Author: Journalist Benedict

The Governor of Elgeyo Marakwet County, Wesley Rotich, is now at the center of investigations after serious concerns were raised about irregular spending and questionable staffing decisions within the county government. The Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations is preparing to launch a full probe into the matter following a formal request from area Senator William Kisang. Appearing before the Senate committee on Tuesday, July 22, Senator Kisang laid out a string of accusations against the governor’s administration. He questioned the transparency and legality of hiring practices, staff promotions, and payroll operations handled by the Elgeyo Marakwet County Public…

Former Chief Justice David Maraga, who is in the race for Kenya’s presidency in the upcoming general elections, has shared an important update on the progress of his people-powered campaign. In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 23, Maraga revealed that his technical team is currently upgrading the campaign’s digital infrastructure—an improvement that may result in occasional system outages. He expressed heartfelt appreciation to the thousands of Kenyans who have already shown their support by contributing to the movement. Maraga explained that the rapid growth and overwhelming support from the public had made it necessary to enhance the platform’s capacity…

A British woman has officially written to Inspector General Japhet Koome, DCI boss Mohamed Amin, and Interior PS Raymond Omollo, accusing police officers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) of unlawfully detaining her in connection with a long-standing family property dispute. According to the complaint, the incident happened on July 15, when the woman, accompanied by her husband and two young children, was stopped at passport control. Despite showing a valid High Court order, she claims she was taken into custody by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and held in a small office for over eight hours.…

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has strongly denied claims of a secret plot to remove his deputy, McDonald Mariga, from his role as FKF Vice President. In an official statement released on Tuesday, July 22, Mohammed dismissed the viral reports as baseless rumours. He clarified that a social media post circulating the claims — which suggested that Mariga had been quietly replaced by National Executive Committee (NEC) member Abdalla Yusuf — was completely fake and should be disregarded. Mohammed assured the public that the Federation remains fully committed to upholding its constitution, which clearly outlines how the organization…

Information, Communication, and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has firmly denied allegations that President William Ruto is meddling in key decisions within his ministry, particularly when it comes to hiring or firing top officials. Kabogo was responding directly to accusations made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who had alleged that President Ruto personally instructed Kabogo to dismiss former ICT Authority CEO Stanley Kamanguya along with the board members who renewed his contract. But according to Kabogo, that claim is entirely false and misleading. Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, July 22, Kabogo made it clear that he…

Members of Parliament have raised serious concerns about the way the Cooperative Societies Liquidation Fund is being run, especially since it has been operating for years without a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or a formal board of directors. The lack of proper leadership and structure has sparked fears over possible mismanagement of billions of shillings meant to protect SACCO members’ savings. This comes after it was revealed that thousands of retired civil servants—who had faithfully saved through SACCOs during their careers—have not received their dues, leaving them empty-handed despite years of contributions. During a session held at Parliament Buildings on…

People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has come forward with fresh revelations about a private phone conversation she had with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. In the call, she strongly urged him to reconsider his involvement with President William Ruto’s administration and to step away from supporting it. Speaking during an interview on NTV on Wednesday, July 23, Karua disclosed that she had personally contacted the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader not once, but twice. The first call was made to share a confidential message. The second one, however, was more personal and confrontational—she asked Raila to reflect deeply…

Audit Report Uncovers Lapses in CBK’s Procurement Process for Currency Printing Contract. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is facing public and institutional criticism after an internal audit revealed several flaws in the way it handled a Ksh14.5 billion currency printing deal with a foreign company. The deal, which was processed through a special classified procurement channel, has raised eyebrows over whether the legal procedures were properly followed and if there was sufficient oversight in place. According to a detailed report by the Auditor General, CBK signed the contract on April 22, 2024, using the classified procurement method, as permitted…

A former Member of Parliament and founder of Mediheal Hospital, Swarup Mishra, is now at the center of a serious criminal investigation after an independent committee recommended his arrest and prosecution for allegedly participating in illegal organ trafficking activities. The 13-member investigative team, which was set up to look into questionable organ and tissue transplant procedures at Mediheal, presented its final report to Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Tuesday, July 22. In the report, the task force accused Mishra of being part of a global organ trafficking network that allegedly operated through his hospital. According to the findings, there…

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has caused a fresh political stir after stating he would willingly resign if the party leadership asked him to do so. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Tuesday night, Sifuna addressed ongoing internal tensions within the party and growing public criticism surrounding ODM’s recent cooperation with the ruling Kenya Kwanza administration. He acknowledged that his continued opposition to the handshake between ODM and Kenya Kwanza has put him at odds with some party loyalists. “If the leadership of ODM were to ask me to step down as Secretary General, I…