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Wamuchomba Challenges Government Over Missing Ksh20 Million, Dares Arrest Gathoni Wamuchomba, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Githunguri, has escalated her criticism of the Kenya Kwanza government by accusing officials at the National Treasury of misappropriating Ksh20 million that was allocated for a development project in her constituency. In a statement released on Wednesday, April 9, Wamuchomba accused the Treasury Principal Secretary (PS) of exploiting his position to steal the Ksh20 million, which was earmarked for the construction of a fence around the Githunguri Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) Institute in 2023. The MP boldly challenged the government to…

The National Police Service (NPS) has launched a major crackdown on car theft syndicates as part of its efforts to address the growing problem of stolen vehicles across the country. In a recent operation that took place on Tuesday, April 8, police carried out a well-coordinated and intelligence-led raid along Kangundo Road. The focus of this operation was on several suspected yards believed to be used for dismantling stolen vehicles. During the raid, officers made a shocking discovery—multiple premises appeared to be involved in the illegal activity of stripping down stolen cars for parts. Among the items recovered were several…

A tense scene unfolded during a funeral in Mathira, Nyeri County on Wednesday after political allies of President William Ruto and those of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua clashed publicly, forcing police officers to step in and restore order. The heated exchange happened at a burial ceremony that had drawn a large crowd of mourners. The conflict began when Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi stood up to speak and sharply criticized Gachagua. He accused the former Deputy President of allegedly taking advantage of the late woman—who was a chairlady of the Mathira women’s group—and later abandoning her. Wamumbi openly declared that…

Ruto’s Gender-Based Violence Task Force Faces Legal Challenge in Court President William Ruto’s recently formed task force on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is now facing legal opposition, as four concerned petitioners have filed a case in court questioning its legality. Back in January, President Ruto established a 42-member task force through Executive Order and Gazette Notice No. 109. The aim of the task force was to address the growing crisis of Gender-Based Violence and femicide in Kenya, following increased pressure from civil society groups, human rights organizations, and members of the public demanding urgent action. The task force includes several well-known…

Governor Wavinya Ndeti Invites EACC to Investigate Her Administration Amid Impeachment Talk Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti has openly welcomed the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to visit the county and carry out investigations into her leadership, following growing political pressure and rising talk of impeachment. While addressing the public on Tuesday, April 8, Governor Ndeti made it clear that she has nothing to hide and wants the commission to get the full truth about her administration from the source rather than relying on false claims and propaganda spread by political critics. “I want to encourage the EACC and all…

Many graduates hoping to secure jobs and promotions through the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) will now have to wait longer than expected. This delay is mainly because the TSC is currently dealing with a serious shortage of funds, which has made it difficult to carry out its key responsibilities. While speaking to members of the National Assembly’s Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee (CIOC), TSC Chief Executive Officer Nancy Macharia revealed that the commission is going through a major human resource crisis. She warned that this problem could have a negative impact on the quality of education in the country if not…

A dramatic scene unfolded at the Parliament grounds on Tuesday, turning what should have been a normal day into a chaotic spectacle. Two female lawmakers – one from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the other from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) – shocked many when they engaged in a physical fight right within the precincts of Parliament. The scuffle involved ODM-nominated MP Umulkher Harun Mohamed and her counterpart from the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), Falhada Iman, who is affiliated with the UDA party. What started as a heated exchange quickly escalated into a full-blown fight that saw the…

Murkomen Says Muturi Could Be Arrested Over Government Secrets Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has said that former Public Service CS Justin Muturi might face arrest for allegedly violating government confidentiality rules. Speaking during a press briefing in Mombasa County on Tuesday, April 8, Murkomen claimed that Muturi exposed the government by allegedly keeping important state documents in his personal email. He accused Muturi of going against the proper procedures for handling classified government information. “He openly admitted to having sensitive government documents and even said he stored them in an email. In many other countries, that alone would have…

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced that the government will begin a serious crackdown on politicians believed to be supporting criminal gangs in different parts of the country. Speaking during a community dialogue in Kwale County on Tuesday, April 8, Murkomen made it clear that the government will no longer tolerate rising cases of insecurity, which he said are mostly fueled by political figures using gangs to push their own agendas. He pointed out that in the coastal region, gangs like the notorious “Panga Boys” are made up of school-going youths who are being misused by powerful individuals for…

MP Jack Wamboka Demands Full Shutdown of Parliament Over Delayed CDF Funds Bumula Member of Parliament (MP) Jack Wamboka has made a bold call for a complete shutdown of the National Assembly, citing continued unfulfilled promises by the National Treasury. Speaking passionately during Tuesday’s parliamentary session, Wamboka voiced his deep frustration over the constant delays in releasing the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF). He said the Treasury’s failure to disburse the funds on time has left many constituencies in crisis. “I am urging every Member of this House to stop all parliamentary business until the Cabinet Secretary for Finance…