Petition Filed to Remove CS Kipchumba Murkomen Over ‘Shoot-to-Kill’ Remarks A petition has been submitted to the High Court, aiming to oust Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen from his position. This petition, brought forth by the Katiba Institute, the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), the Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU), and several other civil society organizations on July 2, contends that Murkomen is unfit for public office due to his controversial ‘shoot-to-kill orders.’ “The petition alleges that these comments constitute incitement to violence and unlawful acts and amount to unacceptable ethical conduct required of a public officer. The petition asks the…
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Hassan Joho Confirms 2032 Presidential Bid, Says He Will Wait for Ruto to Finish His Term Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has made it clear that he plans to run for president, finally putting to rest any doubts about his ambitions for the country’s highest office. Although Joho has always expressed his interest in running, the timing of his candidacy has been a bit of a mystery. While speaking in Garsen, Tana River County, Joho openly supported President William Ruto, stating that he would only enter the race after Ruto has completed his two terms in office. “We will hold…
Larry Madowo Responds to Calls to Run for President of Kenya Popular Kenyan journalist and CNN correspondent Larry Madowo has politely declined calls for him to run for president in the upcoming 2027 general election in Kenya. When an X user suggested he should think about a presidential bid, Madowo stood firm in his decision, even with his followers urging him to reconsider. “Has anyone thought about Larry Madowo being President of Kenya? He can be amazing,” the X user posited. To which Larry replied, “Immediately No!” Madowo didn’t really give a clear reason for his refusal, but he seemed…
Matiang’i Addresses His Campaign Funding Speculation Following months of speculation, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has dismissed claims that his reported presidential ambitions are being bankrolled by powerful individuals behind the scenes. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV, Matiang’i said discussions around who is funding his political future were unnecessary and speculative. “I don’t think that is for public discussion. The truth of the matter is that when you go into a campaign, you seek donors and people to support you for your campaign,” he said. Matiang’i added that he would welcome support from well-wishers who believe in…
Matiang’i Addresses Musando, River Yala Killings Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has finally opened up about some of the most baffling deaths that occurred during his time in office, particularly the murder of Chris Musando, the former ICT chief of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). In an interview with Citizen TV on Tuesday evening, Matiang’i revealed that when he left the government, the investigation into Musando’s death was still ongoing, being handled by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). He shared that despite his efforts to get updates on the case, the DCI consistently informed him that…
How Trump’s USAID Cuts Will Impact Kenyans – Study The Donald Trump administration’s decision to drastically cut funding to the US Agency for International Development (USAID) will have grave effects on several countries, including Kenya, in the next few years, according to a new study. According to a Lancet study on the impact of USAID funding cuts, the decision to freeze the aid could lead to 14 million avoidable deaths worldwide by 2030, with over 4.5 million children under five likely to die globally. USAID has been a crucial source of humanitarian support, contributing to at least 40 per cent…
19 protest suspects freed as police recover looted goods in Kiambu Police in Ruiru, Kiambu County, have recovered assorted items believed to have been looted from Quickmart Supermarket during the June 25th protests marking one year since the “Occupy Parliament” movement. One suspect, accused of storing the stolen goods, was arrested and is expected to be arraigned. Meanwhile, in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County, 19 suspects linked to the violence in the area have been released on a personal bond of Ksh.100,000 each. Gas cylinders, television sets, mattresses, microwaves, bicycles; these are just some of the assorted items recovered from a…
Kenya Signs Ksh12.5 Billion Military Deal With UK The Kenyan government has agreed to buy military equipment worth Ksh12.5 billion from the United Kingdom, according to a disclosure from the British government. In its statement on Tuesday, the UK said that the two countries had reached a £70 million (Ksh12.5 billion in the current exchange rates) defence deal as part of a commitment to increased defence and counterterrorism collaboration, including joint training and the creation of a new counterinsurgency, terrorism and stability operations centre. “Defence sales worth over £70m were agreed during the visit, supporting manufacturing jobs in County Durham,…
Robert Alai Defends Himself Against Land Dispute Allegations in Runda Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has strongly responded to claims by a local investor who accused him of illegally taking over a piece of land in Runda. The investor, who has taken the matter to court, has also been targeting Alai online, accusing him of misconduct. In a statement issued on June 30, Alai said the investor and his lawyer have been running a smear campaign on social media, aiming to damage his reputation since the court case began. Alai also criticized The Standard newspaper, accusing it of spreading the same…
Bank Al-Habib of Pakistan to Close Its Kenyan Office as CBK Cancels License The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has officially revoked the license it had granted to Pakistan’s Bank Al-Habib Ltd (BAHL), effectively ending the bank’s operations in Kenya. In a statement issued on Monday, CBK confirmed that BAHL made the strategic choice to shut down its Kenyan Representative Office as part of efforts to streamline its international operations. The office will cease operations on May 15, 2025. “The Central Bank of Kenya has cancelled the license that allowed Bank Al-Habib Ltd to operate a Representative Office in Kenya,” read…