This archive report was first published on 12 December 2019.
Week in Review: Top Stories of the Week ¶
As we wrap up the week, we take a look at the top stories that made headlines in Kenya.
On Thursday, December 12, Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria made headlines after he publicly criticized Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru over the National Youth Service (NYS) saga.
Waiguru had earlier been accused of embezzling funds meant for the NYS, and Kuria's remarks were seen as a direct attack on her leadership.
Meanwhile, a tragic accident occurred on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway on Thursday, December 12, when two Modern Coast buses collided, resulting in the deaths of five people and injuring 62 others.
Other shocking stories of the week include the release of Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on a KSh 30 million bond, the death of a Samburu elder who refused to accept money from Deputy President William Ruto, and the murder of a Lamu chief and his deputy while they were at home.
These stories and more in our week in review.
1. Moses Kuria's Scathing Remarks to Waiguru Over NYS Saga
Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria publicly criticized Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru over the National Youth Service (NYS) saga on Thursday, December 12.
Waiguru had earlier been accused of embezzling funds meant for the NYS, and Kuria's remarks were seen as a direct attack on her leadership.
2. Five Dead, 62 Injured in Modern Coast Bus Accident
A tragic accident occurred on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway on Thursday, December 12, when two Modern Coast buses collided, resulting in the deaths of five people and injuring 62 others.
3. Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko Released on KSh 30 Million Bond
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko was released on a KSh 30 million bond on Wednesday, December 11, after he was charged with corruption-related offenses.
4. Samburu Elder Refuses Money from Deputy President William Ruto
A Samburu elder refused to accept money from Deputy President William Ruto during a visit to the area on Tuesday, December 10.
5. Lamu Chief and Deputy Murdered While at Home
A Lamu chief and his deputy were murdered while they were at home on Wednesday, December 11.
6. DP Ruto's Supporters Change Tune on BBI Report
Supporters of Deputy President William Ruto have changed their stance on the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report, with some now supporting the document.
7. KDF Officer Jailed for Assaulting Neighbor
A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer was jailed for assaulting his neighbor in Baringo County on Tuesday, December 10.
8. Kalonzo Denies Plotting with DP Ruto
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has denied plotting with Deputy President William Ruto ahead of the 2022 general elections.
9. Sonko Arraigned in Court via Ambulance
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko was arraigned in court via ambulance on Wednesday, December 11, after he was charged with corruption-related offenses.
10. Family of Man Who Drowned in Indian Ocean Demands Justice
The family of a man who drowned in the Indian Ocean while driving his car has demanded justice, claiming that his wife had been mistreating him for years.
