- The land in question was allocated to the institution in 1972 by the late President Daniel Moi after it was purchased by members of the public and entrusted to the board of trustees. However, the committee is concerned that the land has not been transferred to the institution, as required under the…
- Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, the mover of the impeachment motion, faced intense scrutiny during cross-examination by Gachagua’s lead lawyer, Elisha Ongoya. Mutuse, who accused Gachagua of amassing a Sh5.2 billion fortune since taking office, was challenged to substantiate his claims.
- Nairobi, October 16, 2024 – African and global leaders are being urged to invest in school feeding programs as a crucial step toward securing the future of the continent. Speaking on World Food Day, Wawira Njiru, CEO of the Kenyan non-profit Food for Education, made an impassioned call for…
- Speaking during a press conference on Wednesday, SUPKEM Deputy Chairman Muhadhar Ahmed stated that the failure to constitute the IEBC is a gross injustice to the people of Kenya.
- Speaking during a press conference on Wednesday when Senate commenced the trial, the lobby urged Kenyans to remain peaceful regardless of the outcome of the impeachment process.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 16 — Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has faced another setback as Senate Speaker Amason Kingi declined his counsel’s objection to new evidence presented against him. Gachagua filed a preliminary objection seeking to have the affidavit of Peterson Muchira excluded, arguing that…
- Kingi dismissed objections raised by Gachagua’s counsel, stating that they had failed to demonstrate any prejudice resulting from Orengo’s participation.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 16 – President William Ruto has urged local banks to lower interest rates in order to stimulate economic growth by providing affordable loans to micro, small, and medium scale traders. He noted that after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) further lowered the Central Bank Rate to…
- Orengo's legal team includes prominent lawyers Paul Nyamodi, Eric Gumbo, Moses Kipkogei, Muthomi Thiankolu, Peter Wanyama, Melly Kennedy Kipkoech, and Joan Jeruto.
- The impeachment motion accuses Gachagua of gross violations of the Constitution, including promoting ethnic discrimination and undermining national unity through divisive public statements.
- The Senate Impeachment Hearing for the proposed removal from office of H.E Rigathi Gachagua , EGH, Deputy President . Wed 16th Oct 2024 ,Morning Session. Order Paper – http://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2024-10/Order%20Paper%20-%20Wednesday%2016.10.2024%20%28Morning%20Sitting%29.pdf
- The former Prime Minister, who recently secured Cabinet appointments for four of his top allies, is said to have President William Ruto’s ear, fueling speculation that his meeting with Kang'ata was no coincidence.
- SYDNEY, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — Environmental advocates said on Wednesday that they have lodged a formal complaint against Qantas, accusing the Australian airline of making misleading net zero and sustainability claims. Research and advocacy NGOs Climate Integrity and the Environmental Defenders Office…
- Agenda 2063 is the African Union’s strategic framework for transforming Africa into a global powerhouse of the future. It envisions a prosperous continent based on inclusive growth, sustainable development and the eradication of poverty. Key to this vision is the development of infrastructure,…
- The week brought together ministers, heads of delegations, negotiators, and constituencies from across the globe and featured two Heads of Delegation meetings, a High-Level Ministerial Dialogue, and the Pre-COP conference.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 16 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has arrived at the Senate ahead of his impeachment trial. During today’s session, Gachagua is expected to plead with the charges before the National Assembly makes its opening remarks followed by the DP. Earlier, a three-judge bench of the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 16 – The government will this week disburse Sh1.5 billion to settle claims owed to healthcare facilities. According to Medical Services Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai, an additional Sh3 billion will be cleared next week. Kimtai, confirmed that all claims owed by the National…
- The United States government and intelligence agencies carried out a false flag operation for misleading and insulting other countries and planted backdoor malware into U.S.-made IT devices to penetrate the network infrastructure of other countries, according to an investigation report released by…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15 – Industry leaders in the Agricultural Technology (AgTech) sector have highlighted the urgent need for increased investment, particularly to support women entrepreneurs, who are playing a pivotal role in revolutionizing farming practices across the globe. This call was made…
