- 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.
- Mayor Karen Bass declared an overnight curfew within a relatively small area of the city's downtown district, saying businesses were being vandalised and looted.
- Camels, especially prized for their milk, are often the only source of nutrition for children in pastoralist communities where drought and food scarcity are frequent.
- IPOA Vice Chairperson Ann Mwangi told senators that Sergeant Sigei, Sergeant Wesley Kirui, and Police Constables Dennis Kinyani, Milton Mwanze, and Boniface Rabudo picked up Ojwang'.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 11 – The High Court has directed the Attorney General to draft a law on political campaigns outside the election period, citing violation of constitutional rights. Among the rights affected are the right to equality and equal protection of the law, the right to life, freedom…
- IPOA Vice Chairperson Ann Mwangi says investigations show CCTV at Central Police Station office interfered with as probe on Albert Ojwang’s death intensifies.
- Kanja did not explain why Ojwang was transported over 400 kilometers to Nairobi, while other suspects were detained at local police stations near their arrest sites.
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has vowed that any police officers found responsible for the murder of blogger Albert Ojwang will be held fully accountable under the law. Appearing before the Senate, Murkomen described Ojwang’s death in police custody as deeply regrettable and…
- Lawmakers in the National Assembly endorsed a raft of amendments tabled by the Leader of the Majority Party as part of President William Ruto’s recommendations, which significantly strengthen the Bill’s provisions and enhance the role of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in…
