his time in office and the legacy he has left behind he also remembered the late president as a good example who didn't joke around during serious business.

The singer did not forget the free education that the former president introduced which has enabled many to acquire education and become great members of the society.

In the song, Bensoul also included clips of the former president where he encouraged Kenyans to work hard and not fight over resources.

'Don't waste time quarrelling, arguing and competing because there is room for everyone of you please".

Mwai Kibaki died on 21st April 2022 and will be laid to rest today in Othaya Nyeri County.

Listen to the song below

The former president of Kenya His excellency Emillio Mwai Kibaki has passed on at the age of 90 years.He served Kenya as the third president from 2003 to 2013.

The news of his were confirmed by the president Uhuru Kenyatta in a televised address to the nation.

In his speech, the president remembered Mwai Kibaki as a person who earned abiding respect and affection of the people of Kenya and other nations throughout the world. He was a brilliant debator whose eloquencewit and charm won the day, time and time again.

Mwai Kibaki contributed to the restoration of multiparty democracy in the country. following his death, president Kenyatta has ordered that flags be flown at half-mast from today until the day he will be given a state funeral.

He has left behind four children Judy Wanjiku, Jimmy Kibaki, David Kagai and Tony Githinji.

The president of comedy Eric Omondi is not happy with musicians, comedians and other artists who have declared their interest in Politics.

Speaking on an interview with kenyans.co.ke, Eric Omondi said Artists ditching their original calling to join politics is a sign of greed and they are just after money.

" You are confused. If you are a musician, sing. If you are a comedian, make us laugh. If you switch to politics, you are a thief. Stick to your gift, stick to your calling. Unafanya nini parliament, that's greed we know you are after money stop confusing God's given talent, He can bless you with more money". 

The comedian however added that he has no problem with artists who are working with politicians without running for political seats themselves.

The message comes after several artists have announced their interests in various political seats as we approach the general elections in August.

Davidson Ngibuini alias DNG clinched the UDA ticket yesterday as the Woodley MCA.

DNG who is a radio presenter, hype man, actor and entrepreneur announced his entry into politics a while back where he shared his passion about leadership and governance.

He had stated that how we are being governed as a country is bad and his active involvement in politics would ensure good leadership, servant leadership and good governance.

In the UDA ticket nominations that took part yesterday, DNG won the ticket against his competitors.

Sharing the happy news on Instagram, he thanked his supporters for standing with his vision.

"Good morning team DNG, we clinched the UDA ticket yesterday!! Thankyou for the phenomenal support, yesterday we proved that the voice of the majority is unshakeable, and the majority of the voters in Woodley Kenyatta golf course Ward want change", He wrote.

NCIC has appointed popular sheng master Alessandro Olocho alias Madocho as the new brand ambassador. He was appointed to help spread a message of peace to all youths and especially those living in the slums ahead of the August 9 polls.

Speaking after his appointment, he advised the youth to stay positive especially during the election period.

“My message to the youth out there is to stay away from crime and negative energy. Be positive-minded. Let us not use bad words during the election period.”

The appointment came after the commission blacklisted a number of terms that could possibly contribute to hate speech during this period.

Among the terms banned are hatupangwingwi, madoadoa, uncircumcised, kama noma noma, eliminate, fumigate, watu wa kurusha mawe, uthamaki ni witu (the kingdom is ours), watajua hawajui and more.

Famous blogger Robert Alai Onyango has withdrawn from his initial bid for Member of Parliament seat Nyando constituency to Member of County Assembly Kileleshwa Ward.

Alai revealed that lack of resources have pushed him to drop out of the race for Mp seeing he is in competition with people who have funds readily available to them.

"Most of us newcomers in elective politics are faced with a lack of adequate resources unlike our competitors who have the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) at their disposal,"  He said.

Speaking further about his decision, he said there is a political gap in Kileleshwa that he needs to fill by addressing the many challenges facing the ward.

"I have lived in Kileleshwa for the past four years. And after my research, I realised that there is a gap in the leadership of the ward. That is why I have declared interest to fill that particular gap," He added

The blogger also added that he is using the ODM ticket the same party he was using to vie for the MP seat

Nairobi Water and Sewerage director and politician Karen Nyamu has announced that she will vying for the Nairobi seat in the 2022 polls.

Nyamu was on Monday, November 29 endorsed by Deputy President William Ruto to contest the seat on a UDA ticket.

The expectant mother of two was welcomed to the party by the DP in a meeting graced by LSK president Nelson Havi and EALA MP Simon Mbugua.

