Author: Journalist Benedict
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has clarified that it does not have direct constitutional authority to control or close the many unauthorized bank accounts opened by county governments across the country. Appearing before the Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on Thursday, July 24, CBK Governor Dr. Kamau Thugge stated that although CBK is the official regulator of banks in Kenya, its powers are limited when it comes to how county governments manage their finances — especially the growing number of accounts they open in commercial banks. He emphasized that the only way to resolve the issue…
Treasury CS John Mbadi Declares: Kenya Can No Longer Afford Free Education Kenyan parents are facing tough times ahead after Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced that the government can no longer support fully free primary and secondary education. While speaking before the National Assembly’s Education Committee on July 24, CS Mbadi explained that the free education model has become unsustainable. He blamed the rising number of students enrolling in schools and tight government finances as the key reasons for the shift. “The number of learners has grown significantly, yet the available resources have not increased at the same pace,”…
Kenyans who save through SACCOs (Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations) could soon face tighter rules, as lawmakers propose a new law designed to increase oversight and improve financial safety after the shocking financial crisis at KUSCCO. The Sacco Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, aims to reform how large cooperative groups, known as secondary SACCOs, manage funds and offer shared financial services. This move follows the collapse of KUSCCO, which was at the center of a Ksh15 billion financial scandal earlier this year. New Category to Monitor Shared SACCO Funds The Bill introduces a…
Kenyan blogger and activist Ndiang’ui Kinyagia has told the court that he fears for his life and is asking for legal protection. He appeared at the Milimani Law Courts on Thursday, July 24, where he made a heartfelt plea to the judge, requesting not to be arrested so that he could work on his legal response with his lawyers. “Your honour, I kindly ask the court to protect me from being arrested. I need time to go through my affidavit together with my lawyers, Kibe Mungai and Wahome Thuku,” Ndiang’ui stated during the court session. Previously, the court had issued…
A fresh report by real estate firm Hass Consult has shed light on land price trends around Nairobi, revealing where Kenyans are quickly buying land and where prices are rising or falling. According to the Hass Land Price Indices for the second quarter of the year—covering April to June—some areas have seen sharp price hikes, while others have recorded notable drops. The report shows that land prices in Nairobi’s satellite towns of Thika and Kiambu have dropped in the past three months. In Thika, land prices fell by 0.2%, while Kiambu experienced a 0.4% dip. Currently, one acre of land…
The High Court has issued a new ruling that blocks any attempt to arrest or prosecute Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, offering him temporary legal protection as a corruption case against him continues. Justice Chacha Mwita granted a conservatory order that prevents both the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) from arresting or charging the governor while the matter is still being heard in court. “In the meantime, a conservatory order is issued, stopping the respondents from arresting or taking the petitioner to court based on investigations in this case until September…
Just six months after the death of Moses Malulu Injendi, who served as the Member of Parliament for Malava Constituency, the race to replace him is already drawing intense competition. A staggering 30 hopefuls have officially declared their intention to vie for the vacant seat, turning Malava into one of the most watched political hotspots in the country. The recently reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is expected to announce the official date for the by-election soon. With a growing list of candidates from various backgrounds, the political temperature in the area is already rising. The list of aspirants…
KANU Dismisses Claims That Gideon Moi Is Backing President Ruto The Kenya African National Union (KANU) party has come out strongly to reject reports suggesting that its chairman, Gideon Moi, is supporting President William Ruto’s government. In a detailed statement issued on Thursday, July 24, KANU addressed a widely circulated video clip that appeared to portray Gideon Moi as aligning himself with the current regime. The party dismissed these claims as completely false and misleading. KANU clarified that the video being shared online was recorded back in 2021—well before President Ruto assumed office—and has been taken out of context. They…
Westlands Among Areas Seeing a Decline in Rental Prices Rental costs in several Nairobi suburbs and nearby satellite towns went down slightly during the second quarter of 2025, covering the months of April to June. According to the latest Hass Property Price Indices, released on Thursday by Hass Consult, a prominent Kenyan real estate company, a number of Nairobi estates recorded a dip in rent prices. Some of the key areas that saw this decline include Muthaiga, Westlands, Kilimani, and Runda. Rent prices in these estates fell by 2.7%, 1.7%, 1.2%, and 0.1% respectively. The report highlighted that, overall, rental…
A police constable named Jackson Kipkoech Konga has been sentenced to 30 years in prison by the Nakuru High Court for fatally shooting his senior officer, Sergeant Christopher Kimeli. The tragic incident happened on August 8, 2023, at the K9 Unit based in Nakuru East Sub-County after a heated exchange between the two officers. What Happened on the Day of the Shooting? During the court proceedings, Konga admitted that on that fateful morning, a disagreement broke out after Sergeant Kimeli questioned how he had handled two suspects brought in overnight. At the time, Konga was on night duty guarding Gate…