Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Donya has found herself at the center of a scandal after whistleblower Justin Siocha revealed his harrowing experience of abduction and intimidation following his exposure of alleged embezzlement of Ksh 19.7 million in National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) projects. Siocha’s account paints a damning picture of the lengths to which
Following Monday’s protests, Professor Olive Mugenda resigned as the board chair of Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH). According to a press statement issued on Tuesday by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, President William Ruto accepted her resignation. In the announcement, President Ruto abolished the whole KUTRRH Board with immediate effect, and the
President William Ruto lashed out on Tuesday at Kenyans who have criticized the government’s intentions to modernize Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) through private-public partnerships, calling them disloyal. Ruto stated during the opening of the Devki Iron Ore Pelletisation Plant in Taita Taveta on December 2 that the government will not abandon plans to renovate
Martha Karua, the leader of the Narc Kenya party, has been denied an appearance by the General Court Martial in Makindye, Kampala. On Monday, December 2, 2024, Karua appeared at the court to lead a team of 50 lawyers representing veteran opposition leader Kizza Besigye in his continuing trial. However, she was barred from entering
However, his statements have amplified accusations that he disregards the democratic principles meant to ensure transparency and accountability. Public participation is a constitutional requirement in Kenya, and many see his comments as a reckless attempt to undermine the checks and balances necessary to protect public resources. Beyond this incident, Junet’s leadership in Suna East has
Schools may be required to turn away kids who have not registered for the new health program, the Social Health Authority (SHA), when they return in January. According to top government advisor Moses Kuria, the government intends to return home all unregistered children in an effort to register all Kenyans. Kuria stated at a Homecoming
Kisii journalist Cyprine Oenga, known for her “CyprineTV” brand, has reportedly been summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over allegations of “cyberbullying.” This development follows her bold reporting on the embezzlement of Ksh 19.7 million from the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) by Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Donya. Her reports have shed
A medic from Kisii Training and Referral Hospital and his partner were discovered dead in a residence in Nyamataro, Kisii County. The man is suspected of killing the woman before committing suicide in the residence. According to authorities, the bodies were discovered when the man and lady were clutching each other on the bed. According
The deployment of Kenyan caregivers and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) to Saudi Arabia has highlighted severe issues of labor exploitation and abuse. Despite promises of better economic prospects, many workers describe their conditions as slavery-like. These workers face systemic racism, physical and emotional abuse, lack of rest days, and severe labor law violations. The kafala
Nairobi’s Governor Johnson Sakaja has faced intense criticism following the city’s severe flooding after a single day of rain. Streets, homes, and businesses were submerged under filthy water due to poorly maintained drainage systems. This event starkly highlighted the disconnect between City Hall’s promises and its delivery, exposing a leadership marred by inefficiency and misplaced