The Teachers Service Commission has signalled plans to phase out the controversial Career Progression Guidelines (CPG), a framework that has governed teacher promotions for nearly a decade amid growing criticism over stagnation and delayed career advancement. The move comes as the commission receives an additional Sh2 billion allocation in the 2026/2027 financial year to support teacher promotions, with nearly 30,000 educators expected to benefit under the proposed new system. Introduced in 2017 to replace the traditional schemes of service, the CPG framework tied promotions to the availability of administrative positions and budgetary allocations. However, teachers and unions have consistently accused…
Author: Davin Muthoni
Lawyers representing the National Assembly of Kenya and petitioners in the impeachment case against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have defended the process that led to his removal from office, dismissing claims that he was denied a fair hearing. During court proceedings, lawyer Michael Muchemi, appearing for petitioner Mwengi Mutuse, argued that Gachagua had lost both parliamentary backing and the confidence of the political party that sponsored him to office. Muchemi further maintained that impeachment proceedings are political rather than criminal in nature and therefore should not be subjected to the strict standards applied in ordinary judicial trials. Lawyers representing…
Former Immigration Principal Secretary Julius Bitok is facing renewed scrutiny following allegations that foreign nationals, including individuals linked in reports to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), obtained Kenyan passports and identity documents during his tenure. The allegations in this report are primarily based on reporting by The Standard, which cited documents and statements from unnamed sources. According to The Standard, the allegations are contained in documents and claims suggesting that some applications may have been processed through irregular channels within the immigration system. These claims have not been independently verified. The newspaper reports that officials linked to Bitok’s office may…
Lawyers representing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have accused Parliament of orchestrating a “parliamentary coup” during the October 2024 impeachment process, arguing that constitutional procedures were ignored to settle political differences within the Kenya Kwanza administration. During the second day of hearings before a three-judge bench comprising Justices Eric Ogola, Freda Mugambi and Antony Mrima, the court was told that the fallout between President William Ruto and Gachagua had triggered a politically motivated removal process disguised as constitutional accountability. Counsel appearing for Gachagua, Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina, Sheria Mtaani, Gema Watho and lawyer Ndegwa Njiru argued that Parliament abandoned…
Justice Joseph Kipkoech Biomdo has made history as the first professionally trained military officer to transition from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to serve as a civilian High Court judge. His appointment, following his swearing-in on Monday, capped more than 20 years in legal practice and public service. During interviews conducted by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), Biomdo was asked whether he was ready to leave behind the senior military rank of colonel for the Judiciary. The judge told the panel he had already resolved to exit military service and begin a new chapter in civilian justice administration. “I first…
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has announced he will not seek re-election on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket, declaring the ruling party unpopular in the Mt Kenya region and signalling a growing political rift with President William Ruto. The governor made the remarks shortly after appearing alongside the President at a public event in Murang’a, before later addressing the press in Nairobi where he openly criticised the party’s standing in the region. Dr Kang’ata said he would chart a different political path ahead of the 2027 General Election, even as he maintained that his differences with the President were ideological…
Fresh Details have emerged linking a woman to the sudden death of prominent physician Dr Job Obwaka, with investigators now pursuing a suspected poisoning case after his final hours were spent at her home. The Directors of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has secured a court order to detain Beatrice Wanagri for 10 working days to allow completion of investigations, following an application at the Kibera High Court. According to an affidavit filed by Sergeant Rhoda Nzioka, Dr Obwaka travelled from Nairobi to Kitengela on Friday, where he met Wanagri before proceeding to her residence in Milimani. Court documents state that the…
A fresh political storm is unfolding after a Senate motion seeking to strip former President Uhuru Kenyatta of his retirement benefits, escalating tensions with President William Ruto’s administration. The motion, tabled by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei, calls for the withdrawal or reduction of Mr Kenyatta’s state-funded privileges, citing alleged involvement in partisan political activities contrary to the law governing retired presidents. In his petition, Mr Cherargei argues that Mr Kenyatta has been “publicly reported and widely documented to have actively participated in partisan political processes,” adding that such conduct “amount to active engagement in political party activities contrary to the…
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has re-emerged at the centre of Kenya’s political tensions, drawing sharp criticism from allies of President William Ruto while receiving backing from sections of the opposition, as his continued political engagement fuels debate ahead of the 2027 General Election. The former Head of State has come under increasing attack from leaders linked to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and segments of the Orange Democratic Movement, particularly after reaffirming his leadership of the Jubilee Party and supporting its presidential candidate, Fred Matiang’i. Speaking during a public event in Narok County, Uhuru rejected calls to withdraw from politics,…
The High Court has upheld a directive by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) requiring public service vehicles (PSVs) to remove graffiti, decorative artwork and tinted windows, dealing a major blow to operators defending Kenya’s popular nganya culture In a judgement delivered on Wednesday, Bahati Mwamuye dismissed a constitutional petition challenging the May 2025 enforcement notice, ruling that the directive is lawful, constitutional and grounded in public safety. The petition, filed by Michael Makubo, argued that the regulations unfairly targeted matatu operators and threatened nganya culture- widely recognised form of urban expression characterised by elaborate graffiti, customised lighting, tinted…
