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,
Chief Justice Martha Koome has raised concerns over the persistent underfunding of the Judiciary, highlighting its detrimental impact on justice delivery in Kenya. Speaking at the opening of the Kamwangi Law Courts in Gatundu North, Kiambu County, she called for the Judiciary to receive financial support comparable to other critical sectors like health, education, and
Kenya’s Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF), a key initiative meant to empower young entrepreneurs, is under scrutiny after an audit by Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu revealed that over Sh2.5 billion in loans may never be recovered. The findings, covering the financial period ending June 30, 2023, cast doubt on the fund’s accountability and debt management practices.
Revelations of massive salary overpayments within Kenya’s Teachers Service Commission (TSC) which is under Nancy Macharia” warch have raised public concern. In a recent report, Auditor General Nancy Gathungu highlighted troubling figures, revealing that Kshs. 358.8 million in overpayments remain outstanding. Despite attempts to recover these funds, the pace of collection has been slow, prompting