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Senior NIS Officer Found Dead at Nyamira Home as Police Launch Investigation Police have launched investigations into the mysterious death of a senior National Intelligence Service (NIS) officer who was found lifeless inside his official residence in Nyamira town under circumstances authorities have described as suspicious. The deceased, identified as David Kipkoech Kosgey, 56, was serving as the Head of County Intelligence Coordination in Nyamira County at the time of his death. His body was discovered on Friday, June 5, after colleagues became concerned when he failed to report for official duties and could not be reached through his phone.…
Anti-Ebola Protesters in Nanyuki Announce Another Strike Over Quarantine Facility Plans Tensions remain high in Nanyuki after a group of protesters opposed to the planned establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility threatened to return to the streets next week unless authorities permanently abandon the project. The latest development comes just days after violent demonstrations rocked the Laikipia town, leaving at least two people dead, several others injured, and dozens arrested as residents voiced concerns over reports that a quarantine facility could be set up within the Laikipia Air Base. Seventeen of the 31 protesters arrested during Monday’s demonstrations have now…
DCI Confirms Arrest of Erick Omondi at JKIA Over Fuel Protest Activities Popular comedian and activist Erick Omondi was arrested on Friday at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirming that the arrest is linked to ongoing investigations into activities surrounding recent fuel price protests in Nairobi. The confirmation came hours after widespread speculation emerged online, with supporters and members of the public expressing concern over Omondi’s whereabouts following claims that he had been taken away by unidentified individuals. In a statement issued on June 5, the DCI said detectives from DCI Central, working…
Sakaja Appoints New Urban Planning Chief After EACC Arrest of Senior Officer Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has moved swiftly to reorganize the county’s urban planning department following the suspension of County Chief Officer for Urban Planning Patrick Analo, who is under investigation in connection with an alleged Ksh65.3 million corruption scandal. In a statement issued on Friday, June 5, Governor Sakaja announced the immediate suspension of Analo and appointed Dominic Mutegi, the Director of Development Management, as Acting Chief Officer for Urban Planning pending the outcome of investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The Governor also suspended the…
High Court Declares CJ Maraga Advisory on Parliament Dissolution Unconstitutional The High Court has declared unconstitutional an advisory issued by former Chief Justice David Maraga recommending the dissolution of Parliament over its failure to implement the constitutional two-thirds gender principle, marking a significant development in a long-running constitutional debate. In a judgment delivered on Friday, June 5, a five-judge bench ruled that the advisory did not satisfy the constitutional threshold required to trigger the dissolution of Parliament and was therefore issued prematurely. The bench, comprising Justices Tabitha Ouya, Patricia Nyaundi, Moses Ado, Lawrence Mugambi, and Jairus Ngaah, found that while…
Ruto Announces Major KDF Leadership Changes as Military Promotions and Appointments Take Effect President William Ruto has approved a fresh round of promotions, appointments, and deployments within the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), ushering in significant leadership changes across the military establishment as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen command structures and operational readiness. The changes, announced on Friday, June 5, follow recommendations submitted by the Defence Council and affect senior officers serving in the Kenya Army and the Kenya Air Force. According to a statement released by the government, the appointments are aimed at enhancing leadership continuity, recognizing distinguished…
CS Wandayi Confirms Diesel Price Cut as Government Moves to Ease Cost of Living Pressure Kenyans could soon enjoy relief at the fuel pump after the government confirmed plans to lower diesel prices in the upcoming June–July fuel review, following a directive issued by President William Ruto aimed at cushioning households, businesses and the transport sector from rising energy costs. Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi on Friday affirmed that the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum will implement the President’s directive requiring a reduction in diesel prices, signaling what could become one of the most significant interventions in recent…
NSSF Orders Employers to Maintain Higher Deductions Despite Court Ruling on 2013 Law The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has directed employers across Kenya to continue deducting and remitting employee contributions at the current enhanced rates, insisting that recent court proceedings have not altered the legal framework governing the Fund’s operations. The directive, issued on Friday, June 5, comes amid widespread confusion among employers and workers following a Court of Appeal ruling that declined to suspend a judgment declaring the NSSF Act, 2013 unconstitutional. The Fund moved quickly to reassure stakeholders that contribution rates currently being deducted from employees’ salaries…
Treasury Revives Nil Returns Filing Under New Staggered Tax Submission Plan The National Treasury has unveiled a major overhaul of Kenya’s annual tax return filing system, reviving the requirement for nil returns and introducing staggered filing deadlines aimed at easing pressure on the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) digital platform and improving compliance among taxpayers. The announcement, made by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi during an online engagement with Kenyans on Thursday, June 4, signals a significant shift in the country’s tax administration framework just weeks after KRA introduced the “PIN with No Obligation” (PWO) category. Under the proposed arrangement, taxpayers…
EACC Detectives Raid Nairobi Urban Planning Chief Officer’s Home, Recover Over KSh65 Million in Cash The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has intensified its crackdown on alleged corruption within Nairobi City County after detectives raided the residence of a senior county official and recovered more than KSh65 million in cash alongside a trove of documents and electronic devices believed to be linked to an ongoing investigation. The dramatic operation, conducted on the morning of Thursday, June 4, targeted the home of Patrick Analo Akivaga, Nairobi County’s Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning, as investigators pursued allegations of corruption and…