Democracy Kenya

The Peoples’ Parliament known as Bunge La Mwananchi has petitioned the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to investigate and prosecute Lydia Kwamboka for corruption at City Hall.   The Bunge La Mwananchi President Edward Githaiga accused Kwamboka of engaging in corrupt deals and occupying the office of the County Attorney illegally.   In a letter addressed to the EACC Chief Executive Officer, Githaiga petitioned the anti-graft body to investigate the continued stay of Kwamboka in office. On July 29th, 2021 Members of County Assembly (MCAs) resolved to terminate the services of County Attorney Lydia Kwamboka. The ward representatives adopted a report by the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee that recommended for termination of the contract of Kwamboka for abuse of office and operating without a valid advocate practicing certificate. The report stemmed from an investigation by the committee which had been probing a petition by John Mark Ojiambo who sought ...

Nairobians are no longer interested in mere rhetoric but want development projects that will improve their living standards. It is high time leaders respected wananchi and focused on work instead of politics,” said Nairobi County Government executives. The Nairobi county government executives have rolled up their sleeves ready to execute the mandate by performing their duties in the new year of 2023 which is just a few days away after the general elections which were held on August 9th, 2022. “We must create a city of Order and Dignity, Hope and opportunity for all in Nairobi. We can do it. We must do it. Let’s Make Nairobi Work,” they said in unison. “My priority in the new year is to ensure that Nairobi residents continue to receive services because I have their best interests at heart. We have to make Nairobi work by restoring Order and offering our people dignity. Nairobi is full of opportunities and we owe Nairobi residents that much," said Nairobi Governor Johnso...

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has is wishing the business community a happy new year as the world ushers in 2023.   “During this festive season, on behalf of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), we take time to reflect upon the good things we have done together like our partnership with you last year. We appreciate working with you and hope that the year that has just come in will bring you happiness and success,” said KNCCI president Richard Ngatia. Ngatia said that the New Year season ushers in an opportunity for renewal, fresh opportunities, and for Kenyans to build on the successes of the old year and urged Kenyans to reflect with gratitude, the journey the nation has walked together with them last year. "As we usher in the new year 2023 draws, we give thanks to the Almighty God for the Grace, provision, and protection extended to us as individuals, families, communities, as a Nation, and as humanity. This new y...

The Nairobi County Talent, Skills Development and Care CEC Brian Mulama joined Luhya leaders in lobbying for the community’s unity. Mulama joined Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi in calling on leaders from Western Kenya who supported Azimio la Umoja to consider working with the Kenya Kwanza administration. Mulama who is the Amani National Congress (ANC) Nairobi branch chairman called on the Luhyas to rally behind Mudavadi in taking the community to the “Promised Land of Canaan”. Mulama was among other leaders present who joined Mudavadi during the 43rd Annual Maragoli Cultural Festival in Vihiga County,at Mbale Grounds who included Vihiga governor Wilbur Otichillo, University Education and Research Principal Secretary Beatrice Inyangala and legislators Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya), Dickson Maungu (Luanda), Beatrice Adagala (Vihiga Woman Rep), Didmus Barasa (Kimilili) and Clement Sloya (Sabatia). “Through such a remarkable event, we can renew the call for our regional pe...

Alice Muchugi, a United Nations employee based in Kenya has been trying to wrestle her estranged husband out of his business and residential properties. This has led to the Businessman, Christopher Mathea Mukirae to seek orders from Kiambu courts and rent tribunal to restrain the bitter ex-lover from interference with his businesses pending determination of the matter. Mukirae a former police officer who is now a prominent businessman, owns several prime properties including Lulu Gardens Resort in Mugutha along the Kimbo-Kiganjo road. However the ex-wife who is said to be bitter on Mukirae’s marrying another wife after their separation and continued progress in his businesses was hell-bend to bring him down. The woman has laid claim of several of his properties including Lulu Gardens Resort which however, are on record as being properties of Christopher Mukirae. Several attempts by Alice Muchugi to obtain eviction orders from the courts have been futile. She has since been ...

Betgr8 have started operations in Kenya amid excitement among sports gamblers. The firm touts itself as one offering the ‘biggest bets and best odds’, live streaming and instant payouts. Betgr8 is the latest entrant in the sports booking industry and Kenya becomes their first port in the world. “They are now ready to penetrate the already saturated gaming market in a big way,” said a source. Their entry will definitely shake the current players.” “They have a greater capacity in terms of what incentives they can offer and that makes it very attractive to the Kenyan market,” added the source. “I have looked at their platform having gone live a few weeks ago and it is obvious that they are already hitting the numbers so it is going to be very competitive.” Few weeks since it started its operations in Kenya, their entry has been received with a lot of excitement by bettors. The Btgr8 betting website has been visited by thousands of Kenyans attracted by its offers and curiosity...