- KISUMU, Kenya, Oct 15 – Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) chairperson Governor Gladys Wanga has announced the intention of the party to field all positions in the 2027 General Election. Wanga made the remarks during the reception of the new Interim party leader Governor Anyang Nyong’o at Kisumu…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15 – Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has reiterated the government’s commitment to reclaim all riparian land along the Nairobi rivers, stating that no encroached structures will be spared, regardless of ownership. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Departmental…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15 – Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Igonga has sought to withdraw a Sh7.6 billion graft case against businessman Yagnesh Devani, citing lack of witnesses. According to Igonga, key witnesses to the oil scandal have died while others cannot be traced by the ODPP in a…
- KISUMU, Kenya, Oct 15 – Interim Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Anyang Nyong’o has predicted that the Opposition party is destined to rule the country. Nyong’o, who jetted to his home county on Tuesday to a warm reception from party officials and members at the Kisumu International…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15 – Nairobi residents no longer have to endure the long waits and chaotic queues that once plagued City Hall. Since Governor Sakaja Johnson took office, significant changes have been made to streamline service delivery. According to Rosemary Kariuki, Nairobi’s County Executive…
- KIRINYAGA, Kenya, Oct 15 – As the political temperature in the country rises, women from Kirinyaga County drawn from different wards have joined other women across the county to ask the President to consider having a woman deputise him if the impeachment motion against the Deputy President Rigathi…
- The event, themed “One Force, Mission Ready: Unity in Action for National Security and Development,” is held annually to honor the men and women in uniform
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15 – The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced a multi-agency license revalidation exercise for tow truck owners, motor vehicle dealers, and repairers. According to the Authority, the exercise is anchored on verifying all motor vehicle and motorcycle…
- NAIROBI, Kenya,Oct15—A senior official at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) was on Monday charged at the Nairobi Anti-Corruption Court for allegedly forging a master’s degree certificate. The court heard that Caroline Sabiri Manyange, on an unknown date and place within the…
- NAIROBI,Kenya,Oct 15—A Ugandan has been sentenced to five years in prison by the Kahawa Chief Magistrate Court over hoaxing charges under Section 26 of the Prevention of Terrorism Act No. 30 of 2012. Detectives say that before arraignment, it was established that on June 30, 2024, Moses Kabali…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 15 – Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has assured Kenyans that the Senate will focus on evidence tabled against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment motion during it’s special sittings scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. Onyonka asserted that the Senate will look at…
- Aerofugia, one of China’s leading eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft developers, conducted the public demonstration flight of its self-developed AE200 model in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province and home to its global headquarters, on Saturday. The AE200 is a five- to six-seat…
- Doctors in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, have successfully completed the world’s largest clinical study of involving the use of CAR-T cell therapy to treat children with systemic lupus erythematosus. The study saw 20 children with the autoimmune disease treated with the novel therapy, paving the way…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15 – The Ministry of Interior and National Administration’s State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services has announced the loss of 900 birth certificate booklets from the Mutomo Registration Office in Kitui. A notice released by the State Department’s Assistant Director…
- KISUMU, Kenya, Oct 15 – The national government has been urged to ensure uniform development of infrastructure in primary schools for intake of grade 9 students next year. The Secretary General of Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) Akelo Misori says the acceleration of…
- The event which honors Kenya’s heroes, is poised to bring significant benefits to the region, including infrastructural development and economic growth.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15 – A three judge bench appointed by the chief justice Martha Koome have scheduled to mention several files challenging the impeachment of deputy president Rigathi Gachagua. Justice Eric ogola (presiding) Justice Anthony Mrima and justice Freda Mugambi will mention the matters…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15 – Kenya power has announced a planned maintainance schedule set to affect some areas in Eight counties across the country on Tuesday. The counties to be affected include Nairobi, Kajiado, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nyeri, Bungoma, Kirinyaga, Embu and Kiambu. In Nairobi the power …
- Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for the attack, which it said targeted a training camp of the IDF's Golani Brigade in the area, which is based between Tel Aviv and Haifa.
