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Police arrest drug peddlers during a crackdown at the beach

Mombasa, KENYA: Police in Likoni, Mombasa on Wednesday arrested 10 alleged drug peddlers at the shores of Indian Ocean Waters and recovered unknown quantity of drugs.

Brighton Otieno,Hamisi Kamue, Mbwana Hassan, Nusuru Sulemaman, Amin Elote, Ramadan Sawaleh,Nassir Zoro,Ali Abdallah, Daniel Muturu and Juma Omar were all arrested following a crackdown carried out by a team of police officers tasked to fight drug abuse in the area.

Likoni police boss Willy Simba termed the arrest as a major breakthrough in the war against drug abuse in the county.

He said the suspects will be grilled to ascertain if they are linked to any criminal gangs terrorizing residents, before being arraigned in court on Thursday.

He reiterated that the fight against drug abuse will continue in the whole subcounty.

READ ALSO: Marwa orders all il8legal gun holders to surrender firearms or face consequences

The suspects are being held at Likoni police Station.

AFC Leopards signs five new players

Nairobi, KENYA: Kenyan Premier League club AFC Leopards has confirmed the signing of five new players as it prepares to rival other teams next season for top honors.

Through its portal, the club affirmed capturing the services of defender Dennis Sikhayi from Western Stima, Marcus Abwao of Nairobi Stima and Mike Kibwage formerly of Kakamega Homeboyz.

Others are striker Vincent Oburu who joins ranks from the junior team while Ibrahim Elias also comes in from the Sofapaka FC U20 side.

The club also disclosed that it has agreed personal terms with defender Abdallah Yusuf and midfielder Duncan Otieno both from Posta Rangers and Samuel Ndungu of Muhoroni Youth.

Also, in line to switch allegiance to the den are Mathare United pair Yhvonne Isuza and Robinson Kamura both whose contract are set to expire by the end of the month.

The players are expected to link up with the rest of the squad once they get release letters from their current clubs.

AFC Leopards finished 13th last campaign, and they are yet to win the league title since 1998.

We are not an outlawed gang! Kadu Asili tells CS Nkaiserry

Kilifi, KENYA: A coast based independent political party Kadu Asili has called upon Interior CS Joseph Nkaiseri to shed more light on an organized criminal gang called Kadu Asili networks based in the region.

The gang was initially banned by CS Nkaissery in his 30th December gazette notice in Nairobi.

The party leader, also Kaloleni MP Gunga Mwinga, on Wednesday told Baraka FM that the party has officially written to Nkaiserry  regarding the issue, which he says  could result to tension as the country heads to the general elections.

“We are agitated by this gang, because associating this name with an organized criminal gang will badly affect us and as a result we have written to CS Nkaiseri to seek clarity on which group he was referring to,” said Mwinga.

He said the party had no relationship with such a group and expressed the willingness of the party to work with the government investigation agencies to stop the group if it exists.

“Kadu asili is a legally registered political party and we have no any information on where Kadu Asili networks stems from,” Mwinga clarified.

He expressed his worries that the gazette notice might have been a plan by the government to de-popularize the party which has all along been championing for peaceful elections.

“I feel this is just an organized plan to taint our political party by making it look like a criminal gang. The move has brought in jittery in our party, making some members uneasy. We want the CS to tell us who are the members of Kadu Asili networks,” added Mwinga.

Among other groups that were listed included wakali kwanza and wakali wao who are known dangerous gangs at the coast.

On Jamhuri day, Kilifi county commissioner Joseph Keter said the security team is closely monitoring some groups that are planning to disrupt peace during this year’s general elections.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery on December 30 through an official gazette notice, outlawed 89 criminal gangs running activities in different parts of the country.

According to the CS, among the groups are, Gaza Boys, 42 Brothers, Acrobatic, Akapulo, Akili za Usiku, American Marines, Bad Men, Baragoi Boys, Beasts, Black Latino, Bongo Rongo, Boston Boys, Bulanda Boys, Chapa Ilale, Chifu Kali, Chimoi Highway Gang, China Squad, Chini ya Mnazi, Chunga Chunga, Colombo, Confirm Group, Cool Base, Corner Stars, Culture Boys, Egypt Boys, Eleven Crazy (Mji Mkubwa), Elite, Eminants of mungiki, Five Fingers, G15 among others.

