- eCitizen platform is among the websites that have dealt with cyberattacks, Information, Communication and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary(CS) Eliud Owalo has confirmed. Speaking during his appearance on Spice FM, the CS noted that the site was compromised this week. “There was an attack. We are…
- Jubilee Party Deputy Organising Secretary Pauline Njoroge now says her voice shall not be silenced by the government. She argues that while the freedom of expression is seemingly under threat she refuses to watch silently what she termed an attempt by the current regime to recreate the country’s…
- The main suspect in the murder of Kilifi County Chief Officer for Blue Economy Rahab Karisa was arraigned before the Kilifi law courts on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Diana Wanyonyi alias Sarah Nekesa Barasa was ferried to Kilifi by Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives following her…
- A woman has been charged with the offence of failing to display a sign board indicating that alcohol is not sold to persons aged below 18 years at her liquor store. The suspect Betty Makena, who operates a wine and spirit shop, appeared before Mombasa Senior Resident Magistrate David Odhiambo and…
- Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta’s longtime security aide Bill Arocho Otunga has joined the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. UDA welcomed Arocho into their fold on Monday, July 24, 2023. “Welcome to the ruling Party, Omwami Bill Arocho Otunga. Huku Kazi ni Kazi,” UDA Secretary General…
- A prisoner is on the run in the US after he and three other inmates staged a Shawshank Redemption-style jailbreak. The four, who were being held at Bent County Jail in southeast Colorado, reportedly pushed through a drywall ceiling in their cell, which used to serve as a kitchen, and used bundled…
- Nine pupils from Keteng Primary School in Nandi Hills, Nandi East, have been hospitalized at Nandi Hills County Hospital after falling from a tree within the school compound. The incident occurred when the pupils were trying to pick fruits from the tree during school hours. The pupils had climbed…
- Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha violated the constitution by promoting 59 junior officers to senior management positions in the ministry, Public Service Commission(PSC) has told the High Court. According to the commission, the CS usurped constitutional and statutory powers and functions…
- Embattled Jubilee Party Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni was on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, overcome with emotion during a vigil ceremony in honour of slain protestors. The former Ndaragwa Member of Parliament(MP) welled up in the middle of a 20-minute video that displayed alleged police brutality…
- Kibera court has handed a ‘light’ sentence to Njoroge Chege who pleaded guilty to possession of bhang. Chege was found in possession of 100 grammes of marijuana worth Ksh2,000 and charged before Kibera Chief Magistrate Ann Mwangi. The prosecution informed the court that Chege was arrested while in…
- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s son John Jomo Kenyatta has gotten a major reprieve after the High Court issued orders barring the government from revoking his firearms license. Justice Jairus Ngaah of the High Court Judicial Review Division has also issued orders barring the Firearms Licensing…
- Drama ensued at the Kirigi primary school when a parent went berserk and bit the headteacher and two pupils on their fingers in a dramatic scene that paralysed learning for some hours. While confirming the incident, Lincoln Kithaka, chief of Gandori South location, said the suspect Charity Wanja…
- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s son John Jomo Kenyatta has moved to the High Court challenging the recent decision by the government to revoke his firearms license. In documents filed at the Milimani High Court, Jomo is seeking an order stopping the Chief Licensing officer, the Firearms Licensing…
- The US embassy has cautioned US citizens to be vigilant and avoid large gatherings in Kenya on Wednesday, July 26, due to planned solidarity vigils and parades organized by the Azimio la Umoja coalition. The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition suspended anti-government protests and instead opted…
- A man accused of calling his neighbour a prostitute has been charged with using offensive words in a public place with intent to cause a breach of peace. Swaleh Mohamed from Likoni appeared before Mombasa Senior Resident Magistrate David Odhiambo and pleaded not guilty to charges of offensive…
- Easy Coach, a bus company operating on various routes in the country, has announced a fare increase across all its routes. In a statement released on Tuesday, the company stated that fares will be raised by Ksh100 on all routes. The fare hike comes in response to the recent increase in the fuel…
