Nairobi Wire news updates “Kenya Breaking News, Entertainment, Politics, Business, Sports”. Visit Nairobi Wire website here or see the feed summary below.
- ‘Let’s Bring Back Stevo’ Campaign Raises Kes.11 Million to Save Stephen Munyakho from ExecutionStephen Munyakho, a Kenyan facing imminent execution in Saudi Arabia, has issued a heartfelt plea for assistance as he faces a grave situation. Munyakho, who was born Stephen Bertrand Munyakho on March 5, 1974, in Pumwani, Nairobi, shared his distressing story during a press briefing on July 24, 2024. As… Read more »
- Martha Karua Cuts Ties with Azimio Coalition Amid 2027 Political ShiftsNarc-Kenya has announced its decision to exit the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition. The Martha Karua-led party communicated its decision in a letter addressed to Azimio Secretary-General Junet Mohammed. Bashir stated that the exit notice takes effect immediately, in accordance with the coalition agreement. “Kindly take note that our… Read more »
- Four Arrested for Ksh 850,000 Theft from Locked Vehicle in LangataIn a successful crackdown on notorious thieves targeting locked motor vehicles, Nairobi detectives have apprehended a four-man gang responsible for stealing Kes. 850,000 from a vehicle in Langata. This arrest follows extensive investigations triggered by a report filed at Langata Police Station. On July 17, 2024, a resident of South… Read more »
- Court Pauses New Digital IDs as Haki na Sheria Raises Privacy, Exclusion FearsThe High Court has suspended the rollout of the new digital identity cards, commonly known as Maisha Namba, pending the resolution of a case filed by the Haki na Sheria Initiative. Justice Lawrence Mugambi issued the order, stating that it would be challenging to remedy the damage if the court… Read more »
- ODM MPs Reject Raila Allies Nominated to CabinetA group of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party legislators has rejected the nomination of four ODM members to President William Ruto’s Cabinet. Led by Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Hamisi, these MPs claimed the appointments resulted from individualistic actions rather than party consensus. Hamisi criticized the nominees, saying, “What happened… Read more »
- Assembly Schedules Four-Day Vetting Process for Cabinet NomineesThe National Assembly has set the schedule for vetting Cabinet Secretaries nominated by President William Ruto. In a notice issued on Thursday, July 25, 2024, the Assembly announced that the vetting process will begin on Thursday, August 1, 2024, and continue for four days, concluding on Sunday, August 4, 2024.… Read more »
- Judge Upholds Freeze on Waititu’s Hotel Revenues in Corruption CaseA judge has refused to lift the orders that prevent former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu from collecting rental income from two of his properties, which were frozen last year due to suspicions they are proceeds of corruption. High Court Judge Nixon Sifuna ruled on Wednesday, July 24, that the freeze… Read more »
- Babu Owino Declares Himself Chief Opposition LeaderEmbakasi East MP Babu Owino has declared himself the de facto opposition leader, challenging the current political landscape and denouncing what he sees as political opportunism. In a media interview on Thursday, July 25, 2024, Owino criticized Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders who recently took up Cabinet positions. He accused… Read more »
- Commission Points Out Constitutional Violations in Ruto’s Cabinet NominationsThe National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has poked holes in the recent cabinet secretary nominations, highlighting non-compliance with the one-third gender rule and insufficient representation of persons with disabilities. In a statement, NGEC said it conducted a preliminary review and made key observations. Out of the 21 nominees, 15… Read more »
- Peter Salasya’s Financial Woes: Court Summons MP for Debt DefaultThe Kakamega Small Claims Court (SCC) has summoned Mumias East MP Peter Salasya to appear on August 1, 2024, to explain why he should not be arrested and jailed for six months for failing to settle his longstanding debt. Kakamega SCC adjudicator Carolyne Cheriuiyot instructed Salasya to appear in person… Read more »
Daily Live is updated with
the latest news from Nairobi Wire find out how to keep this page updated.