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Where the Hell is Moses Kuria?

It seems Moses Kuria, the man of many portfolios, embarked on a whirlwind adventure through the halls of government, only to find himself in a comedic conundrum. Starting off strong as the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry, he was the talk of the town. But alas, fate had other plans. In a twist fit for a sitcom, Kuria found himself shuffled over to the Public Service portfolio faster than you can say "bureaucratic shuffle". Then, the plot thickened! In a classic case of diplomatic drama, the US Trade Representative, Katherine Tai, decided to give Kuria a cold shoulder after cancelling not one, but two meetings with him. The reason? His "foul mouth". Oh, the irony! It seems even the most seasoned politicians can't escape the wrath of a sharp tongue. Since then, Kuria has seemingly vanished into thin air, keeping a low profile that would make even Bigfoot jealous. Rumour has it he's taken up residence in a cozy cave somewhere, pondering th
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The names of people who know something about the Wagalla Massacre

On February 10, 1984, Kenyan security forces murdered Kenyans of Somali origin in Wajir district.

There exist numerous accounts of the massacre, which took place at the Wagalla Airstrip, approximately 15 km away from the district capital of Wajir. Bethuel Kiplagat, disgraced former chairman of the Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation Commission, has been accused of involvement. Reports of the number of men from the minority Degodia clan detained by security forces and brought to the airstrip range from a low 381 to upward of ten thousand. The exact number of people killed in the massacre is unknown and estimates range from 57 (the official government toll) to more than five thousand.

The following people quietly checked into a meeting at the Wajir DC's office and signed the Visitor's Book the day before the Wagalla Massacre; in brackets are their positions at the time.

1. J.S Mathenge (PS, Internal Security)

2. Bethwell Kiplagat (PS, Foreign Affairs)

3. David Mwiraria (Home Affairs)

4.  John Gituma (Information)

5. Brig. J.R.Kibwana (Defence)

6. B.N. Macharia (Treasury)

7. Z.J. Kamencu (Deputy Secretary, OP)

8. J.P. Gatui (Police HQ)

9. J.K. Kaguthi (OP, Admin)

10. J.P. Mwangovya (OP, Nairobi)

11. C.M. Aswani (PPO, North Eastern)

12. Lt. Col. H.F.K Muhindi (CO)

13. J.K. Kinyanjui (Director of Land Adjudication)

14. Abraham Kiwure (KP&T, Nairobi)

15.Godfrey Okumu (Chief Aedromes Engineering)

What do they know?

Wagalla Massacre in pictures:





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