Moses Kuria, the Gatundu South MP, has drawn scrutiny over billboards promoting the 6th Devolution Conference in Kirinyaga County despite not being a Council of Governors member or representing the host constituency. The five-day event, commencing on the day of publication, features his prominent imagery in locations spanning Nairobi to Kirinyaga.
A Nairobi-based MP is under investigation for alleged rental fraud, with multiple landlords in Lavington seeking unpaid debts. Reports indicate he recently requested financial assistance from a transport ministry official, claiming unpaid school fees for his daughter at an international institution, prompting the official to demand payment of 'small bills' to avoid embarrassment.
Residents in Nairobi have criticized traffic police for prolonged vehicle blockages at the University Way/Uhuru Highway roundabout, causing morning commute delays. Motorists are urging Central Police Station to ensure equitable traffic management across all routes.
A massive wildfire in Mount Kenya has raised arson suspicions, with Kenya Forest Service rangers using makeshift tools like twigs and spades to combat the blaze. The fire, which has scorched over 90,000 hectares, has necessitated intervention from the Kenya Defence Forces, Community Forest Associations, and Kenya Wildlife Service.
