Journalist. Strategic Communications. Ministry of Interior and National Administration, Kenya.
Son,Husband,Father(3-Star General)
Man United
#HiiNiTown
'...the Gacharaigu polling station form 34A that was sensationally raised by Julie Soweto was nothing more than hot air and amounted to a wild goose chase...'
Martha Koome,
Chief Justice
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Interior CS
@KindikiKithure
has arrived in Malindi, Kilifi County, to oversee the commencement of post mortem examinations on 110 bodies so far recovered from the Shakahola forest. The autopsies will be conducted at the Malindi Sub-County Hospital Mortuary by a team of…
Chief Justice Martha Koome Judgement in Summary
1. Basic structure not applicable
2. President not permitted to initiate constitutional amendment through popular initiative
3. Second schedule on creation of new Constituencies was unconstitutional
@citizentvkenya
My random thoughts...
- Move curfew to 11pm or midnight from 9pm
- Allow bars to operate till 10pm or thereabout
- Reopen schools in phases from next week
- Insistence on personal responsibility
SUPREME COURT Judgement
- Allegation 3; was there a difference between forms unloaded on IEBC portal and those submitted to Bomas; DISMISSED
- Allegation 4; Postponement of Gubernatorial elections in Kakamega and Mombasa was to trigger voter suppression; DISMISSED
Uhuru
I appeal you to support Raila. Help him to the top. Even my friend Ruto, he can become president some day akishika line.
@citizentvkenya
@RadioCitizenFM
If Parliament was DISSOLVED today and by-elections held, would you re-elect your Member of the National Assembly, Woman representative and Senator?
#SualaKuu
#SualaNyeti
Power to verify vests in the Commission itself. The chairman cannot arrogate himself powers to tally the results at the exclusion of other commissioners. However the 4 commissioners actively participated in the verification and took turns to announce the results
Martha Koome, CJ
Uhuru
You hear them from top of the vehicles brag about what has been done: roads, water, education as if such work is done from those rallies. That work is done from state house, where you sent me. Tell them to stop milking with my 'nappier grass'
@citizentvkenya
Victor Kinuthia will be FINE. He was thrown deep end as journalism demands in such a breaking news situation. He has the right attitude and with self belief, confidence and a winning spirit, Victor is destined for greatness. We will accord him all the support.
Kushangaa...
Kupigwa na butwaa...
Packed bags...
Sent fare...
Planned bashes...
Sijui kuvuka mwaka...
State House, Nairobi has never been this important!
President Uhuru Kenyatta's address has never been this awaited!
'...10 out of 21 Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya Kwanza government will be women...'
William Ruto,
Presidential Aspirant, Kenya Kwanza Coalition
@citizentvkenya
'...are we to nullify an election on account of a last minute boardroom rupture? This we can not do...'
Allegation 6 on verification of presidential results and the subsequent walkout by 4 IEBC Commissioners; DISMISSED
BBI Judgment
'... To hold that the quorum of IEBC can be anything less than 4 Commissioners , is to weaken the commission. I hold that IEBC was not quorate when it verified the signatures...'
Francis Tuiyot,
Judge, Court of Appeal
Supreme Court Judgment Summary;
- All 8 Presidential Election Petition allegations DISMISSED
- Election of President elect William Ruto UPHELD
- Each party to bear its costs.
@citizentvkenya
'...there were no significant differences between the forms 34A uploaded on the IEBC portal and those submitted to the National Tallying Centre and given to agents of Presidential Candidates...'
Martha Koome,
Chief Justice
Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration
@KindikiKithure
expected shortly at the Joint National Police Service (NPS) and Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Operation Maliza Uhalifu Command Centre at Chemolingot, Tiaty in Baringo County after which he will visit the…
#SupremeDecision
CJ Martha Koome
- On basic structure; it is inapplicable in Kenya
- The President cannot initiate a constitutional amendment through popular initiative
- Proposal on creation of 70 new constituencies in the BBI Bill is unconstitutional
@citizentvkenya
Uhuru
I have no problem with the Parties you've created. I know some of you are worried about what happened during Jubilee nominations.But let's unite,we go as a team,craft a coalition with others,then we preserve our interests as a region in the next government
@citizentvkenya
News Update
Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi and the Pamoja African Alliance (PAA) ditches Azimio la Umoja One Kenya to join Kenya Kwanza coalition.
