Uhuru, Magufuli to deepen trade ties and tighten Border security

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July 16, 2019

According to a press briefing held by the State house spokesperson, President Uhuru Kenyatta had made a successful two-day private visit to the United Republic of Tanzania at the invitation of His Excellency President John Pombe Magufuli.

During the visit, the President and his host agreed to reinforce ongoing bilateral engagements aimed at growing trade and deepening people-to-people interactions between the two countries in the spirit of the East African Community accord.

To attain the two goals, the two leaders specifically agreed to enhance maritime transport on Lake Victoria, establish a natural gas trade pact and address cross-border security issues, among them terrorism.

Safaricom employee in possession of illegal devices charged for computer misuse and cyber crime

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Dan Ojumah

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July 15, 2019

BY PRUDENCE WANZA – A Safaricom employee has been charged with being in possession of illegal devices used in computer misuse and cyber crime.

Daniel Kionyo Njoki is accused of being in possession of a bash bunny, one large area network turtle and a modem IMEI which were used to interfere with Safaricom Public Limited Company computer system.

He is alleged to have committed the offence on 9th June,2019 at Safaricom shop in Village market ,Gigiri.

He pleaded not guilty to the charge before Senior Resident Magistrate Kennedy Cheruiyot at the Milimani Law courts.

He was released on a bond of Sh.1m or an alternative cash bail of Sh.500,000.

The case has been set for a mention on 29th July,2019 and the hearing on 12th August,2019.

Two people charged with obtaining money in the name of Mama Ngina Kenyatta

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Dan Ojumah

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July 15, 2019

BY PRUDENCE WANZA – Two people have been charged with fraud after obtaining money in the name of Mama Ngina Kenyatta.

Irene Wanjiku Njeri and Fredrick Kinani are accused of conspiring to defraud Mary Wanjiku Waweru Sh 250,000 by falsely pretending that they were in a position to recruit her children in the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) and secure them a job in Germany through Mama Ngina Kenyatta.

The two are alleged to have committed the offence on diverse dates between 1st February and 12th July in Nairobi jointly with others not before court.

Njeri and Kinani were also charged with obtaining the Sh 250,000 by false pretences from Mary between 1st February and 8th April this year.

They denied the charges before Senior Principal Magistrate Kenneth Cheruiyot.

The accused persons were granted a bond of sh 250,000 or a cash bail of Sh 100,000.

The case has been set for a mention on 29th July and will be heard on 13th August.

Tough game ahead of Senegal as booked Koulibaly to miss out AFCON final

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Dan Ojumah

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July 15, 2019

BY BONIFACE MUUSYA – Senegal’s triumph over Tunisia in the semifinals of AFCON came at a cost after dependable defender Kalidou Koulibaly was punished with a yellow-card therefore will be missing the final match against Algeria.

Koulibaly was deemed to have used his elbow to block a goal-likely shot inside the box which led into a penalty though was saved by the keeper helping his side stay in the game to eventually book a date with Algeria in the finals.

The Senegalese coach will be forced to reshuffle his backline as they aim to clinch Africa’s biggest football prize.

Uhuru urges leaders to focus on development and shun senseless politics

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Dan Ojumah

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July 14, 2019

President Uhuru Kenyatta has reminded leaders to devote their efforts in the service of Kenyans instead of endless politics.

The President emphasized that the time for politics will come but at the moment focus should be directed to working to improve the lives of Kenyans.

“If you are a politician, do not only think about enriching yourself but instead ask yourself how you will improve the lives of the people,” President Kenyatta said.

He also challenged professionals in various fields to put service to their country first and not to be driven purely by personal gains.

“If you are a doctor, do not say you will only wait for a salary and cannot work without being paid. Remember the life of your fellow Kenyan is more important than what you are paid,” he said.

President Kenyatta spoke at Mangu in Rongai, Nakuru County during the funeral service of the late lawyer, politician and businessman Karanja Kabage.

The President paid glowing tribute to Karanja Kabage, describing him as a Kenyan hero who was committed to transforming the country.

The Head of State pointed out that the late Kabage worked hard to improve the lives of Kenyans not only through the insurance industry where he left a huge legacy but in other sectors as well.

“We can say without fear of contradiction that he was an honest man. He was a man who believed in working hard and earning from his sweat. But he also involved himself in other things that were of benefit to Kenyans,” President Kenyatta said.

