Joseph Ogungo is a news writer at Kenyans.co.ke, specializing in politics and human- interest stories. He is a professional journalist with a BA in Kiswahili and Journalism from Maasai Mara University.
Gachagua and Kuria have been locking horns before and after the Mbeere North by-elections, and Kuria has now threatened to join the petition challenging Wa Muthende's win.
The findings indicate that FGM remained deeply rooted in several communities, driven by harmful cultural norms, secrecy, and weak enforcement of existing laws by law enforcers.
The newspaper alleged land grabbing by influential individuals, poisoned wildlife, blocked migration corridors and conflicts as threats slowly affecting the park.
Kasmuel accused politicians of attempting to reinvent themselves within the broad-based government movement despite not having been part of the original protests.
Activists had planned demos to be held on Tanzania’s Independence Day, demanding justice for those allegedly killed during election violence on October 29.
During a visit to Bungoma on Monday, December 8, Wanyonyi criticised area leaders for forcing themselves on locals, remarks widely interpreted as a direct jab at Wetangula's influence in the county
The new airport is expected to significantly boost passenger numbers, with the government targeting an increase from the current 88 million annual passengers to at least 100 million.
Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba issued the directive while delivering President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s holiday message, saying only essential workers should report to their duty stations.
The announcement comes in the context of past unrest over finance bills. In June 2024, widespread protests erupted across the country after the Finance Bill 2024 was tabled in Parliament.
The CS levelled his sharpest criticism at Wamalwa, claiming the former Defence CS lacked the moral authority to question the report's implementation because he refused to sign it.
According to the former Nairobi boss, the suspect was arrested after the incident, but mysteriously got released from police custody after disguising himself as a drunkard
Wamalwa also defended Khalwale's decision to back DAP-K candidate Seth Panyako in the recently concluded Malava by-election, noting that the region had shown remarkable unity across party lines.
Amimo, widely respected for his authoritative voice and engaging style, passed away suddenly just hours after posting a social media tribute to a friend.
He insisted that Khwisero as a constituency has multiple wards, and he clarified that he hails from Khwisero Central, which is represented by a KANU MCA, not a DCP MCA, as claimed by Malala.
The former DP clarified his statements, where he reportedly said that his party, DCP, would sweep all the top seats in the capital and 16 out of 17 parliamentary seats, including up to 90 per cent of MCA seats.
The projectile reportedly pierced a neighbour’s roof and landed in a children’s bedroom just 50 meters from the governor's residence, moments after he had returned from his farm.
Gachagua alleged that the agreement would have given his party control of all the Nairobi top seats, including gubernatorial and senatorial seats in 2027.
Statements by Gachagua have come amid accusations within the United Opposition camp, where other leaders have been accused of holding meetings and political formations without the knowledge of the entire leadership.
The Taskforce was assigned to reconcile and harmonize the exact amounts owed, including the principal amount, accrued interest, and accumulated penalties, ensuring calculations align with the law that established each scheme.
According to the Governor, Nairobi currently collects land rates from just 50,000 of the city's 250,000 parcels, leaving 200,000 properties outside the revenue bracket.