President Ruto’s Fresh Bale : Major Shake-Up in Key State Positions as New Appointments are made
President William Ruto has made a series of fresh State appointments, marking another chapter in his ongoing efforts to revitalize public service delivery. Among the key appointments announced in a gazette notice dated Friday, October 4, is a seven-member Selection Panel tasked with recruiting the next Vice-Chairperson and Public Service Commission (PSC) members. The PSC, crucial to overseeing Kenya’s public...
Paul Pogba’s Return Timeline Shortened After Ban Is Reduced to 18 Months
Good news for Juventus and fans of French international Paul Pogba; his 4 years drug ban has been reduced to 18 months following a successful appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sports. The former Manchester United player who tested positive for dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) at the start of the 2023/24 season, may be able to start training with Juventus in...
Stabex Wins Jet Fuel Tender Amid Controversy at JKIA
Stabex has been awarded a sudden and highly competitive tender to supply jet fuel at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). This comes just days after a fuel supply disruption temporarily halted operations at Kenya's busiest airport on September 26. The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) swiftly rectified the disruption, blamed it on a technical hitch, and assured the public that normal...
Uproar Among Kenyans As Senate Pushes for 7-Year Presidential Term Extension
In a move that has ignited a firestorm of debate across Kenya, Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has introduced a controversial bill seeking to extend the presidential term limit from five to seven years. The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, No. 46 of 2024, also proposes to prolong the terms of MPs, MCAs, and governors, while significantly reshaping...
Gen-Zs Officially Get Nod To Form Political Party After Initial Rejections Over Inclusivity Concerns
The Registrar of Political Parties, Ann Nderitu, has formally approved the registration of the Inclusion National Justice and Civic Education Transformation (INJECT) Party. The party, which predominantly attracts youth, particularly Gen Zs, faced initial rejection when it was submitted for approval under the name Gen Z Party. According to the Registrar, the first application was denied because the party name...
Ndindi Nyoro’s Missing Signature Sparks Questions Amid Gachagua’s Impeachment Saga
The absence of Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro's signature on the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised significant questions, especially given Nyoro's close alliance with President William Ruto. Sources within the political sphere suggest that the reason for Nyoro's missing signature from the motion is hinged on the ploy to have Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, take over...
Activist Morara Kebaso Released On 50,000 Shilling Cash Bail
Morara Kebaso, a vocal critic of President William Ruto’s administration, was arraigned in court and released on a Ksh. 50,000 cash bail, with a case mention set for October 4. Kebaso faces charges of cyber harassment under Section 27 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act 2018, accused of tarnishing the reputation of businessman David Langat. According to the charge...
Sen. Omtatah Seeking Court Orders To Halt SHIF Launch and Safaricom Health System Deal
Busia senator and human rights activist, Okiya Omtatah, alongside Eliud Matindi and Dr. Magare Gikenyi, have filed a petition seeking to stop the launch of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). The petitioners argue that the fund is being rolled out without the necessary legislative framework in place, raising constitutional concerns. The SHIF is intended to replace the National Hospital...
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Denies Involvement In Gang-rape of Blogger
Mombasa Governor Abdul Swamad Nassir has vehemently denied any connection to the horrific gang rape of Bruce John Chawa, a local blogger who was abducted and assaulted after posting a controversial video. Chawa’s viral clip, which hurled insults at the governor's mother and wife, sparked outrage online before the blogger was later brutally attacked. “This country has a history of...
