Koigi wa Wamwere decamps to Jubilee By Simon Ngure,

Chama cha Mwanachi party leader, Koigi wa Wamwere, has decamped to newly-formed Jubilee Party.
Koigi made the announcement at a press conference in Nakuru on Wednesday flanked by his supporters and the chairman of Nakuru County aspirant forum Dr Abdul Noor.

The party chair said that he had made the decision to move to Jubilee owing to their apparent policy of uniting the country, zero tolerance to tribalism and the zeal in the fight against corruption.

The former Subukia MP pointed out that after consulting widely with the chairman of Jubilee party steering committee Kiraitu Murungi, he realised that most of his ideologies are reflected in the party, noting that he would continue fighting for the rights of the less fortunate and the oppressed in the society.

On his part, Dr Noor called for the inclusion of Chama cha Mwananchi in the Jubilee Party by virtue of being a small party that also has elected leaders.

Former Nakuru Mayor Benson Wangai, who was among those who received Koigi, welcomed his entry into Jubilee Party.

Former Ministry employee dumped in a graveyard after going broke

A former government employee was Tuesday found dumped near a graveyard in Mutomo, Kiambu County.
Samuel Kibure was dumped at the graveyard after blowing his money on alcohol.

The 90-year-old retiree says that his nephews had been accommodating him after he sold all his land, but see him as a burden.
He is also ailing and had just been discharged from hospital a day before the ordeal.
According to edaily, Kibure is a former employee at the Ministry of Agriculture.
His nephews allegedly wrapped him in a blanket before driving him to the graveyard, where they abandoned him before dawn on Tuesday.

Police in Nakuru launch investigation into casual workers mysterious death

Police in Nakuru have launched investigation after a casual laborer  on Monday succumbed to death over unclear circumstances in Free Area estate in the outskirts of Nakuru town.

Confirming the incident, Assistant County Commissioner, Omar Mbeja said that the deceased was suffering from tuberculosis and died after severe coughs.

Mbeja said that the 27 year old identified as Ali Karanja came to work as usual and later on as they were resting with colleagues, he coughed severally and later collapsed losing his life as he was rushed to the nearest health facility.

"It is very sad the deceased reported to work as usual but later while with his coleagues he collapsed and died on the spot"said Mbeja.  

The assistant county commissioner rubbished claims that the deceased succumbed to death due to drug addiction saying that he has been ailing and until his time of death, he was under medication.

Mbeja additionally urged those suffering from such ailments to give themselves time off duty when necessary so that they can fully recover and go back to their daily routine as rest will enable one improve productivity.

The body is lying at the Nakuru county mortuary awaiting post mortem to ascertain cause of death.

Man Sentenced to 60 years in prison for raping ODM supporters

A  man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for defiling two ODM party supporters in Dandora, Nairobi.

James Mwendwa is said to have raped two girls aged 14 years who were coming from an ODM party rally in the area.

Mwendwa was handed a 30 year jail term for each and his three accomplices were also on handed a 30 and 20-year prison term for the same.

Mwendwa and his accomplices Eric Opondo and John Mwangi are said to have stopped the girls and locked them up in a mabati house where they committed the crime.

5 CORD Governors to join Jubilee

National Assembly Majority Leader, Aden Duale has revealed that the ruling coalition is expecting 5 governors and 35 MPs from opposition CORD.

The opposition defectors are expected to join the new Jubilee Party ahead of its official launch on Saturday.

Duale reiterated that the new Jubilee party is aimed at uniting all Kenyans,Standard reports.

Why Susan Kihika may be Nakuru s next Senator

            Susan Wakarura Kihika is only aged 40,and with a slight frame and quite jovial most of the times but if you ask the residents of Nakuru County what crosses their minds at the mention of her name,the answer you will get is simple:her stern leadership.  

         Her Story sounds like a fairytale.Susan,a mother of two,floored 12 Men to become the Nakuru County Assembly Speaker,making her one of the three females holding such a position in our Country.              

          Susan Kihika,after delivering her work with near-perfection has now joined the race for the senatorial seat to oust the incumbent Mungai who is accused by the electorates of relocating to Nairobi after clinching the seat.                    


  The Speaker made known,her decision to vie for the seat in the Presence of Gov.Kinuthia Mbugua when the Governor was in the Assembly for the Annual Address.          


             Susan Kihika,nicknamed the 'Iron lady' immediately received massive support from Residents and leaders.These leaders included elected MCAs and MPs among them the MP for Nakuru West Constituency who declared his support to her.      


                 It wasn't by Chance,Susan Kihika led the house to reject six nominees to the Executive Committee fronted by the Governor insisting their nomination was flawed thus becoming a darling to the electorates.  


                       Susan Kihika has been Criss-crossing the vast county presiding over fundraising and using various platforms to partake some tactful campaigns for the seat.She is a favorite of the Jubilee top leadership and has often been present during VP William Rutos functions in the county,engaging in conversations.The other contenders including Madaraka Mwithaga and Karanja Kabage are already thinking of Changing their minds.          


             The Senatorial Seat,apparently is hers to lose,And Come 2018 Nakuru County might welcome its second Senator- Susan Wakarura Kihika.

Nakuru Rebellious Mp to officially join Jubilee Party tomorrow

Former Subukia lawmaker Koigi wa Wamwere will tomorrow 10.00am join officially the jubilee party of Kenya at Kokeb restaurant Nakuru.

The former vocal lawmaker has for the past been fighting the jubilee government for failing in service delivery .