Author: Salma Khamisi

President William Ruto announced plans to propose new legal changes aimed at closing loopholes that hinder the fight against corruption. He stated that the government will collaborate with the criminal justice system to ensure that corruption cases are resolved within six months. The new measures will prevent those accused of corruption from using injunctions to delay prosecution. Speaking during a visit to Mombasa and Kilifi counties, President Ruto emphasized that the legal reforms are intended to strengthen integrity and address corruption decisively. He was joined by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi and several governors and lawmakers. The President also highlighted a…

Former U.S. president Baraka Obama has endorsed Kamala Harris in her bid for the wtite House, giving a significant boost to her campaign agaist Donald Trump in the upcoming election. Obama and his wife Michelle, expressed their full support for Harris on socialmedia, stating that they believe she would make an excellent president and urging others to support her compaign. Obama’s endorsement is a major boost for Harris, who has already received backing from President Joe Biden. Harries, who entered the race at the last minute, has gained momentum following  president Biden’s withdrawal due to concerns over his debate performance…

 The High Court has rejected a petition from 12 police officers challenging charges related to the 2017 murder of Baby Pendo in Kisumu County. The officers had argued that the court lacked jurisdiction to handle the charges under the International Crimes Act. On Thursday, High Court Judge Kanyi Kimondo ruled that the case falls within the court’s jurisdiction and a single judge can oversee it. He supported the decision to charge the officers made by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and set the date for the suspects to appear in court on October 3. Judge Kimondo stated that the…

At least ten people are recovering in the hospital after a fight broke out at Nyabigena Adventist Church in South Mugirango, Kisii County. The clash happened between two groups disagreeing over the church’s leadership. A video of the July 20th incident went viral on social media, showing two women in turbans arguing inside the church. Reports indicate that the groups involved are from the Adventist Church and the Nairobi Cosmopolitan Conference (NCC), which split from the Adventist Church. Both groups still hold services on the same grounds every Saturday. The argument between the women quickly drew in several men who…

Teenage pregnancies, early marriages, and female genital mutilation (FGM) are significant barriers to education in West Pokot County. Despite efforts from the government and other organizations, these issues remain severe, particularly affecting girls aged 12 to 18. Many of these girls drop out of school before completing eighth grade. The 2022 health report from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) ranks West Pokot County as having the second-highest rates of early pregnancies in Kenya, at 36%, and FGM at 44%. Attempts to address these harmful practices have largely failed, leading to worsening conditions. Poor living situations also contribute to…

Methusellah Kiama, a 16-year-old boy who gained attention after being arrested during the protests in Mlolongo on July 23, has been released from police custody. He was detained for two days and released on a free bond, but is scheduled to appear before a magistrate at Mavoko Law Court on July 26. Videos and photos of Kiama’s arrest spread widely on social media, showing him being treated roughly by multiple police officers. They forced him to kneel, interrogated him, and handcuffed him. Another viral video, shared by digital creator Fred Mwangi, depicted Kiama sitting by the Mlolongo highway, looking confused…

Bangladesh has eased its nationwide curfew as students continue discussing their protest against new civil service hiring rules, which sparked deadly unrest last week. The violence claimed the lives of at least 191 people, including police officers, marking one of the most serious crises under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s leadership. Despite thousands of troops patrolling cities and a widespread internet shutdown, clashes have decreased since protest leaders temporarily halted demonstrations. Now, the curfew permits unrestricted movement for seven hours daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, reducing traffic jams in Dhaka, where 20 million people reside. The streets had been…

North Korea recently launched about 500 balloons filled with debris into South Korea’s airspace, causing significant disruptions, South Korean officials said Thursday. These balloons are part of North Korea’s ongoing efforts to spread propaganda to North Korean defectors and activists in South Korea. They often carry leaflets criticizing Pyongyang, as well as medicine, money, and USB sticks loaded with K-pop videos and dramas. The impact was felt dramatically on Wednesday when operations at Seoul’s Gimpo Airport were halted for two hours due to a balloon incident, confirmed by a spokesperson from the Korea Airports Corporation. This incident added to disruptions…

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has raised significant doubts about the potential impact of four opposition members nominated by President William Ruto to his cabinet. Included in Ruto’s second batch of Cabinet Secretary nominees are John Mbadi (Treasury), Opiyo Wandayi (Energy), Ali Hassan Joho (Mining and Blue Economy), and Wycliffe Oparanya (Cooperatives). During a panel interview on Daybreak, Sifuna questioned the effectiveness of these nominees if their ideologies and policies do not align with Ruto’s administration. He specifically questioned whether John Mbadi, nominated for Treasury, could effectively execute Ruto’s bottom-up economic manifesto, which faced heavy criticism from the…

Kenya Airways adjusted several flight routes on Thursday morning, diverting flights originally bound for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Mombasa and Kilimanjaro due to poor visibility caused by adverse weather conditions. The airline issued a statement notifying passengers of potential delays both in arrivals and departures in Nairobi, emphasizing their commitment to passenger safety and comfort. “We regret to inform our passengers that this morning, a number of flights scheduled to land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport have been diverted to Mombasa and Kilimanjaro, citing poor visibility from adverse weather conditions,” the statement noted. The airline acknowledged the inconvenience…