Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s legal team contests the impeachment process, citing procedural flaws, transparency concerns, and disputed public participation data as the High Court continues hearing the case. The High Court resumed hearing arguments on Tuesday challenging the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, as his legal team pressed claims that Parliament violated…
A Nairobi blogger and a prominent businessman is facing possible arrest after a woman filed a police complaint alleging defamation through social media publications that she claims damaged her reputation and exposed her to public ridicule. The complainant, Loise Nyambura, reported the matter to police in Ruiru, claiming controversial blogger Cyprian Nyakundi allegedly published false…
Kenya has intensified diplomatic and judicial efforts to secure a seat for Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung’u at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. President William Ruto on Monday convened a high-level meeting at State House in Nairobi with Chief Justice Martha Koome, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei,…
President William Ruto has appointed Justice Mohamed Abdullahi Warsame to the Supreme Court of Kenya, formalizing a key judicial elevation announced through a Gazette Notice issued in Nairobi on Tuesday, May 5. The appointment marks a significant moment in the ongoing strengthening of Kenya’s judiciary and constitutional order. The official Gazette Notice stated that the…
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has attributed the recent fuel shortage reported in several parts of the country to a technical and administrative hitch affecting sections of the downstream petroleum supply chain. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Wandayi said the disruption temporarily interfered with the ability of some oil marketing companies to…
Nyeri Town Member of Parliament Duncan Mathenge has backed the proposed increase in budgetary allocations to Kenya Ministry of Education for the 2026/2027 financial year, terming it a timely and necessary intervention for the country education sector. Speaking during the launch of a KSh 14 million National Government Constituencies Development Fund bursary programme in Nyeri…
Kenya is seeking to deepen its trade and investment relationship with Japan as it positions itself as a regional commercial hub in East Africa, President William Ruto said on Monday during high-level talks in Nairobi. The President spoke at State House Nairobi during a meeting with Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, where both leaders reaffirmed…
Over 2000 farmers from cooperatives in West Pokot attended a major agricultural exhibition in Chepareria Pkomo Sub-county aimed at improving productivity through education and practical demonstrations. The event brought together farmers agro-dealers and cooperative leaders in a collaborative effort to address challenges facing crop and livestock production in the region. It was organized by farmers…
President William Ruto on Monday presided over the swearing in of 37 newly appointed judges in a move aimed at strengthening Kenya judiciary and addressing longstanding case backlogs. The ceremony, held in Nairobi, marked a significant milestone for the country legal system as the new judges officially joined the High Court and the Environment and…
Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has urged former President Uhuru Kenyatta to step back from active politics and embrace a unifying national role as Kenya moves closer to the 2027 general elections. Speaking at Lunyofu Primary School in Budalang’i, Wetang’ula said the country is entering a sensitive political period that requires leaders to…
