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A collage showing the vehicle of Victoria Mumbua, the Mombasa taxi driver who had been missing since September 25, 2024, before her body was discovered following a brutal attack. An autopsy revealed she was severely beaten and strangled to death. Photo: SIKIKA. In Summary: Pathologist confirms Mumbua was violently attacked and strangled to death. Police are gathering further evidence and reviewing CCTV footage linked to the crime. An autopsy has revealed that Mombasa taxi driver Victoria Mumbua Muloki was the victim of a vicious assault before she was strangled to death. The post-mortem, led by Government Pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor, confirmed that Mumbua was struck several times with a blunt object before her life was tragically ended by strangulation. "The in...

In Summary:1) A man posing as an EACC official has been arrested for extorting millions from Kenyans.2) The suspect allegedly conned victims by promising to resolve their corruption cases. Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Tuesday arrested a man who had been posing as a high-ranking official of the commission to con Kenyans out of millions of shillings. The suspect, who impersonated the Assistant Director of Intelligence Operations, allegedly swindled victims by claiming he could resolve their corruption-related cases. EACC officials revealed that the man had targeted a range of individuals, including senior government officials, pretending to investigate them for corruption and promising to “sort out” the cases in exchange for hefty bribes. Alth...

Kenya Power workers on duty.IMAGE file In Summary: Kenya Power has announced scheduled power outages across seven counties on Thursday, between 9 am and 5 pm. The interruptions are part of routine system maintenance, affecting multiple regions, including Nairobi, Kisii, Kilifi, Migori, Kiambu, Mombasa, and Kajiado. Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced scheduled power outages across seven counties on Thursday, August 29, 2024. These interruptions, planned for 9 AM to 5 PM, are necessary for conducting essential system maintenance. The affected counties include Nairobi, Kisii, Kilifi, Migori, Kiambu, Mombasa, and Kajiado, with specific areas in each county slated for power cuts. In Nairobi, several areas will experience outages from 9 AM to 5 PM: ...

CS Moe flags off cyclists pertaking in the 7th Edition of the Great African Cycling Safari outside her office in Nairobi.  In Summary: CS Beatrice Moe praised the Great Africa Cycling Safari (GACS) for fostering regional integration and promoting tourism. The event included 19 cyclists participating in climate change activities and crossed Kenya, Tanzania, and Burundi. The safari also highlighted economic growth, food security, and inclusivity within the East African Community (EAC). Cabinet Secretary Beatrice Moe has today praised the Great Africa Cycling Safari (GACS) for promoting cycling sport, tourism and highlighting opportunities and challenges facing citizens of the East African Community (EAC). She said the annual event served as a regional advocacy podium supp...

ODM leader and AUC Chair candidate Raila Odinga with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi at their joint press conference on August 21, 2024. PHOTO|Raila Odinga/X In Summary: Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has revealed that President William Ruto will formally launch Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship on August 27, 2024. Raila Odinga continues to gain support across Africa, including endorsements from Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Minister Musalia Mudavadi has announced that President William Ruto will officially launch Raila Odinga’s candidacy for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship on August 27, 2024. Speaking at a joint press conference with Raila Odi...

File photo of Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi.PHOTO: Judiciary of Kenya In Summary: The High Court in Milimani has temporarily halted the Senate's decision to impeach Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza following her urgent appeal. The court issued key orders suspending the Senate's resolution and preventing the declaration of a gubernatorial vacancy until the case is resolved. The High Court in Milimani, Nairobi, has temporarily stopped the Senate's decision to impeach Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, following an urgent application filed by the Governor. The court delivered its ruling on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, after considering the notice of motion and supporting affidavit presented by Mwangaza, who sought to challenge her removal from office. In its ruling, the court ac...

File image of Governor Kawira Mwangaza. In Summary: Impeached Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has spoken out after the Senate confirmed her removal from office on grounds of constitutional violations and misconduct. Mwangaza encouraged her supporters to remain hopeful, expressing optimism for new opportunities and divine intervention. Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has broken her silence following the Senate's decision to uphold her impeachment on Tuesday, August 20. The Senate removed Mwangaza from office on charges of gross violation of the constitution, misconduct, and abuse of office. In a heartfelt message on Wednesday, August 21, Mwangaza remained optimistic despite her political downfall. She urged her supporters to stay steadfast, assuring them that ble...

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza appeared before the Senate in Nairobi on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, for her impeachment hearing. file photo In Summary: The Senate confirmed the impeachment of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza on charges of constitutional violations and gross misconduct. Mwangaza's impeachment follows her third impeachment attempt since taking office in August 2022, with significant support from the Senate and local MCAs. The Senate has upheld the impeachment of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, confirming her removal from office. The decision came after a series of votes on multiple charges against her. On the first charge of gross violation of the constitution and other laws, 26 senators voted in favor of her impeachment, with 14 abstaining and four voting against...

FILE PHOTO: A fountain with a statue is seen outside the Supreme Court in Nairobi, Kenya, August 20, 2021. In Summary: Kenya's Supreme Court has issued a "conservatory order" suspending the Court of Appeal's judgment that declared the Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional. This decision allows President Ruto's administration to continue implementing the Act while the legal process unfolds, with a hearing scheduled for September 10 and 11, 2024. In a significant development, Kenya's Supreme Court has suspended the Court of Appeal's recent judgment that had declared the Finance Act 2023 "fundamentally flawed" and "unconstitutional." The Supreme Court stated, "A conservatory order is hereby issued suspending and staying the declarations… issued in the Court of Appeal judgme...