Kenya’s political landscape was recently stirred when OTU Secretary General, Francis Atwoli, proposed removing presidential term limits. Speaking on Citizen TV on November 27, 2024, Atwoli argued that term limits create unnecessary political tension and lead to power struggles. He believes eliminating these limits could bring stability to the country’s governance, reducing the rush for […]
A 40-year-old man, John Mugendi, accused of murdering his wife in Kagio Town, Kirinyaga County, died by suicide while in police custody. Authorities reported that Mugendi hanged himself using his t-shirt in his cell at Kiamaciri Police Station, Mwea-West Sub-county, on Tuesday, the same day his wife, Catherine Wanjiku, was being buried in Kiaragana village. […]
In a significant legislative breakthrough, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has successfully advocated for the passage of the Coffee Bill 2023, poised to transform the Kenyan coffee industry. The new bill aims to enhance governance and efficiency, directly benefiting farmers through improved regulations. “This legislation represents a new dawn for coffee farmers,” Gachagua declared. “We are […]
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has condemned the move by the National Police Service to withdraw the security detail of sitting High Court Judge, Justice Lawrence Mugambi, days after convicting and sentencing Acting Police IG Gilbert Masengeli for contempt of Court. Addressing the media at Milimani Law Courts on Monday, the LSK stated that […]
Acting Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli has explained why he withdrew the security of High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi. Last week, Justice Mugambi sentenced Masengeli to six months in prison for contempt of court. In what appears to be a tit-for-tat move, Masengeli withdrew two police bodyguards assigned to Justice Lawrence Mugambi on Saturday. In his […]
An outspoken Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Member of Parliament has cautioned MPs from the Mt Kenya region against underestimating Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In a statement on Monday, Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi, said the Mt Kenya MPs are making the Deputy President popular by making him a subject of rallies. The ODM MP warned […]
The controversial deal between President William Ruto and the Indian conglomerate Adani Group to take over the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has taken another dimension. This is after Adani threatened to sue Kenyans for ruining its image globally by associating it with corruption. Adani Group sent out a warning following reports of false statements […]