Former Speaker KENNETH MARENDE lands a big job in UHURU/ RUTO’s Government

Friday December 26, 2014 – Former House Speaker Kenneth Marende has landed a big job in the Government of President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto.

This is after he was elected as a board member of the Kenya Power.

His election to a public institution comes following his exit from Parliament two years ago.

Marende received the highest votes in an election where all former directors who were seeking re-election lost out, including Chairman Eliazar Ochola, Patrick Obath and Jacob Mwirigi.

The poling results showed Uhuru/ Ruto’s Government supported Marende’s candidature given that the State owns 50.08% share of KPLC which is crucial for anyone to sail through as a director in the utility firm.

Kenya Power has 27, 000 shareholders who exercise weighted voting rights, where one’s vote is equivalent to their stake.

Marende exited from politics to pursue personal business and vowed to make a comeback in 2016 where he intends to run for one of the big seats in the country.

The Kenyan DAILY POST

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Here is why RAILA ODINGA said that he is never going to enjoy his Christmas holidays.

Friday December 26, 2014 – Former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, on Thursday said he never going to enjoy his Christmas holiday because of the Security Bill that was signed into law by President Uhuru Kenyatta last week.

Addressing faithful after attending a Christmas Mass at a Nairobi church, Raila, who is also the CORD leader, said the new security laws are retrogressive and target opposition leaders and some Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs).

Raila said currently, CORD coalition is waiting for the outcome of the court after the coalition filed a petition seeking to block the implementation of the new law.

He said if the court fails to block the security laws, his coalition will call for mass action to compel the Government drop them. 

“We are ready to move all over the country and educate Kenyans on why we the opposition are against the new laws,” Raila said

During the function, Raila was accompanied by his wife, Mama Ida Odinga.

The Kenyan DAILY POST

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Is NKAISSERY taking orders from RAILA ODINGA? See what he did hours after his appointment!

Friday December 26, 2014 – Newly appointed Interior Coordination Cabinet Secretary, Joseph Nkaissery, on Thursday lifted the dusk to dawn curfew imposed on Lamu Island leaving only a small section of Lamu County with a curfew.

In a statement to the press, Nkaissery said the curfew has been lifted in Lamu Island but remains in force in the County’s mainland.

The lifting of the curfew is in line with CORD leader Raila Odinga’s demands to President Uhuru Kenyatta and the then CS Joseph ole Lenku to lift it saying  it is affecting businesses in the region.  

A source at State House confirmed that some Jubilee operatives were not comfortable with order that comes 24 hours after his appointment.

Some politicians close to power wanted Nkaissery to issue a statement that the Government will review the curfew orders and then lift it after he tours the area.

Other sources said Nkaissery was told by President Uhuru Kenyatta that he had given him powers to only consult the Security Council and not any other individual, saying there was only one centre of power.

Meanwhile, former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, has thanked Nkaissery for lifting the curfew in Lamu Island. 

The Kenyan DAILY POST

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Ole LENKU to be named as Tourism CS as KINGORI MWANGI tipped to be new police boss.

Friday December 26, 2014 – President Uhuru Kenyatta is set to appoint former Internal Security Cabinet Secretary, Joseph Ole Lenku, as the new Tourism CS.

According to an impeccable source from Office of the President, the Jubilee Government wants to split the Tourism Ministry into two where the current CS, Phyllis Kandie, will be moved to the newly formed East African Affairs Ministry.

Ole Lenku’s appointment as the Tourism CS was agreed to because he doesn’t have to undergo vetting.

Joseph Ole Lenku was sacked after sporadic attacks by Al Shabaab, the latest two, of a bus and a quarry, leaving a total of 64 people dead.

Previously, a manager at Utalii Hotel, Lenku was replaced by Joseph Nkaissery who was sworn in on Wednesday.

The source also said former Nairobi County Police Boss, Kingori Mwangi, is set to become the next Inspector General of Police after the resignation of David Kimaiyo last month.

Sources said Uhuru and his Deputy, William Ruto, want Kingori to succeed Kimaiyo.

The Kenyan DAILY POST

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MAKAU MUTUA tells RAILA ODINGA and his cronies the truth they don’t want to hear!

Friday December 26, 2014 – Renowned political columnist, Prof Makau Mutua, on Thursday told former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, to stop exercising hereditary politics in Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).

On his social media account, Makau, who is on a Christmas holiday in Peru protested the nomination of Moses Kajwang as the ODM candidate for the Homa Bay Senatorial seat saying that was not democracy.

He asked former Prime Minister Raila Odinga who is the ODM party leader to abandon dynastic and hereditary politics for open democracy.

Here is what Makau Mutua said in his Twitter page

Prof Makau Mutua# ODM shouldn’t have given Homa Bay ticket to Moses Kajwang. Let’s abandon dynastic and hereditary politics for open democracy.

The Kenyan DAILY POST

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UHURU/ RUTO’s message to Kenyans and our visitors on Christmas

To the people of Kenya and all our visitors, it is that time of the year when we celebrate love, joy, family and friendship.