“I was honoured to be officially endorsed by the UDA party to contest for Senator position in Nairobi County 2022

”We fully support William Samoei Ruto’s vision to change our economic model in the interest of Kenyans. Bottom-up is the plan,” she stated.

Gospel singer Smith Mwatia, alias Rufftone also announced his plans to vie for Nairobi senatorial seat come 2022.

Speaking recently, the musician said he is doing a campus tour across the country before he officially ventures into politics.

“This is not political but the duty is about the souls. I believe God called me to serve Him in different ways

“The young generation is distorted and misplaced and a parent, it gets to a point you get mad and try to sort the issue rather than pointing fingers,” he said. 

Rufftone added that people have been made to believe that campus life is all about drugs and bad life.

“As a gospel minister, it is a way of trying to bring sanity to the current generation. Most of these vices are introduced from Primary school, normalised in high school and are perfected in our campuses

“For you to solve the issue, you have to start by going where the problem has been perfected before going to where they introduced it,” he said. 

Comedian and radio host Phelix Jalang’o has announced his exit from radio.

Speaking on the recent episode of his Bonga Na Jalas YouTube series, the radio presenter disclosed that he will be resigning from Kiss 100 come 2022.

Jalang’o confirmed he will be tendering in his resignation letter on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.

According to Jalang’o, he will be forced to leave the station as dictated by the Kenyan electoral laws which demand one to resign from their official jobs as they join politics.

The radio host insisted that he will resume campaigns immediately after leaving Kiss 100 in a bid to secure the Langata Parliamentary seat in the upcoming General Election.

”Get ready to replace me when I leave Kiss. I will be leaving on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.” Jalang’o told MCA Tricky. 

Recently, Jalang'o urged people to stop calling him Mheshimiwa until he earns the title.

Through her Instagram page, the radio host revealed that life his journey to parliament is becoming more fascinating and he can’t wait to get into the lawmaking house to serve the interest of his people.

He explained it confuses him a great deal to be called Mweshimiwa while the people he is yet to represent are despondent and struggling in life yet there is nothing he can do to help their situation.

“Everyone now calls me mweshimiwa and i get surprised and confused. How do you call yourself mweshimiwa when the people you represent are still hungry, angry, hopeless and almost giving up in life

“How do you sleep in peace knowing you are mweshimiwa and there is nothing to show for it? I hope I don’t forget people if i get the chance. That’s why my slogan is h humanity and people. Don’t call me mweshimiwa until I earn the name,” Jalas said.

Gospel singer Smith Mwatia, alias Rufftone has announced his plans to join politics.

Speaking recently, the musician said he is doing a campus tour across the country before he officially ventures into politics.

Rufftone who has been in the music industry for more than 20 years said he wants to mentor the young generation.

The musician will be vying for the senatorial seat in Nairobi county.

"This is not political but the duty is about the souls. I believe God called me to serve Him in different ways

"The young generation is distorted and misplaced and a parent, it gets to a point you get mad and try to sort the issue rather than pointing fingers," he said. 

Rufftone added that people have been made to believe that campus life is all about drugs and bad life.

"As a gospel minister, it is a way of trying to bring sanity to the current generation. Most of these vices are introduced from Primary school, normalised in high school and are perfected in our campuses

"For you to solve the issue, you have to start by going where the problem has been perfected before going to where they introduced it," he said. 

Thia comes a week after comedian MC Jessy announced that he would contest for South Imenti parliamentary seat.

The announcement comes days after he received an endorsement from the constituency’s elders on Saturday, November 6.

“This weekend I was grateful and humbled by the elders that raised me and who are from my home constituency of South Imenti when they honored and bestowed on me the blessings and responsibilities to lead South Imenti Constituency as the Member Of Parliament,” he stated

Media personality Felix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o has urged people to stop calling him Mheshimiwa until he earns the title.

Through her Instagram page, the radio host revealed that life his journey to parliament is becoming more fascinating and he can’t wait to get into the lawmaking house to serve the interest of his people.

He explained it confuses him a great deal to be called Mweshimiwa while the people he is yet to represent are despondent and struggling in life yet there is nothing he can do to help their situation.

“Everyone now calls me mweshimiwa and i get surprised and confused. How do you call yourself mweshimiwa when the people you represent are still hungry, angry, hopeless and almost giving up in life

"How do you sleep in peace knowing you are mweshimiwa and there is nothing to show for it? I hope I don’t forget people if i get the chance. That’s why my slogan is h humanity and people. Don’t call me mweshimiwa until I earn the name,” Jalas said.

This comes days after Jalang'o revealed that he will resign from radio presenting on February 9, 2022, to focus on Lang’ata parliamentary seat.

