Ruto Freshly Appoints IEBC Chair, Commissioners After Court Ruling President William Ruto has officially re-gazetted the appointment of Erastus Ethekon as the new Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), alongside six other commissioners. In a gazette notice dated Thursday, July 10, President Ruto confirmed Ethekon’s appointment for a non-renewable term of six years, as outlined in the IEBC Act. “Using the powers granted by Article 250 (2) and Section 5 (2) of the IEBC Act, I, William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, appoint Erastus Endung Ethekon as Chairperson of the IEBC for a six-year…
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Missing Medic Found Buried in Shallow Grave Behind Her Home Police in Naivasha have discovered the decomposing body of a missing nurse buried in a shallow grave behind her house. According to a report by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), officers from Naivasha Sub-County arrested 30-year-old Mary Chebet, a nanny who worked for the nurse and is now the main suspect. The victim, who lived in Karai, Naivasha, was reported missing on July 4. Her husband alerted police when she failed to return home from her job at Naivasha Sub-County Hospital. Following intense investigations, detectives focused on Chebet. During…
Ruto, Kindiki Told to Resign Thirdway Alliance party leader Ekuru Aukot has called for the immediate resignation of President William Ruto and his Deputy, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki. In a strong statement released on July 9, Aukot, a former presidential hopeful, accused the Kenya Kwanza government of state-sponsored violence, ethnic discrimination, and serious human rights abuses. Aukot claimed that the Ruto administration has become a brutal regime that uses violence against its own citizens instead of protecting them. “Kenya is not being attacked by foreign enemies, but by its own leaders who have chosen violence over dialogue, guns over…
“Shoot and Kill” – UDA MP Says in Support of President Ruto’s Order Belgut MP Nelson Koech has caused a stir after urging police officers to use deadly force against violent protesters. Koech, who also chairs the Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee in Parliament, said officers should be allowed to “shoot to kill” when their lives are in danger. Speaking on Wednesday in Chebirbei, Kericho County, Koech strongly supported President William Ruto’s earlier directive that police should aim for the legs of rioters. He insisted that the instruction should go even further. “I thank President Ruto, but I say…
Leaked Audio Suggests EX-Bangladesh PM Hasina Gave ‘Shoot’ Orders During 2024 Protests An investigation by the BBC suggests that Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is now a fugitive, may have ordered a deadly government crackdown on protests in 2024. She is currently facing trial in absentia for alleged crimes against humanity. The United Nations reports that as many as 1,400 people were killed during a violent crackdown on protesters between July and August 2024. The brutal response, allegedly ordered by Hasina’s government, came as she struggled to hold on to power during a wave of student-led demonstrations. Now 77, Hasina…
Samidoh Breaks Silence From Mexico Over Ruto Orders to Police to Shoot Looters in the Legs President William Ruto’s recent directive to law enforcement officers to shoot looters in the legs has stirred sharp reactions across the country — and even caught the attention of Kenyan musician and police officer Samidoh, currently overseas. On Wednesday, July 9, Ruto made headlines after instructing police to shoot individuals who destroy property during protests. He clarified that the intention was to incapacitate the suspects — not to kill — so they could later be taken to hospital and then prosecuted in court. Ruto…
4 Pupils Feared Dead as School Latrine Collapses in Queen of Angels Academy Four pupils are feared dead after a pit latrine at Queen of Angels Primary School in Uasin Gishu County suddenly collapsed during morning hours, disrupting what was meant to be a normal school day. Turbo Sub-County Police Commander Peter Wekesa confirmed the distressing incident, stating that a rescue team had been immediately deployed to search for the missing children. According to Wekesa, three learners were pulled out alive from the debris, though their condition remains unclear, while four others were still unaccounted for amid fears they might…
Duale to Unveil App That Sends You an Ambulance For Free Starting October In a bold step toward improving access to emergency medical services, the government has announced plans to launch a digital ambulance-hailing platform within the next three months. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale revealed the development during an interview with Citizen TV, stating that the new system will allow citizens to request ambulances in the same way they hail taxis through ride-sharing apps. The platform, officially named “The Emergency Chronic and Critical Illness Fund”, is set to debut by October. It will provide free-of-charge ambulance rides to any…
Matiang’i Abruptly Cancels Rally After Secret Plot Exposed Fred Matiang’i, former Interior Cabinet Secretary and a key contender in the 2027 presidential race, has abruptly shelved his planned three-day campaign trail in Meru and Embu counties. The rallies, which were scheduled to run from Thursday to Saturday, were called off under what his team terms a “deliberate ploy to disrupt and discredit.” The announcement was made by Party of National Unity (PNU) leader Peter Munya, who was set to host Matiang’i in the two counties. Speaking during a press conference, Munya claimed to have credible intelligence suggesting a government-backed plan…
Kenya Cracks Down on Imports: New Rule Requires Proof of Origin for All Goods The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has introduced a sweeping change to import procedures, announcing that all goods entering the country must now be accompanied by an official Certificate of Origin (COO), effective from July 1, 2025. The new rule, announced in a statement dated July 9, is anchored in the revised Tax Procedures Act (CAP 469B, Section 44A), introduced under the Finance Act 2025. The requirement is aimed at verifying the source of all imported goods and ensuring proper application of tariffs and tracking systems. “KRA…