The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has released results from Thursday’s by-elections held across 22 constituencies and wards, following a polling day marked by reports of disruptions in some areas. In Kasipul Constituency—where ODM chief agent Peter Kaluma sustained head injuries during a clash at a polling station—returning officer Rebecca Abwaku declared Boyd Ongondo Were (ODM) the duly elected Member of the National Assembly after he garnered 16,819 votes. Independent candidate Philip Nashon Aroko finished second with 8,476 votes. Ten candidates had been cleared to contest the seat. In other races, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) secured multiple…
Author: Victor Adar
Democratic Republic of Congo has sealed its place in the FIFA inter-confederation playoffs after beating Nigeria 4-3 on penalties at Stade Prince Heritier Moulay Hassan in Rabat on Sunday, November 16. Congo DR dominated for much of the game, but Nigeria’s Stanley Nwabali scored late in the second half, sending the match into extra time. The Nigerian defense held firm, forcing the teams to settle the outcome on penalties. With this victory, Congo becomes the third team to progress to the FIFA Play-Off Tournament, joining Bolivia and New Caledonia, with three more slots remaining for the six-team playoff in March…
Global economy has turned out to be uncertain as United States (US) President Donald Trump warns that lifting the reciprocal tariffs he previously imposed could cost the country more than $3 trillion in losses. “The US Supreme Court was given the wrong numbers. The ‘unwind’ in the event of a negative decision on tariffs, would be, including investments made, to be made, and return of funds, in excess of 3 trillion dollars. It would not be possible to ever make up for that kind of a ‘drubbing’. That would truly become an insurmountable national security event, and devastating to the…
New entry fees to national parks, reserves and sanctuaries take effect from Wednesday, October 1, 2025, marking the first review in a decade and a half after approval by Members of Parliament on September 25, 2025. The new rates, coming days after Kenyans enjoyed free visits to parks, are hinged on the Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access, Entry and Conservation Fees) Regulations, 2025, and published under Legal Notice No. 160 of 2025, and will see visitors to Nairobi National Park, for example, part with Sh1,000, up from Sh430. It also introduces yearly passes for regular visitors, with passes for adults…
The European Union (EU) has fined tech giant Google $3.45 billion for abusing its dominance in online advertising — the fourth penalty in a decade-long antitrust battle. The decision has sparked backlash from U.S. President Donald Trump, who is threatening retaliatory tariffs if the EU does not reverse the fine. “Google abused its dominant position in ad-tech, harming publishers, advertisers, and consumers. This behaviour is illegal under EU antitrust rules,” EU competition chief Teresa Ribera said on Friday. According to Trump, the advertising fine is “very unfair,” particularly because it came just a day after he hosted tech leaders —…
The High Court has given Parliament the greenlight to proceed with the vetting of President William Ruto’s fresh Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) nominees but issued conservatory orders blocking their gazettement and swearing-in pending the hearing and determination of a petition challenging the selection process. In the Kenyan context, the decision appears to be a softer way of managing the “executive branch,” reflecting fears that the president could exceed constitutionally defined roles and encroach on powers meant to protect the public. Did the court act to stop executive overreach while ensuring a balance of power among all branches of…
Former Chief Justice (CJ) Willy Mutunga, along with Kenyan activists Hanifa Adan and Hussein Khalid, have allegedly been denied entry into Tanzania to prevent them from attending the court trial of opposition party leader and advocate Tundu Lissu, who is charged with treason. This came just hours after People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader and lawyer Martha Karua, along with Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Council member Gloria Kimani and Pan-African Progressive Leaders Solidarity Network member Lynn Ngugi, were denied entry at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam by Tanzanian immigration officials on Sunday. While Mutunga, Adan, and Khalid…
The Cabinet meeting that was chaired by President William Ruto on Tuesday, April 29, at State House Nairobi approved the Finance Bill of 2025, amid pressure to close tax loopholes and enhance government efficiency. This means the Bill will now be tabled in Parliament as part of budget realignments targeting a sharper fiscal deficit of 4.5 per cent of GDP for the 2025/26 financial year, down from 5.1 per cent the year before. “The Bill seeks to minimise tax-raising measures. Instead, it aims to enhance tax administration efficiency through a new legislative framework,” the Cabinet said in a statement. The…
With the world still mourning the passing of Pope Francis, preparations are now underway for the election of his successor. The beloved pontiff, who led the Catholic Church from 2013 until his death on Easter Monday, April 21, will be laid to rest this Saturday in a funeral expected to draw millions in-person and online. Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope and a fierce advocate for the poor and marginalized, leaves behind a 12-year legacy marked by humility, reform, and global outreach. His visits—like the one to Nairobi in 2025, where he celebrated Mass and met with interfaith leaders—cemented…
Silas Ochieng’ Apollo, a reporter with The Nairobi Law Monthly (TNLM) who was struck by a speeding motorbike in Thindigua on Kiambu Road five days ago, died from a severe head injury caused by blunt force trauma, a postmortem report has revealed. A government pathologist who requested anonymity confirmed that he also suffered two broken ribs, and bruises on the fingers, hands, chest and legs. “The body shows no internal bleeding,” the pathologist noted. “The rib fractures are present, but the major organs are untouched. It appears he either hit his head on a hard surface or was struck —…
