The Centre for Litigation Trust has filed an urgent application in the High Court seeking to restore security personnel withdrawn from Siaya Governor James Orengo on May 19. The lobby group claims Orengo's personal and residential security detail was withdrawn without notice, official communication, or replacement.
17 hours ago · The Standard →
Senior government officials, including State House operatives and security officers, made covert visits to Manyani Maximum Security Prison during the Rigathi Gachagua impeachment process in October 2024 and struck a deal with Jackson Kihara, the jailed son of late Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua.
17 hours ago · The Standard →
President Ruto and his officials are sidelining the ongoing fuel crisis and economic hardship to focus on campaign activities, according to the source, leaving Kenyans waiting for concrete solutions to the recession-deepening fuel shortage.
17 hours ago · The Standard →
Members of Parliament have a duty to be the people's voice and defend the populace through legislation, but the National Assembly Speaker and Senate Speaker are being criticized for not speaking out over the fuel crisis affecting Kenyans.
17 hours ago · The Standard →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has justified his silence while serving as chairperson of the National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee, saying team responsibility meant he could only raise concerns internally through closed-door discussions rather than publicly oppose policies. He said his current position outside the committee structure now allows him greater freedom to openly express his views.
20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto defended his government's handling of the ongoing fuel crisis, calling it global in nature and accusing political opponents of exploiting public suffering for political gain rather than offering practical solutions.
10 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto announced a further reduction in diesel prices of Ksh.10 per litre beginning the June/July fuel pricing cycle, aimed at stabilizing pump prices and easing pressure on consumers amid rising cost of living.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Federation of Public Transport Sector called off a nationwide fuel strike following talks with President William Ruto at State House Mombasa, after the government agreed to address grievances including insurance claims, auctioneering practices, and fuel-related operating costs. The strike had caused major transport disruptions and forced thousands of commuters to walk long distances.
9 hours ago · Capital News →
President William Ruto promised a further Sh10 reduction in diesel prices in the June–July pricing cycle after meeting public transport sector players in Mombasa, prompting PSV operators to call off a nationwide strike. The government has spent billions through the Petroleum Development Fund and reduced VAT on petroleum products to cushion consumers from rising fuel costs linked to global oil supply disruptions.
10 hours ago · Capital News →
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has responded to controversial remarks by her Siaya counterpart James Orengo, accusing him of using language that demeans women in leadership. The public fallout occurs as political pressure mounts against Orengo, with a section of Members of County Assembly reportedly threatening impeachment proceedings over alleged insubordination to ODM party leadership.
11 hours ago · Capital News →
Petitioners challenging the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua presented final submissions before a High Court bench. Key disputes centered on medical testimony from a cardiologist, including questions about patient identification records and allegations he helped shield Gachagua from Senate proceedings.
13 hours ago · Capital News →
Lawyers for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have told the court that the Senate failed to independently interrogate the charges against him and that public participation in the impeachment process was not satisfactorily proven, arguing the process fell short of constitutional standards.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned Kenyans to prepare for tougher economic times driven by global instability, citing surging fuel prices from the Middle East conflict and other emerging global trends as challenges that cannot be quickly resolved.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Public transport operators have ended their nationwide strike following talks with President William Ruto at State House in Mombasa. The Federation of Public Transport Sector Chairperson said operators resolved to prioritise economic stability after the President committed to address challenges facing the sector.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Governor James Orengo says nine security officers attached to him in Nairobi and Siaya counties were withdrawn without explanation on Tuesday evening, and he has warned that Inspector General Douglas Kanja should be held personally responsible should anything happen to him. Orengo linked the withdrawal to recent attacks on opposition political leaders during public functions.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has directed the National Transport and Safety Authority to allow matatu operators to use graffiti and artwork on public service vehicles, saying the government will facilitate an enabling environment for artistic expression while ensuring safety and respect for other road users.
10 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki dismissed reports questioning his involvement in ending the fuel crisis, stating he was central to finding a solution as directed by President William Ruto through a whole-of-government approach. Kindiki said he chaired a meeting with Cabinet Secretaries before they met stakeholders to resolve the matter.
5 hours ago · Capital News →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Kenyans to brace themselves for tougher economic and social challenges, citing the need for leaders to communicate openly and prepare citizens psychologically for hardships stemming from rising cost of living, global economic uncertainty, and international conflicts affecting fuel prices and commodity supply chains.
6 hours ago · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has called on universities, colleges, examination bodies, and professional regulators to tighten verification of academic qualifications to combat certificate forgery ahead of the 2027 General Elections. The anti-graft agency warned that weak verification processes allow individuals with fake academic papers to access public office and employment, and said it will intensify investigations into academic fraud and recover fraudulently obtained salaries and benefits.
6 hours ago · Capital News →
President William Ruto announced that the government will compensate absentee landlords and issue title deeds to squatters in Tana River County as part of efforts to resolve long-standing land ownership disputes. The programme aims to provide permanent solutions to historical land injustices and unlock economic opportunities for residents.
6 hours ago · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki dismissed claims he was absent during Kenya's fuel crisis, saying he was actively involved through a whole-of-government approach and chaired meetings with Cabinet Secretaries before they met stakeholders.
2 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A three-judge bench will deliver its verdict on June 8, 2026, in petitions challenging the constitutionality and legality of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's removal from office. Gachagua's lawyers raised 18 grounds for the challenge, including claims he was denied fair hearing and adequate public participation, while the Senate and National Assembly argue the impeachment process followed constitutional procedures.
3 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
During High Court proceedings in the impeachment case against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Kirinyaga Woman Representative Advocate Njeri Maina accused the National Assembly's lawyer Moses Kipkogei of making claims unsupported by his affidavit, challenging his submissions about the public participation exercise in the impeachment process.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A three-judge bench will deliver judgment on June 8, 2026, on petitions challenging the constitutionality and legality of Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment and removal by the National Assembly and Senate. Gachagua's legal team raised 18 grounds of challenge arguing the process was unconstitutional and violated his right to fair hearing, while the Assembly and Senate argued the proceedings fully complied with the Constitution.
2 hours ago · Capital News →
The Judicial Service Commission Kenya announced that the Judiciary will begin publishing individual performance data for judges and judicial officers to enhance accountability, transparency and efficiency. The data will measure case clearance rates, backlog management, case flow efficiency and public perception.
5 hours ago · Capital News →