Author: Lorren Aliwa

KANU party leader Gideon Moi has issued a stark warning, asserting that the Finance Bill, 2024, if passed without amendments, will exacerbate poverty levels across Kenya. In a passionate plea on Tuesday to the National Assembly Finance and Planning Committee, Moi emphasized the necessity of incorporating the concerns and recommendations of economic experts and the public into the final report on the bill. “These current proposals will harm the purchasing power of Kenyan households and threaten disposable incomes; the committee must learn from past shortcomings in public participation to truly represent citizens’ interests,” Moi said. Moi criticized the government’s strategy…

Malawi’s nation plunged into mourning as news broke that Vice President Saulos Chilima and 9 others tragically lost their lives in an air crash on Monday. President Lazarus Chakwera conveyed the heartbreaking news during a solemn press briefing held on Tuesday afternoon, expressing deep sorrow and condolences to the nation. Addressing the media, President Chakwera reflected on the enormity of the loss, emphasizing the profound impact it has left on the nation. “Despite the experience of the crew, something terrible happened to that aircraft, sending it crashing down and claiming the lives of everyone on board,” he lamented, echoing the…

The plane carrying Malawi’s Vice-President may have crashed in the northern Chikangawa forest of the country, a senior military official said. The aircraft, identified as a military plane, was navigating through adverse weather conditions at the time of its disappearance. Efforts to locate the missing plane have been underway, with soldiers combing through the forest in search of any signs of wreckage. During a press briefing on Tuesday, Malawi Defense Force commander, Paul Valentino Phiri, expressed the challenges faced by search teams due to foggy conditions reducing visibility in the forest. President Lazarus Chakwera has reassured the nation of the…

The High Court has dealt a blow to the Law Society of Kenya’s (LSK) attempt to reform police procedures regarding weekend and holiday arrests. LSK’s case aimed to compel law enforcement to either present suspects in court within 24 hours of arrest or grant them bail if apprehended during weekends or holidays, a practice criticized for its perceived abuse during past administrations. The society’s legal challenge stemmed from concerns over what they termed “kamata kamata” Fridays, allegedly employed to settle political scores during the tenure of President Uhuru Kenyatta. LSK argued that suspects were frequently detained without prompt court appearance,…

A harrowing incident unfolded at Ragumo Police Station in Kisumu County on Monday, June 10, 2024, as a man armed with a machete and a pair of scissors stormed the premises, launching a vicious attack on unsuspecting officers. According to a police report, the assailant, identified as Nicholas Agai, 25, approached the station in a frenzied state, shouting and yelling as he brandished his weapons. As officers, led by the Officer in Charge of the Station (OCS), attempted to contain the situation, Agai turned violent, assaulting the officers with his weapons. Read Also The confrontation escalated rapidly, resulting in three…

Omar Keah, the driver to Kilifi North MP Owen Baya, is currently fighting for his life in hospital following a harrowing accident on the Kilifi Malindi highway. The incident occurred around 7:30 pm as Keah was en route to pick up the MP at Malindi airport. Keah was behind the wheel of a Mercedes S class belonging to the MP when tragedy struck. Kilifi North Sub-county police commander Kenneth Maina confirmed the details of the accident, stating that Keah collided with a lorry while overtaking. The impact caused the vehicle to roll several times before bursting into flames, leaving it…

The search for a missing aircraft, which was transporting Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima, has intensified as search and rescue teams scour the region for any signs of the aircraft’s whereabouts. The aircraft, operated by the Malawi Defence Force, disappeared from radar shortly after departing from Lilongwe on its scheduled route to Mzuzu International Airport. President Lazarus Chakwera has pledged unwavering support for the search efforts, emphasizing the importance of finding the aircraft and any potential survivors. “Soldiers are still on the ground carrying out the search, and I have given strict orders that the operation should continue until…

Five Kenya Forest Service (KFS) officers found themselves in court facing charges of murder over the death of a 19-year-old boy in the Eldama Ravine area. The accused were presented before Justice Rachael Ngetich at the Eldama Ravine High Court on Monday, June 10, 2024. According to the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecution (ODPP), the incident took place on May 8, 2024, within the Maji Mazuri Forest in Baringo County. The five officers, identified as Charles Korir Kipkoech, Lemiso Francis Kiparus, Stanley Njoroge Chege, Simon Mbugua Mwaura, and Eric Mwaura Njenga, are charged with jointly and unlawfully causing…

Film director Tosh Gitonga’s ‘Two Villages’ clinched the Best Documentary award at the Open World Toronto Film Festival (OWTFF). Sharing his joy on LinkedIn, Tosh Gitonga expressed gratitude to God for the journey, exclaiming “And Another….. Grateful To Sir God!” while posting a congratulatory message from the festival organizers. The Kenyan film maker clinched the Best Documentary Award for his film “Two Villages” at the Open World Toronto Film Festival, a testament to his storytelling prowess. On his LinkedIn page, Tosh shared the exhilarating news, expressing gratitude for the journey and his fans’ support. Mark your calendars for June 28…

President William Ruto took decisive action on Monday by signing into law both the Division of Revenue Bill, 2024, and the Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2024. The recently approved legislation, endorsed by both the National Assembly and the Senate, paves the way for the equitable distribution of funds between national and county administrations. Additionally, it sanctions the disbursement of Kshs.102B from the Consolidated Fund. Of the total shareable revenue amounting to Ksh.2.9 trillion, the allocation outlined in the Bill designates Ksh.2.5 trillion for the National Government, with Ksh.400 billion earmarked for counties. Counties Witness Increase in Allocation from Previous Fiscal Year,…