Eldoret, Kenya – Business owners in Eldoret have voiced concern over the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill currently before the Senate, warning that a proposed ban on flavours in products such as vapes and nicotine pouches could harm legitimate businesses and fuel the circulation of illicit goods. Traders Support Regulation, Oppose…
Nairobi, Kenya – Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed calls for the United Opposition coalition to reveal its presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election, insisting there is “no hurry.” Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, the former Deputy President cited historical precedent, noting…
Nairobi, Kenya – A constitutional petition has been filed in the High Court seeking to compel Parliament and related offices to disclose how much public money was spent on the 2025 National Prayer Breakfast and to stop the use of public funds for the 2026 edition of the event. The…
Nairobi, Kenya – Questions over leadership and accountability have intensified after Garissa Governor Nathif Jama failed to appear before the Senate Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to respond to audit queries on the use of public funds. In a letter to the Senate, Governor Jama explained that he was out of…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Supreme Court is expected to issue a landmark ruling today in the impeachment case of Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who was removed from office in October 2024. The decision could reshape the legal framework governing parliamentary impeachment processes and judicial oversight in Kenya. The Core…
Algeria’s Senate has demanded revisions to a landmark law declaring France’s 1830–1962 colonization a crime, creating legislative discord just weeks after the lower house unanimously passed the bill. Legislative Disagreement On December 24, Algeria’s lower house voted to classify colonization as a crime with “legal responsibility,” while also demanding an…