TEENAGE BOY IN JUVENILE FOR DRUG RAPE

A 17 year old boy accused of drugging and cohabiting with a 14 year old girl remains in juvenile custody eight weeks now.

The boy was accused of unlawfully living with the standard seven pupil for five days at his house in Kayole.

He was charged for infringing the rights of a minor by inducing her to engage in adult consent activities.

According to Prosecution, the suspect negligently engaged the minor in physical and psychological abuse contrary to section 15 as read with section 20 of the children act of 2001.

The teenage boy was accused of coarsing her into the activities between 23 rd September and 26th September this year, thereby rendering her to be a child of in need of cars and property.

He denied the charge before a Makadara court but failed to secure his release in a sh 300,000 bond.

The court ordered investigations to finalise and produce exhibits that would clearly question the suspects innocence.

This includes an investigating officer to record their ground statement and produce one more witness before court.

However, the court insisted in confirming the suspects true age and ordered for an age assessment report.

In addition medical reports are required with supporting facts the girl was treated two months ago at Medicins Sans Frontiers on 27th September.

The case will be heared on December 3rd this year.

GRANDMOTHER ACHIEVES UNIVERSITY DEGREE

They say one is never too old to dream, and that is proving to be true for a 75-year-old woman who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work and Administration at Bugema University. This was during the 18th graduation ceremony at the university yesterday.

Ms Janet Mutisya Silla, 75, who joined the university three years ago, said the course has grounded her with information about social work, which she is passionate about. “I am elated. Now I am just as educated as my four daughters who are here with me,” said Ms Silla. Her former classmates, who would have otherwise made fun of her advanced age, instead consulted her for anecdotes about life.

Read more:  http://www.danielchege.com/75-year-old-kenyan-mother-graduates-university/

FANS DANCE IN THE RAIN TO JUST A BAND.

Just a band went into a new series of  different musical beats during their pre-listening party. 

All group members of the band , syncronised in turns on the DJ deck to a crumbed room of fans at the Goethe Institute in a warm indoor setting.

But two weeks after that, hundereds of the bands fans showed up despite the pouring rain  at KICC grounds on Saturday.

On Saturday, It was the bands live Launch party for their latest album "Sorry for the Delay." Clearly they were expressive for their three year silence since their last studio album.

Fans were placed on the grounds with access to various Google tents. They danced to ecstatic tunes of the albums wide genre including  jazz, hip-hop, disco and electronica.

The rain served as a cooler for hyper fans with many in umbrellas as all age groups just danced in the rain.

During the glorious weekend event tech support system at the event with two flat screens projecting updates from Google plus fans, and other partners .

Photos Courtesy: Just a Band

AFRO-URBAN ARTISTS ON PEACEFUL SOUNDS

An eccentric event sparkled music lovers over the weekened at the Goeth Institute setting a peace mode for next years general election.

P.A.U (Pamoja Amani Upendo)  comprises of 57 members performed Afro-urban sounds from7pm on Friday till late.

The event dubbed ' Upendo 2012' is a Peace concert saw Ukoo flani artist, Sharma perform as a supporting member.

The groups Chairman, Richie  Rich says after the weeks event they plan to tour nationwide in major towns if sponsors roll in." We come from different backgrounds in education and towns. We bring the love through our performances as a community based organization."

The groups diversity included various talents in Percussion, Afro fusion, Rap, Modelling and twisting trends of urban acrobats.

The event was expected to show a magnitude through diversity, as the youngest member is nine years and the oldest 70.

Percussionist and Member, Kaboge Chagala expressed deep value saying "We have professions and artists in the group such as lawyers and university students who dedicate their support to the CBO."

On weekdays the music lovers are spotted at Kenya National Theater from 11 am to midday in rigorous practice.
 

Photos Courtesy: Dorotina Shilla

ABDUCTION CHARGES HITS MOTHER BACK

A 40 year old mother who set abduction charges against a relative for taking her 14 old son  forcefully is set to face another case accusing her of being an irresponsible parent.

The mother had accused her sister-in-law of forcefully detaining her 14 year old son  in a tag of war  early this month.

However, a makadara court postponed the abduction case for a later date citing the boys mother is to face a higher court in another case accusing her of negligence.
Before the court could proceed with the case, doors were shut in the childrens court room to ensure privacy and secure identity.

The auntie ,a sister  to the boys father  responded almost instantly when police reports filed the abduction case.  The suspect approached a higher court accusing the boys mother of Child negligence and requesting for the court to allow her custody over the boy.

During a press interview, she said "the father left the child 12 years ago and flew overseas without a word."

