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Members of the National Assembly have voted against Senator Boni Khalwale’s request to withdraw his highly debated Bodaboda Bill. This means stricter laws for motorcycle operators could soon be on the way. Senator Khalwale, who represents Kakamega, had earlier submitted an application to pull back the Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill, Senate Bill No. 38 of 2023. He made this move a month ago following public outrage over several parts of the proposed law. Many Kenyans, especially those involved in the bodaboda business, raised concerns that the bill would introduce tough conditions affecting their operations. Despite his withdrawal request, lawmakers…

Cleophas Malala, the Deputy Party Leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), has received legal protection from being arrested. The High Court has granted him anticipatory bail, which means police and officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) are not allowed to arrest or detain him for now. This ruling came after Malala faced increasing pressure to surrender to law enforcement. He had been accused of encouraging violence during a homecoming rally he held in Kakamega on Saturday, May 24. Following the event, the police gave him a 72-hour deadline to present himself for questioning. According to…

President William Ruto has come under fire after offering an apology to Kenya’s youth, known as Gen Z, and the neighbouring countries of Tanzania and Uganda. Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa, who is closely allied with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, strongly criticized the President’s approach and suggested a more meaningful way to seek forgiveness. In a statement released on Thursday, May 29, Senator Thang’wa said that if Ruto genuinely wants to be forgiven by the youth, he must demonstrate it through action and adherence to the law. He emphasized that genuine forgiveness comes from doing the right thing, not…

A group called Haiti’s Unfinished Liberation of Dessalines (HULOD) has written a harsh letter to President William Ruto of Kenya, demanding that he pull Kenyan police forces out of Haiti immediately. In their message, they criticized the President’s decision to send officers to the troubled Caribbean nation, calling it a misguided act of neocolonialism. The letter, signed by HULOD’s President Daniel Alexis, was firm in tone and claimed to speak on behalf of the descendants of Haiti. It reminded President Ruto that Haiti was the first Black nation to gain independence from slavery and colonialism. According to the letter, Ruto’s…

Ngugi wa Thiong’o Passes Away at 87 Renowned Kenyan author and scholar, Ngugi wa Thiong’o, has passed away at the age of 87. The sad news was confirmed by his daughter, Wanjiku wa Ngugi, who encouraged the public to honor and celebrate his life and legacy. “With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Ngugi wa Thiong’o, on the morning of Wednesday, May 28, 2025,” Wanjiku shared in an official statement. “He lived a rich and meaningful life and fought many battles with courage. As he wished, let us remember him by celebrating his life and his…

President William Ruto has officially apologised to the people and government of Tanzania following recent diplomatic tensions that have strained the relationship between the two neighbouring countries. Speaking during the National Prayer Breakfast held in Nairobi on Wednesday, Ruto offered the heartfelt apology on behalf of the Kenyan people. His remarks came in response to a passionate plea by American preacher Rickey Allen Bolden, who urged leaders to embrace forgiveness and reconciliation for the sake of peace and unity in the region. President Ruto said, “To our friends in Tanzania, if we have wronged you in any way, we sincerely…

Government Halts Labour Inspections, Urges Employers to Comply with Wage Law and Create Jobs The Kenyan government has introduced major changes to the country’s labour system in a move aimed at reducing pressure on employers while still protecting the rights and welfare of workers. On Wednesday, May 28, Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua announced that all ongoing labour inspections across the country had been suspended. This decision was shared during the 66th Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE). According to CS Mutua, the temporary suspension of inspections is meant to pave the way for key reforms…

Hospitals across Kenya are now facing possible shutdowns following stern warnings from both the World Bank and the government regarding misuse of public healthcare funds. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has made it clear that the government will not slow down or compromise in its crackdown on medical facilities misusing money from the Social Health Authority (SHA), even as the World Bank calls for reforms in the new health scheme. In a report released on Tuesday, May 27, the World Bank advised Kenya to review how the SHA programme is being implemented and financed. The financial institution pointed out several…

Two Members of Parliament were blocked from seeing Juja MP George Koimburi at Karen Hospital, despite being officially assigned by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula to check on him and prepare a report for Parliament. Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo, while addressing the House on Wednesday, May 28, explained that he and Turkana West MP Daniel Epuyo Nanok had gone to see their colleague on Tuesday. However, after spending hours trying to gain access, they were ultimately turned away without seeing the ailing legislator. Tongoyo detailed that they left Parliament after the Tuesday afternoon session and arrived at Karen Hospital…

Kiambu County Begins Firing Striking Doctors Amid Health Crisis The Kiambu County government has started firing doctors who joined a strike, blaming them for putting patients’ lives at risk by walking away from their duties. On Wednesday, May 28, County Executive Committee (CEC) Member for Health, Elias Maina, confirmed that some doctors who had stopped working the previous day had already been dismissed. He did not reveal the exact number of those affected. “We’ve already begun taking action against those doctors who refused to show up for work,” said Maina. “We are currently conducting a headcount to identify all those…