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Our police officers are allergic to technology

The answers were comical and ridiculous, expressing negative perception about police and technology.
By Wahome Thuku 5 years ago
Our police officers are allergic to technology
Four tested, proven strategies of dodging corruption dragnet
Four tested, proven strategies of dodging corruption dragnet
By Wahome Thuku 5 years ago
Why we feel so much let down by our leaders
Why we feel so much let down by our leaders
By Wahome Thuku 5 years ago
Population census or political headcount?
Population census or political headcount?
By Wahome Thuku 5 years ago
Miguna’s fate now draws focus on dual citizenship
Many people, even those residing abroad, had not given a thought to the details required in acquiring dual nationality.
By Wahome Thuku 6 years ago
Miguna’s fate now draws focus on dual citizenship
How mothers extort money from their children during Christmas
You are a young man (25-40) working in Nairobi
By Wahome Thuku 6 years ago
How mothers extort money from their children during Christmas
Mutunga leaves a shell of a Supreme Court, headless Judiciary
By the end of the day today, the country will not only have a shell of a Supreme Court but also a headless Judiciary.
By Wahome Thuku 8 years ago
Mutunga leaves a shell of a Supreme Court, headless Judiciary
After five years of existence, Supreme Court finds itself at crossroads
Never in its five-year history has the Supreme Court been at a legal crossroads, as it has been in the past three weeks.
By Wahome Thuku 8 years ago
After five years of existence, Supreme Court finds itself at crossroads
DP Ruto now off the hook but anxiety to linger on
Is the DP and his co-accused guilty or not guilty of the charges in events that followed the 2007-2008 post-election violence?
By Wahome Thuku 8 years ago
DP Ruto now off the hook but anxiety to linger on
The best thing Judge Philip Tunoi should do is withdraw case and quit
The legal standoff between President Uhuru Kenyatta and the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) over the investigation of judge Philip Tunoi brings to the fore a crisis that was never contemplated by the makers of the 2010 Constitution.
By Wahome Thuku 8 years ago
The best thing Judge Philip Tunoi should do is withdraw case and quit
Kenya's PEV victims want Uhuru, Muthaura probed afresh over their role in chaos
The victims also want investigations reopened against former Head of Public Service Francis Muthaura and former Police Commissioner Hussein Ali.
By Wahome Thuku 9 years ago
Kenya's PEV victims want Uhuru, Muthaura probed afresh over their role in chaos
NPSC spent Sh31m for rent of empty office
The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) spent over Sh31 million on rent for offices that have never been occupied for six months, the Auditor General’s report has revealed.
By Wahome Thuku 9 years ago
NPSC spent Sh31m for rent of empty office
'Parliament increased cost to remodel by Sh171m'
The Auditor General has queried a Sh171 million cost variation of the tender for the remodeling of the Senate chamber and Parliament offices.
By Wahome Thuku 9 years ago
'Parliament increased cost to remodel by Sh171m'
ICC rejects evidence against Kenya DP Ruto
ICC judges have rejected a document the prosecution wanted admitted as evidence to demonstrate Deputy President William Ruto's alleged involvement with a network blamed for the 2007 post-election violence.
By Wahome Thuku 9 years ago
ICC rejects evidence against Kenya DP Ruto
Local, Rwandan firms entangled in court battles over Sh2b gas deal
Two firms are embroiled in a legal battle over a $20 million (about Sh1.9 billion) gas extraction contract.
By Wahome Thuku 9 years ago
Local, Rwandan firms entangled in court battles over Sh2b gas deal
Bus companies linked to terror attacks in Kenya allowed back
Four bus companies suspended over links to terrorism can now resume business.
By Wahome Thuku 9 years ago
Bus companies linked to terror attacks in Kenya allowed back
Bensouda banks on contentious testimonies in Ruto, Sang ICC trial
The prosecution yesterday put up a strong case to have controversial witness statements admitted as evidence in the trial of Deputy President William Ruto and journalist Joshua Sang at the ICC.
By Wahome Thuku 9 years ago
Bensouda banks on contentious testimonies in Ruto, Sang ICC trial
Matemu's case resumes despite resignation
Despite the resignation of the EACC Chairman Mumo Matemu, the Supreme Court will tomorrow proceed to hear a petition challenging his appointment to the post.
By Wahome Thuku 9 years ago
Matemu's case resumes despite resignation
Suit papers on Waki envelope sent to ICC
Diplomatic channels will now be used to serve the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor with papers of a suit filed in Kenya seeking the disclosure of all the names in the famous Waki envelope.
By Wahome Thuku 9 years ago
Suit papers on Waki envelope sent to ICC
Kenya turns to African Union again over ICC cases
The Kenya government is once again seeking the intervention of the African Union in its bid to have the trial of Deputy President William Ruto at the International Criminal Court (ICC) terminated.
By Wahome Thuku 9 years ago
Kenya turns to African Union again over ICC cases
Are courts opening a can of compensation suits against State officers?
Recent decisions by the Judiciary could trigger an increase in the number of suits filed against the Government, and even private organisations.
By Wahome Thuku 9 years ago
Are courts opening a can of compensation suits against State officers?
Kenya's push for change of ICC rules now haunting Ruto
In 2013, Kenya secured concessions for its leaders to be absent during trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) but in exchange gave in to another rule that the prosecution is now using against Deputy President William Ruto.
By WAHOME THUKU 9 years ago
Kenya's push for change of ICC rules now haunting Ruto
Bensouda's headache as 'star witness' refuses to testify
International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Fatou Besouda could be headed for yet another embarrassing legal duel, this time against Deputy President William Ruto after her last witness, referred by the prosecution as ‘the star witness’, refused to testify.
