President William Ruto has made key changes in the Kenya Defence Forces by promoting at least 23 senior military officers. The changes were announced following a meeting of the Defence Council chaired by Musalia Mudavadi, Acting Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Defence and Prime Cabinet Secretary on Wednesday. Notable among the appointments is that of Major General Stephen James Mutuku to the position of Deputy Commandant, at the National Defence College. President Ruto briefed on the recommendations from the Defence Council meeting and upheld several promotions, postings, and appointments across different branches of the military. In the Kenya Army,…
Author: Samuel Njihia
The Environment and Land Court has cleared the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) to auction the Nairobi Upper Hill Hotel, rejecting a plea to halt the sale. The hotel owner, Geoffrey Wahome Muotia, sought to stop the auction until his application’s resolution, following the NBK’s notice of intent to auction the property due to a Sh447 million debt. Justice Jacqueline Mogeni, however, dismissed Mr Wahome’s plea saying that the court does not have powers to determine the case that should have been filed before the High Court. “I find that this Court, based on the reliefs sought and a red…
US President Joe Biden has announced he will not seek re-election in the November 2024 election, stating it’s “in the best interest of my party and the country.” In a letter posted to his social media account, on July 21, President Biden said it had been the greatest honour of his life to serve as the American president. “And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling the duties as President for the remainder…
The US Embassy in Kenya has expressed deep concern over reports of police shootings and abductions of protesters and journalists during the ongoing anti-government protests, which have entered their fifth week. In a statement on Thursday, July 18, the embassy expressed regret over the loss of life and destruction of livelihoods, calling on all parties to maintain peace and uphold the rule of law. “We are deeply concerned by reports of violence, including shootings and abductions of protestors, journalists, and others. Constructive engagement of citizens and civil society… is a pillar of democracy,” the statement said. The embassy further urged…
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has frozen salary reviews for all public officers for the current fiscal year due to financial constraints caused by President William Ruto’s decision not to sign the controversial Finance Bill, 2024, into law. The SRC announced on Thursday, July 18, that the salary review for the fiscal year 2024/2025 had been deferred until further notice, stating that there was no budget allocated for implementing the recommended remuneration and benefits scheduled to take effect this month. In response to the economic challenges facing the country, the SRC stated it was in discussions with the National…
President William Ruto has fired his entire cabinet, including the Attorney General, days after protests by Gen Z against his government. In a televised address from State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday, Dr. Ruto said he made the decision after “listening to Kenyans, and a holistic appraisal of cabinet.” However, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi will remain in office. “I have decided to dismiss with immediate effect all cabinet secretaries and the Attorney General of the Cabinet of Kenya, except the Prime Cabinet Secretary and the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs,” Dr. Ruto said. The president stated that Principal Secretaries will…
The Kenyan judiciary is in mourning following the sudden death of High Court Judge David Majanja. Chief Justice Martha Koome confirmed the news on Wednesday, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of one of the judiciary’s most esteemed figures. “We are all heartbroken,” Justice Koome said. “Judge Majanja will be remembered as a towering figure in the development of our transformative post-2010 jurisprudence and a crucial pillar in the institution-building of the JSC and the Judiciary.” Judge Majanja passed away at The Nairobi Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment. His death marks a significant loss for the legal community,…
President William Ruto has signed the IEBC (Amendment) Bill, 2024, into law, clearing the way for the appointment of a team that will recruit new IEBC commissioners. Dr Ruto assented to the Bill early Tuesday at the KICC in Nairobi. Those present during the signing included Azimio leaders Raila Odinga and former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula, and other dignitaries. The IEBC Bill reflects the recommendations outlined in the NADCO Report that resulted from a bipartisan team led by leaders of the ruling Kenya Kwanza Coalition and the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition.…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched an investigation into allegations that a senior citizen admitted to purchasing a pistol that was used in the killing of Tom Mboya in 1969. Ndwiga Kathamba, 92, claimed in a newspaper story that he was one of three youths approached by an individual he could not name, due to a secrecy oath, to assassinate Tom Mboya, who was then the minister for Economic Planning and National Development. According to Ndwiga, the three Kanu youth members were hired to eliminate Mboya six months before his assassination by a gunman on what is now…
The Kikuyu Council of Elders has demanded a lifestyle audit on local politicians to explain the source of their overnight wealth. The chairman of KCE, Captain Kung’u Muigai, has called for government agencies to urgently deal with and stop the runaway corruption in government, which in the said short period has seen the transformation of many public servants into millionaires. “We demand accountability. How can someone afford a helicopter after just one year in office?” he questioned. The elders, attributing widespread government corruption to recent unrest in the country, insisted on an audit of the nation’s debt from the past…