An advocate of the High Court of Kenya has filed a petition with the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) seeking the removal of Chief Justice Martha Koome on grounds of incompetence. Christopher Rosana is calling for Koome’s ouster, arguing that her decision to ban Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi from appearing before the Supreme Court reflects severe incompetence. The petition, filed on Tuesday, September 3, relies on Article 168 of the Constitution, which outlines the grounds for removing a judge due to performance shortcomings. The motion centres on a highly controversial decision made by the Supreme Court on January 18, barring Abdullahi…
Author: Samuel Njihia
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, have discussed a bold new partnership framework at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, aiming to reshape their countries’ strategic relationship. The talks, held on Tuesday, September 3, ahead of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), marked a significant step in deepening bilateral relations between China and Kenya. Xi highlighted the long-standing relationship between the two countries, which he credited with driving regional economic and social development in East Africa. “China and Kenya have shared a historic bond, built through our struggles for national…
Indian firm Adani Enterprises has intensified its bid to take over the management of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi by establishing a new Kenyan subsidiary, despite growing opposition from local aviation workers. On Friday, the company advanced its plans by incorporating a new entity, Airports Infrastructure PLC (AIP), in Nairobi, according to a filing with the National Stock Exchange of India. This entity will manage operations in Kenya. “AIP is incorporated to take over, operate, maintain, develop, design, construct, upgrade, modernise, and manage the airports,” the filing stated. The establishment of AIP, fully owned by Adani through its…
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) has called off its week-long strike following a series of intense negotiations with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). However, the decision to suspend the strike appears to result from a more strategic move by the TSC. Last week, the TSC stopped collecting union dues directly from teachers’ salaries, a crucial funding source for Kuppet. This strategy, which effectively deprived the union of its primary financial support, put Kuppet in a difficult position and forced the union to reconsider its stance. “The suspension of the strike comes after significant discussions with the TSC…
The National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has asked Kenyans to give him at least one year to implement reforms to the country’s tax collection system. Speaking in Migori town on Tuesday during President William Ruto’s tour of Nyanza, Mbadi highlighted the need for sufficient time to overhaul the current tax regime and foster economic growth. “Your Excellency, we thank you for the new task. But I just want to ask you and fellow Kenyans to give us at least one year to reform the tax collection system,” Mbadi stated. The CS, who joined the government this…
Police in Nairobi have launched a massive manhunt for city entrepreneur Pascaline Peter, also known as Passy Ma Trevor, who is at the centre of a Sh350 million investment scam. According to the police, the woman who operated a shylock scheme identified as Pafrim Investment Limited took money from investors, promising a 30 per cent return. Initially, everything seemed to be running smoothly with regular interest payments, but things quickly took a turn for the worse as payments became delayed and eventually stopped altogether. The investors, mainly from Nairobi, Machakos, and Kajiado counties, are now struggling with significant financial losses.…
The Anti-Corruption Court in Nairobi has convicted former Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal and 12 others in the Oryx Filling Station scandal, where he, as the proprietor, supplied his county, leading to conflict and abuse of office. Lenolkulal is the first ex-governor to be convicted in an anti-corruption case. He has been found guilty of corruptly receiving Sh84 million for supplying petroleum products to the county government during his tenure. Trial Magistrate Thomas Nzyoki noted that the evidence, including over 200 payment vouchers and invoices, showed that Lenolkulal and his proxy, Hesbon Ndathi, were the principal beneficiaries of these funds. The…
Sam Nyamweya has announced his bid to return as the FKF president, following the Football Kenya Federation’s recent Special General Meeting (SGM) which set the stage for upcoming elections. Mr Nyamweya, who served as FKF president from 2012 to 2016, has articulated his reasons for pursuing the presidency, stating that he wants to complete the plans he had initiated. He has further pledged to present his blueprint and team in the coming days. “I am offering my candidature as president of FKF to complete what I had started in 2012-2016,” Nyamweya said on Tuesday. “It is worth noting that I…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has declared himself the official opposition leader, stating that he will now assume leadership of the Azimio Coalition following Raila Odinga’s departure. Odinga, the de facto opposition leader, was officially unveiled as Kenya’s candidate for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC) at State House, Nairobi on Tuesday. The high-profile event was attended by President Samia Suluhu of Tanzania, President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, President Salva Kiir of South Sudan, and Prime Minister Gervais Ndirakobuca of Burundi. Former Presidents Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania and Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria were also present, while Rwanda’s President…
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has defied a summons from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), saying he will not appear at the commission’s offices on Tuesday. Instead, Barasa plans to delegate the matter to his legal team. The EACC had initially asked Barasa to appear at the Integrity Centre in Nairobi to address the bribery allegations. A reminder was issued on August 21 after he ignored the earlier request. “The Commission accords you a second opportunity to come and respond to the allegations of bribery made against you. To this end, you are required to appear at the Ethics and…