Kwetu News

11/06/2026

📰 *Gachagua Remains Eligible to Contest 2027 Elections Pending Appeals - Nelson Havi*

Legal experts have argued that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua remains eligible to seek elective office despite the High Court upholding his impeachment.

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Legal experts have argued that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua remains eligible to seek elective office despite the High Court upholding his impeachment.

11/06/2026

📰 *Johana Tonui named new GSU Commandant in major police reshuffle*

Inspector General Douglas Kanja has approved a reshuffle affecting senior officers within Kenya's specialized police units. The changes include new appointments at the General Service Unit (GSU) and the Internal Affairs Unit as part of efforts to improve operational efficiency across the National Police Service.

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https://kwetu.co.ke/article/johana-tonui-named-new-gsu-commandant-in-major-police-reshuffle

11/06/2026

📰 *Stevo Simple Boy and Brenda Set KSh 5 Million Price Tag to Reveal Baby's Face*

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10/06/2026

📰 *Government Retains School Calendar Despite Rising Cases of School Unrest*

The Ministry of Education has confirmed that the second-term school calendar will remain unchanged despite unrest reported in some senior schools.

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The Ministry of Education has confirmed that the second-term school calendar will remain unchanged despite unrest reported in some senior schools.

09/06/2026

📰 *Court Transfers Petition Challenging SHA and Digital Health Systems to Milimani High Court*

The High Court in Kiambu has transferred a constitutional petition challenging the legality of the Social Health Authority (SHA) and related digital health systems to the Milimani Constitutional and Human Rights Division.

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The High Court in Kiambu has transferred a constitutional petition challenging the legality of the Social Health Authority (SHA) and related digital health systems to the Milimani Constitutional and Human Rights Division.

09/06/2026

📰 *Ten-Year-Old Boy Killed in Langas After Being Hit by Speeding Truck*

The driver later surrendered to police as investigations into the tragic incident commenced.

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09/06/2026

📰 *High Court Upholds Kithure Kindiki’s Appointment as Deputy President*

The High Court has upheld the appointment of Prof. Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President, ruling that the process complied with the Constitution and did not require public participation

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The High Court has upheld the appointment of Prof. Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President, ruling that the process complied with the Constitution and did not require public participation

09/06/2026

📰 *KRA Announces New Tax Filing Rules for 2025 Returns Ahead of April Deadline*

The Kenya Revenue Authority has introduced new guidelines for the 2025 tax filing season, including requirements for businesses claiming non-eTIMS expenses, updates on VAT returns, and reminders on PAYE compliance. Taxpayers have until April 30, 2026, to file returns and settle any outstanding tax obligations.

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The Kenya Revenue Authority has introduced new guidelines for the 2025 tax filing season, including requirements for businesses claiming non-eTIMS expenses, updates on VAT returns, and reminders on PAYE compliance. Taxpayers have until April 30, 2026, to file returns and settle any outstanding tax o...

09/06/2026

📰 *High Court Awards Gachagua KSh 50 Million After Finding Senate Breached Fair Hearing Rights*

Kenya's High Court has awarded former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua KSh 50 million in constitutional damages after finding that his right to a fair hearing was violated during impeachment proceedings. The ruling also emphasizes the need for a clear legal framework governing the impeachment of a Deputy President.

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Kenya's High Court has awarded former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua KSh 50 million in constitutional damages after finding that his right to a fair hearing was violated during impeachment proceedings. The ruling also emphasizes the need for a clear legal framework governing the impeachment of a....

08/06/2026

📰 *KMTC Student Eugene Mutuku Died From Multiple Injuries After Alleged Push From Moving Matatu, Autopsy Reveals*

A post-mortem has confirmed that KMTC student Eugene Mutuku died from multiple severe injuries and internal bleeding after allegedly being pushed from a moving matatu along Thika Road. Police are still searching for the driver and conductor, while the family demands justice and investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death continue.

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A post-mortem has confirmed that KMTC student Eugene Mutuku died from multiple severe injuries and internal bleeding after allegedly being pushed from a moving matatu along Thika Road. Police are still searching for the driver and conductor, while the family demands justice and investigations into t...