Kenyan Woman in Maine Sentenced for Role in Marriage Fraud Ring
A Kenyan woman, convicted for her role in a major multi-state marriage fraud ring, was sentenced Tuesday to one year in prison. 30-year-old Margaret Kimani, formerly of Massachusetts, was one of 28 defendants from Maine convicted for their participation in a scam that paid American citizens to marry African immigrants so they could become legal citizens. A press conference at the U.S. attorney’s office in Bangor marked the end to an investigation that began in 2005. More than 40 sham marriages were found to have taken place in the Lewiston/Auburn and Newport areas. “U.S. Citizenship is not for sale and there are consequences for those who commitmarriage fraud. If you commit marriage fraud,…
Kenyan man in Lowell, MA pleads not guilty to abuse-prevention charges
Edwin Mbugua told his attorney he lived with the alleged victim for four years and can’t understand why she won’t see him. The alleged victim told prosecutors she and Mbugua move in the same circles, but said she never dated the 26-year-old Kenyan native and never lived with him. “The defendant says he is love with the victim,” prosecutor Christine Maltby said during Mbugua’s arraignment Monday in Lowell District Court. “But she has no idea why he is targeting her,” Maltby said. Mbugua, of 803 River Place, Apt. 235, Lowell, pleaded not guilty to charges of violation of an abuse-prevention order and trespassing after Maltby alleges…
[VIDEO] One on One with President Uhuru Kenyatta
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President Kenyatta has a one on one interview with Kiss TV’s. The interview touched on a wide range of issues including the Government’s score card, the President’s life and many more. Watch the interviews here.
Invitation to St Matthew’s Anglican Church 5th anniversary celebrations
You are all invited to take part in St Matthews Anglican Church (SMAC) 5th annivesary celebrations. The celebrations will take place on April 6th, 2014 at the church on 1714 N. Story Rd, Irving, TX 75061. Karibuni.
Raila Odinga’s Sh1 billion home in Kisumu
FORMER Prime Minister Raila Odinga is putting up a Sh1 billion hill-side palatial residence in Riat Kisumu. Construction of the the palatial, almost stately 74 roomed residence begun four years ago and could be completed before the end of the year or sometimes next year. The home is crested in Kanyakwar, Riat Hills overlooking Kisumu International Airport. It affords the former PM a near-aerial view of Kisumu City, the base of his political power. “At some point, the PM was under pressure from family members to convert it into a hotel facility but he stuck his ground on the home…
Nairobi’s most dangerous estate
Nalepo has become a rich man’s hell as a wave of insecurity continues to haunt residents day and night. Part of Kiserian, it has become a playground for killers, robbers, and thieves. Some home owners have moved away, leaving magnificent houses because of the incessant attacks while others are considering going too. Residents have lost count of the murders and raids. “Every month there must be at least one incident. It is too much and we have lost count,” said Mr Reuben Matthews. He was one of the earliest to settle in the neighbourhood and has come across numerous attacks…
Kamukunji police reject President Uhuru’s Sh 1 million
Drama unfolded at Kamukunji Police Station on Wednesday evening after officers refused to keep Sh1 million donated by President Kenyatta to victims of the fire that gutted stalls at Gikomba second hand clothes market. Mr Kenyatta had sent Nairobi Senator Mike Mbuvi Sonko with the money but after presentation to the victims at around 4pm, their leaders suggested the money be kept somewhere safe. That is how they arrived at the decision to keep it at the nearest Kamukunji Police Station. President Kenyatta’s personal aide Jomo Gecaga had called Mr Sonko around 11 am asking him to contact the President…
You have failed us, Kenyans in US tell Jubilee government
The Jubilee administration has come under fierce criticism from a section of Kenyans living in the United States for its performance record. A random sampling has revealed that many of them feel the Uhuru Kenyatta-led government has performed dismally on issues relating to the diaspora in the last one year. A Washington DC based lawyer told the Nation she was surprised that one year on, Kenya had not emulated progressive countries in formulating mutually beneficial diaspora policies. “We are yet to see anything to write home about,” said Ms Reginah Njogu in a phone interview. Another Kenyan interviewed by the Nation said…
[VIDEO] Nyeri man sets wife on fire at her workplace
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28 year old Timothy Kang’ang’i, who was armed with two small containers of petrol and a dagger, stormed the offices of Tetu Aberdare Sanitation and Water Services Company where his wife Leah Wanjiru, works. Kang’ang’i went direct to his wife’s office, poured petrol on her, then set her ablaze.Christine Wairimu who tried to come to the rescue of Wanjiru was stabbed. The two have been married for over ten years and have one child. Residents say the two have had domestic squabbles all along. Wanjiru and Wairimu were rushed to the Outspan Hospital where they were admitted in critical condition.Kang’ang’i was…
[VIDEO] Lupita Nyong’os speech after winning NAACP image Award
Actress Lupita Nyong’o who has been the belle of awards season continued her winning streak. The “12 Years a Slave” breakout star won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 2014 Image Awards Saturday night in Pasedena, California. Related article: Actor Anthony Anderson to host the 45th NAACP Image Awards Nyongo’o beat out a tough field for the honor. She faced co-star Alfre Woodard, Oprah Winfrey (“Lee Daniels’ The Butler”), Naomie Harris (“Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom”) and Octavia Spencer (“Fruitvale Station”) in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture category. Other winners were David Oyelowo for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture. He bested “The Best Man…
