2024 Archives
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei commends the High Court’s decision to nullify the appointment of Nandi County’s Executive Committee Members (CECMs). Cherargei asserts that Governor Stephen Sang’s bypassing of the County Assembly in appointing the CECMs constitutes an impeachable offense. The recent ruling by the High Court regarding Nandi County’s Executive Committee appointments has garnered significant…
President William Ruto has urged Chinese investors to explore investment opportunities in Kenya, particularly in the energy, water, and housing sectors. During his visit to China’s Engineering Corporation Limited, he witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Kenyan Ministry of Energy and Petroleum and Energy China, aiming to enhance the flexibility…
The High Court in Nairobi has postponed the verdict in the murder case involving Joshua Irungu (Jowie) and former TV news anchor Jacqueline Maribe to December 15, 2023, due to the judge’s illness. The two are accused of killing businesswoman Monica Kimani in 2018. The High Court in Nairobi has rescheduled the verdict in the…
Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime supports the government’s suspension of non-essential foreign travel by officials, suggesting that local travel expenses also need regulation. He proposes a decentralized approach to government meetings to reduce costs. In the wake of Monday’s suspension of all non-essential foreign travel by government officials, Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime has joined…
The Kenyan government has dedicated Ksh.741 million and 30 acres of Kenyatta University land to support the establishment of the WHOAFRO Regional Emergency Operations and Logistics (OSL) Hub. This move aims to strengthen responses to public health emergencies in the region. In a significant step towards bolstering responses to public health emergencies, the Kenyan government…
Nairobi Members of County Assembly (MCAs) are initiating an ad hoc committee to investigate suspicions of county revenue diversion via a recently introduced system. The Controller of Budget’s concerns regarding this issue have prompted the MCAs to take action, aiming to uncover potential misappropriation of public funds. The probe, spearheaded by Majority Leader Peter Imwatok,…
The Council of Governors (COG) calls upon the national government to reserve at least 50% of the National Contingency Fund for County Governments to prepare for and respond to El Niño-related disasters. COG Chairperson Anne Waiguru emphasizes the need for increased resources given that counties collectively have only Ksh.1 billion budgeted for El Niño mitigation…
Progress is being made in the approval of four Health Bills in both Houses of Parliament, with relatively few interventions from parliamentarians. However, concerns have emerged regarding the exclusion of proposed amendments, leading to dissatisfaction among members, particularly from the Minority side of the National Assembly. Members from the Azimio-One Kenya coalition expressed their frustrations,…
Amid escalated security concerns, Nyamira County Assembly encountered an impeachment motion against Governor Amos Nyaribo, presented by Esise Member of County Assembly (MCA) Josiah Mang’era. The motion, featuring nine allegations of abuse of office, including misuse of public funds, favoritism, and irregular staff recruitment, has set the stage for a forthcoming debate and vote. Security…
The National Assembly has suspended the implementation of the Prof Raphael Munavu-led Presidential Working Party on Education Reform report, which proposed significant changes to the education system. Concerns have been raised about the legality of these changes, prompting MPs to seek clarification and the Speaker to issue a directive. In a potentially disruptive move, the…
