INTERACTIVE CORNER: WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A LANDLORD IN TOWN?

INTERACTIVE CORNER: WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A LANDLORD IN TOWN?:  By Sifuma N. Lilian In light of the recent demolitions that are happening in the capital, it is always good to ensure that you’re follo...

INTERACTIVE CORNER: Nicholas Bett Dies on a Road Accident

INTERACTIVE CORNER: Nicholas Bett Dies on a Road Accident: By Sifuma N. Lilian On Wednesday morning the country received shocking news of the passing on of the former 100metre hurdles world champ...

INTERACTIVE CORNER: Man Behind Bars for 12years for Wife Assault

INTERACTIVE CORNER: Man Behind Bars for 12years for Wife Assault: By Sifuma N. Lilian Makueni law courts has given a 12 year jail term to Daudi Nzomo, the man who was captured on camera mercilessly batt...

INTERACTIVE CORNER: ODM Appoints Oyacko

INTERACTIVE CORNER: ODM Appoints Oyacko: By Sifuma N. Lilian Orange Democratic Movement on Wednesday made an official statement of appointing Ochillo Oyacko to run for Migori Se...

Miss Langa’ata 2016 Sentenced To Death

By Sifuma N. Lilian-sifumalilian@gmail.com

The 2016 Miss Lang’ata prison Ruth Wanjiru Kamande has been sentenced to death for the murder of her boyfriend Farid Mohamed.Kamande was convicted of murder after she stubbed his boyfriend 22 times in the year 2015 in Buruburu, Nairobi leading to his death.

In her ruling on Thursday Judge Jessie Lesiit warned young people against doing ill acts after relationship breakups, hence the sentence for them to learn from her judgment.“I want young people to know that it is not cool to kill your boyfriend or girlfriend even if you are disappointed or frustrated. Don’t do it, it is good to walk away and thereafter forgive,” Said the judge.

Ruth Kamande(Left) while in court

Judge Lessit noted that in her mitigation Ms. Kamande did not show anguish, despair or sadness. “The 

Accused has not set before this court anything that will lead to a finding that there was an aspect of the case which remained unclear at the trial, which mitigation could have eliminated. The accused person has not alleged that she acted out of any despair or anguish. I find that the accused person deliberately stabbed the deceased with a clear intention to cause him pain, suffering and death.” She said while giving the judgment.

In her defense Ms Kamande alleged that his boyfriend had sex with her knowing that he was HIV positive. She added that the argument got out of hand when she discovered love letters the deceased had long after she broke up with his former girlfriends.

In her submission ,Ms Kamande’s advocate lawyer Joynor Okonyo argued that the accused when arrested had been enrolled in JKUAT to study business an argument which the court dismissed terming it as not persuasive adding that the prison service aids inmates to undergo courses and studies.

Kenya Woman Tries To Rob A Bank In The States

By Sifuma N. Lilian-sifumalilian@gmail.com

This may come as a shocker but this happened in one of the banks in United States where a Kenyan woman was arrested on Wednesday in attempts to rob a bank. A 36 years old identified by police as 

Everlyn Misumi was armed with a hammer, gasoline and lighter fluid.

A report indicates that Ms Misumi poured the gasoline and lighter fluid at the bank reception and demanded the bank clerks to issue her with the cash while waving the hammer in her hand.

Phto of Everlyn Misumi|Photo Courtesy

However, the woman’s mission failed when the teller dialed 911 alerting the Murphy police who arrived at the scene an incident. The woman’s effort to use a child as a shield failed as the police  took the baby away from her. The lady tried to flee the scene but the police sprayed pepper on her leading to her apprehension.

The woman has been taken to Collin County jail as she awaits to be arraigned in court to be charged with robbery and child endangerment.

Fire Campaign Rages On

By Sifuma N. Lilian-sifumalilian@gmail.com

Uhuru Secondary School in Buruburu estate Nairobi has been the latest school to be affected by a fire. The inferno torched down a 394 capacity dormitory. The school now joins over 40 schools that have been affected with the increased fire incidences reported in various parts of the country.

According to reports from teachers at school the fire began at around 9:20am and 10:00am when students were in class but the fire was later contained by the fire brigade from the county who responded quickly to the incident.

Badge for Uhuru Secondary|Photo Courtesy

The course of the fire is still unknown as everything in the dormitory has been brought down. The increased fire incidences in schools has been attributed to forthcoming national examination, but the 

National Examination Council warned that exams will not be postponed and it will go on as scheduled.

