Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji has finally shared his side of the story a month after his dramatic arrest in July, revealing allegations that point to a much darker plan than just a police operation. Speaking on Friday, the MP claimed that there had been a plot to assassinate him, but the plan failed
Bride price, also known as dowry, has long been a part of Kenyan marriage traditions, symbolizing respect and cementing the union between two families. Traditionally, the groom or his family provides livestock, money, or other valuable items to the bride’s family, a gesture deeply rooted in culture. However, new research by Mwelekeo Insights released on
Honourable Lady Justice Dorah Chepkwony is currently facing serious allegations of gross misconduct and misbehavior. The complaint against her was filed as JSC Petition No. 29 of 2023 by Acorn Law Advocates LLP. This matter has drawn attention partly because Nelson Havi, a well-known Kenyan lawyer and also a relative of the judge, has publicly
Dr. Jane Mwikali, Chairperson of the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), has reached a major achievement after the president approved the Gambling Control Bill 2025 into law. This follows months of work aimed at overhauling Kenya’s betting industry, which has raised increasing alarm over its effects on the public, particularly the youth. The signing
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano yesterday faced tough questions from MPs over the decision by her ministry to proceed with the facelift of Bomas of Kenya at a cost of Sh31.6 billion without seeking the approval of Parliament. Members of the National Assembly’s Wildlife and Tourism Committee, chaired by Maara MP Kareke Mbiuki, expressed concern
Kihuria Wa Ndorongo has revealed details of an alleged fraud case involving Molo MP Francis Kuria Kimani’s office, naming the MP’s personal assistant, Muiru Wa Mbugua, as the person said to have orchestrated the scheme. In a Facebook post, he claimed that between November 2024 and February 2025, Muiru allegedly conned 36 people by promising
Panic gripped Mwihoko in Kiambu County after a light aircraft crashed into a building near Mwihoko Secondary School. The incident disrupted an otherwise quiet midweek routine, drawing residents, schoolchildren, and emergency teams to a scene of smoke, scattered debris, and shock. The aircraft, believed to have been operated by Phoenix Aviation on behalf of AMREF,
By: Mwalimu KiamaIn a bold and commendable move, Kenya’s Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has taken a firm stand by prosecuting billionaire lawyer Guy Spencer Elms – a case that many thought would quietly disappear like others involving high-profile individuals. By choosing the path of accountability, Ingonga is proving that the law is
There was tension at Naivasha GK Prison on Wednesday evening after about 3,000 inmates caused a disturbance following the death of a fellow prisoner. The protest involved both those serving life and death sentences. The inmates refused to eat their meals and later clashed with prison warders inside the facility, which is known for being
The e-Citizen platform, which was supposed to make it easier for Kenyans to access government services like paying for IDs and licenses, and other essential government services is now being linked to a massive financial scandal. An audit report by the Auditor General has found that over Ksh 11 billion may have been moved from