Itumbi also thanked Kenyans for their congratulatory messages and kind words.

He said he was honoured for the chance to continue serving William Ruto.

“I am listening to your ideas. Asanteni sana, for all the kind words and criticism, too. Asante President William Samoei Ruto for the continued chance to serve. Be blessed and have a great weekend.” Itumbi said.

Dennis Itumbi and Moses Kuria have landed jobs in government after President William Ruto announced new appointments.

Itumbi has been appointed as the head of creative economy and special projects.

Another former Cabinet Secretary to get a new role is Eliud Owalo who has been made Deputy Chief of Staff, Performance and Delivery Management.

Itumbi was born on March 18, 1985, in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County and is the firstborn in a family of five boys.

The journalist is multi-lingual, as he is known to speak Maasai, Kikuyu, Embu and Luhya fluently.

He attended Meru High School for his secondary school education and later proceeded to join the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, where he attained a Diploma in Journalism.

Itumbi later joined Moi University and graduated with a degree in Mass Communication.

He proceeded to the University of Leicester, United Kingdom, where he attained his Masters in New Media, Governance and Democracy.

He hails from a humble background and his journey to success has been through sheer hard work and determination.

Itumbi has been appointed as the head of creative economy and special projects.

Kuria has landed an appointment as a senior advisor in Ruto’s Council of Economic Advisors.

Another former Cabinet Secretary to get a new role is Eliud Owalo who has been made Deputy Chief of Staff, Performance and Delivery Management.

“His Excellency the President has, with the approval of the Public Service Commission (PSC), appointed Mr. ELIUD OWALO, EGH as the Deputy Chief of Staff, Performance & Delivery Management,”

“This ministerial-level appointment will among other roles, be responsible for effective and efficient implementation, monitoring and evaluation of priority projects and initiatives of the 5th administration in line with the BETA Plan. Further, the office is charged with overseeing the performance of Government Ministries, Departments & Agencies in service delivery,” a statement from State House read in part.

Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, said the appointment seeks to bolster the implementation of the Bottom-Up Economic Agenda plan by the broad-based government.

“The Head of State and Government has caused the appointment of HON. MOSES KIARIE KURIA, HSC as a Senior Advisor in his Council of Economic Advisors,”

“HIS EXCELLENCY THE PRESIDENT has also appointed, with the approval of the Public Service Commission Mr. DENNIS ITUMBI, CBS the Head of Creative Economy and Special Projects in the Executive Office of the President. This appointment will go into fostering this administration’s zeal of innovation and growth towards a robust yet novel sector in the economic sphere.” The statement ended.

President William Ruto’s close aide Dennis Itumbi has called on the Kenya Police to release comedian and activist Eric Omondi.

Itumbi said Eric should be freed to attend his brother’s Churchill Show tribute.

The tribute show dedicated to Fred Omondi is being held at Carnivore.

“Please, dear Police release Eric to attend Churchill Show tribute to his brother Fred,”

“Let him script on, I actually laughed at myself, I had believed the story that someone stole a horse from the police. Let Eric Omondi mourn while free from the cells. Tafadhali.” Itumbi said.

Eric was arrested on Friday, June 21 after holding a one-man protest against the Finance Bill at Parliament.

His wife Lynne Njihia said his whereabouts were unknown after the arrest.

Kenyans on social media have pressured police and the government to release him.

The big comedy names to perform at the tribute event will be Lang’ata MP Jalang’o, Terence Creative, Mammito, Teacher Wanjiku and Butita among many others.

Tickets for the show will go for KSh 1000.

The much loved comedian died on Saturday morning, June 15.

Police said the accident happened after a bodaboda carrying Omondi was involved in an accident.

Meanwhile, Daniel Ndambuki alias Churchill has pleaded with Kenyans to support Eric Omondi after the death of younger brother.

In an emotional post on social media, the comedy guru said Eric has always supported people in need and this was the best time to stand with him and his family.

President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto have taken a break to visit their farm as heavy rains continue across the country.

The President and his wife were in Kilgoris, Narok to inspect the farm and plant trees.

In photos shared by Dennis Itumbi, the first couple can be spotted walking in the long grass while inspecting cattle and interacting with the workers.

“President William Samoei Ruto and First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto passed by the farms to plant a few trees and inspect the farm, just like any other farmers whose crops need close attention due to the increased rains,” Posted Itumbi.

Ruto and Rachel also have a wheat farm in Narok and were spotted checking the progress.

The President and the First Lady had spent the weekend at the farms before their return to the State House.

Ruto is well known for his farming initiatives and during campaigns, he would narrate raising chickens as a young man and selling them on the roadside.

Apart from the Kilgoris farm, Ruto has several other farms including the impressive Kisima farm.

Kisima farm is a 1000-acre property located in Mata ward, Taita Taveta county and linked to William Ruto.