By WAHOME THUKU 9 years ago
Bensouda's headache as 'star witness' refuses to testify
Court ruling on 'judgment' divides lawyers
When should a judgment be regarded as having been delivered, where a judge reads a decision and reserves the reasoning to be read at a later date?
By WAHOME THUKU 9 years ago
Court ruling on 'judgment' divides lawyers
CJ Mutunga gives guidelines on traffic fines
Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has issued directives that could drastically reduce corruption in the handling of traffic offences.
By WAHOME THUKU 9 years ago
CJ Mutunga gives guidelines on traffic fines
CID boss wants Mutua enjoined in Malili ranch case against Muthama
Law Society of Kenya (LSK) chairman Eric Mutua could be enjoined in a criminal case against Machakos Senator Johnstone Muthama and five others.
By WAHOME THUKU 9 years ago
CID boss wants Mutua enjoined in Malili ranch case against Muthama
AG Githu Muigai seeks to join Ruto's ICC case
The Government wants to be allowed to make submissions in the case against Deputy President William Ruto at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
By WAHOME THUKU 9 years ago
AG Githu Muigai seeks to join Ruto's ICC case
Sh14m graft probe against governor still under way: EACC
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is still investigating a Sh14 million corruption case against Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok.
By WAHOME THUKU 9 years ago
Sh14m graft probe against governor still under way: EACC
Wahome Mutahi family loses compensation case
The family of the late humour columnist Wahome Mutahi has lost a protracted court battle for compensation over his death.
By WAHOME THUKU 9 years ago
Wahome Mutahi family loses compensation case
MPs appeal court decision to scrap CDF
The National Assembly has now taken the fight for the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to the Court of Appeal.
By WAHOME THUKU 9 years ago
MPs appeal court decision to scrap CDF
State seeks to replace Wangusi, advertises post
After presiding over a highly controversial transition from analogue to digital television broadcasting, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) Director General Francis Wangusi could be on his way out.
By WAHOME THUKU 9 years ago
State seeks to replace Wangusi, advertises post
Governors too must step aside, says AG Githu Muigai
Attorney General Githu Muigai has supported the demand by President Uhuru Kenyatta that governors implicated in corruption should leave office temporarily, pending investigations.
By WAHOME THUKU 9 years ago
Governors too must step aside, says AG Githu Muigai
Governors plan legal battle over Uhuru graft report
The demand by President Uhuru Kenyatta that governors implicated in corruption should leave office temporarily pending probe is now the subject for legal hairsplitting.
By WAHOME THUKU 9 years ago
Governors plan legal battle over Uhuru graft report
ICC to make crucial ruling in Ruto case
The International Criminal Court (ICC) will today make a crucial decision on the way forward in the trial of Deputy President William Ruto and radio broadcaster Joshua arap Sang.
By WAHOME THUKU 9 years ago
ICC to make crucial ruling in Ruto case
ICC sets status conference for Ruto trial
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has scheduled a status conference today to discuss the way forward in the trial of Deputy President William Ruto and journalist Joshua Sang.
By WAHOME THUKU 9 years ago
ICC sets status conference for Ruto trial
SGR project faces new hiccup over contract breach
The multi-billion shilling standard gauge railway (SGR) project faces another legal hiccup, this time occasioned by a dispute over the clearing of equipment shipped into the country for the construction work.
By WAHOME THUKU 9 years ago
SGR project faces new hiccup over contract breach
Bensouda tried to corner Uhuru, claims lawyer
President Uhuru Kenyatta's summons to appear in person at the International Criminal Court (ICC) last year might have been the last act of desperation by the prosecution and The Hague-based court, his lawyer now claims.
By WAHOME THUKU 9 years ago
Bensouda tried to corner Uhuru, claims lawyer
Voters move to court to block Waititu from contesting Kabete by-election
Two voters have filed a petition at the High Court to have former Embakasi MP Ferdinand Waititu barred from contesting the Kabete Parliamentary seat.
By WAHOME THUKU 9 years ago
Voters move to court to block Waititu from contesting Kabete by-election
Waititu nomination may dig up integrity issues against him
The character of former Embakasi MP Ferdinand Waititu and his suitability to hold public office may come to the fore again, following his nomination as the Jubilee Alliance Party (JAP) flag bearer for the Kabete by-election.
By WAHOME THUKU 9 years ago
Waititu nomination may dig up integrity issues against him
Court rules LSK has no powers to summon AG
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has no legal authority to summon and censure Attorney General Githu Muigai over the conduct of his official duties, the High Court ruled.
By WAHOME THUKU 9 years ago
Court rules LSK has no powers to summon AG
Civil servants interested in politics will not have to vacate office six months to elections
Civil servants will not be required to resign from their positions six months before contesting political positions in Kenya.
By WAHOME THUKU 9 years ago
Civil servants interested in politics will not have to vacate office six months to elections
Big win for President Uhuru as ICC formally closes case
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has formally terminated the criminal case against President Uhuru Kenyatta.
By WAHOME THUKU 9 years ago
Big win for President Uhuru as ICC formally closes case
Court dismisses petition seeking to block JAP candidate from Kajiado by-election
High Court has declined to bar JAP from participating in Kajiado Central by-election.
By WAHOME THUKU 9 years ago
Court dismisses petition seeking to block JAP candidate from Kajiado by-election
I didn't write Bible verse; MP Moses Kuria defends self in hate speech case
Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria now says he is not the author of a controversial Bible verse that is the subject of a hate speech case against him.
By WAHOME THUKU 9 years ago
I didn't write Bible verse; MP Moses Kuria defends self in hate speech case
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