Tony Mukere

Omar Lali, the Lamu-based fisherman who rose to fame over his unconventional relationship with Keroche heiress Tecra Muigai, has now opened up on the troubles his love for the deceased brought him.

Omar revealed that the romantic relationship was initiated by Tecra after she spotted him at a restaurant in Lamu.

"I had gone to dinner with my daughter who had not been to Kenya in many years. Tecra was at the restaurant with a friend who I happened to know. I said hello to my friend but when I got home my friend called me saying Tecra was asking around for the guy with the grey beard.

"That night we stayed late as we talked about life. I took her to her room at around 2am and she told me not to leave because she felt at peace being with me. We spent the night together and that is how our love started," he narrated.

Omar, however, admitted that the relationship was heavily fought by Tecra's wealthy family - particularly her mother - Keroche CEO Tabitha Karanja.

"When Tecra took me to her family, they didn't want to hear anything about me. Her mother told me there is no way her daughter was going to live with an Alshabab terrorist. But I have since forgiven her since she is old school she probably didn't mean it. At one point she came home with a convoy of six cars and I decided to escape because I was afraid of the people she was bringing," the 51-year old recalled.

He added that the feud was finally resolved through the intervention of Tecra's brother, James Muigai who convinced their father, Joseph Karanja, to bless the union between the unconventional lovers.

"Mzee blessed us and the feud stopped. We toured the world and I was able to teach her to overcome her fears. The only thing, regrettably, that I failed to teach her was regulation of alcohol intake. She used to drink a lot and I pleaded with her to only drink after sunset but she would respond by telling that her family was in the alcohol business and drinking was their tradition which I must respect as she respected mine," Omar said.

The veteran fisherman said he would spend most of the day looking after the Keroche heiress until that fateful night when she fell down the stairs when her boyfriend had already blacked out.

"That day I had taken some antibiotics for my tooth which had an infection. She pressured me to drink but I only took a few drinks and blacked out. I was awoken by the sound of a thud and when I work up, I realized she had fallen down the sharp staircase on her way to the washroom," he recalled.

Tecra died a few days after the fall with Omar spending several days in police custody before the DPP dropped murder charges against him.

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I dearly miss her counsel and company-Tabitha Karanja on Tecra’s death

Tabitha Karanja with late daughter Tecra Muigai

Keroche Breweries boss Tabitha Karanja has spoken about her daughter <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/tabitha-karanja-speaks-on-daughter-tecra-muigais-death-for-the-first-time/thf05h9">Tecra Muigai’s death for the first time.</a> Ms Karanja who was marking 100 days after the burial of her daughter said her death, left her heartbroken, and time has changed nothing.

She went on to state that&nbsp;the only thing that has changed&nbsp;instead, is her eyes opening up to more truths.

Tabitha Karanja mentioned that that from the time Tecra was born, she was attracted to her curiosity and became her source of ideas in private and public life as a business woman, adding that she misses her daughter who was the Strategy and Innovations Director at Keroche Breweries.

“This week marks 100 days since we laid to rest my last born daughter Tecra. Her death left me brokenhearted without an idea of how to move forward. People say to give it time. But truth is that time changes nothing. What has changed is my eyes have been opened to more truths. 29 years ago when Tecra was gifted to me, I was drawn to her insatiable curiosity. Through the years i benefited from her outlook of the world. She became my sounding board in my very private life and my public life as an entrepreneur. I dearly miss her counsel and company. I've heard from friends in 20 countries whose lives Tecra touched &amp; inspired. Her life proves what differentiates people is - opportunity. Thank you all for prayers that helped ease our pain. For those in a similar place, i pray for grace to live &amp; grieve at the same time,” tweeted Tabitha Karanja.

This is why people divorce – Pastor Godfrey Migwi

Controversial city preacher Pastor Godfrey Migwi has sworn never to officiate a wedding if the groom will not have seen the bride’s face without makeup.The&nbsp;House of Hope Church&nbsp;Pastor said that the groom, should have seen the face of the woman he is to marry without makeup,<a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/i-will-never-officiate-a-wedding-if-the-man-has-not-seen-the-brides-face-without/14k3zwp"> at least three weeks into courtship</a>

He went on to say that cases of divorce are on the rise, and this is one of the major reasons people are divorcing.

