Kenyans have expressed outrage and disappointment after Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro attempted to explain his absence during the parliamentary vote on the controversial Finance Bill. In a lengthy statement shared on social media, Nyoro admitted that he was not present in Parliament when lawmakers voted on the Bill, saying he had travelled out of the […]
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has dismissed claims that the planned expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) will cost Ksh375 billion, insisting that the actual project value is significantly lower. Speaking before the Senate on Wednesday, June 17, Mbadi told lawmakers that the government’s current estimate for the airport modernisation project stands at approximately […]
Embattled ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has been removed from the Senate Energy Committee following changes to committee membership announced in the Senate by Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot. Under the latest committee reorganization, Moses Kajwang’ has been appointed to the Energy Committee, replacing Sifuna. The move means the Nairobi Senator will no longer sit in the […]
Israel has lifted travel-related entry restrictions that had temporarily affected Kenyan travellers, ending a measure that had sparked concern among Kenyan officials and renewed discussions over regional Ebola preparedness. The announcement was made on June 15 through the Israeli Embassy in Kenya, which confirmed that both Kenya and Rwanda had been removed from the list […]
We have all heard the drama surrounding Vurugu 2, the boxing event organized by Podcaster Obinna. What makes the situation particularly interesting is that some of the fighters who helped make Vurugu 1 a success may not be stepping into the ring this time around. Majembe and his aspiring lawyer, who now doubles as his […]
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has linked the rising cases of indiscipline in Kenyan schools to what he described as questionable appointments within President William Ruto’s administration. Speaking on the growing challenge of unrest in boarding schools across the country, the outspoken United Democratic Alliance (UDA) lawmaker alleged that some individuals appointed to senior government positions […]
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has dismissed as false and misleading viral social media reports alleging that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was poisoned. In a statement issued on Friday, June 12, detectives warned the public against circulating a fabricated post that claimed Raila was poisoned with botulinum toxin while receiving medical treatment in […]
Security officers in Mandera County on Wednesday evening thwarted an attempted attack by suspected Al-Shabaab militants targeting a police camp in Lafey Sub-County. The attack occurred shortly after 7:00 p.m. at the Jabi Quick Response Unit (QRU) Camp, where officers engaged the assailants in a fierce gun battle that ultimately forced them to retreat. According […]
The National Police Service has announced fresh changes within its senior leadership following a reshuffle approved by the National Police Service Board. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja appointed Assistant Inspector General Johana Kiplangat Tonui as the new Commandant of the General Service Unit (GSU), replacing AIG Fredrick Egesa Nyongesa. The appointments take effect immediately. […]
The High Court has confirmed the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua after dismissing multiple petitions that sought to overturn Parliament’s decision to remove him from office. In a ruling issued on Monday, June 8, 2026, a three-judge bench made up of Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Murima, and Fridah Mugambi found that the impeachment […]