Author: Journalist Benedict

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has clarified that only motorists with outdated or incorrect vehicle details need to take action following its latest directive on updating vehicle records and duty status. In a follow-up statement on Wednesday morning, NTSA explained that the notice it issued on July 29 was aimed specifically at vehicle owners who had either never updated their information or who had submitted incorrect details in the past. Motorists whose records are already accurate and up to date do not need to go through the process again. This clarification comes after confusion erupted among some vehicle…

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially declared that Kenyans can no longer recall Members of Parliament (MPs) — at least for now — due to a legal void created by a 2017 High Court ruling. In a statement released on Wednesday, July 30, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon explained that the ruling had rendered the recall process invalid. According to the court, specific parts of the Elections Act 2011 — the sections outlining how and why MPs can be recalled — were declared unconstitutional because they unfairly discriminated against certain leaders. This legal verdict stems from the case…

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced a major government crackdown on suspected drug lords, stating that the state will now begin freezing their bank accounts as soon as they are arrested. Speaking on Wednesday, July 30, Murkomen pointed out that drug trafficking has become such a highly profitable business that many of those arrested easily dodge justice. Despite being slapped with huge fines, he noted, they often pay the amounts immediately and regain their freedom, only to return to the same illegal trade. “Some counties have reported cases where drug barons are arrested, fined around Ksh1 million, pay instantly,…

A Kenyan citizen named John Mweha has officially asked the government to move the remains of Kenya’s founding President, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, from the Parliament grounds in Nairobi to his rural ancestral home in Gatundu, Kiambu County. In a letter dated July 29 and addressed to the Ministry of Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage, Mweha argued that the current resting place of the former president lies within a space meant for parliamentary affairs. According to him, this setting may not align with African customs, where tradition emphasizes that the dead—especially elders—should rest among their kin in their ancestral land.…

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has finally spoken out following backlash from some members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) over the nomination of Harold Kipchumba as a nominated Member of Parliament. Kipchumba was picked to take over the seat formerly held by John Mbadi, who is now serving as the Treasury Cabinet Secretary. A section of ODM youth leaders strongly opposed Kipchumba’s nomination, claiming that Mbadi had been chosen to represent the “workers” category in Parliament, and therefore his replacement should come from the same category. They insisted that John Ketora, who was also listed under the…

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has come under fire for linking recent anti-government protesters to terrorism, with Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo strongly criticizing his remarks. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV, Odhiambo firmly stated that only the courts have the power to determine whether someone is a terrorist, not politicians or Cabinet secretaries. She emphasized that legal processes must be followed, regardless of the nature of the accusations. Murkomen had earlier accused LSK of siding with what he called “terrorists” after the organization challenged the heavy terrorism charges and strict bail terms imposed on demonstrators…

CBK Returns to Interbank Rate in New Loan Pricing Approach The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has introduced a major change in how banks set interest rates on loans. Instead of using the Central Bank Rate (CBR) as the main guide, CBK has now directed lenders to go back to using the interbank rate as the key benchmark. This interbank rate reflects the cost at which banks lend money to one another and is considered more responsive to real-time market conditions. In a notice sent to all commercial banks, CBK announced that interest rates on loans will now follow a…

Hundreds of small-scale business owners in Kakamega County have been left stranded and counting heavy losses after the national government, on Tuesday, July 29, kicked off a major demolition exercise targeting their workspaces. The affected areas included Khayega Market in Shinyalu Constituency, where multiple shops and stalls were flattened to pave the way for the expansion of the Kisumu-Kakamega highway. Authorities explained that the demolitions were aimed at clearing the road reserve, which is vital for the ongoing infrastructure project. According to officials, the traders had earlier been served with eviction notices but ignored the directive to vacate. As a…

A couple from Kajiado County is going through a painful ordeal after their one-year-old son was mistakenly admitted to a private hospital in Eastleigh, Nairobi, despite having been referred to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) for specialized care. The heartbreaking turn of events began when the baby, who had initially gone for a routine surgical procedure, experienced complications at a local hospital in Kajiado. During the procedure, the surgeon allegedly asked the parents to pay Ksh5,000 for a catheter, claiming the hospital lacked some essential medical supplies. Following the operation, the child reportedly received an overdose of anaesthesia. His heart stopped…

The National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI-K) has released alarming data showing that five types of cancer—breast, cervical, prostate, oesophageal, and colorectal—are the main causes of cancer-related deaths in the country. These were termed the “Big Five” by NCI-K Chairperson Dr. Timothy Olweny, who called for immediate and stronger action to prevent these cancers from spreading further and claiming more lives. Speaking on Wednesday, July 29, Olweny stressed the importance of prevention as the most effective way to tackle the growing cancer crisis. He pointed out that while breast and cervical cancers primarily affect women, prostate cancer is exclusive to…