If Government regulations are approved, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) may be required to host its election servers within the country. Proposed regulations, known as the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Critical Information Infrastructure and Cybercrime Management) Regulations, 2024, aim to ensure that government agencies handling critical information have …
Read More »Kenya Vows to Eradicate FGM by 2030, Says DP Gachagua
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged National Administration Officers (NGAOs) to collaborate with counties and communities to eradicate harmful practices like child ‘marriages’. Addressing the occasion of the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation, Gachagua emphasized that such traditions hinder girls’ access to education, a critical factor …
Read More »CJ Koome: Lack of Integrity Fuels Land Disputes in Kenya
Chief Justice Martha Koome has expressed concern over the lack of integrity, attributing it to the increasing cases of land disputes in Kenya. Addressing attendees during the commissioning of the Nairobi Land Justice Working Group at the Milimani Law Courts on Monday, Koome emphasized the urgency of addressing this issue. …
Read More »Bitok: School Principals to Access Fees via eCitizen Platform
Julius Bitok, the Principal Secretary of the State Department for Migration and Citizen Service, has announced that school principals will retain access to fees paid by parents through the eCitizen platform. Bitok emphasized on Monday that the eCitizen payment system is both convenient and transparent. “The eCitizen platform, managed by …
Read More »Gor Mahia’s Omalla Completes Loan Move to Algerian Club
Gor Mahia’s star player Benson Omalla has secured a loan move to Algerian club JS-Saoura, as confirmed by the Kenyan club. In an announcement made on Monday, the reigning Kenyan Premier League champions stated, “We are pleased to confirm the temporary transfer of our star player Benson Omalla to JS-Saoura …
Read More »Embakasi Gas Plant Owner Surrenders To Police
The proprietor of an illicit gas filling facility in Embakasi, which exploded over the weekend resulting in at least 6 fatalities and over 200 injuries, has surrendered to the authorities. According to reports, the businessman voluntarily presented himself to the police and is currently undergoing questioning as the investigation into …
Read More »MP Claims 2027 Election Predetermined Amid IEBC Recruitment Court Ruling
Kathiani MP Robert Mbui asserts that the recent court decision allowing the recruitment of new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Commissioners has effectively predetermined the outcome of the 2027 election. He criticizes the ruling by High Court Judge Mugure Thande, arguing that it gives undue advantage to the Kenya …
Read More »Rita Waeni Laid to Rest in Private Ceremony in Makueni
Rita Waeni Muendo, a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) who was tragically killed, has been laid to rest in a quiet ceremony at her family’s residence in Mukimwani Village, Kisau location, Makueni County. The family confirmed that the burial took place on Monday morning, with …
Read More »Ruto Slams MPs Opposing Gov’t Plans But Missing Debates
A forceful President William Ruto criticized Members of Parliament who consistently oppose government proposals yet fail to participate in debates in the National Assembly. Speaking at a church service in Kakamega County, Ruto recounted an incident where he introduced a bill in parliament to address challenges in the sugar sector, …
Read More »Raila to Jalang’o and Other ODM Rebels: Resign and Seek Re-Election
Raila Odinga, the opposition leader, called upon Lang’ata MP Felix Odiwour, popularly known as Jalang’o, and other rebels within the ODM party to step down from their positions if they wish to align themselves with Kenya Kwanza. During an ODM recruitment event in Nairobi, Raila emphasized that those seeking closer …
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