Members of the public in Kitui Rural Constituency have condemned an incident where two family members were hacked to death by a relative using a panga.

The heinous act occurred on Sunday, June 19, 2022   at Kalulini village in Kanyangi ward.

The demonstrations were led by two Non-Governmental Organizations that work to fight for human rights in Kenya. They are The Groots Kenya and Kituo Cha Sheria.

STORY By JOSPHINE MWENDE

 TENSION is high in Embu town following a scuffle that has erupted between the bodaboda riders, Miraa traders and police.

 

It is alleged that in the morning several bodaboda riders were arrested for lack of driving licenses.

This escalated a standoff which has been there between the riders and Miraa traders prompting the miraa traders and bodaboda riders to light bonfires in the streets.

STORY By MWINGI TIMES CORRESPONDENT 

Residents of Kitui County have been urged to examine supporters of certain gubernatorial candidates before they cast a vote for them.

Speaking at Mivukoni market in Kyuso Ward, Jubilee Party gubernatorial candidate Senator David Musila urged his supporters to ignore former Governor Dr Julius Malombe over his government's relations with contractors.

Senator Musila added that Malombe mainly favoured contractors but the ordinary citizens were left behind.

The former provincial commissioner said Mr Maru from the region had his children employed by the Malombe government but the residents were not benefiting in any way. He said Mr Maru benefited because he was a contractor.

Senator Musila said that he will work for ordinary citizens not with contractors only.

“We should forget about saying Malombe is better. That is very dangerous to say. The person telling you Malombe is better is saying so in order to leave him governing you for five more years as you suffer. We have ten years of suffering for Mivukoni residents who have been deprived of development.

The person saying kava Malombe is saying so because of his selfish benefits. And I know one of those who say so is my friend called Maru. Maru… the Maru you are seeing here”, said Senator Musila.

Contractor’s name

Upon mentioning the contractor’s name, the big gathering burst into a roaring laughter which lasted for some time before calm returned.

Despite their differences, the former senator said that they were still friends although he unsuccessfully tried to talk to the contractor about his political stand. He then warned the electorate against voting for former governor Dr Julius Malombe.

“I know this Maru has his four children employed by Malombe. How many of your children have been employed? (by Malombe?) he asked Mivukoni market residents.

The senator accused Mr Maru of leading a campaign in discrediting him as having advanced years.

The former Kitui senator then went on to ask him “between me and you who is old? Remove your hat and come and stand here”. Then upon senator ordering him to come forward, another laughter ensued.

Senator Musila went on to tell Mivukoni residents that he was with Maru at the same village in 2017 and cautioned him against associating with some unnamed people. “But after some time, I heard that a car had dropped to Maru’s place. Everything has an end. Please, stop associating yourself with Malombe from today so that you can blend with other Mivukoni residents.

Senator David Musila requested residents to counsel Maru “so that he can change”.

STORY By MWINGI TIMES CORRESPONDENT

 MWINGI TIMES: Hello Glady Mawia and welcome to our MWINGI TIMES exclusive interviews where we seek to grow local artists.

 

How's Boomplay and Skiza tunes in relation to helping in growing local talents?

GLADYS MAWIA: Boomplay is good so far. Its a good platform for artists to showcase their craft and also a great platform for everyone to stream our music efficiently. My songs can be streamed on Boomplay free of charge.

Skiza tunes do help in growing talents as long as the artist rallies more subscribers on their Skiza tunes. I do encourage listeners to utilize such outlets to shower artists with their support since such outlets require little out of them but goes a long way to uplift/grow the artist.

Which song do you say was most received by your listeners? Why?

I have two songs that were received satisfyingly well and are currently serving their purpose out here, something I'm grateful to God for. In terms of views, "Zaidi" has garnered more views on YouTube whilst "Support and Strength" has more streams on Boomplay currently.

Are you working on any exciting project coming soon or we better get used to what we have?

I definitely have more projects to come and by God's grace it will be soon. I especially don't concentrate on speed but on God's guidance.

 

Do you do collabos?

I currently have not done any collabo so far but it’s something I sure can consider in the future. 

A Gospel Music critic recently told me that some themes featured border on secular. Is it contemporary art or a shift in the good old way of singing Holy Praise and Worship songs based on the Holy Scriptures?

I believe God is the same yesterday, today and forever and His standards never change. Times are also changing and every generation is not the same, so I believe that there's no harm in improvising new and better enhancements in worshipping our God.

An example is in musical instruments. They keep changing as times go by with new inventions and enhancements which is all good. The issue comes in the intention behind anything when it comes to Gospel evangelism. Speaking particularly on Gospel music, the intention behind everything is what matters and the Scripture should be the guiding standard.

Are you still practicing media skills you learned or you shifted fulltime to Gospel genre!?

I intend to balance between Gospel music and career, unless God leads me to do Gospel music full time and solely.

Thank you.

I greatly appreciate you for this interview. Blessings to you and the MWINGI TIMES family.

STORY By MUSYOKA NGUI

 Kitui governor Mrs Charity Ngilu has bowed out of the hotly contested gubernatorial race pitting her against former senator David Musila and pioneer governor Dr Julius Malombe.

Speaking at Mutha township, Azimio presidential flagbearer Raila Odinga said that Ngilu will serve in his government at the national level.

“You will decide between former Governor Julius Malombe and former Senator David Musila who will be your governor. I will take mama to Nairobi”, said the ODM leader.

Deputy President William Ruto’s party UDA is fronting former Nairobi deputy county boss Jonathan Mueke to vie for the Kitui county top seat.

Before quitting the Kitui governorship race, Ngilu had hinted at supporting Senator David Musila.

STORY By MWINGI TIMES CORRESPONDENT