Nairobi
Ruto to new GSU officers: Stay neutral, protect rights, use force wisely
The President told the officers that their work would at times demand that they place themselves between members of the public and people posing a danger.
constitutional rights
News
Ruto to new AP Officers: Protect rights, serve Kenyans with integrity
The President maintained that these constitutional requirements should guide officers in their daily interactions with members of the public, including during arrests, investigations, crowd management and conflict resolution
Politics
Jipe land row: Kalonzo promises legal action
According to Kalonzo, more than 4,000 acres are at the heart of the dispute, with residents allegedly losing their homes after a night-time operation that left an entire village demolished.
Health and Wellness
Oluga: Health reforms must make healthcare a reality for every Kenyan
He said the reforms being implemented by the government are aimed at ensuring Kenyans can access quality medical services when needed without facing financial distress or losing loved ones to preventable illnesses
Corridors of Justice
Wamatangi challenges EACC probe over alleged Senate tender meetings
The matter came up before Justice Rose Ougo on Thursday, where Wamatangi, through his lawyer Jotham Arwa, applied to have the Senate enjoined as an interested party in the petition challenging the investigation process.
Politics
Eliud Owalo urges Kenya to stop political intimidation and empower youth
He also called for greater youth empowerment and the protection of every Kenyan's democratic right to participate peacefully, arguing that political competition should be anchored in respect for constitutional freedoms and the rule of law
Politics
Willis Otieno: Development is a constitutional right, not political charity
Willis Otieno argued that applauding leaders for delivering basic services undermines accountability and entrenches a culture of political patronage instead of encouraging citizens to demand efficient and responsible use of public resources
Politics
Petition seeks law change to allow candidates’ common names on ballot papers
The petition, presented by Wajir resident Mohamed Alasow, asks Parliament to revive and pass the Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2021. He argues that many Kenyans recognise candidates by their nicknames or commonly used names instead of the official names appearing on identification documents.
Health and Wellness
Petition seeks disability status for low libido, HSDD in Kenya
The petition, filed by Dr Benson Kibore and submitted to the Clerks of the National Assembly and the Senate on Tuesday, seeks legal recognition of the conditions under Kenya's disability framework, saying they have far-reaching social and psychological consequences that deserve greater policy attention.
News
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru released after ODPP confirms no charges authorised
Speaking outside court, Njiru, flanked by his lawyers Nelson Havi, Kibe Mungai and Vincent Lempaa, said the police had sought to charge him with obstruction, but the case could not proceed because the ODPP had declined to sanction the charge.
Education and Career
Court orders Egerton to settle Sh3.8 million owed to six lecturers
The court declared that the university acted unlawfully by withholding the lecturers' pay and ruled that their constitutional rights had been violated. In addition to the unpaid earnings, each of the six lecturers was awarded Sh100,000 in general damages.
News
Only 10 arrested as Nairobi marks peaceful Saba Saba, Police say
Nairobi Regional Police Commander said the peaceful conduct displayed by most demonstrators reflected respect for the Constitution and the rule of law. He reiterated that Kenyans have a constitutional right to assemble, demonstrate and picket, but emphasized that the freedoms should always be exercised within the limits provided by the law.