Category: Economy

Boni Khalwale reveals why vetting of new CSs is important for National Assembly

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale on Friday, July 26, 2024, disclosed that the vetting of the new cabinet nominees might restore the public faith in the National Assembly. In a statement shared on X, Khalwale said the vetting presents Members of the National Assembly an opportunity to redeem themselves in the court of public opinion. Other […]

‘Boniface Mwangi is being detained unlawfully’ – MP Babu Owino

Speaking outside Milimani Law Court in Nairobi on Friday, July 26, 2024, after the case hearing, the vocal MP said the 21-day detention is unconstitutional since the accused persons were arrested during July 25, 2024, anti-government protests adding that there is no clear explanation as to why they are detained. Babu Owino further said that […]

Police seek to detain Boniface Mwangi, 4 others for 21 days over protest

Police at the Central Police Station are seeking to detain activist Boniface Mwangi and four other people arrested during a march in Nairobi on Thursday, July 25, 2024. In the court papers seen by K24 Digital, police will be seeking the authority of the judiciary to grant them powers to detain the five individuals to […]

Activist Boniface Mwangi, 4 others released on Ksh20K cash bail

Milimani Principal Magistrate Gilbert Shikwe determined that the police application did not provide compelling reasons to deny the suspects bail for 21 days. The suspects, alongside Mwangi, include Albert Wambugu, Robert Otieno, Pablo Chacha, and Erot Franco. “Having considered submissions by both the prosecution and the defence, I find that there are no compelling grounds […]

Barack, Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid in a video released Friday. “Michelle and I couldn’t be prouder to endorse you and to do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office,” the former president told Harris on a […]

‘As our son, we are proud of you’ – Gachagua tells ex-CS Ndung’u

Speaking during the funeral of Susan Wanjohi, mother of the secretary to Cabinet, Mercy Wanjau in Nyandarua, Laikipia County on Friday, July 26, 2024, Gachagua urged the former CS to walk with his head high because he did an excellent job at the ministry. He lauded Ndung’u for all the long working hours he took […]

I would have joined Tuesday’s protests led by Gen Zs – Museveni

The protests, which took place on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, have been a topic of significant concern and debate. “Fellow Ugandans, especially the Bazzukulu,” President Museveni began his statement, using a term of endearment for the younger generation. “Greetings. I want to congratulate the Armed Forces and the Security Forces and the Wanainchi, for foiling […]

3 counties to be affected by blackout on Friday

Kenya Power has announced a temporary blackout expected to affect parts of Kisii, Migori, and Nyeri counties on Friday, July 26, 2024. In a statement shared on Thursday, July 25, the utility company cited routine network maintenance as the reason for the temporary outage. In Kisii County, the blackout will affect the Nyanchwa area and […]