In a strategic move to bolster its legal services, the Nairobi County Government has welcomed 60 new in-house lawyers, with a clear objective to minimize reliance on outside counsel and tackle soaring legal expenses. This initiative aligns with Governor Johnson Sakaja's vision to improve service delivery across the county. At the
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New IEBC team to be in place within 85 days as selection panel sets timelines
The IEBC Selection Panel has announced that the new electoral commission team will be ready within 85 days. This follows a lengthy closed-door meeting held on Friday, where the panel outlined its timelines and called on qualified Kenyans to submit their applications for the positions of IEBC Commissioners immediately. During its
M23 rebels vow to march to Kinshasa as fighting escalates in Eastern DRC
The Rwanda-backed armed group M23 has vowed to continue its "march of liberation" toward the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) capital, Kinshasa, as its fighters make significant advances in the mineral-rich eastern region. The group’s recent capture of most of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, marks a dramatic
Former US Senator Bob Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Bribery
Former US Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after being convicted on multiple counts of bribery and corruption. The 71-year-old Democrat, who once chaired the influential Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was found guilty of accepting lavish gifts, including gold bars, cash, and a luxury Mercedes-Benz,
Trial of 12 Police Officers in Baby Samantha Pendo Murder Case Delayed Again
CS Muturi attacks Ruto again after the killing of 2 mlolongo abductees
Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has called upon President William Ruto to take immediate action against the alarming trend of abductions and extrajudicial killings in the country. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Muturi described the ongoing disappearances of young Kenyans as “gruesome” and warned that if left unchecked, these
Ministry of Health withdraws case against activist Grace Njoki
Narok Governor issues ultimatum for the transfer of Police officers
Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu has given the national government a five-day deadline to finalize the transfer of 194 police officers stationed in Suswa, who were on duty during the violent clashes on January 17, 2025, which resulted in two fatalities. Speaking at Duka Moja on Thursday, Ole Ntutu, accompanied by
President Ruto mourns victims of Washington, D.C. air crash
President William Ruto has expressed his condolences following a devastating mid-air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in the United States. The incident involved a passenger jet carrying 64 people and a military Black Hawk helicopter. In a heartfelt message posted on X, President Ruto extended his sympathies to the
Protesters in Kinshasa burn Kagame’s portraits as M23 seize Goma
Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has been engulfed in anger as protesters burned portraits of Rwandan President Paul Kagame and tore down Rwandan flags. The outrage comes as M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda, have taken control of most of Goma, a strategic city in