Tag Archives: Kisumu
Court Acquits 12 Accused in Mall Corruption Case Over Lack of Evidence
Jun 08, 2025 at 06:37 PM
By Janet Nyamwamu KISUMU, June 8, 2025 A Kisumu court has acquitted all 12 accused in the long-running anti-corruption case involving the Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) retail mall project, citing insufficient evidence and inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case. Principal Magistrate Celesa Okore delivered the ruling on June 3, 2025, effectively closing Anti-Corruption Case No. […]
Bill in Limbo As Governors, MPs Tussle Over Key Roads Fund
Apr 22, 2025 at 06:16 PM
By Janet Nyanchoka The Division of Revenue Bill, a crucial piece of legislation has, for the third time, failed to pass in the National Assembly due to lack of quorum. The key contention is control of the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KERRA) kitty. Governors and parliamentarians are divided on which level of government the kitty […]
Call For Widows’ Justice As World Marks Women’s History Month
Mar 21, 2025 at 01:44 PM
By Arnold Ageta When one’s husband dies, the widow is forced to adjust to a strange new way of living. Some widows move in with their children while others live alone. Though psychologists suggest that widowhood can be a stage of greater personal control and freedom, many widows struggle to navigate this transition with dignity. […]
Kenyans told to exercise personal data protection rights
Mar 21, 2025 at 07:08 AM
By Nyang’au Araka Kenyans have been asked to exercise their rights as outlined in the data protection laws and deter misuse by organizations. The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) said that it is committed to receive complaints and conclusively investigate them. “This will lead to determinations that provide legal recourse, transparency, and promote […]
Human Rights Watch Report Reveals Police Excesses During 2023 Protests
Dec 07, 2024 at 08:27 AM
By KPC Reporter At least 31 people were killed during anti-government protests between March and July 2023, according to a report published by Human Rights Watch (HRW), recently. The victims died due to police use of unnecessary or excessive force, involving both lethal ammunition and so-called less-lethal ammunition such as rubber bullets. They include 26 […]