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Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has ignited a national conversation after proposing to remove the two-term limit for Kenyan governors His suggestion has been met with significant public reaction, with many Kenyans weighing in on the future of devolved governance. He claimed that governors spend their first term "bootlicking" and the second "looting." His argument suggests that by removing the term limit, leaders would be forced to focus on service delivery and not survival. Maybe Kenya should scrap term limits for governors. Why cap leadership for young, capable leaders at 10 years? First 5 years are spent bootlicking, next 5 looting. What if removing the limit made them focus on service, not survival? Just think about it,” Olekina suggested. This is not the first time the debate has been raised. The current law, outlined in Article 180(7) of the Constitution, strictly limits a governor to two terms. In the past, other lawmakers have proposed similar changes, with some...

  Members of Parliament have called for a special audit of the National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK) owing to its partnership with Rubis Energy Kenya. During a session with NOCK officials on Thursday, the Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy aired grave concerns regarding the corporation's operations, citing a "lack of transparency." “The National Oil Corporation is no longer a going concern. We are staring at a dead agency that can neither meet salaries nor sustain operations,” Pokot South MP David Pkosing, who chairs the committee, declared.  The committee now wants the Auditor-General to conduct a Special Audit into the corporation’s dealings, focusing on the circumstances under which Rubis Energy was brought in as a strategic partner.“We must interrogate whether bringing in Rubis without equity participation was the best solution, or just another short-term fix that exposes the Corporation and taxpayers to greater risk,” Pkosing emphasized....

  An Eldoret court has for the fifth time halted the hearing of a case involving the killing of slain Kenyan marathoner Agnes Tirop after the prime suspect Ibrahim Rotich skipped the proceedings again. Eldoret presiding judge Robert Wanada has reprimanded police officers attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) homicide unit for failing to produce the suspected fugitive in court. Wananda expressed frustrations and anger over the slow pace being taken by DCI officers to track down the suspect and produce him before his court to facilitate the speedy hearing and determination of the murder case.Ibrahim Rotich was released on a Ksh. 500,000 cash bail by the same judge two years ago after his application to be freed on bail/bond was allowed. The Judge released Rotich on cash bail with attached conditions among them that he should not set foot in Iten town, Elgeyo Marakwet County, where the murder of the slain athlete took place. Justice Wananda barred Rotich from le...

  The 97th Kenya National Music Festivals officially kicked off in Meru County, with students showcasing their creativity and cultural heritage. Speaking at the opening ceremony held at Meru School, Governor Isaac Mutuma warmly welcomed participants , emphasising the festival's significance in promoting local culture, youth empowerment, and national development. "It is both an honour and a great privilege for Meru County to host the 2025 edition of the Kenya National Music Festivals, a celebration of rich culture, creativity, and youthful brilliance," Governor Mutuma declared. "Today, Meru comes alive with the sounds of our national soul, the beat of tradition, the vibrancy of youth, and the spirit of unity. For our young performers, your stage is here. Your time is now. Shine with confidence, sing your truth, dance your heritage, speak your soul." Beyond artistic expression, Governor Mutuma highlighted the festival's critical role in driving economic growth...

  Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwour, popularly known as Jalang’o, has called for a mandatory policy requiring all public servants to use public hospitals. Jalang'o began his address by commending a motion moved by Hon. Sabina Chege. He stressed that for leaders  to effectively advocate for public institutions , they must also benefit from them. "You cannot fight for something fully when you don't get benefits from it... for us to now start allocating more money to our public institutions like the hospitals, we as leaders must start using the public hospitals,”  Jalang’o said. He pointed out that facilities like Kenyatta National Hospital provide excellent services, but leaders often opt for private hospitals due to their insurance coverage. To address this, Jalang'o proposed a two-pronged approach. He suggested that using public hospitals should be a mandatory requirement for public servants. He also proposed a change to government insurance  covers . "Let it be mandator...