3 d. ago Murkomen Warns Public Servants: “Respect the Govt or Get Sacked”

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned that no public servant should openly oppose the government, calling such conduct both illegal and unconstitutional. Speaking on Monday during the Jukwaa la Usalama Narok chapter, Murkomen stressed that public officers must respect the administration in power, regardless of their personal political opinions. “Hakuna chief, or Assistant Chief, or a police officer, atapatikana akiongea mambo against the government of the day. Hakuna. It is illegal and unconstitutional,” he said. The Interior CS maintained that political activism and partisan sloganeering have no place in public service. “Tukipata police officer anatusi rais, anaimba slogans za The post Murkomen Warns Public Servants: “Respect the Govt or Get Sacked” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Lagat: Allegations in Blogger Ojwang’s Death Case Are Baseless

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Eliud Lagat maintains that only the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has the authority to decide whether to charge him over the death of blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang, not the courts. Represented by lawyer Cecil Miller, Lagat argues that forcing the DPP to press charges against him would unlawfully override powers granted by the Constitution and set a dangerous precedent that erodes prosecutorial independence. “The petitioners’ prayer to have this court compel the DPP to prosecute the 11th Respondent is an improper attempt to take over the functions of independent institutions. This court cannot The post Lagat: Allegations in Blogger Ojwang’s Death Case Are Baseless appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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9 d. ago Magistrate Reprimands Ringtone for Taking Photos of Complainant in Karen Land Case

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has recalled a police file in a high-profile land fraud case involving gospel singer Alex Apoko, popularly known as Ringtone, and his co-accused, Alfred Juma Ayora. The two are facing charges over an alleged Ksh50 million land scam involving property in Karen said to belong to Teresia Adhiambo. During a court session, the prosecution informed trial magistrate Dolphina Alego that the DPP intends to review the criminal charges against the duo. The prosecution requested one month to complete the review process. Meanwhile, the magistrate reprimanded Ringtone after he was caught taking photos of the The post Magistrate Reprimands Ringtone for Taking Photos of Complainant in Karen Land Case appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago No Ban Yet: NACADA Calms Kenyans Over Viral Alcohol Control Proposals

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has moved to calm people’s nerves following public outrage over its latest policy recommendations on alcohol abuse control. While the sweeping reforms became public about two weeks ago, it was not until yesterday that the public let their feelings known, taking to various social media spaces to condemn some of the measures such as sale of alcohol in supermarkets, restaurants, online platforms and residential areas. The new measures are contained in the 2025 National Policy on Alcohol, Drugs, and Substance Abuse, adopted by the Cabinet on June 24. The post No Ban Yet: NACADA Calms Kenyans Over Viral Alcohol Control Proposals appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago New Conflict of Interest Law Gives EACC More Power to Police Public Officers

The government has ramped up its anti-corruption war with President William Ruto’s assent of the Conflict of Interest Bill into law. The new legislation aims to cement long-existing loopholes in public service integrity and block the misuse of office for self-enrichment. Speaking to State House Nairobi on Wednesday, President Ruto referred to the legislation as a major milestone towards restoring integrity in state bodies and ensuring taxpayer money is utilized for its purpose. “This is a very consequential moment in Kenya. We are making it much more difficult for people to take advantage of the offices they occupy,” he said. The post New Conflict of Interest Law Gives EACC More Power to Police Public Officers appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 w. ago Force must never be used as a form of extrajudicial punishment: Murkomen on new policy

NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 18 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Murkomen has issued his inaugural policy directive aimed at ending the excessive and unlawful use of force by police officers in the wake of public outcry over police violence during recent anti-government protests which have left dozens dead and hundreds maimed. The “Policy Directive No. 1 of […] The post Force must never be used as a form of extrajudicial punishment: Murkomen on new policy appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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