Faith Odhiambo, President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), has spoken out about a troubling incident where several Kenyan lawyers were detained at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Tanzania. Among them is Martha Karua, the leader of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), who revealed that she was denied entry into the country and was
Renowned lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi has thrown his weight behind former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, calling him the only serious candidate who can bring millions of votes to the 2027 presidential race. Ahmednasir, known for his bold political views, said in a post on X that Gachagua could deliver at least 4 million votes, making him
By Sundeep Sharma Albert Schweitzer, the well regarded German-French humanitarian polymath who distinguished himself as an accomplished musician, theologian and physician once famously said that, “a man is ethical only when life, as such, is sacred to him, that of plants and animals as that of his fellow men, and when he devotes himself helpfully
Noordin Haji, the Director-General of Kenya’s National Intelligence Service, is once again under the spotlight following a damning statement by social critic Maverick Aoko on her X account. Aoko has strongly accused Haji of being unfit for office, alleging that he has consistently misadvised President William Ruto on important matters, particularly during the chaos surrounding
By Jackie Adhyambo In an era where corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives often serve as glossy veneers for industries grappling with ethical scrutiny, Dr Jane Mwikali, the Chairperson of the Betting Licensing and Betting Control Board (BCLB), has emerged as a pioneering force redefining the nexus between profit and public good. With wise leadership and
By Japheth Imanene The launch of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) was meant to herald a seismic shift in Kenya’s political landscape. Instead, it devolved into a spectacle of chaos, exposing the party’s flaccid persona and its inability to transcend the very flaws it claims to oppose. From its
The Ministry of Interior has warned residents living near the Kiambere dam to evacuate immediately due to fears of an overflow. On Friday, May 16, the Interior Ministry issued a strong advisory for people in four key locations downstream of the dam to move to safer ground. These areas include Garissa, Hola, Garsen, and the
Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has reportedly been arrested under unclear circumstances while traveling along the Isiolo Nanyuki road. The news of his arrest was first shared through a post on his verified X account on Friday, May 16, where the MP said he had been taken into custody. “I have been arrested
By Clement Wasike Nowadays, tension between rapid technological advancement and ethical governance often tilts toward chaos. If there is a sector prone to extreme infiltration by the rogue end of technology is betting. However, Dr Jane Mwikali, Chairperson of Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), has crafted a rare blueprint worthy of a case
True patriotism can anchor Kenya’s sovereignty and forge a deep sense of pride
By Billy Gichohi Kenya’s flag, featuring black, red, green and white colours carries the symbolism of our nation’s soul. So does our anthem. Both our flag and our anthem are emblems of our collective identity that should always tower above any manifestation of ethnic jingoism. No nation can ever truly prosper if ethnic divisions and