A 32-year-old man from Muliluni in Mwingi west sub-county of Kitui county on Friday attacked his 24-year-old brother with a Panga and killed him.
The man identified as Benjamin Ngumbau then proceeded to commit suicide.
According to neighbors, the two have been having wrangles concerning land.
“The man who killed his brother parted ways with his wife long ago and has been having issues with his brother concerning their land. He slashed his brother on the head as he was working on the farm,” said Musili Kimanzi a neighbor.
The man who was attacked by a Panga died while receiving treatment at Mwingi level 4 hospital.
After committing the act the man ran away as villagers bayed for his blood.
Later his body was found hanging from the roof of his house.
“We rushed to the hospital where the other man was receiving treatment. He had deep cuts on the head and one of his hands had been broken. As we waited for him to be attended to we were notified that the attacker had been found dead in his house, he had hanged himself using an electric cable, we left and came and called the police who took the body,” said another neighbor.
The bodies of the two brothers were moved to the same hospital mortuary for preservation awaiting burial.
Locals were urged to seek professional help when dealing with land issues instead of resorting to violence.
Police in Mwala have launched investigations over the death of a Boda Boda rider from Katulani area, Kibauni.
The man who is a Boda Boda rider in the area fell down from his motorbike and died on the spot.
One of the eyewitnesses who was at the scene said that the rider was carrying a customer before he fell and passed on.
The customer was left flabbergasted as he did not know what might have caused the death of his rider.
“Today we have witnessed a shocking incident where a Boda Boda operator in our area Kibauni was carrying a passenger but things got out of hand,” said the eye witness.
“The bodaboda rider fell down from his motorbike while carrying a customer and died instantly on the spot something which left us in shock,” he added.
The body of the deceased has been taken to Machakos level 5 hospital morgue for preservation awaiting an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
The Kamba leadership forum has downplayed demonstrations planned by the Azimio coalition on Monday.
Led by their chairperson Archbishop Timothy Ndambuki the Association said that the demonstrations are uncalled for since they won’t help bring down the cost of living.
Ndambuki said that the only thing the demos will bring forth is the destruction of property, robbery, and people may get injured.
He noted that the demos will only hurt the dwindling economy and cause unrest.
The Archbishop urged the opposition to seek a sitting with the President and discuss issues involving the cost of living instead of inciting Kenyans to go for demos.
The clergy member also urged leaders from the opposition to give the government time to work for its people.
“The cost of living is high and going for demonstrations will not bring food to the table or get what we want. There should be a meeting between the opposition and the Government not for ‘Nusu Mkate’ but to find a way to help Kenyans during this hard situation instead of these back and forth theatrics,” Ndambuki said.
“The president appointed Principal Secretaries the other day, let us give him time to work and deliver his promises to us we cannot be engaging in politics every day yet we are very aware that the government is still in formation,” he added.
Charles Kababu of GCC said that it will be unwise for the opposition to cause mayhem in the country while Kenyans have been enjoying Peace before during and after the 2022 elections.
Mwingi Central MP Gideon Mulyungi has opposed the latest plan by Mining CS Salim Mvurya to start mining coal and other minerals in Kitui county.
The Wiper legislator warned CS Mvurya of the mass displacement that will be a result of the mining and also adverse effects on the environment. While addressing the media outside the parliament building, Mulyungi said that after the CS hosted Governor Malombe to discuss the issue of mining in Kitui, the Kitui elected leaders won’t accept the mining of coal in Kitui.
“I want to tell CS Mvurya that as you speculate about minerals because I saw you listing Kitui as one of the counties rich in mineral resources and targetted for mining, keep off coal mining in Mui basin which is Mwingi Central constituency. That is a matter that we have gone over and over, although you’re very new in the Ministry, with your predecessors,” Mulyungi remarked.
The Mwingi Central MP invited the Mining Cabinet Secretary to look at the Parliamentary report on coal mining that he (Mulyungi) presented in 2019 and motion tabled in parliament.
“He should look at the motion that was tabled in Parliament in 2019 where Parliament in its wisdom stopped coal mining in Kitui until Consensus building is done. Speculating about the mining of the coal in the Mui basin is a no-go zone and we won’t allow that to happen,” he added.
Mulyungi also revealed that he had even personally discussed the matter with President Ruto and agreed on how to proceed. The vocal legislator said that it is very clear that coal is not the way to go considering that the community might get little benefit from the mining but the environmental and health effects will bring more harm to the people.
“Coal mining is not clean energy, it is a health hazard, causes mass displacement of people, and therefore anything that displaces people from their homes, especially where they have buried their loved ones and during these difficult times, we can’t allow that to happen,” Mulyungi added.
An estimated 400 million tons of coal deposits are believed to be in the 123,553-acre Mui Coal Basin which stretches from Mwingi Central to Kitui East. The Mui Coal Basin is divided into blocks A to D where the concession to mine coal in Blocks C and D of the Mui Coal Basin was awarded to the Fenxi Mining Industry of China in December 2013 but since then nothing has happened.
Coal mining concessions in Blocks A and B were also put on hold, even after the tender was advertised.
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Gospel Artist Justina Syokau says she needs a genuine man of God to pray for her and anoint her.
In a short Facebook post, Justina noted that she needs the pastor to anoint all her assets and even urged her followers to suggest the best man of God she should approach.
The ‘Najileta Kwako’ hitmaker said she has tried to pray for herself in vain as things have not changed.
