Kenyans will be forced to compensate six judges Sh126 million for violation of their rights following the refusal by President Uhuru Kenyatta to appoint them as recommended by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) in 2019. Judges Odunga, Muchelule, Korir, and Prof Ngugi were previously high court judges, while Justices Omange and Makori previously served as magistrates before their elevation. The six judges were eventually appointed to their current positions by President William Ruto in September 2022 after a three-year wait. President Kenyatta rejected the six judges citing integrity concerns, but did not reveal the details. Justice Mwita said by casting aspersions on the integrity of the judges, President Kenyatta put their reputation on the line.

October 08, 2024 11:44 UTC

The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), at the premier of the Deadpool v Wolverine movie launched a nationwide competition for the winners to fly to Port Moresby for a private screening of the movie. The lucky winners were flown into Port Moresby on Friday, October 5th and Saturday, October 6th, 2024. The winner (1 per city/town) was to bring three (3) of his/her friends with a full VIP experience inclusive of accommodation, meals and exclusive Coca-Cola merchandise. The five (5) winning from Coca-Cola X Marvel’s collect and win competition, #ASSEMBLEYOURWINNERS are:

October 08, 2024 11:33 UTC

Political activist Morara Kebaso has been arrested, again, barely days after the courts cleared him of charges that saw him arrested less than a fortnight ago. He said his abductors, whom he suspects were police officers, questioned him on the ongoing impeachment of Mr Gachagua and his tweets on the subject. In the tweets, under the hashtag #KufaDerevaKufaMakanga Mr Rono had called for the removal of both Mr Gachagua and his boss, President William Ruto. Mr Gachagua claimed that the National Intelligence Service (NIS) was responsible for the abductions, which escalated during the recent anti-government demonstrations. That is what has happened and I have commended because I am a truthful person,” Mr Gachagua said.

October 08, 2024 11:26 UTC

— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) October 6, 2024Never hated a sports team more in my life than this Miami team — ‍⬛ (@704_Andrew) October 6, 2024Oh, this is delicious. Whether it’s Catholics vs. Convicts or Woke vs. Coke (more like Choke vs. Coke), the nation needs Miami to be its villain. Cal fans throwing stuff at the Miami Hurricane football team pic.twitter.com/44nTFoMMdp — Caneville (@caneville305) October 6, 2024I bet the Calgorithim didn’t predict those projectiles. We WANT you to stay up past your bedtimes to root against Miami football. And they don’t care that you hate Miami - they care that you’re making the Miami Hurricanes a trending topic at 3 in the friggin morning.

October 08, 2024 11:18 UTC

Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo now says Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is not remorseful over his utterances which are part of the impeachment charges he is facing. Speaking during the motion’s debate at the National Assembly on Tuesday, Amollo added that Gachagua is not a man looking to change. "I am convinced, having listened to DP Gachagua that he is not remorseful, he is not sorry for his utterances, and he is not prepared to change,” he said. “I have never talked about sharing resources, I have been talking about power sharing. For people to get what they deserve in sharing power according to this agreement,” Gachagua said.

October 08, 2024 11:11 UTC





Mr Gachagua is from the populous Western side and those salivating for the plum position from his backyard argue the seat is currently theirs and must remain there. He, like Mr Gachagua, hails from Nyeri County. According to Mbeere North MP Mr Geoffrey Ruku, the leaders argued that the absence of a centralized representative had hindered efforts to advance the region’s agenda. Nominated senator Esther Okenyuri however, warned against preempting the outcome of the impeachment against Mr Gachagua. Whether or not the President will reorganize his administration will depend on the outcome of the impeachment,” Ms Okenyuri said.

October 08, 2024 10:56 UTC

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has rejected a request by Tetu MP Geoffrey Wandeto to withdraw his signature in support of a motion to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Wetang’ula, while addressing MPs during debate on the impeachment motion said he had received a letter from Wandeto purporting to withdraw his signature. “I received a letter from Geofrrey Wandeto purporting to withdraw his signature. Once you append your signature to a Special Motion, you have crossed the rubicon and you cannot withdraw that signature,” he stated. The National Assembly currently has 345 members, 4 members shy of the constitutional 349 occupants.

