A NECESSARY MIRROR THIS ELECTIONS!

Lead actress Susan Wanjiru,Director Judy Kibinge and Lead actor Walter Lagat

Local film production Something Necessary recently steered a beautiful premier at the Junction with cinemas overflowing from excited Kenyans.

Producers Guy Wilson, Marie Steinhanman-Tykwer and Rosh Khodabakhsh  collaborated with Kenyas finest Film director Judy Kibinge for a successful production which began casting in 2011.

Hundreds of celebrities and guests turned out to watch the eighty five minute film .But later , this flowed through a sad ambience of past memories.

As we gear into general elections the film  popped up just in time to warn Kenyans. The ending is halted with suspense  and  unedited news clips of real images in 2007/ 2008 violence.

Lead cast and crew at Something Necessary Premier

The Eighty five minute film is a co production of a local company, Ginger Ink films and Germany company, One fine day films.

 

According to Judy Kibinge, “ It’s a reflection that we choose how our ending flows. We should put a mirror on our faces and stop closing our eyes. We should move forward and not choose violence.”

Acting family Ann Kimani, Walter lagat and Benjamin lagat

In addition , for the first time a production gave opportunity to new faces on screen, brewing new talent on cast. Role played as Anne by Susan Wanjiru was a testimony of first screen appearance from a previous career of an accountant.

Role played as Joseph by Walter lagat , exposes the 24 year old fortune into screen play from playing once on stage.

According to the Director,Judy Kibinge " These new faces enhanced honesty and delivered their roles well. I work with cast according to the character on demand."  Eddie Kimani and Nini Wacera were the only familiar faces on set.

Nairobi Half life actor Joseph Wairimu

Among the guests were KFC CEO Peter Muite, Eric Wainaina and his lovely wife Sheba hirst, Lorna Irungu, Nairobi half life cast Olwenya and James Wairimu,Nina Ogot, Just a band and Onesmus.

Parting words by a touched Lorna Irungu was "We have  unresolved endings we need to choose our ending. It is really necessary."

For local film supporters, it will continue to showcase in February at no less than sh 400.

Photos Courtesy: Moses Matiba

MOTHER TELLS COURT, ILLEGAL DRUG WAS FOR BABY

A 30 year old mother confessed to possessing marijuana with the intention of
feeding her baby boy.

Tabitha Teresia told a Makadara court yesterday, that she bought one roll of bhang inorder to cure her child who was suffering from measles.

She was arrested  at her  house in Ruai , just a few moments after shopping for the drug from Ruai shopping centre  within Njiru district.

Police on patrol were tipped off at the center and stormed to search her house. They found it hidden in the bedroom between mattress and escorted her to Ruai station.

She was charged for being in possession of bhang, which was not in medicinal preparation. The offence has a punishable sentence with a minimum of 12 months imprisonment.

In defense and mitigation she said “ I was told bhang is a cure for the disease. I wanted to boil the leaves in strong tea and feed my child to get well.”

Senior Principal Magistrate Timothy Okello, disappointed wither her confession said  her case will be reviewed next week.

The court will make the judgment after a probation officers report is produced on 22 nd of January.

ASSAULTED OFFICER WAITS JUDGEMENT FIVE YEARS ON.

A case involving a Senior Officer who was assaulted after a trafic accident , still awaits judgement since the case began five years ago.

Eliud Muthia Wahome,67, was allegedly assaulted and attacked after causing a trafic accident in October of 2008.

Wahome, a retired Senior Superitendent of Police , instantly affirmed to causing the accident along ring road in Pumwani area.

However, Michael Kariuki ,35 victim of the hit vehicle instantly ambushed the officer causing minor fractures for hospital admission.

Kariuki allegedley pinned down Wahome to the bonnet of his car and wrapped his arm to his back inorder to posses the officers gun.

 According to investigation reports ,Kariuki mockingly pointed the gun to the officers head saying " sasa enda kule ulikuwa unaenda."

It was until later, that trafic officers intervened and resolved the dramatic tension at about 8pm.

Although Kariuki was arrested a month later and denied the charges, he manged to secure a sh 10,000 cash bail inorder to proceed with the case away from custody.

