A 23-year-old man from Orongo village, on the outskirts of Kisumu city, was fatally injured over the weekend in a confrontation related to a wheelbarrow. According to the victim’s father, the young man had previously worked for a local contractor and left his wheelbarrow on the job site after not …
Read More »Peter Mbae Resigns as Head of the Government Delivery Service, Sites Issues with Felix Koskei
Peter Mbae, the Head of the Government Delivery Service (GDS), has resigned, citing ongoing frustrations with unresolved issues with Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. In his resignation letter to the appointing authority, Mbae mentioned persistent challenges that have prevented him from effectively carrying out his responsibilities since his appointment …
Read More »New Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, Guo Haiyan, Presents Credentials to President Ruto
Guo Haiyan, the newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, has officially presented her credentials to President William Ruto at State House in Nairobi, committing to strengthening the relationship between the two nations. Ambassador Guo, who succeeds Dr. Zhou Pingjian, expressed her determination to boost bilateral ties, especially in the areas …
Read More »Nigeria Military Kills 16 Civilians In Air Strike ‘Mistake’
By: BBC At least 16 civilians in Nigeria’s north-western Zamfara State have been killed in a military air strike, apparently after being mistaken for criminal gangs. Residents told local media the victims were members of local vigilante groups and civilians defending themselves from armed gangs notorious for kidnapping people for …
Read More »Abdi Mohamud Sworn in as EACC Secretary and CEO, Vows to Fight Corruption
Abdi Mohamud, MBS, was formally sworn in on Monday as the Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The ceremony, held at the Supreme Court building in Nairobi, was presided over by Chief Justice Martha Koome. In his inaugural address, Mohamud outlined his priorities …
Read More »Court Gives IG Kanja, DCI Amin Final Warning on Missing Men
The High Court has given IG Douglas Kanja and DCI Director Mohamed Amin one final opportunity to release four missing men who were allegedly detained in Mlolongo, Machakos County, last December. Judge Chacha Mwita warned that he would impose sanctions on the two officials if they failed to comply. This …
Read More »Kindiki Holds Meeting with Governors to Review Progress of County Industrial Parks
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki held a meeting with governors on Monday to review the progress of the first set of 19 County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs). The meeting was led by Council of Governors Chair Ahmed Abdullahi. Kindiki highlighted that construction of the first 19 CAIPs is nearing completion, …
Read More »Joseph Kairo Charged with Deceptive Car Import Scheme
Joseph Kairo Wambui, a car dealer based in the city, was in court on Monday, facing charges of defrauding clients by convincing them to send money for cars he allegedly never delivered. Kairo appeared before Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina and denied the charges. ALSO READ: Car Dealer Khalif Kairo Arrested Over …
Read More »“I’m Safe” – Maria Sarungi Speaks After Alleged Nairobi Abduction
Tanzanian activist and human rights defender Maria Sarungi has confirmed she is safe following a harrowing ordeal in which she was allegedly abducted from Chaka Place in Nairobi’s Kilimani area on Sunday afternoon. The shocking incident sparked widespread concern, particularly within activist circles, as Sarungi’s disappearance raised fears for her …
Read More »Court to Issue Directions in Rashid Echesa’s Sh39B Fake Arms Deal Case
A Magistrates Court is set to issue further directions today regarding the Sh39 billion fake arms deal case involving former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa. The case will be heard before Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina. Echesa was acquitted in December 2021 by Senior Principal Magistrate Kenneth Cheruiyot, who cited the …
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