Pastor Migwi called on other church Ministers to follow suit for such cases to reduce.

“<a href="https://web.facebook.com/hashtag/watchman?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWX7a3-pZ7eIFFNM5qHydhABi5prvep_2rIGe5__GwslfdersoA73JR6MguyNoVSt5t9USCIeMVIDQCiB3JG1f3O1V16V1irTWPjQYh6e7UC1K-pJIetadGqibe4IGaw4l9SAHLjLGNuyrAIOhcWVe5AT0oZbfIw7BlgA9CcMLcHQ&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#Watchman</a>

I decree and declares as a called and ordained minister of the gospel by God's grace of this generation and as a licensed pastor in this nation through our constitution, that I will never officiate any wedding in the church if the man have not get the prevarage to see the bride face to face without makeups at least three weeks in their courtship. And I urge other church ministers to follow suit, this is one of the most part of the reasons people divorce akioga unaona mtu mwingine mwenye hawafanani na yule wako ulioa unakua confused&nbsp;<a href="https://web.facebook.com/hashtag/marriageworks?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWX7a3-pZ7eIFFNM5qHydhABi5prvep_2rIGe5__GwslfdersoA73JR6MguyNoVSt5t9USCIeMVIDQCiB3JG1f3O1V16V1irTWPjQYh6e7UC1K-pJIetadGqibe4IGaw4l9SAHLjLGNuyrAIOhcWVe5AT0oZbfIw7BlgA9CcMLcHQ&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#marriageworks</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://web.facebook.com/hashtag/divorceallover?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWX7a3-pZ7eIFFNM5qHydhABi5prvep_2rIGe5__GwslfdersoA73JR6MguyNoVSt5t9USCIeMVIDQCiB3JG1f3O1V16V1irTWPjQYh6e7UC1K-pJIetadGqibe4IGaw4l9SAHLjLGNuyrAIOhcWVe5AT0oZbfIw7BlgA9CcMLcHQ&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#divorceAllover</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://web.facebook.com/hashtag/counsellorduty?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWX7a3-pZ7eIFFNM5qHydhABi5prvep_2rIGe5__GwslfdersoA73JR6MguyNoVSt5t9USCIeMVIDQCiB3JG1f3O1V16V1irTWPjQYh6e7UC1K-pJIetadGqibe4IGaw4l9SAHLjLGNuyrAIOhcWVe5AT0oZbfIw7BlgA9CcMLcHQ&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#counsellorDuty</a>,” Pastor Godfrey Migwi.

Nilikuwa najua the best career was either kuwa Makanga ama Mwizi – Kabi WaJesus

Nilikuwa najua the best career was either kuwa Makanga ama Mwizi – Kabi WaJesus

YouTuber Peter Kabi popularly known as Kabi WaJesus has disclosed that he once believed that the best jobs in this life was to either be a bus conductor (Makanga) or a thief.

Kabi said that growing up in Kayole, <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/nilikuwa-najua-the-best-career-was-either-kuwa-makanga-ama-mwizi-kabi-wajesus/jy4xbgl">he did not have role models </a>and this contributed a lot to his decision.

He went on to say that of the two jobs, he did not want to be a thief because he was afraid he’d steal and get beaten, so he chose to be a bus conductor because he could make money on a daily basis.

The YouTuber mentioned that it was the life he wanted but once he stepped out of it, and got saved, he realized there was more to life and he could get more than that.

“I did all those things because I didn’t have role models. Nilikuwa najua hii ndio life. Nilikuwa najua the best career in this life was either kuwa makanga ama kuwa mwizi lakini sikuwa nataka kuwa mwizi juu nilikuwa najipenda. Nilikuona naona nikikuwa mwizi nipigwe mawe mimi. So naona makanga at least hapo nitapata pombe virahisi because doo ni ya daily na madem wanapenda makanga. Huko mtaa makanga amepiga silver zake safi amepiga mangoto… nilikuwa naangalia nasema this is the life I want to live but once nilistep out nikakuja kujua Jesus na nikapatana na watu wanafikiria bigger nlianza kufikiria big,” said Kabi WaJesus.

