Residents of Musukini village in Kitui have been left mouths agape after a 19-year-old girl committed suicide at their home.
The body of the girl identified as Hellen Mwendwa was discovered dangling from the roof of her bedroom by her mother at around 6 pm on Wednesday.
The mother who had an ounce of hope that her daughter could still be alive cut the noose but on checking the girl was already dead.
It has emerged that the Girl’s father had insisted she joins University in August this year since she completed Form 4 last year.
The girl left behind a suicide note indicating that her father had failed to listen to her and kept insisting she continues with her education.
“A suicide note recovered at the scene indicated that the deceased was lamenting her father’s actions of not listening to her and being adamant to take her to University having finished her O levels in 2022,” read the letter in part.
Her body was removed from the scene by the police and taken to Mwingi level 4 hospital mortuary pending autopsy.
Investigations into the shocking incident have begun.
Police in Kangundo have issued a warrant of arrest on a Form One student from St. Martins Kitwii Secondary School who was found in possession of bhang.
Confirming the incident, Kangundo sub-county Deputy Police Commander Michael Isinga confirmed that the Form one student was caught during an inspection by teachers.
He noted that the boy had 22 rolls of bhang and a matchbox. Isinga also revealed that the student would be arraigned in court after arrest for being in possession of drugs.
The student had sewn in his inner garments the rolls of bhang and was caught during the inspection as they reported back from midterm. Teachers had to use scissors to cut a part of his innerwear to remove the rolls of bhang as well as the matchbox.
Efforts to speak to the school’s management concerning the case bore no fruit as no one was willing to address the media concerning the matter.
Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe has said that there is a need for a dialogue between Azimio leader Raila Odinga and President Ruto.
Speaking during the flagging off of a consignment of pharmaceuticals worth 81.5M from KEMSA to different health facilities in Kitui, Governor Malombe stated that the two leaders should agree to sit together and address matters of national importance, especially on how to solve the issue of the high cost of living in the country. He affirmed that sitting down and solving the National issues will be the only solution to solve the ongoing high cost of living.
“We need to be honest and fair, I’m just quoting religious leaders who said that we need to have a national conversation. Let’s sit down and talk because the problem of our country is a problem of all Kenyans. If this country is sick even if you are in Government or Opposition, you are also sick and we are not saying those who are in Opposition or Government are wrong, the solution is to sit down and have a conversation,” Malombe stated.
He added that war can never be a solution to the challenges the country is facing and that’s why there is a need for a national dialogue.
“Even in the Nation where there is war like in Russia and Ukraine, war can never be the solution and can never solve any problem,” the Kitui county chief added.
Governor Malombe also cautioned the medical officers who are used to selling pharmaceuticals supplied to Government hospitals to their private health facilities saying that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is on their radar and whoever will be found stealing public resources will be held accountable.
“We have received claims that there are people who go to be treated at the Kitui County Referral hospital and instead of getting all the services there, they are referred to other private facilities. We got a letter from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) that some residents are complaining about going to health facilities and are told that there is no medicine yet we have supplied enough for our people. To the medical officers who might have been involved in the acts in the past, you are our sons and daughters, and we don’t want you to get into problem, if you have any challenges bring your plea to us and I promise even if its promotion I will listen to you,” Governor Malombe pointed out.
He also called upon the health management team and decentralized unit officials including the County Commissioner, Assistant County Commissioners, Ward Administrators, Chiefs, and Village administrators to work together in ensuring that all the residents have access to better healthcare.
The Kitui County Government ordered pharmaceuticals worth 113 Million whereas KEMSA delivered worth 81.5 Million and will be delivering the remaining 31.5 million by April 2023. The pharmaceuticals will be supplied to 309 health facilities across Kitui County.
Last week, a school-going child was rescued from an open pit in Mlolongo where she fell while going home from school.
Locals who were around responded immediately and brought out the kid from the pit filled with murky waters and dirt.
She was then rushed to the hospital for treatment as she had minor injuries.
Open pits have been a danger to small kids in the area and the locals want owners of the plots where the pits are to cover them to prevent accidents.
Daniel Mwanza a local said that some of the pits are filled with dirty water and situated in areas where children play or pass daily posing a danger to them.
“On 26th February 2020, we raised our concerns on open pits within Mlolongo and especially Phase 3 after several lives of innocent children were lost. On Monday, a two and half years girl was rescued from one of the open pits and up to now nothing has happened in ensuring that the open pit is sealed. We seem not to have learned from our past mistakes,” Mwanza said.
“I would love to urge the concerned authorities to ensure these pits are covered to avoid deaths of our children more so this rainy season,” he added.
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Stephen Ngei the owner of Makindu Motors is among the people with an inspiring from grass to grace story.
His story goes back to the 90s as a hawker who sold paraffin and second-hand underwear to make ends meet.
In a past Interview, Ngei said that he would walk to bars and joints hawking innerwear and jewelry for women in Makindu town and other areas along the Nairobi-Mombasa road.
“Revellers and barmaids were my targets and they were ready customers this made my business boom in no time,” Ngei said.
After saving for some time, he changed the business to selling second-hand bicycles. The business was targeting Government teachers who experienced transport challenges to and fro school.
“They were the only civil servants around and were able to obtain loans this making my business viable,” he narrated.