The counter case accuses the mother of assaulting the boy and lacking the responsibility to care for her own son,thereby child negligence.

The  boys mother expresses fear and sense conspiracy in the case. "I believe this case is being heavily funded from overseas to get my child's custody away from me."she said in a teary voice.

The case will be heared at the Milimani courts this month.

AKON PROMISES A THRILLING STAGE APPEARANCE

Akon during a Skype interview.

International artist Akon confirmed through a live video conference that he is going to perform in Kenya without fail.

The star who is set to do a Akon Live concert for two days promised during a Press interview via Skype that he will not disappoint fans.

He will have a small entourage with him in maximum numbers of 20.

This is the third time Kenyans will anticipate his appearance in Kenya within the past six years. But the artiste assured inquisitive press, this time he will set foot on the Kenyan soil.


Akons press conference was aired at the Carnivore restaurant, where he is scheduled to make his performance next weekend.

Organisers of Akons event.

Chatting from Amsterdam on Friday at 3.00 pm he said, "Expect surprises and as my songs will have a Kenyan twist to represent its uniqueness."

He lands in Kenya at exactly 19.05 GMT on Thursday night and will be staying at Ole Sereni.

Thrilling performance of his old mixes and new genres are expected during the concert on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th October at the Carnivore restaurant.

Tickets go for a sh 2,500 and VIP tickets go for sh 5,000.

Here is the link for the conference interview:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD_6apj-gds&feature=plcp

FEMALE ACTIVIST FACES SOCIAL INJUSTICE

A Social rights activist was yesterday rearrested exactly two days after facing incitement charges before a Makadara court.

Beatrice Karore was put in custody alongside three other activists as they were recording statements concerning several threats received.

However, they were locked up under unclear circumstances exactly two days after their release from court on Monday.

Sources state that all four activists feared for their lives and grouped together to report the threats at Starehe police station.

On Monday, the female activist in her 30's was among three others who denied the charges and were each released on a sh 10,000 cash bail.

They were bailed out through a fund raise of mathare residents and family present in the court room.

They allegedly incited a mob in Mathare slums to demonstrate against insecurity in the area after two of their residents were killed by robbers on Saturday night.

Before her arrest during the demonstration she was shot by police on her lower back  and is currently healing from the deep wounds.

Another man was also caught int he crossfire and was shot on his right hand and seeks well wishers for proper medical care.

Bitter residents who were eye witnesses denied claims by the Huruma OCS that she was treated after her custody in cells.

According to a resident of the slums, "Insecurity has become a serious issue int he area and needs affirmative action."

The case will be heared on 7th January next year.

DJ REPUBLIK ONE YEAR OLD PARTY

DJ republik marked a groovy celebration over the weekend for their one year anniversary party.

The event was filled with thrilled guests dancing to the theme dubbed Glow in the dark at the Vineyard restaurant in Westlands.

Three Djs of the groups six showcased their skills on the deck, spinning to mixes of all genres from Saturday evening to Sunday morning with Drew, Hypnotic and Crème de la creme.

According to the group Manager Kalekye Mumo , they are the biggest DJs in the industry and intend to tour all over Africa. “This is just the tip of the iceberg and people should watch this space and learn how it’s done.”

However, she has experienced her fair share of challenges before marking their surface of October 13 . Before the glorious cake cutting she said “Handling all six men has not been easy but they deliver.” 

The celebration marks performances in East Africa, South Africa and Rwanda. Other guests at the event were Proff,Sanaipei,Sauti Sol,KJ and his wife (also marking their anniversary),Jamuhuri wear, Manga and Big pin

MINORS ON CAPITAL OFFENCE CHARGES

Three minors risk missing their KCPE Exams after being charged on several charges of robbery with violence in Kayole.

The candidates were charged along another 23 year old man who was accused of being a notorious facilitator of crimes in the same area.

Before the court read aloud the four different charges they were warned that the crime holds a heavy penalty punishable to life imprisonment.

They were accused of robbing valuables and cash worth sh 30,000 from residents in the wee hours of the night dating 29th September and 1st October of this year.

They allegedley used dangerous weapons used to threaten and intimidate their victims.  During and after the act they conducted violent attacks on their victims causing them minor assaults.

All suspects represented themselves before a Makadara court and denied the charges . Only one of the candidates parents was present pleading for the court to release their child and consider the need to prepare for KCPE .

However, Principal Magistrate Rose Otieno ordered a childs officer to confirm the actual status of the minors before their  release from being in the minors custody . The magistrate made it clear to the court that a report is to be established on whether the other minors have guardians and the identity of their schools.

The case will be heared on January next year.

