IG Kanja Accepts Samidoh’s Resignation Popular Mugithi artist Samuel Muchoki, better known as Samidoh, has officially resigned from the National Police Service (NPS) after 12 years in uniform. The resignation, confirmed by Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja, ends months of tension between the singer and the police force. Samidoh explained in his resignation letter that he wanted to fully dedicate his time to his music career. His exit also cancels earlier plans by the NPS to charge him with desertion of duty. Controversy and Police Wrangles In recent years, Samidoh has been at the center of public controversies involving his…
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KDF Soldier Found Dead in His Nairobi House Detectives from the police and military have opened investigations after the body of a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier was discovered inside his house in the Sunton area of Nairobi. According to police, the cause of death of the Kenya Navy officer is still unknown. Residents of the apartment block in Maji Mazuri, Kasarani, said they were alarmed by a strong foul smell coming from the ground floor on the morning of Wednesday, August 20. When they broke into the house, they found the decomposed body of Sergeant Ezekiel Kiprop, 33, lying…
State Issues Ultimatum Over Gachagua’s Kamukunji Rally Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua will only be allowed to hold his rally at Kamukunji grounds on Thursday if he or his party notifies the police in advance for proper security arrangements. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen stressed that the government will not permit illegal gatherings that disrupt peace or interfere with business in Nairobi during Gachagua’s highly anticipated return. “If they have notified the police, we have no problem with any politician or party holding a meeting,” Murkomen said in Nyandarua. “But the gathering must remain peaceful and should…
Drama as Women Threaten to Strip if Gachagua Is Arrested Drama is brewing ahead of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s return to Kenya, after a section of Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) supporters warned they would strip in protest if he is arrested upon arrival from his US trip. During a press briefing on Wednesday, August 20, DCP supporters from Embu vowed to resist what they termed as political intimidation against their leader. Led by vocal party member Beth Kariuki, the group insisted Gachagua has every right to return home without harassment. Kariuki warned that any attempt to detain him…
Government Makes Changes to Public Service Payslips The government has extended the deadline for processing public service payslips by four days. Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, announced that the payroll closure date for all government entities will now be on the 18th of every month, instead of the previous 15th. This change applies to ministries, departments, agencies, county governments, state corporations, and constitutional commissions. In a circular addressed to Principal Secretaries, Accounting Officers, and other government bodies, Koskei explained that the adjustment takes effect immediately. Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo and Public Service PS Jane…
Kingi Fires Back at Ruto Over Alleged Ksh 150M Senate Bribes Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has finally spoken out after President William Ruto claimed that some senators pocketed up to Ksh150 million in bribes to sway parliamentary decisions. Speaking during a Senate sitting on Wednesday, August 20, Kingi dismissed the allegations, saying he had not received any complaint, report, or evidence linking senators to bribery, extortion, or corruption. “As Speaker of the Senate, I have not received any complaint or information on bribery or corrupt practices from the executive, ministries, government agencies, governors, or counties. If I do receive such…
IEBC Clarifies Dissolving Parliament After Corruption Allegations The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has disowned a fake memo claiming that the Supreme Court was reviewing a resolution from Parliament. In a statement shared on Wednesday, IEBC urged the public to ignore the notice, stressing that it was nothing more than fake news. The forged memo suggested that if the Chief Justice allowed President William Ruto to dissolve Parliament, the commission would organize fresh general elections for all parliamentary seats, instead of by-elections. This comes at a time when President Ruto has been clashing with lawmakers, accusing them of taking…
Ichung’wah Addresses claims of Fallout With Ruto National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has dismissed claims of a fallout with President William Ruto, terming the reports as fake news meant to attract attention. In a statement shared on his official social media pages on Wednesday, August 20, the Kikuyu MP urged Kenyans to ignore the allegations, stressing that he remains a strong ally of the Head of State. Ichung’wah clarified that although Parliament holds significant powers, MPs have not issued threats to any government official — including the president. He emphasized that his role is to work closely with Ruto…
Sifuna Reveals How Raila Has Been Misadvised Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has accused governors of giving wrong advice to top national leaders, including ODM leader Raila Odinga. Speaking on Tuesday during a press briefing with members of the Senate Public Accounts Committee, the Nairobi Senator said governors misled Raila on devolution, judging from some of his remarks at the recent devolution conference. Sifuna was reacting to Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua, who claimed governors were misled into believing they were not answerable to the Senate. “It’s not that governors have been misadvised – they are the ones…
Uhuru gov’t paid MPs Ksh.100K each to remove Duale as Majority Leader: Kuria Former Gatundu South MP and ex-Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has once again alleged that the Uhuru Kenyatta government bribed Members of Parliament to remove Aden Duale as National Assembly Majority Leader back in 2020. Speaking during Citizen TV’s The Explainer show on Tuesday night, Kuria claimed that each MP received Ksh.100,000 to back Duale’s replacement, then Kipipiri MP Amos Kimunya. According to him, the decision was reached at a Jubilee Parliamentary Group meeting chaired by President Uhuru at the KICC. Kuria added that he openly displayed the…