Didacus Malowa

1 week ago | tuko.co.ke | Didacus Malowa

When the curtains rose on Echoes of War, a bold, student-written play by Butere Girls High School, few anticipated it would ignite a national conversation on freedom of expression, the voice of the youth, and the government's role in shaping creative discourse. Until then, Kenya’s drama festivals were largely under the radar. Suddenly, they became a focal point of political debate and social reflection.

1 week ago | tuko.co.ke | Didacus Malowa

Aden Duale’s fiery remarks on SHA resurfaced just days after his appointment as Health CS, sparking speculation he may have foreseen the reshuffle. Duale’s viral “bulldozer” clip accused estate clinics and hospitals of thriving on NHIF fraud, calling Taifa Care a game changer in the fight for universal health coverage.

1 week ago | tuko.co.ke | Didacus Malowa

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr sparked outrage with remarks on HIV in Homa Bay, which many viewed as insensitive and stigmatising His comments, made during a flag-off ceremony for youth heading to KYISA games, suggested HIV was overly normalised in the region, prompting public backlash Residents and leaders condemned the remarks, arguing they undermined years of work to reduce stigma and unfairly stereotyped the community Kilonzo later issued a public apology to Governor Gladys Wanga and Homa Bay...

1 week ago | tuko.co.ke | Didacus Malowa

Rigathi Gachagua condemned the police response to the Butere Girls’ play, accusing the government of using excessive force against students Gachagua questioned the government’s actions, comparing the brutal response to schoolgirls with the colonial government’s more restrained approach, He criticised the National Intelligence Service (NIS) for failing to prevent the escalation of the "Echoes of War" controversy Gachagua blamed government priorities, accusing security agencies of neglecting...

1 week ago | tuko.co.ke | Didacus Malowa

The High Court ordered the reinstatement of former Public Service CS Justin Muturi’s security detail, following a petition against the National Police Service and State Law Office Muturi challenged the withdrawal of his security, arguing it violated his constitutional rights, prompting urgent judicial intervention Justice Chacha Mwita issued a conservatory order, directing the IG to restore Muturi’s security until June 2025, with strict consequences for non-compliance The case will proceed...