High Court declares new Education Funding Model unconstitutional

High Court Judge Chacha Mwita has ruled that Kenya's new education model fund is unconstitutional, citing discrimination against students' right to education. The court emphasized that it is the government's duty to fund public universities, and shifting this responsibility to parents violates constitutional rights and legitimate expectations. The judge highlighted that

Putin reflects on Ukraine invasion year-end press conference

In a year-end press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia should have launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine earlier, emphasizing the need for better preparation for what he termed a "special military operation." He acknowledged that systemic planning was necessary prior to the 2022 invasion, which followed the

I will not betray Ruto – Vows Finance CS Mbadi

ODM Chairman John Mbadi Cabinet Secretary for Finance John Mbadi has reaffirmed his unwavering support for President William Ruto’s administration, emphasizing the government's commitment to stabilizing the economy and enhancing public service delivery. During a recent address in Ndhiwa Constituency, Homa Bay County, Mbadi acknowledged the significant challenges the nation faces but

Gachagua says retired soldiers are providing his Security

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has disclosed that retired soldiers are volunteering to secure his homes following recent threats to his safety. In an appearance on Inooro TV's Kiririmbi show, Gachagua noted that his official security team has been withdrawn since the consecration of Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung’u in Embu

Court official arrested for taking bribe

A court official has been arrested for allegedly demanding a bribe of Ksh.400,000 from a client. He was to print court proceedings.The official was nabbed after he is said to have already received Sh.50,000 as a down payment, after which the remaining Sh.350,000 would be settled upon concluding the deal.

Make Africa food secure, Ruto asks the youth

It's Africa that has potential to make Africa food secure, and also to export the surplus, President William Ruto has said.The noted that the continent has huge agricultural space that it must exploit.The President observed that it is time countries in Africa worked together and put to use their untapped

Police take lead in tree planting exercise in Kiganjo

The Kenya Police has partnered with NGOs, County governments and local communities to take part in tree planting excercise.In heeding to the government’s initiative on planting 15 billion trees by 2032, the Kenya Police College-Kiganjo fraternity was joined by the spouse to the Prime Cabinet Secretary Madam Tessie Musalia Mudavadi,

Univercells to set up Biotechnology Center in Kenya

Kenya is seeking to partner with Univercells to develop a biotechnology centre in Nairobi that will manufacture vaccines and drugs. President William Ruto said the biotechnology centre is part of the government’s plan for Universal Healthcare. The Head of State said the partnership once finalised will also include skills transfer to boost