@citizentvkenya
Uhuru Kenyatta
I had invited a few people but when I was told more people had come, I said it's ok. Allow them in. Hata hii state lodge si ni yenu nyote.
@citizentvkenya
@RadioCitizenFM
Uhuru
Some people keep saying I made a promise to them, no, i only have a promise and covenant with the people of Kenya. That is the promise I am implementing. Ask your guy why he can't allow me to do my work and keeps coming back for the baton, instead of waiting for his turn.
Presidential Candidates in the August 9th polls in order of clearance by IEBC;
- Prof. George Wajackoyah- Roots Party
- David Waihiga- Agano Party
- William Ruto- UDA
- Raila Odinga- Azimio la Umoja One Kenya
@citizentvkenya
News Update
High Court Judge David Majanja allows UDA aspirant Karungo wa Thang'wa to present his nomination papers to IEBC in the race for Kiambu Senate seat.
@citizentvkenya
Uhuru
The you hear them call me dynasty just best i was born by Kenyatta. Who chooses where he wants to be born? Tell them to stop insulting me, they will know where votes come from next year.
@citizentvkenya
News Update
UDA's John Njuguna Wanjiku takes an early lead against Jubilee's Kariri Njama as vote counting and tallying in the Kiambaa Parliamentary by-election continues.
If there's enough food to sort out the starving citizens as the government says...if the drought situation is not as bad as it was 2 years ago...if the situation is contained, why then is Red Cross asking Kenyans to contribute? Contribute what? For what? To who?
Breaking News
Deputy President William Ruto names Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua as his running mate in the August Presidential election under the Kenya Kwanza Coalition.
@citizentvkenya
SUPREME COURT Judgement
Allegation 5; there were discrepancies between the number of votes cast in favour of the presidential candidates and those cast for candidates in other 5 elective positions; DISMISSED
Uhuru
As i leave office, i want to make sure that i leave you in a better place than i found you. Those coming to tell you bad things about me and telling you to reject what I am proposing, ask them what they are offering in alternative.
@citizentvkenya
Senators(Jubilee and NASA) summoned to State House, Nairobi ahead of the afternoon sitting where they will debate and vote on a motion to oust Deputy Speaker Prof. Kithure Kindiki.
@citizentvkenya
Truckloads of Police officers in Nyamira, at a venue where DP William Ruto is expected to lead a fundraising event, just a day after the National Security Advisory Council Committee issued a raft of directives that must be complied with by anyone convening a public meeting.
Interior CS
@KindikiKithure
is expected back in Kilifi County this morning to oversee the commencement of post mortem examination of 110 bodies so far recovered from Shakahola forest. A team of experts led by Government Chief Pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor will carry out the…
News Update
'Coup' in Ford Kenya as Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula is ousted for alleged gross misconduct and replaced by Kanduyi MP Wafula Wamunyinyi. Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati and Ford Kenya Secretary General Dr. Eseli Simiyu overseeing the 'Coup'.
@citizentvkenya
Having listened carefully to Judges Kiage, Tuiyot, Okwengu, Gatembu and Sichale, it seems like a wrap for BBI. Justice Okwengu kept referring to the MAJORITY decision...
I stand with Victor. For a full time young Inooro TV correspondent to take up the challenge and try out an English live link on prime time TV is courage. He may have faltered but it was a valuable learning experience and opportunity. He will build on it.
'...we note that apart from their 11th hour denounciation there is no evidence that the election was compromised . The 4 IEBC commissioners have not stated why they participated in the verification yet it was opaque...'
