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Sifuna Finally Breaks Silence After ODM Ouster, Vows to Defend His Position Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has finally broken his silence after the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) announced changes to its top leadership that saw him removed from the position of Secretary-General. The development has sparked intense debate within the party and across the country’s political landscape, with many Kenyans closely following the unfolding events. Speaking after the announcement, Sifuna dismissed the decision to remove him, insisting that the process was not conducted in accordance with the party’s constitution. He argued that he was not given prior notice of the…

Sifuna Left Stunned as Gaucho Blasts Him Following ODM Ouster Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has found himself at the center of another political storm after his removal from the position of ODM Secretary General sparked strong reactions from politicians, party supporters, and political commentators. Among those who weighed in was outspoken political activist Calvince Okoth, popularly known as Gaucho, who launched a scathing attack on Sifuna over his recent conduct within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Gaucho argued that Sifuna had become increasingly confrontational towards the party leadership, insisting that no individual is bigger than the party. Speaking during a…

Low-quality amateur videos have surfaced online showing the tense and chaotic moments leading up to the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Cecil Ouma inside a vehicle carrying Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Jacobs Fikirini. The footage captures the confusion that unfolded as a large crowd surrounded the PS shortly before the deadly incident during a youth forum in Kariokor, Nairobi. Cecil Ouma lost his life after suffering a gunshot wound to the chest during the incident. Police have since linked the shooting to a security officer assigned to protect the Principal Secretary. Investigators say the officer allegedly fled the scene immediately after…

DCI Arrests Woman Accused of Tracking President William Ruto’s Flight Movements on X A woman accused of managing an X account that allegedly monitored and shared President William Ruto’s flight movements has been arrested by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). The suspect, identified as Halima Ngache, who is also known online as “Princess Halima,” was arrested in Mombasa during what investigators described as an intelligence-led operation. After her arrest, she was transferred to Nairobi, where detectives obtained court orders allowing them to continue holding her while investigations into the matter continue. The case has attracted significant public…

Senior Police Officer Dies After Head-On Collision Along Machakos–Kitui Road Inspector Felistus Kateve Mbaluka, the officer in charge of the Makutano Police Patrol Base in Mwala Sub-County, has tragically lost her life following a devastating head-on road accident along the Machakos–Kitui Road in Machakos County. The fatal accident happened at around 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, in the King’atwani area. According to preliminary reports, Inspector Mbaluka was driving her vehicle when it collided head-on with a lorry that was travelling from the opposite direction. The impact of the collision was extremely severe, leaving her vehicle badly damaged and causing…

Morara Kebaso Joins Jubilee Party, Declares Interest in Borabu MP Seat Ahead of 2027 Elections Political activist and lawyer Morara Kebaso has officially announced that he is leaving his political outfit, the Inject Party, and will now work under the Jubilee Party as he prepares for the 2027 General Election. Kebaso made the announcement during an interview on Obinna TV on Monday, June 29, where he explained that the move was influenced by the political realities on the ground, particularly in the Gusii region, where he intends to pursue his political ambitions. According to him, politics in the region is…

Court Rules Public Employers Must Prove How Job Candidates Are Selected Public institutions in Kenya will now be expected to clearly explain and provide evidence showing how they selected successful job applicants after the Employment and Labour Relations Court ruled that simply saying a recruitment process was fair and based on merit is not enough. In a landmark judgment delivered by Justice Jacob Gakeri, the court cancelled the recruitment of several senior officials at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). The judge found that the hiring process failed to meet the constitutional principles of transparency, fairness, accountability,…

Kindiki Takes on New Role as Cabinet Launches National El Niño Preparedness Plan The Kenyan government has stepped up its preparations for the expected El Niño rains later this year by creating a special Cabinet committee that will oversee the country’s disaster readiness and emergency response. The decision was approved during a Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, June 30, as part of broader efforts to strengthen Kenya’s ability to respond to climate-related emergencies and reduce the impact of severe weather conditions on communities across the country. The newly formed Ad Hoc Cabinet Committee on El Niño Preparedness and Response will…

High Court Declares President Ruto’s Cabinet Unconstitutional Over Gender Rule President William Ruto has suffered a major legal setback after a three-judge bench of the High Court ruled that the current Cabinet is unconstitutional because it does not meet the two-thirds gender requirement set out in the Constitution. In a landmark judgment, the judges found that the Cabinet’s current composition violates Article 27(8) of the Constitution, which clearly states that no more than two-thirds of members appointed to public bodies should be of the same gender. The court ruled that this constitutional requirement is mandatory and cannot be ignored when…

The National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme has provided more details on how beneficiaries can access their savings after many young people started receiving their savings allocations under the government initiative. In a public notice released on Tuesday, July 1, NYOTA clarified that beneficiaries will not be allowed to withdraw all of their savings at once. Instead, the programme has introduced a structured withdrawal system designed to encourage long-term saving and financial discipline among young people. According to the notice, only 30 per cent of a beneficiary’s total savings will be available as short-term savings. These funds can be…