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Rigathi Gachagua’s lawyer pleads with court to save DP: “He won’t even be a D.O once impeached”

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addressing the nation during a previous press briefing. Photo: Rigathi Gachagua. Source: Facebook
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  • Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s lawyer has alleged that the Senate is orchestrating a microwave impeachment to oust him from office
  • The lawyer argued that if Gachagua is impeached, he will be unable to hold any public office in the country
  • He further urged the court to prevent the Senate from debating the deputy president’s impeachment motion

Faith Chandianya, a journalist at Ekwutosblog, brings over three years of experience covering politics and Current Affairs in Kenya

One of Rigathi Gachagua’s lawyers, Tom Macharia, has accused the Senate of attempting a “microwave impeachment” to remove the deputy president from office.

What did Macharia say about Gachagua’s impeachment?

Macharia argued that the attempt is occurring amid several trials where Gachagua sought to block his impeachment in the Senate.

“They are Looking for a microwave impeachment, the Senate is creating it’s own timeline,” Macharia told court.

While urging Justice Chacha Mwita to issue conservatory orders to stop the Senate’s debate on the impeachment motion against Gachagua, Macharia argued that if Gachagua is impeached, he will be permanently barred from holding any public servant position in the country.

Macharia added that Gachagua cannot even return to being a District Officer once impeached.

“My client cannot go back to bieng a DO,” Macharia argued.

He made a passionate appeal to Justice Mwita, urging him to issue conservatory orders before the Senate debates the impeachment motion against the deputy president on Wednesday October 16.

Justice Mwita is set to issue a ruling tomorrow at 2:30 p.m., a day before the Senate begins its hearing on the impeachment motion against the deputy president.

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National Assembly presents evidence of Gachagua’s trial at Senate

This comes after the National Assembly submitted over 20 boxes of evidence that were transported in two pickups under tight security to support the MPs’ stance.

The submission followed the impeachment of Gachagua by 282 Members of Parliament, who cited corruption, abuse of office, and threats against President William Ruto as key grounds for their decision.

Gachagua also submitted several cartons of evidence for his impeachment hearing at the Senate.

On the day of the hearing, Gachagua will have four hours to present his defence.

What else you need to know about Gachagua’s impeachment

  • Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah dismissed claims that Mt. Kenya residents are hostile toward leaders supporting Gachagua’s removal
  • Lawyer Kibe Mutai slammed MPs for hurriedly impeaching the deputy president, arguing that they acted like ‘sheep’ without reading and understanding the allegations.
  • Two politicians have emerged as William Ruto’s favourites in the race to succeed Gachagua

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Panic Spreads as Carter Efe Suddenly Shares Cryptic Post: “Be Like Say na 5 Years Ritual You Do”

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Social media users are unsure how to feel after Carter Efe posted an unusual caption via his social media page The skit maker, who often suffers backlash on social media due to his love for Wizkid, had many in fear While some have been laughing over it, others think that he might be trying to pass a message to the public

 

Carter Efe, one of the most prominent social media skit makers, choked his fans after he shared an unclear post online.

The skit maker, whose real name is Odahohwo Joseph Efe, told his online fans via his official Twitter page that he might be leaving the world soon.

In Carter Efe’s exact words:

 

“Might leave this earth January 10th💔.”

While many have taken the post as a joke, it caught the attention of a popular social media blogger, Tunde Ednut, who implored those who are close to him to kindly check on him with love.

READ ALSO DJ Chicken drags Portable after singer showed off new hotel beside mosque: “Give it to the homeless” Tunde Ednut wrote: “I don’t even know when to take Carter serious anymore.

But incase this is not a joke, if you know him, please check up on him for us please. He might not be joking. Someone should please reach out to him with love.”

 

See his post below: Read more:

 

It is unclear if Carter was being his regular ‘unserious’ self or if he was going through some rough patches. Legit.ng recalls reporting that Efe reached out to social activist VeryDarkman, whose real name is Vincent Martins Otse after he called him a thief for allegedly losing the N180 NGO fund. VDM emerged on social media and dragged Carter through filth for “his lack of class and shame”.

How fans reacted to Carter Efe’s post Read some reactions by Nigerina netizens below: @dave.dmw: “Make him go. We don too plenty for this earth.” @Irunnia_: “Send your original iPhone charger please. My address is in your dm. Thanks.” READ ALSO Portable rates Burna Boy above Wizkid, Davido, others, says he’s bigger: “Just ask for money” Read more: https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1634442-panic-spreads-carter-efe-suddently-shares-cryptic-post-na-5-years-ritual/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=ps&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3Z7N8kXWqNrHL34aa-gLEazRXM9Rf68JS5fJ9I0EhIHi_wO_J_hvMEIkQ_aem_KTMqnKJRunfqzZ6sN6QvGA

@cyndy__mma: “You are so brave for creating more space in Lagos 🥹.” @olayimartha: “Everybody dey go through one or two but that one no mean say make you kpai yourself…..who you wan leave your fine babe for?😒.” @carterefe__: “It’s funny now until you loose me and you will later regret.” @JacobAmeh6: “Person sey make u use money point for using your hairline as their logo.” @harkinsanmeeh: “Be like say na 5 years ritual you do for January 10 2020.” @officialdivywhite_1: “Why announcing it ? Just leave in silence if you really want to . We are busy stop disturbing us.”

