Author: Salma Khamisi

Tensions flared in Kipkerieny village, Kericho County, during the burial of former Member of County Assembly Jones Kiplagat Mutai, as political disagreements arose over the impeachment of Governor Erick Mutai. According to attendees, the unrest was triggered when Nominated MCA Dora Keino voiced her support for the impeachment, inciting anger among Governor Mutai’s backers. This disruption led to interruptions of speeches from MCAs advocating for the impeachment. Religious leaders present at the burial urged local officials to promote peace and maintain respect during such solemn occasions. The impeachment proceedings against Governor Mutai are set to take center stage in the…

Cameroonian authorities have prohibited media discussions regarding the health of President Paul Biya amid rumors of his death. Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji addressed regional governors, stating that such speculation “disturbs the tranquility of Cameroonians.” He declared, “Any media debate about the president’s condition is strictly forbidden,” warning that violators would face legal consequences. At 91 years old and in power for over 40 years, President Biya has not been publicly seen since September 8, when he attended a China-Africa forum in Beijing. Officials have sought to quell speculation about his health, asserting that he is in good condition and…

The government has designated 12 areas in Tana River as “disturbed and dangerous” due to ongoing insecurity. In a gazette notice issued on October 11, 2024, Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Prof. Kithure Kindiki announced that this declaration, effective immediately for a period of 30 days, follows consultations with the National Security Council. The notice states, “In exercise of the powers conferred by section 106 (1) of the National Police Service Act, 2011, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, in consultation with the National Security Council, declares the following parts of Tana River County as security disturbed…

Kenya has urgently requested financial assistance from the international community to support its police deployment in Haiti, which has recently been extended for another year. The multinational mission, launched in June, aims to combat gang violence in and around Port-au-Prince, where escalating crime has claimed over 3,600 lives this year, including more than 100 children, and displaced over 500,000 people, according to the UN. During a meeting in Nairobi with Haiti’s Prime Minister Garry Conille, Kenyan President William Ruto emphasized the need for the international community to fulfill its financial commitments to ensure the mission’s success. “We are asking for…

A recent crackdown on a counterfeiting operation in Nakuru has led to the arrest of three suspects involved in producing and distributing fake alcoholic spirits. A joint task force, comprising officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the Nakuru County Investigations Office, and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Enforcement Unit, raided a hidden warehouse along Print Press Road in Nakuru’s industrial area, where they uncovered a counterfeit alcohol production setup. Authorities seized a substantial amount of contraband, including 60 sacks filled with bottle caps enough to produce thousands of fake spirit bottles alongside two and a half drums of…

The High Court has ordered that the petition challenging the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua be sent to Chief Justice Martha Koome, who will establish a three-judge bench to deliberate on the case. This decision, issued by High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi on Friday, highlights the significant public interest in the matter. Judge Mugambi emphasized the importance of the court’s role in serving the public on matters of great concern, stating,  “This is one of those rare instances where the court must rise to the occasion and utilize all available resources to serve the public interest.” He noted that,…

Fan Yifei, the former deputy governor of China’s central bank, has been sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for accepting bribes, according to reports from Chinese state media on Thursday. This sentence is part of a large-scale anti-corruption campaign led by President Xi Jinping, aimed at tackling corruption within the financial sector. Fan’s conviction highlights the extent of corruption China is determined to address, especially among high-ranking officials in influential positions. According to the Huanggang Intermediate People’s Court in Hubei province, Fan was found guilty of accepting bribes totaling over 386 million yuan, equivalent to around sh. 7 billion.…

Two suspected criminals arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in Mombasa on Tuesday are set to be charged before the Mombasa Chief Magistrate’s Court this morning at 9:00 am. The suspects, identified as Tabitha Wangeci Kwenya and Wycliffe Nyamanyan, were apprehended for raiding and extorting shop owners while posing as law enforcement officers. Preliminary investigations indicate that Kwenya and Nyamanyan are part of a five-member gang linked to a fraudulent private entity known as Multi-Works & Rights Enforcements. This group has been misrepresenting itself as a legitimate law enforcement agency with the authority to enforce consumer protection laws.…

In Keringet, Kuresoi, Nakuru County, a man was fatally shot after allegedly trying to attack police officers with a bow and arrows. On October 10, law enforcement arrived at his home to apprehend him in connection with a grievous harm case. Upon opening the door, the man came out armed with a bow and several arrows. Witnesses reported that he fired five arrows at the officers, narrowly missing them. In reaction, one officer discharged 12 shots as a warning. However, the man ignored commands to stop and surrender, resulting in a gunshot wound to his stomach that caused his immediate…

The Court of Appeal has reversed the High Court’s ruling that imposed a 67-year prison sentence on Sirisia Member of Parliament (MP) John Waluke, along with a sh1 billion fine related to a maize importation fraud case. Waluke was convicted of fraud and illicitly acquiring sh313 million through corrupt practices involving the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) and was sentenced to prison by the Anti-Corruption Court on June 22, 2020. Following his conviction, he appealed the ruling in the High Court but was unsuccessful, leading to his incarceration in November 2022. He later escalated the case to the Court…