Former Murang’a Governor Mwangi Wa Iria’s wife, Jane Waigwe Kimani, was yesterday charged alongside David Maina Kiama at the Milimani anti-corruption court in connection with the misappropriation of KSh351 million from Murang’a County funds.
The prosecution through Senior Principal Prosecution Counsel Susan Keli, did not oppose the bail application but instead sought that the Court consider the seriousness of the charges and the huge amounts involved and that the bond should be commensurate with the nature of offences.
The two pleaded not guilty to the charges, and were released on a KSh5 million bond with a surety of a similar amount or an alternative cash bail of KSh1 million. The court, through Chief Magistrate Victor Wakhumile, ordered them to deposit their travel documents with the court and to refrain from leaving the country without the court’s consent.
The matter will be mentioned on May 14.
Guru Nanak Niksham Sewak Jatha, a non-profit organisation based in Kericho, has partnered with the Kericho County government to implement departmental programmes that will benefit residents.
The partnership includes upgrading medical facilities, establishing a Gender-Based-Violence Recovery Centre, and promoting sports for both genders.
The Kericho County Governor, Dr. Eric Mutai, announced that the partnership will also promote environmental protection by developing modern car wash structures for youth and a decent working area for mechanics in Kericho Town.
The Guru Nanak community will also create a peace garden for heritage conservation and peacebuilding at the Chelimo/Lipton tea area.
The Guru Nanak Sewak Jatha team, led by Prof. Mohinder Singh Ahluwalia, will provide expertise on values-led education and training for the county government.
Mombasa-based Omax FC secured their fifth-place finish in the FKF Division One Zone A, defeating Fortune Sacco 1-0.
This victory shattered Fortune Sacco’s hopes of securing automatic promotion to the National Super League (NSL).
They now face a playoff match against MOFA and a 3-1 win against Kibera United, which assured 3K of the league title.
Assistant Coach Hassan Hussein expressed satisfaction with Omax’s performance in their debut season and is starting preparations early for the next season, aiming for promotion to the NSL.
Omax’s transformation into Congo Boyz earlier this season is a significant development for the upcoming season.
The club is now gearing up to commence an intensive training programme to focus on securing promotion to the NSL.
This season, Simba Apparel, Malindi Progressive, and Olympic Pirates faced disappointment, while 3K emerged victorious, clinching the title and securing promotion to the NSL.
Suspected Cocaine and Heroine estimated at KSh3.7 million in street value was also recovered in another operation conducted in other parts of Mombasa and Kilifi Counties.
In a swoop conducted in the wee hours of yesterday by a combined team of Anti-narcotic Unit (ANU) and Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU) detectives, 50 grams of cocaine and 1.15kgs of heroin were recovered.
A suspect namely Hussein Mansur Salim was apprehended in Kisauni, Mwandoni with approximately 50 grams of cocaine valued at KSh250,000.
In Kisauni at Stage ya Paka, Ali Swale was also arrested with approximately 1kg of heroin, with a street value of Sh3,000,000.
Similary, Harrison Mwenda Kiambi was also netted in Mtwapa Maweni with heroin weighing 150 grams, valued at Sh 450,000.
The three suspects are in lawful custody pending arraigment.
Principal Secretary for Irrigation Ephantus Kimotho paid a courtesy call to Embu County governor Cecily Mbarire at her office.
The PS who was received by Embu County Commissioner Jack Obuo was in the county to inspect irrigation projects in Manyatta and Runyenjes Constituencies
During the inspection, the team visited two successfully completed irrigation projects, one funded by the National Government , namely Kagaari Gaturi Irrigation Project in Runyenjes Constituency and the other one donor funded project namely Kiruki Kiende Irrigation Project in Manyatta Constituency.
The team also inspected ongoing projects; Gatene Irrigation Project funded by KFW through Smallholder Irrigation Program, New Kithimu Irrigation Project funded by National government and Itabua Muthatari Irrigation Project which is also funded by the government.
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