Speaking in a radio interview, Jalas said his number one manifesto is to fight corruption that has always been a threat to development in the country.

When asked when he will surrender his long-time radio job to start official campaigns, he said it without a second thought:

"I will quit my radio job on February 9, next year," he said. 

Popular comedian Jasper Muthomi, popularly known as MC Jessy, has announced that he will vie for a political office come 2022.

In a statement dated Monday, November 8, the comedian announced that he would contest for South Imenti parliamentary seat.

The announcement comes days after he received an endorsement from the constituency's elders on Saturday, November 6.

"This weekend I was grateful and humbled by the elders that raised me and who are from my home constituency of South Imenti when they honored and bestowed on me the blessings and responsibilities to lead South Imenti Constituency as the Member Of Parliament," he stated.

Accompanying the message, MC Jessy shared two photos of him and the elders while holding a spear and a shield.

The entertainer is seeking to succeed the incumbent Kathuri Murungi who is serving his second term since he got elected to the position in 2013.

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Former Inooro TV news anchor Muthoni Mukiri forced to pull down meme and deactivate her account after Deputy President William Ruto's supporters came to her guns blazing.

Muthoni Mukiri deactivated her post which was deemed as ridicule to the second in command after backlash.

On her Facebook account, her post which seemed to ridicule Ruto's attempt to utter Kikuyu greetings during his Mt Kenya campaigns landed her in trouble, forcing her to pull it down in less than 20 minutes.

"Only legends will understand," she captioned her post.

DP Ruto followers did not take it lightly and a heavy backlash came in tow with Ruto's supporters accusing her of being disrespectful to the DP.

Though she deleted the post, she was later forced to deactivate her Facebook account after angry hustler nation fans went to the comment section of her other posts, firing warnings.

On her Instagram page, she had also restricted comments on her Instagram account.

Police investigation into the murder of 4 kasarani men who were found mutilated and dumped in Kijabe forest have revealed that the four lived rich with unexplained source of wealth.

Frank Obegi, Elijah Omeka, Fred Obare and Moses Nyachae led a lavish lifestyle which people believe was funded by money they acquired from conning unsuspecting individuals through cryptocurrency fraud. Close friends have disclosed they warned them against living a life of crime but they never listened.

Neighbors and family were shocked after learning the details of their careers since they believed the money was from online writing.

When the bodies of Obegi, Omeka and Nyachae were found in Kijabe Forest, Mr Adamson Furaha, the police boss in Lari, said that they were in bad shape, having been badly mutilated.

One of them had been partially eaten by wild animals. Their private parts had been cut off and it seems they died through strangulation.

Their close associates also revealed that the four were very close and they usually took flights around the country and bought bottles of expensive drinks whenever they were with friends.

Embakasi MP Paul Ongili, alias Babu Owino recently interviewed his wife, Fridah Muthoni in a rather rare and unique sitting.

Describing it as a rare opportunity, Babu sat down with Muthoni, where they discussed about her upbringing and educational background..L

She spoke about her school life after Babu put her on the spot, asking about her performances in KCPE and KCSE.

“I got 443 out of 500 marks then I joined Loreto Limuru where I scored an A-minus in my KCSE. I later joined the University of Nairobi where I pursued a Bachelor of Economics alongside an accounting (CPA) and a business management course,” she said.

After her internship, Muthoni was employed at a local bank but her passion was elsewhere and that is how she started her entrepreneurship journey.

“I decided to pursue my passion which is fashion and that is how I started my fashion brand. I loved to draw and design even in high school but after joining employment I decided to revert to what I love,” she said.

During the interview, Babu also asked Fridah why she chose to get married to him despite his shortcomings.

“You are a good man. You have a heart of gold and I was able to see that from the first day I met you. I could tell that you are a good man 

“I always saw your goodness and the fact that I was understanding of your background. How many of us make it out of a slum,” Muthoni said.

In April this year, Muthoni confessed her undying love for him with a lovely social media post.

Taking to her social media pages, she penned a heartfelt compliment for the lawmaker thanking God for giving her such nice a husband.

“My soulmate: my truest smile, my best friend, my always and forever, the love of my life. I’m so grateful to God everyday for the real, timeless, deep, unconditional, true, and boundless love that we share. No words could truly express just how much I love you,” she wrote.

The two have been together for over 10 years.

The love birds met at The University of Nairobi when the MP was the chairman of The University of Nairobi Student Association (UNSA), formerly SONU.

ODM leader Raila Odinga's daughter Winnie Odinga has jokingly said that she will get married in State House after her father is sworn in as President come 2022.

Speaking while her dad was meeting Mount Kenya Youths at The University of Nairobi, Winnje assured Kenyans that she will be ready for the rite by then.

