Kenya has been without a fully constituted electoral commission for two years, leaving the country in a state of uncertainty. This situation began in January 2023 when the terms of the then-chairperson Wafula Chebukati and commissioners Boya Molu and Prof Abdi Guliye came to an end. The country’s electoral body, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries
Members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Selection Panel have promised to get a chairperson and commissioners in place in less than three months. On Friday, January 31, the newly-appointed panel made strides by appointing Dr Nelson Makanda as chairperson and Lindah Kiome as vice chairperson. The duo’s election occurred just days after
The National Treasury of Kenya has officially announced the disbursement of Sh14 billion for school capitation. This latest allocation brings the cumulative amount released for educational funding to Sh33 billion for the current financial year. This funding is crucial in supporting the operational costs of public schools and enhancing the quality of education across the
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his co-accused have been found to have a case to answer in the brutal murder of Sharon Otieno. According to reports by the Nation Africa, a Nairobi court ruled that the prosecution had presented enough evidence linking Obado, his personal assistant Michael Oyamo, and former Migori County clerk Casper
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has recently stirred up a heated debate with his comments about CNN journalist Larry Madowo’s reporting methods. Cherargei, who is no stranger to making bold statements, took to social media to question Madowo’s approach to covering the conflict in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In his post, Cherargei asked, “Where
Kenya has promised to keep supporting HIV/AIDS patients even after the United States decided to cut foreign aid. This decision by the Trump administration has raised worries about whether patients will still be able to get the lifesaving antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) they need. These drugs are essential for managing HIV and keeping people healthy. Without
Joseph Kairu Wambui, popularly known as Khalif Kairo, a well-known second-hand vehicle dealer, found himself in court once again on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, facing serious allegations of fraud, this is according to the post shared on X by Nyakundi. This time, the case involves a sum of Ksh 3,045,000, which he is accused of
Maverick Aoko, a well-known social media influencer and blogger, recently made shocking revelations on her X (formerly Twitter) account, exposing what she claims to be questionable actions by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja. In her post, Aoko accused Sakaja of misusing public funds meant for drainage projects in Nairobi, alleging that the governor used the money
A major setback has been dealt to Police Inspector General Douglas Kanja as the Labour Court in Nairobi has halted the controversial transfer of 194 police officers. These officers, who were stationed in Narok East, will no longer be moved following the court’s ruling, which has put the transfers on hold indefinitely. The decision came
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has recently responded to growing concerns about illegal logging activities in Karura and Thogoto forests. These concerns were sparked by social media posts claiming that illegal timber harvesting is taking place in these protected areas. The posts have caused alarm among environmentalists and the general public, prompting KFS to issue