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A battery of 51 lawyers wants a Murang’a court to free a group of elders who were arrested on suspicions that they are members of the outlawed Mungiki sect. The lawyers, led by Martha Karua, are opposed to the conditional release of the elders by the Court under Article 87 of the Penal Code. “This […]
The government, through the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, has welcomed Kenyans aged 18-35 to enrol for a free training programme dubbed ‘Finya Computer Itoe Dollar’. Through a poster shared on X, the ministry announced that the programme will teach free courses covering data entry, digital marketing, virtual assistance and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for […]
The Teachers Service Commission has explained why tutors were deducted the Housing Levy from their January salaries despite the High Court declaring it illegal. TSC boss Nancy Macharia defended the Commission’s move to deduct the levy saying the court declaration came after the payroll had been processed. “We start processing our payroll from the 20th […]
Velji Jayaben Jayeshikumar, the widow of the late Indian businessman Jayesh Kumar, has been detained by authorities for a period of 14 days following her arrest and subsequent appearance at the Kibera Law Courts. Kumar is reported to have gone missing on Valentines Day before her husband was discovered in Lukenya where it was doused […]
The Council of Governors (COG) now wants an equitable share allocation of Sh439.5 billion plus an additional Sh10.5 billion from the road maintenance levy fund (RLMF) to sustain devolution. During a session with the Senate Finance and Planning Committee on Thursday, COG Chairperson Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru emphasized the critical need for additional resources in […]
The wife of slain Indian businessman Jayesh Kumar Kanji was on Wednesday arrested over allegations of involvement in his brutal murder. The woman identified as Velji Jayaben Jayeshi Kumar will remain in police custody for 14 days after being arrested and arraigned at the Kibera Law Courts. According to police, Jayaben was arrested after investigations […]
The National Treasury has slashed by Sh7 billion the Commission on Revenue Allocation’s proposed allocation to the county governments in the next financial year. In the move that has triggered anger in the Council of Governors, the Treasury has allocated the devolved units Sh391.11 billion in equitable share, down from Sh398.14 billion proposed by CRA. […]
Chief Justice Martha Koome on Monday revealed a set of reforms aimed at fortifying the Kenyan Judiciary’s performance, transparency, and efficiency. Addressing the inaugural Heads of Courts’ consultative meeting, Koome stated the critical need for these reforms in light of recent challenges faced by the judiciary. She underscored the Judiciary’s commitment to maintaining its independence […]
Health Cabinet secretary Susan Nakumicha has said Kenya has procured 360,000 doses of a new formulation of a drug that prevents excessive bleeding following childbirth. Heat Stable Carbetocin drug, which will arrive in the country in March does not require refrigeration and can be effective for at least three years stored at 30 degrees Celsius and 75% […]
Chief Justice Martha Koome has convened a critical meeting for Heads of Court, focusing on judicial independence, improved performance, enhanced accountability, and seamless service delivery. The meeting, which commenced on Monday and will conclude on Wednesday, addresses pressing issues within the Judiciary, especially in light of recent events that have brought the role of judges […]
