Uber has taken the safari world by storm with the launch of Uber Safaris, a new service that lets local and foreign tourists book game drives to Nairobi National Park straight from their mobile app. The ride-hailing giant has teamed up with licensed tour operators to offer tailored safari experiences, starting at Sh25,000 for a daytime drive and Sh40,000 for a night-time tour. The daytime package accommodates up to seven passengers, while the night safari is limited to five. “This is not just another Uber ride,” said Imran Manji, Uber’s Head of East Africa. “Nairobi is one of the only…
Author: Samuel Njihia
The judiciary fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the death of Court of Appeal Judge Fred Ochieng early Wednesday, as confirmed by Chief Justice Martha Koome. In a statement, the CJ Koome praised Justice Ochieng as a “sharp legal mind committed to justice,” recognising his major role in shaping commercial law and championing mediation, even before he joined the judiciary in 2003. “He will be fondly remembered as a towering figure in the development of Kenya’s commercial law jurisprudence and as a strong advocate for the promotion of alternative dispute resolution,” CJ Koome said. At the time of his…
The political career of Wycliffe Oparanya, the Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs, faces renewed uncertainty after the High Court reinstated corruption charges against him, ruling that their earlier withdrawal was both unlawful and unconstitutional. Delivering the verdict at the Milimani Law Courts on Tuesday, Justice Benjamin Musyoki overturned a July 2024 decision by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to terminate proceedings against Oparanya. In a scathing ruling, the court found that the DPP had acted outside the law by failing to consult the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) — the investigative body that had initially recommended the charges.…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has defended police officers who demand fuel from members of the public before offering certain services, insisting that such requests should not be confused with corruption. Addressing the Jukwaa La Usalama forum in Homa Bay town on Tuesday, Murkomen revealed that each police vehicle is allocated just 450 litres of fuel monthly—a figure he says falls short of the actual operational requirements for many police stations. Murkomen explained, “The reason police officers are asking for fuel is because it is the truth, I will not sugar-coat it. We give officers 450 litres of fuel per…
Kenya is divided into 47 counties, each with its own unique code. The counties, which were previously known as districts before the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution, are basically subdivisions within the country for the purposes of local governance and administration. Here is a comprehensive list of 47 counties in Kenya along with their respective codes, from 1 to 47, to help you understand the country’s administrative divisions. Mombasa County County Code: 01 Governor: Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir Kwale County County Code: 02 Governor: Fatuma Mohamed Achani Kilifi County County Code: 03 Governor: Gideon Mung’aro Tana River County County Code: 04…
Lecturers across Kenya’s public universities have given the government a seven-day ultimatum to clear outstanding salary arrears and address unresolved collective bargaining matters. If nothing is done by September 17, learning in all the 37 state universities and their feeder colleges will grind to a halt as lectures will be disrupted and crucial administrative services. Through the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), the lecturers accuse the government of failing to implement key 2017–2021 CBA provisions and delaying talks on the next agreement. UASU Secretary-General Constantine Wasonga announced at a Nairobi press conference that the union was issuing a seven-day strike…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has taken a historic step by holding a confirmation of charges hearing against Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony without his presence—a first for the court. Kony, founder of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), has evaded arrest for more than 20 years despite an ICC warrant. He faces 39 counts including murder, abduction, sexual enslavement, and the forced recruitment of thousands of child soldiers. Once claiming he wanted to create a government based on the Ten Commandments, Kony’s group became infamous for mutilations and atrocities across northern Uganda. His profile rose globally in 2012 following the…
Thousands of county government workers across the country are struggling after going up to three months without pay, a crisis blamed on delayed Treasury disbursements. From mounting rent arrears to struggling to afford basic needs like food and school fees, the impact of the delayed pay has been devastating for many families. Tana River County is among the worst affected, with many government offices left nearly empty, as most workers stay away or turn to side hustles to make ends meet. The workers have not been paid for the third month in a row. “My savings are gone. I can’t…
The High Court has issued interim orders barring popular Kikuyu musician Samuel Muchoki, widely known as Samidoh, from contacting or interfering with a woman who has accused him of rape. Justice Lawrence Mugambi has directed that Samidoh, “whether alone, or through his servants, agents or assigns,” be restrained from “contacting, intimidating, harassing or otherwise interfering” with the woman, identified in court documents as M.R.W. The judge ordered court records sealed and, if needed, hearings held in private to protect the woman’s identity and safety, stressing she must be shielded from any harassment. The case concerns an action filed by M.R.W.,…
A US federal court judge has ruled that the Trump administration’s partial freeze on federal funding to Harvard University was unlawful and must be lifted. President Donald Trump has been putting pressure on universities that hosted large anti-Israel protests or that promote diversity and inclusion programmes. His administration has used funding cuts and other tactics to enforce its policies. Harvard, America’s oldest university, is known for producing many leading academics, politicians, and business figures. Back in April, Harvard took the administration to court in Massachusetts, arguing that the funding freeze on its research was illegal and should be overturned. Harvard…
