The Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, DCI Mohammed Amin and DIG Gilbert Masengeli before the National Assembly on June 12, 2025/ScreenshotThe Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja is currently appearing before the MPs over the controversial murder of Albert Ojwang in police custody. Kanja is accompanied by the Director of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohammed Amin.Also present is the deputy IG of Police Gilbert Masengeli.Ojwang was arrested following a report by DIG Eliu Lagat, claiming that the blogger was tarnishing his name on X. They have been tasked with answering whether medical attention was provided and if…
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The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Vice Chairperson Ann Mwangi responds to questions on Albert Ojwang’s death, in the Senate on June 11, 2025/ENOS TECHEPreliminary investigations by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa) into the death of Albert Ojwang show that the CCVT camera at Central Police Station was interfered with.Appearing before the Senate on Wednesday, Ipoa further revealed preliminary report has ruled out suicide as the cause of Ojwang’s death.IPOA has claimed the CCTV systems located at the OCS office had been interfered with. Appearing before the Senate on Wednesday, Anne Wanjiku said the authority believed that Albert Ojwang did not die…
Narcotic brooms recovered in a house in Kisii County during a drug raid/ NACADA The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has intensified its nationwide crackdown on illicit drugs, following successful multi-agency operations in Homa Bay and Kisii counties.In a coordinated intelligence-led raid in Oyugis, Homabay County, officers from NACADA, the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) and the Administration Police Service (APS) arrested two individuals in possession of suspected narcotics and contraband goods. Authorities seized 400 packets of uncustomed cigarettes, 14 packets of a popular cigarette brand and cash in various denominations, believed to be proceeds from…
An aerial of the Riruta-Ngong Commuter Gauge Railway/ MINA Principal Secretary for Interior Raymond Omollo has said the Riruta – Ngong commuter rail will ferry 10,000 passengers daily, even as it is set to cut on fare.In a statement, Omollo stated that the Commuter Meter Gauge Railway (MGR) will ease Nairobi’s notorious traffic congestion and offer an affordable, efficient alternative for thousands of daily commuters.“The line is expected to ferry approximately 10,000 passengers daily, significantly reducing peak-hour commuting time from nearly two hours to just 30 minutes,” Omollo said.“It will further slash transport costs for commuters by up to 50…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested three men suspected of carrying out robbery with violence at Sanergy Limited Company EPZ in Kinanje, Athi River. The Directorate said the trio were arrested following a probe that led detectives back to the robbery which occurred on February 23, 2025. “The trio were arrested after a painstaking probe that traced their footsteps back to a robbery with violence incident that unfolded at Sanergy Limited Company EPZ in Kinanie, Athi-River on February 23, 2025,” DCI stated.DCI explained that on the day of the incident, five men, armed with crude weapons, stormed the…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja during a City County cabinet meeting in the past/ NCCGNairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that City Park has officially been handed back to the county government from the Kenya Forest Service, in a move aimed at improving access to green spaces for city residents.Speaking to Citizen TV on Wednesday, Governor Sakaja said the transition followed a meeting with Head of Public Service Felix Koskei.“City Park is now back under the county government. We had a meeting with the Head of Public Service, and the decision has been implemented. Nairobi needs green parks—spaces where people can…
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) is set to launch a community-based rehabilitation framework for substance use disorders.The event will be held at KICD at 8 am.Launch of policy brief: The International Anti-Corruption Court and Benefits for Kenya and AfricaThe Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom-Kenya will today unveil a groundbreaking Policy Brief on the IAC Court and its potential impact in Africa.The high-level policy event will be held at FNF offices, UN Crescent 121 Nairobi from 10 am to 3 pm.The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom-Kenya said the event promises to ignite a bold and…
Leaders during the 26th ICGLR Audit Committee Meeting aimed at advancing responsible natural resource governance in the Great Lakes Region on April 23, 2025/ICGLRThe International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) has kicked off two major meetings at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre in Nairobi.The 26th Audit Committee Meeting and the 30th Regional Committee Meeting will run from April 23 to 30, 2025.On behalf of the Principal Secretary, State Department for Mining, Philip Kirui, Chairperson of the ICGLR Audit Committee, welcomed participants and emphasised the immense potential of the Great Lakes Region, which is richly endowed with 3TGs.He acknowledged…
