The High Court of Kenya sitting in Eldoret has declared Chepkoech Too the biological daughter of the late former nominated KANU MP Mark Kiptarbei arap Too, ending a decade-long legal battle over her paternity and her right to inherit from his multi-billion-shilling estate. In a judgment delivered by Presiding Judge Anuro Wananda, the court ruled that DNA evidence conclusively proved Chepkoech as a child of the deceased politician and businessman. The decision followed an application by Chepkoech seeking a DNA test after she was excluded from succession proceedings involving the estate, estimated at Sh7 billion. She accused her stepmother, Sophie…
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Six American soldiers were killed in an Iranian strike against a military facility in Kuwait on Sunday, the US has confirmed. US Central Command originally said three soldiers died in the incident but officials confirmed on Monday that the death toll had doubled, after one person succumbed to their injuries and two more bodies were found in the rubble. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed a US bunker in Kuwait was hit after a missile was launched during Iran’s original retaliation evaded air defences. The six deaths are the only fatalities confirmed by the US military since it launched a new…
China firmly opposes and strongly condemns the attack on Iran and the killing of its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Sunday, while experts warned that the joint military strikes will have far-reaching repercussions in the region and the world. Calling the attack a grave violation of Iran’s sovereignty and security, the spokesperson said it also tramples on the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and basic norms governing international relations. “We urge an immediate stop to the military operations, no further escalation of the tense situation,…
Dock workers have issued a strike notice over the alleged interference in union affairs by a senior officer at the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), accusing the official of derailing the implementation of their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Dock Workers’ Union Secretary General (SG) Simon Sang said the union has credible information that a senior KPA officer who allegedly wields significant influence within the Judiciary, the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), and the Public Service Commission (PSC) is being used by competitors to destabilise the union. “This malpractice is affecting the morale of our members, and we will not tolerate it…
By Mark Simitia A late-night commute along the Kitengela-Namanga Highway ended in tragedy as a 25-year-old petrol attendant was allegedly pushed out of a moving bus, run over, and left critically injured, sparking national outrage and calls for justice. A family in Kitengela is mourning the sudden and violent death of 25-year-old Joseph Mureithi, who reportedly died after being thrown from a Super Metro bus along the busy highway on Tuesday night. The incident has reignited public concerns over passenger safety and the conduct of public service vehicle operators. According to police and eyewitnesses, Mureithi, a petrol station attendant in…
By Mark Simitia When Charles Kanjama was announced as the 52nd President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) on February 19, 2026, many Kenyans saw it as a well-earned victory for a man who has spent decades serving the law with courage and integrity. Kanjama’s journey to the top of Kenya’s legal profession did not begin in boardrooms or political circles. It started with humble beginnings, strong discipline, and a deep desire to understand the law and use it to serve society. Charles Kanjama grew up valuing hard work, education, and self-belief. Even as a child, he showed a…
By Munene Gachuru Kenya’s system of devolved governance, established under the 2010 Constitution, was intended to correct historical centralisation, enhance accountability, and promote equitable development. More than a decade later, it is increasingly apparent that the scale and design of the 47-county framework have produced outcomes that undermine, rather than strengthen, state capacity. The issue is no longer whether devolution was normatively desirable, but whether its current architecture is fiscally and institutionally sustainable. The core problem lies in excessive fragmentation. Forty-seven counties—many with limited populations, narrow revenue bases, and weak productive capacity—operate as fully fledged administrative units. Each county sustains…
By Eliud Muriithi Recent homicide data in Kenya paints a troubling but instructive picture. Men remain the majority of victims accounting for roughly 70 per cent of recorded cases in 2024, but beneath this headline statistic lies a far more disturbing trend: a sharp and sustained rise in femicide. The killing of women, often at the hands of intimate partners, has ignited public outrage and prompted renewed scrutiny from institutions such as the National Crime Research Centre (NCRC). In its assessment, the National Crime Research Centre observes that the apparent increase in homicide cases in 2024—spanning offences outlined in the…
The government has moved with speed and unveiled the National Infrastructure Fund bill that is expected to mobilize about Sh5 trillion to finance major long-term projects to enable the country to reduce its reliance on public debt and taxation. The National Infrastructure Fund Bill, 2026, sponsored by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, also outlines the governance structure of the fund and the running of the kitty whose seed capital will come from privatization of various state entities. According to the bill, the purpose of the Fund will be to scale up and accelerate development of catalytic national infrastructure, mobilize…
Selecting a provider in today’s digital financial space means finding the right balance between opportunity and protection. While strategies and tools matter, long-term outcomes are often shaped by the reliability and integrity of the platform you choose. In Kenya’s regulated environment, that choice carries particular weight. Kenya’s online trading sector has developed steadily since formal oversight was introduced in 2017. The framework now in place gives you clearer guidance on how platforms should operate and what standards separate credible firms from those that pose unnecessary risk. Understanding these foundations helps you make decisions with confidence rather than assumptions. The significance…
