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Why DPP is opposing Waitutu's bid to lower bail terms

The Director of Public Prosecutions on Monday opposed a fresh bid by jailed former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu seeking to lower his Sh53 million cash bail.
By Nancy Gitonga 2026-02-17 08:10:00
Travellers at JKIA were on Monday met with confusion, delays and cancellations after aviation workers industrial action paralysed operations at the country’s main gateway.
By Maryann Muganda 2026-02-17 08:00:00
Sadness engulfed the family of Vincent Ayomo Otieno, 28, who was shot dead by police while walking home from work in Kitengela during the chaos that rocked Linda Mwananchi rally.
By Juliet Omelo And Peterson Githaiga 2026-02-17 06:00:00
Rains expected in Nairobi, Western, Central, Nyanza and Rift Valley as dry conditions persist in northern regions, Met Department says; temperatures to rise to 30 degrees and fall to 10 degrees.
By Denis Omondi 2026-02-16 19:42:03
Edwin Sifuna-led ODM faction condemns killing of Vincent Ayomo during their Linda Mwananchi rally in Kitengela yesterday, to pursue justice for family.
By Denis Omondi 2026-02-16 17:51:15
Gender CS Hanna Cheptumo condems secret filming and sharing of intimate images of women by Russian national; says move amounts to violation of privacy and personal dignity, calls for investigations.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-02-16 16:03:00
The National Youth Council (NYC) and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) have signed a two-year deal to counter youth-driven election violence and hate speech across 47 counties.
By David Njaaga 2026-02-16 14:54:04
Operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have been disrupted after aviation workers commenced industrial action on Monday morning despite a court injunction blocking the strike.
By David Njaaga 2026-02-16 13:48:40
The Transport Workers Union - Kenya (TAWU) has issued a 21-day strike notice to Turkish Airlines over a stalled Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
By David Njaaga 2026-02-16 12:37:15
Following their refusal to be addressed by junior officers, the talks were rescheduled for Friday.
By Mate Tongola 2026-02-16 11:41:25
The US government has stated that Kenya holds the sovereign power to go through with the Sh322 billion health deal agreed between the two countries last year.
By Mercy Kahenda 2026-02-16 10:51:47
Kenya's embassy in Moscow has cautioned citizens against travelling to Russia through unverified recruitment channels after receiving reports of nationals trapped in exploitative conditions.
By David Njaaga 2026-02-16 10:13:38