While in the bicycle business, he saved, and with just 1.2 million shillings he ventured into the motorcycle business.
Ngei began importing motorbikes from Dubai and the target market was still teachers.
“I began with importing 25 motorbikes and the second time the shipment doubled,” he said.
One challenge about importing the bikes from Dubai was some of them came with damaged parts forcing him to sell them for a cheaper price.
In 2004, he landed a deal with Chinese Skygo motorbikes and began importing unassembled motorbikes that would be assembled and sold to customers.
This reduced his losses and made his business grow in no time landing two other major deals that saw him sell manufactured motor vehicles in the country.
The company is doing well despite competition from Chinese companies selling cheap brands but that has not been a bother.
In 2013 the company won the best-exhibiting stand in the motorcycle industry during the Nakuru National Agricultural show.
His journey has however not been all roses, the businessman lost Sh181 million in a fake laptop tender at the Deputy President’s office a few years ago. The matter is still going on in court. In this case, seven people have been charged with the fake laptop tender.
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There is a saying that the Kambas don’t age and this can be seen from different leaders who are aging gracefully.
Their ages may shock you if you compare them with their looks or energy. Here is a list without any order.
Kalonzo Musyoka
The Wiper leader and Azimio-One Kenya Alliance Co-principal was born in 1953. He is 70 years OLD. He however doesn’t look that old as his age doesn’t show and have you seen how much energy he’s got?
Mutula Kilonzo Junior
Born in 1975 the Makueni Governor looks younger than his actual age. The lawyer by profession rose to fame in 2013 after the death of his father Mutula Kilonzo as he vied during the by-elections for the Senatorial seat and his winning with an outstanding margin.
Dr. Alfred Mutua
He began as the Government’s spokesperson during Late president Mwai Kibaki’s reign then served as Governor for two terms in Machakos
Mutua who is also the Maendeleo Chap chap party is currently the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora affairs.
Mutua was born in 1970 making him 53 years of age but have you seen him dance, you would think he is in his 20s.
Daniel Maanzo
Born in Yekanga village, Makueni county 52 years old ago. He is currently the senator for Makueni after serving two terms as Makueni MP.
Robert Mbui
Serving as Kathiani MP for the third term. Mbui a grandson to the late General Mulinge was born in 1968 making him 55 years old.
Katangi Ward MCA Felix Ngui has been arrested while attending Azimio demos in Nairobi CBD.
Taking to his Facebook, Ngui said that he had been arrested and was taken to Central police station and now was being moved to an unknown location.
“It is true I have been arrested, taken to Central police station, and now being driven away to an unknown direction,” Ngui said on Facebook.
After the alert, Followers of Felix Ngui reacted and here are their reactions:
Kind Rose Flower said, “Let them not harm u…tutawaroga wakule nyasi,”
Sylvester Katua said, “This regime must fail. Viva Mhesh, our legal team is doing something,”
Felix Katuti said “It shall be well with you namesake….Ruto wants to take this country to a direction it can’t walk…dark ages,”
Azimio had called for demos to protest what they termed as electoral injustice, high cost of living, and taxes. The coalition called for a reinstatement of Cherera 4 and the opening of IEBC Servers among other grievances.
Most businesses in Nairobi have closed down due to the demonstrations.
Azimio-One Kenya Alliance leader Raila Odinga added that every Monday the coalition shall hold demonstrations until the issues are addressed.
Jacob William Maunda’s death 11 years ago hit the media industry hard as he was known by many because of his sensational voice on Radio.
Even though Jacob William Maunda passed on, his legacy remains as he still rocks the airwaves through his sons.
Some of Maunda’s children followed their fathers’ footsteps and joined the media industry. Five of William Maunda’s sons have grown roots in the media industry. Though they have ventured into different media platforms their bond is incomparable.
Stephen Jacob Maunda popularly known by his Radio name Shatta Bwoy or Shatta Tikitaka is well known among reggae lovers. Shatta Boy hosts a radio show on Radio Citizen known as Waks Tikitaka. Stephen was born in 1989 and holds a Diploma in Mass Communication. He also plays the rhythm guitar.
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Peter Mutuse Maunda is popularly known by his radio name Star Kivisi. He hosts a show on Mutongoi TV and Mutongoi FM. The show dubbed Kwambata Kwambata hosts a variety of Kamba benga artists. Apart from being a journalist he also plays the keyboard and recorded a song known as “Nengwasya” while he was in High School.
Samson Maunda known as Samsnizze Maunda is a voice-over artist for Musyi FM just like his dad William Maunda uses to do voice-over for shows in Musyi. Sam followed in his footsteps and he is the voice behind several adverts on Musyi FM. He also plays drums.
Abel Maunda popularly known as Dj Bling official is a renown reggae DJ on Ghetto radio alongside Bonoko. In 200,7 he vied for Donholm’s civic seat but failed but this did not deter him from continuing with the legacy of his father by hitting the radio waves.
Gabriel Wiliam Maunda is the CEO and Lecturer at Blaqburn academy of Deejaying where he trains aspiring Deejays. He is also a Deejay and turntablist. In the recent 2022 elections, he vied for an MCA seat in Upper Savannah Ward on a Wiper Party ticket but he lost.
