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The commission said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, following investigations into allegations of conflict of interest, unlawful acquisition of public property, money laundering and dealing with proceeds of crime.
The Council said the rules are meant to balance the constitutional right of media practitioners to participate in politics with the need to maintain accuracy, fairness, impartiality, professional conduct and editorial independence.
The Senator argued that the rapid accumulation of wealth by Cabinet Secretaries and county governors was not the result of talent or hard work, but rather the power attached to public office. He claimed that senior officials exploit legal gaps and discretionary powers left by Parliament to benefit themselves and those close to them.
The Parliamentary Service Commission has gazetted the Parliamentary Service (Constituency and County Offices) Regulations, 2026, ushering in a new system that governs how constituency and county offices are leased, managed and funded.
According to the EACC, investigators established that contracts worth Sh17,484,484.49 were allegedly awarded to companies associated with the chief officer, in violation of public procurement and anti-corruption laws
Speaking on Monday, Karanja urged the anti-graft agency to pursue senior officials and conduct further investigations "without fear or favour," claiming that corruption, conflict of interest and procurement irregularities have crippled service delivery and denied residents the benefits of county resources.
The arrests follow investigations into claims that an economist employed by the county used companies owned by her husband to secure lucrative public tenders, with investigators alleging that part of the proceeds was channelled to senior county officials.
The judge found that the petitioners had not submitted a complaint to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over alleged breaches of Chapter Six of the Constitution, the Leadership and Integrity Act, or the Conflict of Interest Act.
One of the biggest changes requires public officers to declare the financial details of their spouses, including those they have separated from.
In a statement issued on Thursday, EACC said the search is linked to ongoing investigations into allegations of conflict of interest, abuse of office, bribery and possession of unexplained assets
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) urged journalists seeking elective seats in the 2027 General Election to register, while warning against using newsroom influence for political gain. It outlined guidelines, validation, and resignation timelines.
Supreme Court nominee Katwa Kigen told Kenya’s Judicial Service Commission he would act fairly despite prior legal work for President William Ruto, citing recusal and judicial safeguards in election disputes.