The Pressman, Kenya

By Greenspan Dulo Nairobi, Kenya  July 29, 2026 Questions continue to emerge over the manner in which traffic laws are enforced around the Nyayo Footbridge along Mombasa Road, with members of the public calling for a greater focus on prevention rather than punishment. The debate centres on whether police officers and officials from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) should actively prevent pedestrians from crossing beneath the footbridge or allow them to commit the offence before taking enforcement action. Several pedestrians interviewed expressed concern that officers are often positioned near the footbridge waiting for people to cross at ground level before apprehending them. Some alleged that instead of directing pedestrians to use the footbridge, enforcement officers only intervene after the offence has been committed. Some members of the public further alleged that, in certain instances, suspects are asked to pay money in exchange for their release instead...

​ By Greenspan Dulo  July 28, 2026 Kenyatta University has ushered in a new chapter of leadership following the appointment of Prof. John Okumu as its substantive Vice-Chancellor , effective July 27, 2026. Prof. Okumu becomes the seventh Vice-Chancellor of Kenyatta University, succeeding Prof. Paul Wainaina and taking charge of one of Kenya’s leading institutions of higher learning. The appointment was announced by University Council Chairperson Prof. Clara Momanyi at the university’s Main Campus. Kenyatta University’s Vice-Chancellors through the years Prof. Peter Gacii – First Vice-Chancellor Prof. George Eshiwani Prof. Olive M. Mugenda – 2006–2016 Prof. Paul K. Wainaina Prof. Waceke Wanjohi – Acting Vice-Chancellor during Wainaina’s suspension Prof. Paul K. Wainaina – Returned to office and served until 2026 Prof. John Okumu – Appointed substantive Vice-Chancellor, effective July 27, 2026 KU’s official historical records confirm Prof. Peter Gacii as the inst...

​ By Greenspan Dulo July 23, 2026 Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado , his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo , and former Migori County Clerk Caspal Obiero have been found guilty of the 2018 murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno . In a landmark judgment delivered on Thursday, High Court Judge Cecilia Githua ruled that the prosecution had proved the murder charge against the three accused beyond reasonable doubt after hearing evidence from 52 witnesses over nearly eight years. Following the conviction, the court cancelled their bond and ordered that they be remanded in custody pending mitigation and sentencing.  Background The murder of Sharon Otieno shocked the nation in September 2018. The 26-year-old Rongo University student, who was reportedly pregnant, was abducted after leaving a meeting at a hotel in Rongo. Her body was discovered a day later in a thicket near Kodera Forest in Homa Bay County with multiple stab wounds. Her unborn baby also died. The ca...

​ By Greenspan Dulo  July 23, 2026 Kenya has taken a major step in modernising its security and criminal justice systems following the launch of the Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS–ABIS Version 5) and the official handover of an international accreditation certificate to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations’ (DCI) Forensic Evidence Management Unit (FEMU). Speaking during the launch at the DCI Headquarters on Thursday, Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration Kipchumba Murkomen described the milestone as a significant shift from traditional policing to a modern, science-driven and technology-powered justice system. Murkomen announced that the new biometric platform will dramatically improve service delivery by reducing the processing time for Police Clearance Certificates from up to 14 days to just 24 hours. The upgraded system also expands Kenya’s biometric records capacity from 2 million to 10 million records while increasing daily fingerprin...

​ By Greenspan Dulo NAIROBI, Kenya | July 22, 2026 Global technology company Zoho has partnered with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) to accelerate digital transformation and support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Kenya. The partnership, unveiled during Zoholics Kenya 2026 in Nairobi, will see eligible KNCCI members receive KSh65,000 in Zoho Wallet Credits to access more than 60 cloud-based business applications designed to streamline business operations. Zoho said the collaboration will also provide SMEs with onboarding support, product training, and digital skills programmes to help businesses adopt technology and improve productivity. Zoho Kenya Country Head Veerakumar Natarajan said Kenya remains one of the company’s fastest-growing markets, driven by increasing adoption of digital technologies and artificial intelligence. KNCCI Nairobi Chairman Dr. James Mwaura said the partnership will give members access to world-cl...

​ By Greenspan Dulo Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Attorney General Hon. Dorcas A. Oduor has officially launched the Multi-Sectoral Committee on Legislative Reform and Alignment, a new initiative aimed at reviewing and updating Kenya’s laws to ensure they fully comply with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. Speaking during the launch at the Attorney General’s Chambers in Nairobi on Wednesday, Oduor said the committee was established to address long-standing inconsistencies in the country’s legal framework, where several laws declared unconstitutional by the courts remain on the statute books due to the lack of legislative action. She noted that while court rulings invalidate unconstitutional provisions, Parliament and the Executive remain responsible for amending or repealing the affected laws. According to the Attorney General, the failure to align legislation has created legal uncertainty, delayed government implementation, increased constitutional disputes, and affected efficient service...

​ By Greenspan Dulo NAIROBI, July 21, 2026 – President William Ruto has appointed former Police Spokesperson Charles Owino as Kenya’s new Government Spokesperson, replacing Dr. Isaac Mwaura in a move that has immediately sparked fresh political debate over the composition of the Kenya Kwanza administration. Owino, a seasoned communications professional and former police spokesperson, now assumes the role of the government’s chief public communicator at a time when President Ruto’s broad-based government continues to reshape the country’s political landscape. The appointment comes just a day after Dr. Mwaura addressed a press conference in his capacity as Government Spokesperson, making the transition one of the most unexpected changes in recent weeks. Beyond the communication role, Owino’s appointment has generated widespread discussion in political circles. Supporters of the broad-based arrangement view the move as part of President Ruto’s strategy to strengthen his administrat...