On Tuesday, a dramatic scene unfolded at the Parliament Buildings as two female Members of Parliament clashed in front of cameras.

A video shared with the Star captured the confrontation between Umulkheir Harun, a nominated MP from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), and Falhada Iman, an MP for the East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA). The footage shows the two MPs exchanging heated words while other female colleagues attempted, unsuccessfully, to intervene.

One of the MPs trying to break up the fight was heard calling for assistance from other legislators who were observing from a distance. Another MP urged those watching to stop recording the altercation.

The situation was eventually diffused when the Sergeant-at-Arms intervened and successfully separated the two MPs. However, even after being pulled apart, they continued to exchange insults.

Following the incident, Umulkheir expressed her regret, describing the event as unfortunate. She stated that she has reported the matter to the appropriate authorities.

“Today, an unfortunate incident occurred on the parliamentary grounds—a situation I deeply regret both as a Member of Parliament and as a mother. I have made a complaint regarding the assault to the necessary institutions,” her statement partially reads.

Umulkheir emphasized her disapproval of any misconduct, stating, “I sincerely regret this occurrence and want to stress that I do not endorse or encourage any form of misconduct. While I am not providing further comments at this time, I remain fully committed to upholding the respectful and dignified standards expected of our institution and myself, particularly as a Muslim woman.

The political environment can be challenging, but there is never an excuse for behavior that compromises the integrity of our work. I hope we can work together to create a more respectful and constructive atmosphere moving forward,” she concluded.

Angry residents have set fire to five homes owned by a notorious chang’aa brewer in Molo, Nakuru County.

This incident comes in the wake of the death of a 43-year-old man, who was reportedly involved in a confrontation at her den.

In an interview with a local radio station, community leaders, including Pastor Joel Too and former councillor Paul Tessot, voiced their anger over the persistent violence associated with the brewer’s business.

The father of the deceased criticized local chiefs for neglecting the community’s concerns.

Residents have claimed that despite their repeated complaints, law enforcement has not taken any action against the brewer.

“We are astonished that she is still in business; lives have been lost, and now we feel compelled to take matters into our own hands,” he stated.

The area chief and his deputy declined to comment following the destruction of the properties, which included the brewer’s residence.

Last year, two brothers were reportedly killed during a confrontation involving a gang that serves as her security.

Molo OCPD Tim Odingo has stated that he will look into the situation.

The United States has once again highlighted the widespread issue of bribery and extortion faced by American investors from Kenyan government officials in order to secure contracts.

Last year, Washington identified this problem as one of the primary trade obstacles with Nairobi, indicating that U.S. companies have struggled significantly in their attempts to win Kenyan government tenders, with corruption being a major factor.

In the latest 2025 National Trade Estimate (NTE) from the United States Trade Representative’s office, it is stated that corruption continues to be a major influence on the outcomes of public tenders in Kenya.

According to Jamieson Greer’s office, “Tenders are frequently not announced in a timely or transparent manner. Foreign companies, some lacking established credentials, have secured government contracts by collaborating with well-connected Kenyan firms or individuals.”

Despite Kenya’s efforts to digitize procurement processes to enhance transparency, the U.S. claims that systems like the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) are still ineffective.

Concerns regarding IFMIS include inadequate connectivity and technical capabilities in county government offices, central control outages, and security vulnerabilities that expose the system to potential manipulation and hacking, as noted by President Donald Trump’s trade advisor.

Similar to the previous year, the report also mentions that U.S. businesses have expressed frustrations over the lengthy customs clearance process in Kenya.

It describes this as a “complex and inefficient procedure” that involves “numerous steps with disjointed offices,” inconsistent application of classification and valuation decisions, and “unnecessary transit inspections.”

Additionally, the U.S. has pointed out the prevalent issue of counterfeit and pirated goods in the Kenyan market, referencing an international copyright treaty established by WIPO, a U.N. agency focused on intellectual property, in 1996.

Washington pointed out that Nairobi’s customs record-keeping system and the requirements for Import Permits are not being enforced, which adds extra costs and burdens for Americans importing products that involve intellectual property into Kenya.

This statement from the U.S. Trade Representative follows Kenya’s recent launch of the comprehensive Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) System, aimed at combating corruption in both national and county government contracts.

The e-GP system, which is integrated with the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS), is part of reforms supported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to enhance the efficiency of government procurement processes. The National Treasury expects this initiative to lead to lower costs for goods, services, and works, improved transparency, shorter procurement cycles, greater accountability, and better management of procurement information.

Kenya aims to eliminate the exploitation of suppliers and contractors by unscrupulous individuals involved in payment processing and approval of disbursements within government offices.

A 15-year-old boy is battling for his life at Litein Mission Hospital after ingesting a raw snake in Chemogoch Village, Bomet County.

This unusual event has created quite a stir in the community, leading his family to quickly transport him to the hospital, where he was placed in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

On Saturday evening, the hospital encountered an unexpected case that left the medical team in disbelief. The teenager, who sells traditional beer, was admitted after consuming a raw green snake.

Witnesses reported that some of his customers had caught and killed the snake, which he then took home. His mother was taken aback when she found him with the dead snake tucked in his pocket.

“He said, ‘Mom, wait, let me show you,’ and I screamed. He dashed to the stream, devoured the entire snake, and drank some water,” recalled Emmy Ruto, the boy’s mother.

As the effects of the snake’s venom began to manifest, villagers stepped in and rushed him to a nearby dispensary.

However, as his condition deteriorated, he was transferred to Litein Mission Hospital, where he was admitted to the ICU.

“When I tried to intervene, others told me he had been bitten by the snake. We restrained him and hurried him to the hospital,” shared John Ruto, the boy’s uncle.

After receiving intensive medical care, doctors managed to stabilize his condition.

He has since been moved from the ICU to a general ward, where he is now on the mend.

“This is an incredibly rare case. We’ve never encountered anything like it before, but he is now stable and recovering in the High Dependency Unit (HDU) after being discharged from the ICU,” stated Dr. Valentine Mbithi, a physician at Litein Mission Hospital.

The incident has left the village in disbelief, with residents wondering what could have driven the boy to eat the raw snake.

In Migori County, authorities have taken a middle-aged woman into custody for allegedly scalding her husband with hot water and subsequently assaulting him with a machete in Kadar-Posi village, Uriri.

According to North Kanyamkago area chief Silvance Owiti, the incident occurred on Saturday night around 9 p.m., when Emilly Otieno attacked her husband, Evance Odhiambo, inflicting severe burns and cuts.

Owiti reported that the suspect first doused her husband with hot water before grabbing a machete and striking him multiple times on the head and other areas of his body.

Neighbors quickly transported the injured man to Migori Level Four Hospital, where he is currently receiving medical care, while the suspect remains in police custody.

“We are still trying to determine the reasons behind the attack, but initial investigations suggest that the woman may have acted out of jealousy upon hearing rumors of her husband’s plans to take a second wife,” the chief stated.