If a new bill is signed into law, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will be unable to broadcast presidential election results.This is according to the Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to formalise the National Dialogue Committee’s (NADCO) ideas on election concerns. NADCO was founded in 2023 as a bipartisan team in response
On Sunday, November 24, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused Kenya Kwanza leaders of being terrified of President William Ruto. Gachagua launched another famous political outburst during a church service at the AIPCA Kangari in Kigumo, Murang’a County, offering a new perspective on what led to his longstanding feud with President Ruto. The self-proclaimed ‘truthful
A new Bill introduced in Parliament has stirred controversy for its proposal to eliminate the live-streaming of presidential election results. If passed, this legislation would require the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to cease live broadcasting of results. Instead, the IEBC would upload results electronically to an online portal and deliver physical copies to
President Yoweri Museveni has officially launched the construction of the 275-kilometer Ugandan section of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), marking a major step towards connecting Uganda to Kenya’s Port of Mombasa. This project is seen as a key milestone in East Africa’s efforts to transform its infrastructure and boost regional trade integration. The SGR is
Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) are being investigated for reportedly invading the home of Eliud Ng’ang’a, a Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) engineer and pastor. CCTV footage obtained by Ng’ang’a shows officers storming his home in Ruiru, Kiambu County, on Thursday night, November 21. They attempted to seize him violently, but
The government has replied to charges that the Adani Group, an embattled Indian company, was involved in the Social Health Authority’s (SHA) implementation. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura denied the charges and went on to provide his rationale. “There is NO contract between SHA and any service provider on digitization of Universal Healthcare Software,” the statement
The Ministry of Health alerted Kenyans on November 22, 2024, about two medications that have been declared dangerous for use. This comes after the Pharmacy and Poisons Board ordered the recall of two nasal sprays in a public alert statement. “The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has mandated the recall of Efinox 1% w/v Batch No.82979
In his State of the Nation Address to Parliament on Thursday, President William Ruto offered a bright image of Kenya‘s situation, emphasizing progress in food security. President Ruto highlighted several milestones in food production, which is one of his administration’s primary priorities.While some of the percentages he claimed were compatible with official data, others were
The Law Society of Kenya has filed a new demand to President William Ruto, hours after the latter withdrew the two Ksh338 billion Adani Group accords. LSK is also requesting that Ruto disclose all expenditures and damages spent during the talks for the aborted transactions with the Adani Group. In an official statement, the body’s
A vehicle accident in the Kibirigwi district of Kirinyaga on the Karatina-Sagana Highway has killed at least five persons and left one critically injured. The mid-morning collision occurred on Friday, November 22, when a maize truck reportedly lost control and collided with two incoming cars. Following the disaster, locals raced to save individuals who were