Kenyan motorists are set to experience a major shift in vehicle ownership and registration processes following the introduction of the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) electronic logbook system. The digital platform, commonly known as the e-logbook, will officially take effect on June 10, replacing the traditional paper-based Certificate of …
Read More »Wambua Issues Tough Warning Over Mwingi North Insecurity
By: David Mumo, Mt. Kenya University Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua has called for enhanced security measures in Mwingi North following the killing of a local resident by suspected armed camel herders in Tseikuru Ward. Speaking at Kwa Kamari on June 8, the senator met residents and security officers in the …
Read More »Kanjama: Gachagua Still Eligible to Vie Despite Impeachment Ruling
Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Charles Kanjama has maintained that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua remains eligible to contest for public office, arguing that the legal process surrounding his impeachment has not been fully concluded. Kanjama said that under Articles 73, 75, and 99 of the Constitution—particularly Article 99(3)—a …
Read More »ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Formally Suspended Over Sexual Misconduct Claims
THE HAGUE — The governing body of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has formally suspended Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan with immediate effect following an extensive investigation into allegations of serious sexual misconduct. The decision was finalized after a qualified majority vote by the 21-member Bureau of the Assembly of States …
Read More »“We Came for Justice, Not Money” -Njeri Maina Speaks Out
Lawyer Njeri Maina has confirmed that she will challenge the High Court ruling on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment at the Court of Appeal, stating that the matter was centered on constitutional principles rather than financial compensation. Maina said she was dissatisfied with parts of the judgment and emphasized …
Read More »Gachagua Takes Impeachment Battle to Court of Appeal
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has escalated his legal battle against his impeachment by filing a notice of appeal following a High Court decision that upheld his removal from office. A three-judge bench dismissed Gachagua’s petition challenging the impeachment, ruling that both the National Assembly and the Senate acted within …
Read More »Eight Years Later, Student’s Killers Finally Found Guilty
The High Court in Vihiga has convicted two men for the 2018 murder of a student who died after being brutally assaulted following a disco event in Luanda Sub-county. Justice Jacqueline Kamau found Fredrick Shem and Mathias Alembi guilty of murdering Kevin Otiato, a student who succumbed to severe head …
Read More »Bad News for Farmers as Kenya Faces Below-Normal Rainfall
The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast generally dry weather across most parts of the country during the week of June 9 to June 15, 2026, although a few regions are likely to receive isolated rainfall and experience varying temperatures. According to the department’s weekly weather outlook, some areas in the …
Read More »High Court Upholds Gachagua Impeachment, Awards Sh50 Million in Damages
The High Court has declared former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s removal from office lawful, affirming that both the National Assembly and the Senate conducted the impeachment process in accordance with the Constitution. Although questions were raised about certain procedural aspects, the bench held that the final outcome could not be …
Read More »Ruto Flies to Belgium, Norway and Finland for Key Economic Talks
President William Ruto has embarked on official and state visits to Belgium, Norway, and Finland as Kenya seeks to strengthen trade ties, attract foreign investment, and open up new markets for its products. State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said the trip is part of Kenya’s broader economic diplomacy agenda aimed …
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