Stories by: Komen S.K
New IEBC Team Sworn In, Ethekon Pledges Free Elections
11 Jul, 2025 04:50 PM
IEBC LEADERSHIP
Ethekon, alongside newly appointed commissioners Ann Njeri Nderitu, Moses Alutalala Mukhwana, Mary Karen Sorobit, Hassan Noor Hassan, Francis Odhiambo Aduol, and Fahima Araphat Abdallah, took the oath of office on Friday July 11, 2025
Ethekon, alongside newly appointed commissioners Ann Njeri Nderitu, Moses Alutalala Mukhwana, Mary Karen Sorobit, Hassan Noor Hassan, Francis Odhiambo Aduol, and Fahima Araphat Abdallah, took the oath of office on Friday July 11, 2025
Raila’s Five Demands to Save the Nation
08 Jul, 2025 10:37 AM
LIBERATION CALL
Speaking at a press conference in Nairobi on July 7, 2025 during the anniversary of the historic Saba Saba movement, Odinga has outlined a five-point reform agenda aimed at steering the country toward justice, accountability, and generational renewal.
Speaking at a press conference in Nairobi on July 7, 2025 during the anniversary of the historic Saba Saba movement, Odinga has outlined a five-point reform agenda aimed at steering the country toward justice, accountability, and generational renewal.
Parliament Passes Game-Changer Bill, Court Draws the Red Line
02 Jul, 2025 12:52 PM
LEGISLATIVE ALERT
Despite the celebratory mood in Parliament, the bill faces a significant legal roadblock. On May 22, 2025, a High Court issued conservatory orders barring the National Assembly from forwarding the bill to President William Ruto for assent.
Despite the celebratory mood in Parliament, the bill faces a significant legal roadblock. On May 22, 2025, a High Court issued conservatory orders barring the National Assembly from forwarding the bill to President William Ruto for assent.
Kenya Chamber of Commerce President Secures Role on WCF Council
01 Jul, 2025 03:05 PM
HISTORIC APPOINTMENT
The General Council shapes agendas on customs modernisation, SME financing, digital trade, sustainability and dispute resolution, areas where African perspectives have long sought greater weight.
The General Council shapes agendas on customs modernisation, SME financing, digital trade, sustainability and dispute resolution, areas where African perspectives have long sought greater weight.
Parliament Calls for Justice in Response to Civil Unrest, Violence
27 Jun, 2025 08:37 AM
JUSTICE RALLY
The House expressed deep concern over incidents of violence targeting civilians, security personnel, and public infrastructure, including the burning of Kikuyu Law Courts and attempts to invade institutions like State House Girls, Nairobi.
The House expressed deep concern over incidents of violence targeting civilians, security personnel, and public infrastructure, including the burning of Kikuyu Law Courts and attempts to invade institutions like State House Girls, Nairobi.
Parliament Extends Hours in Face of Youth Activism
25 Jun, 2025 02:58 PM
PARLIAMENT WORKS
Wednesday June 25 Order Paper reflected business as usual. The House opened with standard procedures—prayers, communications, and petitions—before diving into a substantive agenda that included urgent motions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation, ex
Wednesday June 25 Order Paper reflected business as usual. The House opened with standard procedures—prayers, communications, and petitions—before diving into a substantive agenda that included urgent motions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation, ex
I Am Not a War Monger – Kamket Fires Back at Media
25 Jun, 2025 09:52 AM
KAMKET’S STAND
The Standard’s front-page story claimed that secret WhatsApp messages from UDA-linked circles revealed intentions to infiltrate Gen-Z protests, disrupt their activities, and generate misinformation targeting dissenting media houses and public figures.
The Standard’s front-page story claimed that secret WhatsApp messages from UDA-linked circles revealed intentions to infiltrate Gen-Z protests, disrupt their activities, and generate misinformation targeting dissenting media houses and public figures.
Inaugural Staff Open Day at Parliament: Key Highlights
24 Jun, 2025 11:23 AM
PARLIAMENT OPEN
In preparation for the Open Day, staff across directorates were invited to complete an anonymous online survey to share their views, challenges, and ideas for institutional reform.
In preparation for the Open Day, staff across directorates were invited to complete an anonymous online survey to share their views, challenges, and ideas for institutional reform.
Kabarak University Hosts Conference as Parliament Moves Toward Ethical AI Regulation
19 Jun, 2025 09:01 AM
ETHICAL FRAMEWORKS
The convergence of policy and scholarship at Kabarak reflects a nation beginning to ask and answer the right questions about its digital future.
The convergence of policy and scholarship at Kabarak reflects a nation beginning to ask and answer the right questions about its digital future.
Murang’a Invest 2025 Pioneers a New Era of Industrialization
16 Jun, 2025 04:00 PM
INDUSTRIAL HUB
The two-day event, held at the Thika Greens Golf Resort and spearheaded by Governor Dr. Irungu Kang’ata, showcased over Sh100 billion in potential investment opportunities across agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, infrastructure, and tour
The two-day event, held at the Thika Greens Golf Resort and spearheaded by Governor Dr. Irungu Kang’ata, showcased over Sh100 billion in potential investment opportunities across agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, infrastructure, and tour
CS Mbadi Presents Enhanced Budget for Vulnerable Communities
13 Jun, 2025 10:16 AM
VULNERABLE SUPPORT
Sh8.9 billion has been set aside for cash transfers to Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVCs), a figure that has gone up by Sh1 billion for more comprehensive coverage.
Sh8.9 billion has been set aside for cash transfers to Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVCs), a figure that has gone up by Sh1 billion for more comprehensive coverage.
Senator Haji Warns Against Political Exploitation of Tragedies
12 Jun, 2025 11:02 AM
DIVISIVE POLITICS
Speaking on June 11, 2025, during a special Senate sitting convened to question Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Inspector General of Police Dauglas Kanja over the death of Albert Ojwang, a suspect who died in police custody, Senator Haji
Speaking on June 11, 2025, during a special Senate sitting convened to question Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Inspector General of Police Dauglas Kanja over the death of Albert Ojwang, a suspect who died in police custody, Senator Haji