Former Chief Justice David Maraga has sharply criticised President William Ruto for signing eight controversial bills into law on Thursday, October 15, 2025 — the same day the nation was mourning the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Maraga described the move as both ill-timed and contrary to the principles of justice and equality that the late Odinga stood for. He said the decision mocked the spirit of the 2010 Constitution and the democratic ideals that many Kenyans fought to protect. “Today, as Kenyans deeply concerned about the direction our country is taking, we must recognise that these actions…
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Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Soipan Tuya, has officially launched the nationwide Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment drive at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi. The exercise, which began Monday, October 13, will run for two weeks across all 47 counties. “This nationwide exercise commencing today, October 13, 2025, shall be conducted across all counties over a two-week period,” CS Tuya said. The recruitment aims to replenish KDF ranks due to natural attrition, expand new units, and integrate specialised capabilities. The Cabinet Secretary emphasised that the process will continue despite legal petitions filed in court seeking to halt it. Among the critics…
Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) is on the rise in Kenya, with alarming statistics pointing to its widespread impact. According to a 2023 report by the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet), more than 30 percent of the population has experienced some form of TFGBV, while 90 percent have witnessed it. As digital platforms become central to communication and self-expression, gender-based violence has evolved to take on new, more insidious forms in the online space. Researcher Surabhi Srivastava notes that the digital landscape has intensified the risks faced by women, girls, and marginalized communities. “GBV continues to evolve as technology develops, especially…
Tatu City, one of Kenya’s flagship Special Economic Zones (SEZ) is set to undergo a major transformative expansion, fueled by a massive Sh65 billion investment from renowned businessman, Abdiweli Hassan, the founder and chairman of the largest mall in East and Central Africa, Nairobi’s Business Bay Square (BBS) Mall. Tatu City has been identified as the next site for Mr Hassan’s next ambitious venture, which will comprise a 60-acre, mixed-use development that promises to redefine urban living. The landmark partnership signed by Mr Hassan and Mr Stephen Jennings, the founder and CEO of Rendeavour, the developer of Tatu City, will…
The Democratic Action Party Kenya (DAP-K) has issued an ultimatum to Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) to withdraw its candidate from the Malava constituency by-election, or face a withdrawal from the opposition coalition. Patrick Butichi, chairperson of DAP-K, declared a zero-tolerance stance toward DCP’s candidate, warning that failure to step down would lead to the party severing political ties. “We send a strong warning from Malava: if your candidate is cleared by the IEBC to run after 1 to 2 pm today, we will withdraw from the coalition and stand alone,” Butichi said. This announcement follows the Independent Electoral…
László Krasznahorkai has won this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature. The Hungarian author was recognised “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art”. “I’m very happy, I’m calm and very nervous altogether,” the author told Swedish broadcaster Sveriges Radio after hearing the news. He has written five novels and won numerous other literary prizes, including the 2015 Man Booker International Prize, and the 2013 best translated book award in Fiction for his first novel Satantango, a postmodern work about the end of the world. Krasznahorkai was told he had won…
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and Murang’a Level 5 Hospital are grappling with a surge in patient numbers as the ongoing doctors’ strike in Nairobi and Kiambu counties continues to cripple public healthcare services. Dr. Richard Lesiyampe, Acting CEO of KNH, said the hospital is operating beyond capacity, particularly in critical departments such as maternity and emergency care. “Kenyatta National Hospital is witnessing an overwhelming increase in patients seeking care following the industrial action. With most public facilities in Nairobi and Kiambu unable to function fully, KNH has become the main referral point,” said Dr. Lesiyampe. He noted that the maternal…
Cancer patients, caregivers, and advocates staged protests in Nairobi County on Tuesday, demanding that the Social Health Authority (SHA) provide comprehensive health coverage for cancer patients. Organised under the Kenyan Network of Cancer Organisations (KENCO), the protestors accused SHA of failing to deliver on promises, despite being operational for a year. According to them, cancer patients continue to face numerous challenges accessing treatment. Prisca Githuka, KENCO’s Vice Chairperson and a cancer survivor, said patients have suffered more frustrations than benefits from the health insurance system. “Cancer is a major problem troubling each and every one of us, and an insurance…
Lilian Odira promoted to sergeant after her golden 800m win World women’s 800m champion Lilian Odira has been honoured by the Kenya Prisons Service after winning a gold medal at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, last month. Odira, 26, was on Friday promoted from constable to sergeant following her remarkable performance. The ceremony was presided over by the Commissioner General of Prisons, Patrick Aranduh, at the Kenya Prisons Headquarters in Nairobi. – SJAK
