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The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has condemned the police for violently disrupting anti-femicide protests in Nairobi on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, coinciding with International Human Rights Day. In a scathing statement, KHRC highlighted the excessive force used by law enforcement, including the deployment of plainclothed officers, live ammunition, and teargas, despite a court order […]

Deep-seated corruption has intensified in the country over the past two years of President William Ruto’s administration, according to a corruption report by Africa Centre for Open Governance (AfriCOG). Under Ruto’s governance, scandals have increased, extravagant spending has persisted, institutional decline has continued, and checks and balances have weakened. As indicated in the report released […]

Former Roots Party running mate Justina Wamae has called for unity among East African artists amid escalating tensions following the Furaha City music festival at Nairobi Polo Club on December 7, 2024. The event, meant to celebrate music, sparked an intense dispute between comedian Eric Omondi and Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz over claims of unfair […]

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has commended the recent meeting between President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta, hailing it as a step toward national unity and stability. In a statement shared on his official X account on Monday, December 9, 2024, Kindiki emphasized that the collaboration between the two leaders allows the country to […]

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has dismissed social media critics of the government’s Taifa Care health scheme, calling them “fake people” who lack understanding of ordinary Kenyans’ struggles. Speaking during a church service at AIC Pioneer in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, Sudi urged Kenyans to ignore the backlash and register for the revamped public health insurance […]

The Kenyan music industry is in the spotlight after a dramatic clash between gospel artist Willy Paul and Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz at the Furaha City Festival on Saturday, December 7, 2024. The incident, which took place at the Nairobi Polo Club, has sparked conversations about the treatment of Kenyan musicians in their own country. […]

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has cautioned the government, urging the establishment of a properly financed Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) by February 2025 to prevent countrywide demonstrations. In a post shared on his X account on Friday, December 6, 2024, Amisi emphasized the importance of a fully operational IEBC to maintain Kenya’s democratic integrity. He warned that people would protest if the government did not respond quickly. “By February 2025 at the latest, we need to have a fully established, adequately funded IEBC; otherwise, citizens will initiate a nationwide protest.” We need to defend Kenya’s dominance as a stronghold of democracy in Africa. “Kenya requires a revival!” Amisi announced. The electoral commission has been functioning without a chairperson and commissioners after the large-scale resignation of the Cherera Four and the retirement of ex-Chair Wafula Chebukati, along with commissioners Boya Molu and Abdi Guliye. Amisi’s call arrives alongside increasing worries regarding the condition of Kenya’s electoral system, as there are just under three years remaining before the upcoming general election. Opposition and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka conveyed comparable worries during a regional conference regarding the application of AI, digital, and social media in Kenya’s elections, which took place on December 3, 2024. Kalonzo called on political leaders and stakeholders to make the reconstitution of the IEBC a priority, putting aside personal interests for the benefit of the country. He emphasized the importance of acting quickly to tackle the electoral body’s difficulties, cautioning that severe repercussions could follow if the matter is not addressed. “I encourage those obstructing the reformation of IEBC to consider the larger perspective.” Kalonzo remarked that they need to prioritize the broader benefit of the country over their limited self-interests. Opposition and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka also expressed similar concerns during a regional conference on the use of AI, digital, and social media in elections in Kenya held on December 3, 2024. Kalonzo urged political leaders and stakeholders to prioritize the reconstitution of the IEBC, setting […]

In a lighthearted but bold move, former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi playfully warned those poking fun at his distinctive ‘UFO eyes,’ threatening them with 21 days of detention. On Saturday, December 7, 2024, Havi posted on X (formerly Twitter), jokingly threatening anyone who uses his photo for memes or mocks his […]

President William Ruto signed the county allocation of revenue bill. This comes weeks after Governors, through the council of governors threatened to disband their counties and go home if no clear way of revenue allocation to the counties. This development has been confirmed by a statement posted on State House’s X handle on Friday, December 6, […]

County governments allocated more than half of their budgets to non-essential items like trips, gifts, salaries, and legal fees. A new report by the Controller of Budget (COB) Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o indicates that most counties directed their funds towards domestic and international travel allowances, sitting allowances for Members of the County Assemblies, waste management, legal […]