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The Immigration Department has been exposed for engaging in corrupt practices according to a report by the Ombudsman.  The report highlights instances where passport applicants were overcharged and given documents with fewer pages than requested. Moreover, there are cases of documents getting…

Former radio presenter Joshua Arap Sang has been appointed as the Director of Public Communications at the office of the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service in the State House. President William Ruto made the appointment, recognizing Sang's two-decade-long career in the radio industry. Sang's…

Mercy Tarus, a Kabarak University graduate, has received nationwide praise after bravely confronting Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii, his deputy John Barorot, and Senator Jackson Mandago over the Uasin Gishu education airlift programme.  On Wednesday, August 9, Tarus regretted that her…

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has instructed Interior CS Kithure Kindiki and ICT counterpart Eliud Owalo to provide the House with details about Worldcoin Cryptocurrency tokens within a week.  Wetang'ula wants the CSs to explain how the company was registered. He has also…

A recent report by Mzalendo Trust reveals that 15 Members of Parliament (MPs) have not contributed to debates in the House since they were sworn in.  This is the first scorecard of the 13th Parliament and it includes MPs who were previously highlighted in the 12th Parliament's scorecards…

The victims of the 1998 terrorist attack in Nairobi may not receive any compensation as the US government claims to have already paid them and implemented measures to counter terrorism in Kenya.  In 2020, Former US President Donald Trump demanded Sudan pay $335m in compensation to be removed…

President William Ruto has signed the Malabo Protocol which grants him immunity from prosecution by the International Criminal Court.  The African Union adopted the protocol in 2014 to establish a regional accountability mechanism and promote African solutions to African problems. Kenya had…

The National Environment Management Authority (Nema) is seeking public input on a proposed beachfront hotel in Mayungu, Kilifi County, which is backed by Kango Enterprises Ltd, a company with ties to ODM leader Raila Odinga.  The hotel is said to consist of 14 blocks, including a presidential…

The National Transport and Safety Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023 has been introduced by Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa to the National Assembly, seeking to amend the NTSA Act, 2012.  If passed, the amendment will grant Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to outline minimum and…

Azimio has appointed Jubilee Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni as the head of the Legal and Technical team to appease a faction of Mt Kenya leaders allied to the coalition.  Azimio leader Raila Odinga on Tuesday announced that Kioni and former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka will lead the talks…