The Judicial Services Commission has announced the vacancy of Supreme Court judge on January 28, 2026 The secretary of the commission, Winfridah Mokaya, revealed that the advertisement attracted six applicants, including Judge Katwa Kigen of the Court of Appeal The JSC noted that interviews of shortlisted candidates will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026,…
Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino evaded heavy police protection outside Ufunagano House and managed to enter the historic venue Other leaders who joined Linda Mwananchi’s team include Governor James Orengo and Vihiga Senator Godfrery Osotsi Orengo has vowed to defend the rights of Kenyans, calling the NDC held at Jamhuri Grounds led by Oburu Oginga…
Safaricom introduced a new M-Pesa feature that hides senders’ phone numbers in M-Pesa transactions, effective March 24 The telecommunications company explained to TUKO.co.ke the simple steps that M-Pesa users should use to verify sender details The telco emphasized that the new feature will reduce fraud by hiding the middle three digits of the phone number…
Leader of the Democratic Action Party of Kenya Eugene Wamalwa he has invited Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna to the party if ODM expels him. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna (pictured) speaking at a former press conference. Photo: Edwin Sifuna.Source: Facebook Speaking on a Luhya language radio station on Thursday, March 26, Eugene said the current general…
On Thursday, March 26, the residents of Nyamauro village were surprised by the discovery of the body of Duke Nyang’au Obasancho The police confirmed that the body was that of the missing medical officer, Duke Nyang’au Obasancho The initial investigation points to murder, which led to the intensive investigation of the police in the case…
The Orange Democratic Movement has launched a mobilization strategy for its Special Delegates Meeting ODM sent out youth teams to distribute gift packs to early arrivals on a first-come, first-served basis, which attracted attention at the venue and online A video shared by Gabriel Oguda captured the event, highlighting the party’s mobilizing efforts as the…
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale recalled how President William Ruto failed to honor a political agreement struck before the 2022 general election. During an interview with a vernacular radio station on Thursday, March 26, 2026, Khalwale revealed that he stepped down from the Kakamega gubernatorial race to support Cleophas Malala based on a specific set of…
The Kenya Revenue Authority clarified that former Cabinet minister Raphael Tuju has no tax debts KRA asserted Tuju’s status as a law abiding and valued taxpayer, dismissing opposition claims Authorities responded to misleading media reports about Tuju’s tax compliance Nairobi: The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has responded to allegations that it is targeting a former…
On Friday, March 27, Kenyan newspapers highlighted the withdrawal of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), with rival groups planning to hold parallel meetings. Daily newspapers also focused on the scandal eCitizenwhere billions of public funds were diverted to a private bank account. Newspaper headlines Friday, March 27. Images/screenshots: PD, Taifa Leo, The Standard, The Star…
US immigration authorities have moved to deport a Kenyan national following his conviction for rape in Maryland. Jackson Kabut Gichema, 48, remains in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Baltimore County as officials finalize his removal process to Kenya. Records shared by immigration officials on Tuesday, March 24, indicate that…
President Ruto and PS State Department for Citizen Services Prof Julius Kibet Bitok during the first anniversary of the e-Citizen Directorate, at the KICC. November 28, 2024. [File Courtesy] The e-Citizen platform was billed as a game changer, allowing Kenyans to access numerous government services at the touch of a button. But while…
A new legal challenge has emerged against the leadership of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Kenya), with a petitioner seeking urgent court intervention to block the re-election of Francis Atwoli as secretary general. The petition, filed by Francis Owino, argues that the recent election process violated constitutional standards. Owino has now asked the High Court of Kenya to step in…
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko erupted into a song of thanksgiving Wednesday following a significant legal victory regarding his frozen assets. In a video captured from his office, Sonko set a reflective and emotional tone by singing the popular Christian hymn, “Hakuna Mungu kama wewe ewe Mungu wangu, nasema asante ewe Mungu wangu.” The former…
Tensions increased in court as the police got 10 days to detain six suspects linked to a robbery at their boss’s residence Questions about the places where they were arrested and the involvement of the military sparked a heated debate between the prosecution and the defense Magistrate Paul Mutahi granted a partial stay, leaving investigators…
The High Court in Eldoret has drawn a firm line against the misuse of civil jail as a debt collection tool, ruling that courts cannot imprison individuals simply because they lack the means to settle outstanding financial obligations. In a decision that is already reverberating across Kenya’s legal community, Justice Reuben Nyakundi ordered the immediate…