The Finance Bill 2024 sailed through the Second Reading in the National Assembly on Thursday with 204 Members of Parliament voting yes, while 115 opposed it. Here is how each MP voted: Hon. Samuel Chepkonga – YES Hon. Benjamin Kipkirui – YES Hon. Marianne Kitany – YES Hon. Samuel Atandi – NO Hon. John Walter…
Slovakia aim to continue its strong defense after upsetting Belgium, while Ukraine seeks recovery from a loss to Romania. As Euro 2024 progresses, Group E braces itself for a pivotal encounter between Ukraine and Slovakia, each seeking redemption and advancement following contrasting fortunes in their opening matches. Slovakia stunned the footballing world with a resolute…
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado will lose property worth Kes.235 million, believed to have been acquired through proceeds of corruption. Obado and Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have reached a compromise that will also see him forfeit two high-end vehicles. On Tuesday, the High Court granted the anti-graft body authority to seize and auction these…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has terminated the criminal case against Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula and 23 others, citing the validity of their contractual agreement with the Ministry of Information. Prosecuting counsel Wisley Nyamache informed Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina that the ODPP did not wish to proceed with the criminal case against Savula…
Home player Douglas Duncanson emerged as the winner of the seventh leg of the ongoing NCBA Golf Series at the Karen Country Club. Duncanson posted 41 points to beat a field of 191 that participated in the leg. He was closely followed by Robert Keter, who secured the runner-up position with 39 points. The Division…
The Burundian star admitted that Okutoyi might have overpowered her during the singles match they played against each other at the Nairobi Club. Sada Nahimana, the Burundian tennis star, is in awe of Angella Okutoyi’s style of playing at the just concluded Billie Jean King Cup III at the Nairobi Club. Nahimana lost to Okutoyi…
On Thursday, June 13, the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) issued a directive for the immediate closure of all accounts used by the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) for royalties collection. This decision was communicated by KECOBO Chairperson Joshua Kutuny during a meeting with the management of Performing and Audio-Visual Rights Society of Kenya (PAVRISK)….
Magistrate Kivuti succumbed to injuries on June 14 at a Nairobi hospital. President William Ruto has urged police officers to ensure adequate safety for all judicial officers following the tragic death of Makadara Law Courts Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti. In a statement on Monday, President Ruto described attacks against judicial officers as criminal acts that…
Nuru Okanga, an outspoken diehard supporter of ODM leader Raila Odinga, will spend at least five days behind bars following a Court order granting the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions the authority to detain him. In a statement released on Thursday, June 13, 2024, the ODPP announced that the Milimani Law Courts had…
IG Koome The National Police Service (NPS) has assured the judiciary of enhanced security following the tragic death of Makadara Law Courts Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti. In a statement Monday, Inspector of Police Japheth Koome announced that the safety of judicial officers remains a priority to the service. While condoling with the family of the…
The Ministry of Agriculture has announced plans to implement a digital identification (ID) system for livestock to enhance record-keeping and traceability. During the official opening of the third edition of the Kenya Meat Expo at the KICC in Nairobi, Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke explained that this initiative will enable the identification of livestock…
Cabinet Secretary for Education Ezekiel Machogu The application portal for scholarships and loans for students joining universities and TVET institutions will be officially opened tomorrow. In a statement Monday, Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu said the applications were due to open on Saturday, June 15, but the ministry pushed it forward due to Eid ul-Adha…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have recovered 5 suspected stolen motor vehicles at a homestead in Kamulu. According to the DCI, the Monday morning joint operation also saw the arrest of the prime suspect, Salesio Njagi Kiura. Detectives started pursuing the suspect following a report made on June 10 regarding the theft…
Landslide victims from Kangema subcounty, displaced over a month ago, have finally been settled at the ACK Kiarithe church compound, relocating them from a nearby primary school, where they had initially sought shelter. The 25 families were moved from their Musoso village, when their land started sinking as the area is prone to landslides that…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) based at Kayole, Nairobi, are urgently seeking information on the whereabouts of 35-year-old Mary Mwende Kimwalu. Ms Mwende is a suspect in a case of attempted murder that occurred at Mihang’o Estate in Njiru, Kayole sub-county on April 22, 2023. According to reports, Mary Mwende allegedly stabbed…