A deal worth Sh14.2 billion has been signed between Kenya and German banknote printer Giesecke+Devrient for the supply of new currency notes over the next five years. This was revealed on Wednesday by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge who was appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Finance and National Planning. Parliament had summoned Dr Thugge to provide details about the deal. Dr Thugge explained that Giesecke+Devrient had taken over the role from British printer De La Rue, which previously handled the job. The decision was made following a classified procurement process, driven by concerns over…
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Ousted Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza returned to her office on Thursday, a day after the High Court suspended the Senate’s decision on Tuesday night to uphold her impeachment. Security personnel were deployed early Thursday to guard the county premises, as Governor Mwangaza was expected to hold a cabinet meeting later in the day, among other executive duties. Kawira took to social media to say she expects to lead Meru County for 10 years without a break. “Kabati kabati kaende kaende #MbeuyaNgai #KumiBilaBreak. So help me God,” she posted on Facebook. On Wednesday, Justice Bahati Mwamuye suspended the Senate’s decision, saying…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has offered a “significant cash reward” for information leading to the re-arrest of Kware murder suspect Collins Jumaisi Khalusha. Jumaisi, who was awaiting plea-taking on Friday, escaped from Gigiri Police Station early Tuesday morning in a shocking breach of security involving cutting through a wire mesh and scaling a perimeter wall. The breakout was noticed at daybreak when authorities woke the suspects for their morning tea. The prisoners had cut through a burglar-proofed window and then climbed over a perimeter wall to make good their escape. Jumaisi was detained alongside Amos Momanyi and Moses…
A classified Pentagon document reveals that the United States is getting ready to respond to an increasing danger of a combined nuclear assault by China, Russia, and North Korea. The New York Times reports that this past March, US President Joe Biden approved a major update for the US nuclear defense strategy focusing on a fast-growing nuclear China and the threat of a Chinese, Russian, and North Korean nuclear threat. A Pentagon report last October revealed that within three years, China’s nuclear arsenal increased by more than double and is projected to reach 1,500 warheads by 2035, rivaling the US…
The High Court has suspended the Senate’s decision to uphold Kawira Mwangaza’s impeachment, providing some relief to the Meru Governor who was officially dismissed from her position Tuesday night. On Wednesday, Justice Bahati Mwamuye, who certified Mwangaza’s application as urgent, said her case raised serious issues that should be heard and determined by the court. The judge also issued an order stopping Senate Speaker Amason Kingi from publishing a notice in the Kenya Gazette declaring a vacancy in the office of Meru County Governor. The case will be mentioned on September 17. Governor Mwangaza was removed from office on Tuesday…
In a dramatic Senate session late Tuesday night, Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza was removed from office after the chamber upheld all three charges brought against her by the Meru County Assembly. This decision followed a vote by the Meru County Assembly on August 8, where 49 MCAs supported Mwangaza’s removal, three abstained, and 17 opposed the impeachment motion introduced by Deputy Majority Leader Zipporah Kinyua. The Senate session was characterised by tension and heated exchanges, with senators from the Azimio coalition vocally opposing the proceedings. When the voting began, the outcome was clear. Senators, predominantly from the ruling Kenya Kwanza…
The Senate approved Douglas Kanja’s nomination as Kenya’s new Inspector General of Police on Tuesday, following a vetting process by a joint parliamentary committee. Kanja, who served as acting Inspector General after his predecessor, Japheth Koome, left the position, will now officially take over as the head of the National Police Service. The Senate’s endorsement came after the National Administration and Internal Security Committee of the National Assembly and Senate’s National Security Committee approved his appointment. The joint committee, in its report, recommended Kanja for the position, stating: “After considering the suitability, competence, experience, and integrity of Mr. Douglas Kanja…
Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, the prime suspect in the Kware murders, and 12 Eritrean nationals escaped from Gigiri Police Station early Tuesday morning in a shocking breach of security involving cutting through a wire mesh and scaling a perimeter wall. The breakout was noticed when the authorities woke the suspects for their morning tea. Inmates had cut through a wire mesh and climbed over a perimeter wall to make good their escape. Director of DCI Mohamed Amin confirmed the escape, stating, “It is unfortunate this has happened, but we are pursuing the matter for action.” A manhunt has been launched to…
Dorcas Agik Oduor has made history by being sworn in as Kenya’s first woman Attorney-General on Tuesday, August 20, succeeding Justin Muturi, who was appointed Cabinet Secretary for Public Service after resigning from the position of AG. President William Ruto nominated Oduor to fill the vacancy left by Muturi, who resigned shortly before the head of state dismissed all but one of his CSs during the Gen Z-led anti-government protests last month. The National Assembly approved her nomination on Wednesday. Lawmakers, who also approved the nomination of Beatrice Askul Moe as Cabinet Secretary for EAC Affairs, supported a report from…
Businessman Jimi Wanjigi was at the center of a dramatic scene on Monday after reporting to the Nairobi Area Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) offices for questioning. Accompanied by his legal team, Wanjigi arrived at about 2 p.m. to face interrogation in relation to the Nane Nane protests and allegations of possessing teargas canisters in his Muthaiga home. The scene was tense at the police station as Wanjigi tried to address the media, but the police blocked him, leading to a brief standoff. Wanjigi insisted that he be treated with respect and would not be silenced before he finally complied…