Monday, June 19

CORRIDORS OF JUSTICE: 6 Suspects Of A Deadly Gaza Squad Arraigned At Muranga Court

6 suspects who are said to have links with a deadly Gaza gang have been arraigned at Muranga Law Courts.

The six who are said to be terrorizing Mukuyu residents were arrested on Friday night after the villagers of Kiawamburi, Maragi and Mukuyu areas raised security concerns.

"The group which compromises of 10 school drop outs have a history of breaking into people's houses and maiming residents before robbing them," Njogu a Resident from Kiawamburi told KK online News on Thursday.

The agitated residents had warned that they would deal with suspects ruthlessly if the police would not arrest them

It is said that one of the suspects ran
away with handcuffs.

The 6 appeared before Murang'a Principal Magistrate Antony Mwichigi but they did not take plea as they were not represented.

Prosecution pleaded with the Court to deny suspects bond as the accusations might intimindate and breach peace

The case will be mentioned on 21st this month.

Sunday, June 18

Exclusive: Kenya's Celebrated Musician From Muranga Hospitalized

For People in the public eye ie performers, Broadcasters, Politicians, Musicians and politicians, seeming a bit of superhuman is part of the job, but they are humans too.

They may be beautiful, handsome, rich, famous and hilarious but they are still prone to diseases just like me and you.

Though their fans who are said to be be suffering from Celebrity Worship Syndrome would feel very sorry for their favorite musicians they should also pray for them.

Mark Kamande Kioi, a Murang'a son whose songs are played locally and internationally is one artist who requires our prayers.

Though being diagnosed with a condition is always unfortunate, a Celebrity's  illness can sometimes offer a silver lining to raise awareness of the disease as is the case of Kamande wa Kioi. (He is allegedly said to feel dizziness and fatigue before he was rushed to the hospital)

According to a member of the family Wakioi who had been admitted at Kenol hospital was on 18/6/2017 (Sunday) transferred to Nairobi West after his conditions demanded so.

A guitar wizard who also has a knack for cracking the most awkward jokes and getting away with it is described by many as jovial, Funny and a rib cracker. Many of whom are now pleading with Mary Mother of God to intercede for him while others praying that Christ Jesus see him through.

Born in 1972 and having served in the Police service both as a player of Police Band Welfare and as a dog handler, Wakioi became famous after his first hit song Mami nikii wekire baba agituika kigege

He later released Karanga chapo teacher teacher Ikiai kura Kaana funny Kapusi Gakwa Tunyoni tukwiru among others.

He is an active member of the political family where he shows unwavering support to His excellency Uhuru Kenyatta and Muranga Governor Mwangi wa Iria.

He was at one time together with Muigai Njoroge and John D Mathew arrested over a 'Hate Song'

He is the artist behind the 'No Wira Tu' song for Governor Mwangi wa Iria which has been embraced as the County's Anthem.

In 2015 Wa Kioi composed a song 'Kau karatathi tuguthuii nako gupupu' that 'addressed the political detractors of Governor Mwangi wa Iria'  (This was after Mwangi wa Iria was arrested by Eacc detectives at his office over 'allegedly Lying that he did not have a case in 2013)

Kk online wishes Kamande wa Kioi who is married to two wives quick recovery and plead with Kenyans to remember him in prayers.

Saturday, June 17

List Of Applicants For Speaker's Position In Murang'a County Assembly

With less than 50 days to the next General Elections, leaders who will not be participating in the elections as contenders are as busy as a bee doing all manner of things to ensure they will be part of the next Government.

With the IEBC having gazetted the names of the candidates from the Presidential hopefuls all the way to the Members of  County Assembly, the Now much coveted position in the Counties is the seat for the County Assembly Speaker.

In Muranga County there are reports that Nduati Kariuki, the current Speaker of Muranga County Assembly will be lobbying to have him get back his position.

Others are Kihumbuini Member of County Assembly Hon Moses Gachuui who is also the Deputy speaker in Muranga County Assembly.

Gachui lost in Jubilee Nominations

Gaichanjiru Member of County Assembly Hon Bernard Wanyoike is also said to have submitted his name with hopes of leading the Second County Assembly since inception of Devolution in the Country.

Mr Nyutu who is said to be the proprietor of St Michael's Girls School based at Kenol is also said to have been trying to reach out Jubilee nominees, with an aim of luring them to remember him when they reach to the floor of the house.

The fourth Candidate, Mr Peter Njangi, a teacher by profession who aspired to be the next Murang'a Speaker but his dreams were smashed by Irungu Kangata is also in the list of the four candidates.

According to a survey done by KK online News, there is a high likelihood that the Next Speaker of Muranga County Assembly will come from Murang'a South and mostly in Maragua.

This means that Nduati Kariuki and Bernard Wanyoike from Kandara may not sail through. This is because Wa Iria selected his Deputy, Maina Kamau from Kandara and this minimizes chances of the duo to clinch the much coveted seat.

For Moses Gachuui, his ambitions may not see the light because Gatanga has produced a high ranked Murang'a County Government official, The Deputy Governor Hon Gakure Monyo.

Having no candidate from Kigumo Constituency, we only have two choices Mr. Nyutu and Mwalimu Peter Njangi from Maragua Constituency.

Little is known for Mr Nyutu. He has not been in public limelight neither do the public know of his contributions in selling Jubilee's manifesto.

This could give Mr Peter Njangi an easy and smooth entry into Murang'a County Assembly as the First in Command in Legislative arm of Muranga County Government 2017.

