Joseph Muia

April 16, 2026 06:29 (EAT) •

‘We demand respect!’ ODM warns UDA amid rising tensions in broad-based Gov't

ODM cited what it termed as "unwarranted public utterances" by some UDA officials saying their remarks were worrying for the Orange party.The party thus called on the ruling party to accord it respect in its daily to day conduct, owing to the perceived disquiet within the broad-based government.

April 16, 2026 04:19 (EAT) • 9 hours ago

Blow to Kidero as court rejects DPP bid to withdraw Ksh.58M graft case

Delivering the ruling, Milimani Anti-Corruption Court Magistrate Celesa Okore dismissed the application by the prosecution, saying it was not justified.The case dates back to 2014, when Kidero and his co-accused were charged with allegedly conspiring to defraud Nairobi City County of Ksh.58 million....

April 15, 2026 08:03 (EAT) • 1 day ago

IPOA launches probe after police shoot dead two people during Embu protests

IPOA condemned the shootings, saying it has since dispatched a Rapid Response Team to the area to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting.The National Police Service had earlier confirmed the deaths, terming the incident a “regrettable loss of life.”

April 15, 2026 06:09 (EAT) • 1 day ago

MP Ndindi Nyoro slams Gov’t over fuel hike, offers proposals on how to slash prices by Ksh.27

Nyoro accused the government of failing to provide a solution to the fuel crisis, terming the recent price increments as “unacceptable.”The MP argued that Kenyans are currently paying more for fuel despite lower global oil prices compared to 2022.

April 15, 2026 05:02 (EAT) • 1 day ago

Ruto defends fuel price hike, says VAT to be reduced from 16% to 8%

The President maintained that many countries have run out of petroleum products owing to what is currently happening in the Middle East.The President further announced that the government will reduce VAT from 16 per cent to 8 per cent for the next three months to cushion consumers during the current...

April 10, 2026 02:14 (EAT) • 6 days ago

‘I will deal with corrupt officials!’ CS Ruku warns after EACC report exposes bribery

Speaking during the launch of the Kenya National Gender and Corruption Survey, 2025, at Safari Park Hotel on Friday, Ruku said the government will not tolerate corruption in public service.The EACC revealed that magistrates receive the highest average bribe at Ksh.164,367, more than any other catego...

April 10, 2026 01:58 (EAT) • 6 days ago

President Ruto nominates Bishop Kepha Omae as new NCIC Chair, 7 other members

The Head of Public Service Felix Koskei announced on Friday that Ruto had nominated Bishop Kepha Nyamweya Omae as the Commission’s chairperson.If approved by Parliament, Omae will take over from Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia, who was appointed for the role in late 2019.

April 10, 2026 01:29 (EAT) • 6 days ago

Prosecution seeks 14 days to detain three suspects in Osotsi assault case

The suspects, Carlos Owiti alias Kalonje, Eric Otieno alias Dude and Vincent Odhiambo alias Tinga, were presented in court on Friday following their arrest in connection with the assault incident that occurred earlier this week in Kisumu.

April 10, 2026 11:38 (EAT) • 6 days ago

Kenya Airways diverts flights over low visibility at JKIA

In a customer update issued on April 10, 2026, the airline said both departures and arrivals had been affected by the weather conditions, with some flights being redirected to Moi International Airport as a precautionary measure.

April 10, 2026 11:32 (EAT) • 6 days ago

Gov't pushes KICD to complete procurement of Grade 11 textbooks

Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius K. Bitok directed the institute to conclude the process, noting that it was already at an advanced stage.The Ministry indicated a policy shift in future textbook procurement, saying it will adopt recommendations from the Presidential Working Party on Educat...