New judge promises to introduce admiralty law practices in Mombasa

Mombasa, KENYA: The newly posted head of Mombasa court station Judge Erick Ogola has promised to introduce admiralty law practices (a distinct body of law that governs maritime questions and offenses) in the Coast region.

Ogola said that Mombasa is a gateway to East and Central Africa because of the port,which facilitates the practice of international trade and therefore the need for the admiralty law.

He said the Judiciary was aware of the implementation of section 20 of the Insurance Act, to the effect that commercial importers in the country must procure local Marine cargo insurance policies from January 2017.

Judge Ogola further stated that a total of 18,546,2016 backlog cases were pending in Mombasa court.

He asked members of the bench in Mombasa to work hard to reduce the back log while attending to new cases and finalize them in time.

Ogola said the country expected judicial officers to observe 100% integrity and encouraged all judicial officers and members of the bar and the public to remain vigilant and discharge duties without any reproach.

He however said individual and personal issues on corruption and integrity when raised, shall be investigated appropriately  by the relevant organizations.

Ogola has replaced retired Resident Judge Anyara Emukule who retired in December 2016.

He was appointed a judge in 2011 and posted in Nairobi at the commercial division where he served for 6 years before being posted to Machakos until January when he was posted as the head of station in Mombasa.

He said that statistics show that there are bulk of cases within the Coast region related to land ownership.

He added that the station had received two more judges, Justice Charles Kimutai and Lady Justice Loise Chepkemoi.

Mombasa will now have three environment and land judges as a major improvement in the sector.

Marwa orders all illegal gun holders to surrender firearms or face consequences

Mombasa, KENYA: Coast region commander Nelson Marwa has ordered all illegal gun holders in the region to surrender their firearms, so as to curb gun related crimes.

Speaking during a press briefing at his office in Mombasa on Wednesday, Marwa said there has been reports that gun related crimes have increased in the region.

“Gun related crimes statistics have gone high and as we are headed for the elections we need to be careful to curb harassment cases from those who have licensed guns,” he said.

Marwa said they will hold a crackdown on all illegal gun holders and at the end of the exercise they will name and shame the offenders.

The regional boss further said that Nyali constituency has the biggest number of guns.

“Nyali is leading in number of guns, if you are an innocent Kenyan without anything to fear about why carry 2 guns, if you see someone carrying 2 guns he is an international criminal! Are you protecting heroin and cocaine?” He added.

Marwa said they are also conducting a crackdown for drug barons and suppliers in the region and that every individual is being monitored.

He further called for a good and competitive working relationship between the county traffic marshals and national traffic officers, to ensure efficient service delivery to the public.

“We have information that people are complaining of harassment from the county officers , Mr. traffic Commander I want to know who they are, how many inspectorate officers are there? What are their qualifications, are they properly inducted on traffic commands,” said Marwa.

Marwa also issued a warning to youths to avoid being used to cause chaos during rallies.

“There has been a new thing that people hire drug addicts and youth to cause chaos during rallies we are headed for the elections we need law and order,” he said.

On Tuesday, Kongowea MCA Jabez Oduor alleged that the county government has tolerated abuse of guns in the area and in future Mombasa might be linked to countries that witness a lot of gun related crimes.

“If we tolerate this Mombasa County government for another 5 years, Mombasa will become another Columbia.” Said Jabez.

 

Ugandan Legislators pass motion to reward national soccer team

Kampala, UGANDA: Ugandan Parliament on Tuesday passed a motion that will see its legislators dig deep into their pockets to reward their national soccer team Uganda Cranes following their triumph in 2016.

The motion which was brought to the floor by Parliament Football Team captain Hon. Dennis Obua received support from the Members of Parliaments who agreed to appreciate their players with a token.

The over 400 lawmakers will each now contribute UgSh. 500,000 ($ 150) which is equivalent to shs.15,000 to reward their national soccer team.

Uganda Cranes was named Africa’s best national men’s soccer team in 2016 by Confederation of African Football CAF after it qualified for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations after 38 years of waiting.

