Author: Judith Mwaura

In a significant ruling on Thursday, the High Court dismissed an application made by Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, and the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mohamed Amin, who had denied receiving court orders to appear before the court. Justice Chacha Mwita, in his decision, stated that both the IG and DCI Director were properly served with court orders that required them to appear in relation to the case of three missing men who were allegedly abducted in Mlolongo. The judge emphasized that service through the National Police Service email was valid. He pointed out that there is no…

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has raised alarms about the growing cases of hate speech among political leaders, especially on social media. According to Wambui Nyutu, the Vice Chairperson of the NCIC, the Commission has completed investigations into several lawmakers, including Oscar Sudi (Kapseret), Farah Maalim (Dadaab), and Dan Wanyama (Webuye West). Their findings have been forwarded to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), urging the arrest of the accused politicians. In a separate press briefing on Thursday, January 23, NCIC Chairperson Samuel Kobia and other commissioners expressed concern about what they described as “divisive rhetoric” emerging from…

The government has started the process of finding alternative development partners following the cancellation of its proposed Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with the Adani Group. This move comes as the government faces challenges in securing funding for its development projects. In response to these challenges, the government is now looking to partner with local companies through PPP arrangements to help fund important infrastructure initiatives. On Wednesday, the Treasury announced the formation of a private sector-led expert committee tasked with exploring ways to raise long-term capital from Kenya’s local financial markets for financing PPP projects. The meeting, which took place at the…

Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii has announced a major reshuffle in his county cabinet, placing nine senior officials on compulsory leave. The governor explained that the decision was made after a thorough review of their performance, and it was necessary to conduct a complete staff appraisal. As part of the changes, Elijah Kosgey has been appointed as the new Executive for Education after being moved from his previous position in Public Service. Dr. Sam Kotut has been reassigned from the Environment docket to Agriculture. Meanwhile, Edward Sawe has switched roles from Agriculture to Lands, and Anthony Sitienei has moved from…

The Kenyan government has started relocating civil servants just two days after the Cabinet approved major reforms, including the dissolution of nine state corporations, the merger of 42 others, and the restructuring of six government agencies. On Wednesday, Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale transferred 113 employees from the Kenya Water Towers Agency (KWTA), which has been dissolved, to two other government agencies. This action comes after the Cabinet gave the green light for the merger of KWTA and the Kenya Forest Service (KFS). According to Duale, all 113 employees from the now-defunct KWTA have been absorbed into the Ministry of…

Drama unfolded when parents and students from Mabwaita Primary School in Bureti, Kericho County, stormed the nearby Sosit Primary School to protest what they called the unfair transfer of their headteacher. The situation became tense as the group disrupted learning at Sosit Primary School, demanding that their headteacher be returned to Mabwaita. The protest, which included parents, students, and members of the Board of Management (BOM), started after they felt their concerns had been ignored. They had previously written a letter to the Ministry of Education a week before, asking for the transfer to be reversed, but there was no…

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched a fresh investigation into corruption allegations within the judiciary, following a request from Chief Justice Martha Koome, who has been under pressure to address the issue. The investigations, which started a week ago, were prompted after the EACC met with Koome during the swearing-in ceremony of Abdi Mohamud as the new CEO of the commission. David Oginde, the EACC Chairperson, made the announcement during the launch of the National Integrity Academic Strategic Plan at the Kenya School of Government. He revealed that Koome had raised concerns during their meeting, reporting that she…

A major crisis is brewing within the civil service as the Union of Kenya Civil Servants has announced plans for a potential strike, set to begin in just 58 days. This strike could disrupt essential services, especially at the county government level, due to delays by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) in implementing important agreements on pay and benefits that were made nearly four months ago. In a letter seen by Kenyans.co.ke, the union expressed its concerns about the SRC’s failure to honor these agreements. The letter, which was addressed to both the SRC and the Chief Executive Officer…

In a recent TikTok Live session, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua strongly criticized President William Ruto over the new Social Health Authority (SHA) project, which has caused a stir among Kenyans. Gachagua claimed that Ruto ignored the possibility of upgrading the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the proposed SHA system. The new initiative, which has already cost approximately Ksh110.9 billion, includes Ksh6.1 billion for the SHA system itself and Ksh104.8 billion for the necessary technology infrastructure. During his live broadcast on Thursday morning, Gachagua outlined that under the proposed changes, the cost of healthcare coverage for families could have…

When it comes to borrowing money, legitimacy is a critical factor in choosing the right loan app. In Kenya, several apps are considered reliable and trustworthy, offering secure and straightforward loan processes. Below are some of the most reputable options to consider: 1. Hustler Fund Hustler Fund is a government-backed initiative aimed at providing affordable loans to Kenyans, particularly targeting small businesses and low-income individuals. This app is widely regarded as legitimate and is supported by the government, ensuring a transparent and secure borrowing experience. 2. KCB M-PESA KCB M-PESA, a partnership between Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) and Safaricom, is…