Speaker and the Senate of Kenya have formally appealed a judgment that awarded former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Sh50 million in damages.The High Court previously ruled that Gachagua's right to a fair hearing was violated during his impeachment proceedings.During his trial in the House, Gachagua reportedly experienced health issues and
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Ruto Praises “determined” Son-in-Law as Charlene-Isaya Union Celebrates Kenya-Tanzania Bonds
KILGORIS, KENYA — President William Ruto has praised his Tanzanian son-in-law Isaya for his determination in pursuing his daughter Charlene despite the formidable challenges that come with courting a member of Kenya’s First Family, describing the young man as someone who overcame the obstacles surrounding the President’s family to win
Ruto Announces KSh3,000 Stipend, Smartphones for 106,000 Village Elders
President William Ruto has announced a support package for more than 106,000 village elders across Kenya, including a monthly stipend, smartphones, training and health insurance cover.The President pointed out that these initiatives were aimed at recognising the contribution of village elders in grassroots leadership, community mobilisation and implementation of Government
Khalwale, Karen Nyamu Clash Over Edwin Sifuna’s Committee Removal
On Tuesday, a passionate discussion unfolded in the Senate when Kakamega Senator Bonni Khalwale claimed that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's removal from the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) stemmed from political motivations. Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu promptly challenged this claim, stating it lacked sufficient evidence.Khalwale argued that Sifuna faced removal
Embu Girl Dies After Bee Attack as Police Launch Probe
A tragic incident occurred in Embu County, where an eight-year-old girl lost her life due to injuries from a swarm of bees while gathering firewood with other children. On Saturday, the Gachoka Police Station in Mbeere South Sub-County received a report about this heartbreaking event. The girl's mother shared that
Obado’s Son Survives Road Accident With Minor Injuries
Kiambu Garbage Truck Driver Dies After Electrocution at Dumpsite
A tragic incident occurred at the Kangoki Dumpsite in Thika West Sub-County, Kiambu County, where a garbage truck driver, Joseph Mwangi Muchiri, lost his life due to contact with a high-voltage power line. This heartbreaking event unfolded on Thursday morning when the 42-year-old driver, having just offloaded waste, accidentally raised
NTSA Arrests 250 Jaywalking Pedestrians in Nairobi Crackdown
Over the past 10 days, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has arrested over 250 pedestrians in Nairobi as part of a focused effort to enforce the use of designated footbridges. This initiative addresses the serious issue of jaywalking, which is classified as an offense under traffic laws, resulting
Man Dies After Jumping From a Thika Road Footbridge, Traffic Disrupted
On the morning of Friday, July 31, 2026, transport along Thika Road experienced a temporary disruption when a man reportedly jumped from the Kahawa Wendani footbridge. This incident caused motorists to slow down as emergency services responded swiftly.Social media videos captured the scene, showing vehicles maintaining a safe distance from
Election Bill 2026 Could End IEBC Livestreaming of Results
The proposed Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, could eliminate the livestreaming of election results, a crucial element for maintaining transparency and public trust. This bill seeks to amend the Elections Act by removing the requirement for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to establish a mechanism for livestreaming results