READ ALSO: President Museveni applauds history makers Uganda Cranes

Meanwhile, team captain Dennis Onyango scooped the African based best player award in a year in which he won CAF Champions League with Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa.

Interestingly, the MP who proposed the motion Hon. Denis Obua also lead Ugandan Parliament soccer team to claim East African Inter Parliamentary Games held in Mombasa, Kenya in December.

This leaves Kenyans wish their lawmakers borrowed a leaf from their neighbors and reward our athletes who have in many occasions conquered the world with their talents.

Politicians warned against using witchcraft to win elections

Kwale,KENYA:Politicians have been warned against using witchcraft to win elections.

Pastor Wilber Gogo of Gosepl Revival in Kwale County said any politician who uses juju (charms) will perish before actualizing their dreams.

“watakaoshiriki uchawi ili kupata kura kutoka kwa waumini wataangamia kabla ya kutimiza malengo yao (Those who will try to use witchcraft to get votes from faithfuls will not succeed )’, he claimed.

The pastor said he will fast for a week to rebuke politicians bent on using witchcraft to win.

He said it was time Kenyans and especially leaders turned from ungodly ways.

 

Gov’t reinstates Governor Joho and Kingi’s security detail

Mombasa,KENYA: The security detail of Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho and his Kilifi counterpart Amason Kingi has been reinstated.

Police say the guards have been reinstated following changes in the County Police department.

However, the police did not give reasons for recalling the security of the two Governors for three days.

It is yet to be established whether the Governors chase cars will also be reinstated.

Last week, opposition Mps protested against the withdrawal of security personnel attached to the governors

Led by  Mvita Mp Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir,William Kamoti(Rabai) Suleiman Dori (Msabweni) Rashid Bedzimba (Kisauni) and Mombasa Women rep Mishi Juma Mboko, the said they did not know the reason why  Joho’s security was withdrawn.

READ ALSO:Joho’s security should be returned with conditions! Says Senator Omar

‘He said officers including his personal bodyguard, officer attached to his residence and security officer in-charge of governors’ office,’ said the Mvita MP.

Mombasa Women Rep Mishi Mboko said the government would be held responsible in case anything happened to Joho.

Additional reporting by George Otieno

Ethiopian aliens nabbed in Likoni

Mombasa,KENYA:Undercover detectives in Likoni, Mombasa county have arrested five Ethiopian aliens who were headed to Tanzania.

The aliens were arrested in in Makao Mema Majengo Mapya area, where they were allegedly harbored in the house of a suspect said to have gone into hiding.

Police believe the suspect has been engaging in human trafficking for a long time.

The five aliens who cannot understand English nor Swahili language; have been identified as Habit Mohammed,Bilal Kambado,Dasane Bako,Matheus Godebo and Tamaskei Malaso.

Likoni police chief Willy Simba said the aliens were headed to Tanzania through the porous Lunga Lunga border.

The police boss noted that the suspects had no valid documents for travel.

He said they got information from the public which led to arrest of the suspects.

“We arrested the suspects after we got information from the public. We will arraign them in court tomorrow as we look for the suspect who had been habouring them,’’said police boss.

The five were driven to Likoni police station.

It has not been established how long the aliens have been staying in the said room.

He urged the public to be vigilant and inform the police over any suspicious characters within the area.

Kenyans urged to use funds wisely after winning lottery

Nairobi, KENYA: Kenyans who emerge as jackpot winners in different lotteries across the country have been urged to use the money they win wisely; to expand the economy.

Speaking in Nairobi on Teusday after presenting 10 million cheques to people who won the December 2016 festive season jackpot, Pambazuka national CEO Paul Kinuthia said that there is need for the winners to initiate projects which will generate income in a bid to grow the economy.

“Our mission as an organisation is to provide revenue generating entertainment through sale of innovative lottery products that provide economic benefits to Kenyans.” Kinuthia said.

“We will be working closely with the winners and other partners to provide financial management skills to enable them invest.”He added.

He also warned Kenyans to be wary of trappings of conmen in the industry and make sure that they participate in only registered lottery companies during competition.