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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

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

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,

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 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.

A human rights lobby group is preparing to file a petition at the High Court seeking to revoke the appointment of former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero as the chairperson of the Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC). The group argues that Kidero’s appointment violates Chapter Six of the Constitution, which emphasizes the principles of integrity, transparency,