Kenya Headlines
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 11:16:55 +0300When scenic valleys become rolling graveyards
Thousands of families have invaded the steep hills, destroying natural habitat with reckless abandon blatantly disregarding warnings by NEMA.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0300All eyes on CJ Martha Koome as Uhuru jolts Judiciary
Koome urged the President to appoint the six of the 40 judges he rejected, saying the Judiciary is in dire need due to an increase in backlog of cases
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0300Judges at a loss after Uhuru fails to appoint them
The six judicial officers rejected by President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday evening, are at a loss on how to proceed.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0300Lawyers and civil society challenge Uhuru's decision to drop judges
President Uhuru Kenyattas refusal to appoint six out of the 40 judges recommended by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has kicked up a storm.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0300Court orders trader to pay Sh9.6 million import tax to KRA
Businessman and politician Maur Bwanamaka has be fined Sh1 million and ordered to pay the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Sh9.6 million
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 21:30:00 +0300CJ Koome asks Uhuru to appoint remaining six judges
Chief Justice Martha Koome urges President Uhuru to appoint remaining six JSC nominees; says no one should direct the Commission on how to execute man
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:57:15 +0300How Uhuru's Kisumu speech set the stage for new relations with judiciary
Lawyers and political commentators were of the opinion that the Head of State had no faith in the system that thrashed his win in 2017.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:43:05 +030034 judges appointed by Uhuru take oath
President Uhuru presides over the swearing in of newly-appointed judges; yesterday he named 34 of them to Appellate, Land and Labour Relations courts.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:20:30 +030017 die, 284 test positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours
Kenya has recorded 284 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, a positivity rate of 6.3 per cent, raising the country's caseload to 171,942.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:05:25 +0300Judges' Association calls Uhuru out on selective appointments
The Association says the President lacks Constitutional powers to cherry-pick appointees from the list forwarded to him by the JSC.
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 19:29:05 +0300Kisumu records highest number of Covid-19 cases today
Kisumu leads in Covid-19 cases as 145 people test positive in the last 24hrs; positivity rate at 11.4 pc as 432 out of 3,800 samples turn positive.
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 18:55:25 +0300Justices Ngugi, Odunga left out in President's appointments
Justices Joel Ngugi, George Odunga, Weldon Korir and Aggrey Muchelule who sought appellate court positions are among the six left out
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 18:20:11 +0300Uhuru appoints 34 judges, leaves out six
President Uhuru appoints 34 judges, seven of them to the Court of Appeal, others to serve in labour relations and land courts; six nominees rejected
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:18:32 +0300Muthaiga: the antidote for Nairobi city's woes
Muthaiga is loved by the super-rich, who want to keep away from the madness and chaos of Nairobi city.
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:39:56 +0300Kitengela Four: Elijah Obuong's body buried last month missing from grave
Kisumu Police boss said police were yet to ascertain the exact motive of the exhumation.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 21:32:31 +0300Wambora on spot for asking AG to halt Covid funds probe
Wambora found himself on receiving end of a Senate committee after admitting to have instructed Auditor General to halt audit of Covid expenditure.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:56:15 +0300Madaraka Day ceremony was unnecessary
The government had initially indicated that only 3,000 people would be allowed into the 30,000-capacity Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:37:57 +0300Pioneer of enduring reforms in Kenya's prison services
There are also mattresses and television sets in cells as well as cleaner uniforms.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:00:52 +0300Uhuru recasts Big Four agenda as tenure nears end
His new vision encompasses projects such as the Nairobi Metropolitan Services, revival of key infrastructure such as roads, railways and shipping yard
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:15:41 +0300Titanic battle for lawyer Kimani Muhoro's millions
A titanic battle has erupted in the family of lawyer Kimani Muhoro, who died intestate three months ago, over his millions.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:07:19 +0300Dr. Patrick Amoth elected chairperson of the WHO's Executive Board
Dr. Amoth was elected to the position on Tuesday, June 1 during the 149th session of the WHOs Executive Board held in Geneva, Switzerland.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:29:37 +0300Livestock Bill to sting beekeepers
No person shall be allowed to keep bees for commercial purposes except in an apiary registered under the new Act.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:06:37 +0300Court of Appeal sets BBI hearing date
BBI appeal hearing set for June 29 to July 2; appellants given seven days each to file written submissions.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:11:35 +0300BBI: Court of Appeal President Daniel Musinga warns parties in the case
BBI appeal hearing scheduled for end of June to early July, Appellate Court President Daniel Musinga says as he warns parties against prosecuting case
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:40:28 +0300Uhuru remarks in Kisumu brought to court's attention
A lawyer sought the courts intervention following President Kenyattas statement in Kisumu, which suggested his disgruntlement with the Judiciary.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0300Parallel economy: Illegal vendors make millions as residents dance with death
In Nairobis informal settlements, rogue civil servants in cahoots with unscrupulous traders hold ultimate power.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:40:00 +0300I'm best suited to be Ruto's running mate, Kiunjuri says
Kiunjuri said his track record sets him apart from others angling to be Deputy President William Ruto's running mates in the 2022 General Elections.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:35:00 +0300Uhuru and Raila atone for sins of their fathers
President Kenyatta thanked Raila for embracing national pain over personal comfort in the handshake.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0300Taxman loses Sh1.2 billion VAT bid against Tullow Oil
KRA has lost a case in which it was demanding Sh1.2 billion from Tullow Oil as VAT following the sale of an oil block in 2015.
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:33:20 +0300How different was this Madaraka Day celebration from last year
The two fetes though held in the same season, a season of new normal owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, have a sharp contrasts.