Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will face the Senate for his impeachment trial after a High Court sitting in Nairobi declined to issue conservatory orders. Justice Chacha Mwita in his ruling on Tuesday allowed the impeachment trial to proceed. Gachagua is set to face the National Assembly at the Senate where the charges pressed against him…
The Russian Embassy in Nairobi has announced scholarships for Kenyans to study in Russia. In a statement on Tuesday, the embassy said the scholarships will be fully funded by the Russian government. It said that interested Kenyans can apply through the portal by uploading the required documents and submitting their applications by December 2024. “To…
Amos Kipruto finished third at the 2024 Chicago Marathon, clocking 2:04:50, marking a strong comeback after struggling with a knee injury. Amos Kipruto went into the 2024 edition of the Chicago Marathon with the hope of winning the race after overcoming a recent struggle with injuries but he was forced to finish third. His compatriot,…
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has survived impeachment in the Senate on a technicality. In a precedent-setting decision, 34 senators voted to uphold a preliminary objection raised by the governor’s counsel. Governor Mutai had argued that the County Assembly did not meet the two-thirds threshold when they impeached him. Some 31 MCAs out of 47 had…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has submitted his evidence to the Senate ahead of an impeachment hearing on Wednesday. The DP, through his handlers, presented several cartons of documents in line with directions issued by speaker Amason Kingi. Kingi had directed Gachagua and his accusers, the National Assembly, to submit their evidence by 5 pm, Monday….
The International Commission of Jurists Kenya Section has revived calls to abolish the death penalty in Kenya and across Africa. ICK-Kenya chairperson Protas Saende said abolishing the death penalty is not just a legal or political issue, but a moral imperative. “As advocates for justice, we must work together to challenge the myths surrounding the…
Harambee Stars players are being subjected to ethnic profiling by a section of Kenyans following their loss to Cameroon, a cause for worry given the deep-rooted tribalism in the country. Harambee Stars’ 4-1 loss to Cameroon in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier has brought to the fore the tribal hate that exists among…
The government has been forced to step in and take a decisive action to avert a storm following the Kenya Tea Development Agency’s (KTDA) announcement of a hike in tea fertiliser prices. In a notice dated October 9, KTDA indicated that farmers would be charged Sh3,400 for 50kg of fertiliser. This is contrary to the…
Tana River Governor Dhadho Godana and Galole MP Said Hiribae have been arrested over the ongoing inter-clan clashes in the Coastal region, which have resulted in at least 14 fatalities. Police reported that the arrests occurred on Friday night after the duo ignored earlier summons to assist with the investigation. Governor Godana and MP Hiribae…
Kenyans in Lebanon have until the end of Saturday to register for evacuation as the crisis in the Middle Eastern country escalates. In a communiqué on Saturday, Roseline Njogu, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, urged Kenyans who have not yet registered to seize the remaining opportunity. As of this morning, the…
