Erick Kipkirui at a Milimani court on July 19, 2024. [Collins Kweyu, Standard] Multimillionaire prisons cleaner Eric Kipkirui Mutai and his bosses were on Friday charged with corruptly receiving Sh301.9 million from the State Department for Correctional Services for “supplying air”. Appearing before Anti-Corruption Magistrate Celesa Okore, Mutai and his co-accused denied 68 corruption charges…
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City lawyer Donald Kipkorir on Saturday, July 20, 2024, outlined the characteristics of a true patriot. Taking to his official X account, Kipkorir said that a true loyalist will not only support the government when it delivers on its promises but also criticize when it blunders and nudges it to introduce new reforms that will…
Nairobi, Kenya — 19th July — Following the success of his acclaimed third studio album, Emeka Must Shine, Nigerian music sensation Blaqbonez, is back with a new captivating release “Fire On Me”, the soulful anthem captures all the beautiful intricacies of a sizzling summer romance. On “Fire on Me” Blaqbonez masterfully narrates a tale of passion and emotion punctuated by his…
Grief has engulfed Mukuru village in Ntulele area, Narok East Sub County after bodies of two male adults were found floating in a seasonal river. Narok County Police Commander Riko Ngare who confirmed the incident said the two were riding on a motorbike and fell in a deep valley while trying to cross a man-made…
The High Court has issued a conservatory order that suspends the National Police Service’s ban on protests by Kenyan youths (Gen Z). Justice Bahati Mwamuye of the Milimani High Court, in a decision on Thursday, prioritized and certified as urgent the application challenging the prohibition of protests, which was implemented by Acting Inspector General of…
Siaya Governor James Orengo Siaya Governor James Orengo has ordered the immediate release of more than Ksh 9.8 million owed to county nurses for nearly three years. Orengo stated that it was unfair to withhold the nurses’ two-month salaries from the period they participated in an industrial strike in 2021. He highlighted that a return-to-work…
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has apologized to journalists and his counterpart Kalonzo Musyoka following chaos at an Azimio Parliamentary Group (PG) meeting on Wednesday, July 17. In a statement on Thursday, July 18, Raila’s spokesperson, Dennis Onyango, conveyed Raila’s assurance to journalists and leaders affected by the chaos that Azimio would take action. “Yesterday (Wednesday),…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is investigating a cleaner at the State Department for Correctional Services in connection with the embezzlement of Kes. 450 million. Sources at the anti-graft commission confirmed the arrest of five senior Ministry of Interior officials as the investigation into the graft scheme progresses. The EACC identified the cleaner, Eric…
The National Police Service (NPS) has clarified it has not banned public demonstrations. In a statement, the Ag. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja says that the July 17th notice they sent out was informed by credible intelligence on potential threats planned on that day. “Any individual who intends to organise…
Senator Richard Onyonka has called on Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) to clarify its involvement in a controversial agreement with Adani Airport Holdings Limited, an Indian firm, to lease Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Petitioning the Senate Committee on Roads and Transport, Onyonka sought a statement regarding the purported deal with Adani, which would see JKIA…
Trans-Nzoia County Governor George Natembeya has called for the abolition of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), citing concerns over its impact on the future prospects of Kenyan children. Speaking on Friday at the commissioning of a twin Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) classroom at MEZA Primary School, Natembeya criticized the government’s handling of the education sector….
The National Assembly Committee on Education, chaired by Julius Melly, met with Dr. Belio Kipsang, PS, State Department for Basic Education in consideration of Supplementary Estimates 1 for 2024/25 financial year. The revised budget, presented PS Bellio Kipsang, has caused concern among Committee Members who fear critical education programs may be crippled. The State Department’s…
Renowned TV host cum news anchor Shiksha Arora is set to leave the Kenya Broadcasting Cooperation (KBC ) after three years of service. Taking to her official social media platforms, the vibrant media personality revealed that she would be hosting her last show on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 9.00 pm. Arora while announcing her…
A Mombasa court sentenced a boda boda rider to seven years in prison for retaining Kes.200,000 mistakenly sent to his Mpesa account. Mombasa Senior Resident Magistrate David Odhiambo handed down the sentence after 27-year-old Samuel Mwithiga Wanjiku pleaded guilty to the charges. Detectives charged Wanjiku with intentionally withholding payment delivered erroneously, contrary to Section 35…