The Corporate Council for Africa convened a meeting for the private sector and government leaders on the sidelines of the US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington DC on Friday, December 16th, 2022. The meeting was graced by Kenya's President Dr William Ruto accompanied by the private sector delegates including the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) boss Richard Ngatia, KEPROBA chairman Mr Jaswinder Bedi, Safaricom Chief executive officer Peter Ndegwa and Equity Bank Group Managing Director Dr James Mwangi. Members of the Kenyan government delegation included Cabinet Secretaries, Moses Kuria (Trade and Industry), Dr Alfred Mutua (Foreign Affairs) and Prof Ndung'u Njuguna (National Treasury and Economic Planning). During the meeting, Kenya's Chamber of Commerce president Richard Ngatia managed to have a discussion with Coca Cola Vice President for Public Affairs, Communication & Sustainability for Africa Ms Patricia O...

Grant Wahl, a highly regarded soccer journalist who wrote extensively on the game, died Friday in Qatar, where he was covering the World Cup quarterfinal match between Argentina and the Netherlands. Wahl’s agent, Tim Scanlan, confirmed the death in a phone interview on Friday night. Scanlan said that Wahl had been in the press box in the closing minutes of the match when he went into acute distress. He is believed to have died, Scanlan said, at a hospital in Qatar or while he was being taken to one, after feeling unwell as the tournament proceeded. “He wasn’t sleeping well, and I asked him if he tried melatonin or anything like,” Scanlan said. “He said, ‘I just need to like relax for a bit.’” According to two New York Times journalists who were present, medical personnel performed chest compressions and other treatment for about 20 minutes before Wahl was taken out of Lusail Iconic Stadium. Wahl was in the midst of his eighth men’s World Cup, with an aggressive schedule of ...

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Youth Commander Elijah Stazo Omungala has embarked on mobilizing young people for the Azimio anti-government rallies scheduled for December 7th and December 12th, 2022. Stazo who is the Nairobi County Assembly deputy Minority Whip said he is bringing the youth on board to be part of Kenya’s third liberation which is key to their future in the country. “Am calling on the youth to turn up and be part of the movement of correcting the wrongs and dictatorial tendencies which are being committed by the current regime of President William Ruto in fighting for their future,” he said. Stazo said the youth missed an opportunity for prosperity a bright future after the country’s presidency was “taken away” from the Azimio candidate Raila Odinga at the August 9th elections saying that the former Prime Minister has their interests at heart. “As the youth let’s back Jakom in putting President Ruto’s regime on toes for the good of our futu...

Days after closing night clubs operating in residential areas, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has shifted focus to places of worship in the Kenyan capital city. In a tweet, Sakaja says that they closed nightclubs after failing to heed and adhere to the county government’s warning on noise pollution adding that the places of worship will also suffer a similar fate. "Even with the nightclubs; we didn’t start by shutting them down. We spoke to them over time and they agreed to comply but some ignored it. Then we took action," he said. Nairobians from various religions faulted Sakaja for likening places of worship to bars arguing that churches and mosques are more disciplined compared to drunk revelers. The Nairobians also noted that the church ad mosque is the first place people seek refuge in times of need. They said freedom of worship is enshrined in the Kenyan constitution and whatever Sakaja was attempting to do was illegal and will be met with stiff...

The Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), KCB Foundation, and Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) have entered into a memorandum of understanding to offer tripartite support to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and corporates in the country.   Through the partnership, MSMEs will access financial services from KCB bank, undergo capacity building and mentorship through KCB Foundation programmes, and showcase their work at targeted MSMES trade fairs and expos organized at the National and County level.   In terms of financial services, KCB will offer their products, Payment and Forex solutions, Free Account maintenance for amounts above USD 1,000 for KNCCI members, and Free cash deposits to foreign currency accounts up to US$10,000 for KNCCI members.   In terms of non-financial benefits, KCB Foundation will provide MSMEs with education on business finance, training, and partnership through 2jiajiri, Mifugo ni Mali & Agribusin...

The long row over the irregular allocation of market stalls at the Nairobi City Park market has continued to haunt the Nairobi County Markets Department Director Joyce Kyengo following a petition that has now been filed by the City Park Hawkers Development Project seeking an audience with Nairobi Governor and the adherence to the prerogative court orders that directed the that the old City Park traders be allocated spaces at the market. According to the group, city park hawkers development project whose matter was heard ex-parte a the Milimani law courts (Judicial Review No.E074 of 2021), all fingers point at the county markets director who allegedly oversaw the irregular allocation of stalls to new traders after renovations following a fire that razed down the market in 2015. In their pleadings, the hawkers' group noted that their investigations revealed that more than 650 traders including persons with disability were left out during the exercise of alloca...