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The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on Wednesday, June 14, released fuel prices taking effect from midnight.

In the new review, a litre of super petrol was reduced by Ksh0.66 and will retail at Ksh182.04. Diesel, on the other hand, will retail at Ksh167.28 after being reduced by Ksh1.12.

However, the price of kerosene was increased by Ksh0.35 and will be retailing at Ksh161.48 per litre for the next month.

An aerial photo showing motorists lining up for fuel at a fuel Station in Kileleshwa on Saturday, April 2, 2022.

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"Taking into account the weighted average cost of imported refined petroleum products, the changes in the maximum allowed petroleum pump prices in Nairobi are as follows: Super petrol and diesel decrease by Kshs.0.66 per litre and Kshs.1.12 per litre respectively while Kerosene increases by Kshs.0.35 per litre," read the statement in part.

In Mombasa, a litre of super petrol will retail at Ksh179.20 while diesel will be sold at Ksh164.45.  A litre of Kerosene in the coastal county will go for Ksh158.65.

EPRA also revealed that a litre of super petrol in Nakuru will go for Ksh181.18 as diesel in the new city sells for Ksh166.78. The price of kerosene was pegged at Ksh161.01.

The authority added that the new prices also factored in the 8% Value Added Tax (VAT) as stipulated in the Finance Act 2018 and the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2020.

"The purpose of the Petroleum Pricing Regulations is to cap the retail prices of petroleum products which are already in the country so that importation and other prudently incurred costs are recovered while ensuring reasonable prices to consumers.

"EPRA wishes to assure the public of its continued commitment to the observance of fair competition and protection of the interests of both consumers and investors in the energy and petroleum sectors," read the statement in part.

In the May-June fuel price review, super petrol retailed at Ksh182.70 after an increase of Ksh3.40. Kerosene was the most affected with an increase of Kshs15.19 per litre - making it retail at Ksh161.13.

Kerosene, on the other hand, retailed at Ksh168.40 after an increase of Ksh6.40 per litre.

The increase in fuel prices in May was attributed to the removal of the subsidy that had been placed on diesel and kerosene.

EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo during a meeting in Nairobi on Wednesday, April 26, 2023

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President William Ruto, on Thursday, June 1, launched the second phase of the Hustler Fund, targeting groups such as chamas and Saccos.

The Group Micro Enterprise Loan products allow members to apply for between Ksh20,000 to Ksh1 million.

"It is now my honour and pleasure to introduce and officially launch the second product of Hustler Fund, the Hustler Group Loan," Ruto stated. 

"I am glad that this launch of the group loan product is taking place against the backdrop of the phenomenal success of the Hustler Fund Personal Loan product. I expect this product will encounter even greater appetite from the market," he added.

President William Ruto inspects the Guard of Honour during Madaraka Day Celebration in Embu on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

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According to the Head of State, the second product of the Financial Inclusion Fund will enable groups to overcome exclusion and barriers to participation in credit, savings, social security, health insurance and other socioeconomic amenities. 

Borrowers, he stated, have accessed nearly Ksh30 billion, and repaid Ksh19.7 billion, with 7 million being loyal or repeat customers. 

"Not a single shilling has been stolen through corruption, and borrowers do not need to know anyone, bribe any official or go through complex bureaucratic procedures to access the Hustler Fund. They only need a device, a little airtime and a few minutes, and they can get money wherever they are.

"On its way to becoming the biggest financial institution by the number of borrowers and active loans effectively, the Hustler Fund also turned around the country’s fintech, transforming it from a predatory ecosystem to a more responsible one," he underlined. 

Safaricom, he highlighted, enrolled at least 2 million new subscribers into its financial ecosystem courtesy of the Fund.

"Without a doubt, the Hustler Fund has been more than transformational; it is revolutionary.

"This engagement with the business community inspired the creation of the Financial Inclusion Fund or the Hustler Fund. To eliminate the financial cost, delay, and bureaucracy entailed in complying, the facility employs the latest fintech, powered by Kenyan telecommunications corporations. 

"The Hustler Fund also re-engineered the idea of collateral by deploying the borrower’s credit score as effective security," Ruto explained. 

