How Joho acquired the name Sultan
Mombasa, KENYA: For years now Mombasa County governor Ali Hassan Joho has been referred to as Sultan, but very few know how the name came to be. Well, Sultan is not an unpopular term along the East African Coast, however, the name brings some not so good memories owing to the number of Africans who were shipped […]
More time for Obado in prison as bail ruling is set for Thursday
Nairobi, KENYA: Migori governor Okoth Obado will spend another two days in remand at the Industrial Area Prison. High Court Judge Jessie Lessit on Tuesday afternoon set the bail application ruling for the governor, for Thursday afternoon. Obado, who is being charged with the murder of Sharon Otieno, will be remanded at Industrial Area Prison […]
Coast hospitals cautioned on wounded Al Shabaab militants
Hospitals in the coast region have been cautioned to be on the lookout for patients coming in with gunshot wounds, following the attack on Al Shabaab militants by the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) in Taksile area, Lamu County, on Monday morning. According to the security forces, some wounded militants escaped during the attack which saw […]
New bill proposes death sentence for corruption and economic crimes suspects
Nairobi, KENYA: Participating in graft might just see you face the death penalty in the future. This is after High Court Advocate, Kelvin Macharia, drafted a bill recommending capital punishment for those convicted of corruption, economic crimes and sabotage, saying that it will help motivate Kenyans to fight the vice. Speaking during the launch of […]
IEBC denies firing CEO Ezra Chiloba
Nairobi, KENYA: The Independent and Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has refuted claims of firing its embattled Chief Executive Officer Ezra Chiloba. Through its twitter handle, IEBC has rather clarified that the disciplinary process is on-going and the commission will make an objective decision on the matter. IEBC statement comes few hours after some media reports […]
Court detains KCB Wundanyi employees linked to theft of Sh.20M
Taita Taveta, KENYA: The Wundanyi law courts have ordered has ordered two KCB bank employees linked to the theft of sh 20 million detained for five more days. This is to allow for the Department of Criminal Investigations to wind up investigating the matter. Wundanyi Resident Magistrate Emily Nyakundi granted the request of the prosecution […]
Senate to discuss government’s decisions to slash counties billions
Nairobi, KENYA: Senate speaker Ken Lusaka has said that the house is set to discuss national government decision to slash Sh 9 billion from county governments. Lusaka said that minimizing funds meant for county governments as austerity measures will adversely affect delivery of services and frustrate the realization of devolution agenda. He said that Senate […]