- Singer Alex Apoko, alias Ringtone and five others were on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, charged before Kibera law courts with assaulting five foreigners and damaging property worth Ksh5,000. Appearing before Kibera Chief Magistrate, the musician together with Samson Onunga alias Kazola, Victor B Maringa…
- Three students have been arrested for allegedly torching a dormitory at St. Mary’s Girls – Thigio in Ndeiya, Kiambu County last weekend. According to the area Sub-county Director of Education Kariuki Mwangi, the students were arrested after preliminary investigations linked them to the Saturday…
- Makueni County Assembly Speaker Douglas Mbilu, accused of organizing anti-government protests in Emali Township along Mombasa road, has been released on Ksh70,000 cash bail. Appearing before Makindu Resident Magistrate Jackline Karani, Mbilu led by his lawyers including his Kitui counterpart Kelvin…
- Three people have died along the Narok-Mai Mahiu road in a grisly road accident involving four lorries. The 4:50 am accident happened in the Stima area after a lorry that was overtaking from the Mai Mahiu direction was involved in a head-on collision with an oncoming lorry from the opposite…
- The government has launched an operation to flush out bandits from Kamologon Forest in Elgeyo Marakwet County. In a statement on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, Interior CS Kithure Kindiki said that any person found within the forest will be treated as a suspect of banditry. “The government will conduct a…
- Former Mungiki leader John Maina Njenga who is accused of having offensive weapons has been released on a Ksh100,000 cash bail. In a ruling rendered by Makadara law court chief Magistrate Francis Kyambîa freed Njenga on bail terms after rejecting a plea by the prosecution to have him detained…
- Detectives have arrested a househelp who is suspected to have stabbed to death Kilifi Chief Officer for Mining and Blue Economy Rahab Karisa. The suspect, known as Diana Wanyonyi, was arrested at the Busia border as she attempted to cross over to Uganda. An investigating officer aware of the arrest…
- The State has expressed fear that 65 victims, who are key witnesses in the case against suspected Shakahola cult leader Paul Mackenzie, are engaging in sexual activities at the rescue centres. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), through Assistant DPP Yamina Jamii, informed Shanzu Senior…
- Azimio blogger Pauline Njoroge, her driver Emanze Jilani and Jane Mwangi have been released on free bond without any charges being preferred against them. The trio appeared before Malindi Chief Magistrate James Mwaniki after a whole day’s wait at the court’s cells. A few minutes to 6:00 pm, the…
- A Kisii court has sentenced Alex Maina Ochogo, Pacificah Nyakerario, and Rael Mayieka to 40, 10 and 5 years respectively for gouging Baby Brighton Sagini’s eyes on December 13, 2022, at Ikuruma village, Marani Sub-county, Kisii county. Senior Resident Magistrate, Christine Ogweno Ogweno revealed…
- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has shared some advice to his successor William Ruto about power and governance. Speaking to the media on Monday, July 24, 2023, Uhuru asked Ruto to rather focus on positively impacting the country with his leadership since the presidency is momentary. He…
- Former president Uhuru Kenyatta has revealed the number of guns owned by his two sons, Jomo and Jaba Kenyatta. Speaking with the media on claims that his sons have illegal firearms, the former president denied the allegations confirming all the firearms were licensed. Uhuru revealed that he opted…
- Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kithure Kindiki now says the government shall deploy security forces to tackle protestors before dawn. In his public address on security in Kiserian, Baringo South Constituency, the CS says his docket will deploy police officers as early…
- Police in Kikuyu, Kiambu County have launched a manhunt to arrest a 25 years old woman who is suspected to have killed her 5-month-old son. Metrin Chepkemwoi is believed to have hit her defenceless son with a blunt object on Monday night before fleeing and leaving him for the dead. According to…
- Kilgoris boys high school in Narok County was closed indefinitely on Monday, July 24, 2023, after students set ablaze a dormitory, dining hall and a class. According to the school principal Phillip Lipaso, ten students are currently in police custody on suspension for carrying out the arson. Lipaso…
- Kilifi South Member of Parliament (MP) Ken Chonga and three others have been released on bond by the court following their arrest in connection with the anti-government demonstrations last week. Chonga, Kilifi Assembly Speaker Teddy Mwambire and two of their aides were freed after spending five…
- Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga was on Monday, July 24, 2023, arraigned at the Makadara law courts – five days after he was arrested and detained at an unknown location. According to the charge sheet seen by K24 Digital, Njenga has been charged with possession of offensive weapons contrary to…