Group Micro Enterprise Loan Products (GMELP)

Features

Offers amounts between  Ksh20,000 to Ksh1,000,000

Interest rate:  7 per cent per annum on reducing balance and 1.5 per cent default rate 

Repayment in six (6) months from the disbursement date. Borrowers can opt to repay in instalments or lump sums.

Saving: 5 per cent of the approved amount respectively, channelled towards group members' savings scheme.

The Groups scoring will be appraised through a credit scoring algorithm based on collective individual members' scores, including but not limited to, their savings and repayment history.

Qualifications

All group members should be Kenyan citizens of 18 years and above with a valid National Identification Card (ID).

A group should comprise of at least 5 members.

Each member should have an active sim card issued by an approved Mobile Network Operator for the last 90 days. 

The chama should be verified relevant government Institution

All group members should not have defaulted on the Personal

How to Apply for Hustler Fund 

According to the ministry, applications for the loan will be through a USSD code *254# that will lead the user to a menu.  

Alternatively, you can access the credit facility through mobile applications provided by mobile money service providers in the country. 

Dial USSD code *USSD code# or mobile application. 

Select the loan request option to view the limit, interest, and loan tenure. 

Enter the loan amount and press OK to continue. 

Confirm loan details as displayed to continue.

Enter Mobile Money pin.

Receive SMS notifications on Loan allocation with relevant loan information.

A group of cultural dances entertain President William Ruto and other guests at Embu Stadium on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna on Tuesday, May 23, revealed that the Azimio coalition had, once again, called off the bipartisan talks after the committees failed to agree on four fundamental demands.

In a statement, the Senator noted that the suspension came after the Azimio team could not persuade its Kenya Kwanza counterparts to agree on the terms of engagement.

The issues they differed on included lowering the cost of unga, preservation of the election servers, suspension of IEBC reconstitution and for the Ruto regime to stop meddling in Jubilee Party affairs.

"We have had to suspend the bipartisan dialogue after we could not persuade our friends from Kenya Kwanza to concede to some common sense interim measures namely; lowering of the cost of unga, preservation of the election servers, suspension of IEBC reconstitution and for them to leave Jubilee alone.

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"These are necessary in our view in order to safeguard the outcome of the talks. We hope sense shall prevail," stated Sifuna who is a member of the Azimio bipartisan committee.

Azimio leader Raila Odinga on Monday, May 22, reiterated that if the Kenya Kwanza team was unable to meet their demands, they would call off the talks and resume the nationwide protests. 

Earlier on March 17, both parties issued additional demands as the talk continued writing to the National Assembly and Senate Speakers to seek additional funds to facilitate the deliberations.

Rarieda Member of Parliament Otiende Amollo, a co-chair of the bipartisan team further revealed that they had already formed a sub-committee to prioritise the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel.

Additionally, the 14-member team hoped to enjoin members from outside Parliament in its discussions in a hybrid system.

"We want to expand this team. Although we will not be adding more members to the 14-member team, we will bring in other members who will serve as a technical team,” Tharaka MP and bipartisan co-chair George Murugara revealed.

Azimio agreed to the talks after the Kenya Kwanza team replaced Eldas MP Adan Keynan from the team on May 3, as per their demands.

The team was expected to deliberate, among other issues, the cost of living, the office of the opposition leader and the restructuring of the IEBC selection panel.

NARC Kenya Leader Martha (Centre) reads statement on behalf of Azimio la Umoja coalition on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

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President William Ruto, on Tuesday, May 23, accepted the resignation of Esther Ngero, Principal Secretary for Correctional Services, who quit office for personal reasons.

In a statement signed by the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, the outgoing PS was recently reassigned from the State Department for Performance Management and Delivery Services in the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary to the State Department for Correctional Services within the Ministry of Interior & National Administration.

Ngero was lauded for establishing the institutional framework to support the implementation of Public Service Performance Management and Monitoring for Ministries, State Departments, and State Agencies (MDAs).

"The Head of State has conveyed his gratitude to Ngero for her service to the nation and wished her the very best in all her future endeavours," the statement read in part. 

President William Ruto gives a speech during the centenary anniversary of Limuru Girls High School, Kiambu County, on May 20, 2023.

