Author: NLM Correspondent

Industrialist Jaswant Rai has withdrawn all cases at the Appeals Court that have obstructed the lease of Mumias Sugar Company (MSC) for years. This comes mere days after Rai’s reported abduction by unidentified individuals.  The case withdrawals, which have been at the heart of the revival of the once-mighty sugar miller, coincide with President William Ruto’s recent warnings of action against those allegedly exploiting cane farmers in the Western Region. Rai’s West Kenya Sugar formally submitted three withdrawal notices at the Court of Appeal to terminate the ongoing petitions that challenge the awarding of Mumias Sugar to the Sarrai Group,…

President William Ruto’s administration is pushing forward an all-encompassing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) legislative agenda. State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed announced that the Cabinet had given the green light to four bills touted to usher in a transformative era for healthcare in the country. Titled the Primary Healthcare Bill, Social Health Insurance Bill, Digital Health Bill, and the Facility Improvement Financing Bill, these legislative pieces collectively aim to reshape the healthcare landscape by fostering comprehensive accessibility, financial inclusion, technological integration, and dedicated funding. The Primary Healthcare Bill, 2023 One of the cornerstones of President Ruto’s UHC vision was elevating community…

Embakasi East MP had been charged with misusing his firearm in the shooting of DJ Evolve. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino was Tuesday, August 29, 2023 acquitted on the charge of misuse of a firearm in the shooting of DJ Evolve. The acquittal came after a two-year legal battle, during which the court noted that the prosecution had failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove that Babu Owino had shot DJ Evolve. In his ruling, Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Bernard Ochoi said that the prosecution had failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. He said that the prosecution…

Sudan’s military ruler Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Monday dashed hopes of talks to end a months-long war, denouncing the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as “traitors” and promising a decisive victory in a speech to soldiers. Millions have been driven from their homes and a humanitarian crisis has escalated since the conflict between the army and the RSF began in April. Successive talks have failed to bring the fighting to a complete halt. “We do not make deals with traitors, we do not make deals with anyone who has betrayed the Sudanese people,” Burhan, who is also the head…

The President said he is determined rout specific groups he says are manipulating various sectors in the country. President William Ruto accused Jaswant Singh Rai, the chairman of Kabras Sugar, for alleged involvement in questionable dealings that have impacted the sugar sector. Ruto subtly suggested that Rai might have played a role in undermining efforts to rejuvenate the Mumias Sugar factory and insinuated his connection to cartels. While addressing Bungoma residents, Ruto emphasized his commitment to streamlining various sectors and combating entities that stifle progress and exploit the nation. He specifically addressed the challenges facing the sugar industry and named…

Swahili Village DC, a fine-dining establishment recognized for its upscale dining experience and founded by restaurateurs Kevin Onyona and Emad Shoeb, now faces a lawsuit for alleged worker exploitation and wage theft. The restaurant, known for catering to dignitaries and diplomats, is under scrutiny for reportedly profiting at the expense of its employees, particularly those belonging to marginalized communities, including African immigrants. Operated by experienced figures in the restaurant industry, Kevin Onyona, a Kenyan, and Emad Shoeb, Swahili Village DC, now stand accused of violating labor laws by systematically underpaying its workforce. The allegations extend to violations of minimum wage…

A Nakuru based lawyer, Peter Okiro, has filed a suit to have judges excluded from paying higher taxes under the Finance Act 2023 to save the bench from having their remuneration adversely affected. Okiro’s petition vests on what he calls the ‘sanctity of remuneration and benefits bestowed upon judges’. He asserts that the financial considerations of judges play an instrumental role in upholding the Judiciary’s impartiality and resilience against undue influence. Central to this contention is the belief that judges’ financial security is paramount for fostering an environment that empowers them to execute their mandates independently. Represented by lawyer Kipkoech…

TikTok to establish a Kenyan Office to oversee and coordinate TikTok’s operations within the continent as decision reached to moderate and eliminate inappropriate or offensive content from the platform. Kenya will collaborate with the popular short-form video hosting platform to review and monitor content on the platform. This is the decision reached at an early morning meeting between President William Ruto and the TikTok global team amid concerns raised by Kenyans over the App, the Nairobi Law Monthly can report. In a virtual meeting held on Thursday, President Ruto and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew discussed strategies to ensure that…

Kakamega County enters the Kenyan fish export scene, lands a deal to ship 10 tonnes of fish to Italy on a weekly basis The county’s strategic move is inspired by the DAS Group run Lutonyi fish processing plant, a Sh120 million facility located within Kakamega town that resumed operations with renewed vigour, surmounting a two-year hiatus stemming from internal conflicts among its directors over operational matters. According to Samwel Ondieki, Chief Executive Officer of the DAS Group, the inaugural shipment of fish is slated to depart the country next week. Ondieki also revealed that the recent international standards certification —…

The action by the steel companies heavily increased the cost of constructing homes and infrastructure across the country. The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK), in an effort to preserve market competition and thwart anti-competitive practices, has imposed a fine of Sh338,849,427 million on nine steel manufacturers for their involvement in cartel behaviour that inflated the prices of steel products. In a statement issued on Wednesday (August 23), CAK said its action follows a rigorous investigation that uncovered the collusion among steel firms, a practice that substantially augmented the cost of constructing residential and infrastructure projects by inflating steel product prices.…