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Former Chief Justice David Maraga was on Monday arrested alongside eight other protesters during a demonstration along Lang’ata Road opposing the alleged construction of a parking facility on a section of Nairobi park land. The group was protesting against what they claim is a plan to convert approximately 88 acres of the park into a parking space without adequate public participation. UGM Party Leader David Maraga during his arrest on June 8,2026/Screengrab  According to the demonstrators, the proposed development threatens one of Nairobi’s key green spaces and raises concerns about the protection of public land.  They argue that the project is being undertaken without sufficient public consultation, contrary to constitutional requirements. The protesters maintains that they had gathered peacefully to voice their opposition to the alleged conversion of part of the park into a parking facility and to demand transparency regarding the project.  David Maraga UGM Party Leade...

Rongai MP Aspirant Seeks Apology, Sh50 Million Over Alleged Circumcision Remarks Rongai parliamentary aspirant Mercy Chebet Chelel has demanded a public apology, retraction, and Sh50 million in damages from fellow aspirant Tonny Kipkurui Wendot over remarks she alleges that she could not hold a political seat because she had not undergone circumcision. According to a demand letter, the statements allegedly made in the Kalenjin language were defamatory and discriminatory, questioning her suitability to contest for the Rongai parliamentary seat based on circumcision-related cultural considerations. "Targeting aspirants that they cannot contest because they have never been circumcised,Who has tested whether she's circumcised or she's not?"lawyer asked. Rongai legislator aspirant Mercy Cheney Chelel with his lawyer Danstan Omari during a press briefing outside Milimani courts on June 4,2026./reporter  Through her lawyers led by advocate Danstan Omari, Chelel claims the re...

Kenya Buildcon 2026 Opens Exhibition Space Booking Ahead of June Expo The 3rd Edition Kenya Buildcon International Expo 2026 will be held from June 11–13 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi. Construction, renewable energy, and wood industry players have been invited to secure exhibition space for the 3rd Edition of the Kenya Buildcon International Expo 2026, scheduled for June 11–13 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi. The three-day event is expected to bring together exhibitors, investors, manufacturers, and industry experts from Kenya and abroad, providing a platform to showcase innovative solutions, technologies, and products across the built environment and energy sectors. The 3rd Edition Kenya Buildcon International Expo 2026 will be held from June 11–13 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi. Organisers say the expo aims to strengthen business linkages within the construction and allied industries, while also accelerating the adoption of modern and sustainable practices. Key focus a...

A Nairobi court ordered the continuation of a criminal case against a company director accused of stealing more than sh356 million from a company where he served in a senior management role. Milimani Chief Magistrate Rose Ndombi dismissed an application by the prosecution seeking to withdraw the case against Honey Khatwani, a director of Oki General Trading Limited, saying the grounds presented were insufficient to warrant the termination of proceedings. According to the charge sheet, Khatwani is accused of stealing sh356,711,174.40 belonging to the company between January 2020 and June 2024.  Honey Khatwani during a court proceedings on June 2,2026/Reporter  The prosecution alleges the funds came into his possession through his position as a director. He has denied the charges. The State had asked the court to discontinue the matter under Section 87(a) of the Criminal Procedure Code, arguing that the dispute had also been pursued through civil litigation and that discussions ...