Nairobi, Kenya – Former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi has officially declared his exit from active politics, announcing that he will now dedicate his time to promoting happiness and well-being in professional spaces. Murungi made the announcement on Tuesday morning after being conferred with an honorary doctorate by Laikipia University, in…
Nairobi, Kenya – RUPSA Sacco has announced plans to auction the movable assets of the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperative Limited (KUSCCO) in a bid to recover Ksh.108.8 million in deposits and accrued interest. The move follows what RUPSA describes as prolonged non-compliance by the apex cooperative body…
Mombasa, Kenya – National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urged legislators to give priority to pension funding, warning that a majority of current Members of Parliament may not return after the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the 2026 National Assembly Legislative Retreat, Wetangula cited findings from a pensions and actuarial…
Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court has deferred proceedings in cases filed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, pending key determinations by the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Court Session During Tuesday’s mention, a three-judge bench led by Justice Eric Ogola was informed that the matters before it…
Thika, Kiambu County – A former deputy headteacher has been sentenced to 28 years in prison after being found guilty of defiling a 13-year-old pupil, in a case that underscores the seriousness with which Kenyan courts are treating sexual offences against minors. Court Ruling Resident Magistrate Evangelista Kithinji delivered the…
Bomet County, Kenya – Police in Bomet have launched a manhunt for a 29-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing his uncle following a family dispute. The Incident According to Bomet County Police Commander Edward Imbwaga, the suspect, Hillary Cheruiyot Sang, ambushed his uncle, Gilbert Kiplangat Bett, 32, on Monday. Sang…
Nairobi, Kenya – A petition has been filed in court seeking to stop the Government of Kenya from selling 15 percent of its shares in Safaricom PLC to a private foreign entity. The petitioners argue that the move poses a threat to national security, data sovereignty, and public interest. Petitioners’…
Eldoret, Kenya – A final-year student at Rift Valley Technical Training Institute (RVTTI) has been charged in an Eldoret court after allegedly splashing sulphuric acid on his former girlfriend and college mate, causing grievous harm. Court Proceedings Appearing before Eldoret Senior Magistrate Kyne Odhiambo on Monday, Tonny Kimwetich Kangor, 24,…
Nairobi, Kenya – As part of preparations to host a successful Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament next year, the government has announced plans to invite a high-level Confederation of African Football (CAF) inspection team to evaluate the progress of key stadia earmarked for Kenya’s matches. Stadium Readiness Cabinet Secretary…
Nairobi, Kenya – A new report presented to President William Ruto has drawn a direct link between the rise of short-stay rentals and lodgings and Kenya’s worsening gender-based violence (GBV) crisis, recommending mandatory CCTV surveillance in all such facilities as part of a national prevention strategy. Grim Statistics The report…