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A certified accountant by training, Ngero joined the ranks of Principal Secretaries in December 2022, after amassing an almost two-decades career in the petroleum sector.

She attained a Bachelor's Degree in Business Studies and Mathematics at Kenyatta University in August 2002. Then she pursued a professional certification in Petroleum Stocks Control and Management at the Kenya School of Petroleum Studies.

She ventured into the petroleum business in August 2004, joining the National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK) as an assistant accountant. 

After two years, she jumped ship to Dalbit Petroleum Limited as Operations Manager. She rose to Chief Officer in the Petroleum Supply Chain and Trading department.

Her role involved ensuring efficiency across the company supply chain and optimizing the Group's petroleum business operations in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Eastern and Southern DRC, Southern Sudan, Uganda and Mauritius.

After a 12-year stint at the company, she became the Chief Executive Officer of Janus Continental Group in January 2020, headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Ngero prides herself in managing highly effective and dedicated multicultural teams while ensuring strong collaboration and embedding a high-performance culture within a particular organisation. 

Ruto recently reassigned seven PSs in a reshuffle following the sacking of Public Health Principal Secretary Josephine Mburu over the  alleged impropriety within the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) 

Former Health Principal Secretary Josephine Mburu speaking at a conference on April 29, 2023.

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Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta lost the battle over the Jubilee Party after the Office Of the Registrar Of Political Parties on Friday, May 19, confirmed that his wing was illegal. 

The Registrar Of Political Parties, Anne Nderitu, confirmed to Kenyans.co.ke that she addressed her directive to Joshua Kutuny, Deputy Secretary General of the Kanini Kega faction allied to President William Ruto. 

She also affirmed the leadership of Sabina Chege as party leader and Kanini Kega as Secretary General.

Likewise, ORPP noted that David Murathe, who served as Vice Chairman, had duly been expelled and deregistered as a member of the Jubilee Party.

A photo collage of Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta and Anne Nderitu who on Friday, May 19, 2023, advised on the Jubilee Party wrangles.

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"It is further noted that the party concluded the disciplinary processes against Hon. Jeremiah Kioni, Hon. David Murathe, and Mr. Kagwe Gichohi, wherein they participated in line with Section 14B (2) of the Political Parties Act, 2011 (PPA).

"Consequently, the party expelled Hon. Kioni, Hon. Murathe and suspended Mr. Kagwe. Following a review of the submitted documents in line with the PPA and the party constitution, this Office is satisfied that the party adhered to due process," read part of the letter from ORPP to Kutuny dated Friday, May 19. 

Nderitu also confirmed that Jeremiah Kioni was duly expelled and deregistered from the party. 

Speaking to Kenyans.co.ke Kutuny noted that, by way of the Office Of The Registrar Of Political Parties declaration, the National Delegates Conference held on Monday, May 21, at the Ngong Race Course was illegal.

"It, therefore, means that Uhuru-led National Delegates Conference and its resolutions are null and void," Kutuny stated, clarifying that Kega's wing was the legitimate leadership of the party," Kutuny stated. 

Uhuru had also affirmed that he would not be threatened to quit or retire, urging the President William Ruto faction led by Kanini Kega (EALA MP) to leave the party.

"I wanted to leave politics and deal with other issues and had hoped to relinquish my position in such an NDC, but some people have decided to issue threats and use violence against us.

Lawyer Ndengwa Njiru, had on Tuesday, May 23, hinted at moving to court to counter any plans to force Uhuru into retirement.

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Former President Uhuru Kenyatta holding hands at the Jubilee Party NDC on May 22, 2023. President William Ruto speaking in Isiolo on May 21 (in a circle).

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Jubilee Party, Kenya's former ruling party, had been embroiled in leadership wrangles since the end of President Uhuru Kenyatta's second term in office. 

The wrangles began in earnest in April 2023, when Uhuru and Ruto's allies held rival National Executive Council (NEC) meetings. 

A majority of the party's elected officials attended Uhuru's NEC meeting, while a smaller group of loyalists attended Ruto's meeting.

The two factions have since been locked in a power struggle, with each side accusing the other of being illegitimate. 

