By selecting Rigathi Gachugua, Deputy President William Ruto has made a major move in the heart of Mt. Kenya region and broken with the traditional power. But by snubbing former Vice President Musalia Mudavadi, Ruto may have ceded ground in Western Kenya and alienated some in the GEMA Nation who wanted him to name Tharaka Nithi Senator Kindiki Kithure.
Presidential candidates are expected to name their running mates at any moment. Some have speculated that the two major candidates, Deputy President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga have an opportunity of making history by naming a woman to be their deputy. In multiple opinion polls, NARC-Kenya leader Martha Karua and ANC Leader Musalia Mudavadi, have emerged as most preferred for their respective coalitions..
Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka attempts to strong-arm his way into being named as former PM Raila Odinga's running mate without appearing for vetting process interview came to a screeching halt when he was forced to show up of risked automatic disqualification from the position. His appearance is a little too late as he has shown traits of becoming a rogue deputy, just like Deputy President William Ruto has been toward President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Amin's father was shot during the 2007 post-election violence changing his life forever. Amid the violence, his mother fled, abandoning him and his two sisters. They were later separated and he has never seen them again. What followed is a sad story of exploitation, but he has kept the hope of a bright future alive.
We celebrate our mothers today saying we thank you and love you dearly. May you continue to be the heart of our society and the unshakeable pillars of our community. Happy Mothers' Day.
The US Diversity Visa Program awards 50,000 eligible applicants from all over the word to enter a random selection process for an opportunity to become US Permanent Residents, also known as Green Card holders. Winning the Green Card Lottery, however, does not guarantee one would immigrate to the US, an interview process determines final eligibility.
It's time for a woman to hold the number two position in Kenya. Karua has the academic background and government experience to help lead the nation and she is not corrupt. Karua has also shown she is willing to campaign fearlessly for Odinga in the Mt. Kenya region. Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka appears not to fully vested in Azimio and naming him running mate could lead to another disastrous rogue Deputy Presidency scenario as Uhu-Ruto.
Chemirmir will face life in prison without the possibility of parole. He is expected to face another trial for the murder or another alleged elderly woman. While he has maintained his innocence, police suspect him of killing more than 2 dozen victims.
People are wondering if he'd bring back President Donald Trump, whom Twitter banned for life for inciting the January 6, 2022 mob attack on the Capitol.
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