Martha Koome,
Chief Justice
Cabinet Secretary for the Interior and National Administration
@KindikiKithure
and Education Cabinet Secretary
@machoguezekiel
direct ALL Day Primary and Secondary Schools in Nairobi and Mombasa Cities remain closed tomorrow, and resume learning upon assessment of the security…
'...we are not fools...we didn't come to Nairobi the other day...we know what has been happening...'
Charles Kibiru,
Senator, Kirinyaga
#WaiguruImpeachmentDebate
@citizentvkenya
Court of Appeal Judge Patrick Kiage thrashing County Assemblies for disregarding public participation, hurriedly passing the Constitution Amendment Bill 2020, driven by the Ksh.2M car grants promise.
President William Ruto APPOINTS Douglas Kanja as Deputy Inspector General, Kenya Police Service, and Bruno Shioso as the Director General, Kenya Coast Guard Service. Munga Nyale replaces Shioso as Commandant, Kiganjo Police Training Institute. Eliud Lagat appointed GSU Commandant
News Update
Blow to Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru after High Court Judge Weldon Korir dismisses with costs, a case she filed challenging the County Assembly sitting that passed a resolution to impeach her. She will now face Senate.
@citizentvkenya
'...I have carefully listened to the issues raised by Hon. Raila Odinga. In times like these, it is not about who is right or who is wrong...'
President
@WilliamsRuto
Uhuru
Anyone who is interested and genuinely interested in our region and family must use the front door. We must be aware of the one who wants to use the kitchen door or the bedroom window.
@citizentvkenya
Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration
@KindikiKithure
visiting Mwea Prison, Kirinyaga County to inspect the ongoing reforms, among them mechanisation of Prison farms to boost food production. Decongesting prisons, through the 'One Prisoner, One bed, One…
News Update
24 out of 33 Kirinyaga MCAs spend the night at the Assembly ahead of Governor Anne Waiguru's impeachment motion today over graft and abuse of office allegations.
@citizentvkenya
News Update
IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati REVOKES Presidential nomination certificate issued to Walter Mong'are after discovering his academic certificates had irregularities. Jimi Wanjigi had questioned how and why IEBC cleared Mong'are without a degree cert.
@citizentvkenya
News Update
Katiba Institute, through lawyer
@ochieljd
files an application at the High Court, contesting the appointment of 34 Judges and omission of six nominees by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
@citizentvkenya
@RadioCitizenFM
@Hot_96Kenya
Cabinet Secretary for the Interior and National Administration
@KindikiKithure
transfers/deploys 204 Deputy County Commissioners effective immediately.
'...Madam Chief Justice, please keep reminding all of us, everybody, that Constitutional power is constrained power...so that everybody keeps to his or her lane...'
David Maraga,
Chief Justice Emeritus
@citizentvkenya
@Hot_96Kenya
@RadioCitizenFM
News Update
George Koimburi of PEP wins Juja Parliamentary by-election after garnering 12,159 votes against Jubilee's Susan Waititu with 5,746 votes.
@citizentvkenya
@Hot_96Kenya
@RadioCitizenFM
Situation Update
Grosvenor building where many people were trapped safely evacuated. Most of the persons who sent distress texts have been rescued and reunited with their relatives. Very methodical and tactical operation.
@citizentvkenya
Just a random question :What if the BBI national secretariat insists the horse has already bolted and no further opportunity for consensus?
Cc
@OliverMathenge
@Disembe
@WehliyeMohamed
'...Those who swear by the Constitution must be ready to live with its requirements or else give such offices a wide berth...'
Patrick Kiage,
Judge, Court of Appeal
@citizentvkenya
@RadioCitizenFM
@Hot_96Kenya
News Update
Isaac Mwaura loses his Nominated Senator seat after a lengthy tussle with Jubilee Party; Speaker Lusaka gazettes vacancy through party list.
@citizentvkenya
Uhuru
You see them here come to tell you, ooh you have been neglected and throwing some few coins your way to hoodwink you yet it's the same money they have looted,your resources. Take that money when it comes, but don't be blinded or misled.
@citizentvkenya