Top 5 Today: Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika Sentensed to Six Months in Jail and Other Headlines
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Nakuru Water and Sanitation Services Company (NAWASCO) Managing Director James Ng’ang’a have been served a six-month civil jail term or pay a Ksh 2M fine.
The Environment and Land Court found that both Governor Kihika and NAWASCO, failed to comply with orders issued on September 26, 2024, which halted the disposal of waste into Lake Nakuru.
The court had previously issued an environmental restoration order against the county government, mandating a permanent cessation of waste disposal into Lake Nakuru. Despite this, the county government and NAWASCO continued to dispose of refuse, toxic chemicals, and industrial wastes into the Lake Nakuru Basin, leading to significant environmental degradation.
Governor Kihika opposed the case, arguing that she was not responsible for the operations of NAWASCO. However, the court held her accountable in her capacity as the county’s chief executive.
The ruling comes after a suit filed at the Environment and Lands Court, Baboon Project Kenya alleged that both Kihika and Ng’ang’a have ignored an order issued on September 26, 2024, which permanently banned any further refuse disposal into the lake.
Malava MP Moses Malulu and his Brother Die a Day Apart
Injendi, brother to the late Malava Member of Parliament Moses Malulu Injendi is dead. Malulu died a day before his younger brother passed on in Nairobi on Monday at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi.
In a suprising coincide, Injedi died while undergoing treatment at the Kakamega County General Hospital on February 16.
It’s now double tragedy for their kin who are coming to terms with burying two of their sons.
The MP’s death happened just as the family was organising a fundraiser to foot his elder brother’s hospital bill.
Samuel’s burial plans were yet to commence.
The harambee was scheduled to take place on Wednesday February 19, ahead of his burial on Saturday, the family said.
Samuel, 80, was a retired prisons officer and had been ailing for some time.
The family said the activities, which had been lined up for his funeral will proceed as earlier planned even as the family mourns the loss of his MP brother.
Several leaders have mourned the death of Malulu.
President William Ruto said Malulu was a towering leader who selflessly served the people of Malava Constituency.
“A believer of equal opportunities, Mheshimiwa was diligent, focused and devoted to public service. He will best be remembered for his passion for education. Our prayers are with the family, friends and the people of Malava at this painful time,” he said.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said death has robbed Kenya of a dedicated leader and friend of many.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said he was a dedicated legislator and Vice Chair of the National Assembly’s Education and Research Committee and served with unwavering commitment.
Former IEBC Chair Chebukati, Critically ill According to Family
Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in a critically condition.
He has been admitted to a hospital in Nairobi undergoing treatment for nearly a week now. The family is yet to disclose publicly his exact illness. Close reports have declared Wafula clinically dead, with most of his organs no longer functioning. His family has reportedly been asked to decide whether to discontinue life-support measures.
Chebukati served as the IEBC chair for six years, retiring in January 2023 after overseeing the 2017 and 2022 General Elections.
New IEBC Panel Chair, Nelson Makanda, Suffers From Bell’s Palsy
Speaking at an interview with a local TV station on Monday, February 17, 2025, Nelson Makanda explained how he woke up with a disfigured face on November 17, 2024. His purely symmetrical face woke up completely different- a rare facial condition called Bell’s palsy.
As he showered, he noticed soap was getting into his eyes and was drooling as he brushed his teeth, something that was so shocking to him. Nelson sent his face picure to Artificial Intelligence (AI), when it dawned on him that it is rare facial paralysis condition called Bell’s Palsy.
Bell’s palsy is an unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness or paralysis beginning suddenly and can get worse over 48 hours. It occurs when the 7th cranial nerve (facial nerve) is damaged since it supports the symmetry of your face. Pain and discomfort usually occur on one side of the face or head.
It is not permanent, it goes away after six months. It occurs in one out of 5000 people and patient need to do physiotherapy. “I am in my third month and it is better than it started in November and December 2024.” said Nelson.
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