Author: Salma Khamis

Following President William Ruto’s direction, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has gazetted the Sh300 fee for acquiring a new national identity (ID) card deleted. This action is a part of the government’s initiatives to make necessary services more easily available, especially for the younger people. For many residents, especially young people seeking their first ID, the Sh300 fee used to be a deterrent. Critics of the fee had pointed out that it restricted access to a basic government service. Murkomen underlined that the elimination of the fee would simplify the national ID acquisition process, so supporting national inclusion and involvement in democratic procedures. The choice fits President Ruto’s vision of a more inclusive and easily reachable Kenya. Particularly in rural areas, citizens will now gain from the waiver, which is expected to improve service delivery and help Kenyans to bear less financial load. Effective right away, the fee removal marks a turning point in government reforms. YOU MAY LIKE; https://nairobinews.co.ke/university-student-charged-over-fake-funeral-post-about-ruto-to-stand-trial/

University student David Oaga Mokaya will stand trial on charges of publishing false information and sharing an image of a funeral procession with misleading captions. This decision comes after the court confirmed that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has not instructed the withdrawal of the case. Mokaya had requested a review of the charges and questioned whether President William Ruto would be called to testify. During the court session on Wednesday, prosecutors informed the court that no such instructions had been issued and requested the scheduling of hearing dates. The defense did not object and agreed to proceed. The…

Human rights organizations Wednesday expressed serious concerns about Kenya’s shrinking digital civic space, citing an increase in surveillance, intimidation, arbitrary arrests, and the misuse of laws aimed at online users, bloggers, and journalists. Partnerships and Advocacy Manager at the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE)  James Wamathai stressed the importance of equal protection of human rights both online and off. He spoke during the launch of a new report on digital rights. “These rights we are asking to be protected are nothing new. The same human rights we enjoy offline are the same ones that must be preserved online. The safety…

Ex- Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has accused male politicians of orchestrating her removal from office. She said she was discriminated against based on her gender. In a statement posted online, Mwangaza claimed that she faced relentless battles from her detractors who refused to accept women in leadership. She added that her impeachment was not a reflection of the people’s will but a calculated move made by her competitors who liaised with the National Government to guarantee her exit. Mwangaza vowed to challenge her impeachment in the highest court to clear her name. “Today, I, break my silence to address the…

A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that Elon Musk and the so-called “Department of Government Efficiency” (Doge) likely violated the U.S. Constitution by shutting down USAID, ordering the Trump administration to reverse some of its actions to dismantle the agency. U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang’s ruling was a significant setback for the administration’s efforts to overhaul the federal government. The judge issued an injunction halting the termination of USAID officials and contractors, and ordered that former employees regain access to their government email, security, and payment systems. Judge Chuang also mandated that USAID be allowed to return to its now-closed…

After speaking with Donald Trump over the phone, Vladimir Putin agreed to a limited ceasefire that would stop Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Trump’s offer of a 30-day complete ceasefire was rejected by Putin, who insisted that the West stop providing military assistance to Ukraine before such an agreement could be discussed. While he awaited further information on the agreement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated support for stopping attacks on both sides’ infrastructure. Although Ukrainian air defenses quickly targeted Russian drones in Kyiv, a Kremlin statement after the call confirmed that Putin had ordered a halt to strikes on…

The National Police Service Senior Staff College Emali Campus commandant Gisiri Nyamohanga was Tuesday named the new Nyanza Regional Police Commander in changes. Deputy Inspector General of Kenya Police Eliud Lagat on Tuesday March 18 named Nyamohanga as the new Nyanza RPC. She will replace Patrick Tito who was moved to Vigilance House and named the Principal Assistant to Lagat. Lagat termed the changes normal to enhance operations at large and declared more changes are on the way She was the senior most female officer in the APS. This came following newly announced promotions on more than 700 senior officers…

Police in Taita Taveta’s Ziwa La Ngombe village are investigating an incident where a form two student died by suicide. The body was found hanging in the roof truss of his parents’ house long after he had died. He used a manila rope that was tied around his neck, police said. He was a form two student at Mwanenyi Secondary School, police said adding a suicide note was recovered. The body was moved to Moi County Referral Hospital Morgue in Voi, pending an autopsy. Cases of suicide have been on the rise in the country amid efforts to address the…

Police are hunting a gang that raided a homestead in Kathare, Meru County and shot a man in a robbery incident. The gang also threw a live grenade at the home but it failed to detonate. Police said this is after it landed on a soft surface in the compound and that it was safely picked up for analysis and detonation. The gang raided a farm on Monday March 17 and stole 16 cows, 14 goats, and one sheep. The bandits then proceeded to a home where they stole 25 cows and 34 goats. During the incident one man was…

A police officer who is among a team deployed to the ongoing Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti was Tuesday shot and injured during an operation in Port-au-Prince. The mission officials said the police officer was injured while conducting a security operation in Kenscoff, within the Belot area on Tuesday March 18, 2025. Spokesman Jack Ombaka said the officer was promptly evacuated to ASPEN Level 2 Hospital, where he is receiving medical attention and is in stable condition. He did not elaborate on the nature of the injuries. The officer is the second police officer to be shot and…