Two bodies found dumped at Shimba Hills forest
Kwale, KENYA: Two bodies have been found dumped along the Kwale- Kinango road in Shimba hills forest in Matuga Kwale County. The bodies were found on Thursday around 1 pm by residents who were passing by and noticed a foul smell in the area. According to Athman Said Matsudo, one of the witnesses, they informed […]
Court dismisses petition challenging Joho’s win, Omar to pay sh. 8 M
Mombasa, KENYA: Mombasa high court on Thursday upheld Mombasa governor Ali Hassan Joho’s win, dismissing a petition that had been filed by Hassan Omar. Lady justice Lydia Achode ruled that the former Senator did not provide sufficient evidence to support the irregularities allegations. Mr.Omar had alleged that most of the form 37As used to declare […]
Ekuru Aukot unveils shadow cabinet
Nairobi, KENYA: Thirdway Alliance leader Ekuru Aukot has unveiled his shadow cabinet and senior advisers with the aim of putting president Uhuru Kenyatta’s government in check. Addressing the media on Thursday in Nairobi Aukot, said that his cabinet appointment comprises of people without questionable integrity and who are not from the previous public service positions. […]
Taxi drivers decry harassment, call upon Matiang’i to intervene
Nairobi, KENYA: Public Transport Operations Union (PUTON) have called upon the Interior cabinet secretary Dr. Fred Matiangi to urgently investigate why online taxi drivers have been targeted for harassment, arrest and detention in Nairobi. PUTON which is a union that defends the rights of Taxi drivers, is claiming that online taxi drivers are constantly being […]
Underfunding affecting Lands ministry in executing mandate, says Muraguri
Nairobi, KENYA: Underfunding has been said to be adversely affecting lands ministry and National Land Commission in executing their mandates. Speaking after appearing before National Assembly lands committee on Thursday, Lands principal secretary Dr. Nicholas Muraguri said that the ministry has failed to implement some of its key mandates due to underfunding. Dr. Muraguri said […]
I will continue being Lamu West MP despite court ruling, says Muthama
Lamu, KENYA: Former Lamu West MP Stanley Muthama has sworn to continue serving in his capacity as a legislator until a by-election date is set following the nullification of his win by the Malindi High Court on Wednesday. This follows a successful petition by Lamu ODM politician Rishad Amana. Muthama of the Maendeleo Chap Chap […]
Mombasa high court to rule on Joho’s 2017 win
Mombasa,KENYA: The Mombasa high court is today expected to rule on a petition challenging the election of Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho. Lady justice Lydia Achode will deliver the ruling. The petition was filed by former Mombasa county senator Hassan Omar who alleged that the gubernatorial polls were marred with irregularities.Omar lost in the polls. […]