Author: Judith Mwaura

In a recent incident at Juba International Airport in South Sudan, a herd of goats wandered onto the runway, causing significant disruption. The situation escalated when an Ethiopian Airlines flight was forced to abort its landing to avoid the animals. This event has raised serious concerns about airport security and the effectiveness of measures to prevent such occurrences. Following the incident, airport authorities detained several goats that had strayed onto the tarmac. The owner of nine of these goats was located and cautioned to keep her animals restrained. However, other goats remained in detention as their owners had not come…

The government has announced major reforms to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) aimed at modernising the country’s social security system. Several new initiatives will be introduced to make the fund more efficient and accessible, especially for people in remote areas who have been underrepresented in social security coverage. As part of a pilot programme, the NSSF plans to launch a mobile-based registration system. This initiative will allow people in underserved areas to easily enrol and contribute to the fund using their mobile phones, making social security services more inclusive. Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of delivery management, Eliud…

Human Rights Watch Africa has revealed that a special government security unit is behind the rising cases of abductions in Kenya. During the release of its 35th World Report, the lobby group linked the surge in abductions to a security team called the Operations Support Unit (OSU). The activists compared OSU to the previously disbanded Special Squad Unit (SSU), which operated during former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration. They argued that the OSU mirrors the SSU’s operations and structure, despite the SSU being officially dissolved. Speaking at the event, Human Rights Watch Africa Director Otsieno Namwaya claimed the OSU is based…

The push to remove Chief Justice (CJ) Martha Koome and several Supreme Court judges is gaining momentum after starting as a social media discussion among a group of lawyers accusing them of corruption and misconduct. CJ Koome’s position now appears uncertain following the Judicial Service Commission’s (JSC) decision to initiate formal proceedings that could lead to her removal. This step was taken after the commission received a petition from lawyer Nelson Havi, calling for the removal of the Chief Justice along with other Supreme Court judges. On Thursday, January 16, JSC Vice Chairperson Isaac Ruto confirmed receipt of the petition…

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s family is mourning the death of Kibathi Muigai, a well-known businessman and veteran rally driver. Kibathi, who was a first cousin to the retired president, passed away last week at the age of 72. The announcement of his death was made public through a newspaper notice, which stated, “With sadness and acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing on of Kibathi Muigai on January 10, 2025.” Kibathi, widely referred to as “Wa Ngina,” was a prominent member of the Kenyatta family and had a strong presence in both business and motorsport. He was a brother…

Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba has been suspended from Parliament for six months after the High Court upheld the Senate’s decision to take disciplinary action against her. High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi supported the Senate’s stance, emphasizing that Orwoba was given a fair chance to defend herself before the Powers and Privileges Committee but chose not to participate. Judge Mugambi, in his ruling, clarified that Senator Orwoba had the opportunity to present her case, including raising any preliminary objections, but instead walked out on the committee without making her defense. As a result, the court dismissed her petition, stating there was…

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has criticized former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for reportedly supporting Governor Johnson Sakaja’s bid for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the 2027 elections. Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, January 16, Babu expressed disappointment, claiming his loyalty to Raila had not been acknowledged or appreciated despite years of standing by the opposition leader. He questioned Raila’s decision, pointing out that Sakaja had never genuinely supported Odinga’s political ambitions since his 2007 presidential run up to the 2022 elections. Babu accused Sakaja of shifting political allegiances for personal gain, stating that Sakaja’s current support for…

Al-Shabaab has released a video showing a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier who has been held captive for nine years, prompting his family to plead with the government for help in securing his release. Sergeant Abdullahi Issa Ibrahim was among the soldiers captured during the Al-Shabaab attack on the Kenyan-operated AMISOM army base in El-Adde, Somalia, on January 15, 2016. His family had believed he was dead for years, but their hopes have been revived after a new video surfaced showing Abdullahi appealing to the government for assistance in bringing him home. In the footage, the 61-year-old sergeant shares his…

There was a dramatic incident at Globe Roundabout in Nairobi on Tuesday, January 14, when a police officer was arrested for allegedly attempting to solicit a bribe and assaulting a fellow officer. According to a police report shared with Kenyans.co.ke, the officer in question is a Deputy Officer Commanding Station (DOCS) at Mavindini Police Station in Makueni County. The officer reportedly tried to extort a bribe from a motorist. The incident occurred when the officer, who was dressed in full police uniform, stopped a woman driving a Toyota Axio around 10:00 am. The officer accused the woman of obstructing traffic,…

We will tell you about the final chord of the tournament, which the reliable bookmaker 1xBet has been supporting as the general sponsor for the second year. The real final The sell-out at Panpaper Ilala Stadium for the 2024 Waziri Supercup final paid off with uncompromising competition similar to the Africa Cup of Nations decisive game. Only in a penalty shootout did Compel FC, a representative of Kenya’s second-tier division, break the resistance of Lugulu FC and become the winners. Additional motivation for the finalists was the presence of former Inter, Parma, and Real Sociedad forward McDonald Mariga, as well…