“Natafuta pastor wa kuniombea,na amwage mafuta kwa all my assets..taja pastor mwenye unajua ako na anointing, mwenye hajajichanganya, niende aniombee naitaji maombi nimejiombea na bado mambo hayajabadilika naitaji mungu sasa,” Justina said.
Her post evoked mixed reactions from her fans who took turns to suggest men of God the singer should consult for prayers.
However, others wanted her to clarify what assets she meant before recommending their pastors.
Some questioned where her “spiritual mother” Lucy Natasha went and why she was not going to her for prayers.
Here are some of the reactions;
Jacie Jacy said, “Where is your spiritual mother Reverend Lucy Natasha ama haumuamini, earth is hard.“
Eunice Mutisya said, “Hope your Pastor has seen this post, Shida ya waimbaji hatukuangi na church permanent or a spiritual father. You can’t say you want anybody to pray for you.”
“Oooh u mean kitambo haukuwa unamhitaji Mungu kabisa sahii ndio unamhitaji Mambo yakienda segemnege,” said Margaret Paul.
“Unakuaga na lugha chafu sana wewe!,” said Irene Mutheu.
Lucy Wokabi said, “Na kwani mbeleni ulikua unahitaji nani kama saa hii ndio unahitaji Mungu?”
Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior has disclosed how President William Ruto won the 2022 August elections.
Speaking at Muvau, Mutula said that apart from aggressive campaigning Ruto had a lot money which catapulted him to the presidency.
According to Mutula if not for money, Ruto would not have won. He urged Kamba leaders to be orderly and have a solid plan if they dream of getting the Presidency.
The Governor noted that Ruto had people who stood with him financially thus giving him an upper hand in the elections.
“You want to be president yet you cannot even give out 10 million shillings. This thing is not collected on the road. Just ask the one on the seat how he did it, he would be frustrated here and get money from somewhere else until he got the seat while some thought it was a joke,” Mutula said.
“He was self-sufficient and that is why he is seated on the seat, now you are claiming you want to go to Statehouse, that is not how things are done, statehouse is not a bedroom that you would tell someone to move a bit for you to sleep,”he added amid laughter from the crowd.
He noted that if the Kamba community does not position itself well, then getting the presidency will be a dream that will never come true.
Mutula spoke while launching the Ndukuma dam that is being constructed by the County Government of Makueni.
The County has committed 50 million for the first phase of the 58-acre dam. Once completed the dam will serve more than 19 villages.
Machakos Health CEC Dr. Daniel Yumbya revealed this during a press briefing saying that the 2 new deaths are from Kangundo Sub-county.
Yumbya said that those who died in Kangundo had traveled from different locations before succumbing in Kangundo.
The CEC revealed that after the four deaths in Mavoko, no death has been reported in the area since the County Government has been keen on ensuring that the disease is contained.
“So far since the reporting of the Cholera outbreak in the county 6 people have died, 4 from Mavoko sub-county and 2 from Kangundo sub-county,” said Dr. Yumbya.
In total, the number of people who have shown signs and symptoms of Cholera in the county stands at 51, 46 in the Mavoko sub-county and 5 in Kangundo sub-county.
Areas affected by the cases are Mlolongo, Jua Kali, Kwa Mang’eli, Kanaani, California, KMC, Site, Njoguini, Ngimu, Slota, and Sokoni estates.
The County Government has embarked on ensuring that they curb the spread of cholera by supplying clean water to residents and clearing garbage in the most affected areas.
Emotions ran high during the burial of 17-year-old Syengo Nyamai at his parent’s home at Kathungu village in Kathungi location, Kitui Central constituency.
Syengo a Form 2 student at Mavindini Secondary School died under unclear circumstances and his body was found lying in a nearby forest. The late was suspected to be murdered after winning a Ksh. 200,000 Betika bet. The family called upon the investigative agencies to complete their investigations so that the family can get justice for their son.
In the burial attended by hundreds of mourners, the late Syengo was eulogized as a humble young man who was full of energy and ready to pursue his dreams.
“My brother was killed on his way to school, we found him after three days of searching for him. This thing has brought sadness to us because we are yet to comprehend how he was killed, so we call on those who were involved to be charged and know how our brother was killed. I call upon the investigative agencies to speed up so that we can get justice because our hearts are bleeding,” Gideon Nyamai, the brother to the late said.
The students and teachers eulogized Syengo as a disciplined student who interacted well with the other students and also his teachers saying that it is a big loss to the school fraternity. They also cursed those who did the heinous act to take away the life of Syengo to never find peace.
“He was a young boy full of dreams, we know God will deal with those who killed him and we pray that God will give wisdom to the Government agencies dealing with this matter because we want to know them. We as a school condole with the family, it is a loss to us,” Benson Malinda, the school principal remarked.
Katiwa Kilimu, the chief of the Kathungi location warned those who might have ill motives to kill innocent people to stop sad and requested those who might have information on those who killed the young boy to provide the information to government agencies.
“The issue is at the safe hands of the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI), although it may take time, I urge those who have information on who killed Syengo to give out the details so that the DCI may expedite their investigations. If you have any reports share them with us because that is what will help instead of going around spreading rumors,” Chief Katiwa said.
The Chief also warned those who issue their identity cards to under eighteen children to register sim cards to stop that because it is exposing the children to danger and its a crime.
The late Syengo was reported to have registered a sim card using another person’s identity card because he was under age and it’s the line that he used to bet and won the Ksh. 200,000. Two suspects who were the last people seen with the deceased are being detained at Itoleka Police Station as the investigation continues.