- New Zealand’s Justice Minister resigned on Monday after police charged her with reckless driving and resisting arrest after a car crash. Kiri Allan was involved in the crash shortly after 9 pm on Sunday in Wellington, said prime minister Chris Hipkins, and she was detained at the central police…
- Kilifi North Member of Parliament (MP) Owen Baya has sided with the police in the arrest of blogger Pauline Njoroge who was apprehended in his constituency. Speaking during a panel interview on Citizen TV on Monday morning July 24, 2023, Baya weighed in on Njoroge’s arrest while reacting to…
- Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers have been put on the spot over the death of a 30-year-old herder who was found in possession of four red cedar posts at the Suswa crater on Friday, July 21, 2023. The death of the father of one sparked angry protests from residents who stormed the Duka Moja…
- Civil society organisations have condemned police for using excessive force to crack down on peaceful demonstrators. Speaking during a press conference on Sunday, July 23, 2023, the organisations under the Uchaguzi platform said they were appalled by the unlawful arrests of peaceful protesters. “We…
- Kenyan boxer Daniel Wanyonyi finally achieved his revenge over Tanzanian boxer Karim Mandonga in a highly anticipated fight held at Sarit Centre on Saturday, July 22, 2023. The 40-year-old Wanyonyi, with a record of 29 wins, 15 losses, and 2 draws, secured a victory in the rematch against Mandonga…
- Four people were killed and 10 injured on Saturday after a hot water pipe burst at a shopping mall in western Moscow, officials said. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said some of those injured had suffered burns, and that emergency services were working on the scene. Russian news agencies quoted…
- Elon Musk said on Sunday he was looking to change Twitter’s logo, tweeting: “And soon we shall bid adieu to the Twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds”. And soon we shall bid adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 23, 2023 In a post on the […]
- Jubilee Party Deputy Organising Secretary Pauline Njoroge was arrested on Saturday, July 22, 2023, police have confirmed. Njoroge, an ardent critic of the Kenya Kwanza administration was arrested by officers drawn from the anti-narcotics drug unit in Watamu, Kilifi county. The digital strategist…
- A Nigerian lady identified as Chinyere Awuda was allegedly beaten to death by fun seekers in a club. According to the Nigerian Tribune, the lady who hails from Nnobi, in Idemmili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, was beaten to death for allegedly stealing bundles of cash being sprayed…
- Students seeking to join the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) can now apply through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) portal. The KUCCPS portal opened on July 21 with 30 KMTC programmes available for application. KUCCPS Chief Executive Officer Mercy Wahome…
- Raila Odinga’s bodyguard Maurice Ogeta has recounted his ordeal at the hands of the police following his release. Ogeta’s release from police custody was confirmed by ODM Director of Communications Philip Etale who said that he was driven while blindfolded and left in the middle of the road in…
- Kilifi Chief County Officer for Fisheries and Blue Economy Rahab Karisa was stabbed to death on Thursday, July 20, 2023, by her househelp at her Mnarani home. Karisa’s husband Maxwell Mmera, who goes by the name ‘Mmera Senior’ on Facebook, eulogized his late wife in a touching tribute on social…
- The northern Italian city of Padua has started removing the names of non-biological gay mothers from their children’s birth certificates under new legislation passed by the “traditional family-first” government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. These birth certificates belong to 33 children of…
- Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Director of Communications Philip Etale has said that Raila Odinga’s bodyguard Maurice Ogeta has been released from police custody. In a tweet on Saturday, July 22, 2023, Etale said that police released Ogeta a few minutes before 1:00 am. He added that Raila’s…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has confirmed that the police raided three homes in Karen on Friday, July 21, 2023. In a statement, Kindiki said that the police raided three homes in search of 23 firearms suspected to have been used to commit crimes during the ongoing protests. “Today…
- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on the media to protect the freedom of Kenyans and safeguard the nation’s democracy. His appeal comes after a police raid on his son’s home in Karen, Nairobi. Kenyatta urged the media to champion the cause of freedom for Kenyans and safeguard the…
- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has vowed to defend his family, following attacks from the government. Speaking moments after police raided his son Jomo’s home in Karen, Uhuru cautioned President William Ruto to leave his family alone. “I have a whole minister of government saying that he’s going…
