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…
Six prisoners convicted over a series of violent robberies connected to the 2015 killing of former George Muchai returned to court on Thursday, urging the judiciary to grant them leniency as they await formal sentencing. Appearing before Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina, the convicts argued that their long time in custody and active participation in rehabilitation…
Trevor Ombija warned Rigathi Gachagua about using inappropriate language during a live interview, reminding him of the national television audience Gachagua reflected on his regrets for not listening to Uhuru Kenyatta’s advice, which he believes could have avoided the country’s current problems The controversy sparked mixed reactions from Kenyans, some supporting Gachagua while others expressed…
The Kenya Meteorological Department is forecasting rain in various areas from Thursday night to Friday evening Showers and thunderstorms are expected in the highlands, Lake Victoria Basin, and Rift Valley counties. Strong south-easterly winds are forecast in Turkana and Marsabit counties during the weather outlook period Nairobi – The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has released…
ODM national chairman Gladys Wanga has challenged the belief that the party cannot continue its activities without Edwin Sifuna His statement was aimed at answering the question of the party being held hostage by Sifuna and unable to fund its activities because the controversial secretary general holds the keys to the finances. He explained that…
Faced with a tightening economy, Kenyans are increasingly launching side hustles and scaling up existing businesses to bridge the gap. According to the latest Old Mutual Financial Wellness Monitor, which tracks the financial health of the country’s workforce, 30% of working Kenyans reported earning more than they did a year ago. Furthermore, 47% now own…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has asked a Nairobi court to detain six suspects over an alleged plot to rob Major General George Okumu. In a miscellaneous application submitted to a Nairobi court, detectives requested permission to hold the suspects at Capitol Hill Police Station for 14 days to complete the probe into an alleged…
Vivo Energy Kenya has linked the recent fuel stockouts at several Shell service stations to a sudden and unexpected spike in consumer demand. In an official statement, the company explained that it is now closely monitoring inventory levels across its network and prioritizing rapid deliveries to restock affected sites. The firm aims to resolve these…
The government has ruled out introducing new taxes in the upcoming Finance Bill for the 2026/2027 financial year, signaling a major strategic shift in how it plans to generate revenue. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi shared this update on Thursday, March 26, while appearing before the National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee to discuss the…
Audio By Vocalize Junior Starlets’ Brenda Achieng driblling ball past Fraiche Tiwa Captain of Cameroon national team ‘Baby Lionesses’ in the first leg of their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier final round tie at Nyayo Stadium، Sunday April 20، 2025. [Jonah Onyango، Standard] Junior Starlets have intensified their training ahead of the two-legged 2026…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has dismissed claims that a police officer recently arraigned over a robbery with violence incident in Kitengela is attached to the Office of the Deputy President. According to a post on their official Facebook page, the DCI noted that PC Samuel Gathitu Ng’ang’a, who is stationed at Elwak Police…