Author: Judith Mwaura

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has finally spoken out following an incident in Kiambu where he narrowly escaped an attack by unidentified individuals. According to his allies, the attack was a deliberate assassination attempt targeting the former DP. In a detailed statement, Gachagua recounted the chilling encounter, explaining how the attackers approached him while he was heading to his car. They then launched an assault, pelting the vehicle with stones and striking it with iron bars, causing significant damage. “Today, I attended a funeral service in Limuru for a young man named Erastus Nduati. While we were preparing to lay…

Kiambu Senator and close ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Karungo Thang’wa, has issued a statement regarding the state of the former DP following a violent attack by goons during an event in Kiambu. In his statement, Thang’wa described the chaotic incident as an attempted political assassination targeting Rigathi Gachagua. However, he reassured the public that the former DP had emerged from the ordeal unscathed. “This was nothing short of an assassination attempt,” Thang’wa asserted. “The people’s Deputy President is safe and unharmed. We owe our safety to the brave people of Limuru. Let it be clear: we will…

Syokimau MCA Daniel Mutinda faced public outrage after residents compelled him to walk through muddy, stagnant water to highlight their frustration with the poor state of roads in the area. The incident occurred on the Syokimau-Katani Road, a vital link for many residents that has been plagued by neglect and worsened by heavy rains. The road’s condition has caused immense inconvenience, with vehicles frequently getting stuck and nearby homes flooding. Residents expressed anger at the MCA’s perceived inaction and demanded immediate solutions​. Videos circulating online show residents confronting the MCA, insisting that he personally experience the challenges they endure daily.…

During a recent burial ceremony in Limuru, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua made strong remarks criticizing President William Ruto. Gachagua accused Ruto of betraying the Mount Kenya region, alleging that the president had not fulfilled promises made to the community. He emphasized that the region had played a pivotal role in securing Ruto’s presidency and insisted that gratitude should be reciprocated in concrete actions, not just words. Gachagua’s sentiments come against the backdrop of growing tensions within the Kenya Kwanza administration, where factions loyal to Ruto and Gachagua are becoming increasingly evident​. Gachagua’s speech also alluded to his perception of…

Kenyans have expressed mixed reactions following the graduation of beauty queen Ruth Kamande, who was convicted of stabbing her boyfriend 25 times and sentenced to life imprisonment, with a law degree from Lang’ata Women’s Prison during a vibrant graduation ceremony. Ruth Kamande, an inmate at Lang’ata Women’s Prison, was sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of first-degree murder by the Nairobi High Court in 2015, for fatally stabbing her boyfriend 25 times. During the ceremony, she graduated with a law degree and expressed her gratitude to the Kenya Prison Service, the University of London, and the Justice Defenders…

Its a relief for a father whose daughter stood on trial and accused him of defilement after the same daughter, now an adult confessed having framed him after serving 21 years in jail. Daniel Wanyeki Gachoka has been in jail at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison where he was convicted on two counts of incest in 2007 against his own daughters who stood on trial and testified against him claiming he had sexually defiled them. Reports indicate that his two daughters were coached by their grandmother who is Daniel’s mother in law, their uncle, who is Daniel’s brother and a police…

Drama Unfolds as Armed Men Try to Abduct Man Known for Retrieving Kware Dumpsite Bodies Chaos erupted on Wednesday morning after a group of heavily armed men attempted to abduct a man who gained public attention months ago for retrieving bodies from the Kware dumpsite. Reports from the Mukuru Community Justice Center revealed that the armed men, believed to be police officers, tried to seize the man while he was at Kware Rapture Church. “Pastor Wa Vijana, one of the volunteers in the #MukuruDarkestHour rescue mission, was saved by members of the public as unknown men, suspected to be police…

Shock and grief have gripped Kenya’s legal fraternity after a prominent Nairobi lawyer tragically collapsed and died moments after attending a court session. Reports indicate that Dr. Wilfred Mutubwa, the Vice Chairperson of the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal, suffered a sudden collapse and passed away immediately after representing a client in court. At the time of his passing, Dr. Mutubwa was also serving as the Dean of the School of Law at Mount Kenya University. His unexpected death has left his family and colleagues reeling, struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss. Chief Justice Martha Koome confirmed the…

Kenya’s economic situation has been a topic of heated debate, with many citizens expressing frustration over the rising cost of living attributed to recent tax policies. President William Ruto’s government has introduced a controversial tax bill aimed at addressing the country’s growing debt, which now stands at over $70 billion, nearly 67% of the GDP. The new measures, which include doubling fuel taxes to 16% and increasing income tax rates, have significantly impacted households already struggling with high inflation and unemployment rates. Many feel the burden disproportionately affects the poor, despite the government’s argument that the taxes are necessary to…

Tensions erupted in Rongo Town during ODM party primaries as supporters of rival factions clashed, disrupting the event. The altercation reportedly began when accusations of favoritism and irregularities in the nomination process were voiced by one group, escalating into a heated exchange. The chaos saw party loyalists split into two camps, each supporting different aspirants, leading to physical confrontations that caused injuries and property damage. Such incidents have raised concerns about the party’s ability to maintain order during the highly competitive nomination process​. The violence disrupted business activities in Rongo Town as crowds poured into the streets, some chanting slogans…