Wahome experienced a number of medical xrays and hospital admission before reporting the assault charges dated for November 5th of 2008.

The case has recorded at least 25 hearing and mention dates and awaits judgement this month.

MAN CHARGED FOR SURGICAL ABORTIONS

A 49 year old man risks facing atleast 20 years imprisonment, accused of repeatedly facilitating abortions in Kayole.

The man was arrested after two foetus were found dumped in a hidden room at Glory Medical Centre last Friday.

Another baby was also found alive but placed in a bucket under one of the beds, estimated to be 1-4 days old. 

Julius Kimotho Wambui  was charged jointly with others not before a Makadara court.

 He denied two counts of killing an unborn child, contrary to section 228 of the penal code.

Administration Officers at Kayole's District Commissioners office set a trap on the fateful day to ambush the premises and make arrests.

The officers prompted one of their female colleagues, an expectant mother to  approach the clinic and negotiate for abortion.

Kimotho allegedley encouraged the officer to instantly proceed with the process at a sh 5000 charge for the operation on 10th January.

When the officer was escorted to the room to begin the operation she called her colleagues to inspect the medical centre.

One foetus was a male child and the other of unknown gender. They were rushed to city mortuary. While the live baby was escorted to Mama Lucy hospital and admitted at ICU.

Shortly after denying the charge, Julius told the court he failed to understand the reasons for his arrest and was unaware of the situation.  Atleast five witnesses have been listed to testify in the case.

Prosecutor Leonard Kurgat said the offense carries a minimum sentence of 20 years imprisonment.

Senior Principal Magistrate Timothy Okello granted a sh 200,000 cash bail.

The case will be heared on May 8th this year.

 

MAN ACCEPTS DEFILING 15 YEAR OLD GIRL

A 25 year man old risks facing 20 years imprisonment after affirming to defilement charges before a Makadara court.

Thomas Nzomo represented himself before the dock and instantly confessed to cohabiting with a 15 year old girl for 18 days in a row.

The girl disappeared from her mothers house in Ruai area on December 8th . This was after a family quarrel , which involved her step father.

She sought refuge at the house of a pastor as she anticipated for his intervention and counsel.

The minors encounter with Nzomo came into place after the pastor forwarded her to a female church member. She was to assist the minor with accommodation but found her son, Nzomo, cohabiting with the minor .

It was until christmas day that the minor was rescued by her 28 year old mother and the pastor. They realised quite late that the situation turned into potential marriage.

It wasnt until the matter was reported on January 6th , instigating officers to arrest and charge the accused. However, no medical reports have been filed before court.

Prosecutor leonard Kurgat proposed the case to be mentioned on 17th January of this month for doctors report.

If the court determines his plea of guilty, Nozomo may face a minimum of 20 years imprisonment.

SONKO'S SUPPORTERS ON LOTION THEFT

Two men accused of stealing a sh 360 body lotion from a supermarket await judgement after confessing before a Makadara court.

Yusuf Lumambo and HIrma Ndegwa  yesterday accepted charges of stealing along racecorse road on Saturday.

They were on their way to Uhuru park for the Jubilee coalition rally before they diverted into the supermarket and stole the lotion.

Yesterday, Yusuf stood at the dock pleading with the magistrate to consider his medical condition. He showed the court a pipe attached from his belly  continuously excreting urine into a clear  polythene drip.

They have been in custody for three days but await for the exhibit to be produced before court before Senior Principal Magistrate TImothy Okello can make a judgement.

"I accept the charges,I was on my way to watch Sonko at Uhurupark before I was arrested.  I have been sleeping in cold cement floor in cells with my condition,  please consider my condition." Yusuf confessed.

The court granted a personal bond to Yusuf but HIrma will remain in custody.

The case will be heared later to determine to confirm the exhibit in court.

KENYAN 'SNAIL' SONG

Up coming artiste Jeff Myrac is set to give local secular musicians a run for their money through crazy songs relating to wild animals.

According to the local musician there are no meaningful songs in the market out to inspire youths with words of wisdom.

