Author: Channel 15 News
Kitui Central MP Dr Makali Mulu has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation in Kitui Town, warning that the recent wave of killings is instilling fear among residents and threatening the area’s business environment. Speaking during the issuance of driving licences to 150 boda boda riders who benefited from a Kitui Central National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) programme, the MP said insecurity had reached alarming levels and called for urgent intervention by security agencies. The beneficiaries received driving licences through a subsidised programme funded by the NG-CDF at a cost of KSh15,500 per rider, an initiative aimed…
Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has revealed fresh details of a high-level meeting at State House during former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration, shedding new light on the controversial delay in the appointment of 41 judges in 2020. In a statement posted on his social media platforms, Havi recounted that two days after he was elected LSK President, he was invited to a luncheon meeting by the President’s Secretary, who conveyed President Kenyatta’s congratulations and expressed a desire for the lawyers’ body to work closely with the government. Havi said he seized the opportunity to raise what…
A Kitui court is expected to rule on today whether nine suspects, including the partner of slain businessman James Syengo Wambua Jnr, will remain in custody for 14 days to allow police to complete investigations into his murder. The nine appeared before the Kitui Law Courts on Monday, where detectives sought custodial orders, saying they required more time to conclude investigations before making a decision on possible charges. The suspects did not take plea as the court reserved its ruling on the detention application until Tuesday. Police told the court that investigations into the murder are at an advanced stage…
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has reinstated Finance County Executive Committee Member (CECM) Catherine Mutanu after a court temporarily suspended the implementation of her dismissal. In a statement issued on Monday, the governor said she had been served with a court-issued stay order stopping the implementation of her decision to dismiss Mutanu from the Finance docket. “This morning, I received a court-issued stay order concerning the dismissal of Hon. Catherine Mutanu as the CECM Finance,” the governor said. Wavinya said her administration would fully comply with the court’s directive, emphasizing her commitment to the rule of law. “As a law-abiding citizen,…
(Updated: 10:58 p.m.) A fresh wave of fear has gripped Kitui town following the murder of James Syengo Waambua Jnr, the son of the proprietor of the well-known 120 Hardware in Kitui town, whose body was found by the roadside near Igloos Hotel in Bondeni on Saturday morning. The killing has sent shockwaves across the town and renewed concerns over security following a series of unresolved violent deaths reported in the Bondeni and neighbouring Slaughter Estate areas in recent months. Syengo, a young entrepreneur who worked alongside his father in the family hardware business and an alumnus of Kisasi Boys…
The Catholic Diocese of Maralal has suspended six priests and unveiled sweeping reforms aimed at restoring discipline, accountability and transparency within the Church, following allegations of misconduct, abuse of ecclesiastical authority and financial mismanagement. In a pastoral and administrative directive delivered during Holy Mass for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time at Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Maralal, Rt. Rev. Bishop Hieronymus Emusugut Joya said the disciplinary action forms part of wider efforts to address long-standing financial and governance challenges facing the Diocese. Reflecting on his three years and eight months at the helm of the Diocese, Bishop Joya…
The National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed claims that a man was shot during violent scenes that disrupted political activities in Nyahururu on Sunday, saying investigations established that no shooting occurred despite earlier allegations. In a statement issued on Sunday evening, police said violence erupted in both Kisumu City and Nyahururu Town, condemning what they described as acts of political intolerance, violence and goonism that threaten public order and national cohesion. According to the police, a violent confrontation between rival groups in Kisumu left one person dead, several others injured, nine motorcycles torched and a police vehicle damaged. Officers responding…
Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Geoffrey Kirungu Ruku has been formally welcomed into the Akamba community after the Akamba Clan Council of Elders bestowed upon him the Kamba name “Muthiani” during a traditional ceremony held in Kitui. As part of the ceremony, the elders also adopted him into the Atangwa clan, officially making him a member of the clan in accordance with Akamba customary traditions. Accepting the honor, CS Ruku said he was deeply humbled by the recognition and pledged to continue serving all Kenyans while promoting unity and national cohesion. “I hereby accept this name, ‘Muthiani,’ bestowed upon me…
Comedian and activist Eric Omondi was on Monday released on a personal bond of Sh100,000 after pleading not guilty to charges of obstructing traffic along Kimathi Street in Nairobi during a protest against rising fuel prices. Omondi, who was represented by lawyer Babu Owino, denied allegations that he unlawfully obstructed motorists by offloading 120 empty jerricans onto the busy city street as part of a demonstration highlighting the burden of increasing fuel costs on Kenyans. According to court documents, prosecutors accuse the activist of disrupting the normal flow of traffic and inconveniencing road users during the protest. However, Omondi maintained…
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…