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The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), also known as the Office of the Ombudsman, has summoned Chief Justice Martha Koome along with ten members of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The summons were issued after the JSC failed to address and publicly disclose complaints of maladministration lodged against judges, judicial officers, and Judiciary staff, as previously ordered by the Ombudsman. According to the directive, the ten members are required to appear before the Ombudsman on Monday, March 24, and Tuesday, March 25, to respond to the allegations. Background of the Summons This move by the Ombudsman is unprecedented and comes…

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has strongly criticized President William Ruto’s administration, accusing it of failing to address key issues affecting Kenyans. Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, February 28, Odinga slammed the government for poor leadership, alleging that corruption remains rampant despite repeated calls for action. He claimed that Ruto’s administration had shown little commitment to tackling the vice, which continues to drain the country’s resources. The former Azimio leader also raised alarm over the growing cases of abductions in the country. He accused the government of failing to protect citizens, stating that despite ongoing complaints and demands…

Karen Nyamu Issues Warning to Kenyans Over SHA Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has cautioned Kenyans against inviting her to fundraisers unless they have registered for the Social Health Authority (SHA). Speaking to residents of Embu County on Friday, Nyamu emphasized the importance of supporting government programs like SHA. She warned that those who continue to reject such initiatives should not expect her financial contributions at their events. Nyamu was addressing mourners during a requiem mass in Embu when she took the opportunity to promote SHA registration. However, her message was met with strong resistance from the crowd, who openly expressed…

Former MP and Assistant Minister Willy Rotich Kamuren Passes Away Former Baringo North MP Willy Rotich Kamuren has passed away while undergoing treatment in Nairobi on Friday, February 28. Reports indicate that Kamuren was receiving medical care at a Nairobi hospital when he passed on. Kamuren was a well-known politician and businessman who played a significant role in shaping politics in Baringo County. His contributions to leadership and development in the region have left a lasting impact. He began his political career in 1963, making history as the first Member of Parliament (MP) for Baringo East, now known as Tiaty…

Dairy farmers in Uasin Gishu now have an alternative way to pay school fees for their children—using milk instead of money. This comes after Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary (CS) Wycliffe Oparanya officially launched the Maziwa ni School Fees Program, an initiative designed to help reduce school dropouts by easing the financial burden on parents. The program, which is currently being piloted at Tuiyo Farmers Cooperative, allows farmers in the Farmers Cooperative Society (FCS) to pay school fees through milk deliveries. CS Oparanya emphasized that the initiative not only ensures uninterrupted education for children but also strengthens cooperative societies by encouraging increased…

The Kenyan government is in discussions with an Indian firm and an investment platform supported by African governments and the African Development Bank (AfDB) to take over the power transmission project previously awarded to the Adani Group. As part of the legal process, the government is expediting negotiations on compensation and other key aspects of the project. According to Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO), an agreement with the two companies is expected to be signed next month. In a statement released on Friday, February 28, KETRACO confirmed that Africa50, an investment initiative under the AfDB, and the Power Grid…

Court Suspends President Ruto’s University Transformation Plan The High Court has temporarily stopped the implementation of a two-year transformation plan for the University of Nairobi (UON), which was introduced following a directive by President William Ruto. The court order, issued on Friday, February 28, means that the ambitious reforms aimed at addressing the financial crisis facing the institution will not proceed until a pending petition is heard and determined. The decision comes after a Cabinet announcement on December 17, revealing that UON had rolled out a major restructuring plan to tackle financial difficulties threatening its operations. However, the Universities Academic…

President William Ruto has dismissed the recent launch of Martha Karua’s People’s Liberation Party (PLP) in Meru County, accusing opposition leaders of using the event to attack him instead of focusing on their political agenda. Speaking in Taita Taveta County on Friday, February 28, Ruto hit out at opposition figures who attended the event, including Karua, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka. He questioned their motives, arguing that instead of discussing policies and solutions for Kenyans, they spent most of their time criticizing his leadership. “I saw some people trying to launch a political party yesterday,…

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has dismissed widespread reports alleging that he called for the dismissal of 3,800 Nairobi County employees. Instead, he clarified that he supports better wages for the workers and even proposed that their salaries be doubled. The misleading claims circulating online suggested that Babu Owino had demanded the sacking of the 3,800 Green Army staff members employed by the Nairobi City County Government. These workers play a crucial role in environmental management, keeping Nairobi clean by handling garbage collection and maintaining public spaces under the Green Nairobi Department. A viral post, which originated from…

KRA Under Scrutiny Over Theft of 9.6 Million Excise Stamps The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is facing tough questions following the reported theft of 9,686,358 excise stamps, raising fears of increased tax evasion and the possible spread of counterfeit goods in the Kenyan market. On Thursday, Nominated Senator Miraj Abdulrahman called on the Senate’s Standing Committee on Finance and Budget to investigate the matter thoroughly. She urged the committee to probe whether a tax evasion syndicate had infiltrated KRA’s systems, potentially compromising the government’s efforts to collect revenue. The senator is demanding that KRA provide clear answers to the public,…