Allan Ademba, the individual behind the viral ‘Niko Kadi’ mass registration campaign, has claimed he is facing intimidation from state agencies.

In an update on Saturday, March 28, he indicated that the situation has escalated to the point where he has had to take precautionary measures to protect himself.

Ademba explained that state systems are actively being used against him and that he has been forced to change his communication methods as a result.

“State machinery is working overtime. I had to buy a Kabambe (a basic/feature phone). If you know, you know,” he claimed.

Ademba further suggested that there have been specific days marked by heightened pressure or troubling incidents but stopped short of disclosing full details.

“There are other things I could say here, but it would be bad but just know that the 19th and the 27th were bad days,” he added.

This comes a week after Ademba dismissed claims that the movement is backed by political sponsors or hidden financiers.

Speaking in an interview on Sunday, March 22, Ademba Allans framed the campaign’s “sponsorship” as symbolic of public frustrations and national concerns rather than financial backing.

“We are sponsored by Kenyans, we are sponsored by those who died in 2024, we are sponsored by the 1.3 trillion that was stolen the other day, we are sponsored by 43 million that was stolen from eCitizen. We are sponsored by the fact that RutoMustGo,” he said.

Ademba explained that the initiative is focused on mobilizing citizens to register as voters, distancing the campaign from political influence and rejecting any form of external funding tied to politicians.

He criticized political leaders for what he described as a failure to encourage voter registration in the past, arguing that the current effort is filling that gap independently.

“To any politician out there, claiming or wanting to work with us, we have to say this: You had the longest time to mobilize Kenyans to register as voters, and you failed to do that. We are mobilizing Kenyans to register to vote; we do not want you anywhere in the picture. 

“For now, don’t ruin this, don’t interrupt our process. This is not a politician-led mass voter registration; this is a citizen-led mass voter registration. We don’t have the money, but we don’t want your money,” he added.

Ademba further revealed that there have been attempts by political figures to associate themselves with the campaign, including alleged offers of logistical support.

However, he warned that any attempts to infiltrate or take over the movement would be met with resistance from organizers.

“They have approached us. I have been receiving phone calls. If a lorry appears on Tuesday at our rallies in Kibra, Langatta, the 5 Embakasi constituencies, at anniversary towers, we are going to chase those lorries away. We are not going to allow politicians to hijack,” he further said.

Former Nominated Senator Millicent Omanga has revealed she fell out with President William Ruto over what she described as betrayal. 

Speaking on Saturday, March 28, Omanga claimed that the President failed to honour commitments he made to women ahead of the 2022 General Election.

She noted that President Ruto signed a women’s charter and pledged a 50:50 gender balance in government appointments, a promise she says is yet to be fulfilled.

Omanga also highlighted other unimplemented pledges, including the provision of free sanitary towels to girls in public schools and free diapers for women delivering in public hospitals.

“We had a women’s charter, during the charter, I was at the forefront, the current president signed and agreed that it will be 50:50 gender sharing in his government, not even two-thirds. He signed again that every girl in public schools would get free sanitary towels, something which we are not seeing now.

“Another thing is that women delivering in public hospitals would get free diapers. He removed Linda mama, which was there during Uhuru’s time. We came to realise whatever we signed was just for election purposes,” Omanga stated.

The former Nominated Senator also said she declined the appointment to the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Commission board, saying it went against her principles.

“I looked at the mandate of that commission, and one of them was to demolish markets and houses next to the riverbank. I looked at the people who voted for me, and 40 per cent of them live around there. I decided I can’t stand that,” Omanga explained.

This comes days after Omanga officially joined former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).

Omanga was received at the party by Gachagua during an event at the party headquarters on Thursday, March 19.

Speaking during the event, Gachagua said Omanga is a leader of high integrity who cares about the livelihood of Nairobi residents.

“Does Millicent Omanga look like somebody who can be bought? No one elected under the DCP ticket will be bought after the election,” he reiterated.

On her part, the former nominated Senator asked for an apology from the people of Nairobi for supporting President Ruto, who broke all the promises he made to them.

“I am asking for your forgiveness for thinking that the UDA wheelbarrow was going somewhere, but I was wrong. He lied to all of us,” she stated.

A controversial internet streamer who goes by the name Clavicular has been arrested in south Florida on a battery charge.

Braden Eric Peters was taken into custody on Thursday by police in Fort Lauderdale after a battery investigation stemming from an incident last month in central Florida, investigators said.

Peters is accused of instigating a fight between two women and then posting a video of it on social media, authorities said. The BBC has contacted Peters for comment.

Clavicular is primarily known for his role in an online movement called looksmaxxing, centred on maximising physical attractiveness.

A 19-year-old woman reported that she had been battered by Violet Marie Lentz, 24, on 2 February during a physical altercation in a residence rented out by Peters, 20, Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said.

Deputies arrived at the home but Peters and Lentz would not meet them outside to speak about the incident.

A warrant was issued by the sheriff’s office for Peters for charges of misdemeanour battery and criminal conspiracy to commit battery.

A warrant was also issued for Lentz for misdemeanour battery. Authorities are still searching for her, the sheriff’s office said.