Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended himself over recent comments that cast doubt on the sustainability of the government’s free education programme, stating that his remarks were misinterpreted and directed at Parliament, not the public. Speaking at a rally in Nyatike, Migori County, on Saturday, Mbadi said his statements were meant to urge lawmakers to increase education funding, not to warn parents about possible reintroduction of school fees. “I was speaking to policymakers. I was speaking to members of Parliament who approve the budget,” he said. “I told them we must enhance the budget for capitation so that every…
Author: Davin Muthoni
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) chief executive Oduor Ong’wen has defended Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, following mounting criticism over his persistent objection to the party’s political collaboration with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Ong’wen maintained that Sifuna, in his capacity as Secretary General, remains the official mouthpiece of the party and is tasked with communicating its official position on critical national matters. He stated that Sifuna is not only entitled to represent ODM but also has the right to voice personal opinions – a freedom Ong’wen said is “enshrined in any functioning democracy”. Addressing the media on Wednesday, Ong’wen clarified…
After 14 years in a Saudi Arabian prison, Stephen Munyakho, also known as Stevo, walked to freedom on Tuesday, marking the end of a long and painful chapter for his family and supporters. Munyakho, 51, had been incarcerated at Dhaban Prison in Jeddah since 2011 after a workplace altercation led to the death of Yemeni national Abdul Halim Mujahid Makrad Saleh. Initially sentenced to five years for manslaughter, his punishment was later escalated to the death penalty by a Sharia court following an appeal by the victim’s family. The release was confirmed by Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei, who…
The country has been left in disbelief following the confirmed strangulation of nurse and Toto Touch founder, Susan Njoki, at Chiromo Hospital Group’s Braeside branch. An autopsy conducted by six pathologists revealed that Njoki was manually strangled roughly four hours after her final meal on Tuesday last week, a day after she was admitted to the facility without her consent. Detectives from Kabete Police Station are currently investigating the incident. Njoki, who had a history of mental health treatment, had earlier claimed on social media that her husband, Alloise Ngure, had sent four doctors to forcibly inject her and admit…
A family has filed a complaint at the Naivasha Law Courts over delays by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in prosecuting a case involving a 72-year-old man accused of plotting to kill five of his family members. The case, which has drawn public interest, has stalled for over two years since being filed, with the family citing alleged intimidation and the withdrawal of charges against key suspects as factors behind the delays. The main suspect, Francis Muya, is facing five counts of conspiracy to murder. According to court documents, Muya is alleged to have conspired, between…
Microsoft has warned of “active attacks” targeting SharePoint server software used by government agencies and businesses, urging immediate installation of security updates to prevent further exploitation. In a security alert released on Saturday, the technology firm said the vulnerability affects only SharePoint servers deployed within organisations. SharePoint Online, which operates on the Microsoft 365 cloud platform, remains unaffected. The company has recommended that customers apply the updates without delay. “We’ve been coordinating closely with CISA, DOD Cyber Defense Command and key cybersecurity partners globally throughout our response,” a Microsoft spokesperson stated. The FBI confirmed on Sunday that it is aware…
Veteran politician and former Karachuonyo Member of Parliament Phoebe Muga Asiyo has died at the age of 93. Asiyo passed away on Thursday in a hospital in North Carolina, United States, following a stroke, according to her family. Her son, Caesar Asiyo, confirmed the news, stating that she died while receiving care from her children. “Phoebe died in the hospital while my brother and two sisters were taking care of her,” he said. He added that his mother had suffered a stroke a few months ago while visiting family in the U.S. “My mother developed a stroke not long ago…
President William Ruto has dismissed criticism from his political opponents, reiterating his unwavering focus on reducing the cost of living and boosting food security. Speaking on Tuesday during the launch of the Affordable Housing Internship Programme at State House, the Head of State said detractors would not derail his agenda. “We have a plan on how to create jobs my friends. So let nobody lie to you. You know when you hear people speak it is as if Kenya is the worst country in the world,” said Ruto. He defended Kenya’s progress, pointing out that the country had made significant…
A petition has been filed at the High Court demanding the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, to produce, dead or alive, the missing Wajir Assistant County Commissioner and Huduma Centre Manager, Hussein Abdirahman Mohamed, who disappeared on 8 July. Filed under a certificate of urgency at the Milimani Criminal Division, the application was submitted by lawyers Danstan Omari and Shadrack Wambui, representing Hussein’s family. The petition names the Inspector General, the Attorney General, and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) as respondents in the case. According to court documents, Mohamed was last seen attending an official…
A night out in Muhuru Bay, Nyatike Sub-County, Migori County, turned deadly for a police officer who was found fatally stabbed outside a local bar early Friday morning. Constable Gilbert Kibet, attached to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) station in Muhuru Bay, was discovered with a stab wound to the neck at around 4 a.m. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Police reports indicate that Kibet was attacked by a suspect known only by the alias “Boy,” who fled the scene. A broken bottle, believed to be the murder weapon, was recovered…
