Author: Journalist Benedict
Kenya’s lawmakers have once again opened up the debate on whether prisoners should be allowed conjugal visits, as part of a new push for long-overdue prison reforms. The renewed call came on Thursday, September 11, when the Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional Implementation Oversight (CIOC) toured Kaloleni Main Prison in Kilifi County. Conjugal Rights as Human Dignity According to the MPs, recognising conjugal rights is not just about private family matters—it is also about restoring human dignity, improving rehabilitation, and helping inmates reconnect with their loved ones while serving sentences. Committee chair and Suba South MP Caroli Omondi explained that conjugal…
The government has rolled out a new set of proposals aimed at bringing order and accountability to Kenya’s boda boda sector, following rising concerns over indiscipline, lawlessness, and mob justice linked to some operators. The announcement came after a high-level meeting held in Nairobi on Thursday, chaired by Nairobi Regional Police Commander George Seda, and attended by senior police chiefs as well as officials from the National Boda Boda Association. Introduction of County-Specific Uniforms One of the most striking measures adopted is the proposal to introduce county-specific uniforms for all boda boda riders. According to Commander Seda, the uniforms will…
The shocking killing of Nairobi lawyer Kyalo Mbobu along Magadi Road has left many Kenyans asking one key question: if it was clear that he had been shot, why was a post-mortem examination still necessary? On Thursday, September 11, Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor confirmed what most already suspected—that Mbobu died from severe bleeding and extensive injuries caused by multiple gunshot wounds. But the role of a post-mortem goes far beyond simply stating the obvious. In fact, such examinations are a vital legal, medical, and investigative step, especially in homicide cases. Here’s why a post-mortem was unavoidable in Mbobu’s case—and why…
A Kenyan teacher has brought pride to the country after being recognized as Africa’s best teacher. Jepkosgei Chemoiwa, a Mathematics and Physics teacher from Emining Boys High School in Mogotio, Baringo County, has won the prestigious African Union (AU) Continental Teacher Prize, an award supported by UNESCO’s International Institute for Capacity Building. Chemoiwa clinched the continental award after beating numerous other nominees from across Africa. The annual prize is designed to honour outstanding teachers who not only deliver academic excellence but also inspire their students, uplift fellow educators, uphold strong moral values, and positively impact their schools and communities. With…
A postmortem has confirmed that prominent Nairobi lawyer, Kyalo Mbobu, died after suffering multiple gunshot wounds that led to massive bleeding and fatal injuries. Chief Government Pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor revealed on Thursday, September 11, that Mbobu had been shot eight times in the brutal attack that has left the nation in shock. According to Dr. Oduor, pathologists were able to recover two bullets lodged inside Mbobu’s body. Interestingly, this finding comes even as police earlier disclosed that some spent cartridges were missing from the lawyer’s vehicle, raising questions about the shooting. The lawyer met his tragic end on the…
The National Construction Authority (NCA) has ordered the demolition of a four-storey building under construction in the Gitaru area, Kiambu County, after it was found to be dangerously unstable and at risk of collapsing. In a statement released on Thursday, September 11, NCA’s Executive Director Maurice Akech confirmed that the Kiambu County Government had already issued a demolition permit a day earlier, on Tuesday, September 10. This came after NCA’s Quality Assurance team, during a routine inspection on September 8, discovered that the structure was being put up using poor-quality materials including weak concrete, sand, coarse aggregates, reinforcement steel, and…
The Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) has raised serious concern over what it describes as a disturbing failure in the Social Health Authority (SHA) system. According to the lobby group, several hospitals that had earlier been suspended for fraud investigations and compliance breaches have mysteriously regained access to the SHA portal. In a statement issued on Thursday, RUPHA claimed that the facilities — which had been blacklisted due to questionable dealings — were quietly reinstated in the last 24 hours. Officials from the association linked the development to a “system bug” within SHA’s digital platform. “Over…
American trucking heavyweight Werner Enterprises has officially dismissed claims that it is hiring Kenyan truck drivers for jobs in the United States. The clarification comes after heated debate following the signing of a Labour Mobility and Diaspora Support Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Kenyan government and the U.S. State of Nebraska. Werner, a freight and logistics company headquartered in Nebraska, issued a firm statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, September 10, denying any involvement in recruitment drives. “Werner has not signed or even discussed any agreement for the recruitment of Kenyan truck drivers to the United States. Any…
Kenya’s tourism industry has once again taken the spotlight on the global stage after two of its most iconic destinations — Solio Lodge and Giraffe Manor — were named among the world’s top travel experiences in the Forbes Travel Guide 2025 Edge List. The prestigious list, released on Thursday, September 11, featured only 20 attractions across 15 countries, with Kenya emerging as one of just two African nations to make the cut. The Forbes Edge List celebrates exceptional hotels, resorts, and cruises that are reshaping the future of travel. Honourees are evaluated based on four key principles, including uniqueness, innovation,…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has disclosed fresh details in the ongoing investigations into the shocking murder of prominent lawyer Kyalo Mbobu, who was gunned down along Magadi Road in Nairobi. Speaking to the press in Migori County on Thursday afternoon, Murkomen revealed that detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) had already identified several persons of interest connected to the Tuesday evening killing. He confirmed that some of them were already being interrogated, while more individuals were being profiled for possible involvement. According to the CS, the breakthrough came after multiple witnesses stepped forward to share crucial information,…