Author: Judith Mwaura

Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba has been suspended from Parliament for six months after the High Court upheld the Senate’s decision to take disciplinary action against her. High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi supported the Senate’s stance, emphasizing that Orwoba was given a fair chance to defend herself before the Powers and Privileges Committee but chose not to participate. Judge Mugambi, in his ruling, clarified that Senator Orwoba had the opportunity to present her case, including raising any preliminary objections, but instead walked out on the committee without making her defense. As a result, the court dismissed her petition, stating there was…

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has criticized former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for reportedly supporting Governor Johnson Sakaja’s bid for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the 2027 elections. Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, January 16, Babu expressed disappointment, claiming his loyalty to Raila had not been acknowledged or appreciated despite years of standing by the opposition leader. He questioned Raila’s decision, pointing out that Sakaja had never genuinely supported Odinga’s political ambitions since his 2007 presidential run up to the 2022 elections. Babu accused Sakaja of shifting political allegiances for personal gain, stating that Sakaja’s current support for…

Al-Shabaab has released a video showing a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier who has been held captive for nine years, prompting his family to plead with the government for help in securing his release. Sergeant Abdullahi Issa Ibrahim was among the soldiers captured during the Al-Shabaab attack on the Kenyan-operated AMISOM army base in El-Adde, Somalia, on January 15, 2016. His family had believed he was dead for years, but their hopes have been revived after a new video surfaced showing Abdullahi appealing to the government for assistance in bringing him home. In the footage, the 61-year-old sergeant shares his…

There was a dramatic incident at Globe Roundabout in Nairobi on Tuesday, January 14, when a police officer was arrested for allegedly attempting to solicit a bribe and assaulting a fellow officer. According to a police report shared with Kenyans.co.ke, the officer in question is a Deputy Officer Commanding Station (DOCS) at Mavindini Police Station in Makueni County. The officer reportedly tried to extort a bribe from a motorist. The incident occurred when the officer, who was dressed in full police uniform, stopped a woman driving a Toyota Axio around 10:00 am. The officer accused the woman of obstructing traffic,…

We will tell you about the final chord of the tournament, which the reliable bookmaker 1xBet has been supporting as the general sponsor for the second year. The real final The sell-out at Panpaper Ilala Stadium for the 2024 Waziri Supercup final paid off with uncompromising competition similar to the Africa Cup of Nations decisive game. Only in a penalty shootout did Compel FC, a representative of Kenya’s second-tier division, break the resistance of Lugulu FC and become the winners. Additional motivation for the finalists was the presence of former Inter, Parma, and Real Sociedad forward McDonald Mariga, as well…

Kenyans face more financial strain as the government prepares to increase deductions starting in February. This comes after President William Ruto signed the Tax Amendment Act and the Tax Procedures Act on December 11, 2024, which will bring significant changes to the country’s tax system. The amendments, which took effect from December 27, 2024, will revise key tax laws, including the Income Tax Act, VAT Act, Excise Duty Act, Miscellaneous Fees and Levies Act, and the Tax Procedures Act. These changes are expected to lead to higher taxes, particularly VAT and excise duties, which will result in increased costs for…

Changes in Nairobi Police Leadership: Adamson Bungei Recalled, New Appointments Made On Thursday, January 16, the National Police Service (NPS) announced significant changes in its leadership, signaling a new direction in the operations of the force. Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, confirmed the reshuffle, which involved several key positions within the service. Long-serving Nairobi County Commander, Adamson Bungei, has been recalled to the NPS headquarters. Bungei, who has headed Nairobi’s police operations for a substantial period, has now been appointed as the Director of Operations. In his place, George Sedah, who was previously the Coast Regional Police Commander, has…

A devastating fire broke out at the University of Nairobi’s main campus, causing significant damage to a prominent section of the campus. The fire, which started in the Mahatma Gandhi Wing—an iconic building near the old administration block—spread quickly, leaving destruction in its path. Initial reports suggest that the blaze began on the second floor of the historic structure before moving to other parts of the building. Though firefighters were able to bring the fire under control by just past midnight on Thursday, January 16, it reignited at dawn. Around 5 a.m., university security personnel, still reeling from the earlier…

The National Assembly has approved President William Ruto’s seven nominees for the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), who were proposed two months ago. This approval was unanimous and followed a debate after the Committee on Appointments presented a report supporting the nominations. A majority of Members of Parliament (MPs) backed the appointments but advised the new appointees to avoid conflicts with Parliament, as seen in past administrations. The seven appointed members include Sammy Chepkwony, who will serve as the chairperson, and Martin Kizito Ong’oyi, Mohamed Aden Abdi, Leonid Ashindu, Gilda Odera, Geoffrey Apollo Omondi, and Jane Gatakaa Njage as members.…

Jeremiah Kioni, the Jubilee Party Secretary General and a close ally of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, has responded to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua months after calls for unity between him and Uhuru. While addressing the media on Thursday, Kioni was asked whether Jubilee was open to forming an alliance with Gachagua. In his response, he clarified that the party had maintained a clear direction since 2017 and that Gachagua’s recent shift in stance would not affect their plans. “We are glad he has taken the lead in criticizing his former boss, but as for our direction, we knew where…