- Critics argue that the President Ruto's silence sends a troubling message about accountability within the National Police Service, leaving many to wonder if any meaningful action will be taken.
- Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich will both face a travel ban on entering the UK and will have any assets in the UK frozen as part of the measures announced by the foreign secretary.
- Some 700 US Marines have been deployed to the LA area and the contingent of National Guard troops mobilised to help quell the disorder has been doubled to 4,000.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 10 – An autopsy on social media influencer Albert Ojwang shows that he died of head injuries, neck compression and multiple soft tissue injuries consistent with assault. According to lead pathologist Bernard Midia, the injuries were externally inflicted and ruled out suicide. “…
- CTUG, a network of national trade union centres from over 40 Commonwealth countries representing more than 70 million workers, is the most influential trade union body within the Commonwealth.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 10 – The National Police Service has ordered the arrest of Anti tock Theft Unit officer Samuel Muchoki alias Samidoh for deserting duty since May 27. According to a report from NPS, Samidoh had been granted an off but did not return to work once it lapsed. It further indicated…
- KIRINYAGA, Kenya, Jun 10 – Shock and disbelief has hit congregants of Anglican Church of Kenya all saints Gatwe in Kirinyaga after thieves broke into the church and stole five bottles of church wine, three television sets and the church sound system. Church priest David Warui said that they…
- The leaders among them Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo, Seme MP James Nyikal, and Nominated Senator Catherine Mumma called for immediate action against rogue elements within the state security apparatus.
- June 10 – Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, is expected to begin operations in India within the next two months after securing a licence from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) last week. Starlink becomes the third company to be granted approval by the DoT to offer satellite…
- Shock and disbelief has hit congregants of ACK all saints Gatwe in Kirinyaga after thieves broke into the church and stole five bottles of church wine, three television sets and the church sound system. The church priest David Warui said that they concluded the church service well yesterday, but…
- The raids in America's second-biggest city are unfolding against the backdrop of an aggressive push to raise arrest and deportation numbers, as the administration has been disappointed with its current pace.
- Appearing before the Administration and Internal Security Committee, the three nominees — Prof Collette Suda, Benjamin Juma Imai, and Peris Muthoni Kimani — defended their suitability and laid out their vision for a more accountable, inclusive, and modern National Police Service.
- He pointed out that the death of Albert Ojwang’ which occurred in police custody is part of a constant wave of State-sponsored violence against young Kenyans.
- LSK President Faith Odhiambo emphasized that withholding the names of the interdicted officers undermines transparency and erodes public confidence in law enforcement.
- The three, Thomas Mutua, Joseph Kyalo and Dennis Mbithi Nzioki, a police officer attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Makadara, were among a group of 10 men armed with crude weapons who were caught vandalizing the 66kV cables.
- Justices Roselyne Aburili, Bahati Mwamuye, and John Chigiti upheld an earlier order issued by Justice Lawrence Mugambi, which halted the gazettement, and directed parties to appear in court on June 23.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 9 – The Nairobi Hospital has launched its Home Blood Collection Service at an event held at the hospital today. This new service enables trained phlebotomists to collect blood samples and body fluids for laboratory analysis from the comfort of a client’s home or office. The…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 9 – The family lawyer of slain digital activist Albert Ojwang has disclosed chilling details surrounding his death, revealing that his body bore injuries consistent with torture. Ojwang’s lawyer, speaking after viewing his body lying at the City Mortuary painted a grim picture…
- Kanja stated that Ojwang, who was booked at Central Police station after interrogations by the DCI was immediately rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
- Ojwang was reportedly arrested in Nyanza over alleged “cyber harassment” after publishing critical posts about Lagat. He was then transferred to Nairobi and detained at Central Police Station, where he is alleged to have been tortured to death.
- For Kenya to achieve its climate and conservation goals, all sectors—government, private institutions, and individuals—must work together to protect forests, national parks, and coastlines. Poaching, illegal logging, and unregulated fishing have caused extensive environmental degradation, and…
- The Commission is seeking to fill several key positions, including fifteen judges of the Court of Appeal, twenty High Court judges, and ten Environment and Land Court judges.
- The Inspector General of the National Police Service Douglas Kanja has ordered the interdiction of several officers following the death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody at the Central Police Station.
- "The Inspector General will be at Central Police today at 10am alongside the Chairman of the IPOA...,followed by the possibility of the Inspector General visiting the City Mortuary to view the body of the deceased, who died under mysterious circumstances while in police custody," read a media…
- The country was supposed to take up the chairman role of the Economic Community of Central African States (Eccas), which rotates between its 11 members.
- The Inspector General ordered the immediate interdiction of the Officer Commanding Station (OCS), the duty officer, the cell sentry, all report office officers on duty that night, and any other officer linked to the incident.
- The Committee, chaired by Molo MP Kimani Kuria, retreated to draft its report after engaging various government agencies on several issues that emerged during stakeholder engagements and public participation exercises on the Bill.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 8, 2025 – The Nairobi City County Government has begun formal legal proceedings to auction properties over unpaid land rates, with thousands of owners receiving final SMS alerts on Sunday. According to Receiver of Revenue Tiras Njoroge, more than 5,000 property owners were…
- “On the 25th of June, I have this idea—that Kenyans should go there and light candles in front of the gates, because we must honour the young Kenyans who died or were injured during confrontations with the police,” Kalonzo said.
- “We are very happy to hear that Atwoli has started to speak out—he has been silent for too long. He is one of the Trustees at NSSF, and we want him to be vocal about why NSSF funds are being irregularly appropriated to bankroll the construction of the Bomas International Convention Complex and the…
- In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Rwanda protested the bloc’s decision to install the DRC as chair, a role Rwanda claims it was designated to assume at the summit held in Equatorial Guinea.
- But speaking at Jesus Celebration Centre in Kilifi, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said many Kenyans haven’t seen the promised inclusivity and development.
- The alleged rape happened last month close to the British Army Training Unit Kenya (Batuk) near the town of Nanyuki, 200km north of the capital, Nairobi.
- NAIROBI, Kenya June 8 – Mediheal Group of Hospitals says that it operates within the confines of Kenyan law and follows international medical standards in all its transplant procedures. The hospital that has been at the centre of a media storm following an expose which raised concerns over the…
- Speaking during a church service in Makadara, area MP George Aladwa urged the President to stay focused despite growing criticism, which he dismissed as “noisy distractions.”
- Festivities opened with the Seng’anya Dance by the Bomas Harambee Dancers—whose electrifying footwork and rhythmic drumming captured the essence of Kenyan tradition. This was followed by the iconic Chinese Lion Dance, performed by all participating Kenyan acrobatic centres, symbolising the unity…
- Before unveiling the Chenab Bridge, the Prime Minister inspected the structure and later interacted with officials and workers involved in the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project.
