Chief Justice Martha Koome has condemned the National Police Service (NPS) for withdrawing the security detail and driver of High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi. Speaking at the Supreme Court in Nairobi on Monday, CJ Koome expressed her concerns over the disarming of Judge Mugambi’s security personnel over the weekend. She connected these actions to Justice…
On Monday, September 16, Pascaline Peter, known as Passy Ma Trevor, appeared before the Magistrates' Court The investigating officer asked the judge to give them 30 days to continue detaining the suspect Passy Ma Trevor is accused of defrauding Kenyans of KSh 350 million through his real estate company – Pafrim Investments Ltd Nairobi –…
By TESFA-ALEM TEKLE Deal for access to the ocean adds to the long-standing dispute over massive Grand Ethiopia Renaissance Dam that is still a sore point today That the blossoming ties between Egypt and Somalia have put Ethiopia on the edge is an open secret. What is not known, for now, is how Ethiopia will…
President William Ruto on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, chaired the first cabinet meeting since he constituted a broad-based government which involves members of the opposition. The meeting was attended by all cabinet secretaries, including the new ones appointed in July after the dissolution of the previous cabinet. A broad-based cabinet on September 17, 2024. PHOTO/@WahomeHon/X…
Integrity Centre The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Peter Odhiambo Agoro, Chairperson of the Consortium of Civil Societies in Kenya, for allegedly extorting Ksh 3 million from the CEO of a State Corporation. According to EACC Spokesperson Eric Ngumbi, Agoro demanded the bribe as an inducement and facilitation fee to avoid pursuing and…
Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa called for the removal of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accusing him of undermining the government Barasa claimed that Gachagua has moved from a respected motivator to a divisive person, thus undermining the national interest. He criticized Gachagua for putting his community first, allegedly separating other regions from the government…
Dr. Hiromi Nzomo tries to hit the ball with her mallet during the Kenya International Tournament at Nairobi Polo Club. [Ben Ahenda,Standard] The exploits of rising star Jadini Nzomo and that of Uruguayan Mauricio Sanchez Andre ensured Turkish Airlines secured a 7-3 win over SBM Bank in a mouth-watering Kenya International tournament match at Nairobi…
Felix Otieno Ouma has asked social media users to help him find his daughter, Candace Aurelia The little girl has been missing from home for over a week, which has left her family worried about her whereabouts Sources told TUKO.co.ke that the three-year-old girl disappeared after visiting her neighbour's house Siaya – A worried family…
Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo. [File, Standard] Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has survived an impeachment motion. Nyaribo survived the impeachment by a whisker after 12 members of the county Assembly voted to save him against 22 who wanted him impeached. Those who wanted him out of the office needed at least 23 votes. This is the…
Laikipia East Member of Parliament Mwangi Kiunjuri explained that the Nyahururu Declaration focuses on the development of the Mt Kenya region, not personal political agendas He said the role of Internal Security Minister Kithure Kindiki is a technical one, connecting the leadership of Mount Kenya with the president, while Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua continues with…
Zambian sprinter Muzala Samukonga is set for a grand hero’s welcome in Lusaka after his Olympic 400m success. Olympics 400m bronze medalist Muzala Samukonga is set to receive a hero’s welcome in Lusaka on Tuesday afternoon. The 21-year-old, who also holds the title of Commonwealth champion, has captured the hearts of Zambians with his stellar…
Hundreds of supporters turned out at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to receive Machakos governor Wavinya Ndeti From JKIA, Ndeti's procession entered Machakos town as supporters chanted his name He used the opportunity to lash out at his opponents, whom he accused of spreading false claims about his arrest in England. Machakos – Governor…
Kiambu Senator Karungo Thang’wa has criticized the recent declarations of allegiance by Mt Kenya MPs to Interior CS Kithure Kindiki, claiming it is a strategy to push Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua out of the political scene. While speaking at Our Lady of Sorrows Baricho Catholic Parish in Ndia, Kirinyaga County, Thang’wa accused the MPs of…
Dr Alice Kande is the acting Director General of the Kenya National Qualifications Authority(KNQA). The education and training sector in Kenya has over the years continued to face challenges due to the multitude of players governed by different regulatory agencies. Each of these regulatory agencies have continued to apply varying practices in curriculum development, assessment,…
President William Ruto leads Cabinet in a word of prayer on Tuesday, September 17 at State House, Nairobi. [Courtesy, PCS] President William Ruto is chairing the first Cabinet sitting since the formation of a broad-based government. State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed confirmed that the meeting is underway at State House, Nairobi. Though not the first…