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Former Chief Justice Mutunga Appointed MUHURI Board Chair

22Mar

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local news, Politics

Former Chief Justice Mutunga Appointed MUHURI Board Chair

Mutunga, who served as the country's Chief Justice from 2011 to 2016 was elected unanimously. He takes over from Khelef Khalifa. A statement by MUHURI noted that Mutunga's grasp of matters human rights and the law will help the body advance its goal of fighting impunity. "He brings an immense wealth of experience especially in the civil society and human rights sectors," the statement reads in part. MUHURI added that his track record of defending the law will help boost constitutionalism in Kenya. Mutunga joined the Mombasa-based non-governmental organization as a board member in 2021.

Kuria: We’ll Ban Mitumba Once We Find An Alternative

2Nov

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Business

Kuria: We’ll Ban Mitumba Once We Find An Alternative

Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria says the government will ban the importation iof second-hand clothes, commonly known as ‘mitumba’, once they find an alternative from the local textile industry. Kuria while speaking at the Chamngamka Shoping Festival in Nairobi on Tuesday pointed out that Kenya exports locally made fabric at a cheaper price than it imports the second-hand clothes. He said his ministry is focused on empowering the local textile industry. “Whatever is required for us to sell to our people the same way we are selling to America, we will do. Once the option is available we will do like South Africa. South Africa banned mitumba. I’m sure you want me to say that we are going to ban mitumba, Yes, we will ban mitumba once we give peo...

DPP Withdraws Ksh.19M Graft Charges Against CS Nominee Aisha Jumwa

12Oct

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Politics

DPP Withdraws Ksh.19M Graft Charges Against CS Nominee Aisha Jumwa

The Director General of Public Prosecutions has issued a request to withdraw the corruption case against Aisha Jumwa who was recently appointed Public Service and Gender Cabinet Secretary. Jumwa, who was a Member of Parliament for Malindi was facing charges of illegally obtaining Ksh.19 million. Through the head of prosecution Alex Akula, the DPP's office informed Chief Magistrate Martha Mutuku that it has received orders to withdraw the case against Jumwa who is the first defendant in the case. However, the case of the 8 others the CS nominee was charged with will continue. Jumwa's lawyers, led by Jared Magolo, welcomed the move and further sought an apology from the government for the charges pressed against her. Justice Mutuku ordered that the case be mentioned to al...

Sabina Chege admitted to Nairobi hospital Amid ‘vote rigging’case

22Feb

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Sabina Chege admitted to Nairobi hospital Amid ‘vote rigging’case

Murang'a Woman Representative Sabina Chege wants Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to reschedule her 'vote rigging' case citing health conditions. Through her lawyers James Orengo, Otiende Amollo and Martin Aloo, the lawmaker asked for another date saying she is unwell and admitted to Nairobi Hospital. The case was scheduled for hearing on Tuesday morning before IEBC's Electoral Code Conduct Enforcement Committee. "Allow me to introduce a letter to confirm that the respondent is indisposed and was admitted on February 16 at Nairobi Hospital," Otiende said. He added: "We request that we reschedule the hearing to when she will be available." The Committee adjourned for 15 minutes to consider the issues raised by the defence team. The Electoral Code of Con...

Dennis Itumbi narrates his ordeal at the hands of kidnappers

13Jan

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Politics

Dennis Itumbi narrates his ordeal at the hands of kidnappers

Digital Strategist Dennis Itumbi has narrated his painful ordeal at the hands of his alleged kidnappers. Speaking on Thursday, Itumbi said the six men who had kidnapped him had taken turns in beating him. "The Hit Squad that operates in fear of being seen, being exposed or being pointed out in public, had long dropped the Premio that had picked me at Thindigua, outside a Barbershop and at this time the six men had taken turns in beating me with what felt like hammers and related crude weapons," he said. He said the kidnappers whom he referred to as 'Rogue police officers' asked him to change his political persuasion, but he refused. "Lazima ubadilishe your political persuasion to match that of the boss," Itumbi said. "Whoever it is, tell him we do not change our politic...