Tiaty MP Kamket and Data Commissioner Kassait Lose 13-Year-Old Son: Tiaty Member of Parliament William Kamket and his wife, first Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait, are grieving the loss of their 13-year-old son, Bill Ballot, who passed away on Tuesday, March 17. President William Ruto has sent his condolences to the grieving couple on the passing of their son, Bill Ballot Kassait Junior. The young boy passed away on Tuesday, March 17. Gachagua Refutes Murder Allegations in Two Separate Deaths: Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has refuted allegations linking him to the death of blogger Maureen Kinyua, stating she died in a road accident. The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) has officially denied issuing a statement that falsely implicated former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in the murder of a university student, Regina Wairimu. Separately, Gachagua has stated that the 2027 general election cannot be rigged, citing changes in vote counting procedures, while also accusing President William Ruto of hoarding national identity cards. Flood Death Toll Rises to 71 Across Kenya: The death toll from floods across Kenya has tragically risen to 71, with five new fatalities reported in Nairobi, Eastern, and the Coast regions. Over 150 families in Bungoma County have received much-needed aid from the Red Cross following devastating floods. In a related tragedy, two young men visiting Nairobi seeking work have died after a building collapse in Blue Estate, Shauri Moyo, with their bodies discovered by rescue teams. President Ruto and Former Deputy Gachagua Trade Sharp Remarks: The political animosity between President William Ruto and his former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua has escalated into verbal exchanges, with both leaders trading sharp remarks over the past two days. In a separate development, Kenya's political landscape saw another charged exchange as President William Ruto and opposition leaders engaged in public verbal altercations, trading sharp insults and disrespect. Meanwhile, an editorial in The Standard titled "The Bold Standard: Unpresidential" has criticized recent actions and pronouncements by the President, adding to the heated political atmosphere. Kikuyu Residents Protest Security Situation For Second Time: Normal activities in Thogoto, Kikuyu were disrupted as hundreds of residents, alongside the family of Victor Karani, protested for the second time over the prevailing security situation. Demonstrations had previously erupted in Thogoto following escalating insecurity and the controversial death of Victor Karani. Separately, Nyatike County has been placed under curfew following a series of attacks, while fresh clashes have erupted along the border of Kisumu and Kericho counties, resulting in one death. In Meru, pastors from Tigania East conducted special prayers following bandit attacks. Kenyan Police Return From Haiti as Chad Prepares to Take Over Security Mission: The second contingent of over 200 Kenyan police officers has returned home from Haiti, successfully concluding their deployment with the Multinational Security Support Mission. A batch of 215 Kenyan officers arrived back in Nairobi on Tuesday evening. Chad is preparing to take over their role in a restructured security mission, with the UN revealing African replacements for the Kenyan contingent. Deputy President Kindiki Defends Ruto Against Critics, Vows to Confront Opposition: Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has publicly defended President William Ruto against critics labeling him 'unpresidential', urging them to focus on their own agendas rather than personal attacks. Kindiki has also declared a firm stance against the opposition, vowing to dismantle their 'lies and propaganda' and confront them 'eyeball to eyeball.' These statements come amid a growing political feud where President Ruto and former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i have traded sharp personal barbs about eating habits and physical appearance. Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado to Learn Fate in Sharon Otieno Murder Case: Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his two co-accused will learn their fate on May 29, 2026, in the murder case of Sharon Otieno. Meanwhile, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a court assistant in Mombasa for allegedly soliciting and receiving a bribe to obstruct justice. The Employment and Labour Relations Court has temporarily halted a directive by the Public Service Commission (PSC) that raised the mandatory retirement age for university lecturers and researchers to 70 years. 44,000 Junior Secondary School Teachers Face Uncertain Future: The employment of approximately 44,000 Junior Secondary School interns is in jeopardy following a recent court ruling declaring the intern teacher program unconstitutional. The fate of these teachers in junior schools now hangs in the balance, casting a shadow of uncertainty over these educators. Separately, for the first time, junior secondary students are participating in the Kenya Science Fair, marking a significant milestone for the Competency-Based Curriculum. Meanwhile, Kenya's education system is facing scrutiny as parents grapple with an escalating fee burden. Kenya Tea Sector Faces Export Challenges Amid Gulf Tensions: Kenya's vital tea sector is facing significant challenges due to escalating Gulf tensions, which are disrupting export routes and driving down prices at the Mombasa tea auction. A new Global Hunger Index report has revealed a high level of hunger in Kenya, with 37 percent of Kenyans facing a hunger crisis. Standard Chartered Kenya has reported a 40 percent drop in its net profit, falling to Sh12.4 billion, while Equity Group announced a record-breaking profit of Sh75.5 billion for 2025. The government has also announced a halt to the construction of NYS houses within Karura Forest following environmental concerns.
