Barry Salil

Correspondent at The Star (Kenya)

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Governor Sang meets Gen Z who stormed his office demanding accountability

Jul 8, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Barry Salil

Nandi governor Stephen Sang averted a potential confrontation with Gen Z in Kapsabet Town by joining them to receive their petition. Hundreds of Gen Z held a demonstration in the town demanding accountability of the county funds. The group carrying placards critical to the county government had blocked the county office entrance where Governor Sang was holding an executive meeting.
Keep off regime change protests, Kalenjin elders warn Gen Z

Jul 3, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Barry Salil

Kalenjin council of elders has defended President William Ruto and issued a warning to Gen Z over the ongoing protests. The elders, accompanied by the business community, said the silence of the Kalenjin community should not be taken as a weakness. Led by chairman of Got-ab-Miyoot (Kalenjin elders’ umbrella body) Benjamin Kitur, the elders said Ruto was democratically elected and attempts to subvert the will of the people will not be taken lightly.
Organisers of ‘Where’s Crazy Nairobian’ X space criticised by Isaac Mwaura

Jun 22, 2024 | mpasho.co.ke | Brian Oruta |Perpetua Etyang |Emmanuel Wanjala |Barry Salil

Government spokesman Isaac Mwaura has criticized the organizers of the 'Where’s Crazy Nairobian’ X space for not allowing government representatives to respond to some of the issues raised. The daylong X space, which called for the release of blogger Billy Simani, alias Crazy Nairobian, also served as a platform for Kenyans to voice concerns about the contentious Finance Bill, 2024.
Priest blocks MP Sudi from engaging in politics at church event

Jun 21, 2024 | mpasho.co.ke | Perpetua Etyang |Emmanuel Wanjala |Brian Oruta |Barry Salil

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi was on Friday asked not to engage in politics while he was giving his speech at a church-led function. While addressing congregants, Sudi said the Finance Bill will help young people access education with ease. However, while he was almost concluding his speech, Sudi was interrupted by the priest. The priest asked him not to engage in politics during the church service. "Nimemaliza Father nimemaliza," Sudi said.
Rex Masai's mother speaks about son's death

Jun 21, 2024 | mpasho.co.ke | Brian Oruta |Barry Salil |Geoffrey Mbuthia |Maureen Waruinge

The mother of Rex Masai, the man killed during the anti-Finance Bill protests in Nairobi, has revealed that she was informed of her son's shooting by his friends. Speaking at the City Mortuary on Friday, Jillian Munyau said she received the call around 7 pm on Thursday. By the time she arrived in town from Nyama Villa, Rex had already passed away. Rex had been rushed to a clinic in the Central Business District but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Femi One given cheeky comment after teargas experience

Jun 21, 2024 | mpasho.co.ke | Maureen Waruinge |Garvin Patrick |Moses Sagwe |Barry Salil

• The rapper was one of the many celebrities who came out in force to demonstrate against the proposed Finance Bill. Femi One joined thousands of Kenyans in Nairobi's CBD this week, chanting 'we are peaceful' during a march. The Utawezana singer expressed her stance against the proposed Finance Bill 2024, stating her role in urging legislators to reject it.
Some of the celebs who showed up at the Occupy Parliament protests

Jun 21, 2024 | mpasho.co.ke | Garvin Patrick |Moses Sagwe |Barry Salil |Hannie Petra

• Some had ways of cheering fellow protesters while others ensured that energy is replenished in every phase of the demos Yesterday's 2024 Finance Bill protests saw several famous artists taking to the streets to stand with their fellow citizens. Some celebrities cheered the crowd, while others helped keep everyone's energy up throughout the demonstrations.
Harmonize discloses dream career from his childhood

Jun 21, 2024 | mpasho.co.ke | Moses Sagwe |Barry Salil |Hannie Petra

Harmonize has revealed that since childhood, his dream was not to become a musician but to be a renowned soccer player who would bring success to his country on the global stage. Speaking to Clouds Media, Harmonize said that his dream before entering the music industry was to be the first player to help Tanzania's national team qualify for the World Cup. The director of Konde Music Worldwide said, however, that this dream did not come true.
KDF officer catches priest in bed with wife after laying trap

Jun 21, 2024 | mpasho.co.ke | Barry Salil |Geoffrey Mbuthia |Maureen Waruinge |Garvin Patrick

An Anglican priest, Rev. James Kemei, 43, was brutally murdered in Kapsabet town, Nandi, by a KDF officer who found him in bed with his wife. Rev. Kemei had visited the woman, a lay reader at St. Barnabas Church in Kapsabet, unaware that her husband had set a trap for him. The military officer arrived at his matrimonial home that night, sneaked into the house in Cheplengu village near Mother Fransca Hospital, and hid in one of the rooms without his wife or her lover knowing.
KDF officer sneaks back home, catches priest in bed with wife

Jun 20, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Barry Salil

An Anglican priest was brutally murdered in Kapsabet town, Nandi, by a KDF officer who found him in bed with his wife. Rev James Kemei, 43, had visited the woman, a lay reader at St Barnabas church in Kapsabet, for the night unaware that the husband had set a trap for him. The military officer arrived in his matrimonial home that night.