The National Assembly Committee on Appointments has shot down the nomination of Stella Lang’at as Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, Arts, and Heritage. This was declared on Wednesday, August 7, by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, who added that the committee passed 19 of the 20 nominees sent by the President. The decision comes days after the Cabinet Secretary nominees were vetted by the Committee on Appointments. Consequently, Prof. Kindiki Kithure has been appointed as Cabinet Secretary for Interior, while Dr. Deborah Barasa will take over the Health docket. Alice Wahome will lead the Lands ministry, with Julius Ogamba taking the…
Author: Samuel Njihia
After 13 years of ambition and struggle, Mobius Motors Kenya is shutting down amid overwhelming debts and a fierce tax battle with the Kenya Revenue Authority, marking a somber end to its pioneering journey in the automotive industry. Shareholders on Monday, August 5, 2024, resolved to liquidate the company, with Nicolas Guibert, a Mobius director, confirming KVSK Sastry’s appointment as the liquidator to manage the wind-up process. “At a meeting of the shareholders held on August 5, 2024, it was resolved to place the company under liquidation as per section 393(1) (b) of the Insolvency Act and to appoint KVSK…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has expressed its willingness to resolve the Sh14.5 billion tax evasion case involving Keroche founders Joseph and Tabitha Karanja out of court. It has now emerged that the two parties have entered into negotiations to settle the matter outside the courtroom, prompting the KRA to seek an adjournment from the court to finalise the settlement. On Monday, the tax authority informed Trial Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo that it was considering dropping the high-profile case against the Nakuru Senator and her husband, as negotiations were ongoing. Duncan Ondimu from the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions…
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza is facing a new impeachment motion, just hours after the fourth motion was withdrawn by nominated MCA Zipporah Kinya. Ms Kinya, the deputy majority leader, had her attempt to advance the governor’s impeachment stopped on Monday by Justice Linus Kassan of the Meru High Court, who issued an injunction preventing the assembly from debating the matter. Additionally, Justice Kassan directed Mwangaza and the Meru Assembly to appear before the Njuri Ncheke Supreme Council of Elders for alternative dispute resolution. “Parties herein are directed to appear before Njuri Ncheke with their advocates before Wednesday, July 31, 2024,”…
The High Court has dismissed a bid by retired governors and their deputies for substantial post-office payments, in a landmark ruling that will save taxpayers millions. The governors had moved to court seeking a lifetime monthly pension of Sh739,200 and Sh700,000 for governors and deputy governors, respectively. In addition to the pension, the officials were seeking a lump sum payment equivalent to one year’s salary, a 3000cc four-wheel-drive vehicle, a fuel allowance, and medical cover for local and overseas treatment. This pension scheme would be similar to what is offered to retired Presidents, Deputy Presidents, Chief Justices, and Speakers of…
Paul Famba has been sworn in as the new Secretary/Chief Executive of the Public Service Commission (PSC), replacing Simon Rotich, whose tenure ended last month. The ceremony, held on Wednesday at the Supreme Court of Kenya, followed Mr Famba’s appointment on June 5, 2024, for a five-year term beginning August 1, 2024. Chief Justice Koome, who presided over Mr Famba’s swearing-in, highlighted the crucial role of the PSC in embedding constitutional values and principles throughout the public service. She emphasized that the PSC is vital for ensuring an efficient and effective public service, promoting accountability and integrity as core values.…
The High Court sitting in Meru has asked the Njuri Ncheke Supreme Council of Ameru elders to use their traditional methods and wisdom to mediate in the long-standing dispute between Governor Kawira Mwangaza and the Meru County Assembly. This follows the court’s decision to temporarily halt the impeachment proceedings against the governor on Wednesday. Governor Mwangaza and the Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) are scheduled to appear before the Njuri Ncheke on Thursday, July 31, 2024, according to court documents. “Parties herein are directed to appear before Njuri Ncheke with their advocates before Wednesday, July 31, 2024,” wrote the…
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria, who was recently relieved of his duties by President William Ruto, has thrown his weight behind Raila Odinga’s call to review the 2010 Constitution of Kenya. On Sunday, Kuria pointed at the rejection of the Bomas Draft Constitution and argued how it led the country to try various government systems including coalitions, Handshake, and now broad-based government, to avoid tackling the real issues. “I fully support Raila Odinga’s call for a return to the Bomas Draft. Over the last 19 years since the rejection of Bomas, we have gone in circles with artificial…
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,…
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…