On Thursday, Kithure Kindiki, the nominee for Cabinet Secretary, informed Parliament that if he is reappointed to the Interior Ministry, he will clearly define specific areas for protests, picketing, and petitioning. During his vetting for the position, Kindiki, who previously served as Interior CS, revealed that before President William Ruto …

Kenyans have until next Wednesday to submit their opinions on the suitability of the 10 Cabinet Secretary nominees before they undergo vetting. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has referred the nominees’ list from the President to the Committee on Appointments as of Tuesday. According to a notice dated July 24 …

Rebecca Miano has responded following her omission from President William Ruto’s list of nominees submitted to the National Assembly for vetting, a move that has sparked public speculation. Miano, previously serving as Cabinet Secretary for Investments and Trade, was slated for reassignment as Attorney General in Ruto’s recent Cabinet nominations. …

The Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, has instructed the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa) to investigate the shooting incident involving journalist Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki. Wanjeri, who works at Kameme FM and TV, was reportedly shot by police on July 16, 2024, while covering anti-government protests in Nakuru. In a …

In a somber announcement today, Mbaitu FM confirmed the untimely passing of Mercy Mawia, a beloved figure on Kamba radio. Mercy, affectionately known as “Kamuwetangi,” was the vibrant host of the station’s Drive Show until her sudden demise earlier this morning. According to a statement released by Mbaitu FM, Mercy …

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has announced that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel members will be officially gazetted by the following Tuesday. This marks the beginning of the process to fill vacancies at the electoral body, vacant for over a year, amidst calls for its reconstitution …

Three individuals have been hospitalized following a multi-vehicle collision on the Southern Bypass, which occurred on Tuesday. The incident involved three vehicles and prompted an immediate response from multiple emergency agencies. The crash took place along the Southern Bypass, connecting Lang’ata to Ole Sereni in Nairobi County, resulting in significant …

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has urged for immediate dialogue between the government and the media to address national issues of public interest while safeguarding their respective independence. In a statement, MCK CEO David Omwoyo emphasized the necessity for the government and media editors to collaborate in promoting national …

The National Assembly will reconvene for plenary sessions this afternoon following a one-month recess. MPs adjourned on June 20, immediately after approving the Finance Bill, 2024, which has since been withdrawn. Key items on the agenda include deliberations on the Finance Bill and the Budget and Appropriations Committee’s report on …

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has refuted claims circulating in Kenyan media that the government plans to sell Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to foreign investors. Addressing the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee on Monday, Mudavadi emphasized that any decision to sell such a critical national asset would require …