Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has formally moved to the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn parts of a High Court decision that upheld his impeachment, while preserving findings that were favourable to him, including the award of Sh50 million in damages. In a notice of appeal filed after the three-judge bench delivered its ruling on June 8, 2026, Mr Gachagua signalled his intention to challenge most of the judgment arising from his 2024 impeachment process, which the High Court found to be largely constitutional. The bench, comprising Justices Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima and Dr Freda Mugambi, upheld the legality…
Author: Davin Muthoni
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale appeared before the High Court on Tuesday for mitigation after being found in contempt of court over continued construction of an Ebola quarantine and isolation facility at Laikipia Air Base despite earlier orders stopping the project. Mr Duale was required to appear before the court for sentencing following a ruling that he had failed to comply with interim conservatory orders halting the establishment and operationalisation of the facility pending determination of a constitutional petition. The case was filed by Katiba Institute and the Law Society of Kenya challenging the project over alleged lack of public…
Senior Counsel Martha Karua has shared her account of the events that unfolded at Entebbe International Airport on Monday, where she says she was denied entry into Uganda, detained, stripped of access to her phones and ultimately forced onto a flight back to Nairobi. Karua, a former Justice Minister and leader of the People’s Liberation Party, had travelled to Kampala alongside Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Charles Kanjama and other advocates to attend proceedings linked to Ugandan opposition figures Kizza Besigye and Erias Lukwago. While her colleagues were cleared by immigration officials, Karua was detained for several hours before…
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surpassed 1,000, with health authorities reporting 254 deaths since the outbreak was declared in May. In a statement issued on Sunday, Congo’s Ministry of Health said the outbreak had recorded 1,003 confirmed cases, while 100 people had recovered from the disease. The outbreak, which is concentrated in the eastern province of Ituri, was officially declared on 15 May and has rapidly become one of the most significant Ebola outbreaks in recent years. Health officials say the outbreak is being driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain of…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is experiencing growing internal competition as rival factions step up grassroots mobilisation campaigns in a bid to shape the party’s direction ahead of the 2027 General Election. The contest pits a group aligned to ODM leader Oburu Oginga, which appears supportive of continued cooperation with President William Ruto’s administration, against the emerging “Linda Mwananchi” movement associated with ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna. Both camps have launched separate mobilisation drives across the country, highlighting deepening political manoeuvring within the party as discussions over future alliances gather momentum. At a Central Management Committee meeting held on Monday, leaders…
A prolonged leadership dispute between the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) and senior police commanders has reportedly slowed key human resource functions within the National Police Service (NPS), delaying promotions, transfers and other administrative processes. The standoff, which has persisted for months, has left hundreds of officers in limbo and raised concerns about morale within the service, with sources warning that the impasse could affect operational efficiency if left unresolved. At the centre of the dispute is a constitutional battle over control of recruitment, promotions and dismissals within the police service. The conflict intensified following the controversial recruitment of 10,000…
Two people died and several others were injured after a massive fire tore through Nairobi’s Gikomba Market in the early hours of Sunday, destroying property worth millions of shillings and raising questions about safety measures at the city’s largest open-air market. The cause of the fire had not been established bas of Sunday evening, but the blaze left large sections of the market in ruins, with traders returning at daybreak to assess the damage and salvage whatever they could from the debris. “I could not save anything,” one trader said, estimating her losses at more than 100,000. Preliminary assessments by…
Hundreds of thousands of university and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students could miss out on full government funding next year after budget estimates revealed a significant shortfall in allocations for loans and scholarships. The 2026/27 Budget Estimates show that the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and the Universities Fund are facing a combined funding deficit of more than Sh72 billion, raising concerns about the sustainability of higher education financing and access for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. According to the estimates presented by National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, HELB has been allocated Sh56.3 billion against a requirement…
The National Police Service (NPS) has launched investigations into the invasion of All Saints’ Cathedral in Nairobi by suspected goons who disrupted a post-budget forum on Friday. In a statement issued on Sunday, the police said detectives were reviewing CCTV footage captured during the incident, with two suspects already in custody as investigations continue. “This incident will be investigated thoroughly, professionally, transparently, and impartially to ensure that all those involved are brought to justice. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses,” NPS said. Police have also appealed to members of the public to share any information that could…
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has joined the Linda Mwananchi movement, signalling a new political alignment in the Mt Kenya region as preparations for the 2027 General Election gather momentum. Kang’ata, who recently parted ways with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), made the announcement during a rally at Kivulini Grounds in Thika, where opposition leaders criticised President William Ruto’s administration and urged Kenyans to vote for change in the next election. Addressing supporters, the governor accused the government of failing to address the rising cost of living, unemployment and the challenges facing businesses across the country. He also faulted some…
