Fredrick Ooko
23 Articles
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Nakuru: Court declares crime of 'subversion' unconstitutional, rules it limits freedom of expression
Justice Samwel Mohochi ruled that section 77 (1) and (3) of the Penal Code are a relic of the colonial legacy which limits freedom of expression through the vaguely worded offence of subversion to suppress dissent.
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Dennis Onsarigo resigns from Nyamira Chief of Staff job, cites lack of toilets, internal sabotage
Onsarigo discloses that his attempts to meet Governor Nyaribo to discuss issues affecting the County were not granted.
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Defiance of court orders: How President Ruto could be following in Uhuru's footsteps
President Ruto's first order of business after swearing-in was to appoint six Court of Appeal Judges that his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta had declined to appoint on grounds that there were adverse reports against them from the intelligence service.He said then that he will do anything within his powe...
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'You let Kenyans down,' Ababu Namwamba apologises after KBC fails to air Harambee Stars match
Namwamba, who took to his X account (formerly Twitter), blasted KBC for letting Kenyan fans down by failing to screen the game that was played at the Stade de Franceville on Friday evening.
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Mombasa Governor Nassir restricts movement of heavy vehicles on major roads
The Governor said the move aims at reducing traffic congestion during peak hours in the Coastal city.The directive comes at a time the Coastal city has been grappling with heavy traffic snarl-ups.
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If Raila can't control his supporters, he will not escape Hague - Charles Owino
Owino wants Raila to come out and address his supporters to stop barricading roads and vandalizing properties during the anti-government protests.
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Is Raila’s 10 million signature drive to oust President Ruto a pipe dream?
While announcing the commencement of the signature drive at Kamukunji grounds in Nairobi on Friday, July 7, 2023, Odinga said the exercise is meant to withdraw delegated powers to elected leaders that would then culminate into a referendum to impeach President Ruto. ...
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Fixing the economy is not like brewing coffee, give us time - Mudavadi tells Kenyans
Mudavadi said the cost of living turnaround is not like “brewing an instant coffee” hence Kenyans should give the government time to fix the economic turmoil.He blamed former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s government for battering the economy by over borrowing to pay old debt.
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We will pass the Finance Bill, Gov’t does not lose - MP Sylvanus Osoro says
Osoro said that initiatives by the government of the day must always pass, hence even the Finance Bill will sail through easily.The remarks come days after Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei dismissed public outcry and said Parliament will pass the proposed Finance Bill in its entirety.