Lillian Muli’s reaction after being endorsed for MP’s seat by her fan

<a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/lillian-mulis-reaction-after-being-endorsed-to-for-mwala-constituency-parliamentary/swhy2q3">Media&nbsp;Personality Lillian Muli</a>&nbsp;has expressed contentment in a fan who endorsed her for an MP’s seat back in her constituency “Mwala”, stating that she is glad that there are people out there who think good of her.

The Citizen TV news anchor shared a screenshot of a Facebook post made by a guy identified as&nbsp;Empirer Kithu,&nbsp;urging the people of Mwala Constituency to get used to their MP “Mapema”.

The statement had been shared in a Facebook Group called&nbsp;“Mwala Constituency University and College Students Development Forum”&nbsp;that has over 5.7K members.

“People from Mwala get used to your next Mp 2022 @lilianmulikanene”&nbsp;read the Facebook Post.

Upon seeing the post, Ms Muli reverted back saying she was grateful for all those wishing her well.

“Someone just sent me this. Glad to see there are people out there who think so good of me,”&nbsp;reacted Ms Muli.

Quickly,&nbsp;a good number of her Insta-family&nbsp;joined the conversation advising her to consider going for the seat now that she has been in the limelight for quite some time.

KTN’s Sharon Momanyi announces pregnancy

Award-Winning Journalist cum KTN News Anchor Sharon Momanyi and her hubby are&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/ktn-news-anchor-sharon-momanyi-announces-pregnancy-with-this-cute-photo/hxd66xj">expecting their first child together.</a>

Ms Momanyi made the revelation, while gracing our screens on Wednesday, for the KTN Prime Time news.

“Oh Look! It’s my adorable, little co-anchor 🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️ #BestGiftEver<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ohbaby/">#Ohbaby</a>,”&nbsp;shared Sharon Momanyi.

Before the announcement, Ms Momanyi had kept her pregnancy a secret, with minimal updates on Instagram. In another update while taking a walk with her husband at Karura Forest the TV Girl took a few photos but made sure her baby bump was well hidden.

Following the good news, Friends and colleagues in the media went on to send the TV girl congratulatory messages as she awaits the coming of her new bundle of joy.

Sauti Sol explain the meaning behind the song Rhumba Japani

Kenyan Boy band Sauti Sol have explained the meaning behind their hit song Rhumba Japani which has attracted a good number of fans from their recently launched album, Midnight Train.

Sauti Sol decided to tell their fans&nbsp;why they wrote the song that features Sol Generation singers <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/sauti-sol-explain-the-meaning-behind-the-song-rhumba-japani/5w3xj5c">Bensoul and Nviiri the Storyteller, Kaskazini, Xenia Manasseh, Okello Max and Nairobi Horns,</a> after a fan identified as Nya Mgezenge, asked to know what the song means.

“I want to know what that Rhumba Japani song means&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/sautisol/">@sautisol</a>&nbsp;it's one of my favs on the album,” asked the Fan.

The boy band then responded saying that there was a Congolese band called Rhumba Japan they used to watch play in Nairobi after their practice, as they waited for rush hour to end so that bus fare could reduce.

Sauti Sol went on to say that the song is a poem to the band and the significance of that time&nbsp;in their lives and music journey.

“There's a Congolose band called Rhumba Japan. We used to go watch them play at a pub in Nairobi after our practice to avoid rush hour bus fare because that's when it was affordable to go home. The jam is an ode to them and the significance of those times in our journey,” explained Sauti Sol.

Tabitha Karanja, Sharon Momanyi and Lillian Muli

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Tabitha Karanja speaks on Tecra Muigai’s death, KTN’s Sharon Momanyi announces pregnancy and other top stories

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Keroche Breweries heiress <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/postmortem-for-keroche-heiress-tecra-muigai-postponed-for-a-second-time-pathologist/fpcz582">Ms Tecra Muigai Karanja</a> is set to be laid to rest at a private family ceremony on a date yet to be revealed, according to an Obituary seen by Pulse Live.