“Tell them that I said, Winnie Odinga will get married in 2022, on the lawns of State House, And you are all invited, so if you want that to happen, go register to vote,” she said.

This came months after Winnie opened up on how she once moved out of her parents’ home ‘like a thief’.

“I am an independent person. I came from living in America where I had the freedom to do what I wanted to do at any given time

“I come back home and mum says I can’t go out, she questions the time I wake up. So I left like a thief, I left at night," she said.

That move left her barely on talking terms with her parents forcing her to turn to his late brother Fidel to pay her fees as she planned to pursue a Masters degree at the United States International University (USIU).

Unfortunately, Fidel passed on before her enrollment date.

"I didn’t have money, so I went to Fidel, and he agreed to pay the school fees. I was to join the school in the second week of January but unfortunately, he died on January 4th," she added.

Former K24 TV news anchor Mwanaisha Chidzuga has opened up about being married to a politician, saying it comes with pressure.

Speaking recently, the media personality emphasised that things get even tough when the politician is good looking because he will be loved by everyone.

Chidzuga also disclosed she will be joining politics come the 2022 General Election.

"Pressure. Especially if he is handsome, he will be loved by everyone. You just have to know your person though and above all trust each other," she said. 

The Swahili journalist also revealed she wants to try her luck in politics although did not disclose which position she wants to take up.

Chidzuga elucidated that her entire life revolved around politics as her late mother, Zainab Chidzuga was a renowned coastal leader.

The media personality also reiterated that she intends to make time for her kids despite her busy schedule during the campaign period as her husband also intends to run for the senatorial position.

Chidzuga recalled her last moments with her mum before her death.

She said she was by her side when she took her final bow, noting that she is at peace as she left her kids together.

"I was with her in the hospital because she was sick for a while... We spoke a day before because her condition was critical so we couldn't talk much but wherever she is, she's at peace. She is happy she left her kids together, that's the most important thing

She was my adviser I would go to her whenever I would have problems and I got energy to move having in mind that I had my mum. I thank God for my mum, she was strong, she was not selfish and she would always wish good on people," said Mwanaisha.

Kiss 100 presenter and political hopeful Felix Odiwuor, alias Jalang'o recently spoke about his interest in Langata parliamentary seat and the cost of his campaigns.

Speaking in an interview with blogger Robert Alai, the radio personality said the campaigns will cost him an estimate of KSh 50 million.

"I was just talking with my team the other day and we were talking about how much this campaign could easily cost us. We were almost getting to KSh 50 million," he said.

Jalang'o explained that the aforementioned amount will cater for t-shirts among other miscellaneous.

"Easily at KSh 50 million because we were talking about the number of voters and wards in my constituency Lang'ata. Say t-shirts alone. You want at least 1000 people to wear them in each ward. I have 157,000 voters. So if you are able to reach at least 50% of that we are talking about crazy money," he added.

On where he would get the KSh 50 million to fund his candidature, he said;

"This thing is not about what you're going to get or where you are going to get the money. It gets to a point where leadership and the position you get yourself into, require that you give more."

Adding;

"Him that much has been given, much is expected. Could be a big loss but the most important thing in life is the number of people you will have touched during your period as their leader."

Content creator Jaymo Ule Msee on Thursday, September 2 penned a hard-hitting letter to President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto accusing them of laxity in uniting Kenyans.

In his letter, the comic asked the duo to get their house in order and unite Kenyans as they promised during their campaigns in 2013 and 2017.

Jaymo further urged the two leaders to work together, adding that the exchange between the President and the DP’s camp is creating tension among the youth in the country.

"Dear President Uhuru/Deputy President Ruto, I come to you as a young Kenyan who supported you and campaigned to have you lead us! Kindly spare us the drama festivals that you are subjecting us while serving in the same Government," he wrote in part. 

Adding;

"Mlituambia tuwachague mbadilishe maisha yetu! Kama mko na issues either mkae chini msort out kama watu wawili wazima or you stop this antics and tactics that are dividing the many young Kenyans that woke up to vote for you. Whether for politics or anything whatever is happening in this country championed by both your foot soldiers is very dangerous for this country." 

Jaymo further reminded the duo of their cases in the International Criminal Court (ICC), adding that if any trouble occurs in 2022, they may find their way back to The Hague.

"Wacheni tu ufala na mfanye ile kazi mliitisha. Ma-youths wakifanya blunder juu yenu 2022 kumbukeni bado nyinyi ni customers ICC,” he opined.

Popular rapper Francis Amisi, alias Frasha has called out comedian Eric Omondi over his decision to endorse Jimi Wanjigi for presidency come 2022.