 

 

Jeff Myrac has been on stage as a  Safaricom Dancer for local celebrities like Size8 and Sauti sol.

His observation in the market as a dancer has opened his eyes to provoke inspiring songs for youth.

At the clock of New years, Jeff released the song dubbed Konokono, which is inspired by the real snail.

His song title reflects the specie in comparison to the life of a human being.

He aims to fire up youths and challenge them to live a fast and cheerful life inorder to be successful  as opposed to that of a snail.

During an interview Jeff said " the track talks about being slow in life, why be a konokono (snail)and the characteristic of it, is slow and boring.  Life doesn't know what slow is it keeps going and going and not stopping. "

However, the stint to this rare track keeps ears open to fast beats of Nigerian and local sounds.

Currently the track is circulating online with a video yet to be released.

 " Its better  if you be a "PUMA"(cheetah)because its fast,and aggressive;meaning when you get a first opportunity in anything that you do dont be a konokono be a puma and go for it."  Jeff concluded.

AUDIO LINK TO THE SONG: http://www.reverbnation.com/jeffmyrac/song/15660840-konokono_jeff-myrac?utm_campaign=opengraph&utm_content=song&utm_medium=link&utm_source=facebook

DANCEGROUP BREAKOUT 'A BLUFF'

Quartet dance group The Outsyderz Crew has responded to a recent article published about the members.

The Crews Manager has stated that a media report which highlighted about the 'group splitting up due to a romantic fallout' was false.

The article stated that the four member group  developed issues after their CEO Njenga and Dance member Nyokabi developed tension last year.

Furthermore, credible sources had previously stated that members were affected in dance routines after the duos fallout.

In a shared highlight, after numerous calls the groups manager was quoted in a text '...the group is still very much together and that romantic fallout is early last years news and has nothing to do with us moving on.Thanks."

The group which will be five years old this March, is known for their resilence and persistence in getting big gigs such as AMAA, P.Square, Sakataa season 2 (Citizen TV) and Can you dance (KTN).

Outsyderz manager requested for anonymity and discretion.


Photo: Courtesy

STUDENT SAYS, COURT A DESTRUCTION TO STUDIES

A University student withdrew a case of various mobile phones valued at sh 30,000 that were stolen from him.

The 23 year old man told a Makadara court he desired the case to be put off, since he intended to fully concentrate in his studies.

He was distressed about the rigorous court processes and  the attention his presence required to proceed with the case and applied for withdrawal.

Two suspects pleaded not guilty to theft charges linking them to the crime of breaking into a building such as a workshop on December 11th last year.

Jackson Kivutha, 29 and David Maina, 18  both denied stealing 10 phones, a modem and a hot air machine at a workshop in Huruma where the complainant served as a shopkeeper.

They were unable to raise a cash bail of sh 20,000 each and remaind in custody since their plea on December 13th.

The case was withdrawn  yesterday after four weeks of its initial proceed before the Makadara court and one hearing date.

Senior resident Magistrate Esther Nyongesa allowed the application and acquitted under section 202 of the  of the Cpc Act.

EIGHT MONTHS FOR STABBING NEIGHBORS EYE

A 21 year old man risks facing eight months imprisonment for stabbing his neighbors eye and causing hospital admission within Nairobi.

Stephen Kibey was charged for assaulting his neighbor after a confrontation at their work place on 18th August last year.

Drama unfolded when Kibey took his neighbors jacket without permission from work and insisted that he was going posses it for the evening.

He used a wooden piece of timber to attack the upper forehead at about 7pm and  hitting the eye to burst, causing grevious harm contrary to section 251 of the penal code.

Kibey entered a plea of not guilty on August 29th before a Makadara court. But yesterday he begged the court to change his plea after the magistrate expressed resistance.

So far the case has had two hearing dates with one witness in the case that testified.

Senior Reident Magistrate Esther Nyongesa gave relief to his seven months custody when sh granted a sh 10,000 fine.

He has 14 days to pay the fine or face 10 months imprisonment.

TEEN 'DEFILER' TO BE FREED AFTER MEDICAL TESTS

A man will remain a few more days in custody accused of cohabiting with a minor for six days during the festive season.

