A Nairobi magistrate has made a firm decision to keep control of a fraud case that has dragged on for years after dismissing an attempt by one of the accused persons to have her removed from the proceedings. Chief Magistrate Dolphina Alego, sitting at the Milimani Law Courts, rejected an application filed by Andrew Kirungu
Kenya’s security agencies have continued to demonstrate vigilance in the ongoing fight against terrorism following the latest operation in Garissa County, where the elite Special Operations Group (SOG) stopped a planned attack. Acting on intelligence from residents, the officers moved swiftly and intercepted eight Al-Shabaab militants who were setting up improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in
The growing desperation among young Kenyans to find jobs abroad has taken a dangerous turn after a man revealed how he narrowly escaped being sent to fight in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. What was advertised to him as a promising security job in Europe quickly became a terrifying experience that could have ended his life.
Plans for the Rironi-Mau Summit Highway are gaining shape as the Directorate of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) shared new details about tolling arrangements that will apply once the road becomes operational. The directorate explained that not every motorist will be required to pay toll charges, with four specific categories of vehicles set to be exempted
Kenya’s fight against drug trafficking has received a major boost after security agencies intercepted a vessel in the Indian Ocean carrying methamphetamine worth more than Ksh.8.2 billion. The operation, led by the Kenya Navy and supported by the Kenya Coast Guard and the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), resulted
The government’s plan to introduce toll fees on major highways has met strong resistance from the Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK), which believes the move will worsen the financial burden already facing many drivers and transport operators. The association argues that turning key public roads into toll routes would place motorists at the mercy of
Tension between university lecturers and the government continues to rise after the much-anticipated meeting in Machakos failed to produce any progress. The lecturers turned down a review of the return-to-work formula, insisting that their unpaid dues of Ksh.7.9 billion must be settled in full before any new discussions can take place. The strike, which has
City lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi has expressed his approval of the ongoing recruitment of judges by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), describing it as a commendable process that reflects genuine effort to restore integrity within the Judiciary. In his statement, Ahmednasir praised the leadership of lawyers such as Nelson Havi, who have been actively involved in
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has once again taken a firm stand against what he sees as growing threats to Kenya’s constitutional order. He announced that he will challenge three of the newly signed laws by President William Ruto, claiming they go against the Constitution and undermine citizens’ rights. His decision, he said, is not motivated
Members of Parliament have raised serious questions over how the defunct National Health Insurance Fund handled millions of shillings in questionable payments, putting the new State Health Agency under the spotlight. During a session before the Public Accounts Committee, Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, the current CEO of the State Health Agency, faced tough questioning from lawmakers