Author: Channel 15 News
Governor Julius Malombe is facing a mounting political storm after the Kitui County Assembly openly challenged his administration over controversial budget proposals, questionable spending priorities and what critics describe as a growing disconnect between the Executive and the needs of ordinary wananchi. The rebellion, led by Minority Leader and Nguni Ward MCA Hon. Jeremiah Musee Mutua, has exposed widening cracks between the Executive and the Assembly, with MCAs warning that they will reject the proposed budget unless key public priorities are restored. At the heart of the standoff is a proposed budget that critics say cuts KSh 381 million from…
A heated afternoon session in the Kitui County Assembly on Wednesday saw Tharaka Ward MCA Godfrey Muthengi Ndagara question the loyalty and representation role of nominated MCA Mary Mwende Mutune during deliberations on the Supplementary Budget Estimates II. The exchange occurred on the Assembly floor as members engaged in intense debate over county spending priorities, with particular focus on development allocations and road infrastructure funding. In the course of the heated proceedings, Ndagara raised concerns over what he termed as the commitment of some nominated members in advancing the interests of Kitui residents in budget negotiations. At one point during…
Health Cabinet Secretary has told the National Assembly that the government will not require public participation in emergency measures to contain potential Ebola outbreak threats, citing provisions under the Public Health Act. Appearing before lawmakers, Duale stated that the law empowers the state to act swiftly during epidemics without citizen consultation. “Under the Public Health Act, we don’t need to do public participation; we are not going to consult citizens. This epidemic does not require any consultation,” he said. The CS was briefing the House on Kenya’s preparedness and surveillance systems in response to the regional threat posed by the…
The National Liberal Party (NLP) led by Hon. Augustus Kyalo Muli has entered into a strategic collaboration with the People’s Liberation Party (PLP) headed by Hon. Martha Karua, SC, EGH, in a move aimed at strengthening citizen engagement and accelerating opposition unity efforts ahead of the 2027 General Election. The two parties formalized the cooperation during a consultative meeting held at PLP Headquarters – Liberation House, bringing together senior leadership from both formations in what insiders describe as a key step toward consolidating a broader United Opposition framework. The NLP delegation included Party Leader Hon. Augustus Kyalo Muli, Chairman Hon.…
A bitter budget standoff has erupted in Kitui County after Speaker Kevin Kinengo Katisya dramatically rejected the County Executive’s resubmitted Supplementary Budget II estimates, accusing the Finance Department of disregarding constitutional requirements and attempting to push the Assembly into approving an unlawful budget. In a strongly worded communication delivered to the House, the Speaker declared that he would not yield to political pressure or intimidation, insisting that the Assembly would not process budget estimates that fail to meet constitutional and legal standards. The latest move escalates an already simmering dispute between the County Assembly and the Executive, setting the stage…
The long-running mystery surrounding the disappearance of renowned security analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe took a dramatic turn on Wednesday after the High Court dismissed a petition filed by his family, citing insufficient evidence to link his disappearance to state agencies or any identifiable individuals. In a ruling that left family members devastated, the court found that there was no credible evidence proving that Mbijiwe was in the custody of government security agencies or any known persons at the time he vanished in 2021. The decision triggered emotional scenes inside the courtroom, with Mbijiwe’s mother breaking down in tears moments after the…
A police officer attached to Wundanyi Member of Parliament Hon. Danson Mwashako Mwakuwona has been found dead in what authorities are investigating as a suspected suicide incident in Nairobi’s Kasarani area. The officer, identified as Police Constable David Sigfrid Ng’ang’a of the Diplomatic Police Unit, was discovered inside his rented bedsitter near Mount Olive School along Sports View Drive on Tuesday afternoon. According to a police report, residents raised the alarm after hearing a loud gunshot-like sound emanating from a residential building located about one kilometre from Kasarani Police Station. Concerned members of the public traced the source of the…
As smartphones, tablets and smart televisions become fixtures in homes across the world, experts are raising fresh concerns about the impact of screen exposure on young children’s brain development. Health experts recommend that children aged between two and five years should spend no more than one hour a day on screens, while children under two should largely avoid screen use except for interactive activities such as video calls with family members. The warning comes amid growing evidence that modern digital content is changing the way young children learn, interact and develop critical cognitive skills. Researchers say the issue is no…
Drama unfolded in Wote Town on Tuesday morning after the wife of celebrated Kamba Benga musician and Kyaume Boys Band leader Bernard “Kativui Mweene” Mbatha allegedly deflated all four tyres of his vehicle during a heated public confrontation over claims that he had neglected his parental responsibilities. The incident, which drew the attention of residents and passers-by, reportedly occurred in the town centre as Cynthia Musenya accused the popular musician of failing to provide for their children’s basic needs, including school fees and upkeep. Videos and photographs that have since circulated widely on social media captured the dramatic confrontation, with…
Tension erupted in Machakos County Tuesday, after protests broke out across several towns, with hundreds of women taking to the streets to condemn what they described as deeply insulting and demeaning remarks made by Mavoko Member of Parliament Patrick Makau against Governor Wavinya Ndeti. Tension boiled over in on June 2, 2026, after a wave of emotionally charged protests swept through major towns, with hundreds of women taking to the streets to condemn what they described as “deeply insulting and degrading” remarks made by Mavoko Member of Parliament against Governor . The protests, which quickly gained momentum across urban centres,…