Author: Lorren Aliwa

President William Ruto has received the report from the Presidential Taskforce on the Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Religious Organisations in Kenya. Established in May 2023 following the Shakahola forest massacre, where over 440 bodies were discovered, the taskforce was tasked with addressing; Gaps that have allowed extremist religious groups to operate and formulating a legal framework to prevent such threats to public health, safety, and national values. Chaired by Reverend Mutava Musyimi, the 17-member taskforce has presented bold recommendations, including the mandatory re-registration of all religious institutions with stringent vetting processes. Key proposals also include the…

Juja MP George Koimburi has issued an apology on the floor of the House for alleging that MPs who supported the rejected Finance Bill were bribed with Sh2 million each. Last week, Koimburi wrote to Speaker Moses Wetang’ula requesting an apology from the House and its members. In his letter, Koimburi expressed remorse for his comments, admitting he had no evidence to substantiate his bribery claims. “I made a mistake by saying that Members of Parliament were bribed with Sh2 million. I am here to say sorry because I don’t have any evidence,” he stated. Speaker Wetang’ula confirmed that Koimburi…

President William Ruto has nominated Beatrice Askul Moe for the position of East Africa Community and Regional Development Cabinet Secretary. Moe, a Social Scientist and Consultant with extensive experience in community development, is currently under review by the National Assembly. She previously held the role of County Executive Committee Member for Water, Irrigation, Agriculture, and Land Reclamation in Turkana County and has been involved with the Rift Valley Water Services Board, AMREF Kenya, and Oxfam Turkana Relief Program. Head of Public Service Felix Koskei announced that the nomination has been transmitted to the National Assembly for consideration. If approved, Moe…

Three senior aides of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua were interrogated by police on Tuesday in connection with an ongoing investigation into the financing of recent anti-government protests. The aides, along with two MPs from Nairobi, were questioned at their offices in Karen, Nairobi, in a lengthy session that extended for several hours. The probe, led by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), seeks to uncover individuals who may have funded the violent protests and subsequent looting in Nairobi and Central Kenya. Police are investigating allegations that the aides organized goons to loot businesses and vandalize property during the protests, which…

President William Ruto has nominated Dorcas Oduor for the position of Attorney General, following a recent cabinet reshuffle. Oduor who is currently the Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, is a prominent advocate with extensive legal expertise. She holds a Master of Arts in International Conflict Management, a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree, and a Diploma in Law from esteemed institutions. Her appointment would fill the vacancy left by Justin Muturi, who has been nominated for the Public Service Cabinet Secretary position. This nomination follows the reassigning of Rebecca Miano to the Tourism ministry. If confirmed by the National Assembly Committee…

American comedian Tiffany Haddish has defended her recent TikTok video showcasing a supermarket visit in Harare, Zimbabwe, which sparked criticism from some Zimbabweans. In the video, Haddish expressed amazement at the size of the grocery store, highlighting its diverse range of products. The video, viewed over 200,000 times on TikTok, drew backlash for reinforcing stereotypes. Critics accused Haddish of ignorance, with one user commenting, “Did she think Africans shop for rocks?” and another lamenting the perception of Africa as a place devoid of modern amenities. In response, Haddish took to X to address the criticism. She explained that her previous…

Kenyan actress Nyaboke Moraa and digital entrepreneur Blak Aende are grieving the loss of their first-born daughter, Marie Achieng. The young daughter’s death which occurred recently, has left her parents devastated. The exact cause of Marie’s death remains unknown. Sandra Dacha, a close friend of Nyaboke Moraa, announced the tragic news through social media, requesting fans to offer their prayers for the bereaved family. “It is with great sadness that I announce the death of @nyabokemoraa’s daughter. Your prayers are needed at this time. Rest in peace, Marie,” Sandra shared. Blak Aende also expressed his sorrow, posting a heartfelt tribute…

Police are investigating a tragic incident in Manyatta Estate, Kisumu, where a man fatally stabbed his wife before taking his own life. Felix Owiti, 32, reportedly killed his wife, Jecinta Atieno, 26, early Monday morning before committing suicide. The horrific event unfolded around 7 a.m. when their daughter discovered the bodies and alerted a bodaboda rider who was supposed to take her to school. The rider subsequently informed Kondele location chief Maurice Nyanga, who alerted the police. Kisumu Central OCPD Peter Mulai confirmed the incident, stating that the police arrived promptly at the scene. According to Mulai, Owiti used a…

In a significant development for Kenya’s diplomatic efforts, Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party spokesperson Makau Mutua has voiced strong confidence in Raila Odinga’s bid for the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). The official submission of Odinga’s candidacy took place today, July 29, 2024, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Mutua took to his X account to announce the completion of the submission process, stating, “The deed is done. We’ve officially submitted Kenya’s candidature of @RailaOdinga for Chairperson of the African Union Commission. Victory is the only option!” Accompanying the submission were Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei, Kenya’s…

Kenyan comedian Eric Omondi has launched a heartfelt appeal on social media to locate the mother of a young girl featured in a poignant selfie with his late brother, Fred Omondi. The emotional plea follows the discovery of an old photo shared by Fred Omondi before his tragic death, which captured him holding a little girl with the caption “The love of my heart.” The touching image has prompted Eric Omondi to seek assistance from the public in finding the girl’s mother, as the photo has stirred curiosity about the nature of their relationship. Although Fred Omondi, who died in…