The man is alleged to have sexually assaulted a 17 year old girl at his home in huruma between christmas and new years eve.

The minor is a form two child at St. Anne's Secondary school. In her statement she claims to have known the man for five years now.

The girl went to the suspects house after he pleaded for her to visit . However, she was unable to leave the house when he locked her between 25 th and 31st of December last year.

Her mother traced her  steps and reached the suspects his father who accessed his house.

The minor  was treated under Medicins Sans Frontiers at Mathare Eastleigh Project.Medications of ARVs and STIs were placed on record with heavy counselling yet to take place.

Moments after the suspect appeared before a Makadara court  yesterday , he denied two counts of defilement and indecent touching.

Although investigation documents identify the suspects age to be that of 18 years, his lawyer warned the court that his client was still a minor of 17 years.

Yesterday, Prosecution applied for the suspect to remain in police custody until his medical tests were verified by the Police doctor.

Senior Resident Magistrate Esther Nyongesa granted a bond of sh 400,000 with an alternative sh 200,000 cash bail. 

But the bail will be possible after medical tests are complete. The case will be mentioned today.

DRUG 'PEDDLER' MAMA TRAPPED

A 28 year old mother of a one baby boy was charged for possessing marijuana valued at over sh 40,000.

Lucy Murugi stood before at the dock in a Makadara court holding her one year old baby.

 

She was arrested on 2 nd January at Gikomba market while wrapping the bhang into cigarete rolls. She confessed to the court that she was guilty of the offence but defended herself saying  it was her means of livelihood.

Yesterday, she told the court her arrest was unfortunate as she was trapped by the man who assigned her to wrap the rolls for sale.

She alarmed the court when she stated the same man betrayed her after she failed to comply to his personal interests.

 

She was accused of containing seven kilograms of the charge was false and was only arrested with 3 kilograms which was not in medicinal preparation.

It has been observed within central business district that mothers use their babies to  peddle drugs. Many have wrapped drugs around their nappies and inside their clothes.

Senior Resident Magistrate Esther Nyongesa entered a plea of not guilty after listening to her defence. 

The magistrate  granted her a cash bail of sh 30,000. 

The case will be heared year on this  April 8th .

ADELLE OUTGROWS ONE FM

Adelle and her boyfriend

Popular  one fm radio presenter Adelle Onyango may not be hitting the same air frequency this year  as a one fm presenter.

The guitarist and poet recently said she may not be in the same radio station for long.

  “ I want to venture into more challenges and do something different in 2013. I will still be in radio as a host and doing something that would probably bring change to society.’

As 2013 hits the year for many changes and new things for many, the girl in her early 20's mentioned that she may move to another station for more challenges in her career.

In additions she further intends to finally settle down with her boyfriend this year. 'We have been dating for a very long time and am ready to take the big step.' Adelle said hesitating to reveal actual details.

So far she has been voted as the top five sexiest voices in the year 2012 since she began her evening drive show at the station in the year 2010.

Her fans may just have to keep their eyes open for her next move this year.

 

SANA IN ACTION

Former Kiss 100 radio presenter Sanaipei Tande has been missing in action and definitely missed by her fans.

Recently she was seen looking good at a media event in Westlands surrounded with three pretty ladies all dressed to kill.

Obviously in a jovial and dancing mood she danced the  night away despite resisting a media interview .

However, as the night fade into  morning hours she was spotted struggling to convince one of her drunk friends to get out of the ladies as she had locked herself.

Sana's friend refused to unlock the toilet door since she pead on her brightly colored evening party outfit. Between 1.00 am to 3.00am ,she forced pressed women to make long ques for only one toilet and some were forced to use the Gents.

She was to open the door only if  all her gals were to head out of the club together.

When Sana gave up convincing her to leave the loo, management had to step in and unlock the door. At around 4.00 am , one of the male workers had to jump in the ladies and unlock the door from inside while she was seated on the toilet seat .

However, the scenario didnt tempt to make Sana leave the club impromptly . Still in a party mood she was comfortably seated by the bar sipping on her drinks as her friend had to be patient for the walk of shame.