The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) under Renson Ingonga has been increasingly critisized for its handling of high-profile corruption cases. Recently, President William Ruto voiced his dissatisfaction with the ODPP’s approach to addressing corruption, expressing concerns about its effectiveness. This criticism echoes the growing frustration from the public and other key institutions,
Energy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Opiyo Wandayi is facing intense pressure after his defense of the KSh 95 billion KETRACO-Adani deal. This controversial partnership with the Indian Adani Group, finalized in October 2024, gives Adani Energy Solutions the rights to develop and operate crucial electricity transmission lines in Kenya for the next 30 years. Despite mounting
Recent reports against Safaricom which is largely managed by Peter Ndegwa, raised by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI), have cast a spotlight on the telecom giant’s relationship with Kenyan security forces, prompting serious concerns over data privacy and potential violations of human rights. These allegations center on claims
The Ugandan government has broken its silence on Kizza Besigye’s abduction in Nairobi, claiming it has no information about the opposition leader’s absence. In an interview with Daily Monitor, a Ugandan media outlet, Uganda’s Minister of ICT and National Guidance Chris Baryomunsi stated that he was unaware of the abduction and that the state was
The Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission provided an update on the Haiti mission’s present status. In a post on its X handle, the MSS highlighted many regions where the Kenyan-led mission was conducting operations, as well as the progress made in major hotspot areas. MSS also promised to restore order and provide vital assistance to
The state of Nairobi County under Governor Johnson Sakaja’s leadership has been marred by accusations of mismanagement and misplaced priorities, with the recent demolitions in Woodley Estate exposing the administration’s controversial urban policies. Several families were rendered homeless following demolitions carried out under what residents describe as dubious circumstances. Claims of inadequate notice and consultation
Garissa University’s Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ahmed Osman Warfa, is facing serious accusations of mismanagement, corruption, and attempts to intimidate whistleblowers. These allegations have cast a shadow over the university’s reputation, prompting investigations by the Ministry of Education and the Commission for University Education (CUE). The controversy started when a whistleblower raised concerns about Prof.
President William Ruto’s decision to nominate Ahmed Issack Hassan as the Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has ignited a heated debate over ethnic inclusivity in Kenya’s public appointments, particularly in the sensitive realm of security leadership. Critics argue that recent trends under Ruto’s administration reflect a concentration of key security roles among
Kilifi County residents are raising serious concerns over the state of ambulance services, which they claim have been turned into private enterprises while patients endure delays and inadequate healthcare. The recent case of a patient at Gongoni Health Centre waiting for over four hours for an ambulance highlights the gravity of the situation. The inefficiency
Gatundu Level 5 Hospital is on the spot following reports of corruption involving mothers covered under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) and Social Health Authority (SHA). Reports suggest that vulnerable patients, particularly those accessing maternity care through the SHA’s Linda Mama program, are being coerced into paying bribes to process bills or secure discharge.