By Eddah Waithaka The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has petitioned Parliament to impeach the CS for gross misconduct, violation of the Constitution and incapacity to hold public office within the next seven days. In a press statement issued by President Faith Odhiambo, the lawyers’ lobby says it will take legal action against the Cabinet […]
By Eddah Waithaka Africa for Haiti, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Directorate of Cultural Diplomacy and other members of the diplomatic community, as well as partners and sponsors, unveils the Harmony for Haiti Concert, a transformative global initiative designed to inspire hope, raise awareness and mobilize support for Haiti’s recovery and […]
By Eddah Waithaka Retail is emerging as one of the most dynamic sectors of the East African economy. Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, has become not only a major retail market in its own right, but also a springboard for the rest of the country and East Africa as a whole. Nairobi is an emerging regional shopping […]
By Eddah Waithaka On Tuesday 16 April, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration and the Ministry of Livestock development jointly announced a nationwide crackdown on illegal slaughterhouses and related businesses. After a high-level security meeting, the directive to crack down on illegal slaughters and related food safety and national security was issued focusing on […]
By Eddah Waithaka The National Council of Churches (NCCK) has called on the Kenyan government to prioritize public participation before the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report is adopted by parliament. This appeal was made after a consultative meeting that took place at the Christian Students’ Leadership Centre, the Ufungamano House. In a statement, the NCCK said that sovereignty belongs to the people of […]
By Eddah Waithaka The State of the Petroleum Industry held a short meeting with the theme: “Tackling Illicit Trafficking in the Petroleum Sector as a Key Catalyst for the Government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda – BETA”. The meeting was attended by the Ministry of Home Affairs and National Administration, representatives of the Energy and Petroleum […]
By Eddah Waithaka The leader of the Wiper Party, H.E. Dr Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, attended the life Bishop Dr Wilson Mamboleo’s life celebration and service on 6th April at Deliverance Church on Langata Road in Nairobi. Dr Musyoka was accompanied by Kitui and Makueni Senators Enoch Wambua and Dan Maanzo respectively, Kaiti MP Joshua Kimilu […]
By Eddah Waithaka Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has called for the impeachment of Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja, accusing him of gross misconduct and financial mismanagement. Babu’s demand comes hot on the heels of a damning audit report by the Auditor General’s office, which painted a picture of financial irregularities in the county. These […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Nairobi Contemporary Art Institute (NCAI) has unveiled the latest exhibition by renowned Ugandan artist Xenson (Samson Ssenkaaba) entitled ‘Olidde Mupipa’. Ollide Mupipa is derived from the Luganda phrase meaning ‘you have eaten from the barrel’, explores the significance of objects like steel drums and charcoal-burning stoves in East African contexts. Xenson’s […]
By Eddah Waithaka The leader of the Wiper Party, Kalonzo Musyoka, has embarked on a strategic campaign aimed at winning over the Mount Kenya region. Kalonzo has made a concerted effort to unite the Kikuyu and Akamba communities. This move goes beyond mere political manoeuvring, as Kalonzo aims to foster a society characterised by unity and peace, bridging historical divisions that […]
