Author: Ezekiel Ikatwa

President William Ruto has thrown his weight behind Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen’s recent remarks condemning violence during the June 25 protests. In a strong statement, the president ordered a nationwide crackdown on individuals caught assaulting law enforcement officers during the demonstrations. Ruto emphasized that while the right to protest is enshrined in the Constitution, violence against police officers and destruction of property will not be tolerated. Security agencies have been directed to track down and arrest anyone linked to the attacks, with the president calling for swift legal action against the perpetrators.

Grace Kathin Veki, a businesswoman, is facing allegations related to a Sh3.1 million foodstuff fraud case during her appearance at the Milimani Law Courts. Appearing before Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo, Grace Kathin Veki pleaded not guilty to the charges filed against her. According to the prosecution, Grace Kathin Veki is accused of fraudulently inducing Rosemary Ndunge Malonza of Novatus Limited to supply 400 pieces of 20-litre Somo cooking oil, valued at Sh2,358,000, between February 1 and February 28, 2024, in Nairobi County. She allegedly committed the offence alongside others who are yet to be charged. In a second charge, the court…

Joseph Lendrix waswa Emmanuel Charles Osore Nicholas Otieno Ndolo Kenya’s election landscape is drawing intense global attention as international media spotlight the worrying trend of electing leaders facing serious legal and ethical questions. Despite being associated with corruption, fraud, and ongoing court cases, many individuals with controversial backgrounds continue to enjoy overwhelming voter support during general elections. A Nigerian publication recently summed up the country’s political climate with a biting observation: In Kenya, it appears that being involved in a court case can lead to fame, and subsequently, one can run for any political seat they desire. From youth-led protests…

A daring cross border cattle raid ended in dramatic fashion after Kenyan police recovered livestock stolen from Uganda and driven into Turkana County. According to security reports, a group of suspected Turkana youths crossed into Uganda, snatched cattle, and made a swift escape back into Kenya. But their victory was short lived. Acting on an alert from Ugandan authorities, the National Police Service (NPS) launched a rapid response, sealing off escape routes and trailing the rustlers. The operation quickly escalated into a gunfire exchange as officers intercepted the suspects mid escape. The raiders were forced to flee under pressure, abandoning…

Philip Aroko, the Homa Bay businessman earlier linked to the high-profile murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, has been acquitted. Aroko was cleared of all charges on Thursday, June 26, after the court found insufficient evidence to tie him to the murder. All previous travel and communication restrictions have been lifted, giving him the green light to return to Homa Bay County without limitation. He is now expected to take the stand as a state witness in the ongoing case. Aroko, who was arrested in early May and later released on a KSh 300,000 cash bail, maintained his innocence…

A major drug trafficking operation has been thwarted after police from Oruba Police Station arrested a 32-year-old suspect, Edwin Okondo Nyagaga, in possession of bhang worth over Sh13.7 million. The dramatic bust unfolded along the Giribe-Masara Road after a tip-off led officers to intercept a black Toyota Kluger (reg. no. KBS 517N) loaded with narcotics. Inside the vehicle, police discovered eight sacks of bhang weighing a total of 457.6 kilograms, tightly packed and ready for distribution. To complicate detection, officers also recovered four different number plates: KBP 716H, KBT 673F, KBW 341T, and KBX 142P, suspected to be part of…

Even after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) filed a Notice of Appeal at the Appellate Court that overturned the High Court Judgment that allowed Wilson Nahashon Kanani not to forfeit to the state his Kes643.2M assets, which the EACC had declared unexplained wealth, it has been revealed that Mr. Kanani is still working at the City Hall and continues to earn monthly dues. His stay in office has led to public outcry as calls for his resignation mount. According to a city advocate, Kanani ought to have stepped aside until his fraud case is heard and determined. “Normally, Mr…

This morning, opposition leaders joined the mandamano, DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka as politicians and patriots. They began their journey with a heartfelt prayer at Holy Family Basilica, lifting the souls of the fallen Gen Zs and asking for healing and justice for a wounded nation. From there, they marched to the Parliament Buildings, defying all fear and intimidation. There, they laid flowers in memory of the brave young Kenyans who paid the ultimate price for daring to speak truth to power. With determination in their steps, the two leaders continued through Kenyatta Avenue, heading…

Anthony Njuguna Kimani has been charged at the Milimani Law Courts with committing insurance fraud amounting to KSh 5,522,021. Appearing before Magistrate Dolphina Alego, Kimani denied the charges, which stem from an alleged conspiracy to defraud Madison Insurance Kenya Limited by fraudulently registering the late Joseph Nganga Kariuki as a medical scheme beneficiary using falsified employment details tied to Nakuru County Assembly. The court was informed that on diverse dates between January 1, 2017, and May 30, 2017, at Madison Insurance Kenya Limited’s head office at Upper Hill, Nairobi, jointly with others not before the court, being a caregiver at…

Members of the National Assembly have put the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) on teacher welfare, particularly the classification of hardship allowances and the equitable distribution of teachers. In a session chaired by the Education Committee Vice Chair, Hon. Eve Obara, lawmakers questioned the criteria for defining hardship areas and the role of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) in determining allowances. Hon. Phylis Bartoo inquired whether the TSC advises the SRC on teacher welfare in hardship areas, “Do you just accept information from SRC as gospel, or do you advise SRC on the actual conditions teachers face in different parts…