We trust that you have found time to relax and enjoy the beauty of our country and the splendid diversity, warmth and the generosity of our people.

This is to wish you God’s blessings this holiday season. Feel free to spread the cheer far and wide and remember the less fortunate.

Remember to share the joy with all communities and all faiths in our timeless spirit of solidarity and brotherhood.

Be safe and responsible as you enjoy Christmas. We are doing our best to ensure that we celebrate the holidays in a peaceful, safe and secure atmosphere.

We urge all to exercise caution and restraint when driving during this season.

Finally, we wish you a prosperous 2015. May all our aspirations common and individual be fulfilled.

H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta

H.E Deputy President William Ruto

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Chelsea boss, Jose Mourinho, apologises to West Ham boss, Sam Allardyce, over this.

Friday, December 26, 2014 – Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho, has insisted he has no grudge against West Ham boss, Sam Allardyce, following their nasty altercation last season.

The Portuguese tactician admits he was stupid to label Big Sam a ‘footballing dinosaur’ 

Mourinho says he has taken back his “silly words” 

He said: “Last season I had a couple of words about them. Not about the way they played, about the way they started wasting time after two minutes of the game, which I don’t like. 

“But I respect him as a coach. As a person he is a very good guy but as a coach he has a beautiful career. 

“I’m happy that he’s doing well with West Ham. I think he deserves respect. He has my respect.”

He added: “If they finish top four, then Manager of the Season – Big Sam. Team of the Season – West Ham. 

“The reason I say that is because it would be an amazing achievement comparing West Ham with the investment that other teams did to finish in the top four. But why not? 

“To be fourth for a team that everyone was expecting to fight for survival, to fight to keep a position in the last third of the table, I think is a fantastic achievement. Very good.”

The Kenyan DAILY POST.

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Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal differs with Sir Alex Ferguson over touchline antics.

Friday, December 26, 2014 – Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal, says that he is not fond of shouting instructions from the touchline during matches.

The Dutchman can be rarely seen on the touchline as he prefers to stay in his dug-out following the proceedings with a keen eye while taking notes.

Unlike, Van Gaal, Sir Alex Ferguson was ever present on the touchline, spurring his side on especially when chasing the match with the clock ticking away.

The Dutchman told reporters: “You think the referee is looking at Ferguson?” 

“On television you can see that because every television station is recording the manager, I know. But the referee is not looking at the TV. Maybe after the match, but then he can’t change anything anymore. 

“I don’t think I can influence the referee, no. When I was in my first year I did everything. But I learned to be more quiet. I write notes for half-time. I can say the things that I am willing to say that can influence the match. Then the sequence is always the right way because the players remember the moments of the game in sequence. It’s more efficient then.”

The Kenyan DAILY POST.

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Newcastle United star cools reports linking him with move to North London outfit, Arsenal.

Friday, December 26, 2014 – Newcastle United midfielder, Moussa Sissoko, has cooled reports linking with a January transfer to Arsenal insisting he is happy at St. James’s Park.

The imposing midfield powerhouse has been linked with the Gunners in recent days.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is keen to add some bite into his seemingly lightweight midfield with Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Flamini not inspiring any confidence. 

When asked about a possible move, Sissoko said: 

“I am very happy with where I am right now. 

“Sometimes I have even been handed the captain’s armband, and thus I am very satisfied with my role here. 

“I try to be my best in each match to make the best impression possible, and I hope to be continue progressing in order to go even further.”

The Kenyan DAILY POST.

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Manchester City handed Major KUN AGUERO boost as Pellegrini warns leaders Chelsea.

Friday, December 26, 2014 – Manchester City have been handed a major boost after it emerged that injured talismanic striker, Kun Aguero, is set for an early return. 

The Argentine hit-man, City’s top scorer this season with 19 goals, has been missing for the past three weeks with ligament damage to his left knee. 

He was not expected to make his comeback until late January, in line with his projected six to eight week lay-off. 

However, reports indicate that Aguero is ahead of schedule in terms of his rehab and could even feature in City’s away trip to Everton slated for January 10.

Meanwhile, City manager, Manuel Pellegrini has warned Chelsea that the Premier League title race will go right down to the wire once more this season.

The Citizens have reduced the deficit on the current leaders in recent weeks to just three points heading into the hectic festive fixtures.

Having been crowned English champions twice in the last three years on the final day of the campaign, Pellegrini is confident that his side can push the Blues all the way.

The Chilean tactician told reporters: “We are not thinking about Chelsea, we are just thinking about our team.

 “We know it is important to have our own pressure.

“You never win the title in December. We have a long five months to continue playing as well as we are doing so far, and we will see at the end of the season which team has most points.

“It is always hard to win [the title] the first time and the second time. Maybe when you already win one title, at the beginning of the season, especially after a World Cup, it is a bit difficult. After that, I think that is the same degree of difficulty one year as another.”

The Kenyan DAILY POST.

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