Chief Justice Martha Koome has addressed recent criticisms directed at the Judiciary, notably by President William Ruto, who accused the legal branch of corruption and intentional efforts to obstruct crucial government projects. In an internal memo obtained by Citizen Digital, CJ Koome condemned the remarks, emphasizing their potential to intimidate …
Read More »Bomet: Sand Harvester Buried Alive In Quarry Mishap
A man lost his life while engaged in sand harvesting at Kyokong quarry in Bomet County after being buried alive beneath debris from loose rocks. The incident resulted in severe head and chest injuries, leading to the victim’s suffocation. Stanley Kosgei, an officer from the Bomet disaster unit, reported the …
Read More »Senate Majority Leader Urges Lawyers To Stay Out of Judiciary Debate
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has joined the ongoing debate on the state of the judiciary, urging lawyers to refrain from involvement due to potential conflicts of interest. Cheruiyot asserted that other voices should be allowed to discuss the matter, emphasizing that corrupt judges often require the support of interested …
Read More »Idah Odinga Pens Down A heartfelt Tribute To Her late Son, Fidel
Idah Odinga has penned a heartfelt tribute to her late son, Fidel Castro Odinga, marking the ninth anniversary of his passing on January 4, 2015, under circumstances that remain unclear. The Opposition leader Raila Odinga’s wife expressed the rapid passage of time since Fidel’s departure, describing him as her own …
Read More »Football Transfer Updates Across Europe
Manchester United have exercised a 12-month extension in Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s contract and are set to initiate discussions regarding a new deal for the 26-year-old English defender at the conclusion of the season. (Source: Mail) Liverpool’s Egypt forward, Mohamed Salah, aged 31, is nearing a contract extension with the club, despite …
Read More »Ugenya Family Seeks Justice Following Alleged Police Vehicle Fatality of Relative
A family in Ugenya sub-county is pursuing justice after their 36-year-old relative tragically died in what they claim was a police vehicle running him over in West Ugenya location. According to the family, the Police Land Cruiser, involved in an auction exercise on December 28, 2023, reportedly crashed into Austine …
Read More »Thursday Morning Timboroa Accident Leaves Five Dead
A fatal traffic incident in Timboroa, along the Nakuru-Eldoret highway, has resulted in the reported deaths of five individuals. The accident took place at approximately 01:40 am on Thursday at the Mlango Tatu area and involved two public service vehicles (PSV) buses, a matatu, and two private vehicles. According to …
Read More »Lawyers Plan Nationwide Demonstrations, Demand Ruto Retract Statements Against Judiciary
In the upcoming week, Kenyan lawyers are set to organize peaceful demonstrations across the country to protest President William Ruto’s recent criticisms of the Judiciary and his pledge to defy court orders that he perceives as unfavorable to government projects. Eric Theuri, President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), …
Read More »Orengo Criticizes Ruto For Condemning Judiciary
Siaya Governor James Orengo has joined others in condemning President William Ruto for his recent attacks on the Judiciary. Orengo issued a statement on January 3, 2023, warning against disobedience of court orders by the President as an inappropriate response to dissent. “This act of disobedience goes against our constitutional …
Read More »Former World Cross Country Champion Carmen Valero Dies
Former World Cross Country champion, Spanish athlete Carmen Valero, has passed away at the age of 68 in her hometown of Sabadell. Valero, a trailblazer for Spanish female athletes, achieved notable milestones during her career. In 1976, she made history as the first Spanish woman to compete in the Olympic …
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