It is alleged that in the late 1990s, the government of Kenya approved the dumping of toxins, including nuclear waste, in the northeastern region.
Author: Silas Apollo
President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Education to postpone school opening following the ongoing rainfall that has caused flooding in various parts of the country. Ruto while addressing the nation on Friday, said the school opening date be postponed “until further notice”. The initial school reopening date had been pushed from Monday 29 April to Monday 6th May by Education cabinet secretary Ezekiel Machogu. “The Ministry of Education is directed to postpone the reopening of all schools in the country for the second term until further notice,” said Ruto on Friday. The directive by the President came just…
President William Ruto has promoted Lieutenant General Charles Muriu Kahariri to the rank of General and appointed him the new Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF). Kahariri takes over the post that was left vacant following the death of General Francis Ogolla in a helicopter crash in on April 18, 2024. Ruto at the same time, also promoted the current Kenya Air Force Commander, Major General John Mugaravai Omenda to the rank of Lt-Gen and named him the Vice Chief of Defence Forces. Lieutenant General John Mugaravai Ornenda was previously the Kenya Air Force Commander prior to the appointment. President…
A delegation of the National Assembly to the Kenya-Ethiopia Trade and Investment Mission has called for the removal of bottlenecks hampering cross-border trade between the two countries. Leader of the delegation, Peter Masara made a keynote address on behalf of the National Assembly noting that Kenya and Ethiopia enjoy a long-standing history of cultural affinity and diplomatic relations, which need to be nurtured and strengthened, particularly in the realm of trade and investment. “The economic potential between our two nations is vast, and it is our collective responsibility to harness it for the benefit of our people,” said Masara who…
Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Wednesday morning raided the homes of former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani and Marsabit Governor Ali Mohamed Mohammud.
Lawmakers paid accolades to the departed Ogolla for his outstanding leadership throughout his military service, as well as to the other fallen soldiers for their exceptional service to the country.
Kenya’s Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla died tragically on Thursday afternoon when the military chopper he was aboard crashed at the Kaben-Cheptulel border between Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot counties. He died alongside nine other members of the military. Following the incident, President William Ruto convened a meeting of senior security personnel at State House on the matter, after which he made a televised speech to announce the passing on of General Ogolla. “I am deeply saddened to announce the passing on of General Francis Omondi Ogolla, the Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces,” President Ruto said. “Together with…
The wife of former Murang’a governor Mwangi Wa Iria Jane Waigwe Kimani and her brother Solomon Mutura Kimani were on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, arraigned in a Nairobi court over corruption allegations involving some Sh140 million. Waigwe and her brother Mutura appeared before the Milimani anti-corruption court to plead to the charges after their arrest on Tuesday by detectives from the Anti-Corruption Commission. Also, to be charged is the former governor, alongside other co-accused persons, whom EACC says failed to honour summons to appear before the commission to answer to the corruption charges. “The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) pursuing…
Members of Parliament have begun moving into their new offices at Bunge Towers, Parliament Buildings, after years of construction marred by allegations of tender wars. The MPs began occupying the building following communication by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang’ula during the afternoon sitting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, which was also the day the House resumed sittings following a short recess. In his communication, Speaker Wetang’ula said the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) was keen to expedite the completion of Bunge Tower to bridge the deficit in office accommodation for members of Parliament. “With respect to the facilitation…
Former National Museums of Kenya director general, Dr Mzalendo Kibunjia, was on Tuesday arraigned over corruption allegations.
