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Court Issues Fresh Directive in Bhang Legalisation Case The long-running push to legalise Cannabis Sativa — commonly known in Kenya as bhang or marijuana — has taken a new turn after the Rastafari community demanded the immediate removal of Attorney General Dorcas Oduor from office. The group, which views marijuana as a sacred religious plant, now accuses the Attorney General of failing in her duties and neglecting a critical constitutional matter. Speaking to journalists outside the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi on Tuesday, November 18, the Rastafarians voiced their frustration over what they described as deliberate delays from the Attorney…

A woman captured in a widely circulated video assaulting two female traders with a wooden rod at Kibuye Market in Kisumu on November 17 has been arrested, bringing new attention to growing tensions linked to leadership wrangles within the busy market. Police in Kisumu described the incident as a grave criminal attack, noting that it may be connected to ongoing disputes among individuals claiming leadership roles in the marketplace. The arrest came after intense public anger and calls for justice once the disturbing video spread across social media. According to a police report recorded at Kondele Police Station, the violent…

Popular media personality Oga Obinna has revealed that President William Ruto stepped in to block an alleged plan targeting him shortly after he conducted a high-profile interview with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on May 16. Speaking on his YouTube channel on Monday, Obinna said he received reliable information that a rogue group was preparing to harm him because of the interview. According to him, the President personally intervened and warned those involved not to proceed with their plan. Obinna explained that several sources confirmed the same information to him—an external insider who was physically present when the discussion happened,…

Nairobi: Man Impersonating KDF Brigadier Arrested in Kilimani With Fake Recruitment Letters A man pretending to be a senior Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer has been arrested in Kilimani after allegedly conning youths with fake military recruitment letters. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed that the suspect had been posing as a KDF brigadier and promising unsuspecting victims direct recruitment into the military. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, November 18, the suspect was nabbed inside his Kilimani apartment while fully dressed in Kenya Air Force uniform. Investigators say he had been luring desperate young people by issuing…

Kenyan Woman Makes History With Promotion to Senior U.S. Army Leadership Role A Kenyan-born military officer has achieved a historic milestone after being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army, placing her among the respected senior field-grade leaders within the service. Lieutenant Colonel Silvia Jemutai, originally from Kopsiya, Poror in Eldama Ravine, Baringo County, received her promotion during a special ceremony held at Fort Lee, Virginia. Her rise marks a major achievement in her distinguished military career and stands as an inspiration to many aspiring servicemen and women, both in Kenya and abroad. In the…

Senators Order Sacking of 22 Government Workers After Hiring Scandal Senators have directed the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to immediately terminate the contracts of 22 newly recruited employees after major irregularities were discovered in the agency’s latest hiring exercise. The directive was issued on Monday, November 17, by the Senate Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration. The committee noted that the recruitment was unlawful because the positions were never advertised, which is a clear violation of public service procedures. The decision came after a tense and confrontational session where NCIC officials were questioned over…

Govt Responds After Multiple Official Websites Are Hacked The government has finally issued a statement after several official websites were hacked in a major cyber incident that caused widespread disruption. The attack, which occurred on Monday, November 17, affected a number of high-profile government platforms, including the Office of the President website. In a statement released by the Ministry of Information, Communication and Digital Economy (MICDE), Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo reassured the public that despite the security breach, no personal information or government data was accessed, modified, or lost. He stressed that the incident only caused temporary downtime and interference…

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced an important update regarding the licensing of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). According to the bank, the licensing process will only begin once the National Treasury releases new regulations to fully implement the Virtual Assets Service Providers Act, 2025. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, November 18, the CBK explained that Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is currently preparing these regulations. He is doing this based on guidance from both the CBK and the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), ensuring that the rules are aligned with Kenya’s financial oversight systems. Because these…

Mass Job Losses Expected as 126 Companies Close, 392 Face Possible Shutdown Kenyans are facing the possibility of widespread job losses following the latest release from the Registrar of Companies, which detailed both recently closed companies and those at risk of closure. In the most recent edition of the Kenya Gazette, Deputy Registrar of Companies Hiram Gachugi announced that 126 companies have already been officially dissolved. The notice stated, in part:”Pursuant to section 897 (4) of the Companies Act, it is notified for general information that the under-mentioned companies are dissolved.” These 126 companies cover a wide range of sectors,…

The mabati company has confirmed that the Chinese worker who assaulted a Kenyan colleague in a widely shared video has been dismissed from his position. In a statement released on Sunday, the company clarified that the man involved was not an investor, as some reports had suggested, but simply an employee, just like the Kenyan worker. The company strongly condemned the incident and emphasized that it does not tolerate any form of abuse or mistreatment of employees, regardless of nationality, race, or background. The statement added that, alongside terminating the worker’s contract, steps were already being taken to deport him…