United opposition will trounce Jubilee, note Cord MPs

The opposition can oust the Jubilee administration from power if it remains united, leaders allied to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have said.

Homa Bay Governor Cyprian Awiti said the opposition has the capacity to send Jubilee parking after the August polls.

Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi said Jubilee with its dented image on corruption has no capacity to retain power after August.

"Jubilee has no chance in the coming elections, that is not in doubt," he said as quoted by the Star.

"The only variable is its margin of loss. In any case, the twin issues of corruption and tribalism sealed Jubilee’s fate long before NASA’s birth.”

Gladys Wanga, the Homa Bay County Women Representative said Jubilee was already in panic mode.

"The opposition’s unity is disastrous to Jubilee. It is in the public domain that if the August elections are conducted transparently, NASA will beat Jubilee hands down,” she said.

Suba MP John Mbadi said the opposition has the required numbers to capture power.

Kitutu Masaba MP Timothy Bosire said Jubilee's bad reputation about corruption would make it difficult to garner votes and remain in power.

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Man kills mother, surrenders to police

A 22-year-old man in Mt Elgon killed his mother over a Sh6 000 debt and later surrendered to police.

Daniel Karam of Kaptogoi village surrendered to Chepsikaai Police Station on Thursday after authorities began looking for him following the murder.

The fight reportedly began when Karam asked his 61-year-old mother Grace Mbiwa to refund some Sh6 000 she owed him.

“Daniel Karam had heard that [his] mother had sold coffee and he thought she had money. But his mother had not received the money [as] he thought. He had asked the mother to pay him or face consequences,” said witness Jacob Munyasia as reported by the Star.

The mother denied having any cash.

This, according to police, prompted the suspect to go to a drinking spree from where he returned at around 8pm and summoned her outside.

The unsuspecting mother didn't know that he was armed with a panga and ready for assault.

“He hacked his mother several times on the head and residents were alerted by her screams... Who would dare kill his own mother? It is so unfortunate this had to happen,” added Munyasia.

When police arrived at the scene, they rushed the woman to Bungoma District Hospital but she was pronounced dead on arrival.

Her body has been taken to the Bungoma District Hospital mortuar

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Babu Owino speaks out after dramatic arrest

Controversial Students Organisation of Nairobi University (SONU) Chairman who was arrested Thursday morning for causing disturbance at the Kilimani Police division has been released.

Babu Owino had stormed the police station Thursday 7:30am, accompanied by a group of youth who reportedly insulted officers on duty.

Police said that Owino demanded the release of controversial businessman Chris Obure, who was on Wednesday apprehended for allegedly misusing a firearm.

Owino, however, refutes the reports, saying he had gone to demand the release of a fellow university student who was arrested on Wednesday evening for being drunk and disorderly outside a popular entertainment joint in Kilimani.

“No, I did not go to demand the release of Chris Obure. Police in Kilimani had arrested a comrade last evening on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly. I mobilized several youth, who accompanied me to the station, where we demanded that the right procedure be followed in apprehending our fellow student.

“However, officers on duty harassed us, which made me lose my cool and slap one of them. That is when I was arrested,” Babu Owino exclusively told eDaily.

The controversial student leader was on Thursday arraigned in Kibera Law Courts with causing disturbance at the Kilimani Police Station.

He was released on KSh5, 000 cash bail.

I was the target of two-term limit law: Owino

Owino also spoke on a law which was signed by President Uhuru Kenyatta in December 2016, barring him from seeking re-election as University of Nairobi student union chairman.

President Kenyatta had assented to Universities Amendment Act 2016, which disqualifies a student council member from serving for more than two terms.

This means that a student leader will only serve for a year and be legible for re-election just once.

Babu Owino, born Paul Ongili, has held SONU Chair post since 2011. His last election resulted in chaos after his closest rival Mike Jacobs disputed the results.

Well, Owino thinks the law assented to by the Head of State was “targeting him”.

“I don’t think it is a good law, the President shouldn’t have assented to it. You see, you cannot make law to target just one person. There is no term limit for parliamentarians seeking re-election, why should students not be allowed to exercise democracy in a similar manner?

“I did not and do not intend to run again for SONU Chair. In August 2017 I will vie for Embakasi East legislative seat. So, the two-term limit for students’ organization chair law would not affect me in any way. But, how I wish comrades were given a chance to represent their colleagues until the colleagues think otherwise,” Babu Owino said.

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Spend less this 2017

Here are some helpful tips to prevent you from getting into a pickle after the festive season.

Save! Save! Save!

This is probably the most logical solution to the problem of overspending.

Centonomy founder Waceke Nduati strongly advocates for saving especially when it comes to recreational activities.

“Identify the things you want to do, budget for those things and put money aside for them now,” she advises.

In other words, have a holiday budget so that when January creeps in you have a back-up plan.

Maximize on deals

Contrary to popular belief, taking up deals is actually not being cheap.

Beyond the Limit author and Residual Income coach Paddy Jayson Mwangi advises on maximizing on holiday deals to help relieve the need to overspend during the holidays.

“Plan to go on holidays as a group. Don’t just go on holiday by yourself. You can all pre-book for a holiday and negotiate as a group in terms of payment,”

Paddy further urges on the need to negotiate as a group so as to fully exploit the offer on the table to receive the best prices.

Stop inviting everyone at once

If you are planning a get together for the holidays, it is okay to not invite the entire community to your soiree.

