Author: Lorren Aliwa

Gospel artiste and pastor Linet Munyali, popularly known as Size 8, has announced the end of her 11-year marriage to DJ Mo. In a heartfelt message shared on her Instagram Stories on August 1, 2024, Size 8 confirmed that she is embracing single life, marking a significant shift from their publicized union. The ‘Afadhali Yesu’ singer reflected on the challenges of marriage, acknowledging that while it can be a divine blessing, it sometimes doesn’t unfold as hoped. Despite the end of her marriage, Size 8 expressed unwavering faith, affirming her continued devotion to worship and gratitude to God. “Sometimes marriage…

Health Cabinet Secretary nominee Debrah Mlongo Barasa disclosed her net worth as Sh455,845,320 during her vetting by the National Assembly Committee on Appointments on Thursday. The substantial amount, she clarified, represents the combined wealth of herself and her husband. Barasa, who was the second nominee to face the Committee on Thursday after Interior nominee Kithure Kindiki, emphasized that her financial disclosure is a testament to her transparency and accountability. She is set to replace Susan Nakhumicha, who was dismissed by President William Ruto on July 11, 2024, following a cabinet overhaul that retained only Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. In…

Interior Cabinet Secretary nominee Kithure Kindiki has reported a substantial increase in his net worth, which has risen by Ksh150 million over the past 21 months. During his appearance before the Committee on Appointments on Thursday, August 1, 2024, Kindiki revealed that his net worth now stands at Ksh694 million, up from Ksh544 million in October 2022. Kindiki addressed concerns about the source of his wealth, affirming that he has not engaged in any business dealings with the government, nor has he applied for any government tenders personally or through proxies. Instead, he attributed the increase to revenue generated by…

The High Court in Murang’a has convicted Ezekiel Saitabu Nakola for the murder of Grace Wangari Mwangi, the mother of Pastor Pius Muiru. The crime occurred on March 20, 2017, at Karega Sub-Location in Kigumo Sub-County, Murang’a County. Justice Kanyi Kimondo found Nakola guilty after evaluating the prosecution’s evidence, which proved beyond reasonable doubt that Nakola committed the crime. Despite the lack of eyewitnesses and an admissible confession, the court concluded that the circumstances of the case created a conclusive chain of evidence pointing to Nakola’s guilt. According to court proceedings, Nakola, who had been employed as a farmhand by…

Two Members of Parliament affiliated with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Embakasi North MP James Gakuya and Embakasi Central MP Mejja Donk, were released from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters on Kiambu Road on Wednesday evening. The MPs had been questioned regarding their alleged involvement in anti-government protests that have led to violence and looting in some areas. Gakuya and Donk, who were picked up near a city hotel earlier in the day, denied any connection to the unrest. Gakuya expressed frustration over his arrest, labeling it a “witchhunt” and challenging anyone with evidence of wrongdoing to come forward.…

The National Assembly has announced a schedule for the vetting of President William Ruto’s latest Cabinet nominees, set to take place from Thursday, August 1, 2024, to Sunday, August 4, 2024. The vetting sessions will be held daily at the Mini-Chamber, County Hall, Parliament Buildings, starting at 8 am. The process begins with the National Assembly’s Committee on Appointments, chaired by Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, reviewing at least five nominees each day. On the first day, Thursday, August 1, 2024, Kithure Kindiki will be the first nominee to face the committee. He arrived promptly at 8 am, dressed in a navy…

Dancehall star Vybz Kartel has been released from the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston, Jamaica, following a landmark ruling by the Court of Appeal. The 48-year-old artist walked free on July 31, 2024, after the court overturned his 13-year conviction for the 2011 murder of Clive Williams. Kartel’s release comes after prolonged legal battles and health concerns. Kartel, born Adidja Palmer, along with co-defendants Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell, Andre St John, and Kahira Jones, were initially convicted in 2014. Their convictions were upheld by the Court of Appeal in 2020, but the Privy Council overturned them in March…

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has put forward new leadership proposals for the National Assembly, following the recent cabinet appointments and subsequent resignations of several party officials. The proposals, announced on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, were part of resolutions reached during a Central Management Committee meeting chaired by ODM party leader Raila Odinga. The party has proposed Suna East MP Junet Mohammed to assume the position of Minority Leader, a role that will be vacated by Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi. Wandayi has been nominated by President William Ruto to serve as the Cabinet Secretary for Energy. Mohammed, who has previously…

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has officially confirmed the resignation of its deputy party leaders, Ali Hassan Joho and Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya, along with several other high-ranking officials. The resignations, announced on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, follow President William Ruto’s recent nominations of the two former governors to key ministerial positions in his cabinet. In a statement issued by ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna, it was confirmed that Joho, the former Governor of Mombasa, will lead the newly established Ministry of Mining and Blue Economy. “The party has officially released its officials who were recently tapped by President William Ruto…

The Court of Appeal in Nairobi has declared the Finance Act, 2023 unconstitutional. The ruling, delivered on July 31, 2024, by Justices M’Inoti, Murgor, and Mativo, invalidates the entire Act due to procedural and constitutional breaches in its enactment. The court’s detailed judgment, spanning 120 pages, revealed that the Finance Act, 2023, was fundamentally flawed, violating several constitutional provisions. Specifically, the court found that the Act contravened Articles 220(1)(a) and 221 of the Kenyan Constitution, as well as sections 37, 39A, and 40 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), which govern the budget-making process. Central to the court’s decision…