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President William Ruto has officially appointed a new chairperson and commissioners for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), despite ongoing legal challenges and clear court orders halting the process. In a gazette notice released on Tuesday evening, President Ruto named Erastus Edung Ethekon as the new IEBC Chairperson. He will serve a six-year term. This appointment was made under the authority granted to the president by Article 250(2) of the Constitution, as well as Section 5(2) and Paragraph 4 of the First Schedule to the IEBC Act. In addition to the chairperson, President Ruto also appointed six individuals as…

Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has come out strongly against Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, accusing him of using poverty as a tool to keep the Ukambani region under his control and away from meaningful development. Speaking on Tuesday, June 10, Mutua claimed that Kalonzo has for years used what he termed a Political Poverty Strategy (PPS)—a political tactic aimed at keeping the people poor so they remain dependent on him. According to Mutua, this strategy has caused Ukambani to lag behind other regions in Kenya such as Nyanza, Mt. Kenya, and North Eastern. Mutua said the slow pace of…

Political hopefuls have received a major setback after the High Court declared that campaigning before the official election period is illegal and violates the law. The ruling, delivered amid growing political tension in the country, stressed that early campaigns threaten the principles of fair elections. In a significant judgment, Justice Hedwig Ong’udi ruled that carrying out political campaigns outside the designated election window undermines democratic rights. She stated that such actions violate several constitutional rights, including the right to equality, protection under the law, freedom from political unrest, development rights, and the principles of impartiality and the rule of law.…

Martha Karua, the leader of the People’s Liberation Party, and former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, have teamed up with a group of activists to file a legal case against the Tanzanian government at the East African Court of Justice (EACJ). The legal action follows a controversial incident where the leaders and activists were denied entry into Tanzania, held briefly, and later deported. The events occurred between May 18 and 19, when Karua, Mutunga, and other prominent human rights defenders — including Gloria Kimani, Lynn Ngugi, Hussein Khalid, and Hanifa Adan — arrived at Julius Nyerere International Airport. They were there…

Kenyans will continue enjoying cheaper access to loans for the next two months following a new move by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). In its latest update, the CBK has lowered the base lending rate for the sixth time in a row since August last year — a decision aimed at boosting lending and strengthening the country’s economy. According to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) report released on Tuesday, June 10, the base lending rate has been reduced by 25 basis points, dropping from 10.00 percent to 9.75 percent. This new rate is expected to encourage more banks to…

Kenyans will continue enjoying cheaper access to loans for the next two months following a new move by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). In its latest update, the CBK has lowered the base lending rate for the sixth time in a row since August last year — a decision aimed at boosting lending and strengthening the country’s economy. According to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) report released on Tuesday, June 10, the base lending rate has been reduced by 25 basis points, dropping from 10.00 percent to 9.75 percent. This new rate is expected to encourage more banks to…

Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Mulongo and Forestry Principal Secretary Gitonga Mugambi have come under intense scrutiny after being summoned by Parliament over claims of illegal land allocation within the Ngong Road Forest. The two top officials are expected to appear before the National Assembly’s Committee on Environment, Forestry, and Mining on June 19, following repeated failures to honor previous invitations. The committee, led by MP Kiprop Kamuren, is currently investigating serious allegations of irregularities in the management of forest land. The central issue is whether sections of public land in Ngong Forest, which were designated for conservation purposes, were unlawfully…

Parliament Demands 48-Hour Report on Blogger Albert Ojwang’s Death National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has ordered the chairman of the Administration and Internal Security Committee, Gabriel Tongoyo, to present a preliminary report on the death of blogger Albert Ojwang within 48 hours. This directive came during a tense parliamentary session on Tuesday, where several Members of Parliament (MPs) voiced their anger and concern, joining many Kenyans in strongly condemning the mysterious and tragic death of Ojwang. Ojwang, a well-known social media personality, died on Sunday, June 8. A postmortem examination later confirmed that his injuries had been caused by another…

There was chaos at the Homa Bay County Assembly on Tuesday morning after several Members of County Assembly (MCAs) were blocked from entering the premises by individuals whose identities remain unknown. The unexpected incident disrupted the day’s assembly proceedings and has raised serious concerns over the ongoing political wrangles within the county government. The chaos comes at a time when there are claims of an ongoing plan to impeach the Majority Leader, Richard Ogindo, with the vote reportedly set to take place on June 10. Ogindo is facing serious allegations of corruption, including claims that he demanded kickbacks in exchange…

Alarm Over Criminals Posing as Government Officials to Rob Homes The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has addressed growing concerns over a group of people reportedly going door to door under false pretenses, pretending to verify identification documents ahead of the 2027 General Elections. KNBS has firmly denied any connection to these individuals, clarifying that they are not part of any government initiative and are falsely presenting themselves as official enumerators. In a public statement, KNBS described the circulating claims on social media as false, misleading, and meant to discredit a legitimate national survey currently underway. The bureau emphasized…