Nairobiwire

6 days ago | nairobiwire.com | Richard Kamau

In a landmark move that signals Kenya’s renewed commitment to inclusion and human rights, President William Ruto on Thursday signed into law the transformative Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2024. The signing ceremony, held at State House Nairobi, concluded a determined two-year legislative journey and ushered in a new chapter for the protection and empowerment of persons with disabilities (PWDs).

6 days ago | nairobiwire.com | Richard Kamau

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has fired back at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, accusing him of arrogance and a sense of political entitlement. The fierce exchange followed remarks Sifuna made during an appearance on Citizen TV’s Daybreak on Thursday, May 8, which Salasya claims disrespected him. Taking to social media, Salasya asserted that he deserved respect from the ODM Secretary General, whom he criticized for riding on the coattails of party leader Raila Odinga to achieve political success.

6 days ago | nairobiwire.com | Richard Kamau

Businessman Philip Aroko has linked Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga to his dramatic summoning by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), alleging political interference in the investigation into the killing of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were. Aroko, who reported to DCI headquarters in Nairobi on Wednesday night, firmly denied having any involvement in the MP’s murder. He emphasized his willingness to cooperate with detectives and clear his name.

6 days ago | nairobiwire.com | Richard Kamau

Investigators probing the assassination of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were have uncovered critical leads that are rapidly advancing the case. A suspicious phone call made just hours before the MP’s death and the recovery of the murder weapon have emerged as pivotal breakthroughs in the ongoing investigation.

6 days ago | nairobiwire.com | Richard Kamau

The government has launched a major push to formally recognize and empower skilled workers in the informal sector, aiming to certify over 15 million artisans through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme. This initiative, led primarily by TVET institutions, seeks to validate the skills of millions of workers—many of whom have never set foot in a formal classroom but have mastered trades through hands-on experience.