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10/09/2025

In a dramatic twist shaking the United Opposition coalition, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has announced it will not field a candidate in the Mbeere North by-election—opting instead to throw its full support behind the Democratic Party (DP). In a statement released Wednesday, September 10, DCP leader Gachagua justified the move as a strategic display of fairness and unity among coalition partners, stating that the Mbeere North seat was traditionally held by DP and should remain so under the United Opposition pact....

In a dramatic twist shaking the United Opposition coalition, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has announced it will not field a candidate in …

10/09/2025

A storm is brewing in Parliament after revelations that the Judiciary has been awarding judges and top judicial officers billions in taxpayer-funded allowances outside the framework set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). The matter came to a head on Wednesday during a tense Public Accounts Committee (PAC) session, where legislators questioned why the Judiciary continues to regulate its own subsistence and travel allowances despite the SRC’s constitutional mandate to standardize public officers’ pay....

A storm is brewing in Parliament after revelations that the Judiciary has been awarding judges and top judicial officers billions in taxpayer-funded allowances outside the framework set by the Sala…

10/09/2025

In a bold showdown that strikes at the heart of devolution, Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) across the country have forcefully rejected the Senate’s attempt to extend oversight over locally generated revenues—stoking fears of a looming constitutional clash. At a high-stakes stakeholder retreat held in Kiambu on Wednesday, county lawmakers voiced unanimous opposition to a divisive clause in the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025....

10/09/2025

The already intensifying clash between former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi and Chief Justice Martha Koome erupted further today as Havi called for a nationwide protest demanding her resignation. Speaking after the petition he filed with the Judicial Service Commission was stalled by court rulings, Havi rallied supporters, declaring the campaign against Koome had entered a new, public phase....

10/09/2025

In a fierce show of rejection, thousands of Kenyan teachers aligned with KNUT have firmly refused to be onboarded onto the government-run Social Health Authority (SHA) insurance scheme, preferring to retain their existing private medical cover as crunch talks with President Ruto loom at State House this Friday. Led by KNUT Nakuru secretary Anthony Gioshe, teachers declared the SHA model untrustworthy and insufficient, citing grievances echoed by other civil servants—especially police—regarding accessibility and service lapses....

In a fierce show of rejection, thousands of Kenyan teachers aligned with KNUT have firmly refused to be onboarded onto the government-run Social Health Authority (SHA) insurance scheme, preferring …

10/09/2025

In a bold and unapologetic challenge to Kenya’s historical narrative, former Vice President Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka today demanded that Kenyans acknowledge his crucial role in the transformative projects credited to the late President Mwai Kibaki. Appearing on a popular podcast, Kalonzo didn’t mince words. He reminded the nation of his unexpected journey—from political rival to Kibaki’s deputy from 2008 to 2013—and how his partnership helped guide the president through health struggles....

10/09/2025

Tensions have erupted within Kenya’s civil society movement after a panel formed to address victims of deadly protests was suddenly halted. The abrupt suspension has ignited a bitter fallout among human rights groups, exposing deep divisions over how justice for victims should be pursued. The court’s decision to freeze the panel has thrown families of victims into renewed uncertainty, leaving them without a clear path to compensation or accountability....

10/09/2025

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has unleashed a legal firestorm, suing key national bodies—including the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP), Public Service Commission (PSC), National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), and the Attorney General—over their collective failure to enforce ethical standards among Members of Parliament. In a bold petition, LSK accuses these institutions of colluding in systemic complacency, allowing MPs accused of ethical breaches and corruption to retain power unabashedly....

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has unleashed a legal firestorm, suing key national bodies—including the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission…

10/09/2025

In a shocking escalation of urban violence, respected lawyer and governance expert Mathew Kyalo Mbobu was fatally gunned down in a calculated drive-by attack that has rattled Nairobi’s legal community and heightened fears over professional safety. Trailed and Executed According to police, Mbobu was followed from Galleria Mall along Lang’ata/Magadi Road while stuck in traffic. Two assailants on a motorcycle pulled alongside his vehicle....

In a shocking escalation of urban violence, respected lawyer and governance expert Mathew Kyalo Mbobu was fatally gunned down in a calculated drive-by attack that has rattled Nairobi’s legal commun…

09/09/2025

A political explosion rocked Western Kenya over the weekend when Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale publicly denounced Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen as utterly unfit for his role—branding him a “TikTok phone boy with too much English” and demanding his resignation. At a funeral gathering in Butere, Khalwale launched his blistering attack, accusing Murkomen of being out of touch with ordinary Kenyans’ security concerns....

09/09/2025

In a devastating blow to Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), the party’s official candidate for the upcoming Mbeere North by-election has defected, announcing a bold move to join Moses Kuria’s Chama cha Kazi (CCK), ahead of a fiery electoral showdown. The new entrant, Duncan Mbui—formerly a DCP-backed deputy county official—confirmed the switch today. The move comes after he accused DCP of betrayal, alleging that pressure from the United Opposition stifled his nomination in the hotly contested constituency....

09/09/2025

In a sharp and unexpected political turn, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka today forcefully dismissed swirling rumors that he is poised to abandon the opposition and join President William Ruto’s administration ahead of the crucial 2027 elections. Speaking candidly during a podcast interview, Kalonzo slammed the rumors as baseless, calling them manufactured efforts to sow distrust. “Where did this ‘last-minute joining’ narrative come from?...

In a sharp and unexpected political turn, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka today forcefully dismissed swirling rumors that he is poised to abandon the opposition and join President William Ruto’s…