Posted on: September 20, 2017 Posted by: Comments: 0

Why IEBC boss Chebukati wants three ICT officers out

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman Wafula Chebukati wants three officers in the ICT directorate suspended in what he described as necessary action to restore waning public confidence in the commission’s ability to prepare and deliver a credible repeat presidential poll. In a leaked internal memo on Tuesday, Mr Chebukati directed the chief executive Ezra Chiloba to suspend ICT director James Muhati, ICT coordinator Paul Mugo and ICT officer…

Posted on: September 20, 2017 Posted by: Comments: 0

We will not be cowed, Maraga tells court critics

Chief Justice David Maraga on Tuesday put his foot down, declaring that the Judiciary will not be intimidated through what he termed persistent attacks on individual judges. He said the attacks were becoming more aggressive and bordered on violence in some instances and pointed a finger at Inspector-General of Police Joseph Boinett whom he accused of ignoring calls to beef up security for judges and courts, exposing them to danger.…

Posted on: September 19, 2017 Posted by: Comments: 0

Knec makes effort to achieve priorities in exams

Results of this year’s Class Eight and Form Four national tests are set to be released earlier compared to 2016, owing to new equipment acquired by the examinations council. Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) chairman George Magoha said the agency will use its Sh90 million newly acquired scanning machines to process this year’s tests in record time. EFFECTIVE He said the council is working towards having the exam results released…

Posted on: September 18, 2017 Posted by: Comments: 0

Trade PS ‘aware’ of Nakumatt, Tuskys partnership talks

Trade Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo says he is aware of ongoing talks towards a partnership between troubled retail chain Nakumatt and rival Tuskys. However, neither Nakumatt nor Tuskys have confirmed reports of a deal between the two. The retailers were yet to respond to queries on whether the deal is a merger or a buyout as at the time of publishing of this story or the monetary value that would…

Posted on: September 18, 2017 Posted by: Comments: 0

Western Kenya secession bid moves to the High Court

The agitation for parts of Kenya to secede has moved to the High Court with two residents filing a petition seeking the autonomy of western Kenya. In the petition filed at the Constitutional Division of the High Court, Mr Mathew Okwanda Mwilitsa and Mr Alex Misigo Matisa are asking the court to let the people of what used to be Eastern Province of Uganda under the colonial rule to decide…

Posted on: September 18, 2017 Posted by: Comments: 0

Western Kenya secession bid moves to the High Court

The agitation for parts of Kenya to secede has moved to the High Court with two residents filing a petition seeking the autonomy of western Kenya. In the petition filed at the Constitutional Division of the High Court, Mr Mathew Okwanda Mwilitsa and Mr Alex Misigo Matisa are asking the court to let the people of what used to be Eastern Province of Uganda under the colonial rule to decide…

Posted on: September 18, 2017 Posted by: Comments: 0

Police imposter goes undetected for six months at Uhuru Camp

A police imposter lived, dined and mingled with Administration Police officers at the Uhuru Camp for six months without being detected. The man identified as Kennedy Mojong Ekale, 26, even had full AP uniform including jungle trousers, camouflage jacket, jungle shirt, a red belt, a lanyard, a jungle hat and a raincoat. He also had two T-shirts. The Uhuru Camp normally hosts APs attached to Securing of Government Buildings Unit,…

Posted on: September 18, 2017 Posted by: Comments: 0

Kimemia says new probe into Sh2.9bn fraud case political

Nyandarua Governor Francis Kimemia has denied involvement in the Sh2.9 billion misappropriation investigation ordered by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Keriako Tobiko. Mr Kimemia said the revival of the case, which the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) had recommended that it be closed, was political and meant to taint his image as public servant. “It is very clear that I wasn’t an accounting officer in the mentioned ministry. I was overseeing…

Posted on: September 18, 2017 Posted by: Comments: 0

Lusaka urges senators to create harmony with governors

Senators have been urged to play their oversight role of counties in accordance with the law and to avoid witch hunt and victimisation of governors. Speaking during the opening of an induction workshop at Simba Lodge in Naivasha, Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka said members of the previous House abused their positions and engaged in all manner of allegations against county bosses. Mr Lusaka said the first Senate was characterised by…

Posted on: September 17, 2017 Posted by: Comments: 0

Matiang’i says Shabaab to blame for insecurity

Acting Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has said the attacks witnessed in Lamu County were purely orchestrated by suspected Al-Shabaab militants. Dr Matiang’i thus ruled out intercommunity conflict as the cause of insecurity in the volatile region. His remarks contradict that of senior security officials in the Coast region who have repeatedly claimed that some attacks witnessed recently were as a result of a running dispute over pasture between farmers…