“It will be recalled that he used to say there should be no difference between the health insurance policy for the rich and the poor. Sickness does not discriminate. This means for him, insurance was not only a business but also an avenue to improve the live of his fellow Kenyans,” the President added.

He said if all Kenyans emulated the late Kabage and committed to working to improve the lives of their compatriots, the country would realise its development targets faster than envisioned.

“If we will all become selfless in our various fields, we will be able to meet our development objectives because it takes commitment, it takes dedication and selflessness to achieve those objectives,” President Kenyatta said.

He asked Kenyans to live together peacefully and shun tribalism, saying that is the path to follow in order to develop.

Deputy President William Ruto eulogized the late Kabage as an outstanding Kenyan and a patriot who had a great influence on him.

Digital identification systems must protect human rights

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Dan Ojumah

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July 12, 2019

On 18 October 2021, a consortium of civil society organisations (CSOs) in Kenya published a joint press statement applauding a court judgement that requires the Government to undertake a Data Protection Impact Assessment before issuing digital identity cards, known as Huduma Namba.

The CSOs, which work on digital identity issues, also called for further reforms in the implementation of the Huduma Namba.

On 14 October 2021, the High Court found that the Data Protection Act applied retrospectively to data collected under the National Integrated Identity Management System (NIIMS), including the Huduma Namba. The court stated that “the Government had not fully appreciated the import and extent of application of the Data Protection Act with respect to collection and processing of data collected under NIIMS.” It further required the Government to complete a data protection impact assessment prior to processing of data or rolling out Huduma Cards.

A Data Protection Impact Assessment is designed to identify risks that may occur through the processing of data and put in place proper mitigation measures. Such an assessment is critical to ensure compliance with both data protection laws as well as human rights obligations and is standard practice globally when implementing digital ID systems.

Kenya’s Data Protection Act came into force in November 2019. Since then, the Data Protection Commissioner, appointed in November 2020, has appointed a task force to help in the development of draft regulations necessary to operationalise the Act. These draft regulations released in May 2021 are yet to come into force.

In its joint statement, the consortium called on the Government to:

Ensure a fully inclusive identification system. This includes implementing Huduma Namba in phases with clear transition periods to enable all Kenyans to access identification documents, such as birth certificates and national identity cards, prior to moving forward with Huduma Namba.
Establish a robust legal framework and governance body via countrywide public consultations and through encouraging citizens to participate.
Ensure the full realisation of the right to privacy and data protection by ensuring Kenya has an independent and well-resourced Data Protection Authority capable of discharging its mandate.

Businessman Paul Kobia released on Sh.2m cash bail in Sh.14m gold scam

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Dan Ojumah

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July 12, 2019

BY PRUDENCE WANZA – Businessman Paul Kobia has been released on Sh.2m cash bail in a Sh.14m gold scam case.

Kobia was charged together with his 13 employees where they are alleged to have conspired to defraud Italiana Antonio Cianci Director of Iron and Steel DMCC from Arab Emirates US dollars 14,000 by displaying metal boxes purporting them to be genuine gold bars and having an office trading as Duaf international limited and Malva Amit limited by falsely pretending that they were carrying out a genuine gold business.

Kobia and his employee Tanya Yvonne Goes are charged with obtaining money by false pretences. It is alleged that the two on 25th April,2019 with intend to defraud with others not before court obtained from Italiana Antonio Cianci ,a director with Iron and Steel DMCC US dollars 14,000 by falsely pretending they had genuine gold for sale a fact they knew to be false.

Kobia and his employees also face a count of preparation to commit a felony. It is alleged that on 26th April 2019 they were found in possession of fake gold nuggets,smelting pots, metal tongs, X- ray Fluorescence Spectrometers , assorted rubber stamps and company seals all used to convince unsuspecting people that they were carrying out a genuine gold business.

Kobia is also accused of forging stamps. He is alleged to have been found in possession of an instrument capable of making the impression of a stamp for Chief Magistrate’s Court Nairobi Republic of Kenya.

He is also accused of making a falsr impressed stamp in the words of “collector of stamps duties Kenya revenue paid pounds” used for the purposes of revenue or accounting by the Kenya Revenue Authority.

Kobia is accused of forging stamps from the National Treasury, Central Bank of Kenya, Director of Geological Survey, ministry of mining, Kenya Revenue Authority Customs and Excise duty department, Executive Office of Presidency Department of Procurement Nairobi and that of Registrar of Companies Kenya.

