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Nairobi City County Members of County Assembly (MCAs) have launched a scathing attack on impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of hypocrisy, double speak, and fueling division in the country. In a statement issued on Friday, the MCAs said Gachagua’s recent remarks against President William Ruto’s administration were a desperate attempt to remain politically relevant after failing to deliver while in office. “Mr. Gachagua has mastered the art of saying one thing in power and the opposite when out of it. During campaigns, he promised unity; in power, he preached division. Now, he parades himself as a champion of truth, yet he ignored the very issues he raises today when he had the chance to address them,” the statement read. The ward representatives accused Gachagua of promoting exclusive, ethnic-based succession politics instead of supporting President Ruto’s agenda to unite and develop the nation. “Kenya does not need bitterness or opportunism. It needs ...

The Government of Ethiopia has announced that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s largest hydropower project, will be fully commissioned on September 9, 2025. Speaking in Nairobi, the Deputy Head of Mission at the Ethiopian Embassy in Kenya, H.E. Ambassador Demeke Atnafu, said the dam will be a game-changer for Ethiopia’s development and a driver of regional integration. “The GERD is a manifestation of Ethiopia’s sovereign right to utilize its natural resources to transform lives. Once operational, it will generate 5,150 megawatts of electricity—enough to meet domestic demand and export surplus to neighboring countries such as Kenya, Sudan, Djibouti, and Tanzania,” said Ambassador Atnafu. Tackling Poverty Through Energy Access Ethiopia, with a population projected to reach 230 million by 2030, faces a significant energy deficit, with 65% of its citizens lacking reliable electricity. The dam is expected to produce around 15,690 gigawatt-hours annually, power...

By Judith Mwai The CEO of The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA), Mr Henry discusses the Nairobi River Regeneration Project, highlighting its potential to restore the ecosystem and renew civic spirit. The project should prioritize community voices, inclusivity, and transparency, drawing lessons from global success stories like Seoul's Cheonggyecheon Stream revival and Singapore's Bishan-Ang Mo Kio River Park transformation. Engagement for the Public consultations in various areas have revealed concerns about forced evictions, military interference, and opaque processes. Nature-Based Solutions Innovative approaches like bioengineered riverbanks and beaver-managed floods can transform urban rivers. Through democratic governance The project is a test of technical base capacity, and community leadership. For the collective Movement:   The regeneration project should become a national movement, rooted in community voices and inspired by global success storie...

Fans who did not manage to get stadium tickets for the much-anticipated Kenya vs Zambia CHAN 2024 match now have another way to be part of the action.  The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB), in partnership with the CHAN 2024 Local Organizing Committee, will host a free public screening this Sunday, 17 August 2025, at the Safari Rally Grounds in Kasarani, Nairobi. The event is part of the Government’s broader fan-engagement activities to ensure that as many Kenyans as possible can enjoy the continental football showcase. Organizers say the open-air screening will provide a safe, vibrant atmosphere where supporters can come together to cheer on the national team. “We want every Kenyan to feel part of CHAN 2024. Even if you cannot be inside the stadium, you can still experience the passion and unity of the game at Kasarani,” the organizers said. The initiative also comes as Kenya faces scrutiny from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), which has fined the coun...

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Senior Counsel Bar have strongly opposed a Bill seeking to give the President exclusive powers to confer the rank of Senior Counsel to certain top public officials. The Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025, sponsored by Justice and Legal Affairs Committee chair Hon. George Murugara, proposes automatic conferment for individuals such as the Chief Justice, Attorney General, Speakers of Parliament, and other senior state officers. LSK says the move undermines the merit-based peer review process established in 2003 to honour legal excellence, warning it would create “two classes of Senior Counsel.” They have called for the Bill’s withdrawal and insisted that any changes to the process be handled by the legal profession itself.

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is undertaking a sector-wide risk assessment to identify vulnerabilities to money laundering and terrorism financing within the legal profession. Speaking at the #LSKAnnualConference2025, Council Member Aseso Omollo said the initiative seeks to gather detailed information on the structure of law firms, the inherent risks they face, and the controls already in place. This data will be used to analyse how exposed the legal sector is to financial crimes and to design targeted interventions. “The assessment will enable us to better understand the specific risks within our profession and strengthen measures to safeguard its integrity,” Omollo told delegates. He emphasised that lawyers, due to the nature of their work, can be exploited—wittingly or unwittingly—by criminals seeking to launder illicit funds or finance terrorism. By proactively identifying weaknesses, the LSK aims to align the Kenyan legal profession with global anti-money laundering a...