Njangi who lost to Hon Irungu Kangata in the Senatorial race, was among the First loser to announce that he had supported the winner and even asked Murang'a Senator Kembi Gitura to follow suit. He was philosophical when he lost and swallowed a bitter pill and moved on.

As if that was not enough he started attending rallies, political meetings and church gatherings asking Murang'a residents to come out in large numbers in the month of August to vote for His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta and all the Jubilee nominees.

The down to earth Njangi has been in the teaching profession for the last 28 years a platform that has given him uncompromising skills of running a public institution.

An Mca Jubilee Nominee who requested anonymity, described Njangi as intelligent broadminded and straight forward leader with alot of untapped potential to give wise counsel to Those who would make it to the County Assembly.

"This is the best guy for the seat of Speaker, during the hotly contested gubernatorial politics between Hon Jamleck Kamau and Governor Mwangi wa Iria, he established a peace movement that calmed the situation. He crisscrossed every part of Muranga preaching peace, he should be rewarded for this," the leader told KK online News.

James Mwangi a Kiharu resident acknowledged Njangi for his acts of mercy that has saw over 8 bright but humble students being sponsored by the ambitious and gregarious man.
'Some of these students are at Maragi, Vidhu Ramji Secondary school to mention but a few," Mwangi said.

Describing him as Charismatic, Courageous and ambitious, Mwangi said that Njangi has given the down trodden in the society a shoulder to lean on and his deeds should bear fruits for him being considered as the next Murang'a Speaker.

PHOTO: Peter Njangi at a past Jubilee function

Friday, June 16

TOP SECRET: DR MOSES DISCLOSES HIS SECRET CARD FOR WINNING ROUND TWO IN HIGH COURT

After weeks of sleepless nights, Murang'a Gubernatorial candidate Dr. Moses Mwangi, his family and supporters can now afford a sleep and to an extent a long nap.

On 15th June this year (Thursday) Moses' Supporters kept their fingers crossed at Milimani's high Court relentlessly and eagerly awaiting the Judge's verdict after the Complainant Mr. Peter Gatawa appealed days after his case was dismissed by The Tribunal.

Gatawa has argued that Moses hopped from 3 political parties contrary to the Elections laws.

However the Judge ruled on Moses Mwangi's favour confirming the earlier judgment by the Tribunal.

The court observed that Gatawa did not table compelling evidence to substantiate his litany of accusations and ruled that he carry the burden of payments to Moses 3 lawyers

Upon hearing the verdict Mzalendo Saba Saba candidate's supporters were ecstatic evidenced by cheerfulness and conviviality almost forgetting they were in a Court of law and start dancing.

Wearing uncharacteristically jovial face, Moses lauded the Judicial system of Kenya for rulling on his favour saying that the Court was not swayed by Political innuendos.

"The ruling today shows that Judiciary is headed by men and women with able and sober minds and signifies that those who want to get the Gubernatorial seat through Courts are doomed to fail," Moses said.

Addressing the media after the ruling the Happy Mwangi rebuked his Opponent for sponsoring legal battles so as to gain the upper hand in Gubernatorial race.

He also accused his opponent, Governor Mwangi wa Iria for playing with his hands since he announced his candidature.

Asked what could have been triggered his win in round two, Moses said that it has been a journey that has been characterised with daily prayers from supporters and his family

He said that since the case was taken to Milimani Law Courts he chose to remain calm, collected and humble pleading with his supporters to ape him something he said contributed greatly in winning the case adding that it was not his but for the Murang'a people.

He exuded confidence that he would emerge victorious in the General elections which will take place in less than 50 days.

Thursday, June 15

FEAR: Deadly Gaza Squad Camps In Mukuyu

Residents of Kiawamburi village Maragi location in Muranga County have expressed concern over the escalating cases of insecurity in the area.

Bernard Njogu Gichanga is a victim of the rising cases of insecurity. He was on his way home from Mukuyu shopping center where he had gone to buy Unga after a long day at Quarry when he met three boys who descended on him with kicks and blows nearly dislocating his jaws.

'One of the boys hit me with a very sharp stone in my head and started bleeding profusely, when I left conscious they took my Wallet which had Sh 1200 and crucial documents and before leaving me for dead,' Njogu told KK online News.

Since then Njogu has been bedridden for he cannot be able to attend his chores and fulfilling his obligations, feeding for his family.

He said that he had been hearing about the deadly Gaza squad but has never met those thugs face to face.

Esther Njoki's son identified as Muchiri is also a victim.

'The small boys operate from the newly established Petrol station (Which is rumoured to belong to Governor Mwangi wa Iria) on your way to Kiawamburi and they are also engaged in cases of burglary in the area.

She sadly narrated how her son was brutally attacked saying that his right eye is now swollen and is not functioning. She said that Muchiri is not only nursing injuries but also suffering from psychological torture.

On his part Mr. Ng'ang'a the area Chair for Nyumba Kumi have also expressed concerns over the rising number of cases of insecurity and has called on security agencies to crackdown the killer gang.

He said that   “Insecurity is on the rise and we are even forced to go for short calls in basins at night due to fear of our safety,” Ng'ang'a said

He added that Criminals were roaming freely in Mukuyu and continued to maim residents with impunity,”

He warned that failure for the security agencies to take charge they would not sit and watch as thugs torture residents.

This comes less than a month after a 17 year old lady believed to belong to the Gaza squad from Kambirwa was shot dead in Kayole Nairobi.