The president purchased the land from former Taveta Member of Parliament Basil Criticos. According to several local publications, Ruto added the farm to his vast wealth acquisitions in 2017.

WoK previously covered Ruto spending time on his farm in Uasin Gishu to harrow his farm and plant maize.

One thing that came out about him is his hands-on skills in operating the powerful Case Maxxum iH 125 tractor.

The president seems to have upgraded as in 2017 he was captured operating a New Holland TT 75 tractor; a machine that has received praise and ridicule in equal measures.

He is loved and loathed in almost equal measure. How he voices his opinions and gets social media users talking or coins  slogans that stick like glue is the work of a master in his trade. The former State House senior digital director Dennis Itumbi is that one man you want in your corner if you are seriously gunning for the presidency. This is evident in how he handled the Jubilee campaigns in 2013 and 2017. The ‘pig farmer’ has also done a commendable job in selling DP William Ruto and his UDA party. So what lessons can we learn from Itumbi? 

It doesn’t work being callous on social media: It goes without saying that Dennis Itumbi is one of the foremost bloggers in the country. He has dined with the President and will continue enjoying the trappings of power if the DP ascends to power. Unlike his peers, Itumbi avoids insults or casting aspersions he cannot defend. He won’t use unprintable words if one differs with his opinions. That is not to say he has not made wild allegations in the past. 

Well informed: The blogger has taught us that to be in his position you have to be well informed. When he appears on TV political shows, Itumbi is never intimidated and takes questions from journalists with dexterity. This cannot be said of most bigwig bloggers who are loud on social media but hollow when it matters.  

Stick to one hustle at a time: Bloggers are known to do dirty work of the highest bidder and this doesn’t last beyond a couple of days. The class of Itumbi is different. He sticks to one hustle at a time and does it with a lot of gusto. His influence has seen the ‘deep state’ try to poach him-at least according to what he told political commentator Wahome King’ori:

“Let me make it easy for you. It has been tried over the last one year including one week ago and the answer is the same no. 

“I am a hustler story. It is natural here. It is not even about me. 

“It is about millions of hustlers. 

“So, no price can get me from the hustler movement….”

To be relevant, don’t mix yourself with too many things at one go. Dennis Itumbi-for example-is known as the number one hustler blogger. 

Ambition: Nothing should hold you back. Itumbi first came to Nairobi from Embu when he was 19 years old to join the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC). The drive to succeed has seen him share the same table with who is who in Kenya.

Be true to your friends: when former Citizen TV anchor Jacque Maribe was arrested and put on trial for the murder of Ms Monica Kimani, it was Dennis who stood by her. According to the disgraced news anchor, most of her friends dissociated with her but Dennis remained steadfast.

Blogging in Kenya has become popular over the last decade and is eating the space hitherto enjoyed by the mainstream media. The number of Kenyans taking up blogging as a career is on the increase. Most bloggers cover topics that range from politics, education, fashion, beauty to entertainment. 

This article focuses on ten influential bloggers in Kenya. Of course, there are many other bloggers in this country doing an amazing job and influencing others but in this case, the focus is on only 10.

Cyprian Nyakundi

Cyprian Nyakundi is a popular blogger whose focus is primarily on exposing corruption. He had a massive following on twitter before he was suspended over a post he claimed had been shared multiple times. He said of the decision by Twitter to permanently ban him from the platform: 

“Yes, my Twitter account has been suspended over a post that had been used multiple times. I have been a victim of targeted reporting and false claims of abuse due to my views, on a platform that purportedly promotes freedom of expression.”

He is still active on his blog cnyakundi.com, on Facebook and his telegram channel. In a recent post, Nyakundi revealed that he had more “than 15 criminal cases pertaining to my online activities pending in court´´ since 2015.

He has been accused in the past of extortion and arrested over false Covid-19 claims but the blogger continues to do his thing.

Dennis Itumbi 

The digital strategist  fall from a powerful position has not deflated him. Itumbi has used his social media platforms to campaign for Deputy President William Ruto after falling out with President Uhuru Kenyatta. His sacking as the Secretary Innovation, Digital and Diaspora Communication, Republic of Kenya provided him with the ammunation to criticise the President at will.

Sharon Mundia

This is Ess is a blog that focuses on lifestyle and fashion. Sharon also keeps her followers updated on finance and a host of other topics. The blogger runs a successful YouTube channel and a show on NTV and has been invited on several interviews to share insights on various topics. This is the right blog for many who are passionate about lifestyle.

Jackson Biko 

No blogger comes close to Jackson Biko storytelling abilities. The father of two is also a columnist with Businessdaily, author and an awarding blogger. His blog-bikozulu.co.ke-has a following most bloggers can only dream about. 

