Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju was arrested by detectives after authorities concluded that his widely reported disappearance had been staged, bringing a dramatic twist to a case that had captured national attention. The incident began when Tuju was reported missing over the weekend, sparking fear among his family members, political allies, and members of the public. Reports indicated that Tuju had disappeared while traveling to a scheduled radio interview, leading to speculation that he had been abducted. Concern grew quickly as supporters and political leaders demanded answers regarding his safety. Among those who raised alarm was Kalonzo Musyoka, who expressed…
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Kenyan Generation Z activists have issued a strong warning to politicians, urging them to stay away from the popular “Tuko Kadi” slogan, which has recently gone viral across the country as a symbol of youth civic engagement and voter registration. The slogan, which loosely translates to “We have the voter’s card,” gained nationwide attention after a successful youth-led campaign that mobilized hundreds of young people to register as voters. The movement quickly spread on social media platforms, attracting praise from citizens, activists, and political leaders alike. However, as the slogan gained popularity, some politicians and political figures began associating themselves…
Kenya’s top golfer Njoroge Kibugu is five-million shillings richer after the government issued a cheque in honor of his phenomenal performance at the Magical Kenya Open (MKO) golfing tournament in February. The five million bonanza is a fulfilment of the pledge made to the young golfer by President William Ruto during award presentation and closing ceremony of the MKO at Karen Country Golf Club on 22nd of February. While presenting the cheque on Tuesday at Talanta Plaza in Nairobi, the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya stated that the monetary reward was a solid demonstration…
Arbitration has long been heralded as the “gold standard” for commercial dispute resolution in Kenya. It promises a “private room” where disputes are resolved with speed, technical expertise and confidentiality. Yet, as the complexity of Kenyan commerce grows, the gap between this promise and operational reality of arbitration is becoming increasingly visible. Why Parties Opt Out of Court Kenyan courts often operate in the opposite way: public, procedural, inflexible and slow. Even relatively straightforward commercial or specialized cases can drag on for years due to backlogs, frequent adjournments, recusal applications and constitutional petitions. This is not necessarily a reflection of…
A long-running financial dispute involving former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has escalated into a dramatic property battle that stretches from courtrooms in London to legal proceedings in Nairobi. The dispute revolves around a loan obtained nearly nine years ago by Tuju’s company, Dari Limited, which used several prime properties in the affluent Karen suburb as collateral. The case has now reached a critical point after courts declined to stop the auction of the properties, opening the way for lenders to recover billions of shillings in unpaid debt. The Sh1.2 billion loan was initially obtained to finance business operations and investments…
By Seth Shisabilu Shava For all their swagger, intimidating appearance and reputation for extreme violence, the Africa Corps have not been noticeably effective in securing the regions they have been paid to secure. Africa Corps’ predecessor, the infamous Wagner Group, from which it evolved in 2023, was under the personal control of its chief, Yevgeny Prigozhin. He ran it as a marauding militia that remained at arm’s length from the Kremlin but ultimately followed Putin’s orders from afar. Wagner Group primarily provided “security” and military training and, in return, received benefits such as access to minerals. That was until Prigozhin…
The drought situation in Kenya is worsening with more than 3.3 million people in arid and semi-arid lands facing starvation, the Kenya Red Cross said on Thursday. The drought emergency has evolved beyond a climate shock into a full-scale humanitarian crisis, affecting 23 out of 47 counties, the humanitarian agency said in a statement issued in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. “More than 3.3 million people are in need of food assistance, 1.5 million of them urgently need water, and over 200,000 children are battling severe acute malnutrition,” it said, calling for scale-up of water trucking, provision of food aid, malnutrition…
Motorists across Kenya received temporary relief after the High Court stopped the enforcement of instant traffic fines introduced by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). In orders issued by the court, NTSA and the Office of the Attorney General were barred from issuing, demanding, or enforcing automated traffic penalties generated through digital systems. The decision temporarily halts the newly introduced instant fines system that had begun operating on Kenyan roads. The ruling was made by Justice Bahati Mwamuye following a constitutional petition challenging the legality of the system. The court issued conservatory orders stopping the enforcement of the penalties…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched body-worn cameras for customs and law enforcement officers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in a move aimed at strengthening border security, improving accountability, and enhancing transparency in customs operations. Speaking during the launch, KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga noted that the initiative marks a major milestone in the modernization of customs administration and the use of technology to combat illicit trade. Wattanga observed that the authority plays a critical role in securing Kenya’s borders while facilitating the seamless movement of goods and people across ports of entry. “Through sustained surveillance and intelligence-led…
A court in Embu County has sentenced a woman who pretended to be a lawyer and conned a client out of Sh229,000 to two years in prison. The ruling was delivered at a magistrate’s court in Siakago after the court found that the woman had falsely presented herself as a qualified advocate. The accused, identified as Jane Kiura, was convicted after the prosecution proved that she impersonated an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and obtained money from a member of the public under false pretences. According to the prosecution, Kiura deceived a client who was seeking legal assistance…
