Blogger Maverick Aoko has once again stirred controversy by making shocking revelations against Nairobi politician Tim Wanyonyi and Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka. Aoko accused Wanyonyi of raping and killing a woman in the past, a shocking claim that has sent mixed through Kenyan politics. She further suggested that Wanyonyi is unfit to lead in Nairobi
Senior Economic Advisor Moses Kuria has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel to begin advertising for commissioner seats immediately. Kuria, in a brief remark on Saturday, December 7, agreed with Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lonaona, who asked how the country could function without the IEBC Commissioners. While noting Justice Lenaola’s comments,
Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola has expressed worries about the Judiciary’s e-filing system ahead of the 2027 general elections. The judge’s questioning were based on the glitch that occurred during the impeachment proceedings of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. While presenting at the Regional Conference on the Use of AI, Digital, and Social Media during
The Controller of Budget (CoB), Margaret Nyakang’o, has exposed the dismal financial management in Nairobi County under Governor Johnson Sakaja, a revelation that paints a grim picture of leadership incompetence and misplaced priorities. In her latest report, covering July to October, Nyakang’o highlighted Nairobi as one of the ten counties that failed to allocate or
Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Donya has found herself at the center of a scandal after whistleblower Justin Siocha revealed his harrowing experience of abduction and intimidation following his exposure of alleged embezzlement of Ksh 19.7 million in National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) projects. Siocha’s account paints a damning picture of the lengths to which
President William Ruto lashed out on Tuesday at Kenyans who have criticized the government’s intentions to modernize Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) through private-public partnerships, calling them disloyal. Ruto stated during the opening of the Devki Iron Ore Pelletisation Plant in Taita Taveta on December 2 that the government will not abandon plans to renovate
Martha Karua, the leader of the Narc Kenya party, has been denied an appearance by the General Court Martial in Makindye, Kampala. On Monday, December 2, 2024, Karua appeared at the court to lead a team of 50 lawyers representing veteran opposition leader Kizza Besigye in his continuing trial. However, she was barred from entering
However, his statements have amplified accusations that he disregards the democratic principles meant to ensure transparency and accountability. Public participation is a constitutional requirement in Kenya, and many see his comments as a reckless attempt to undermine the checks and balances necessary to protect public resources. Beyond this incident, Junet’s leadership in Suna East has
Kisii journalist Cyprine Oenga, known for her “CyprineTV” brand, has reportedly been summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over allegations of “cyberbullying.” This development follows her bold reporting on the embezzlement of Ksh 19.7 million from the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) by Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Donya. Her reports have shed
On Friday, November 29, President William Ruto advocated for the East African region’s union into a single nation. While there are no firm plans to address this, it would have far-reaching ramifications for countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia. While addressing the 24th Ordinary Summit of East African Heads of State