@sdotreloaded: “Help us greet DaGrin and Mohbad 💐.” VDM rubbishes Carter Efe Legit.ng, in a previous post, stated that Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan, whose real name is Vincent Martins Otse, may forgive, but he sure never forgets. The social media commentator shared a video after he received an Instagram DM from Careter Efe, who recently dragged him over an alleged mismanagement of the N180 NGO fund.

In reaction to the message, VDM went online to call the skit maker names while triggering online reactions.

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Deadly earthquake hits Tibet, tremors felt in Nepal, India

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The earthquake damaged houses across the mountainous region © Jigme Dorje/Xinhua/picture alliance
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At least 120 people have been reported dead after a powerful earthquake in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. Tremors were also felt in Nepal and India.

More than 120 people have been killed after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck in the Himalayas on Tuesday morning, while almost 200 more were injured in the natural disaster.

Local Chinese media reported at least 126 fatalities in and around the city of Shigatse in Tibet, while tremors were felt in neighboring Nepal and India.

“A reporter learned from the Tibet Autonomous Region earthquake bureau that people have been killed,” the Xinhua state news agency said, listing the Changsuo, Quluo and Cuoguo townships in Dingri County.

“A total of 95 people have been confirmed dead and 130 others injured,” the agency added later.

The death toll later increase to at least 126, while as many as 188 were injured, China’s state-run Xinhua news agency reported, though the number of deaths may yet increase further as some of those wounded are in a serious condition and others remain missing.

Where was the Tibet earthquake epicenter?

The quake struck at 9:05 a.m. local time (0105 UTC/GMT) and had an epicenter depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). Xinhua revised the magnitude down from an earlier estimation of 6.9.

The US Geological Survey reported the tremor as magnitude 7.1.

The epicenter was about 75 kilometers northeast of Mount Everest, which straddles the China-Nepal border.

Aftershocks reported

By 10 a.m., “multiple aftershocks” had been recorded, the largest measuring 4.4 in magnitude, added Xinhua’s reporter.

“Dingri county and its surrounding areas experienced very strong tremors, and many buildings near the epicenter have collapsed,” state broadcaster CCTV said.

Around 1,500 emergency workers were already on hand to search for victims and survivors in the rubble, the Ministry of Emergency Management said.

Video footage seen by the Reuters news agency showed damaged buildings and crumbled shop fronts in the larger towns of Xigaze and Lhatse, with debris spilling out onto roads.

A holy city, Xigaze is the seat of the Panchen Lama, one of the most important figures in Tibetan Buddhism, whose spiritual authority is second only to the Dalai Lama.

Tremors felt in Nepal and India

Tremors were felt in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu some 400 kilometers (250 miles) away, where residents ran from their houses.

Nepali people gathered outside of their homes after the earthquake was felt as far as Kathmandu
© Sunil Sharma/ZUMA Press Wire/picture alliance

 

“We felt a very strong earthquake but so far we have not received any report of injuries or physical loss,” said Anoj Raj Ghimire, chief district officer of Solukhumbu district in Nepal.

“We have mobilized police and other security forces as well as locals to collect information about the damage,” he added.

Shudders were also felt in the northern Indian state of Bihar, but officials reported no signs of damage.

Why is the region prone to earthquakes?

The area is seismically active and is located where the India and Eurasia plates clash, causing uplifts in the Himalayan mountains that can change or even form some of the tallest peaks in the world.

While earthquakes are common in the mountainous region, Tuesday’s quake was the most powerful recorded within a 200-kilometer radius in the last five years, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

A 7.8-magnitude quake killed some 9,000 people and in Nepal in 2015.

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A man who sued a razor company after cutting himself while shaving with one of their products has been handed £5,000 in compensation.

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Nick Silverthorn, 48, from London, bought himself a new razor during the Christmas holidays.

He said he visited his local Sainsbury’s in Richmond to buy a £2.50 Wilkinson Sword Men Advance 3 razor.

But when Mr Silverthorn unwrapped his purchase and began shaving on Boxing Day, he started “bleeding badly.”

He said: “I put on the hot tap and my shaving lotion and I was on autopilot.

“I started shaving on one side with one stroke and then another stroke on the other side.

“I noticed after a few seconds that I had started bleeding badly on my left cheek and then on my right-hand side as well and before I knew, it was streaming down my face.”

Nick, who has been shaving for decades, said these felt different from the usual cuts suffered while shaving.

The gardener even suffered nightmares for months following the incident.

He said: “I had a bad experience with operations and blood in the past and it took me straight back and I kept seeing blood on my face in my dreams. It was a bad time for me.”

After inspecting the razor, the landscape gardener found that one its blades was detached.

 

Man gets �5,000 in compensation after cutting himself while shaving

Mr Silverthorn decided to sue the razor manufacturer after the wounds took weeks to heal and left him with scars.

He quickly took pictures of his bleeding face and made sure to keep the razor, box and receipt.

He reached out to product liability specialists Express Solicitors, who contacted Sainsbury’s and were referred to Wilkinson Sword.

After sending the product for tests, the razor-producing giant offered to settle with Mr Silverthorn for £5,000.

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