Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has been arrested by detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) following early morning raids at his private residence and county offices. The arrest is part of a broader investigation into alleged corruption, including the embezzlement of public funds and conflicts of interest in county procurement deals. Along with Wamatangi, nine senior county officials were also detained during the operation. EACC investigators seized crucial documents and electronic devices that are expected to play a significant role in the ongoing investigation. The crackdown comes after months of mounting pressure from Kiambu leaders, who had called for…
Author: Samuel Njihia
Silas Apollo, a political reporter with The Nairobi Law Monthly, has died after being involved in a road accident on Kiambu Road, police have confirmed. Apollo, 35, was hit by a speeding motorcycle on the night of Wednesday, 9 April, while attempting to cross the busy road on foot. He was initially rushed to St. Teresa’s Hospital before being transferred to Kiambu Level 6 Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. His identity was not immediately known, as he was not carrying any identification documents at the time. The incident was initially recorded by police as “unknown person hit…
The Supreme Court of Kenya has dismissed Ruth Kamande’s petition, rejecting her attempt to have her conviction for the 2015 murder of her boyfriend, Farid Mohamed Halim, reconsidered under the “battered woman syndrome” defence. Kamande, who was convicted of stabbing Halim 25 times, sought to have the principle of battered woman syndrome recognised as a standalone defence for women who kill in abusive relationships. During her trial, Kamande had argued that she acted in self-defence after an argument with Halim escalated. She claimed that she discovered a card with her boyfriend’s name on it linked to the “Aids Control Program,”…
Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala has commended the learners of Butere Girls High School for their bold protest after being denied proper support for their play, Echoes of War, at the National Drama Festival. Speaking on phone from Eldama Ravine Police Station on early Thursday, Mr Malala described their decision to walk out as a “heroic moment.” The play, directed by Mr Malala, critiques contemporary issues such as governance, technology, and social justice. The students were denied key resources like microphones and props, leading them to sing the national anthem before walking off the stage. “It was a heroic moment…
Chief Justice Martha Koome has expressed concern over the growing corruption within the Judiciary, emphasising its recent surge and the resulting erosion of public confidence. Speaking on Tuesday at this year’s Magistrates and Kadhis colloquium in Naivasha, Koome noted that the Judiciary’s performance is now under intense public scrutiny. She revealed that several corruption cases involving court staff had been reported to her office, warning that such behaviour would not be tolerated. She assured that appropriate action would be taken. “Allegations of graft in the Judiciary cannot be ignored. We must ensure a corruption-free system, as the public has great…
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has claimed that his security was withdrawn on Monday as an attempt to intimidate him due to his criticism of President Ruto’s government. Speaking to the press on Tuesday, April 8, Mr Muturi revealed that his security detail had been removed the previous evening at around 7:30 p.m. He explained that two police officers, assigned to him due to his former role as Speaker of the National Assembly, were instructed not to report for duty. “My security detail was withdrawn last night at around 7:30 p.m. Two police officers who were attached to…
Former DP Rigathi Gachagua has accused Farouk Kibet, the President’s assistant, of wielding undue influence over the government.
Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee, who passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2024, at the age of 84, was one of the most eminent figures in Kenya’s legal and human rights landscape. He was a man of intellectual vigour and unwavering principle. The pursuit of justice was his lifelong mission — for the downtrodden, the oppressed, and for constitutional rights. His unrelenting quest for justice became synonymous with his name. Pheroze was born into a family deeply engaged in the struggles of East Africa, but his own upbringing was primarily influenced by his father’s bold stand against injustice. This spirit led…
Sosian Energy had been granted approval to undertake geothermal exploration in Menengai, Nakuru County.
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…