DP Kindiki Denies Disrespecting CS Geoffrey Ruku, Says Remarks Were Misinterpreted

The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) had preferred eight charges against the Nairobi County boss which included; conspiracy to commit an offence of corruption, willful failure to comply with law relating to procurement, conflict of interest, abuse of office, unlawful acquisition of public property, deceiving principal, money laundering and acquisition of proceeds of crime.

Sonko who appeared before Chief Magistrate Douglas Ogoti at the Milimani Law Courts denied the corruption charges leveled against him and his co-accused.

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko arrives at EACC centre shortly after his arrest

It also emerged that he has hired a total of 12 high profile lawyers to represent him in the case, led by Cecil Miller.

Here is the list;

Cecil Miller

Mutula Kilonzo Jr.

Kipchumba Murkomen

Alphonse Mutinda

Dan Maanzo

Harrison Kinyanjui

Nelson Havi

George Kithi

Osundwa Michael

Kwanga Mboya

Philip Kaindu and one othe

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko leaves EACC Integrity Centre to appear in court

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Mkenya Leo

December 9, 2019

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko leaves EACC Integrity Centre to appear in court

Governor Sonko’s woes

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko leaves EACC Integrity Centre for day in court

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on Monday morning was briskly accompanied out of the Ethics and Anti-Coruption Commission (EACC) headquarters for his arraignment.

The quick operation saw the Governor whisked into a private, tinted mini van and quickly driven to the Milimani Law courts.

The Governor donned a red and gray hoodie and kept his head low as if to avoid being noticed.

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko after being arrested on December 6, 2019. Sonko leaves EACC Integrity Centre for day in court

The Governor was dramatically arrested on Friday at a police road block in Voi, Taita Taveta County as he attempted to flee to Mombasa.

Charges against Sonko

Governor Sonko is facing eight charges that were outlined by DPP Noordin Haji as; conspiracy to commit an offence of corruption, willful failure to comply with law relating to procurement, conflict of interest, abuse of office, unlawful acquisition of public property, deceiving principal, money laundering and acquisition of proceeds of crime.

The National Police Service (NPS) is also expected to prefer assault charges against the Governor.

In a statement by Director of Corporate Communications Charles Wahong’o, the police outlined that Sonko assaulted and injured the senior police officer leading the team and damaged media equipment.

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko leaves EACC Integrity Centre for day in court

Scores dead as another vehicle plunges into the Likoni Ferry Channel

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Mkenya Leo

December 7, 2019

Scores dead as another vehicle plunges into the Likoni Ferry Channel

The Saloon car plunged into the ocean on Saturday morning

Rescue mission underway at the Likoni Ferry Channel on 07 Dec 2019

A rescue mission is currently underway at the Likoni Ferry Channel after a saloon car with unknown number of occupants plunged into the Indian Ocean on Saturday, 07 Dec 2019.

Confirming the incident which happened at dawn, Kenya Ferry Services (KFS) stated that the driver of the ill-fated car ignored its ramp controllers to stop and drove off at high speed, plunging into the ocean.

“It is with sadness that we would like to confirm that at around 4.20 AM on the mainland side of the channel, a motorist driving a saloon car whose registration number plate has not yet been established right away after purchasing ticket drove off to the ramps with high speed to the ocean even after being flagged by our ramp controllers to slow down and stop,” stated KFS.

It was not immediately clear how many occupants were in the vehicle as well as the registration details are yet to be established.

Kenya Navy, Kenya police and Kenya Ferry Services responded swiftly to the accident with reports indicating that several people may have perished in the incident.

“The recovery operations is underway. Our heart, thoughts and prayers go to the family and friends of the lost lives. We will keep updated on the progress of the recovery,” Kenya Ferry stated.

Sabina Chege silenced by crowd while defending Uhuru infront of DP Ruto [Video]

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Mkenya Leo

December 7, 2019

Sabina Chege silenced by crowd while defending Uhuru infront of DP Ruto [Video]

DP Ruto was also present

Drama ensued at a public event that was attended by Murang’a county Woman Representative Sabina Chege and Deputy President William Ruto with the disgruntled crowd facing the lawmaker head-on.

Trouble started when Chege who is allied to the Kieleweke faction of Jubilee defended President Uhuru Kenyatta’s record amidst allegations that he has neglected his backyard while addressing a women empowerment event in Maragua, Murang’a County on December 6.

“Do you think the president lives in Somalia or Kenya, and do you think he doesn’t know your problems?” asked the lawmaker.

She maintained that the President has not changed his mind aout his 2013 agreement with his deputy, insisting that the head of state has not stated anything to that effect.

“Has the president ever visited this place and told you had changed his mind over 2013 agreement? His stand remains the same,”

She also stated that the president will visit the area and engage directly with them to discuss matters affecting them.

