The Senate has agreed to hold a plenary session to hear the impeachment motion against Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo. The plenary is scheduled for July 8 to July 9. This follows the rejection of a motion to establish an 11-member committee to investigate the allegations. “As communicated earlier by way of a message on the resolution of the Isiolo County Assembly, the Standing Orders provide that the Senate may constitute a committee to investigate the matter or conduct the same in plenary. The motion having been negatived, the route of a special committee is hereby abandoned. That means the Senate…
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ormer police spokesman Charles Owino has alleged that Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, the street vendor who was shot in the head at close range, insulted a police officer shortly before the fatal incident. Speaking on Citizen TV, Owino condemned the shooting of the young vendor and emphasized the need for police to exercise restraint, even when provoked. He noted that while there are circumstances under which police officers may use firearms, they must always act with caution and sound judgment. “It was a very simple exchange. If you listen to that clip closely, you will hear that boy abusing the policeman.…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has sparked widespread controversy by issuing a shoot-to-kill order, directing police officers to use lethal force against individuals attempting to storm or threaten police stations. The directive, announced during a press conference in Nairobi on Thursday, 26 June 2025, comes in the wake of violent protests that rocked the country on 25 June, marking the anniversary of the 2024 anti-government demonstrations that claimed lives. Murkomen’s order follows a wave of unrest during the Gen Z-led memorial protests, which he described as a well-planned and unconstitutional attempt at regime change. Speaking to the press after assessing…
The government, through the Communications Authority (CA), ordered media houses to halt live broadcasts of the June 25th anniversary protests, which had brought the nation to a standstill. CA Director-General David Mugonyi claimed the coverage violated the Constitution and Section 461 of the Kenya Information and Communications Act. Media houses defied the directive, continuing live broadcasts, which led to some of their signals being forcefully shut down. Affected outlets included KTN, NTV, K24 and Kameme. In response, the Standard Group termed the directive “illegal”, arguing it contravened Articles 33 and 34 of the Constitution and lacked legal justification. The move…
The Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU), Francis Atwoli, has proposed the dissolution of Nairobi National Park to pave the way for industrial expansion. He made the remarks on 22 June 2025 while addressing local residents in Karen, following their opposition to the proposed railway project set to connect Riruta and Ngong. “Even the National Park, where we have animals, must be used to develop Nairobi. We need a new Nairobi with roads, facilities, and proper industrial parks because it is only Nairobi that has not been decongested in Africa,” said Atwoli, adding that even developed…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has denied claims that he hired goons last week to infiltrate protests over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang. On Sunday, 22 June, Sakaja reiterated that his entire political career has been anchored on clean politics and that he has never resorted to violence for political gain. “I would like to say for the record — and let me be clear. I have never and will never sponsor violence of any kind. My entire political life has been anchored on siasa safi (clean politics), which upholds human dignity, the rule of law, and the democratic rights…
Lawmakers have questioned the fairness of Kenya’s overseas jobs programme after a parliamentary report revealed that the majority of beneficiaries come from just three counties—Machakos, Makueni, and Kitui—despite the initiative being presented as a national effort. The report, presented to the National Assembly’s Committee on Diaspora Affairs and Migrant Workers, raised concerns of discrimination and lack of transparency in the selection process. Legislators termed the findings “opaque” and accused the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of favouring certain regions. The Director-General of the National Employment Authority (NEA), Edith Okoki, appeared before the committee—chaired by Kwale Woman Representative Lydia Haika—on…
The Kenya National Police Service motto is “Utumishi kwa Wote”, which means “Service to all”. This signifies that the police are expected to serve all Kenyans, including peaceful protestors during demonstrations. However, following recent demonstrations across the country, the police have come under criticism for how they have handled protestors—particularly in the course of detaining them. There have been reports of police officers visiting individuals in their homes and taking them into custody without any explanation. In most of these cases, the officers do not identify themselves. Furthermore, many of those arrested are taken to undisclosed locations rather than recognised…
The redeployment of staff from the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the newly formed Social Health Authority (SHA) has stirred controversy, amid claims of contempt of court and complaints over slashed salaries. This follows the recent issuance of deployment letters by the Public Service Commission (PSC) to former NHIF employees, who have been operating under SHA since the NHIF Act was repealed in November 2023. At least 215 letters have so far been dispatched to staff at all levels—from top management to clerical workers and directors—with an additional 400 expected in the coming days. According to insiders, some employees…
Protests broke out in Nairobi, Kenya, early Tuesday, primarily in the Central Business District (CBD), sparked by public outrage over the death of Albert Ojwang — a 31-year-old teacher and blogger — who died while in police custody. The demonstrations, dubbed “Justice for Ojwang” and associated with hashtags such as #JusticeForAlbertOjwang, #TuesdayMAANDAMANO, and #ArrestEliudLagat, followed Ojwang’s death on 7 June 2025. He had been arrested for allegedly making derogatory remarks on social media about Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat. A post-mortem examination reportedly revealed that Ojwang died as a result of blunt force trauma, contradicting initial police claims…
