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Ruto Faces Setback as Activists Challenge Protest Victims’ Compensation Panel President William Ruto has run into a major political and legal setback just days after unveiling a new team of experts meant to handle compensation for victims of past protests. Four activists, led by Dr. Magare Gikenyi, have now moved to court to challenge the legality of the President’s decision, saying it goes against the provisions of the Kenyan Constitution. In their petition dated Wednesday, August 27, the activists argued that Ruto had acted outside his constitutional mandate by creating the panel. They pointed to Article 134 of the Constitution,…

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In recent years, the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) has been shifting toward more responsible and sustainable models. As concerns about climate change, social impact, and governance grow, the crypto industry is under pressure to align with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. One of the most promising developments in this area is the integration of ESG-compliant Real World Assets (RWAs) into crypto lending platforms. Understanding RWAs in Crypto Real World Assets (RWAs) are tangible or intangible assets from the traditional economy that are tokenized and brought onto blockchain networks. These can include things like real estate, carbon credits, green…

Nairobi MCAs Launch Impeachment Bid Against Governor Sakaja The leadership of Nairobi City County is facing a fresh storm after a section of Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) declared plans to impeach Governor Johnson Sakaja. The lawmakers accuse him of incompetence and failure to deliver on promises he made to Nairobi residents during his 2022 election campaign. The move to send the governor home was ignited during a Speaker’s Kamkunji held on Tuesday, August 26. The closed-door meeting, chaired by Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Ken Ngondi, brought together dozens of MCAs who expressed frustration over Sakaja’s style of leadership.…

Democracy for Citizens party leader Rigathi Gachagua has raised serious concerns about how the government is dealing with leaders who criticize it. He shocked Kenyans by claiming that the state had planned to assassinate him shortly after he returned from the United States. Speaking on Citizen TV on Tuesday night, the former Deputy President alleged that a well-coordinated government operation was staged in Pipeline, Nairobi, only minutes after his arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. He said the attempt on his life was carefully planned to appear as if it had been carried out by ordinary criminals. According to…

Former Murang’a Senator Kembi Gitura has stepped down from his position as Chairman of the Board at the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH). His resignation comes only eight months after he was appointed to the role, a decision he says was guided by his political principles and long-standing opposition to President William Ruto’s administration. In a statement released on Tuesday, Gitura explained that remaining in the role created confusion among Kenyans about his political stance. He pointed out that many people believed his acceptance of the position was a show of support for the United Democratic Alliance…

Relief for Salaried Kenyans as KRA Simplifies Tax Returns Filing Salaried Kenyans have received welcome news after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced major changes to how annual income tax returns will now be filed. The new system promises to make the process faster, easier, and less stressful for workers across the country. According to KRA, salaried employees will no longer have to manually enter details from their P9 forms when declaring their yearly income. Instead, workers will simply log into the iTax system and key in their National Identification (ID) number. The system will then automatically retrieve and fill…

CS Oparanya Reveals Next Steps After Over 1.4 Million Youths Apply for Govt’s Ksh50,000 Grant The government has confirmed that it has received more than 1.4 million applications from young Kenyans eager to benefit from the Ksh50,000 business support grant offered under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme. The NYOTA initiative is a five-year youth empowerment project supported by the World Bank. It seeks to address the challenges facing the youth, such as joblessness, unstable income, and limited savings opportunities, by giving them seed capital, training, and mentorship. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Trade Committee, Cooperatives and Micro,…

Former Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba on Wednesday morning caused drama at the Parliament Buildings after she was denied access to the Senate chambers during the ongoing plenary session on the impeachment of Kericho Governor Eric Mutai. The standoff began when security officers stationed at the main gates stopped her from entering, despite Orwoba presenting a court order that she claimed reinstated her position as a senator. The officers reportedly stood their ground, insisting that they had not received any formal instructions from the Senate leadership to allow her inside. Orwoba, visibly agitated, tried to plead with the guards, but her…

The Kenya Parliamentary Journalists Association (KPJA) on Wednesday, August 27, unveiled its new leadership team after a heated election that saw most of the top positions shift to new hands. The elections were competitive, with journalists from different media houses battling for influential seats within the association. Radio Africa Group’s senior political reporter, Moses Odhiambo, was elected as the new chairperson. He narrowly defeated his rival, David Mwere of the Daily Nation, by securing 34 votes against Mwere’s 14. Odhiambo now takes over from Duncan Khaemba of NTV, who had served as chair for two consecutive terms and stepped down…