MAN DENIES ATTEMPTS TO BURN MOTHERS HOUSE

A man remains in custody for attempting to burn down his mothers house and threatening to stab his brother from a heated family squabble within Eastlands.

Francis Maina told a court that he was under constant pressure and felt victimized by his family.

He denied the charges and told the court that he was being charged in court inorder for his family to split property unfairly.

He was accused of for attempting to burn down his mothers house at kiamaiko village in Huruma. On 24th September he found his belongings kicked out of the house and reacted violently .

The court heared that the house was bought by the deceased father but Maina resides in the squatters and his elder brother resides in the main house .

He allegedley threatened to stab his bother with a knife after they were fighting for the bigger share of rental houses.He was charged with creating disturbance in a manner likely to cause a breach of peace.

Maina who represented himself was unable to pay a sh 30,000 cash bail . If found guilty he risks facing upto 20 years imprisonment.

 His case will be heared on 21st december this year.

HOOLIGANS ADMIT ATTACKING OFFICERS IN A MOB

Two men who attacked police offers in a mob now risk facing two years imprisonment at their own plea of guilty.

This comes after the court adjourned their case in order to rectify proper charges against the culprits who affirmed to throwing stones at the officers.

Fredrick Njoroge,31 and John Mwangi 28 will remain in custody until the court can correct two of  all three counts they accepted.

They were charged before Resident Magistrate Esther Nyongesa for committing the offences at Kahawa Sukari on 9th October.

First the touts resisted arrest and threatened the officers saying " mumezoea kutushikashika leo mutatuona....". They further incited violence in a mob while throwing stones directed at the officers station. They continued to damage a motor vehicle through the tag of war and activity.

According to law the first two charges carry lenient fines  such as sh 20,000 which was not appropriate on record. The two committed a crime of obstructing officers while on line of duty.

Therefore,the Prosecutor begged the court to correct the first two charges in line with with the New police National service act of 2011 as recently passed by the Parliament.

In the new service act the fine holds up to sh 500,000 or default two years imprisonment.

AFRICANS CAUSE AIRPORT DRAMA AND MISS FLIGHT

About 19  African foreigners were charged and released for causing havoc and threatening the sate of security at JKIA .

The foreigners were on transit to Bankok , Guanzhou and Dubai but the KQ airline had mishaps and offered to give them accommodation in local hotels.

Both men and women from different Francophone countries and Congo spent several hours in court custody for lack of a French interpreter.

Yesterday, Prosecution stated they were aggressive after the airline offered to compensate their flight delay and refused to follow lawful instructions in a foreign land.

They were released without a fine under section 35(1) a of the CPC act. Before their charges were read aloud they were unclear on whether they could understand any of the East african languages or English.

Translation was partly conducted by one of the accused from Congo.  They all affirmed to paralyzing operations at the airport and blocking security personnel’s as a gang.

However, Senior Principal Magistrate Theresia Mwangi expressed discomfort with the translation and insisted for the court to access a French translator.

“The offence has a serious penalty and the delay is necessary to ensure your understanding and no excuses made after the sentence.” she warned.

After spending four days in custody and missing their flight they all knelled int he dock mitigating for their release hoping to avoid further delays. One of the cried in court saying they had not feed for those 24 hours in custody and they were parents.

The court adjourned their case for several hours and released all stating they had learned their lessons and considered that their flight was rescheduled for the same evening.

MAN DENIED FREEDOM FOR LACK OF IDENTIFICATION

A 20 year old told a court that he lacks an identity card which would have granted his release from custody.

Peter Kimani who was arrested and charged for creating disturbance was unable to secure his freedom instantly through a free bond because he did not possess identification documents.

Upon his arrest he was found with a knife fighting with his fellow tout along racecourse road last month on September 28  th.

He told a Makadara court that his parents passed away and he missed the necessary documents  that would facilitate the process of acquiring an ID.

Instead he was granted cash bail of sh 1000 which would secure his presence in court.

He represented himself and told Principal Magistrate Rachael Otieno that he was a “hustler” and would not afford the cash bail.

But the court explained that he was not in a position to proceed with the case from outside unless he secured sh 1000. His case will be heard on 14th January next year.

KENYA'S 'OSAMA' WANNABE RELEASED

A 28 year old man was fined sh 50,000 for threatening passengers in a flight that he was a terrorist and had explosives.

The flight was to land directly in Nairobi from Dubai when the culprit shouted that he was Osama Bin Laden’s associate.

Kenneth Okiri  Ondidi was released by a Makadara court after he affirmed to charges of jeopardizing good order and discipline on board in an aircraft.

