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Clashes Between Ruto and Murathe Over KEMSA Scandal

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Selecta Official Murathe is on a war-path with DP Ruto whom he dared to quit the Jubilee Party. NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 2 – Deputy President William Ruto and Jubilee Vice Chairman David Murathe are on a war-path, this time over the COVID-19 supplies scandal at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA). It was Murathe who ignited the fire on Tuesday night when he named Ruto as having links to a company known as Kilig Limited, said to have won a lucrative Sh 4 billion tender to supply COVID-19 kits at KEMSA. “We have the legal transfers, go check the local banks and find out who the account holders of the company are; you will find that they are known partners of William Ruto,” said Murathe, in an interview on Citizen TV. He was responding to questions from host Waihiga Mwaura who wanted him to explain his connection to kilig. Although he admitted to knowing director or directors of the company, one of whom he said is his business associates, he insisted that he has nothing to do with the

Revealed: Plot to impeach Obado

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Talk rife of Obado ouster as party summons MCAs Migori Governor Okoth Obado at the Milimani Anti-Corruption court on August 27,2020 where he and 10 other suspects denied graft charges.   Photo credit:  Evans Habil | Nation Media Group _____________________________________________________ What you need to know: Following the developments, ODM, which has a majority in the assembly, invited its members for an urgent “consultative meeting” in Nairobi today. Multiple sources confirmed the possibility of initiating an impeachment motion against Mr Obado who is also on trial for the murder of former Rongo University girlfriend Sharon Otieno and her unborn son. Migori Senator Ochillo Ayacko told the  Nation  that the indictment of Obado was “a serious issue” that needs “intense engagement.” _____________________________________________________ More trouble awaits Migori Governor Okoth Obado with reports of a planned motion to impeach him in the assembly following his prosecution on

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sign landmark deal with Netflix

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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex gesture during their visit to Canada House in thanks for the warm Canadian hospitality and support they received during their recent stay in Canada, on January 7, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS - WPA Pool/Getty Images) _____________________________________________________________ What you need to know: The couple -- who quit the British royal family and moved to California this year -- already have multiple projects in development, although former "Suits" star Markle has no plans to return to acting. _____________________________________________________________ Los Angeles Prince Harry and Meghan Markle officially launched their new Hollywood careers Wednesday, signing a deal with Netflix to produce "impactful" films and series for the streaming giant. The couple -- who quit the British royal family and moved to California this year -- already have multiple projects in deve

Wa Iria faces arrest for ignoring Senate summons.

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Muranga County Governor Mwangi Wa Iria. Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group What you need to know: The County Public Accounts and Investments Committee invoked its powers under the Constitution and the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act to direct Mr Mutyambai to arrest the governor and present him before the committee. The Auditor-General's report on the county's financial records questions expenses amounting to Sh24 billion for the 2014/15 and 2017/18 financial years. The committee said it will ensure the probe is concluded for the sake of Murang’a residents. A Senate committee has written to Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai demanding the arrest of Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria for ignoring its summons. The County Public Accounts and Investments Committee invoked its powers under the Constitution and the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act to direct Mr Mutyambai to arrest the governor and present him before the committee. “The committee

Asteroid 2018 VP₁ may be heading for Earth. But there’s no need to worry

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  Centralized Micronet (C.M) | Making Communication Easier.       Space Asteroid 2018 VP₁ may be heading for Earth. But there’s no need to worry  Asteroid 2018 VP₁ may be heading for Earth. But there's no need to worry Asteroid 2018 VP1 itself is simply too small and much away to see clearly, so right here’s an artist’s impression of a near-Earth object. Credit score: NASA / JPL-Caltech Social media around the globe lit up over the weekend, discussing the chance that an asteroid (often called 2018 VP₁) may crash into Earth on November 2. It appeared solely becoming. What higher approach to spherical off a 12 months that has seen catastrophic floods, explosions, fires, and storms—and, in fact, a world pandemic?   However you possibly can relaxation straightforward. The asteroid doesn’t pose a menace to life on Earth. Probably, it would sail harmlessly previous our planet. At worst, it would deplete harmlessly in our environment and create a firework present for some fortunate Earthl