This comes barely four weeks since the Education Ministry gave a directive to all boarding schools to add the number of teachers on duty to help curb the ongoing fires

Atwoli Elected As A Member of International Labour Conference

COTU secretary general Francis Atwoli has been elected overwhelmingly as a member of the International Labour Conference as of Monday 28^th May. Francis Atwoli 70 years old, has been the current Secretary General of Central Organization of Trade Unions since 2002.

Francis Atwoli, the man famous for his fanatic and critical speeches, was proposed by the president of the International Trade Union Confederation and his African counterpart Mody Guiro (African Regional Organization). Atwoli was supported overwhelmingly by over 5000 delegates.

 In a statement on Monday morning, COTU said that Atwoli will be charged with the responsibility of articulating, pushing and defending African workers agenda and that the conditions of workers are favorable to all workers.

In his acceptance remarks Atwoli said that he was humbled by the trust the continent and his colleagues had placed in him through the unanimous election. He vowed to remain true and called African workers to be in relentless pursuit of social justice for workers.

Harambee Starlets to Face Equatorial Guinea

Harambee stars are preparing to face Equatorial Guinea in the qualifying match, the second tier of the African women’s cup of nations (AWCON). The provisional squad has come with its fair share of surprises with the on form goal keeper of Vihiga queens Lilian Awour among the nominees to be in the goal. She has not been present in the previous outings and notably missed the match against Uganda on a two legged series.

Harambee Starlets Squad

The national team coach David Oserian is preparing his team before they host their opponents on June 6 at the Kenyatta stadium in Machakos on a two legged home and away match. Should the team win they will return to AWCON later in the year. The provisional squad is scheduled to start training on Tuesday, May 22. The majority of the members are from the Vihiga queens among them defender Phelistas Kadari and striker Teresha Engesha.

Flash Floods Warning.

The Kenya meteorological department has warned the western, central, north Rift Valley, northern and central regions of flash floods that may pound the regions from Monday May 21. The report states that areas in the Western Basin, Trans-nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Kakamega and Laikipia counties will experience extremely heavy rainfall in a short period of time with lows of not less than 50 mm per fall.

Meterological Equipment

The department has further warned that the rains may take over a period of five days in some areas and others may experience lightening as a result. In its report the department has urged locals not to walk in moving water or drive through it. Residents are advised to keep to higher grounds and remain indoors. Furthermore the flood waters may spill over to areas where it has not rained. Heavy rainfall of more than 50mm is expected per session.

Forty eight students and two teachers of Turbo Girls High School were involved in an accident after their bus overturned on Sugoi-Kosichei road on Sunday. The students and teachers were rushed to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) Eldoret. The students were on their way back to school after attending a career talk at Kosachei Secondary school.

50 Sustains Minor Injuries after Turbo Girls Bus Overturns

Speaking yesterday at MTRH, Chief Executive Wilson Aruasa said that most of them had sustained minor injuries and their lives were out of danger. He added that they had been counseled since some of them were shocked by the incident.

On other hand Mohammed Mwabudzo, Turbo Deputy County Commissioner said that the accident was as a result of heavy rains that are being experienced in various parts of the country.

NYS Officials Sent On a Compulsory Leave

By Sifuma N. Lilian

Officers in the National Youth Service (NYS) In charge of Procurement Finance and Accounting have been sent on a compulsory leave following the Ksh. 9billions saga in the department.

In a statement on Sunday, the Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs Cabinet Secretary Professor Margaret Kobia said that the involved officers should proceed on compulsory leave with immediate effect to allow investigators to complete their work.

PS Prof Margaret Kobia

On Friday May 9^th, public service principal secretary Lilian Omollo and NYS General Richard Ndubai stepped aside in order to allow for Investigation concerning the fraud saga.

The team investigating the scandal have questioned Ms Omollo and Mr. Ndubai a couple of times concerning the issue. In line with the investigation, the police have frozen accounts of 13 firms alleged to have received Ksh. 121million from NYS.

This comes in as Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo called for disbandment of NYS. Speaking in Mombasa during the third Annual Legislative Meeting, Senator Mutula said that NYS has failed the country and should work under the ministries of Devolution and Youth adding that it has not performed the projects assigned in different counties.

Government plan to spy on Kenyan's private phone conversation has been termed illegal by the High Court on Thursday April 19.

The idea to tap calls was challenged by the Consumer Federation of Kenya (CoFeK) on grounds that it was against the law and rights of mobile users

The governemnt in conjuction with the communication Authority held that the plan was meant to curb cyber crime.

Ealier on the former director of the Communication Authority Francis Wangusi wrote a letter to Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom Kenya to allow the government to implement the plan.

It's now a relieve to Kenyans following Justice John Mativo ruling on the matter