“A good trick is not to invite everyone at once. Create a list of those people that you want to come and those that you can meet some other time besides the holiday season,” says Paddy Jayson.

By doing so you help reduce costs, stress levels and actually end up enjoying your party as the host which can be a rare luxury when you have to worry about a large number of people in your house.

Avoid places that are going to make you spend money

Hanging around places that tempt you to spend money is one of the reasons behind overspending.

“If you hang out in places like malls, chances are you are going to want to spend money,” says Ms Nduati

Ms Nduati advises on avoiding such places in order to reduce your chances of spending money that was not intended to be spent.

Focus on what is important

It has been a long year and you have not been able to interact with your loved ones properly- this is the time to do that.

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She looked disturbed: Mother’s fear as 16-year-old daughter goes missing

A middle-aged woman from Umoja Innercore area in Nairobi has launched a passionate appeal to the public to help her find her teenage daughter who went missing on December 24, 2016.

Valentine Waiu, 16, went missing from Umoja One C area, near Peacock, at 10am after she left the house for the supermarket to buy washing powder.

“She was in black tights and a white top when she disappeared,” said the girl’s mother, Essy Asekha.

Valentine Waiu, 16, was supposed to join Form Four this year at Oasis High School in Sultan Hamud in Makueni County

Valentine Waiu, 16, was supposed to join Form Four this year at Oasis High School in Sultan Hamud in Makueni County 

Ms Asekha says the second born in a family of two was supposed to join Form Four this year at Oasis High School in Sultan Hamud in Makueni County.

Ms Asekha revealed that prior to her disappearance, her daughter looked disturbed.

“I noted a change in my girl’s behaviour when she came home after closing school for December holidays. She did not look fine at all – often worried, kept to herself and was uncharacteristically dull. I enquired if she had a boyfriend, a relationship which could be affecting her emotionally and psychologically, but she said no,” the distraught mother recalled.

“I thereafter asked my sister to talk to her, but my daughter would maintain that she is well. I don’t know the circumstances which led to her disappearance, whether she was kidnapped or went into hiding, I don’t know what to think anymore,” she said further.

“I reported her disappearance at Umoja One police post under OB No.12/28/12/16, but authorities are yet to give me positive news. I went through my daughter’s phone log but there was no suggestive message or call history. I appeal to members of the public who could be having information about her whereabouts to report to any nearby police station,” said Valentine’s mum.

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outstanding Kenyan weddings of 2016

From President Uhuru Kenyatta’s son to celebrated comedian Njugush, 2016 has seen numerous celebrities tying the knot.

Here’s a list of the top celebrity weddings of 2016.

Bob Collymore and Wambui Kamiru

Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore stunned Kenyans after photos of his wedding to artist Wambui Kamiru surfaced online.

The wedding came as a surprise to many as no prior announcements of the nuptials were made.

The purple and white themed ceremony was held at a private residence in Kitisuru, Nairobi with close family and friends in attendance.

Daddy Owen and Faridah Wambui

Gospel artiste Daddy Owen and his long time love Faridah Wambui tied the knot at the Kenya Assemblies of God church in Buru Buru.

Daddy Owen’s brother Rufftone, Eric Omondi, Churchill, Ringtone and Dunco were among the celebrities that attended the lavish ceremony.

Eunice Njeri and Isaac Bukasa

Gospel songstress Eunice Njeri got married to fellow gospel artist Isaac Bukasa barely a month after breaking her engagement news online.

The newlyweds tied the knot at the Neema Gospel Church in Texas , USA with Eunice donning a beautiful strapless A-line gown and Isaac looking equally as good in a fitting dark suit.

Monique Angelyn and Richard Bett

Former Hot 96 fm presenter Monique Angelyn exchanged vows with the love of her life Richard Bett in a private wedding ceremony held at the United Nations grounds in Gigiri, Nairobi.

Monique stunned in a white fitting gown with gold detail on the side while Richard rocked a maroon blazer and black pants paired with black loafers for the occasion.

Benachi and Joan

The most recent celebrity wedding was between gospel singer Benachi Ongachi and his long time love Joan.

The two got married in a private ceremony in the US.

Joan rocked a beautiful strapless princess like gown and paired it with a white head piece to complete her look.

Benachi opted for a red blazer matched with black pants and finished his look off with a bow tie instead of the conventional tie.

Njugush and Celestine Ndinda

Comedian Timothy Kimani aka Njugush also took the plunge this year and got married to his love Celestine Ndinda in an invite-only ceremony held at the PCEA Evergreen in Runda.

These love birds story began back in 2012 when they were students at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication.

Sharon Mundia and Lonina Leteipan

Popular lifestyle blogger Sharon Mundia and Lonina Leteipan finally tied the knot in a lavish wedding ceremony at Medina Palms in Watamu, Malindi.

The couple exchanged their vows in front of close family and friends in an all white event just a year after their internet-breaking engagement.

Sharon donned a gorgeous love heart shaped gown while Lonina looked dapper in an all-white suit.

Jomo Kenyatta Jr and Achola

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s eldest son Jomo Kenyatta Jr recently conducted his traditional introduction ceremony at his father’s Gatundu home in Kiambu County.

The ceremony known as Itaara in Kikuyu, welcomed Jomo’s fiance Fiona Achola into the Kenyatta family and brought together close family, friends and a number of dignitaries to celebrate.

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