KENYA NEWS

Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has hit out at IEBC and EACC for claiming that impeached leaders cannot run for elective seats. The two agencies this week indicated that leaders removed from office through impeachment are permanently barred from holding public office in the future…

Inspector-General of Police Hilary Mutyambai has warned members of the public against provoking police officers. Mutyambai in his New Year message raised alarm over the rising cases of Kenyans provoking law enforcement officers and posting their reactions on social media. He warned citizens that…

Five children aged between three and seven years on Thursday died after they fell in a septic tank at Mwihoko area in Ruiru, Kiambu County. Reports indicate that the kids were playing within the compound of an abandoned construction site when the cesspit covered with concrete caved in. Confirming…

A police officer attached to Deputy President William Ruto’s office has allegedly committed suicide in Eldoret. David Too reportedly jumped into a dam formed from a quarry in Ngeria, Uasin Gishu County, according to The Standard. Family sources said the officer jumped into the dam at around 9:00 am…

Deputy President William Ruto has expressed confidence that he will be the leader of Kenya’s next government. Speaking during the homecoming ceremony of newly elected Msambweni MP Feisal Abdallah, Ruto maintained that hustlers will form the next government. He pointed out that the ‘hustler movement…

Thirdway Alliance party has picked Angela Mwikali as lawyer Miguna Miguna’s running mate in the Nairobi gubernatorial race. Mwikali was unveiled on Thursday by Thirdway Alliance National Elections Nomination Board which is chaired by Crispus Wathimba. Addressing journalists in Nairobi, Wathimba…

President Kenyatta has called on Kenyans to reunite in rebuilding the country in 2021 following a difficult 2020 occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. In his New Year speech on Thursday, the president urged Kenyans—at home and abroad—to adjust their mindset to embrace the spirit of renewal and hope…

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has officially joined Deputy President William Ruto’s Tangatanga camp following his impeachment. On Thursday, Sonko accompanied DP Ruto and his allies to the homecoming ceremony of the recently elected Msambweni MP Feisal Abdallah. Speaking during the event, Sonko…

Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) CEO Ezra Chiloba has landed a government appointment. Chiloba was appointed to the Youth Enterprise Development Fund board by ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru.  He will serve as a member of the board for a term of three years…

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has sent home the entire county cabinet a day after he was sworn-in.  Nyaribo, who took over following the death of Governor John Nyagarama, directed all county executive committee (CEC) members to hand over immediately. He took oath of office on Tuesday, two…