By BRIAN MUSYOKA 

According to the school's principal, Paul Mwaniki, the bus lost control, veered off the road, and overturned on a section currently under construction. 

The accident left several students with injuries of varying severity. Mwaniki said the bus was carrying 41 students and three teachers at the time of the incident. Of the students on board, 23 sustained injuries. Eighteen were treated and discharged at Kiritiri Level 4 Hospital, while five others were referred to Embu Level 5 Hospital for specialized treatment.

Witnesses at the scene alleged that the road surface had become slippery after water was spilled by a contractor undertaking construction works along the stretch, possibly contributing to the crash.

Emergency responders, police officers, and members of the public swiftly mobilized to rescue the students from the wreckage. The injured were rushed to nearby health facilities for treatment.

Authorities have launched investigations to establish the exact cause of the accident.

School officials and local leaders later visited some of the injured students as concerns mounted over safety on the busy road, which is currently undergoing construction.

By BRIAN MUSYOKA 

The riders, drawn from different parts of Embu County, disrupted operations at the mortuary for several hours as they protested what they termed as unnecessary delays in the release of the deceased's body.

The deceased, identified as Peter Mburu, was involved in a road accident yesterday Tuesday 9th June 2026 and later succumbed to his injuries.

According to the riders, the body had remained at the mortuary since yesterday without being attended to, prompting them to seek its transfer to another facility.

Addressing journalists outside the mortuary, the agitated riders accused hospital officials of frustrating efforts by the family to collect the body despite having completed the necessary arrangements.

They claimed that hospital management was insisting on a postmortem examination before releasing the body, a move they said was contrary to the wishes of the family.

"The family has already agreed that they do not require a postmortem examination. We do not understand why the hospital is insisting on it before releasing the body," said Martin Mwiti, Chairman of Nduthi Culture in Embu County.

Police officers deployed to the facility had a difficult time containing the crowd as the riders chanted slogans and demanded the immediate release of the body.

Efforts by police officers to persuade the protesters to remain calm proved futile, with the riders becoming increasingly agitated and insisting that the body be handed over to the family without further delays.

"We are here to stand with the family of our colleague. All we want is for the body to be released so that the family can proceed with burial arrangements. The delay is causing unnecessary suffering," Mwiti added.

By JOHN MUSEMBI 

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Acting Director of Meteorological Services Edward Muriuki noted that while the forecast may change as new data is availed,  there was an "80-82 % likelihood of El Nino during June-August 2026". He added that there was  probabilities of near or above 90-96% for El- Nino to continue through the end of 2026.

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‎Experts expect this phenomenon to have varied impacts in Kenya and East Africa. Some of the outcomes expected by KMD are increased rainfall over the entire country during the October-November-December rainfall season.

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‎KMD assured Kenyans that it will provide monthly weather conditions on this matter or when it is required.

By BRIAN MUSYOKA 

Speaking during a press briefing in Embu Town today 9th June 2026, Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji said the judgment failed to address what he described as a violation of Gachagua's constitutional right to a fair hearing.

"The court itself acknowledged that there were shortcomings in the Senate process. If there was no fair hearing, then the Constitution is clear that such a process should be nullified," Mukunji said.

The MP argued that the judges' findings did not correspond with the final decision, insisting that the impeachment ought to have been overturned. He said many Kenyans who followed the lengthy court proceedings had expected a different outcome.

"We sat for hours listening to the judgment because we believed justice would prevail. The findings pointed to violations of due process, yet the court chose to uphold the impeachment," he added.

Mukunji also appealed to Chief Justice Martha Koome to safeguard the independence of the Judiciary, warning against any perceived interference from the Executive.

"We want an independent Judiciary that is guided only by the Constitution and the law. The confidence of Kenyans in our courts depends on judges making decisions without fear, favour or external influence," he said.

The legislator further criticized what he termed a growing trend of compensating victims of injustice instead of addressing the injustices themselves.

"You cannot build a just society by merely compensating victims after their rights have been violated. The focus should be on preventing those violations and holding those responsible accountable," Mukunji stated.

DCP Embu Chapter Chairperson Joshua Mugo Kanake echoed the sentiments, insisting that the Judiciary must remain independent and resist pressure from other arms of government.

Former Embu County Assembly Deputy Speaker Steve Simba also faulted the judgment, saying it had fallen short of delivering justice. He called for transparency in the appeal process and urged judges who will handle the next phase of the case to uphold public trust in the legal system.

Meanwhile, Embu County DCP Youth Leader James Ireri Soja led a group of youths in peaceful demonstrations through Embu Town to protest the ruling. Ireri maintained that inconsistencies identified during the proceedings should have resulted in the impeachment being overturned.

Despite their dissatisfaction with the verdict, DCP leaders urged supporters to remain calm as they prepare for a fresh legal battle at the Court of Appeal.

"We respect the courts, but we do not agree with this decision. We will pursue all legal avenues available to ensure justice is served," Mukunji said.

By BRIAN MUSYOKA 

The demonstrators, led by local political figure James Ireri Soja marched through sections of the town carrying placards and chanting slogans in support of Gachagua. They criticized the court's judgment, describing it as unfair and maintaining that the former Deputy President was denied justice during the impeachment process.

Addressing the protesters, Ireri argued that the three-judge bench contradicted itself by acknowledging that Gachagua's constitutional rights had been violated during the Senate proceedings but still allowed the impeachment to stand. According to him, the court's finding that Gachagua's right to a fair hearing had been infringed upon should have automatically rendered the impeachment process invalid.

Ireri particularly faulted the Senate for declining a request to adjourn proceedings despite Gachagua reportedly being hospitalized at the time. He said the decision denied him a reasonable opportunity to defend himself against the charges facing him.

"The denial of an adjournment infringed on his right to a fair hearing, and that alone should have been enough for the court to overturn the impeachment. Justice cannot be served when an individual is condemned without being given a fair chance to participate in proceedings affecting his political future," Ireri said.

He further criticized the National Assembly's public participation exercise, claiming it was poorly conducted and failed to adequately consider views submitted by members of the public. According to him, the process did not meet the constitutional threshold required for such a significant political decision.

Ireri also maintained that many Kenyans believed President William Ruto and Gachagua were elected on a joint ticket and therefore questioned why political responsibility appeared to have fallen solely on the former Deputy President.

He called on voters across the country to begin efforts aimed at recalling senators who supported the impeachment motion, arguing that elected leaders must be held accountable for their decisions.

Meanwhile, leaders of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) in Embu are expected to address the press over the court ruling. The briefing will be led by Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji and is expected to outline the party's position on the judgment and its political implications.