The Supreme Court of Kenya has upheld the nullification of the election of Harrison Kombe, the ODM MP for Magarini Constituency. The decision, initiated by a petition from UDA's Stanley Kenga Karisa, cited irregularities that substantially influenced the election outcome. Kombe has been ordered to compensate Kenga with Sh2 million, bringing an end to his tenure.
President Bola Tinubu has signed the National Anthem Bill into law, bringing back Nigeria's original national anthem from 1960, 'Nigeria we hail thee.' The original anthem replaces 'Arise oh compatriots,' which had been in use for 46 years following its adoption by the military in 1978. The change was announced during a joint session of the National Assembly, highlighting 25 years of continuous democracy.
Nhlamulo Ndlhela, spokesperson for the MK Party, recently criticized ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula, branding him as 'delusional' and 'disingenuous.' The altercation stems from accusations of election rigging aimed at the ANC, which Mbalula dismissed as unfounded. As tension escalates, the Independent Electoral Commission clarified that circulating videos only showed lawful election preparations.
The Limuru III conference kicked off with a high turnout from the Mt. Kenya region, but the absence of an organizer, Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria, was a profound talking point. His last-minute no-show has left many questioning his commitment to the conference, which attracted professionals and leaders such as Martha Karua and Jeremiah Kioni.