Passengers made distressing calls to friends and relatives when he stood last Thursday to stay, “I will blow the aircraft before it lands.”

However he confessed before Senior Principal Magistrate Theresia Mwangi that he was under the influence of alcohol.

Okiri had been working in Dubai with a permit set to expire on 2015 but was canceled and deported through KQ flight number 315.

He mitigated before the court there was free liquor in the aircraft and apologized for his misconduct, which was contrary to the civil aviation act of cap 394 of laws of Kenya.

SPM T. Mwangi said that it was an era of terrorism and such statements were not to be taken lightly. His misconduct stirred emotions and distress to everyone on board. “But by giving to your own misgivings of excess liquor you have 14 days to pay the fine or six months imprisonment.”

SLOVAKIAN JOURNALISTS ON RACIST CHARGES

Two Slovakian Journalists were released by a Makadara court after wrongfully insulting security officers and uttering racist words at JKIA on Wednesday.

Zuzana Anannova and Lauric Daniel were traveling to Zurich on Swiss airlines before they were arrested and charged for creating disturbance in the airport.

Moments after their charge was read aloud in court the two readily affirmed to the offense. They pleaded guilty to shouting nasty words and called Swiss airlines security 'You are all Monkeys'.

Fortunately their Slovakian Republican Ambassador to Kenya was in the court room to witness the proceedings and ensure their safe escort.

The journalists were from Slovakian Development Aid shooting documentary projects in various slums including Kibera and Mukuru Kwa Njenga within Nairobi .

Zuzana who was persistent to speakup, told the magistrate upon her arrest she was suffering from stomach upsets and needed help after her project. They were under the Slovakian Republic and government to film HIV street boys.

Prosecutor Esther Ngure told the court they were arrested by JKIA officers on flight number LX293 of Swiss airlines at gate number five of the departure unit and travel documents were seized. She further notified the court , the accused freedom would follow protocol and be led by by officers to Immigration because the two did not acquire visas.

Their lawyer alarmed the court the two were a couple readily engaged for marriage and pleaded for a non custodial sentence. She said the two suffered enough by missing their flight and  expressed remorse for their conduct further applying for release of their documents.

Principal Magistrate Racheal Otieno said the court was satisfied that they learned their lesson through harsher custody conditions in a foreign land. She further warned that the insults were not amusing to the court and that every human being deserved dignity . "The insults were provocative,and unwanting it was wrong to abuse someone as an animal." she said firmly.

Their freedom was without a fine option, "The court has accepted the mitigation under section 351 of the CPC act.You should observe decency at all times." she concluded.

BIRTH YEAR ALBUM '85' RELEASED

Collo on Stage

Popular rapper and singer Collo launched his album Since 85 in acolorful performance at the rooftop of KICC.

The ambiance had a fluorescent lighting effect as hundreds of pioneers inthe Kenyan music scene flooded the Album listening party till midnight.

His album comprises of 11 songs with a feel of various genres but collo likes to label his style as purely 'Rap'. When asked why the album title, he said passionately " The title 85 represents my year of birth."

This cool calm and collected artist made his recent vocal appearance in a

Jamuhuri wear designer Geoffrey Kimathi and XYZ Alex kinyua

collabo with Didge for the song Kipusa featuring conscious hip hop artists 125 from Rongai.

Didge was at the event to support his 'brother'.  “The song was an amazing rendition of how old skool music could be fused to fit the new trend of times while giving an opportunity to upcoming artists".
 

Jamuhuri wear, Sanaipei Tande, DJ styles, MCSK CEO Maurice Okoth, P-Unit, and XYZ’s Alex Kinyua were among the guests.

ESTHER WAHOME KEEPS HER FIRE BURNING

Kenya's Miss Universe Esther Wahome recently confessed to shock when selected as the second runners up for women under 40 years old on a 'white mans land'.

The competition was a beauty pageant had a serious selection of both career women with good great image presentation.

Women ran for the competition from all over the world  but she was the among only three Africans who were brave enough to participate.

 The model narrated her surprise as a motivating story to youths who doubt their potential during the Make it or Make it campaign sponsored by Jimmy gait.

During an interview at the St. Austins church, the 40 year old beauty expressed passion for the mission intended to wake youths up reality and motivate them to struggle for achievements.

She won from a list of 50 finalists in Russia .But before her success people discouraged her citing the competition was a give away only to the white race.

The title positioned her to be further selected as number one Miss universe in Africa thanks to the seconds runner up position in the Universe.

She says this is just the beginning to inspire others and make use of her position positively. " Always believe in yourself and never give up in your dreams." she concluded.