Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Chief Justice Martha Koome Wednesday committed to advocate for environmental sustainability in the Kenyan justice sector through upholding the rule of law, protecting rights, ensuring sustainable development and promoting ecological sustainability.   Speaking during the launch of a Strategic Guiding Framework for Greening Kenya’s Justice System, the CJ said the quest for justice is intertwined and inseparable from environmental sustainability and the justice sector should lead by example and be the pacesetter to be emulated by other sectors. “Through this Strategic Guiding Framework, we are affirming our renewed commitment towards integrating environmental sustainability into the functioning of our justice institutions”, said…

Residents displaced from land set aside for the affordable housing project in Nyaribari Masaba in Kisii now want compensation. They said they were hastily ordered out as their structures were demolished. They said their push for compensation was met with loud silence. A Seventh Day Adventist Church was among properties displaced as the affordable housing project begun at Ekerubo area in the Sub-County. “We have not been told anything yet. I lost property and nobody is telling me who will compensate me,” said John Nyabwoge. More others like him lamented losing all they had a cumulated over the years to…

Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale Wednesday asked judicial institutions led by the judiciary to support the Ministry and its agencies to enforce the various environmental laws. The institutions include National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). Speaking at the launch of the ‘Greening The Justice System: Framework, Theories, Elements and Practice Imperatives’ Report at a Nairobi hotel, Duale noted that environmental challenges facing the country were largely due to weak enforcement of existing laws. “Together we can build a justice system that not only upholds the rule of law but also protects our environment for the benefit of all Kenyans,” Duale said.…

A total of 5.64 million prepaid (token) electricity customers have heeded the call to update their meters ahead of the deadline that is set at August 31, 2024. Kenya Power launched the Update Token Meter Yako Campaign in mid-June 2024, calling on all its prepaid (token) customers to update their meter software for free to continue enjoying access to electricity. The company issued a reminder to all prepaid customers who have not yet updated their meters to ensure that they comply by the set deadline to avoid service interruption. “So far, the exercise has achieved a good response, and we…

The talks between the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and teachers’ unions Thursday ended in disarray after the unions rejected the offer by the employer. Following the impasse, officials of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) and the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) say the strike scheduled to commence on Monday August 26 is still on. During the talks held at the Kenya School of Government in Lower Kabete, the TSC offered to implement Phase II of the 2021 – 2025 collective bargaining agreement (CBA) but failed to meet the other demands of the unions. The TSC…

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin B. Muturi Wednesday officially handed over the reins to Kenya’s first female Attorney General, Dorcas Oduor, during a ceremony at Sheria House.  Oduor outlined a series of transformative initiatives aimed at modernizing the department. Key among her announcements was the digitization of the Probate and Administration Department. “We have already begun digitizing our records,” Oduor stated. “In two weeks’, time, all records will be archived digitally, making them easily accessible to all Kenyans. Following this, our next focus will be on digitizing marriage records to streamline public access further.” Oduor also extended a warm invitation…

The national teachers’ employer Teachers Service Commission has disputed claims of a stalemate with the unions.  This followed a meeting between TSC and teachers’ unions with a view to resolving an industrial dispute on various issues affecting the welfare of public school teachers. Top of the agenda was the delayed implementation of the reviewed 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs). TSC said the government has provided funds for the implementation of the 2nd phase of the CBA with effect from July 1, 2024. ”Other issues that the trade unions had issues but have been resolved by the commission include review of…

Romanian police have searched the houses of controversial influencer Andrew Tate as part of an investigation into new allegations against him. The internet personality was already awaiting trial for rape and human trafficking, but could potentially now face additional charges of sex with, and trafficking in, underage persons, as well as money-laundering and attempting to influence witnesses, prosecutors say. Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, who have a massive following on social media, have denied all previous charges against them. They were first detained in Romania in December 2022, then released from house arrest in August 2023. According to a…

Bob Menendez’s resignation from the US Senate became official Tuesday, a much-anticipated move that follows his conviction on bribery charges in July. The New Jersey Democrat was found guilty on 16 counts tied to a scheme where he accepted bribes, including gold bars and a Mercedes-Benz, to aid the Qatari and Egyptian governments. He will face a potentially lengthy prison term at his sentencing in October. Menendez, 70, has maintained his innocence and said he plans to appeal. Menendez initially resisted calls to step down and – until last week – had kept his name on the ballot for re-election…

A court will determine on September 2, 2024 whether a businessman accused of allegedly  defrauding former lands boss Sammy Komen Mwaita who is also a former Baringo MP  a piece of land valued at  Sh50 million will take plea.  The ruling was made by Milimani Chief magistrate Susan Shitubi who ordered that the  suspect Howard Mugambi Mururu who is a Nairobi based businessman to appear in court on September 2 for the ruling. Maruru had been brought in court on Tuesday where he was to be charged with the offense  of alleged fraud. His lawyer Joseph Mutava who is a…

A businessman has sued speaker of the national Assembly Moses Wetangula for defaulting to pay for supply of the dogs and training services.  In court documents Isoka Bethwel says Wetangula contracted him to supply and train two male German shepherd dogs. Isoka says Wetangula further instructed him to supply two packs of dog food,four packs of brave active (dog food), dog training sleeves,dog leash and choke chains and dog grooming brushes. He also supplied a dog nail cutter,five litres of dog shampoo and five litres of kennel disinfectant totaling to Sh348,100. The claimant say after several follow up Wetangula paid…

Michelle and Barack Obama gave resounding endorsements of Kamala Harris on Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention, exhorting party supporters across the US to turn out and vote to defeat Donald Trump in November. “Hope is making a comeback,” Mrs Obama told the crowd at the DNC in Chicago, echoing her husband’s campaign promise of “hope and change”. In their back-to-back speeches, the Democratic Party’s most popular figures praised Ms Harris, while excoriating Trump – whose presidency was characterised by “bluster and chaos”, in the words of Mr Obama. But the couple also warned their party not to lose…

Impeached Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza got a reprieve Wednesday after the High court suspended the senates decision to remove her from office.  Justice Bahati Mwamuye at the same time restrained Speaker of the Senate Amason Kingi from publishing in the Kenya gazette notice a declaration of a vacancy in the office of the Governor of Meru County. Pending the inter partes hearing and determination of the Application dated 21/08/2024, a conservatory order be and is hereby issued staying the furtherance or the implementation of the Resolution of the Senate removing the Governor of Meru County, Hon. Kawira Mwangaza, from Office…

Five police officers were Wednesday presented in court in connection with the escape of Kware serial murder suspect Collins Jumaisi and 12 Eritreans.  The prosecution sought 14 days to detain the five police officers stationed at Gigiri police station. The 14 days is to allow them conclude investigations against the five. Corporal Ronald Babo, constables Evans Kipkirui, Mollent Achieng, Zachary Nyabuto and Gerald Mutuku are being investigated for allegedly aiding escape of prisoners who were held at the station . “The respondents were arrested after the escape of 13 remandees who were in custody for various offences ,” reads the…

Ride-hailing platform Uber has announced a new service that lets customers pay Ksh110 more per trip “to increase the likelihood and speed” of matching to a driver. Kenya’s digital taxi services market comprises Uber, the Kenyan-owned Faras and Little, Bolt from Estonia and the Indian mobility company Yego. Faras last week announced it had set the minimum cost for rides at Sh240. Dubbed ChapChap Priority, the service will only be visible during high-demand periods, according to the company’s head of East Africa Imran Manji. “Uber has made these pricing updates to ensure that drivers continue to have the opportunity to…