‘30% of people using muguka are children’ – Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has said that 30 per cent of consumers of muguka are children as he pushes for the total ban on the stimulant. Speaking to a local TV station on Thursday, June 6, 2024, Governor Nassir revealed alarming statistics about the drug’s impact on the youth. “Ivi sasa tunavyoongea, asilimia 30 ya […]
Court orders governors to respond to case challenging muguka ban
The High Court has granted Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro, and Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime three days to respond to a case challenging their order to ban muguka. In a brief ruling, Justice Olga Sewe of the Mombasa High Court issued the directive to the three county chiefs after certifying as […]
NPS officers arraigned over sale of ammunition to criminals
Two police officers from the National Police Service (NPS) were arraigned in court on Monday, April 22, accused of selling ammunition to criminals. This comes after a recovery of 2,658 rounds of ammunition in Laikipia County. In a statement by the National Police Service (NPS), it was revealed that two suspects, Josphat Karanja and his […]
NHIF CEO sued for contempt over failure to obey High Court order
The National Health Insurance Fund board and its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) now risk six months in jail for contempt of court for failure to obey High Court consent orders to renew a medical insurance contract to a firm belonging to former Nacada chairman, John Mututho. In a contempt of court application filed at the […]
Man slapped with 26-year jail term for defiling minor
A man has been sentenced to 26 years in prison by Homa Bay Law Courts for defiling a 13-year-old girl. In a statement on Monday, April 8, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said Isaac Otieno, the defendant, perpetrated the atrocity on August 9, 2023, in Randung Village, Homabay County. “Homabay Law […]
DJ Joe Mfalme issues statement ahead of his arraignment in court tomorrow
Kenyan entertainer DJ Joe Mfalme has issued a statement ahead of his arraignment in court on Monday, April 8. Taking to his social media on Sunday, April 7, his management relayed the statement to his online fans and supporters expressing gratitude for the support received during the challenging period. Joe Mfalme is set to appear before […]
High Court orders lawyer involved in Ksh283M cemetery scandal to repay Ksh25.9M
The High Court has delivered judgement in a long-standing case concerning a cemetery fraud scheme orchestrated by the defunct Nairobi City Council back in 2008. The case involved city lawyer Alphonce Munene Mutinda, who stood accused of forging a letter to facilitate the illegal sale of land. According to a statement issued on Thursday, March […]