The Law Society of Kenya has issued new demands to various law enforcement agencies following the release and dismissal of charges against Amnesty Kenya Executive Director Irungu Houghton and four of his co-accused. In a joint statement with Amnesty International, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), and
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is poised to begin inspecting energy-producing facilities in the country after being granted authority by the International Tracking Standard Foundation (I-TRACK). EPRA stated on Monday, December 16, 2024, that the I-TRACK Foundation had appointed the authority as the official local issuer of International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC(E). This
Jayesh Saini, a name already mired in controversy, has once again come under the spotlight through his company, Harmony Vibrant. Reports have surfaced of questionable dealings in a government contract worth an estimated 5 billion Kenyan shillings. The contract was to supply equipment and implement the community health promoters program. However, doubts over transparency have
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized President William Ruto’s leadership style, which he calls a “one-man show” and believes is detrimental to the country. Gachagua accused his former boss of undermining Cabinet Secretaries and other leaders, stating that the president makes unilateral choices without input or criticism. He was speaking on Sunday during an
The Ministry of Health has come under fire for its controversial ongoing folic acid trials on children in Bungoma County. Disturbing reports have emerged, suggesting that these trials are not only unethical but have also led to the tragic deaths of infants. More concerning is that, there are claims that the Ministry is actively trying
Gerald Bitok has once again found himself at the center of controversy for his blatant dishonesty and apparent incompetence in addressing the critical state of the government’s healthcare program, SHA (Social Health Authority). His comments, riddled with condescension and misinformation, reveal a man more focused on bootlicking government initiatives than addressing the genuine struggles Kenyans
The Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Kenya’s largest referral facility, is facing mounting criticism over severe operational failures under the leadership of CEO Dr. Evanson Kamuri. A glaring example of this incompetence was recently highlighted when a patient, Bevalyne Kwambo, was referred to an external facility for a CT scan due to the hospital’s inability to
Kenya plans to spend KSh 28 billion over two years to modernize the National Police Service. The goal is to improve its operations and address long-standing challenges. This project is part of a broader reform agenda based on recommendations made by a task force led by former Chief Justice David Maraga. These reforms aim to
On Saturday, December 14, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka led a crowd of Kenyans in chanting against President William Ruto, sparking protests inside the stadium. While visiting Governor Wavinya Ndeti’s football tournament in Machakos, Kalonzo led the crowd to chant the “Ruto Must Go” slogan. The slogan was loudly chanted behind Kalonzo across the stadium,
Former district officer (DO) Edward Mwangi Irungu has suffered a huge loss after the Environment and Land Court ordered him to surrender prime property located next to the State House in Mombasa and pay Sh5 million for illegally occupying the public land. According to the reports verified by Kenyadaily.online, the former administrator lost the tussle