Erastus Edung Ethekon is poised to become the new Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), following his nomination by President William Ruto. The announcement was made Thursday evening through a press statement issued by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. It came just two days after President Ruto received the final report from the IEBC Selection Panel. Ethekon, who comes from Turkana County, is expected to take over from the late Wafula Chebukati, the former IEBC chairperson who passed away in February. His appointment is now subject to vetting and approval by Parliament. Why selection panel, next…
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged solidarity with Russia against what he called “unilateralism and hegemonic bullying,” as he began a four-day visit to Moscow on Thursday to mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany. The Chinese leader was welcomed at the Kremlin by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who greeted him as a “dear friend” and stressed the growing strategic alignment between the two countries. “Together with our Chinese friends, we firmly stand guard over historical truth, protect the memory of the events of the war years and counteract modern manifestations of neo-Nazism and militarism,” Putin…
A 25-year-old Muslim cleric was brutally killed in front of his students at a madrasa in Ijara Sub-county, Garissa County, on Tuesday, in what residents believe was a revenge attack linked to an alleged extramarital affair. The imam, who also served as a sheikh at a mosque in Shabbeley Sub-location, was reportedly attacked and fatally stabbed by a man who suspected him of having a secret relationship with his wife. The attacker, accompanied by his brother, stormed the Qur’anic class armed with a sword and launched the fatal assault as horrified children watched. “We were in the middle of our…
Silas Apollo, a political commentator and staffer with The Nairobi Law Monthly was laid to rest on Friday, May 2, at his family home in Nyarach, Rongo, Migori County. Apollo, 35, died from injuries he sustained in a road accident involved a runaway motorcycle on Kiambu Road on April 9. He was on his way home from work when the accident occurred. After the crash, he was initially taken to St. Teresa’s Hospital before being transferred to the Kiambu Level 6 Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. NLM reporter Silas Apollo dies in road accident Apollo was eulogised…
President William Ruto on Tuesday received the report detailing nominees for the positions of Chairperson and Commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), marking a crucial step in the reconstitution of the electoral body. The report, handed to the President at State House in Nairobi, follows a thorough vetting process conducted by the IEBC Selection Panel, led by Dr Nelson Makanda. In a statement after receiving the report, President Ruto commended the panel for its diligent work throughout the recruitment process, acknowledging their commitment. “Today morning, I received the report on the recruitment of nominees for the positions…
Former ICT Permanent Secretary, Prof Bitange Ndemo, is on course to become the next Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, after emerging as the top candidate in a selection process. According to The Standard, Prof Ndemo scored 84 per cent in interviews conducted by the Public Service Commission (PSC), ahead of Prof Duke Orata, who scored 73 per cent, and Prof Francis Jackim Mulaa with 66.7 per cent. In a letter dated 2 May 2025, University Council Chairperson Prof Amukowa Anangwe formally recommended Prof Ndemo’s appointment to Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, urging him to conclude the process promptly.…
Two schools have come under fire for violating children’s data protection rights, in what the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) calls a serious breach of trust and legal obligation. Nova Pioneer, a private international school, was fined Sh500,000 for unlawfully sharing a student’s personal data without the parent’s consent. The child’s information — including name, gender, passport number, date of birth and nationality — was allegedly disclosed to a travel agency, other parents, and the US Embassy. “The respondent failed to provide proof of having obtained parental consent to process the minor’s personal data,” said Data Commissioner Immaculate…
A Tunisian court has sentenced former Prime Minister Ali Larayedh to 34 years in prison over charges he facilitated the departure of fighters to Syria, which he strongly denies. Larayedh, a senior member of the opposition Ennahdha party, rejected the accusations, stating in court, “I was neither sympathetic, nor complicit, nor neutral, nor lenient towards violence, terrorism.” He also added, “This is not about justice, it’s about political retribution.” According to state news agency TAP, Larayedh’s conviction is part of a wider set of sentences handed down to eight individuals, with prison terms ranging from 18 to 36 years. The…
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i has thrown his hat into the ring for the 2027 presidential race, marking a dramatic return to Kenya’s political arena after a stint abroad. Speaking at a packed Gusii Stadium on Friday, Matiang’i received a thunderous welcome from thousands of supporters and a coalition of leaders from Kisii and Nyamira counties. The event, styled as a homecoming, also served as the launchpad for his presidential ambitions. “For ten years, I worked tirelessly for this country. I am known to be a good worker, and if given the chance, I am ready to work…
A wave of tributes has continued to pour in after the shocking murder of Kasipul Member of Parliament, Charles Ong’ondo Were, who was shot dead on Wednesday night near City Mortuary along Ngong Road in Nairobi. The 51-year-old lawmaker had just left Parliament and was en route to Mbagathi when two assailants on a motorcycle approached his vehicle, shattered the driver’s window, and fired multiple shots at close range. He was rushed to Nairobi Hospital by bystanders but was pronounced dead on arrival. Leaders from across the political spectrum have paid glowing tribute to the fallen MP, describing him as…
