David Maraga,former Chief Justice David Maraga Stories

Ex-CJ David Maraga confirms 2027 presidential bid, hints at coalition backing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

David Maraga said the most likely option for his presidential bid will be a coalition of parties, although he has not ruled out running under a single...

Ex-CJ David Maraga decries protest deaths, urges urgent human rights training for police
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

EX-CJ David Maraga described the police response on protesters as “shocking” and “devastating”, accusing the government of ignoring its own promises o...

FIDA-Kenya decries surge in sexual abuse during protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

FIDA-Kenya Chairperson Christine Kungu has expressed concern that the safety of women and girls was overlooked during the unrest, despite increasing r...

Why Kenyan SMEs struggle to break into export market despite government push
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 15, 2025

The latest Country Economic Transformation Outlook report by the state owned research firm, Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (K...

Government announces crackdown on rogue agents targeting Kenyans seeking jobs abroad
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

Victims have been urged to present evidence at a newly created One-Stop Centre at NSSF Building from Thursday, July 17, 2025.

Calls for stricter labelling laws as 90 per cent of packaged foods in Kenya deemed unhealthy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 15, 2025

The findings, released by the Access to Nutrition Initiative, show that 90 per cent of packaged food and beverage products, both local and internation...

Health CS Duale cracks down on hospital overcrowding, demands accurate bed capacity data
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 15, 2025

Duale also emphasised that any facility intending to admit more patients must first expand its physical infrastructure—such as beds and space—to accom...

President Donald Trump issues Russia 50-day ultimatum, announces weapons deal with NATO to help Ukraine
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 14, 2025

Trump emphasised that the proposed tariffs would be designed to pressure countries still conducting business with Russia, further isolating Russia fro...

Ex-DP Rigathi Gachagua launches DCP’s diaspora office in Seattle
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 14, 2025

The office, dubbed the North Pacific Chapter Satellite Office, was launched on Monday, with Gachagua presiding over the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Court upholds freeze on Safaricom's Bonga points expiry
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 14, 2025

Justice Mwita held that Bonga points once earned by customers become customers' property; thus, Safaricom ceases to have control over them.

Court declines to give orders stopping DIG Eliud Lagat from resuming work
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 14, 2025

Justice Chacha Mwita, while issuing directions on Monday, ruled that Lagat be given a fair hearing before any interim orders can be issued.

Not cleared: IPOA clarifies status of DIG Eliud Lagat in Albert Ojwang murder case
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 14, 2025

The High Court has given the DIG until July 18 to respond to the application seeking his removal from office and subsequent prosecution for the murder...

Back like he never left: Police DIG Eliud Lagat set to resume office despite legal challenge
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

Lagat’s return comes after more than two weeks of intense public scrutiny and legal uncertainty following the death of Albert Ojwang, who was arrested...

Miguna backs Gen Z, dismisses Gachagua-led opposition and Ruto’s regime as a joke
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 13, 2025

The lawyer expressed full support for the youth-led protests and political awakening driven by Gen Z, describing them as the true agents of change.

Nine must-know TikTok life hacks you’ll wish you tried sooner
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 13, 2025

From the kitchen to your charging cables, TikTok creators have turned common problems into quick-fix opportunities, often with tools you already have...

Miguna: Fred Matiang’i unfit to lead after orchestrating my 2018 torture, deportation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 13, 2025

Miguna says the former CS cannot be entrusted with leadership, having presided over what he terms as gross abuse of office during his time in governme...

Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara summoned by DCI over alleged incitement
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 13, 2025

The DCI is probing what it terms as an “alleged offence of undermining the authority of a public officer” through remarks that reportedly incited publ...

Africa’s freshwater ecosystems depend on little creatures like insects and snails: Study maps overlooked species
Martin Kinyanjui  |  Jul 13, 2025

Ignoring macroinvertebrates is ignoring the silent custodians of biodiversity and the very foundation of healthy freshwater ecosystems.

Coastal towns face two-day water outage as Mzima pipeline shuts down for upgrade
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 13, 2025

The two-day interruption is expected to affect water flow to Voi, Maungu, MacKinnon, Taru, Samburu, Mariakani, Rabai, Mazeras and Mombasa West Mainlan...

Three arrested over arson, looting of Magunas supermarket during Saba Saba protests in Meru
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 13, 2025

Detectives also allege that the trio was involved in break-ins and theft at Club Seven Eleven Lounge and Selelite Supermarket during the same wave of...

NEMA arrests 17 traders in Makueni for environmental violations, including use of banned plastic bags
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 13, 2025

The four-day operation was carried out across five towns, including Wote, Tawa, Makindu, Kibwezi and Kathonzweni, targeting establishments operating w...

Kuppet warns TSC against non-monetary CBA deal, demands up to 70 per cent pay rise
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 13, 2025

Kuppet is demanding salary increases of up to 70 per cent, enhanced allowances, and the elimination of unpaid acting roles.

Parliament's delay in enforcing audit reports threatens public funds, Auditor-General Gathungu warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 13, 2025

Gathungu is advocating for amendments to the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act to introduce penalties, arguing that such measures would promote fisc...

KUCCPS opens transfer window for students seeking new programmes
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 12, 2025

The application period will run from July 14 to August 24, 2025.

Maraga calls for Ruto’s removal over "gross constitutional violations"
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 12, 2025

Maraga stressed that the country must consider initiating proceedings to remove the President from office, citing growing public discontent and what h...

Gachagua rejects Raila’s dialogue proposal, calls for "ballot-based change" in 2027
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 12, 2025

Gachagua claimed that Raila has a pattern of joining governments after electoral losses, only to distance himself when things go wrong.

Why vintage silverware and cutlery are making a stylish comeback in Kenyan homes
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 13, 2025

What was once dismissed as 'ushamba', old-fashioned and outdated, is now being celebrated for its charm, craftsmanship, and cultural resonance.

9/11 mastermind’s plea deal thrown out by US court
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The Attorneys acting for the defendants had argued that the agreement was already legally in effect and that Austin, who served under President Joe Bi...

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