Police officer Hiram Kimathi refuses to back down after authorities shipped him off to remote Tondonyang in Turkana County. The defiant cop insists the sudden reassignment represents payback for his outspoken criticism of National Police Service problems. Kimathi declares he would rather face termination than stay silent about corruption and mismanagement within the force. The transfer places him 180 kilometers from Lodwar in one of Kenya's most isolated regions. Officials claim the move follows standard protocol, but Kimathi sees right through their excuse.
The veteran officer anticipated the vengeful response from his superiors after publicly challenging department policies. Kimathi questions why administrators singled him out among...
Chief Justice Martha Koome has declared the Supreme Court will shut down for six weeks starting August 1. The nation's highest court plans to resume regular operations on September 15, 2025. Court officials released the announcement through a gazette notice published July 8. The extended break follows constitutional guidelines and Supreme Court regulations established in 2020. Koome emphasized that the recess aligns with existing legal frameworks governing judicial operations.
The court will maintain limited services during the summer closure period. One duty judge will handle emergency cases that cannot wait until September. Registry staff will continue serving the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM. Public...
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has told popular Mugithi artist Samuel Muchoki Ndirangu, better known as Samidoh, to stay away from political campaigns. The veteran politician addressed Kenyans living in America and made his feelings clear about musicians getting involved in government messaging. Gachagua warned that artists from the Mt Kenya region should focus on their traditional musical themes instead of promoting political agendas. He emphasized that musicians excel when they create songs about romance, relationships, and daily life experiences. The former deputy president cautioned against letting politicians manipulate artists into spreading propaganda during challenging times.
Gachagua praised Samidoh's musical...
Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan sailed through his Public Accounts Committee grilling about the Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad privatization mess. Committee member Sim Tze Tzin praised the minister for playing ball during the intense questioning session. The lawmaker confirmed Amir Hamzah tackled every tough question thrown his way without dodging or deflecting. PAC bosses wrapped up the marathon hearing feeling satisfied with the cooperation they received from the finance chief. Sim declared the entire proceeding ran like clockwork from start to finish.
Committee Chairman Mas Ermieyati marked the session as the seventh major hearing during their recent investigation blitz. The grueling face-off stretched for two hours and...
High-stakes diplomatic wheeling and dealing reaches fever pitch as Southeast Asian power brokers wrap up their marathon summit session. Foreign policy heavyweights from across the region gear up for one last push through a jam-packed agenda of backroom negotiations and strategic partnerships. Malaysian officials orchestrate the grand finale while juggling demands from European allies and regional partners. The diplomatic circus features Turkey stepping into the spotlight for special talks aimed at boosting ties with the entire ASEAN bloc. British and European Union representatives queue up for their separate face-to-face sessions with the regional kingmakers.
East Asian powerhouses prepare for their annual showdown alongside Korean...
Malaysia's education chief rolls out sweeping reforms to slash teacher burdens after years of mounting complaints. Minister Fadhlina Sidek announced the aggressive seven-point plan targeting unnecessary school activities and bureaucratic red tape. The ministry will eliminate pointless events while cutting back on frequent management reviews that eat up valuable classroom time. Public volunteers will take over exam supervision duties, freeing up educators for actual teaching responsibilities. Teachers gain new flexibility in tracking student attendance without drowning in paperwork.
The government recruited more than 11,000 civilian exam proctors to handle testing oversight across the nation. Simplified lesson planning requirements...
Malaysia's centenarian former leader fired back at American trade tactics during his landmark birthday interview with Bloomberg. Dr Mahathir Mohamad celebrated his 100th year by slamming President Trump's economic warfare against Asian nations. The veteran politician urged Southeast Asian countries to cozy up with Beijing rather than bow down to Washington's demands. Bloomberg's Mishal Husain sat down with the political heavyweight who painted China as a friendly regional giant. Dr Mahathir pitched strengthening Chinese partnerships as the smart alternative to American bullying.
The former premier highlighted Malaysia's ancient relationship with its massive northern neighbor spanning nearly two millennia. He drew stark contrasts...
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim rolled out the red carpet for President Trump with a personal invite to major regional summits coming up in October. The invitation got delivered through US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his surprise visit to Kuala Lumpur yesterday. Anwar grabbed the opportunity to pitch Malaysia as the perfect host for the high-stakes ASEAN-US Summit and East Asia Summit gatherings. The prime minister believes strong American ties will pump up regional stability and bring serious prosperity to the Indo-Pacific neighborhood. Malaysia currently holds the rotating ASEAN chairmanship and wants to make a big splash with Trump's potential attendance.
Rubio spent roughly 40 minutes chatting with Anwar at the...
Trump picks Australian-turned-American Nick Adams for the top diplomatic post in Malaysia. The self-proclaimed alpha male caught the president's attention back in 2016 when his book Green Card Warrior earned presidential praise on social media. Adams snagged his American citizenship just three years ago and has been riding the Trump wave ever since. The Senate received his nomination papers Wednesday and will decide whether he gets the job. His appointment would boot out current ambassador Edgard Kagan, who Biden put there last year.
The guy churns out books like nobody's business, with six titles under his belt bashing Biden and boosting Trump alongside Winston Churchill. Adams has some serious obsessions, particularly with Hooters...