Harm Reduction Society Kenya founder and Secretary General Dr. Kariuki Michael has called for urgent policy and legal reforms to allow the use of medical hemp in Kenya, arguing that it could deliver significant public health benefits while reducing the harm caused by recreational cannabis. Speaking during the Law Society of Kenya’s Annual Conference in Mombasa, Dr. Kariuki said Kenya needs to face the reality that cannabis is one of the most abused substances in the country, but stressed that medical hemp is “a completely different product” from recreational cannabis. He explained that medical hemp contains high levels of cannabidiol (CBD) and less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound responsible for neuropsychiatric problems, particularly in young people. Recreational cannabis, by contrast, has high THC and low CBD levels. “CBD is way less harmful than THC and has been scientifically proven to have medicinal value,” Dr. Kariuki said. He listed it...

The Senior Counsel Bar (SCB) has elected a new leadership team, with Philip K. Murgor, SC, taking over as Chairperson. He will be deputised by Joyce Majiwa, SC, as Vice-Chairperson, while Charles Kanjama, SC, will serve as Secretary. The trio were unanimously endorsed by an overwhelming majority of Senior Counsel and officially installed during the SCB’s annual retreat held on Wednesday at the Diamond Leisure Lodge in Diani. Mr. Murgor succeeds Dr. Fred N. Ojiambo, SC, MBS, who has retired after leading the body since 2013, following the tenure of the late Hon. Mutula Kilonzo, SC. Dr. Ojiambo’s leadership team included the late Zahir Malik, SC, the late Ken Fraser, SC, and Omesh Kapila, SC. Following changes in the team due to deaths and retirements, Mr. Murgor had previously served as both interim Vice-Chair and Organising Secretary, roles he handled with “indefatigable zeal and dedication,” according to the SCB. Lucy Muthoni Kambuni, SC, later held the position of Secreta...

KAKAMEGA, Kenya – President William Ruto on Tuesday officially launched the Kenya Film Classification Board’s (KFCB) cutting-edge Cine-Mobile Truck during the International Youth Day celebrations at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. The President hailed the KFCB for spearheading the project, noting that it will create new opportunities for creatives to earn from their talents in line with his administration’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). “This initiative will help nurture talent at the grassroots and give young people a platform to showcase their creativity while promoting Kenya’s culture and values,” Dr. Ruto said. The Cine-Mobile Truck, a flagship project under KFCB’s #SinemaMashinani programme, features a 63-square-metre LED screen housed in a container with a hydraulic lift system. It is self-sufficient, equipped with a power generator and a high-capacity sound system capable of serving up to 800 people. #SinemaMashinani seeks to a...

Lawyer Willis Otieno has criticized the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for summoning UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala over a recent helicopter landing at the centre of Bukhungu Stadium during a school games event, calling it a clear case of “institutional overreach.” In a strongly worded statement, Otieno said that while he does not support Malala politically, the DCI’s involvement in what is essentially a civil aviation matter is both unnecessary and misplaced. “Landing a helicopter in an unauthorized location like a school stadium during a public event is a civil aviation regulatory matter, not a criminal investigation,” Otieno stated. “Unless there is evidence of clear criminal intent, such as endangerment or sabotage, this should not involve the DCI.” He emphasized that issues related to flight plan breaches, airspace violations, and landing zone approvals fall squarely within the jurisdiction of civil aviation authorities not criminal inv...

Siaya Deputy Governor Dr. William Oduol has proposed a four-point plan aimed at reconciling with Governor James Orengo and resolving the growing rift within the county’s executive leadership. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Dr. Oduol reaffirmed his loyalty to Governor Orengo and emphasized his commitment to the principles of constitutionalism, good governance, and service to the people of Siaya. While acknowledging recent tensions between the two leaders, he made it clear that he remains ready to work in alignment with the Governor for the benefit of the county. “My allegiance to His Excellency is resolute and unwavering,” said Dr. Oduol. “I serve not in isolation but in full recognition that my mandate is complementary, not parallel, to that of the Governor.” To restore unity and public confidence, the Deputy Governor proposed four immediate actions: initiating a consultative engagement with the Governor upon his return to address their differences, continuing to dischar...