Opposition chief Raila Odinga blasted government orders telling cops to gun down citizens who steal during street demonstrations. The veteran politician slammed the controversial directive as a dangerous violation of Kenya's Constitution. Raila fired back at authorities Friday after mounting criticism over heavy-handed police tactics during recent unrest. Security forces have faced growing scrutiny for using excessive force against demonstrators across the country. The former prime minister warned that deadly police powers threaten innocent lives and basic justice principles.
Raila demanded that law enforcement stick to constitutional procedures when dealing with suspected criminals. The seasoned leader stressed that courts must...
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen refuses to back down from his controversial police directive during a Friday event in Garsen. The minister defended officers' rights to protect themselves and civilians when facing dangerous situations. Murkomen declared he would repeat his stance a million times because previous leaders had issued similar orders. He specifically mentioned former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i and retired President Uhuru Kenyatta as examples of officials who supported aggressive police action. The cabinet secretary emphasized that his position requires firm leadership on national security matters.
Murkomen dismissed critics as engaging in petty political games while accusing them of selective outrage. The...
Kenyan judges threw out legal challenges targeting Hassan Noor's electoral commission appointment despite his family ties to a prominent politician. The three-judge panel delivered their verdict on July 10 after reviewing claims that Noor's relationship with National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed compromised his suitability. Petitioners had argued that having Junet Mohamed as a brother-in-law would undermine public trust in the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. The court found no evidence that family connections automatically disqualify candidates from serving in government positions. Judges emphasized that constitutional principles protect merit-based selections rather than guilt by association.
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Homa Bay Town MP George Kaluma launched a fierce defense of the broad-based government's handling of recent street demonstrations. The lawmaker accused protesters of masquerading ethnic chaos as legitimate human rights activism. Kaluma branded the unrest as calculated efforts to frighten potential investors away from Kenya. He warned that deliberate destruction during protests would chase away businesses that could create desperately needed employment opportunities. The politician insisted citizens cannot wake up daily defending what he termed ethnic anarchy.
President William Ruto received backing from Kaluma regarding Kenya's current economic struggles. The MP argued that the head of state inherited existing problems rather than...
Chief Justice Martha Koome delivered stern words to Kenya's fresh electoral bosses during their Friday swearing-in ceremony at the Supreme Court. The top judge warned the seven-member team that millions of Kenyans had placed their democratic hopes squarely on their shoulders. Koome reminded the newly appointed commissioners that they must demonstrate rock-solid integrity and unwavering constitutional commitment. The ceremony marked more than just legal formalities as it represented a massive transfer of public trust. Erastus Edung Ethekon stepped into the chairman's role while six commissioners joined him for the challenging journey ahead.
The Chief Justice painted a sobering picture of the political landscape facing the electoral...
Kenya's fresh electoral boss, Erastus Ethekon, took his official oath at the Supreme Court Buildings on Friday. The newly minted chairperson delivered passionate remarks about serving ordinary citizens who wield ultimate power under the nation's founding document. Ethekon promised voters their voices would carry weight during the upcoming polls. He drew inspiration from American civil rights champion John Lewis, who called voting precious and sacred. The electoral chief urged Kenyans to harness their democratic rights to build lasting peace and stability.
Ethekon spelled out his commission's constitutional duties under Article 88 which demands free and fair elections. He stressed that credible voting depends on everyone respecting laws...
Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang'wa stepped into the heated debate surrounding President William Ruto's latest electoral commission picks. The outspoken politician declared that having flawed leadership beats having no leadership at all for the country's election body. Thang'wa fired off his thoughts on social media Friday, telling supporters they would settle the matter at the ballot box. His remarks came after Ruto officially named new bosses for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission through government notices. The move sparked fresh controversy when courts previously declared similar appointments violated constitutional procedures.
The electoral commission has been running on empty since former chairman Wafula Chebukati...
Former Makueni governor Kivutha Kibwana slammed government claims linking ousted Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to youth protests. Kibwana questioned how Gachagua could mastermind demonstrations that erupted months before his October 2024 removal from office. The Gen Z uprising kicked off in June 2024 against a controversial finance bill. State officials have pushed narratives suggesting political players orchestrate the movement. Gachagua has denied any connections to youth mobilization efforts.
The nationwide protests expanded beyond the original finance bill opposition into broader demands against corruption and police brutality. Young demonstrators returned to streets on June 25, 2025 marking the first anniversary while...
Kenya got fresh electoral leadership as Erastus Edung Ethekon grabbed the top job at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. The new chairman took his oath alongside six commissioners at the Supreme Court Buildings on Friday. Chief Justice Martha Koome ran the swearing ceremony that officially launched their six-year terms. The team includes Ann Njeri Nderitu, Moses Alutalala Mukhwana, Mary Karen Sorobit, Hassan Noor Hassan, Francis Odhiambo Aduol and Fahima Araphat Abdallah. President William Ruto had to reissue gazette notices after court drama threatened the appointments.
The High Court judges created a legal mess by canceling earlier gazette publications from June. Justices Roselyne Aburili, John Chigiti and Bahati...
