State Counsel Victor Owiti, representing the prosecution, urged the court to deny bail to the suspects, citing what he described as compelling reasons.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe statement comes a day before the anniversary of the 2024 #RejectFinanceBill protests, which turned deadly and left dozens dead and many more injured.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the report, state violence has led to 63 confirmed deaths, 63 abductions, 26 missing persons, more than 600 injuries, and widespread cases of torture and illegal detention.
By Maureen KinyanjuiA number of Kenyans have expressed their intention to march to State House to demand justice for the lives lost during the previous protests.
By Maureen KinyanjuiCS Murkomen defended police action during past protests, saying officers were often forced to act in a difficult environment
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe new Excel-based PAYE return template has been released under the theme “KRA Simplifies the PAYE Return Filing Process.”
By Ann NyamburaThe directive follows a petition tabled before the Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations by Laban Omusundi, the Executive Director of the Grassroots Civilian Oversight Initiative and a resident of Nakuru County.
By Ann NyamburaChief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria said the persistent habit of throwing garbage from vehicles and along road reserves, as well as the use of unauthorised waste collectors, is at the heart of the garbage problem that is contributing to flooding during rains.
By Rose AchiengHuman rights groups and lawyers representing the family are now putting pressure on the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to act without delay.
By Maureen KinyanjuiNeighbours who witnessed the incident said the officers left with several personal items from the house. These included two laptops, two phones, Kinyagia’s current and old passports, and a yellow fever card.
By Maureen KinyanjuiDoctors recently carried out a second high-risk surgery lasting four hours to remove bullet fragments lodged in his skull.
By Maureen KinyanjuiPoghisio emphasized the need to allow young people the space to reflect on and commemorate the lives lost and the struggles faced in 2024.
By Brenda SockyThe prosecution told the court that the funds belonged to the company and were allegedly stolen by Khatwani in his capacity as a director.
By Maureen KinyanjuiOfficial records confirmed at least 42 deaths, but rights groups, including the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights and Amnesty International, reported 61 fatalities.
By Maureen KinyanjuiNCIC Chief Executive Officer Daniel Mutegi said the collaboration will enable both institutions to roll out joint programs designed to equip students with values such as tolerance.
By Brenda SockyThe loan is on blend terms, with a 1.41 percent interest rate, 1.39 percent service charge, a 25-year repayment period, and a five-year grace period.
By Maureen KinyanjuiCentral Region Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi, speaking on behalf of IG Kanja during a visit to Kariuki’s family, said two officers linked to the shooting have already been charged in court and remain in custody.
By Maureen KinyanjuiWajir County still tops the list with a prevalence of 97.2%, followed by Mandera (95.9%), Marsabit (83%), Kisii (77.3%), and Samburu (75.6%).
By Brenda SockyHe revealed that each judge is handling up to 450 cases annually, a workload that makes it difficult to deliver timely justice.
By Ann NyamburaDuale said the remarks were misleading and insisted that all Kenyans are entitled to SHA services as long as they make the required payments.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe latest budget cuts were contained in the third supplementary estimates tabled by the National Treasury last Wednesday, barely a week before the financial year closes.
By Maureen KinyanjuiHassan disclosed that only 25 percent of complaints received by IPOA originate from police officers, while 75 percent come from the public, pointing to a deep trust gap between citizens and law enforcement agencies.
By Ann NyamburaDespite growing concerns, social media platforms remain central to how Kenyans access news, with YouTube leading at 54 per cent, followed by Facebook (52 per cent), WhatsApp (46 per cent), X (42 per cent), and TikTok (38 per cent).
By Maureen KinyanjuiPresident William Ruto appointed a new IEBC team chaired by Erastus Ethekon through a gazette notice dated June 10, despite a High Court order issued on May 19 stopping the vetting and approval of the nominees by Parliament.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe audit found that some transactions captured in IFMIS were later cancelled, but there was no evidence to show the cancellations were authorised.
By Maureen KinyanjuiLeaders from Baringo, Nandi, Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, and Uasin Gishu counties convened in Cheptebo, Elgeyo Marakwet, to begin charting a new path to restore order and stability.
By Brenda SockyThe ODPP has been accused of poor oversight, selective prosecution, and surrendering to political pressure, while urging the DPP to personally lead landmark cases, reform internal operations, and reopen unsolved high-profile investigations.
By Rose AchiengKuria stressed the importance of national dialogue ahead of the polls, warning of potential turmoil if the country fails to build unity.
By Brenda SockyPresident Ruto had also promised action on extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances targeting youth activists, but no progress has been made.
By Brenda SockyThe report also noted that Mutinda was “fairly groomed and cooperative with difficulty,” but his speech was low in tone and pitch, and the history he provided was unreliable.
By Brenda Socky