Uhuru's faction had accused Ruto of trying to take over the party by force, while the Ruto-leaning outfit had accused Uhuru of trying to sideline it. 

A collage of Jubilee Vice Chair David Murathe (left) and the Party's Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni (right).

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President William Ruto, on Tuesday, May 16, nominated Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Noordin Haji, for the appointment as the Director-General of the National Intelligence Service (NIS). 

In a statement signed by the Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff, Felix Koskei, Haji would return to the NIS after a six-year tenure as the DPP. 

Before his role, he served as the Deputy Director of the Counter Organised Crime Unit within the National Intelligence Service (NIS).

Haji, upon confirmation, will succeed Major-General (Rtd) Philip Wachira Kameru, who is set to proceed on retirement. The President, however, did not nominate Haji's immediate replacement as DPP. 

From left: President William Ruto, his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta and outgoing NIS boss Philip Kameru at State House, Nairobi, in 2016

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"His Excellency the President has, in accordance with Section 7 (1) of the National Intelligence Service Act, nominated Mr Noordin Haji, CBS, for appointment as the Director-General of the National Intelligence Service (NIS).

"Haji returns to the National Intelligence Service after a six-year sojourn as the Director of Public Prosecutions. Before becoming the nation's apex public prosecutor, Haji served as the Deputy Director of the Counter Organised Crime Unit within the National Intelligence Service (NIS)," Koskei stated.

Major-General (Rtd) Philip Wachira Kameru, EGH, the outgoing Director-General, has served as NIS Director-General since September 2014, transitioning from the military. He was appointed to the role by former President Uhuru Kenyatta. 

At the Kenya Defence Forces, he rose through the ranks to the position of Director of Military Intelligence. 

"Under his watch, Kenya's premier civilian intelligence agency has made monumental strides in the fight against terrorism, transnational crimes and other major threats to our national and regional security. 

"Maj-Gen (Rtd) Kameru has been at the forefront of guiding special security assignments and multi-agency coordination that have made Kenya, and indeed the region, more secure," Koskei lauded the outgoing NIS DG. 

Meanwhile, the DPP holds Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Master of Laws (LL.M) degrees from the University of Wales, Cardiff, and a second Masters Degree in National Security Policy with Merit (MNSPO) from the Australian National University. 

Haji was admitted to the Bar in 1999 and, thereafter, joined the Public Service in January 2000 as a State Counsel at the Attorney General's Office.

Ruto passed the nomination to the National Assembly for consideration by Parliament as stipulated by the Constitution and the National Intelligence Service Act.

President William Ruto speaking during a Media Engagement, at State House, Nairobi on May, 14, 2023.

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President William Ruto on Monday, May 15, terminated the appointment of Josephine Mburu as the Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards over the alleged impropriety within the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA).

In a statement signed by Felix Koskei, Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, the president also revoked the appointment of the chairperson and dissolved the entire board.

Consequently, the head of state appointed Irungu Nyakera as chairperson of the board and reconstituted the entire board with four new appointees namely FCPA Hezbon Oyieko Omollo, Bernard Kipkirui Bett, Dr. Jane Masiga and Jane Nyagaturi Mbatia.

The president also suspended Terry Ramadhani as KEMSA Chief Executive Officer alongside eight other staff members namely Martin Wamwea (MOH) and Lenson Kariuki (MOH). 
 

Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) facility in Nairobi on May 10, 2023.

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Others include Pauline Duya (MOH), Livingstone Njuguna (MOH), Dr. Charles Kariuki Chege (MOH), Justus Kinoti (KEMSA), Cosmas Rotich (KEMSA) and Anthony Chege (KEMSA).

At the same time, Ruto appointed Dr. Andrew Mutava Mulwa as KEMSA's Acting CEO.

The president directed the new management to assure the propriety of procurement processes within the Authority.

Ruto assured Kenyans that his government was committed to rebuilding the KEMSA supply chain management system to ensure effectiveness and accountability.

"Therefore, in keeping with the Administration's Health policy of "leaving no one behind", the Administration will spare no effort in rebuilding the KEMSA supply chain management system so as to secure efficiency and accountability in the provision of medical supplies to all health facilities across our nation," the head of state indicated.

Josephine Mburu was fired five months after assuming office. 

