Gachagua Confirms Plan to Take Ruto to ICC Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced the formation of a special task force to collect evidence with the aim of taking President William Ruto to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Speaking to Kenyans living in Seattle, Washington State, on Friday, Gachagua claimed that the recent wave of killings and abductions in Kenya are crimes that fall under the ICC’s jurisdiction. He stressed that those responsible must be held accountable under international law. “I have formed a dedicated team to document all the serious crimes happening in Kenya — from killings and…
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Top Senior Govt Officials Resign on Same Day Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) Director General, Eng. Kungu Ndungu, has resigned just hours after his counterpart at the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), Philemon Kandie, also stepped down. An internal memo issued by KeNHA on Friday, July 11, confirmed Ndungu’s immediate departure and announced that Eng. Luka Kimeli will serve as Acting Director General starting the same day. “The Board of Directors at KeNHA accepts the resignation of Eng. Kungu Ndungu as Director General, effective July 11, 2025,” the memo stated. “It also announces the appointment of Eng. Luka Kimeli as…
Ruto Re-Appoints Charles Nyachae to Govt Role President William Ruto has officially re-appointed Charles Nyachae as the Chairperson of the Kenya School of Government (KSG). Nyachae, who previously vied for the role of IEBC Chair, will now serve another three-year term at KSG. In a notice published in the Kenya Gazette, President Ruto confirmed the appointment, stating it takes effect immediately. The appointment falls under section 6(1)(a) of the Kenya School of Government Act. Nyachae was one of the final candidates shortlisted to lead the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). However, the position eventually went to Erastus Ethekon, who has…
Gachagua Addresses Holding Talks With Ruto Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made it clear that he won’t hold any talks with President William Ruto, even after Raila Odinga called for a national dialogue to address Kenya’s growing crisis. Speaking during his U.S. tour on Saturday, July 12, Gachagua dismissed any possibility of dialogue, claiming that Ruto is a serial liar. He even joked that Ruto lies so much that some people are starting to question if his real name is actually William Ruto. “You can’t have dialogue with Ruto—he lies all the time. In fact, we’re not even sure…
Govt Sparks Uproar After Publishing Couples’ Photos, Wedding Dates Online Kenyans are reacting with surprise and concern after discovering that the eCitizen platform now shares personal details of soon-to-be-married couples — including their names, photos, and wedding dates. This unexpected move, which first gained attention on social media, changes the way the Registrar of Marriages operates. Previously, such private information was not available to the public online. Many people have taken to social media to express mixed feelings. Some are questioning whether this new practice follows Kenya’s Data Protection Laws, which safeguard personal data under the Constitution. Others, in a…
Ruto Govt Terminates Ksh337 Billion Deal With International Company President William Ruto’s government has officially cancelled a Ksh337 billion deal with a private company to build the High Grand Falls Dam, a major project that was planned for the border of Kitui and Tharaka Nithi counties. The dam was expected to be a game-changer for Kenya—designed to generate more electricity and improve irrigation for farming. It was to be built by a UK-based infrastructure firm under a private-public partnership (PPP) model. But a recent report by the National Treasury, released on July 5, 2025, confirmed that the government terminated the…
Farouk Kibet Takes Dig at Natembeya’s Style of Leadership in Fresh Attack Farouk Kibet Accuses Governor Natembeya of Excluding Other Communities in Trans Nzoia President William Ruto’s close ally, Farouk Kibet, has called out Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya for allegedly favouring certain communities and ignoring others in the county. Speaking during a community empowerment event held on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Cherangany, Trans Nzoia County, Farouk criticised the DAP-K governor for what he described as divisive leadership. He reminded Natembeya that he was elected by a diverse group of voters, not just people from his own ethnic background.…
Beaten to Death in a Cell: Woman Dies After Night in Police Custody A family in Nanyuki is grieving the loss of their loved one, Julie Njoki, who allegedly died after being assaulted while in police custody. Julie was arrested on Monday, July 7, during the Saba Saba protests and held at Nanyuki Police Station. Her aunt has now come forward with heartbreaking claims, stating that Julie was beaten unconscious by officers while in custody. “Julie was arrested in Nanyuki—a town I once believed to be peaceful,” her aunt wrote in a deeply emotional statement. “She was taken to court…
“I’ll Say It a Million Times”- Murkomen Defends ‘Shoot-to-Kill’ Remarks Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has stood firm on his recent “shoot-to-kill” comments, saying police officers have every right to defend themselves and protect others when faced with danger. Speaking on Friday during the launch of Tarasaa Sub‑County and the swearing-in of a Deputy County Commissioner in Oda, Garsen, Murkomen said his remarks were not new or out of line. He insisted he was simply echoing what past leaders had already said. “Just the other day in Dagoretti and Kikuyu, I said police officers have the right to protect themselves…
Mali’s Interim President Assimi Goita Signs Law That Grants Himself Unlimited Presidential Term Mali’s military leadership has officially extended the rule of coup leader Assimi Goita by five years — a term that can be renewed indefinitely without holding elections. On Thursday, Mali’s transitional parliament approved the decision, allowing Goita to stay in power until at least 2030. Malick Diaw, head of the National Transitional Council (NTC), called the move a “major step” in rebuilding the country. “The people support this decision,” he told AFP after the vote. However, many critics see this as another attempt by Mali’s military rulers…