October 08, 2024 10:37 UTC

BY CYRUS OMBATIActivist Morara Kebaso has allegedly been arrested from his Kahawa Sukari office. Morara claimed that he was arrested over claims of disrupting the public participation event on the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua last Friday. His lawyer Pareno Solonka alleged that Morara was bundled into this Subaru and driven away. Morara's wife, Mercy Morara, also alleged that he had been arrested, stating on X social media, "They have arrested @MoraraKebasoSnr again." Morara, who had attended the public participation on the special motion seeking to impeach Gachagua, was forced to leave after he was attacked.

October 08, 2024 10:35 UTC

A Virginia superintendent is suing the schools board that fired him claiming he was drummed out of his job for promoting Christianity in his spare time. The Growing Pains actor was the star attraction at a book fair Taylor sponsored on school property to promote Christian books for children that 'reinforce biblically-based, foundational values'. 'This letter is to inform you that Spotsylvania County School Board believes it has sufficient cause to terminate your employment with Spotsylvania County Public Schools with cause,' the board told him. Nicole Cole found herself in court accused of slamming a door into fellow board member Lisa Phelps during a May 20 meeting and tripping her up. Judge Gene Woolard dismissed the case at Spotsylvania General District Court as he admonished the board for its conduct.

October 08, 2024 10:28 UTC

President William Ruto has written to all African Heads of State on Kenya’s bid for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC). Mr Odinga is facing Djibouti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mahmoud Youssouf, former Mauritius Foreign Minister Anil Kumarsingh Gayan, and his former Madagascar counterpart Richard James Randriamandrato. Dr Sing’oei said their projections indicate that Mr Odinga remains ahead of the pack. “Raila Odinga and the president had a meeting with several Heads of State in New York. Dr Sing’oei pointed out that during the UNGA summit, he hosted Principal and Permanent Secretaries from the East African Community countries which resolved to support Kenya’s campaigns.

October 08, 2024 10:20 UTC

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October 08, 2024 10:02 UTC

VIENTIANE: The Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) has begun in the capital of Laos, preceding the opening ceremony of the 44th and 45th Asean Summits and Related Summits, which will be held at the National Convention Centre (NCC) on Oct 9. ALSO READ: Asean investment forum highlights growth opportunitiesForeign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and Foreign Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin are leading the Malaysian delegation. Later in the evening, Tengku Zafrul will attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) Special Reception at the Asean Summit 2024, focusing on enabling Asean's digital future. Additionally, Malaysian ambassador to Laos, Edi Irwan Mahmud, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to arrive in Vientiane on Tuesday evening. Laos, as the 2024 ASEAN chair, will hand over the post to Malaysia during the closing ceremony of the Summits on Oct 11.

October 08, 2024 09:54 UTC

Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang'ula has censured Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for addressing the grounds for his impeachment a day before the debate and voting at the Nationa Assembly. Wetang'ula, who rebuked the action on Tuesday, said the DP should have waited to air his defence before the National Assembly. "Noting that the special motion is scheduled for debate and voting today, I believe that the Deputy President ought to have exercised restraint and refrained from holding the press interview," Wetangula said. 85 which prohibits members of this House from anticipating debate of a motion for which notice has been given. The Deputy President denied all allegations levelled against him as he further explained his source of wealth, which has been included as evidence of his involvement in graft.

October 08, 2024 09:48 UTC

Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto's administration of State-sponsored abductions and extra-judicial killings, that they had vowed would never be sanctioned. Abductions and extra-judicial killings, he said, were unconstitutional, and “I will never support them.”President Ruto has consistently insisted there were no abductions despite recorded public cases of the kidnappings. “President William Ruto at one time when he was DP criticized the then Director of Intelligence service. This I learnt from my boss when he was the deputy president,” the DP added. He said that despite being the deputy president, he enjoys constitutional rights in the Bill of Rights on the freedom of speech.

October 08, 2024 09:17 UTC

Retired footballer Jason Kelce is one-half of the Kelce brothers, known for their National Football League (NFL) exploits. Consequently, curious netizens are eager to find out, "Where does Jason Kelce live?" So, where does Jason Kelce live? Photo: Mitchell LeffSource: Getty ImagesFrequently asked questionsWhat town does Jason Kelce live in? Final wordWhere does Jason Kelce live?

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