The news comes as The Global Fund was forced to cancel a Ksh3.7 billion mosquito nets tender owing to KEMSA's irregular procurement process.

This is after the foreign agency established that the three companies, which had been qualified by KEMSA, had improper bids. Further, the companies which were disqualified by KEMSA had met the requisite standards.

The tender process was flagged as the foreign agency faulted the tender committee for siding with some of the bidders.

Kenyans outside KEMSA offices in Nairobi.

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The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on Sunday, May 14, released the new fuel prices for the next 30 days announcing the increase in fuel prices.

In its monthly review of the fuel prices, the authority noted that petroleum pump prices in Nairobi increased as follows: Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene by Kshs3.40 per litre, Kshs6.40 per litre and Kshs15.19 per litre respectively. 

EPRA also announced that the subsidy on Diesel and Kerosene was removed.

Thus Nairobi, petrol prices rose to Ksh182.70, Diesel increased to Ksh168.40 and Kerosene rose to Ksh161.13. 

A photo collage of President William Ruto speaking during the launch of a project in Nyandarua County on April 6. 2023 (left) and a petrol attendant about to refill a car at a petrol station on March 24, 2022 (right).

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In Mombasa, Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene rose to Ksh179.86, Ksh165.57 and Ksh158.30 respectively. 

Motorists in Nakuru will buy Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene at Ksh181.83, Ksh167.91 and Ksh160.65 respectively. 

In Eldoret, Petrol will sell at Ksh182.54, Diesel Ksh168.61and Kerosene at Ksh161.35. 

As per the EPRA release, some areas will buy petrol between Ksh184 to Ksh191. These areas include Meru, Chuka, Nanyuki, Mtito Andei, Kitui, Marsabit, Laisamis, Sololo, Dadaab, Elwak, Wajir, and Isiolo.

The new fuel prices released were for May 14, to June 14. 

In the last EPRA review between April 14 and May 14, the price of super petrol, diesel, and kerosene remained unchanged.

EPRA noted that the move was because the petroleum products had been subsidised to cushion Kenyans from high prices.

"In the period under review, the maximum allowed petroleum pump price of Super Petrol, diesel, and kerosene remain unchanged," EPRA announced in the statement.

As a result, Nairobi motorists paid Ksh179.30 for super petrol, Ksh162.00 for diesel, and ksh145.94 for kerosene per litre.

A petrol station attendant fueling a vehicle in April 2020.

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The announcement came in the backdrop of Kenya receiving petroleum products in a new deal with a Saudi Arabian company and a Dubai-based company to supply oil to the country for a period of six months.

Government purchased oil at the same price on credit and remit in Kenyan shillings as a way of reducing the strain on the supply of the dollar.

The first fuel consignment under the new deal worth Ksh20 billion landed in the country in April 2023, with the latest consignment received on May 11, 2023.

“Two tanker vessels  Nan Lin Wan and Proteus Jessica docked at the New  Kipevu Oil Terminal with 100,000 metric tons of diesel and 85,979 metric tons of petrol respectively,” Kenya Ports Authority noted.

Jubilee Party, on Friday, May 5, applied to deregister the East African Legislative Assembly (MP) Kanini Kega and Nominated Member of Parliament Sabina Chege from the political outfit. 

In a four-page letter, the Jubilee Party requested Registrar Of Political Parties Ann Nderitu to consider striking out the names of Kega and Sabina since they were in violation of the Constitution. 

The Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta's led party decided to terminate the membership of the two after they attempted to oust the Party Leader. 

Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni copied Kega and Sabina in the letter, informing them that their conducts were unattainable within the Jubilee Party. 

A photo collage of Jubilee Party SG Jeremiah Kioni speaking at an event on January 3, 2023 (left) and Kanini Kega speaking to the media on March 16, 2023(right).

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"This is to notify you that Honourable Kanini Kega has pursuant to Section 14 of the political parties Act No. 1 of 2011 as read together with Article 6 of the Jubilee Party Constitution ceased from being a member of the Jubilee party," Kioni stated. 

Kioni informed Kega that he was sent away for perpetual promoting of the ideologies, interests and policies of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and its affiliates. 

