Author: Lorren Aliwa
Cat owners in Nairobi County will soon need to pay Ksh.200 to obtain a license for legal ownership, as per a new county law proposal. The Animal Control Welfare Draft Bill mandates that no one can keep a cat without a license from the County Government. “A cat license fee shall be shillings two hundred (Ksh.200) and shall subject to revision in the current Finance Act and shall become due upon the issue or renewal of a license,” reads part of the Bill. The application process requires proof of suitable premises to control the cat. Licenses expire on December 31…
A 16-year-old boy arrested during the Tuesday, July 23 demonstrations in Mlolongo has been released on a free bond. Methusellah Kiama, a school-going teenager, went viral after his rough arrest by police, which was widely shared on social media. Despite his release, Kiama is expected to appear before a Magistrate at the Mavoko Law Court on July 26. Footage of Kiama’s arrest showed several police officers ordering him to kneel and interrogating him before handcuffing him. His brother, @tants_arts on X, stated that Kiama was not protesting but was running errands for their family when he was wrongfully arrested and…
Former Cabinet Secretaries Mwangi Kiunjuri and Moses Kuria recently shared a meal together amidst significant government changes. Kuria, in a post on his X handle, revealed that Kiunjuri had taken him out for lunch shortly after he missed out on a Cabinet slot in President William Ruto’s new lineup. Kuria reminisced about a similar gesture he extended to Kiunjuri in 2020 when the latter was dismissed from his position as Agriculture CS under Uhuru Kenyatta’s regime. “On January 14, 2020, my friend Festus Mwangi Kiunjuri was fired from Cabinet. On that day, I took him out for lunch. Today, my…
President William Ruto on Wednesday unveiled his second batch of Cabinet nominees, notably omitting a number of his previously dismissed Cabinet Secretaries. Among those not named were; Florance Bore, who was until her dismissal the CS for Labour and Social Protection, did not make the cut, nor did Eliud Owalo (ICT) and Susan Nakhumicha (Health).
The return of Kipchumba Murkomen to the cabinet has ignited excitement and celebrations among residents of Eldoret and Elgeyo Marakwet counties. Groups of jubilant youth and other residents took to the streets of Eldoret, dancing and waving placards in support of Murkomen, who has been nominated by President William Ruto as the Cabinet Secretary for Youth and Sports. Leading the celebrations, Lucy Chepkwony, a local youth leader, praised Murkomen as a dedicated performer, untainted by scandal, and expressed appreciation for President Ruto’s trust in him. “Murkomen has always been a performer and his track record speaks for itself. We are…
President William Ruto has nominated Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi as the new Cabinet Secretary for Energy, following a significant reshuffle in his administration. The nomination was announced on Wednesday and is pending parliamentary vetting. Wandayi, who currently serves as the National Assembly’s Minority Leader, is set to succeed Davis Chirchir as Energy Secretary. Chirchir has been nominated to take over the Roads portfolio, previously held by Kipchumba Murkomen. Opiyo Wandayi has been a member of Parliament since 2013, having been elected on the ODM ticket. He is serving his third term representing Ugunja constituency, which was created from Ugenya constituency,…
On Wednesday, President William Ruto announced the nomination of former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya as the new Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs. The nomination is part of a broader cabinet reshuffle unveiled at State House, Nairobi. Oparanya, who retired from his role as Kakamega governor in 2022 after serving two terms, will replace Simon Kiprono Chelugui in this key position. Known for his significant contributions to Kenyan politics, Oparanya served as the chairperson of the Council of Governors from 2018 to 2021 and is a prominent figure from Western Kenya. In addition to his governorship, Oparanya has been actively…
In a recent announcement at State House, Nairobi, President William Ruto has nominated former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho as Cabinet Secretary for Mining and Blue Economy. This position is part of the negotiated Cabinet slots resulting from the Government of National Unity deal between President Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga. Joho, a prominent figure in Kenyan politics since 2004, is known for his outspoken and dynamic style. He began his political career as the Kisauni party chairman for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) before being elected Kisauni MP in 2007 through the ODM party ticket. He subsequently served as…
In a significant move announced during his State of the Nation address, President William Ruto has nominated John Mbadi, the ODM chairman and former MP, as the new Cabinet Secretary for the Treasury. Mbadi, a longtime ally of Opposition leader Raila Odinga, has been a prominent figure in Kenyan politics. He gained attention in 2022 when he withdrew from the Homa Bay gubernatorial race to focus on supporting Raila Odinga’s presidential bid. Mbadi, who previously represented Suba South Constituency and served as the Leader of the Minority Party, had initially joined Parliament in 2007 as the MP for Gwassi Constituency.…
President William Ruto on Wednesday made public his final list of nominees for the positions of Cabinet nominees. The nomination comes weeks after the President sacked his entire cabinet save from Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. The final list includes;