Through his Instagram page, the rapper blasted Omondi arguing that the youth should disassociate from politicians who have intentions to use them and instead fight for their own space.

"For once I thought Eric Omondi was serious with the youth agenda only to find out that he's the president of comedy for real. The youth should stop being used and fight for there own space .We need to stand with those who have serious youth interests at heart," wrote Frasha.

Frasha further argued that Wanjigi has nothing new to offer to the youth just like the rest of the presidential aspirants.

"Jimi Wanjigi has nothing new to offer the youth he's in the same category with the rest of the presidential aspirants so kama yeye ndio solution ya #fagiawote2022 sisi tutaanza na yeye. This is a new youth revolution. Will only support the youth agenda," he added.

This came a day after Omondi endorsed Wanjigi for the top seat in a video he shared on his social media pages.

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#KanyeWest Cries About His Dad Wanting to Abort Him During Presidential Rally.

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American Rapper Kanye West  launched his presidential campaign  this weekend which turned into a tearful, emotional personal moment in which he spoke out about abortion.

The 43-year-old rapper broke down in tears while revealing that his father wanted him aborted.

He also admitted that he “almost” aborted his daughter North West, 7, with wife Kim Kardashian

“I almost killed my daughter…My girlfriend called me screaming, crying. I’m a rapper. And she said I’m pregnant. She was crying,” he explained, noting that he was in Paris at the time. “Even if my wife were to divorce me after this speech, she brought North into this world, when I did not want to,” 

“My Mom saved my life. My Dad wanted to abort me ... There would have been no Kanye West ... I almost killed my daughter."

Kanye West: “My Mom saved my life. My Dad wanted to abort me ... There would have been no Kanye West ... I almost killed my daughter." pic.twitter.com/wL0ynH0EXT

— Alex Salvi (@alexsalvinews) July 19, 2020

Kenyans using public means of transport will be expected to pay more for fare starting today. This is in response to the new prices of fuel in the country. A report by the PSV association says fares will hike by 20% given the ksh 9 increase in fuel rates.

“The federation hereby resolves that with effect from Monday, June 20, 2022 fares payable on public transport vehicles countrywide shall be adjusted upwards by 20 percent,”

Last week, matatu Owners Association asked its members to hike fare Prices due to the unsustainable prices of fuel .

The Chairperson of the association, Simon Kimutai, has said that several routes in Nairobi will see an increase in fares by between Ksh.20 and Ksh.50.

Kenya has deported a wanted drug trafficker to the United States where he is expected to answer charges.

Richard Spencer who is a Guyanese national was arrested at the Jomo Kenyatta international airport immediately after his arrival in the country.

The accused is suspected to be part of a gang that smuggled 1.5 kilograms of cocaine through shoe luggage which led to his initial arrest in 2016. He was arraigned in court and released on pre-trial conditions. He then violated the terms and has been on the run till he was arrested in Nairobi.

The DCI statement indicate that the suspect was immediately put on a flight to New York where he is wanted for drug trafficking.

As the sixth wave of COVID-19 hits the country, health CS Mutahi Kagwe has urged Kenyans to wear masks in public places in an attempt to prevent the spread.

Speaking to the media today, Mutahi Kagwe said Kenyans will be required to wear face masks in places such as supermarkets, places of worship, aircrafts, markets, and in public means of transport.

Kenyans who have not been vaccinated have been urged to do so immediately and those who need a booster to get the shot as soon as possible.

All unvaccinated travelers arriving at any port of entry into Kenya will be required to be in possession of a negative PCR test result conducted not more than 72 hours before departure.

Indoors meetings will be allowed to take place to full capacity as long as COVID-19 guidelines are in place.

Renowned Twitter Influencer Frank Obegi is among the four people who were found mutilated and private parts chopped in Kijabe forest, Kiambu County.

Reports online have indicated that Obegi and the three who have been identified as Elijah Omeka, Fred Mokaya and Mose Nyachae were involved in a syndicate that scammed people off their money.

The four were allegedly involved in a cryptocurrency scam that cost them their lives in what seemed like a revenge mission. They had been reported missing one week ago before their bodies were discovered.

Confirming the same, Lari OCPD Anderson Furaha stated that the four were strangled before their body parts were later chopped off. All four bodies had deep cuts to the neck and chopped private parts.

Obegi’s brother, identified Leyton said they learnt of their brother’s death through the media. He also disclosed that his brother’s social media accounts had been deleted under unclear circumstances before he was reported missing.

Kenyans on twitter have reacted to the incident urging the youths who are involved in digital fraud to take this as a wake up call.