- Joyce Munene, a lawyer and an investigator with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has been appointed as a liaison officer for the Criminal Law Committee with the International Bar Association (IBA) representing the African Region. The IBA, a globally recognised organization founded…
- To the casual observer, it seemed like the long-cherished dream of a new single currency for East Africa had come to fruition. An account on X, called “Government of East Africa”, complete with a grey tick suggesting it was the real deal, released an image of a specimen note worth five sheafras,…
- Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has reacted after Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Mt Kenya governors skipped his football tournament event, despite being invited. The event which entailed the launch of the MK Peace Cup Tournament was held at the Kinoru Stadium in Meru County. “…
- Two women suspected of drugging a male reveller in a Thika club were on Saturday nabbed by detectives. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the two women were caught after the club supervisor spotted fishy activity between the suspects and the victim. The supervisor…
- Transport and Roads Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen on Saturday escaped unhurt after a helicopter ferrying him crash landed at Mwachon in Eldama Ravine, Baringo county. While confirming the incident, the area police commander Joseph Ongaya stated that the helicopter ferrying CS Murkomen…
- Detectives within Kamulu, Kasarani sub-county have nabbed three suspects trafficking narcotics. According to a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI), detectives who were acting on intelligence laid a roadblock for the suspects along the Nakuru-Nairobi highway. Upon learning…
- Saudi Arabia’s first male robot ‘Muhammad’ allegedly touched a woman inappropriately, sparking outrage on social media platforms with one user calling it a “pervert”. Recently, Muhammad was unveiled during the second edition of DeepFast in Riyadh. Video of the incident went viral on social media…
- Anthony Joshua delivered the most powerful statement to the heavyweight division with a destructive second-round knockout win over Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. Joshua, 34, floored the UFC champion in the first round and early in the second. A dazed Ngannou rose to his feet in Riyadh but was…
- Authorities have confirmed that the body of Peris Mugera, a political commentator and blogger in Tharaka Nithi County, has been found in Kirinyaga County. Family members of the deceased accompanying Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers from Tharaka Nithi County on Friday, March 8,…
- President William Ruto has nominated former Communication Authority Director General Ezra Chiloba as the new Consul General of the Kenyan mission in Los Angeles, USA. Chiloba is among the new faces who will represent Kenya in foreign missions as ambassadors, high commissioners and permanent…
- Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o now says he is opposed to the national government paying community health workers directly, saying it is against the law. In a statement, Nyong’o said the move to have the workers managed by the national government goes against the principles of the Constitution,…
- The High Court on Friday postponed the sentencing of Joseph Irungu alias Jowie to Wednesday, March 13, 2024. The latest was confirmed by Lady Justice Grace Nzioka who stated that changes were made because crucial documents that would have assisted the court in concluding its final decision were…
- On this day, March 8, 2024, when the world is celebrating International Women’s Day, UN Women has issued a press statement highlighting poverty levels among women thus far. Here’s the full press release; On International Women’s Day, UN Women calls for the world to ‘Invest in Women, Accelerate…
- Detectives have confirmed the arrest of a robbery and rape suspect who has been on the run since February 17, 2024. In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal (DCI) investigations noted that James Mwangi Wanjahi, 39, who was flushed out from his hideout within Kabete area, Nairobi county, lured a…
- Preacher-cum-politician Margaret Wanjiru has aired out her frustrations and laid blame on the Kenya Kwanza government for being the cause of her woes. Speaking in a video on Thursday, March 7, 2024, Wanjiru bitterly took a swipe at President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua for the…
- More than 280 Nigerian school pupils have been abducted in the north-western town of Kuriga, officials say. The pupils were in the assembly ground around 08:30 (07:30 GMT) when dozens of gunmen on motorcycles rode through the school, one witness said. The students, between the ages of eight and 15…
- Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) has announced a major supply interruption, affecting nearly all estates. In a public notice on Thursday, March 7, 2024, NCWSC Managing Director Nahason Njuguna attributed the water shutdown to a leak on the pipeline from Ng’ethu Treatment Works to…