In the Obituary, the family of Mr Joseph Muigai Karanja and Mrs Tabitha Karanja described the late Tecra as a dynamic, creative and empathetic leader who touched many lives.

“Tecra was a beloved and last-born daughter of Mr Joseph Muigai Karanja (Chairman, Keroche Breweries) and Mrs Tabitha Karanja (Chief Executive officer, Keroche Breweries).&nbsp;She was a living sister to James Karanja Muigai, Anerlisa Muigai (Chief Executive Officer NERO Co. Ltd) and Edward Mwangi Muigai, she was a sister-in-law to Ben Pol…"

"The late Tecra was as a dynamic, creative and empathetic leader who touched many lives. She was also an iconic, transformation thinker, intellectual and a brilliant philosopher…

Tecra’s interment will be held at a private family ceremony,” reads part of the Obituary.

Tecra Muigai set to be laid to rest at a private family ceremony

Also Read: <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/omar-lali-breaks-silence-on-what-happened-the-night-of-tecra-karanjas-accident/lcv1yfe">Omar Lali breaks silence on what happened the night of Tecra Karanja’s accident</a>

Tecra’s postmortem

Until her death on May 2nd 2020 at the Nairobi Hospital, Tecra was the Strategy and innovations Director at Keroche Breweries.

On May 5th, 2020, Tecra’s postmortem was postponed for a second time with government pathologist Johansen Oduor explaining that police investigators needed more time before the autopsy was conducted.

"The postmortem has been postponed to a later date. This is to enable detectives look at some facts. The date has however not been fixed,"&nbsp;he stated.

Omar Lali breaks silence on what happened the night of Tecra Karanja’s accident

Also Read :&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/1-person-arrested-as-police-probe-death-of-keroche-heiress-tecra-muigai/6tewr4g">1 person arrested as police probe death of Keroche Heiress, Tecra</a>

<a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/she-did-not-die-because-of-a-car-accident-anerlisa-clarifies-on-sisters-death/nvd411z">Tecra's boyfriend</a>, one Omar Lali, is the main suspect in her death. He was arrested and questioned over the same and he is being detained for 21 days as detectives complete investigations into the matter.

Postmortem for Keroche heiress Tecra Muigai postponed for a second time - Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor

Tecra passed away on May 2nd, 2020

Brian Oruta

Keroche heiress Anerlisa Muigai’s sister Tecra Muigai Karanja died following a grisly accident on Saturday afternoon.

Her death was announced by Keroche Breweries where she worked as the Strategy and Innovation Director.

“The Board of Directors and Management of Keroche Breweries is deeply saddened to inform that Tecra Muigai Karanja passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 afternoon following a tragic accident,” said part of the statement.

Anerlisa Muigai’s sister dies in grisly road accident

“Tecra’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of important innovations that have enriched the company’s product range including the development of new brands that were scheduled to be launched this year,” added Keroche.

Little is known about Ms Tecra Muigai as she <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/sorry-we-dont-have-clothes-your-size-here-anerlisa-muigai-on-struggles-of-being-fat/ft04c89">preferred leading a private life</a>, unlike her sister Anerlisa, who chose to have an open life and is a celebrity.

Tecra hated being in the limelight

In February this year, Anerlisa Muigai disclosed to her fans through her social media that the sister hated being in the limelight, and that was why she never shared any of her pictures.

READ ALSO: <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/my-sister-is-cold-towards-me-anerlisa-muigai-on-why-she-never-posts-her-sister/jb859mj">My sister is cold towards me – Anerlisa Muigai on why she never posts her sister</a>

She went on to say that the&nbsp;sister was always cold towards her&nbsp;and each time they were together and whenever people saw them, she pretended they were not together at all.

“My sister is so cold towards me. When we walk together then she sees a lot of people, she always leaves me like somebody she doesn’t know. (That is always embarrassing to me btw) she also introduces me as her friend lol, the worst is when she denies me. She just hates the spotlight and that is why I don’t post her on my page even if it’s a family photo,” said Anerlisa Muigai.

Anerlisa Muigai’s sister dies in grisly accident

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