A section of Kenya Kwanza Members of Parliament has rallied behind President William Ruto’s recent government appointments, praising the administration’s commitment to inclusivity and regional balance. Speaking during an interdenominational fundraising event in Nandi Hills, the lawmakers commended the nomination of Dr Erastus Ethekon, a Turkana native, as the new chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Ethekon replaces Wafula Chebukati, who retired two years ago and passed away on February 20, 2025. Leader of the Majority in the National Assembly, Kimani Ichung’wa, defended the selection process, asserting that it strictly adhered to legal requirements. He criticised opposition…
Author: Davin Muthoni
The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has called for the immediate shutdown of 23 television stations accused of defying a national suspension on betting advertisements. In a formal letter to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), the BCLB cited the continued unauthorised promotion of gambling services by these stations, despite a 30-day ban issued on April 29. The ban aimed to curb the widespread exposure of misleading betting content, particularly on TV and radio. “The board has noted that several media outlets continue to display mobile money till and paybill numbers, openly encouraging public participation in gambling promotions,” stated…
The US has announced a reward of up to $10 million (about Sh1.3 billion) for information that could help locate Abdullahi Osman Banati, a suspected al-Shabaab operative believed to have been involved in the January 2020 terror attack on Camp Simba in Manda Bay, Lamu County. The bounty was publicised under the Rewards for Justice (RFJ) programme run by the US State Department, which stated that Banati played a key role in the operational planning of the pre-dawn raid on the military base. The facility, used jointly by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the United States military, supports regional…
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika is once again under legal scrutiny following a fresh High Court petition seeking her removal from office over alleged dual citizenship. The petition, filed on April 14 by Naivasha resident Peter Kuria Mwaniki, calls for the court to declare Kihika’s election unconstitutional, alleging that she holds both Kenyan and American citizenship – a status that, under the Kenyan Constitution Article 78(2), disqualifies one from holding a state office unless the foreign citizenship is renounced. According to the petitioner, Kihika once served as an Assistant District Attorney in Dallas County, Texas – a position he notes is…
Catholics around the world are holding their breath in anticipation of a new pope, as the conclave on Thursday failed to reach a decision in its second round of voting. Once again, black smoke billowed from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel—signalling that the cardinals locked in conclave have not yet chosen a new pope to guide the Roman Catholic Church. The cardinals held an initial inconclusive vote on Wednesday evening, followed by two more rounds on Thursday morning, as thousands of faithful gathered again in St. Peter’s Square. They are expected to hold up to two more ballots on…
Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has publicly cut ties with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of attempting to control the political direction of the Mt Kenya region. Wambugu claimed that the impeached DP is pushing for one-party dominance and sidelining diverse political voices, which he views as a regression to a dictatorial era. Speaking on Kogi’s Corner TV on Tuesday night, Wambugu criticised Gachagua for trying to impose a political monopoly in the region by dictating party alignment ahead of the 2027 General Election. “In ODM strongholds, turnout averages 66 per cent due to lack of competition.…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has commenced the recruitment process for its next chief executive officer, as current CEO Dr Nancy Macharia approaches the end of her term on June 30, 2025. In a public notice released on Tuesday, the Commission invited qualified Kenyan citizens to apply for the high-ranking position, setting a three-week deadline for submissions. This announcement came amid growing public interest and recent speculation. On Friday, February 21, the Commission dismissed a social media post claiming that TSC had appointed its Senior Deputy Director Ibrahim Gedi as Macharia’s replacement. The commission termed the report as fake and…
The Archdiocese of Nairobi has confirmed that Cardinal John Njue has been formally invited to participate in the forthcoming papal conclave scheduled for May 7, 2025, following the recent death of Pope Francis. However, due to his current health condition, Cardinal Njue will not be able to travel to Rome to join the 133 cardinals confirmed to elect the next pontiff. This official position was communicated through a statement issued by the Metropolitan Archbishop of Nairobi, Philip A. Anyolo, who stated that the invitation had been extended through the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya, in conjunction with the Office of the…
Chiefs and assistant chiefs operating in high-risk security areas, and willing to own firearms, have been advised to apply for government-issued guns to enhance their personal safety. According to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, the move is intended to improve the safety of local administrators who have increasingly faced threats from criminals and also political harassment. However, applicants will be required to register with the Inspector General of Police before being issued with the firearms. “Much as we would like to equip them with modern tools and encourage them to work closely with area police commanders to deal with criminals,…