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Government Bans Celebrities and Content Creators from Promoting Gambling in New Directive The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), which operates under the Office of the President, has officially prohibited the use of celebrities, social media influencers, and content creators in advertising or endorsing gambling-related activities. This new rule comes shortly after the government lifted a month-long suspension on gambling advertisements across all media channels. The suspension had been put in place to allow authorities time to revise and align advertising regulations for the gambling industry. For many content creators and celebrities, this new directive is a huge blow, as…

The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi has officially cancelled the promotions of over 200 officers in the Office of the Attorney General, ruling that the appointments were unconstitutional and violated public service regulations. Justice Byram Ongaya, who delivered the verdict on Thursday, May 29, declared that the promotions carried out last year were not done fairly, competitively, or based on merit. As a result, the court invalidated the appointments, which included top positions such as Senior Deputy Solicitor General and Deputy Solicitor General. The ruling also affects 225 other officers who had been elevated through the same irregular…

The Kenyan government, through the National Police Service (NPS), has issued a serious warning to citizens using mobile phones bought on credit under the popular ‘Lipa Mdogo Mdogo’ program. Authorities have raised concerns over a growing trend where some users are illegally modifying or “flashing” these phones to avoid completing their payment obligations. In a statement released on Friday morning, the police noted an increase in cases where people are deliberately tampering with phones purchased through installment plans in order to bypass the payment system. This illegal activity not only affects mobile service providers but also contributes to a larger…

Grace Nduta, the Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Kanyenyaini Ward in Murang’a County, also known by her nickname “Alias City”, has reportedly been arrested in connection with the mysterious disappearance of Juja Member of Parliament (MP) George Koimburi. According to reliable sources, Nduta was taken into custody by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and transported to a police post in Gatanga. Authorities have listed her as a person of interest in the ongoing probe into the circumstances surrounding MP Koimburi’s alleged abduction. In a statement released on Thursday evening, the DCI officially confirmed the arrest, indicating…

Nairobi County has introduced a set of major reforms targeting businesses and street operations in the Central Business District (CBD), following a benchmarking visit to Rajkot, India. Chief Environment Officer Geoffrey Mosiria revealed that the county government will begin removing hawkers from the CBD and will increase the number of CCTV cameras installed in the area to enhance surveillance and law enforcement. Speaking after returning from India, Mosiria said Nairobi plans to control and regulate illegal street hawking within the city centre by creating and enforcing new clear-cut policies. According to the new plans, hawkers will only be allowed to…

Wetang’ula Issues Strong Warning to Judiciary Over IEBC Vetting Process National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has issued a stern warning to the Judiciary, accusing it of interfering with Parliament’s role in vetting nominees for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Speaking during a parliamentary sitting on Thursday, May 29, Wetang’ula firmly instructed the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) to proceed with the vetting exercise without any further delays. He emphasized that conducting the vetting is Parliament’s constitutional duty and should not be obstructed by external institutions. The Speaker’s remarks came shortly after the High Court lifted an earlier…

Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur has submitted a proposal to introduce a new tax called the Health Promotion Levy, which is aimed at reducing the consumption of sugary beverages and improving public health across Kenya. The proposal was officially presented on Thursday afternoon before the National Assembly’s Finance Committee during the ongoing public hearings for the Finance Bill 2025. Kitur explained that this new levy would specifically target the soft drinks industry. The main goal is to reduce sugar intake among Kenyans, encourage companies to reformulate their products with less sugar, and raise funds to support various health initiatives. While…

Veteran Somalia Military Figure Dies In Kenya General Mohamed Said Hirsi Morgan, a respected and long-serving figure in Somalia’s military history, has passed away at a hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. His death was confirmed on Wednesday, May 28, by Somali Member of Parliament Abdullahi Aden Kulane, who also shared a heartfelt condolence message. “With deep sorrow, I send my condolences to the family, relatives, and the Somali Armed Forces on the passing of General Mohamed Saeed Hirsi (Morgan), who died today in Nairobi, Kenya,” MP Kulane stated. According to information shared by Horseed Media, which cited family sources, General Morgan…

A student from Kenyatta University has been awarded Ksh850,000 in compensation after a long legal struggle regarding missing marks that prevented her from graduating on time. The High Court, through Justice L. N. Mugambi, delivered the ruling on May 22, 2025. The judge found that the university had violated the student’s constitutional rights by failing to release her Continuous Assessment Test (CAT) marks for the course unit UCU 104. The university was ordered to pay the amount in damages for the harm caused. The student, who narrated her ordeal through a post on her social media platforms, stated that she…

Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi is staring at serious consequences after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) revealed on Wednesday, May 28, that the MP faked his own kidnapping. The shocking revelation has sparked national attention, with legal, political, and ethical implications now hanging over the embattled lawmaker. During a press briefing, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, accompanied by senior officers including DCI Director Amin Mohammed, confirmed that three people had been arrested in connection to the staged abduction. Among those arrested is the chairperson of the Juja Constituency Development Fund (CDF), who is believed to have played…