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2022 Elections: Moses Kuria’s ‘Uncircumcised’ Remarks Against Raila Odinga Sparks Uproar Saturday,
March 19, 2022 at 7:50 AM by Japhet Ruto
Gatundu South member of parliament Moses Kuria warned the GEMA community against voting for Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga.
He claimed Kikuyus, led by Kenya’s founding father Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, took an oath in 1969 never to elect an ‘uncircumcised’ leader as president.
https://twitter.com/Situmiki/status/1505296266565193731?s=20&t=BZcSeJvK1lXjgxkfwoL3rg
President Uhuru Kenyatta has endorsed Raila as his preferred successor ahead of the August 9 General Election. read more on tuko.co.ke
2. the-star.co.ke
Narok Woman Rep: It’s time for others, I won’t defend my seat
MP Tuya has held the Woman Rep position for two terms.
Narok County Woman Representative Soipan Tuya has announced that she is not going to defend her seat in the August 9, polls.
A file photo of Narok woman representative Soipan Tuya. /AMOS KERICH
In a statement released on Saturday, the woman MP said it is time for another Narok woman to lead.
“It is a lifetime honour! Being an Affirmative Action position and 10 years office, I believe it’s time for the next Narok woman to build her leadership and political muscle through this position,” she said in a statement on Facebook.
MP Tuya expressed her gratitude to the people of Narok for giving her the opportunity to serve them.
Soipan joins the list of a few MPs who have declared that they will not run for an elective seat in the August 9, polls. read more on the star.co.ke
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Little Known Story of Takawiri Island: Hidden Gem on Lake Victoria
Over the years, explorers and travellers have continued to discover hidden gems that have received little to no media attention but are worth every mention.
One of the little-known hidden gems is Takawiri island located in Lake Victoria. The lake, which is the biggest in East Africa, is home to 19 islands.
Takawiri island is adjacent to the famous Mfangano island – which is also known as Nam Lolwe. Its history has not been documented to reveal who is behind the unique island that offers a beautiful beach experience.
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Safaricom Warns Subscribers Against Fraudsters Claiming to Increase Fuliza Limits
Safaricom has warned it’s users against unscrupulous dealers using Fuliza to defraud the public. The Telco asked it’s subscribers to be wary of individuals claiming that they can increase their Fuliza limit.
The Telco asked it’s subscribers to be wary of individuals claiming that they can increase their Fuliza limit.https://t.co/H7h7RZvcGx
— Kahawa Tungu (@KahawaTungu) March 19, 2022
“KAA CHONJO! Usiwasikilize wanaopiga simu au kutuma ujumbe unaodai Fuliza yako yaweza kuongezwa ghafla. Kata simu na uripoti nambari hio kupitia SMS kwa 333.” Safaricom warned in an SMS blast to subscribers.
Translation;( “Be wary! Do not listen to people calling or sending texts alleging that they can increase your Fuliza limit. Hang up and forward the numbers through SMS code 333.”)Read more on kahawatungu.com
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nation.africa/kenya
- The 17-year-old rising star, a bronze medallist at last year’s World Under-20 Championships at Kasarani, ran a mature race to dip just behind Spain’s flamboyant gold medallist Mariano Garcia with USA’s Bryce Hoppel taking bronze
From left: USA athlete Bryce Hoppel, Spain’s Mariano Garcia and Kenya’s Noah Kibet celebrate at the end of the men’s 800 metres final during The World Athletics Indoor Championships 2022 at the Stark Arena, in Belgrade, on March 19, 2022. Andrej Isakovic | AFP
- Garcia ran a strong final lap to hold off Kibet and win in one minute, 46.20 seconds with Kibet, who has an outdoor personal best time of 1:44.88, digging in for silver in 1:46.35 and Hoppel taking bronze in 1:46.51
- Kibet said he’s now on the table of men and will challenge for a slot at the outdoo
- r World Championships in Eugene, USA, in July. Read more on Nation.africa