Victor Abuso

1 week ago | theafricareport.com | Victor Abuso

Kenya’s judiciary has requested the arrest and investigation of one of the country’s most prominent lawyers, Ahmednasir Abdullahi, following a barrage of public attacks against Supreme Court judges whom he accuses of corruption and incompetence. Abdullahi, known both for his legal acumen and flamboyant public persona, has in recent months stepped up his criticism of the judiciary, claiming that the Supreme Court is “the most corrupt institution in Kenya”.

2 weeks ago | theafricareport.com | Victor Abuso

Thousands of health workers employed under Kenya’s flagship Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme face an uncertain future as a funding standoff erupts between the national and county governments. The Ministry of Health says it will hand over responsibility for these workers to county administrations from 1 July. Governors have pushed back, citing budgetary constraints and warning of a looming crisis if the move goes ahead.

2 weeks ago | theafricareport.com | Victor Abuso

Kipchumba Murkomen, Kenya’s interior cabinet secretary, has accused Rigathi Gachagua of reckless incitement following claims that the government is plotting to assassinate the former deputy president. “We’ll arrest you for incitement to violence. You are not untouchable,” Murkomen said, describing Gachagua’s remarks as “dangerous and inflammatory”. Africa Insights Wake up to the essential with the Editor's picks.

3 weeks ago | theafricareport.com | Victor Abuso

Standing before a crowd of jubilant supporters in Nairobi Thursday to launch his new Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), Kenya’s former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua wasn’t just announcing a break with President William Ruto’s ruling coalition. He was firing the opening salvo in what could become one of the most consequential political realignments ahead of the 2027 general election.

3 weeks ago | theafricareport.com | Victor Abuso

Kithure Kindiki’s role as Kenya’s deputy president faces a legitimacy crisis after the Court of Appeal ruled that the High Court bench that cleared his swearing-in following Rigathi Gachagua’s 2024 impeachment was improperly constituted. In a judgment delivered on 9 May, the appellate court in Nairobi found that Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu acted outside her constitutional mandate by appointing a three-judge bench to hear Gachagua’s petitions opposing Kindiki’s assumption of office.