Armed THUGS take over KU stage

A gang wielding knives threatened KU students waiting to board matatus at a stage on the Thika Superhighway.

The thugs reportedly wanted to rob the students but they ran away.

The stage remained deserted for hours as word went round that it was not safe.

-The Nairobian

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Are Nigerians out to destroy Churchill?

A year ago, comedian Daniel Ndambuki hit the headlines after a group of ‘shadowy characters’ apparently tried to con him through blackmail.

The comedian still believes that these individuals are out to get him.

Churchill made these claims after Heads Up asked him about rumours that he had recently acquired property in Nyali, Mombasa.

According to our sources, Churchill had acquired property worth Sh80million, which he paid without a flinch.

“What sort of nonsense is that? I live in nice rented house outside Lion’s Place. I have not bought anything. I’m not that rich,” a rather defensive Churchill told Heads Up.

He further went on to accuse ‘some Nigerians’ who are out to ‘kill’ his career.

“Some Nigerians are trying to prove that I have money. Can you imagine how my artists would feel if they found out I could afford all this? These people want my fans and artists to hate me by upgrading me to an exaggerated level,” he said.

-The Nairobian

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Signs that Your Relationship could be ending

Knowing the signs a long term relationship is ending can save you a lot of time and heartache. Prolonging the inevitable and staying in a dying relationship when neither one of you is happy is a recipe for misery. I’m going to share with you the 7 signs a long term relationship is ending so you can see if you are in a relationship that is most likely going to nowheresville.

1. Changes in communication

One of the earliest signs a long term relationship is ending is that there are many changes in communication. You used to look forward to talking to him on the phone or receiving one of his text messages. Lately that’s all changed. Neither one of you seem interested in holding a conversation so phone calls, e-mails and text messages are sporadic at best.

2. Non-stop fighting

Another indicator that a breakup is looming is constantly fighting over the littlest things. A fight should make a couple feel closer together as they try to solve an issue for the betterment of their relationship. Couples that are looking for the relationship exit door often pick fights whenever any opportunity arises. For example, he may feel fully justified to start World War III when he finds dirty dishes in the sink.

3. Lack of affection

A couple in a happy and healthy relationship are physically affectionate. A sign that things are coming to an end is if neither one of you shows affection anymore. So basics such as hugs, cuddling and kissing are nonexistent in your relationship. The relationship feels cold and distant instead of loving.

4. Interested in other people

The hottie at work has started catching your eye and you have been exchanging pretty steamy emails with him. Your soon to be ex has now started blatently flirting with other women in front of you whenever you are out together. This type of behavior signifies that both of you feel that other people could possibly make you happier even if you haven’t voiced that thought yet. Instead of being in a dead end relationship, consider dating someone new.

5. Rarely spend time together

Since all you have been doing is fighting lately and you feel so emotionally distant from him, you haven't been spending much time together. Both of you prefer spending time with friends or family. You don’t even know what’s going on in his life. And honestly, you are slowly realizing that your feelings are changing.

6. Brotherly love

Your feelings for your partner feel more platonic than romantic. You may still love and care about him but don’t feel like you are in love with him. Instead of thinking his weird traits are quirky and cute, they annoy and irritate you. This major shift in feelings can’t be ignored because its your heart telling you that this guy is being tossed in the friend zone.

7. Last ditch efforts have failed

Since you have been together for a while, you might attempt a few last ditch efforts to rekindle your feelings. But its becoming obvious that you are the only one that wants to make an effort. He seems uninterested in trying to fix the serious problems that are causing chaos in your relationship. One person can’t save a relationship no matter how hard you try.

If you notice any of these grave signs in your relationship, its time to have a serious talk with your partner. Its extremely difficult to walk away from someone when you have been together forever, but it may be the best thing to do. So ladies how did you know it was time to end a long term relationship?

-The Nairobian

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35 Major things you MUST agree upon before getting married.

Ask the experts what an engaged couple should discuss before they get married and you'll probably hear something along the lines of "money, sex, and kids." Heck, that's even the name of one relationship book.

With all due respect to the experts, I think they may want to work on that list a little bit. Sure, those are all important. But what about the things carefully designed to drive husbands and wives up the wall and right through the ceiling? The tiny beard hairs left in the sink after a shave?  