Her remarks attracted grunts from the disgruntled crowd with some waving their hands to dismiss her.

Reading the mood of the crowd, the lawmaker quickly shifted the focus of her address, steering clear of the contentious issues and reaffirmed unity Jubilee party.

“We are no longer here or there, we are together in the government led by number one President Uhuru Kenyatta and his number two, William Ruto,”

Below is the video of how the event went down.

Passengers save lives as suspected Al-Shabaab terrorists kill 10 in daring attack

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Mkenya Leo

December 7, 2019

Passengers save lives as suspected Al-Shabaab terrorists kill 10 in daring attack

The Friday evening attack left 10 dead

A police truck ferrying the bodies of the victims of the Friday night attack

Brave passengers on Friday, 06 December 2019 acted swiftly in a bid to save lives after suspected Al-Shabaab militants ambushed a bus that was ferrying passengers to Mandera in an attack that left 10 people dead.

Reports indicate that the passengers who are locals attempted to blend in with the non-locals in a bid to save their lives and even offered their attire after the uniformed men believed to be Al-Shabaab operatives began separating the locals from non-local passengers.

A police officer who was caught up in the attack survived after he was dressed in a Somali attire by some passengers to hide his identity.

The armed men thereafter released the bus together with the locals before executing the 10 victims.

The Friday evening incident was confirmed by Wajir County Police Commander Stephen Ng’etich who stated that security had been beefed up in the area with a team of security officers dispatched to the scene.

“A group of armed men ambushed a bus that was travelling to Mandera on Friday evening but we are yet to get information on the casualties,” said Ng’etich.

He added that most of those caught up in the attack were police officers who were returning to their duty stations in Elram in Mandera.

The officers had arrived in Wajir from Nairobi before boarding the ill-fated bus to Mandera.

Among the dead are 7 police officers and a doctor.

matatu with 46 passengers on board overturns in flooded river

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Mkenya Leo

December 6, 2019

matatu with 46 passengers on board overturns in flooded river

Floods in Kenya

46-seater matatu with passengers plunges into flooded River Kyamela, Makueni County

A 46-seater bus on Friday morning was swept away by floods along River Kyamela in Makueni County.

The matatu had passengers on board who were rescued by well wishers before the bus could be carried away by the raging waters.

It is reported that those inside the bus were headed to Mtito Andei for a dowry payment ceremony.

@citizentvkenya,@Ma3Route ,@KenyaRedCross several Passengers injured as a 46 seater matatu Is washed away by floods by Kyamela river,Kalamba, In Makueni constituency, Makueni county, The matatu was ferrying people to a dowry payment ceremony to Mtito Andei pic.twitter.com/kAXjxELP3Q

— DERRECK ® (@DerreckJnr) December 6, 2019

Several feared dead as 6-storey building collapses in Nairobi estate (Photos)

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Mkenya Leo

December 6, 2019

Several feared dead as 6-storey building collapses in Nairobi estate (Photos)

Building collapses in Nairobi with people inside

Tassia building collapses (Photo credit/Twitter)

Scores are feared trapped inside a six-storey building which collapsed in Tassia estate in Nairobi.

Tassia building collapses

Building collapses in Tassia

DPP Haji orders Immediate Orders of Governor Mike Sonko

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Mkenya Leo

December 6, 2019

DPP Haji orders Immediate Orders of Governor Mike Sonko

Arrest him immediately!

DPP Noordin Haji ordered for the immediate arrest of Governor Mike Sonko.

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5 dead after two 14-seater matatus collide head-on [Photo]

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Mkenya Leo

December 5, 2019

5 dead after two 14-seater matatus collide head-on [Photo]

JUST IN

A file photo of a car wreckage in an accident. 5 dead after two 14-seater matatus collide head-on along Embu-Meru highway

Five people have been pronounced dead following an accident along the Embu-Meru hihway.

The accident is said to have occurred after two 14-seater matatus collided head-on at Rupingaci bridge in Majengo.

Authorities were yet to announce the total number of fatalities and survivors, however, rescue teams responded at the scene to clear the wreckage within minutes of the crash.

5 dead after two 14-seater matatus collide head-on along Embu-Meru highway

NTSA report on Kenya road accidents

The accident comes just a few days after the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) announced that 2019 had recorded a higher number of deaths caused by road accidents compared to 2018.

According to the statistics compiled by NTSA, 3,123 people have lost their lives in road accidents between January and November 2019 compared with 2,827 people in the same period last year.

NTSA found that majority of road accidents are caused by road user behaviour where majority of fatalities are pedestrians.

NTSA also found that up to 83% of the people who die on Kenyan roads are men.

NTSA report reveals 80 per cent of accident victims are men, deaths at 3,123 in November