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Chief Justice Koome has formed a committee to reform Kenya's criminal justice system, focusing on decriminalizing petty offenses. President Ruto, while in Gusii, announced the relocation of Kisii Prison for affordable housing and sought opposition co...Chief Justice Koome has formed a committee to reform Kenya's criminal justice system, focusing on decriminalizing petty offenses. President Ruto, while in Gusii, announced the relocation of Kisii Prison for affordable housing and sought opposition cooperation, dismissing media scrutiny. However, families in Makongeni fear eviction by December 2025 for an affordable housing project. In politics, DP Gachagua alleged vote-rigging in Mbeere North, while Moses Kuria highlighted growing insecurity in by-elections. Speaker Wetang'ula oversaw a 230 million Kenyan Shillings payout to former Pan Paper workers and campaigned for UDA in Malava, though Trans Nzoia Governor Natembeya accused him of orchestrating chaos at a rally. Separately, Foreign Affairs PS Sing’oei met the family of a Kenyan teacher killed in Tanzania, assuring swift repatriation.••• Listen for full story (5 min)(more in audio brief)
Maraga calls Ruto’s bluff as he releases five point economy revamp plan
Former Chief Justice David Maraga, a 2027 presidential hopeful, has unveiled a five-point plan to revitalize Kenya's economy, targeting reduced political costs, debt management, and job creation.
Inside Push to Strip Police Powers Over Petty Arrests
Chief Justice Martha Koome has established a 25-member Standing Committee on Criminal Justice Reforms under the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) to reform Kenya's criminal justice system, focusing on decriminalizing petty offenses.
President Ruto To Move Kisii GK Prison for Affordable Housing
President William Ruto announced plans to relocate Kisii GK Prison, located less than 500 meters from Kisii CBD, to make way for affordable housing projects during a development tour in the Gusii region. He also rallied support for his Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and urged the opposition to cooperate for national development.
Revealed: 132,000 teachers fight for 21,000 promotion slots
Knut says teachers with higher qualifications have remained in the same grade for years.
Ruto Responds to Museveni Over Indian Ocean Remarks in Uganda
President William Ruto addressed concerns regarding Uganda's access to the Indian Ocean, dispelling rumors of an impending conflict between the two East African nations. Speaking in Tororo District, Uganda, Ruto dismissed media reports suggesting Uganda threatened war for sea access, emphasizing the strong fraternal ties between Kenya and Uganda.
Makongeni Families Panic Over Eviction Orders
Families in Makongeni face eviction by December 2, 2025, to make way for an affordable housing project, leaving many with nowhere to go. Residents, some of whom have lived there for over 60 years, are appealing for an extension and fair compensation.
Gachagua Reveals Vote Rigging Scheme in Mbeere North
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has exposed an alleged vote-rigging scheme in the upcoming November 27 Mbeere North by-election, claiming youths are being paid for their IDs to prevent them from voting.
Moses Kuria Issues Warning Amid Rising Tensions in Mbeere North By-Election
Moses Kuria, the leader of the Chama Cha Kazi Party, has warned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) about rising insecurity during campaigns for upcoming by-elections. He emphasized that unchecked chaos could damage Kenya's international reputation and stressed the need for reinforced security measures.
Puzzle as Residents Discover Mutilated Body of 22-Year-Old Student
The mutilated body of a 22-year-old university student, who went missing seven days ago, was discovered in a coffee plantation in Kirinyaga County. Her body was severely disfigured, leading residents to urge immediate investigation by security agencies.
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President Ruto Announces Prison Relocation and Addresses Critics During Kisii Tour
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