They all denied the charges before Chief Magistrate Martha Mutuku at the Milimani Law Courts.

Kobia and Tanya Goes were released on a Cash bail of Sh.2m while the rest of the employees were released on cash bail of Sh.100,000.

The hearing of the case will be on 30th August, 2019.

Accountant charged with illegally paying himself Millions using his colleagues’ Salaries

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Dan Ojumah

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July 11, 2019

BY LYNN KYALO – An employee of a Private company was today charged with using his position as a chief accountant and paying himself Millions of money hence denying his colleagues their monthly dues.

Nolesca Manyonge was charged before Kibera Chief Magistrate Joyce Gandani where he denied the charges.

The accused was charged with stealing Sh 17million from Veteries Sans Frontiers Germany Company and NGO based in Dagoreti Sub-County within Nairobi County.

It is alleged that the accused was nabbed after his junior inspected the Mpesa transactions statements when he was away and noticed that between 2016 and 2019 July, most of the transactions were under the accused person’s name amid complains from employees of the company that they were underpaid.

He had trained his junior who used the skills he empowered him to reveal his shocking deals.

The junior officer then informed the Mpesa line manager, a lady who quickly ordered an Audit into the whole process before strange revelations were revealed.

The Company was using the Mpesa transactions as it was an easy way of paying workers in the rural area as most of them were not conversant with bank account and the accused was the one in charge of paying them.

The Matter was then reported to Kilimani police station and the accused person was arrested and charged in court.

Yesterday, he told court that his friends in the company were simply sacrificing him for some personal reasons.

He said that he never committed the offence and asked the Magistrate to release him with lenient bond terms.

The Magistrate released him on a bond of Sh 3,000,000 and a cash bail of Sh 400,000 with the surety of the same amount.

The Magistrate directed the case to be mentioned on August 30 so that he be given witness statements and documentary evidence to prepare for the case.

She also directed the matter to be heard on September 30

Four Charged with trafficking 11 Ethiopian Nationals

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Dan Ojumah

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July 11, 2019

BY PRUDENCE WANZA – Four people have been charged with human trafficking 11 Ethiopian Nationals at the Milimani Law Courts.

The four, Ali Mitano Liban, Abdinasir Walde Haile, Mohammed Makura Darche and Mohammed Walde Haile on 9th July,2019 are alleged to have transported and received the 11 Ethiopian nationals for the purpose of exploitation using a lorry registration no. KBS 577Z make HINO along Nyeri Nairobi highway at Makuyu area,Murang’a County.

Abdinasir,Mohammed Makura and Mohamed Walde were arrested waiting for the victims along Eastern by pass after a thorough coordination by Transnational Organization Crime Unit Officers.

The prosecution led by Lindsey Mugambi opposed their release on bail with grounds that the accused persons are believed to be part of a powerful cartel operating with Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania that has been under surveillance by the Transnational Organized Crime Unit and might be tempted to flee the country when released on bail.

The prosecution also cited that the accused persons are suspected not to be Kenyans and their Identity Cards are being verified to a certain the information.

However their Defence Lawyers told the court that the accused persons live at Eastleigh area in Nairobi and there is no evidence to show that they are operating in a group of cartels.

Magistrate Bernard Ochoi ruled that the case will be mentioned tomorrow for bail ruling and pretrial to establish a special hearing for the victims to testify.

Meanwhile the accused persons will be remanded at Industrial area while the victims will be held at Gigiri Police Station.

Recipes with Mutete: How to prepare Coleslaw Salad

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Dan Ojumah

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July 10, 2019

HOW TO PREPARE A COLESLAW SALAD
A great cook is not only defined by his or her food but also the salads and dips they prepare.

Today we are going to see how you can prepare a coleslaw salad .This is simply a salad made of finely shredded raw cabbage with a salad dressing.

The salad dressing can either be vinaigrette or mayonnaise.

INGREDIENTS
• Finely chopped cabbage
• Finely chopped red onions
• Salt
• White vinegar
• Grated carrots
• Dressing
• Mayonnaise/natural yorghut

PROCEDURE

• Mix the cabbage,carrots and the onions well.
• Combine the ingredients for the dressing then pour the cabbage
• Combine the ingredients for about 10 minutes then you can serve