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…
Author: Samuel Njihia
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…
Business owners along Kimathi Street in Nairobi’s central business district are counting their losses after a group of armed men reportedly broke into several shops and stole merchandise on Sunday, August 24. Witnesses said the group, some wearing masks, was first seen outside Nanak House, opposite the Stanley Hotel, armed with knives and chanting “wantam,” a slogan aimed at President William Ruto. Armed with knives, the attackers reportedly threatened to stab shopkeepers before forcefully taking whatever they could in a chaotic rampage. “One of them came inside, strangled me, and threatened me with a knife. They then locked the door,…
The High Court has suspended the controversial Presidential Multi-Agency Team on the War Against Corruption (MAT-WAC), throwing President William Ruto’s newly announced initiative into legal limbo. Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued the conservatory orders after a constitutional petition was filed by Dr. Magare Gikenyi, Eliud Karanja Matindi, Philemon Abuga Nyakundi, and Dishon Keroti Mogire. The petition challenges the legality of the team, which was unveiled by the President on 18 August 2025. In his ruling, Justice Mwamuye stated: “Pending the inter partes hearing and determination of the applicants’ notice of motion, a conservatory order be and is hereby issued staying the…
Plans to decentralise legal services in Kenya are gathering pace as the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) accelerates efforts to establish county-level offices and enhance public access to justice. Attorney General Dorcas Odour says the move is aimed at ensuring that every Kenyan, regardless of location, has access to timely and affordable legal support. “Decentralisation of our services will continue apace by establishing offices across the country to bring legal services closer to Kenyans, with a goal of having a presence in all the 47 counties by the end of the year,” Odour said during a tour of Kwale…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned political leaders against disrupting public order ahead of the CHAN quarter-final match between Kenya and Madagascar this Friday – a message widely interpreted as directed at supporters of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Speaking in Murang’a on Tuesday, Murkomen said security would be heightened at Kasarani Stadium and across Nairobi to ensure calm during the high-profile fixture. “I want to thank the National Police Service for doing a fantastic job to secure Kasarani on Sunday to ensure that we abide by the CAF rule, and we know that on Friday we will have…
Kenya’s national football team, Harambee Stars, has advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN), topping Group A with 10 points – the country’s best continental football result since 1987. Across the country, Kenyans are celebrating this success with joy and pride, their support uniting the nation like never before – silencing doubters who never expected the team to rise so strongly. Sports Cabinet Secretary (CS) Salim Mvurya has spearheaded the government’s congratulations to Harambee Stars, praising their performance as a historic milestone for Kenyan football. In a statement on Monday, Mvurya noted that the team…
The Kenyan government is in the final stages of rolling out a public servant monitoring app, a new digital platform aimed at enhancing discipline and efficiency across government offices. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku on Monday confirmed that the application will be launched in October. It will track arrival and departure times, monitor leave status, and provide real-time data on staff attendance across various departments. “This is a game changer in public service management,” said CS Ruku. “Lateness and laxity will no longer be tolerated in government offices.” He made the remarks during an early morning surprise inspection at…
