Kericho County Governor, Dr. Eric Kipkoech Mutai, has been impeached after 33 out of 47 Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) voted in favor of his removal from office, surpassing the two-thirds majority threshold of 32 votes required by law. The motion now moves to the Senate, where Mutai’s political future will be determined. The…
The Nairobi Hospital (TNH) has moved to reassure patients that its services remain fully accessible, following concerns raised after some medical insurers temporarily suspended coverage at the facility. The hospital, a 71-year-old premier specialist institution and the largest stand-alone private hospital in Eastern, Southern and Central Africa, clarified that it remains committed to delivering quality…
By Winnie Atieno Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Kenya has launched the “Funua Flava Under the Crown” promotion, a nationwide campaign that will see consumers win daily and weekly cash prizes, including KES 1 million every week. The three-month promotion, running from August 15 to November 15, will reward winners with airtime, data bundles, and…
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino during a press briefing on justice reforms. By Wendy Sheilla Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has called for the removal of criminal records for Kenyans convicted of petty offences, arguing that the justice system should rehabilitate offenders rather than condemn them to a lifetime of stigma. Speaking to the press,…
AMREF Flying Doctors crew load a patient onto an ambulance at Wilson Airport during the “Wings of Courage” mission. By Winnie Atieno AMREF Flying Doctors has made its first flight since the Mwihoko air accident, launching the “Wings of Courage” mission in honour of six people who lost their lives in the August 7 crash….
Lempaa Soiyanka speaks during a press briefing where he raised concerns over presidential powers ahead of a planned Saturday address. By Wendy Sheilla A fierce debate has erupted over whether the President has the legal authority to create certain funds or legal frameworks for international operations, just days before he is set to deliver a…
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has called for the complete digitalization of engineering approval processes at both county and national government levels, in a bid to reduce delays, curb inefficiencies, and accelerate infrastructure development across the country. Speaking during an IEK side event at the ongoing Devolution Conference in Homa Bay, IEK President…
By Wendy Sheilla Mombasa Law Society Treasury has urged members of the legal profession to remain vigilant in defending constitutionalism and upholding the rule of law, warning that the country faces a period of heightened political tension that could see increased violations of human rights. Speaking in Diani during the Law Society of…
Tatu City’s senior leadership has met with Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki to share lessons from its successful mixed-use Special Economic Zone (SEZ) model and explore collaboration with the government to expand investment and drive reforms in the coffee sector. The delegation, led by Stephen Jennings, CEO and Founder of Rendeavour Africa’s largest city builder…
The Treasurer of the Mombasa Law Society and the Coast Branch of the Law Society of Kenya has underscored the need to uphold constitutionalism and the rule of law amid rising political temperatures in the country. Speaking in Diani during the Law Society of Kenya’s annual conference, which runs from August 12 to 16, the…
