Retired Chief Justice David Maraga has confirmed that he will heed the call from Kenya’s youth to run for the presidency in 2027. He revealed that young people across the country have urged him to step into the political arena, citing his leadership qualities and exemplary past performance as key reasons for his candidacy. Speaking at a consultative meeting in Nyamira on Monday, Maraga sought approval from local opinion leaders and well-known political figures, who have promised their unwavering support for his presidential bid. The meeting marked the first of many county hall consultations, with Maraga intending to visit all…
Author: Samuel Njihia
Former Nyandarua Governor Daniel Waithaka Mwangi has been sentenced to two years in prison for procurement irregularities and abuse of office, or to pay a fine of Sh1 million. The ruling, delivered by Chief Magistrate Hezekiah Kago at the Nyandarua Anti-Corruption Court, also saw Waithaka’s former County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Water, Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources, Grace Wanjiru Gitonga, handed a similar sentence or a Sh500,000 fine. Waithaka’s sentence will run concurrently should he opt to pay the fine, a ruling that reflects the seriousness with which the court treats violations of public procurement laws. Gitonga, who was…
The High Court has quashed a directive by Edward Kisiang’ani, the Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, that sought to restrict all government advertising to the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC). The court ruled that Kisiang’ani (who was removed from the position on Thursday) exceeded his authority in attempting to monopolise government ads, acting without the legal power to do so. On Thursday, Justice Lawrence Mugambi delivered a strong verdict against Kisiang’ani, stating that he had “unlawfully appropriated unto himself non-existent powers.” The court found that under the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, Kisiang’ani did not have the authority to…
Ukraine has accused Russia of rejecting a proposed ceasefire following recent attacks on civilian infrastructure, including hospitals. The accusations come after a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attacks, stating that Russia’s actions, which have targeted vital infrastructure, have undermined any hopes for a peace agreement. Zelenskyy also confirmed plans to speak with Trump later today, emphasising that the US should oversee any potential ceasefire concerning energy infrastructure. In a statement from the Kremlin, Putin reportedly agreed to halt attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure for 30 days. However,…
Isaac Mutuma M’Ethingia, who has held the position of Deputy Governor of Meru County since 2022, has officially been sworn in as the new governor. This follows the Senate’s impeachment of Governor Kawira Mwangaza in 2024, a decision that was upheld by the court on March 14, 2025. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Monday at Mwendantu Grounds in Meru County, with notable leaders from both inside and outside the county attending the event. With the county having faced numerous challenges since Mwangaza’s election in 2022, Meru leaders are now calling on Mutuma to focus on uniting the people of…
A family in Weithaga village, Murang’a County, is desperately calling for help as their daughter faces imminent execution in Vietnam for drug trafficking. Led by the matriarch Purity Wangui, the family is seeking the intervention of the government to save their 37-year-old daughter, Margaret Nduta, who was sentenced to death on March 6 after being convicted of trafficking two kilos of cocaine through Vietnam. “The government should help us appeal. Let my daughter be brought back home and jailed here,” Wangui urges. Family friend Alex Murumba has also called on Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi to intervene and bring…
Safaricom has been fined Sh250,000 for registering a SIM card using a customer’s national ID without her consent. Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait ruled that Safaricom wrongly transferred the ownership of Catherine Murithi’s corporate phone number from her former employer to her personal ID shortly after her employment ended. This violated the Data Protection Act, which requires companies to inform individuals about how their data will be used and obtain consent. Murithi’s former employer, Becton Dickinson (BD), was also found at fault for sharing her ID details with Safaricom without her permission. Both companies were ordered to pay Sh250,000 each for…
Elon Musk will attend United States President Donald Trump’s first Cabinet meeting this week amid a push to slash government spending, the White House says. Republican House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to secure support for a Trump-backed budget bill that would usher in massive tax breaks and spending cuts. Democrats have slammed the budget resolution, warning it will hurt healthcare and other programmes for low-income Americans. Iran’s foreign minister rules out direct talks with the US as long as the Trump administration maintains its “maximum pressure” strategy.
Sudan has strongly condemned Kenya for hosting a political meeting with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), labelling it a violation of its sovereignty and an endorsement of terrorism. The Sudanese government expressed its outrage after the RSF held its activities at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, accusing Kenya of providing support to the militia. “Hosting leaders of the terrorist RSF militia and allowing them to conduct political and propaganda activities constitutes an endorsement of and complicity in these heinous crimes,” Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated. The Sudanese government argued that Kenya’s actions not only breach the…
Human rights groups are demanding the immediate release of Uganda’s opposition leader, Kizza Besigye, lawyer Eron Kiiza, and Hajj Obeid Lutale. The organisations, including Amnesty International and the Law Society of Kenya, are calling on the public to join a protest march to the Uganda High Commission in Nairobi on 21 February to submit a petition for justice. The trio was abducted from Nairobi on November 16, 2024, before resurfacing at a General Court Martial in Kampala on November 20, where they were charged with security offences and unlawful possession of firearms. These developments have sparked outrage, particularly as Uganda…