Jubilee Party noted that Kega's actions amounted to a violation of the law since their party did not have any coalition agreement with the UDA Party. 

"Honourable Kanini Kega has contravened the party's constitution and code of conduct by purporting to dislodge and/or overthrow the Jubilee Party leader herein being His Excellency Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta without following the due process as established under the Jubilee Constitution. 

The outfit also claimed that Kanini Kega had contravened the Jubilee Party Constitution by usurping the powers of the National Delegate Conference by conferring the Honourable Sabina Wanjiru Chege the position of Acting Party Leader.

"Kanini Kega has contravened the Jubilee's Party Constitution by conferring unto himself the position of the Secretary-General without following the due process as laid down under the Jubilee Party Constitution," read part of the statement. 

The same allegations were also levelled against Sabina Chege, who on Thursday, May 4, claimed to be the substantive Leader of the Jubilee Party in an acting capacity.

"Honourable Sabina Wanjiru Chege has violated the Jubilee Party Constitution by usurping the powers of the National Delegates Conference by creating a non-existing position of the 'Acting Party Leader' a preserve of the National Delegates Conference," read part of the letter. 

Kioni further accused Sabina of misleading the public and the Kenya National Assembly that she was the Acting Party Leader. 

Nominated Member of Parliament Sabina Chege speaking during a workshop on Tuesday April 25, 2023.

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Jubilee Fails to Dewhip Sabina Chege 

On Thursday, May 4, National Assembly Speaker, Moses Wetangula, announced that Azimio La Umoja was justified in dewhipping Sabina Chege as deputy minority whip, but erred while tabling her ouster motion.

Wetangula stated that Jubilee and Azimio failed to list Sabina Chege's immediate replacement. He thus offered the minority side 30 days to rectify their blunder. 

On the ouster of Uhuru as Jubilee party and subsequent replacement with Sabina Chege, Wetangula argued that he could not rule on the matter as it was outside his jurisdiction.

Kega, he stated, wrote a letter to the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties seeking clarification on the changes. The ORPP, he added, was constitutionally mandated to address the matter. 

UPDATE: President William Ruto eulogised Mukami as a steadfast patriot and well-known champion for national unity who inspired many Kenyans.

Ruto stated that Mukami bore the scars of war along with other Mau Mau freedom fighters to reclaim Kenya's independence.

"After winning the war for independence, Mama Mukami was left behind to fend and win the struggle to provide for her children in the absence of Field Marshall Kimathi. In her characteristic way, she also won this war," Ruto stated.

Mukami Kimathi, the widow of freedom fighter, Field Marshal Dedan Kimathi, is dead.

DP Rigathi Gachagua interacts with Mukami Kimathi (far right) at a hospital in Nairobi on January 15, 2023.

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Her daughter, Evelyn Kimathi Wangui, on Friday, May 5, confirmed her demise while speaking to Kenyans.co.ke. Wangui stated that her mother passed away on Thursday night, May 4. 

The 101-year-old widow was declared dead while receiving treatment at a hospital in Nairobi after developing breathing difficulties.

"Yes, she is dead, and Kenyans are impatient. They have been calling all night to confirm the news. We are awaiting the president to announce since yesterday night.

"We were promised that he would announce. Kindly let him do so to calm the anxiety," an overwhelmed Wangui told Kenyans.co.ke. 

Mukami was among the Mau Mau freedom fighters detained at the  Kamiti Maximum Prison during the struggle for independence.

She was instrumental in the push that helped Kenya regain its independence from the colonialists. 

Mukami was key in successfully planning tribal dances, targeting young men and women. At this time, most men had taken refuge in the forest, or detention camps. 

Before her demise, Mukami had received financial aid from President William Ruto's administration, which helped her clear a Ksh1.3 million hospital bill.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua revealed the financial aid after visiting her at a hospital in Nairobi.

"Thank you, President William Ruto, for coming through for Mukami Kimathi and her family. You are a true and genuine friend of our people," the DP wrote.

In her past media interview, she pleaded with the government to help her retrace Dedan Kimathi and give him a befitting sendoff.

A collage of President William Ruto (left) and Dedan Kimathi's widow Mukami Kimathi (right).

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