Category: Politics

Jul 13

I hold secret meetings with many leaders, Ruto tells DCI

Deputy President William Ruto says several leaders do not openly work with him for fear of reprisals by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Speaking to Radio Jambo’s Gidi Ogidi, DP Ruto accused the DCI of a political witch, DP Ruto said the directorate’s inclination to prefer corruption charges on leaders who openly support him is politically […]

Apr 14

Lady Justice Martha Koome: How peasant daughter from Meru rose to become Appeal Judge

• She is an acclaimed expert in family law and she takes a keen interest in children which earned her a recent recognition by the United Nations where she was named the UN person of the year run-up in 2020. • Judge Koome proceeded to do Masters in Law in the University of London graduating […]

Apr 14

Court of Appeal Judge Martha Koome appeared before the Judicial Service Commission on Wednesday for a second attempt on the Chief Justice’s job.

The board started interviews on Monday to list the country’s next Chief Justice, the third under the 2010 Constitution. Koome, who was feted by the United Nations for her backing for the privileges of kids in struggle with the law just as casualties, ineffectively looked for the CJ office in 2016. The Commission had shortlisted […]

Apr 14

Married Partners Aren’t Entitled to Each Other’s Premarital Property – Martha Koome Says

Showing up before the Judicial Service Commission confirming board for the central equity position, Martha Koome said no accomplice should make a case for a property that was created before marriage. Martha Koome clarified if the mates stay together and build up the early property being referred to, at that point either party in the […]

Apr 14

Curfew to run until May 29, Matiang’i says in revised notice for 5 disease infected counties

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i on Wednesday reported the expansion of time limitation hours and suspension of development in the illness contaminated zone covering five counties. Matiang’i said the time limit hours declared by President Uhuru Kenyatta in Nairobi, Kajiado, Kiambu, Machakos and Nakuru areas a month ago will presently run until May 29. “This […]

Oct 30

CCM’s Hassan Mwinyi, son of TZ’s second president wins Zanzibar presidency

Dr Hussein Mwinyi, the son of Tanzania’s second president Ali Hassan Mwinyi has won the Zanzibar presidential race. According to the Tanzanian press, Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC) declared Mwinyi the winner of the poll after garnering 380, 402 votes, which equals 72.26 per cent of the total votes cast. According to the local press, the archipelago […]

Oct 30

Drama as Man attempts to attack DP Ruto in Mathioya

A man attempted to attack Deputy President William Ruto as he was leaving an event at Rurii Stadium, in Mathioya. The man who walked towards DP Ruto as he was heading to his vehicle confronted him and lifted his hand in apparent attempt to attack but was stopped by the DP’s security and pinned to […]

Oct 27

Respect the President : Ruto booed at BBI report unveiling

Deputy President William on Monday endured jeers at the Bomas of Kenya during the launch of the Building Bridges Initiative report. His speech had an anti-climax with the crowd chanting, “Respect the President”. The second in command tried to calm the crowd, saying he was about to finish, adding he had listened to other views […]