Mr. Douglas Kanja appointed IG faces challenge in his new position
A group of activists has challenged the appointment of Douglas Kanja as the Inspector General of police over allegations that he was not subjected to a competitive recruitment process. The group led by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, Eliud Karanja and Dr Magare Gikenyi told Justice Bahati Mwamuye that Kanja was not the qualified candidate for […]
Fiery Standoff as Boniface Mwangi, Activists Clash with Cops in Nairobi
Human rights crusaders led by Boniface Mwangi, Hanifa Adan, and Hussein Khalid clashed with police in Nairobi on Tuesday September 24, 2024, as they demanded justice for victims of enforced disappearances. The group, determined to deliver a petition directly to President William Ruto’s office on Harambee Avenue, sought to expose the plight of those who’ve […]
Government Stumbles as High Court Throws Out Controversial Privatisation Act
The Kenya Kwanza government’s grand ambitions have been derailed after the High Court declared the Privatisation Act of 2023 null and void. This decision sends shockwaves through the corridors of power, especially as the ruling cites a lack of genuine public input during the law-making process. High Court Justice Chacha Mwita didn’t mince his words […]
The Dirty Secret Behind Social Media: How Your Every Move is Sold for Profit
It turns out Kenyans’ obsession with social media is feeding into something far more sinister than anyone imagined. With over half of Kenya’s adult population glued to platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, TikTok, and YouTube for hours on end each day, you’d think they were only giving up the basics—phone numbers, email addresses, maybe a cute […]
Kidero’s Bank Secrets Exposed: Court Clears Way for EACC to Dig Deeper
The Court of Appeal delivered a heavy blow to Dr. Kidero after rejecting his efforts to keep his financial dealings under wraps. The ruling on Monday, by Judges Daniel Musinga, Asike Makhandia, and Sankale ole Kantai, sealed the fate of Kidero’s case, stating that the matters at hand had already been laid to rest by […]
KRA Pushes for New Tax Rules on Churches and NGOs Engaging in Business
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is seeking parliamentary approval to tax churches and Public Benefit Organisations (formerly NGOs) involved in business activities. This move comes as the KRA argues that many of these entities have strayed from their original charitable purposes and are now running commercial enterprises. KRA is advocating for updates to the Income […]
Acting IG Gilbert Masengeli Challenges Six-Month Jail Sentence
Acting Inspector General (IG) Gilbert Masengeli is fighting back against a recent court ruling that sentenced him to six months behind bars. Masengeli argues that the sentence handed down by High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi is unjust and claims he was not given a fair hearing. The appeal follows Mugambi’s decision, which came after Masengeli […]
LSK Threatens Legal Action if Masengeli Continues To Ignore Orders
Acting Inspector General of Police, Gilbert Masengeli, faces a six-month jail term for missing court appearances on six occasions. The Law Society of Kenya (LSK), along with various analysts and civil society advocates, is pushing for stricter legal measures if Masengeli continues to defy a High Court directive. The pressure intensified after Justice Lawrence Mugambi […]
Judiciary and LSK Demand Reinstatement of Justice Mugambi’s Security
Chief Justice Martha Koome and the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) are sounding alarm bells after Judge Lawrence Mugambi’s security detail was pulled. This drastic action came in the wake of Mugambi’s decision to sentence Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli to six months in jail for ignoring court orders. Speaking from the Supreme Court, […]
Activist Boniface Mwangi’s Heartfelt Confession: “I Wanted to Die”
Activist Boniface Mwangi opened up about his harrowing experiences during the anti-government protests that swept the nation earlier this year, revealing that the trauma from witnessing violence against peaceful demonstrators nearly drove him to take his own life. In a deeply personal social media post, Mwangi shared the weight of the anguish he felt after […]