- Bar owners from Kiambu have cautioned some government officers against using the crackdown on illicit liquor to harass genuine traders. Kiambu Liquor Welfare Association Secretary Amos Kibe asked members not to panic following a directive by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki outlining a…
- Terror convict Abdimajit Hassan Adan who had planned to bomb Milimani Law Courts and other government buildings in 2018 has been sentenced to 19 years in jail. Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Zainab Abdul condemned Abdimajit together with Mohammed Osman Nane to a 19-year sentence each after…
- Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have recovered several cars and car parts in a yard in Utawala believed to be stolen. In a statement, DCI said that three suspects believed to be the masterminds of the theft of cars in garages have been arrested. “Detectives from…
- Athletics Kenya leaders led by its President Jackson Tuwei have suffered a major blow after the High Court ordered them to vacate office with immediate effect. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, March 7, 2024, Milimani High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi ordered all the officials and Executive…
- Kenya Power issued a notice informing Kenyans of the scheduled power blackout in select parts of the country on Thursday, March 7, 2024. The utility firm in a notice on its website said that the power interruption is necessary to facilitate maintenance and upgrade power lines to the network. Kenya…
- There is hope that runaway killer accidents could be tamed after road safety players launched a new system that enhances speed checks. This comes with the introduction of one digital sticker for vehicles fitted with speed limiters which enables law enforcement officers to easily detect defaulters.…
- Atheists In Kenya Society has slammed preacher-cum-politician Margaret Wanjiru after she cried foul over the demolition of her church Jesus is Alive Ministries in the Railways area of Nairobi CBD. Speaking to the press on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, Bishop Wanjiru accused shadowy government…
- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been sued for his embarrassing remarks, terming High Court Judge Esther Maina as corrupt. In a petition filed before Milimani High Court, the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Muslim for Human Rights (MUHURI) sought orders compelling Gachagua to formally…
- A Nyeri bartender has been sentenced to one year in jail for selling goods affixed with counterfeit excise stamps. The convict, Terresah Njeri Wanjiru, has been given an alternative of paying a Ksh500,000 fine after pleading guilty to the charges. In a statement, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)…
- The Judicial Service Commission ( JSC) has recommended the suspension of Environment and Land Court Judge Mohammed Noor Kullow over gross misconduct, incompetence and violation of the Judicial Service Code of Conduct. JSC, chaired by Chief Justice Martha Koome, has asked President William Ruto to…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has ordered the closure of bars and clubs within residential areas and schools. Kindiki spoke on Wednesday when he announced the government’s stringent measures against the trade, consumption, and abuse of illicit alcohol, narcotics drugs and psychotropic…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has ordered public servants in the enforcement and compliance departments operating bars to shut them down or leave public service. In a statement on Tuesday, Kindiki said the list will entail officers in the National Police Service (NPS), the Kenya…
- A powerful Haitian gang leader warned Tuesday that the chaos engulfing the capital Port-au-Prince will lead to civil war and ‘genocide’ unless PM Ariel Henry resigns. The stark comments from Jimmy Cherizier, known as ‘Barbecue,’ came as Henry appeared to be struggling to fly home, with the main…
- Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba has defended the government’s move to have a higher cost on select services, including replacing an identity card. Speaking to K24 TV on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, Orwoba said people do not fully appreciate what they get freely, since they are sure to get it again…
- A police officer has been arrested for the offence of receiving a bribe from an illicit brew trader in Kahawa West, Nairobi. The officer, Abdi Kiano based at Kahawa West Police Station, was arrested by detectives attached to the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) on Tuesday evening, March…
- New technologies and competitors with different business models have disrupted industries in this era. Companies must transform themselves in this scenario with the necessary trends to remain competitive. For businesses, it is either you ship in or be shipped out by technology Enhanced data…
- Kenya Power has announced planned power interruptions for Wednesday, March 6, 2024. In an update, the utility company announced that the power interruptions that will affect four counties are part of network maintenance. Counties that will be affected include Siaya, Isiolo, Nyeri and Kiambu. “The…