Come on, ladies and gentlemen! It's time to settle the debates a couple absolutely must have before the wedding:

1. Does the toilet paper go over or under the roll?

2. Cats? Dogs? Both?

3. Can you eat breakfast for dinner?

4. Cold pizza: yes or no?

5. Is it acceptable to open presents as they arrive or do you have to wait for the actual birthday or holiday?

6. Should the dirty forks and knives go in the dishwasher with the handle sticking out of the utensil tray or down in the utensil tray?

7. Is it acceptable to leave dishes in the sink to "soak" overnight, or do they need to be cleaned before bed?

8. Toothpaste: cap on or cap off?

9. Again on the toothpaste: roll it from the bottom or just squeeze really hard?

10. Are towels a one-time use item or do you use the same towel until laundry day?

11. How about washcloths?

12. Road trip or flying?

13. What's the right thread count for sheets?

14. What brand of toilet paper?

15. Mayo or Miracle Whip?

16. Pepsi or Coke?

17. Can you eat the holiday candy out in the display bowl or must it be left there for display?

18. What is YOUR definition of camping?

19. Turn the thermostat down when you go out or leave it alone?

20. At what point is a garbage bag too full to stuff more trash in it?

21. How many times is it acceptable to hit the snooze button?

22. Thrift store shopping: great deals or gross?

23. How far in advance is it OK to plan a vacation?

24. Restaurant reservations: necessary or too restrictive?

25. Roller coasters: love 'em or hate 'em?

26. More chocolate chips, less cookie or more cookie, less chips?

27. How much orange juice must be left in the container for it to be returned to the fridge?

28. Chip clips or just roll the bag up?

29. Call the doctor or just take some medicine at home?

30. Where is the prime location for the TV remote to stay?

31. Is it OK to have a TV in the bedroom?

32. Should folded clothes be put away, or is it OK to just pull as needed from the basket of clean laundry?

33. Do you need to write a grocery list or just wait until you're walking around the store to figure out what you need?

34. Making the bed: must-do or waste of time because you're just going to get back in it?

35. Is it OK to shave/clip toenails in the living room?

See? So many issues, so little time to get them straightened out before you're grumbling about that dishwasher.

All right, weigh in: what drives you batty about your partner that you wish you'd settled before the wedding?huffingtonpost

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Former MP Wanjala arrested over drug trafficking claimsFormer MP Wanjala arrested over drug trafficking claims

Former Budalangi MP Raphael Wanjala, his lover Joyce Akinyi and three others were Tuesday night arrested over drug trafficking claims at Isinya along Nairobi-Namanga highway.

The five were carrying a white powder from Tanzania when they were arrested at a roadblock.

Police say they are yet to know the nature of the drugs and if the powder is a narcotic.
Head of anti- narcotics unit Hamis Masa says they are detaining the five for further investigations.

"We arrested them with a powder that we think is a drug. The powder has been sent to government chemists for further tests and analysis," said Masa.

Other officials said the former MP and Akinyi have been on their radar of drug trafficking.

They were being detained at the Muthaiga Police
-standardmedia

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Man, kills wife and two children then hangs himself..

A man killed his family members and then committed suicide in Rodi Kopany township of Homa Bay County.

John Otieno, 40, killed his wife Linda Ochieng, 25, and two children before hanging himself at their rental house.

Neighbours said they found the bodies of the wife and children on the floor of the house yesterday.

Otieno’s body was found dangling from a rope tied to the ceiling.

The bodies were taken to the Homa Bay District Hospital mortuary for post-mortems.

Neighbours said it was not possible to establish exactly what might have caused the man to take lives of his family members.

The couple had been married for seven years.

Otieno, whose original home is in Lela village, Migori County, was living in Rodi Kopany, where he sold clothes for a living.

According to the Otieno’s mother, Consolata Otieno, her son and daughter-in-law had not quarrelled and she could not tell what prompted the killings.

“My son left home last Friday; he had come to supervise the progress of his crops. He didn’t talk of any problem between him and his wife. I am traumatised by what has happened,” she said.

Homa Bay police boss Francis Kumut said neighbours suspected that the killings were prompted by domestic wrangles.

However, he said police had launched investigations into what might have led to the murders and suicide.

-standardmedia

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