Edgar Obare

The tea man has been accused of meddling in people’s affairs but his growing fanbase seem to love him for just that. He runs a blog bnn.ke which has a decent following. The blogger seemed to have crossed the red line when he suggested that Natalie Tewa was having an affair with Mombasa County Governor Hassan Joho and had even accompanied him to Dubai. He was arrested for making the claims by sleuths from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations  (DCI). His post before he was arrested read:

“As I said earlier I was summoned by the DCI. Today morning I was arrested by very many officers at my home. Now am headed to Nairobi. Thank you for your undying support.”

Also Read: Edgar Obare Biography, Age, Girlfriend And Controversies

Joy Kendi

Joy Kendi is a fashion and lifestyle blogger whose blog name is justjoykendi.co.ke. For a long time, she has impressed fans with her in-depth knowledge of beauty and has since ventured into YouTube. Most Kenyans who are passionate about lifestyle and skin care follow her blog and YouTube Channel. 

Chani Solanki

Chani Solanki is a food blogger whose blog pikachakula focuses on different recipes of Kenyan meals. This also includes videos and pictures of the delicious meals. The blog is popular among those who are passionate about cooking. Chano Solanki writes and takes pictures about food and just by looking at the blog, one can’t help but wish to have a taste of the meals.

Robert Alai

Robert is famous for his blog Kahawatungu that mainly focuses on local news. With over 1 million followers on Twitter and 0ver 300,000 on Facebook, he has truly established his social media presence thus increasing the popularity of his blog. He is also an activist and he is behind the blog Techmtaa.com which focuses on issues to do with digital media training, social media management and other tech stuff. 

Also Read: Robert Alai Biography, Age, Career And Marriage

Eric 

He has mastered the art of blogging and gives tips on and offline without charging a dime. Eric is the founder of fixusjobs.com,a blog that gives the small details of starting a successful blog. He has made millions from his blogs and advises upstart and established bloggers on how to monetize their sites. 

Pauline Njoroge 

A pro-establishment blogger who expresses her views in an articulate fashion devoid of insults. She commands 130,000 plus followers on Facebook. 

Rachel

For most people interested in exploring Kenya, travel 254 owned by Rachel is the right fix for them. She has an inspirational blog with top notch pictures about various places in Kenya. People who are passionate about reading literature on travel destinations in Kenya and viewing magnificent pictures of the places she has been to will find the bog useful. Rachel has won 3 awards courtesy of her blog.

Walter Akolo

He is the brains behind FreelancerKenya. The blog focuses mostly on how one can make money online through freelance. Through his blog, a lot of people have gained knowledge in freelance and some have even ventured into it. The blog has also been visited by thousands of people looking for knowledge on freelance writing.

Nancie Mwai

Nancie Mwai is a popular Kenyan blogger whose main focus is fashion and lifestyle. With over 100,000 followers on her social media platform, Nancie has established herself as a popular fashion influencer. She has also won a few awards due to her catchy content. 

Conclusion

Blogging is a lucrative job for most Kenyans. As long as one has the right content, it is possible to grow a blog. The names listed above, as mentioned earlier, do not include all the bloggers in Kenya as there are so many others that are just as inspirational and wonderful.

Demotion
Before the Presidential Strategic Communication Unit (PSCU) was restructured, Itumbi was the Digital Director Innovations & Diaspora Communication State House. The Deputy Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita was keen on streamlining the President’s unstructured communication that had made a habit of issuing statements-mostly conflicting-without approval. The first casualty was Dennis Itumbi. He was reportedly kicked out of State House and his changed bio was proof enough of a man whose career was sinking. His twitter bio has since changed to: Kenyan Journalist, Digital Strategist and Blogger. Currently Secretary Digital. Innovations&Diaspora Comms.

Apparently, CS Matiang’i through PSC, demanded that State House sack @OleItumbi and crew.

PSC wrote back saying that they have abolished the positions.

Still, there isn’t a letter communicating the individuals that they have been sacked. So technically, they haven’t. pic.twitter.com/ceslFqYugJ

— Original RAO (@RobertAlai) March 19, 2020

Working from Harambee Annex Office
According to a story appearing on Business Today, Dennis Itumbi is now working from Deputy President William Ruto’s Harambee House Annex office. With his propagandist credentials, Itumbi is seen as a valuable player in DP’s Ruto grand plans of being the next President of Kenya come 2022. His downfall was accelerated when Uhuru and his erstwhile political nemesis decided to bury the hatchet and work together in building a united Kenya. Ruto, who has been receiving bad publicity, will find the services of Dennis Itumbi useful ahead of the next presidential election. A recent poll by IPSOS ranked the DP as the most corrupt leader in Kenya.

Dennis Itumbi salary
While his salary still remains the same, it’s the trapping of power the 39 year old will miss most. However, all is not lost for the man who was a darling of TV political shows where he defended-if not vigorously-his boss and the Jubilee Party. His salary is estimated at kes320,000 and he will get much more working for the DP.