A coalition of 20 civil society organisations has strongly criticised President William Ruto over what they describe as profane and divisive public statements, warning that such conduct undermines the dignity of the presidency and erodes public trust in leadership. In a joint statement issued on Wednesday following a meeting in…
President William Ruto is set to begin a four-day development tour of the Nyanza region on Friday, March 20, where he will commission and inspect a series of major projects across Kisumu, Migori, Homa Bay and Siaya counties. The tour will also include a high-level meeting with elected leaders from…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has cautioned opposition leaders against what he described as persistent attacks on the Presidency, saying respect for the office of the Head of State is a prerequisite for reciprocal political engagement. Speaking on Wednesday during an inspection of government-funded development projects in Chepalungu Constituency, Bomet County,…
Babu Owino has accused investigative authorities of intimidation following attempts to summon him for questioning in Kakamega over his recent political activities. In a letter dated March 17 and addressed to the Western Regional Directorate of Criminal Investigations office, the Embakasi East legislator claimed that junior officers, allegedly acting on…
The Judiciary of Kenya has issued a detailed clarification regarding the high-profile case involving Dari Limited and former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, following widespread public commentary on a ruling delivered on March 9, 2026. In a statement released on Wednesday, March 18, the Judiciary explained that the dispute arises from…
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K) has defended its elections held on March 14, 2026, at the Tom Mboya Labour College, asserting that the process met constitutional thresholds and saw “overwhelming participation” from affiliated unions. In a statement dated March 18, 2026, Secretary General Francis Atwoli dismissed a petition…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Kenya has announced that two men have been sentenced to death following their conviction for robbery with violence in Meru County. Douglas Muriithi and Antony Mugendi were found guilty of attacking a woman on September 6, 2024, in Maua Location, Igembe South Sub-County, in…
The High Court of Kenya has directed that a child expelled from Moi Kabarak School must be immediately readmitted, emphasizing the child’s constitutional right to education and privacy. Justice John Chigiti issued the ruling, stating: “The child must be admitted in school.” Lawyer Danstan Omari, representing the child, indicated that…
The Senegalese Football Federation announced plans to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after the country was controversially stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title on Tuesday. In a statement, the federation condemned the decision as “unjust, unprecedented and unacceptable,” adding that it “brings African…
Former Okoth Obado and two co-accused will learn their fate in the high-profile Sharon Otieno murder case on May 29, 2026. The accused include Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo, and county clerk Caspal Obiero. The ruling was confirmed on Wednesday by Lady Justice Cecilia Githua during a mention…