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Isiolo MCAs File Motion to Impeach Governor Abdi Guyo Over Misuse of Office Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) in Isiolo have taken steps to remove Governor Abdi Guyo from office, citing serious allegations that include abuse of office, mismanagement of public resources, and illegal hiring practices. The impeachment motion was officially submitted by Sericho MCA Abubakar Godana and has received overwhelming support. Out of the total assembly members, 17 MCAs have already signed in favour of the motion. Interestingly, even several MCAs who are politically aligned with Governor Guyo have thrown their weight behind the impeachment process. The motion…

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has come out to explain why the government has not taken any action following the death of Albert Ojwang. His explanation comes after growing public outcry demanding that he and the government intervene in the matter. Many Kenyans believed that, as the CS for Interior, Murkomen should take responsibility for such a serious issue involving public security. Speaking before the Senate on Wednesday, June 11, Murkomen pointed to Article 245(4) of the Constitution to explain the legal limits of his role and that of the Executive when it comes to police investigations. He emphasized that…

Kenyans who have put their money into Money Market Funds (MMFs) may now face lower earnings after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) announced a cut in the base lending rate. This is the sixth consecutive time the CBK has lowered the rate since August 2024. In its most recent Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) statement released on Tuesday, June 10, the CBK confirmed that the base lending rate was reduced by 25 basis points — bringing it down from 10.00 per cent to 9.75 per cent. This decision is part of a strategy to ease the monetary policy stance and…

Members of Parliament (MPs) have summoned the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to explain why teachers working in Mwala and Kalama sub-counties in Machakos County are not receiving hardship allowances, even though the regions face serious challenges similar to other areas already classified as hardship zones. This move by the Public Petitions Committee comes after a petition was submitted by the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET). The union raised concerns about the continued exclusion of these two sub-counties from the official list of hardship areas, even though teachers working there say they are enduring tough conditions that qualify…

Kingi Pressures Murkomen Over Albert Ojwang’s Death, Orders Sworn Statements Before Senate Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has intensified scrutiny on Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen regarding the mysterious death of Albert Ojwang, demanding that Murkomen and other top security officials deliver their statements under oath. The decision came after Senators Edwin Sifuna and Moses Kajwang pushed for accountability in the case, urging that Murkomen, the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) chief Mohamed Amin take a formal oath before appearing in front of the Senate to provide their testimonies. Speaker Kingi agreed with…

Millions Spent on Raila’s AU Chairmanship Campaign, Report Shows A new government report has revealed that more than half a billion Kenyan shillings were earmarked to support ODM party leader Raila Odinga’s campaign to become the chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). The details were disclosed by Controller of Budget (CoB) Margaret Nyakang’o in the National Government Budget Implementation Review Report for the 2024/2025 financial year. According to the report, the State Department for Foreign Affairs received a total allocation of Ksh523.8 million from the National Treasury in November 2024. These funds were meant to support Raila’s high-profile bid…

Kenyans have come out in large numbers to support the family of late blogger Albert Ojwang, whose sudden death while in police custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station on Sunday, June 8, has shocked the nation. The incident, which occurred under unclear circumstances, has raised serious questions and drawn widespread attention, especially towards the conduct of the police involved. The level of public support has been so overwhelming that the M-Pesa account belonging to Ojwang’s father reached its maximum transaction limit just three hours after it was shared online. This response has demonstrated the deep sympathy Kenyans feel for the…

Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has officially returned to lead the Democratic Party of Kenya (DP), a political outfit he once headed before stepping down to join the government. His reinstatement was confirmed through a statement he shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, June 11. According to Muturi, the Democratic Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) held a meeting and reached a unanimous decision to reinstate him as the party’s leader with immediate effect. He expressed gratitude to the NEC for placing their trust in him once again. “This is not just an honour to me…

President William Ruto has officially unveiled a new team to lead the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), signaling a fresh chapter for Kenya’s electoral body as the nation prepares for the 2027 General Election. In a gazette notice issued on Tuesday, President Ruto appointed Erastus Edung Ethekon as the chairperson of the Commission. He also named six commissioners who will serve alongside him for a term of six years. These are Ann Njeri Nderitu, Moses Alutalala Mukhwana, Mary Karen Sorobit, Hassan Noor Hassan, Francis Odhiambo Aduol, and Fahima Araphat Abdallah. However, these appointments come amid controversy. A High Court…

Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi is demanding the immediate arrest of police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga. This follows the suspicious death of blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody at the Central Police Station in Nairobi. Havi accuses Nyaga of trying to hide the truth about Ojwang’s death, which he believes was not a suicide as the police initially claimed. Ojwang had been arrested in Homa Bay after he was accused of publishing false and damaging information against Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat. After his arrest, he was transferred over 350 kilometres to Nairobi—a move…