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Nairobi · NairobiStephen Munyakho, a Kenyan facing imminent execution in Saudi Arabia, has issued a heartfelt plea for assistance as he faces a grave situation. Munyakho, who was born Stephen Bertrand Munyakho on March 5, 1974, in Pumwani, Nairobi, shared his distressing story during a press briefing on July 24, 2024. As the eldest of nine siblings, Munyakho left Kenya at the age of 22 in 1996 after completing his studies at Nyang’ori Boys High School. Although …See the Story
'Let’s Bring Back Stevo' Campaign Raises Kes.11 Million to Save Stephen Munyakho from Execution - Nairobi Wire
Theft · NairobiIn a successful crackdown on notorious thieves targeting locked motor vehicles, Nairobi detectives have apprehended a four-man gang responsible for stealing Kes. 850,000 from a vehicle in Langata. This arrest follows extensive investigations triggered by a report filed at Langata Police Station. On July 17, 2024, a resident of South C-Green Estate 2 reported that money withdrawn from a local bank had been stolen from his locked vehicle. The vict…See the Story
Four Arrested for Ksh 850,000 Theft from Locked Vehicle in Langata - Nairobi Wire
Nairobi · NairobiThe High Court has suspended the rollout of the new digital identity cards, commonly known as Maisha Namba, pending the resolution of a case filed by the Haki na Sheria Initiative. Justice Lawrence Mugambi issued the order, stating that it would be challenging to remedy the damage if the court later ruled the process unconstitutional. “The court is satisfied that based on the latest disclosure, an order suspending any further or continued implem…See the Story
Court Pauses New Digital IDs as Haki na Sheria Raises Privacy, Exclusion Fears - Nairobi Wire
Nairobi · NairobiThe National Assembly has set the schedule for vetting Cabinet Secretaries nominated by President William Ruto. In a notice issued on Thursday, July 25, 2024, the Assembly announced that the vetting process will begin on Thursday, August 1, 2024, and continue for four days, concluding on Sunday, August 4, 2024. The vetting sessions will occur daily, with at least five nominees appearing before the Committee on Appointments each day, starting at …See the Story
Assembly Schedules Four-Day Vetting Process for Cabinet Nominees - Nairobi Wire
Nairobi · NairobiEmbakasi East MP Babu Owino has declared himself the de facto opposition leader, challenging the current political landscape and denouncing what he sees as political opportunism. In a media interview on Thursday, July 25, 2024, Owino criticized Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders who recently took up Cabinet positions. He accused them of prioritizing personal gain over the interests of the opposition movement. “Actually from today hencefort…See the Story
Babu Owino Declares Himself Chief Opposition Leader - Nairobi Wire
Nairobi · NairobiThe National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has poked holes in the recent cabinet secretary nominations, highlighting non-compliance with the one-third gender rule and insufficient representation of persons with disabilities. In a statement, NGEC said it conducted a preliminary review and made key observations. Out of the 21 nominees, 15 are male and 6 are female, resulting in a composition of 17 males and 6 females, including the Preside…See the Story
Commission Points Out Constitutional Violations in Ruto's Cabinet Nominations - Nairobi Wire
Nairobi · NairobiThe Kakamega Small Claims Court (SCC) has summoned Mumias East MP Peter Salasya to appear on August 1, 2024, to explain why he should not be arrested and jailed for six months for failing to settle his longstanding debt. Kakamega SCC adjudicator Carolyne Cheriuiyot instructed Salasya to appear in person or through his advocate to address his failure to repay businessman Robert Lutta the sum of Ksh 565,712. The court issued these orders after Lut…See the Story
Peter Salasya's Financial Woes: Court Summons MP for Debt Default - Nairobi Wire
Corruption · NairobiState prosecutor Renson Ingonga provided an update on the progress of investigations into police brutality, revealing that he cannot proceed with prosecuting police officers accused of killing four anti-government protesters due to significant gaps in the investigation. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) explained that the files and reports provided by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa) are insufficient to support charges…See the Story