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A group of leaders from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), led by Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi, recently visited Moscow, Russia, where they met with officials from the United Russia Party (URP), a political party closely connected to President Vladimir Putin. The meeting took place on Tuesday, 15 July, and involved detailed discussions between the two parties on how they could work together to promote stronger political relations and cooperation between their parties. According to a statement released after the meeting, “Deputy Party Leader Sen. Godfrey Osotsi led a delegation of ODM members of parliament to a consultative meeting with…

REREC Under Fire Over Questionable Ksh1.7 Billion Expenditure Top officials from the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) are under intense pressure following allegations of misusing public funds totaling Ksh 1.79 billion. On July 15, REREC’s Chief Executive Officer Rose Mkalama and General Manager of Finance Davis Cheruiyot appeared before the Public Investments Committee (PIC) at the Parliament Buildings to respond to serious questions about how these funds were spent. The appearance came as the committee, chaired by Pokot South Member of Parliament David Pkosing, reviewed the state agency’s audited accounts for the financial years 2020/21 to 2022/23. During…

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has taken disciplinary action against a teacher from Alliance Girls High School who has been accused of sexual misconduct. The teacher has been sent on a compulsory 30-day leave while a full investigation is carried out. Acting TSC Chief Executive Officer Evaleen Mitei announced the decision on Tuesday, July 25. She stated that this move is part of efforts to ensure an independent and interference-free investigation into the serious allegations raised against the teacher. The teacher is accused of violating several rules under the Teachers Service Commission Act and the Code of Regulations for Teachers…

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has opened up about how he plans to finance his presidential campaign for the 2027 General Elections. In an interview aired on Citizen TV, Maraga stated that his campaign will mostly depend on the goodwill and financial support of ordinary Kenyans. While the full budget for the campaign is still being worked on, Maraga said that his team is currently calculating the required figures. However, he made it clear that their strategy is to invite Kenyans to fund the campaign themselves. According to him, this will make it a government truly built by and for…

Court Releases Gachagua Party Youth Leaders Amid Public Outcry Two youth leaders from the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), James KaWanjiru and Wanjiku Thiga, were released on Wednesday, July 16, after being granted bail of Ksh50,000 each by the Kahawa Law Courts. The decision was made by Magistrate Patrick Kiage, who rejected an application from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) seeking to detain the two further. The magistrate ruled that there was not enough evidence to justify their continued detention. Following the court ruling, DCP Party leader and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua shared a message of appreciation…

Suspects Charged With Terrorism After Mawego Police Station Was Set on Fire Eight people accused of setting fire to the Mawego Police Station in Rachuonyo North Sub-County were formally charged with terrorism-related offences at the Kahawa Law Courts on Tuesday. These suspects had earlier been held under custodial orders issued by the Oyugis Law Court. However, they were re-arrested on July 14, 2025, after a miscellaneous application in their case was concluded. They were later transferred to the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) headquarters in Nairobi for further investigation and processing. At the Kahawa Law Courts, the suspects faced charges under…

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has strongly criticized the Kenyan Parliament for failing to begin the process of impeaching President William Ruto. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Tuesday, July 15, Maraga said that with the increasing public calls for Ruto to leave office before the 2027 general elections, Parliament should have already initiated the impeachment process. Maraga, who has shown interest in challenging Ruto in the next presidential election, accused lawmakers of being controlled by the President. According to him, this is why no real effort has been made to hold Ruto accountable or push him out…

Malala Ordered to Compensate UDA After Losing Court Battle Cleophas Malala, the Deputy Party Leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), has suffered a major setback after a court ordered him to pay his former party, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), a legal fee of Ksh150,000. This decision was made on Tuesday by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT), which ruled in favor of UDA following a legal battle filed by Malala himself after he was removed as the party’s Secretary-General. The Deputy Registrar, Lydiah Mbacho, formally signed a certificate confirming that UDA had legally won the case and…

The Maasai Mara National Reserve has officially been recognized by the World Book of Records for hosting the world’s largest and most spectacular annual land animal migration. This incredible migration includes more than 1.5 million wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles that move between Tanzania’s Serengeti and Kenya’s Maasai Mara each year. These animals travel in massive herds during specific seasons, mainly during the rains, as they search for greener pastures and fresh water. Because of this awe-inspiring movement of animals, millions of tourists from across the globe travel to the Maasai Mara to witness what is widely regarded as one of…

Mediamax Announces Major Layoffs Amid Business Restructuring Mediamax Network Limited has announced a large-scale layoff, putting dozens of journalists at risk of losing their jobs. This follows the company’s issuance of a redundancy notice to its employees as part of a major internal shake-up. The notice, obtained by Newshub.co.ke and signed by Mediamax CEO Ken Ngaruiya, explained that the company is undergoing strategic restructuring and reorganisation. According to the management, this move is meant to enhance operational efficiency in the face of changing market trends and business challenges. The media house cited several reasons for the restructuring, including a tough…