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Drama was witnessed at Parliament Buildings after Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki reportedly left the premises moments before he was scheduled to appear before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) on Tuesday, February 3. The governor had been invited to respond to several audit concerns touching on the use of county funds during the 2024/25 financial year, but events took an unexpected turn when he failed to show up for the session. According to reports from Parliament, Governor Njuki had already arrived and was waiting in a room assigned to him together with members of his delegation. However, shortly…

Sifuna Dismisses Claims of Leaving ODM Amid Rising Internal Party Tensions Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has firmly dismissed reports suggesting that he is planning to resign from his position as the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General or leave the party altogether, even as political tensions continue to grow within the opposition outfit. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Tuesday night, Sifuna addressed the ongoing speculation surrounding his political future, making it clear that he remains fully committed to ODM. The senator rejected claims that he was considering joining the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), a political…

Govt Announces New Dates for Ksh22,000 Youth Payments Under NYOTA Programme The government has announced new dates for the final phase of payments under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme, with thousands of young people expected to benefit in the coming days. According to the latest schedule, the disbursement of funds will take place between Thursday, February 5, and Thursday, February 12, targeting youths in several counties across the country. This phase of the programme will cover beneficiaries from Kilifi, Lamu, Tana River, Mombasa, Kwale, Taita Taveta, Mandera, Wajir, and Garissa counties. The government says the payments are…

Ruto Announces Proposed PAYE Tax Reduction for Low and Middle-Income Earners President William Ruto has announced new tax proposals that could see many salaried Kenyans pay less Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax if approved by Parliament. Under the proposed changes, employees earning up to Ksh50,000 per month would benefit from a reduction in the PAYE rate, which the government plans to lower from the current 30 per cent to 25 per cent. The President made the announcement on Wednesday while addressing United Democratic Alliance (UDA) aspirants during a meeting held at State House in Nairobi. He explained that the…

Former LSK President Nelson Havi Joins Gachagua’s DCP Ahead of 2027 Elections Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has officially joined the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), a political party associated with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, marking a significant political development as early preparations for the 2027 general elections begin to take shape. Havi formalised his entry into the party on Wednesday, February 4, after he was photographed together with Gachagua at the DCP party offices located in Lavington, Nairobi. The senior lawyer was seen wearing party-branded attire, signalling his full commitment to the new…

Machakos Senator Agnes Kavindu Muthama and her family have been thrown into deep mourning following the sudden death of her son, Moses Nduya Muthama. The heartbreaking news has shocked leaders, friends, and residents across Machakos County and the country at large, with many sending messages of comfort and support to the grieving family during this difficult period. According to early reports, Moses is said to have collapsed on the evening of Wednesday, February 4, after experiencing breathing complications. Family members and those around him reportedly rushed to seek urgent medical attention, but efforts to save his life were unsuccessful. He…

High Court Delivers Another Setback to President Ruto Over Advisory Appointments The High Court has dealt President William Ruto another major legal blow after dismissing fresh applications that sought to suspend an earlier ruling which stopped the appointment of presidential advisers. The court found that the issues raised in the new applications had already been fully addressed and decided, leaving no room for reconsideration. In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, February 3, Justice Bahati Mwamuye said the respondents and interested parties were simply repeating arguments that the court had already examined in detail. He ruled that the applications were res…

Government to Deploy KDF and NIS in Four Counties to Tackle Insecurity The government has announced plans to deploy the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the National Intelligence Service (NIS) in Isiolo, Laikipia, Samburu, and Meru counties as part of intensified efforts to curb cattle rustling and banditry in the region. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen made the announcement while speaking during a security meeting in Isiolo on Tuesday, February 3. He said the move follows direct instructions from President William Ruto and is aimed at restoring peace in areas that have suffered persistent insecurity for years. Murkomen explained that…

NPS Rejects Claims Linking Boda Boda Riders to Burning of PSVs, Points to Criminal Gangs The National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed claims that boda boda riders are behind the recent wave of Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) being set on fire across the country. Police have instead blamed criminal elements who allegedly take advantage of protests and unrest to carry out the destructive acts. Speaking on Monday, February 2, Senior Superintendent of Police Boniface Otieno explained that ongoing investigations have revealed a different picture from what is widely believed by the public. He clarified that while boda boda riders are…

ODM Deputy Leader Urges President Ruto to Guarantee Safety of Gachagua and Opposition Leaders Mombasa Governor and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Deputy Party Leader Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir has urged the national government to ensure the safety and freedom of opposition leaders, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, especially if they decide to organise demonstrations over recent cases of alleged police brutality. Speaking in Mombasa on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Nassir strongly criticised the recent police raid at Witima ACK Church, saying it was unacceptable for security officers to target places of worship. He described churches as sacred spaces that should…