- The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced 2,000 job vacancies in the Ministry of Education – State Department for Vocational and Training. In a notice on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, PSC notified qualified and interested Kenyans to submit applications for the available jobs. Applicants are…
- Two people are feared dead after two planes collided mid-air in Nairobi on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. According to Safarilink, a plane that was headed to Diani experienced a loud bang shortly after taking off, and the crew had to turn to Wilson Airport. “Safarilink Aviation wishes to report that this…
- The widespread availability and illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons (SALW) serve as key drivers and enablers of armed conflicts, violent extremism, and the expansion of terrorism, the United Nations (UN) Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) has revealed. As a result, the UNODA…
- Transport was paralysed along the Kivaa-Kiambere Road after angry residents blocked the road accusing the government and the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) of failing to compensate their land that was taken to construct the Gitaru dam. Hundreds thronged the road and barricaded it…
- Four suspects have been charged with using forged credentials to secure jobs at the Moi Teaching and Referal Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret. The four, Bethwel Kipkoech, Celestine Cherop Chepsoi, Eddah Cheptanui Boit and Jackson Kipkosgei were charged with the offences of forgery of academic…
- The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced closure of its application portal following the lapse of the set deadline on Monday, March 4, 2024. In a statement on Tuesday, KUCCPS said the portal had been closed to pave the way for processing of the applicants…
- As the weekend approaches, the excitement among sports betting enthusiasts reaches new heights as the SportPesa Mega Jackpot smashes records yet again, soaring to an unprecedented high of Ksh353,241,813! With each passing week, the progressive SportPesa Mega Jackpot continues to capture the…
- Kenya Power and Lighting Company has announced scheduled power interruptions in select parts of the country on March 5, 2024. In a statement on Monday evening, the power utility firm said the interruption is part of network maintenance and will affect seven counties, including parts of Nairobi,…
- The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has condemned the recent violence meted on officials and members of the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) as they were protesting on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Speaking during a presser on Monday, March 4, 2024, LSK President-elect Faith…
- A Nairobi court has ordered former Sports Cabinet Secretary (CS) Rashid Echesa to appear in court in person on March 20, 2024, over the Ksh39 billion fake arms scandal case. Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina on Monday, March 4, 2024, ordered Echesa to present himself in court after he failed…
- National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) on Monday launched a crackdown on drivers flaunting road safety rules. The latest crackdown which comes in the wake of several road accidents was launched by Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen in efforts meant to intensify…
- The government of Haiti declared a 72-hour state of emergency on Sunday after armed gangs stormed a major Port-au-Prince prison. At least 12 people were killed and about 3,700 inmates escaped in the jailbreak. Gang leaders say they want to force the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who…
- The Government suffered a major blow after the Busia High Court declared that hiring 1,406 Revenue Service Assistants by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) was unconstitutional as it did not meet ethnic diversity. A judgement rendered by Justice William Musyoka found that the recruitment conducted…
- Attorney General Justin Muturi has moved to the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn the High Court decision that blocked the deployment of Kenyan police officers to help in the fight against criminal gangs in Haiti. Muturi’s move comes days after President William Ruto and Haitian Prime Minister…
- The Health Unions caucus is set to stage demonstrations on Monday, with their procession scheduled to visit various offices to address their grievances. The procession will kick off at the Kenya Medical Association offices, after which the group will gather at the Green Park terminus before…
- Persons with hearing impairment in Kajiado County are still facing discrimination owing to traditional misconceptions that the disability is a curse. This has emerged during the marking of World Hearing Day celebrations commemorated at Magadi on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Under the theme, Ear and…
