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DJ Joe Mfalme Freed as State Witness
Renowned Disc Jockey Joseph Mwenda, famously known as DJ Joe Mfalme, was Monday, April 8, 2024 granted release from remand amidst the ongoing murder case involving Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer Felix Kelian. In a significant development, the court, in a ruling delivered on Monday, declared that Mwenda and his five co-accused, which notably includes three police officers, are to be designated as state witnesses in the proceedings.
The other individuals implicated in the case alongside Mwenda are Eric Kariuki Gathua, Simon Wambugu Wanjiru, Khadija Abdi Wako, Sammy Cheruiyot Rotich, and Agnes Kerubo Mogoiare. They have been held in remand custody while law enforcement authorities concluded their extensive investigations into the tragic incident.
This legal maneuver comes on the heels of a directive issued by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) via a letter dated April 5, 2024. The directive specifies that Allan Ochieng, initially charged in connection with Kelian’s assault which allegedly led to his demise, is now slated to face charges of murder.
Met Department Launches App for Rainfall Forecasts
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) Tuesday, April 9, unveiled a new mobile application, FASTA (Forecasting African Storms Application), to provide Kenyans with near real-time information on storms across the country.
FASTA is a basic app designed to give users up-to-date heavy rainfall warnings for their location for the next two hours. Users can also search for rainfall information in any area within Kenya. However, the app currently does not provide temperature forecasts or information on other weather phenomena.
FASTA is currently only available for Android users on the Google Play Store. There is no sign-up required, and users simply need to download the app and ensure their location settings are turned on.
The app is listed as under development on the Play Store, and users are encouraged to provide feedback to help improve it. Some early users reported encountering error messages when trying to access rainfall forecasts for their location on launch day.
The launch of FASTA coincides with Kenya’s long rain season, which typically starts in mid-March and is expected to continue until June. The KMD issues weekly weather forecasts, but FASTA offers more immediate updates on potential downpours.
Heavy rains have already caused flooding in several areas since the start of the season, affecting families in Nairobi, Baringo, Mwea, Tana River, and Kirinyaga counties. The FASTA app can be a valuable tool to help Kenyans stay informed and prepared for potential flooding risks in their area.
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