Author: Journalist Benedict

A Malindi court has officially allowed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to exhume bodies believed to be buried in shallow graves in the Binzaro area of Makongeni, Malindi. The court order marks a major step forward in the investigation into a suspected religious cult operating in the region. According to a statement released on Wednesday, July 30, by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP), Resident Magistrate Irene Thamara approved the DCI’s request to begin exhumation at the suspected burial site. This was done to support ongoing investigations into what authorities believe is a case involving a…

Transporters and vehicle owners working across the East African region are threatening to launch mass protests over Tanzania’s recent decision to bar foreign nationals from holding key job positions within its borders. This ban, which has directly impacted many Kenyans, is being criticized as a threat to livelihoods and a setback to regional cooperation. In a strongly worded statement, the transporters—especially those in the tourism and cross-border travel sectors—called on the East African Community (EAC) and the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) to step in and take decisive action. They argued that Tanzania’s decision goes against the spirit and commitments…

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has called on the Kenyan government to take strong retaliatory action against Tanzania following a controversial move by President Samia Suluhu’s administration. Tanzania recently imposed restrictions that prevent Kenyans from opening certain businesses within its borders, a decision that has sparked concern and criticism from Kenyan leaders. In a statement released on Wednesday, July 30, Senator Cherargei urged President William Ruto’s administration to respond firmly by banning all Tanzanian-owned businesses operating in Kenya. He also demanded the removal of Tanzanian nationals, particularly street beggars, who he claimed have flooded major towns and cities across the country.…

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has made a new appointment at the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA), naming former Kibwezi Member of Parliament, Professor Phillip Kaloki, as the new Chairperson of the RBA Board. Kaloki officially replaces lawyer Nelson Havi, with the change taking effect from July 30, 2025. This new development was formally published in the Kenya Gazette. According to the Gazette notice, “In exercise of the powers granted under Section 6(1) of the Retirement Benefits Act, the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury appoints, under paragraph (a), Prof. Phillip Kaloki to serve as Chairperson of the Board of the…

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…