- At least two vehicles were set ablaze during the chaos, and several protesters were injured, according to eyewitnesses, though police had not confirmed casualty figures by evening.
- The Bill also includes sweeping amendments to streamline tax administration and support economic recovery. Among the key proposals is the reduction of the digital asset tax from 3 percent to 1.5 percent, aimed at encouraging broader participation in virtual asset trading, particularly among the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – The education sector has emerged as the biggest winner in the 2025/2026 national budget, with a proposed allocation of Sh702.7 billion, while the agriculture sector suffered a significant budget cut. Presenting the budget estimates in the National Assembly, Treasury…
- IPOA Chairperson Issack Hassan told the National Assembly National Administration and Internal Security committee that the institution is preparing to arrest at least three officers linked to Ojwang’s death
- Mbadi said the investment targets improvements across the road, rail, and air transport sectors, aimed at reducing travel time and lower logistics costs.
- The DP emphasized the need for individual criminal responsibility, warning that both the perpetrators and those who may have ordered or facilitated the killing will be brought to justice.
- IPOA Chairperson Issack Hassan disclosed that eventually the Deputy Inspector General will be summoned for a statement once the scope of the investigation widens.
- The Pending Bills Verification Committee had received 65,625 claims worth Sh571.6 billion, with 57 percent amounting to Sh522 billion already analyzed.
- Mbadi announced that the country's annual inflation rate had dropped to 3.8 percent in May 2025, down sharply from a peak of 9.6 percent in October 2022.
- DP Kindiki said the govt is aware of the plight of Kenyans who have pleaded for reduction of the cost of living through friendlier financial policies.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 12 – Defense Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya on Thursday unveiled the first ever career progression guidelines for civilian staff cadres domiciled at the Ministry of Defence (MOD) at a colorful ceremony held at Moi Air Base (MAB), Nairobi. The unveiling of the guidelines for five…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 12 – The High Court sitting in Milimani has set aside a 35-year jail sentence made against a school teacher based in Garissa County. Justice Alexander Muteti found and held that the prosecution in the trial Magistrate court did not adduce sufficient evidence to warrant the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 12 – An arrest warrant has been issued against activist Boniface Mwangi over his failure to appear in court to take plea in an assault case. According to the charge sheet, Mwangi is required to respond to claims of assaulting a police officer. The court has directed that the…
- Public outrage continues to grow, with youth-led movements and rights organisations promising more peaceful protests in the coming days to honour Ojwang’s memory and demand systemic reforms in Kenya’s policing culture.
- Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traore hit out at Western interference in the Sahel states, as representatives gathered for the inaugural performance of the union’s anthem in Ouagadougou. “We need to unite, little by little, and the AES (Alliance of Sahel States) is continuing on its way despite…
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Thursday flagged off a major consignment of life-saving vaccines, signalling renewed momentum in Kenya’s child immunisation programme. The country has received over six million doses—3 million of the Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, which protects…
- Clashes erupted in Seattle as hundreds rallied outside the Federal Building on Wednesday in a show of solidarity with LA demonstrators calling for an end to the Trump administration’s mass deportation policies. Footage shows fireworks being launched at police officers as tensions rapidly escalate…
- Multiple people were arrested for violating the downtown curfew shortly after it came into effect at 20:00 local time (03:00 GMT), the BBC's US partner CBS reported.
- The vaccines, delivered in collaboration with UNICEF and other immunisation partners, come amid recent concerns over stockouts of essential childhood vaccines.
- Officials did not say exactly what prompted the removal, but have been told Israel was ready to launch an operation into Iran, the BBC's US partner CBS reported.
- Emaciated children fill a 30-bed ward at Kakuma's Amusait Hospital, staring blankly at visitors as they receive treatment for severe acute malnutrition.
- Safaricom urged Kenyans to disregard any attempts to incite public opinion and instead demand a transparent and credible investigation into Ojwang’s death.
- June 11 – The latest data released by the World Bank reveals a striking contrast between India and Pakistan—two neighbours with a shared colonial past but vastly different trajectories in poverty reduction and economic management. Over the past 15 years, India has recorded significant gains in…
- The Governor added that plans are underway to channel funds contributed by well-wishers to a Money Market Fund, as proposed by the family, to secure the child's future.
- Counterfeiting is not just a violation of intellectual property or a breach of trade ethics—it is a reflection of the inequities embedded in our economy. According to the 2024 Consumer-Level Survey by the Anti-Counterfeit Authority, 42.5% of consumers knowingly purchase counterfeit goods because…
- The suspects are from key public institutions including the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC), and the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC).
- Ojwang’ died on the night of June 7, just hours after being transported from Homa Bay County and detained at Central Police Station. His arrest followed allegations that he operated a social media account that published critical posts about Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat.
- President Ruto explained that the Rironi-Mau Summit Road would consist of four lanes from Rironi to Naivasha town as well as the Maai Mahiu-Naivasha road.
- The IG admitted that the police’s initial statement, which alleged that Ojwang’ had fatally injured himself by banging his head against a wall, was false and misleading.
- The Embassy extended its condolences to Ojwang’s family and friends, acknowledging the widespread concerns surrounding the circumstances of his death.
- Kenyan creators like singer and entertainer Victoria Kimani, and personal finance coach Juliet Odhiambo, are among those leveraging Selar not just to build audiences, but to build viable digital businesses.