Kisumu City Manager Abala Wanga/ ABALA WANGA/XKisumu City Manager Abala Wanga has warned land rate defaulters of enforcement actions, including auction, if they do not settle their arrears. In a notice on Tuesday, the county government listed 154 institutions and 1,738 individuals with arrears owed to the county.The amount owed is over Sh30 billion.“The owners of the listed properties are advised to ensure that they pay outstanding land rates arrears owed to the County Government of Kisumu otherwise the properties shall be subject to penalties, interest and enforcement actions including but not limited to auction,” the notice reads. The owners…
FREEPIK/www.freepik.comThe Vatican on Monday announced that Pope Francis had passed away due to a stroke followed by irreversible heart failure, medically referred to as cardiocirculatory collapse. The official certification of death was issued by Andrea Arcangeli, Director of the Directorate of Health and Hygiene of the Vatican City State.According to the medical report, the Pope had a significant history of underlying health conditions, including acute respiratory failure caused by multimicrobial bilateral pneumonia, multiple bronchiectases (chronic lung infections leading to abnormal widening of the airways), high blood pressure (hypertension) and type II diabetes mellitus.“His death was confirmed through electrocardiographic thanatography. I…
FREEPIK/www.freepik.comThe Vatican on Monday announced that Pope Francis had passed away due to a stroke followed by irreversible heart failure, medically referred to as cardiocirculatory collapse. The official certification of death was issued by Andrea Arcangeli, Director of the Directorate of Health and Hygiene of the Vatican City State.According to the medical report, the Pope had a significant history of underlying health conditions, including acute respiratory failure caused by multimicrobial bilateral pneumonia, multiple bronchiectases (chronic lung infections leading to abnormal widening of the airways), high blood pressure (hypertension) and type II diabetes mellitus.“His death was confirmed through electrocardiographic thanatography. I…
People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua/HANDOUT People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has affirmed that come 2027, her name will be on the presidential ballot. She urged Kenyans to consider voting in a woman president, stating that male presidents have not been able to unite them. Karua said as president, a woman will be able to unite the country same way as she unites a family and takes care of a husband and children.”God willing, I will vie for presidency. I will then be able to unite Kenya as a mother unites her home,” she said while addressing…
Activist Boniface Mwangi at the hospital following an alleged assault by police officers on April 2, 2025/ BONIFACE MWANGI/X Activist Boniface Mwangi has alleged that he was violently assaulted by police officers at his Sema Ukweli office on the night of April 2, 2025, hours before he was to fly out of the country.In a detailed account shared on his social media account, Mwangi claimed that at around 9:30pm that fateful day, three officers arrived at his office, ostensibly to respond to a noise complaint.According to him, one of the officers, who he alleged was intoxicated and chewing miraa, began…
The Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen will on Tuesday morning appear before the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security to respond to various questions.KDF to launch initiative for curbing terrorism fundingThe Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) will on Tuesday hold a training programme aimed at curbing terrorism financing operations.The event will be held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill, Nairobi, from 8 am.The training will be held from Monday, April 22, to Saturday, April 26, 2025.The event will be presided over by Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya.The event, organised by the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC),…
State Senior Economic Advisor Moses Kuria/ MOSES KURIA/X President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor Moses Kuria has hit out at politicians who have resorted to “parading” teachers’ employment forms in public events.In a statement on Tuesday, Kuria described the politicisation of the hiring as a “great idea on how to destroy a nation”.“There are several great ideas on how best to destroy a nation. But the most glittering of recent times is politicians parading teachers’ employment forms in public rallies and funerals,” he said.“It’s so sad, especially for us, the products of great teachers. We have sunk this low, sadly.”On…
Kisumu City Manager Abala Wanga/ ABALA WANGA/XKisumu City Manager Abala Wanga has warned land rate defaulters of enforcement actions, including auction, if they do not settle their arrears. In a notice on Tuesday, the county government listed 154 institutions and 1,738 individuals with arrears owed to the county.The amount owed is over Sh30 billion.“The owners of the listed properties are advised to ensure that they pay outstanding land rates arrears owed to the County Government of Kisumu otherwise the properties shall be subject to penalties, interest and enforcement actions including but not limited to auction,” the notice reads. The owners…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at a past event/ DPCSIn a heartfelt message to the nation and the Christian community, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki commemorated Resurrection Sunday with a call for peace, unity and spiritual renewal.Reflecting on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Kindiki described it as “the most consequential victory over sin and evil.”His message emphasised hope and transformation.“As the commemoration of the events that permanently changed the world closes, may our families experience renewal,” he said.Kindiki urged Kenyans to embrace unity and to work together toward lasting harmony. “May we dwell in unity, peace, and liberty. May our homeland remain…
Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku, Defence CS Soipan Tuya, Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu, President William Ruto and Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina during an Easter Sunday Service at Ntulele, Narok county on April 20, 2025/PCSPresident William Ruto has directed the Parliament to “carefully” consider the Conflict-of-Interest Bill 2025.Speaking on Sunday during an Easter Sunday service at Ntulele, Narok County, Ruto said the bill will involve all leaders, from the President to the MCAs.He noted that the bill will ensure that all political leaders are accountable to Kenyans. “I want to ask the Parliament—both the National Assembly and the Senate…
Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku during the ordination service of Pastor Anderson Mwathi at Ītúgúrúrú Baptist Church in Chuka Igambang’ombe, Tharaka Nithi County on April 20, 2025/HANDOUTPublic Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has called on Kenyans to rally behind President William Ruto and his deputy, Kithure Kindiki, in a bid to foster development and national progress.Speaking during an Easter Sunday service at Ítúgúrúrú Baptist Church in Chuka Igambang’ombe, Tharaka Nithi County, Ruku urged residents to support the Kenya Kwanza government, highlighting its achievements and commitment to transforming the country.“The country was in bad shape when President Ruto took over. But today,…
SHA building/ FILE The Ministry of Health has dismissed a notice announcing job vacancies for the Social Health Authority (SHA).In a statement on Sunday, MoH labelled the public notice as “fake”.The notice in question showed that it had announced at least 28 job vacancies.This is including vacancies for human resource offices, social workers, office assistants, accountants as psychological counsellors. The notice had claimed that the job application deadline was on April 27, 2025.In occasions like this, scammers come up with fake adverts to swindle Kenyans, often targetting prestigious institutions such as public institutions and parastatals.The fake poster comes as there…
Defence CS Soipan Tuya, Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu, President William Ruto and other dignitaries share a light moment during an Easter Sunday Service at Ntulele, Narok county on April 20, 2025/PCSPresident William Ruto has yet again made a pledge for a church donation, after promising Sh10 million to construct a Pastors’ Plaza in Narok.Speaking during an Easter Sunday in Narok County, Ruto responded to an earlier request for a State Lodge in the area, saying he will offer the pastor’s plaza instead.”You have told me that you need a State Lodge here. But I have decided that I will, on…
Crimes of the week: Theft, poaching dominateThis has been a turn around, considering that the previous weeks have been marred by murder incidents. Published Date: 2025-04-21 00:43:57 Author: by SHARON MWENDE Source: The Star
Kenya Power staff Kenya Power has listed areas set for power cuts on Monday.The utility firm said areas in three counties will experience power interruption at diverse times between 9am and 5pm.The power interruption facilitates system maintenance.The counties to be affected are Machakos, Bungoma, and Embu County.MachakosParts of Athi River, Machakos County, will face power cuts from 9am to 5pm.They include Senior Staff, Apex TMD, Kongoni, Great Wall 3,4,5 & 6 Jamcity, Mavuno Church and adjacent customers. BungomaAreas in Bungoma County will face power interruptions from 9am to 5pm.The power cuts will affect the Misanga area include Bokoli Mkt, Bokoli…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in a former meeting/ RIGATHI GACHAGUA/XFormer Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sensationally claimed that his life is in danger.In a letter to the Inspector of General Police and copied to President William Ruto, Gachagua listed multiple incidents that he claimed were a threat to his life.He gave a timeline dating back to November 28, 2024, when he was attacked during a funeral service in Limuru, Kiambu County. The former DP claimed that this was an assassination attempt that had failed, even as he detailed the damage caused during the solemn event. He regretted that no…
Super Metro PSVs/ HANDOUTTransport Licensing Appeals Board Tribunal has ordered Super Metro to sack 269 drivers.The decision stems from a hearing involving the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and Supermetro Sacco Limited. “It is ordered that the appellant (Super Metro) shall immediately disengage 269 drivers as per the list marked ‘SPM7′ annexed to the respondent (NTSA) replying affidavit sworn on April 10, 225,” the order reads.In addition to the mass dismissal, Sacco must submit 31 vehicles with identified compliance issues for inspection at the Likoni Motor Vehicle Inspection Centre.The Sacco will then be required to submit compliance reports to…
President William Ruto during a past event/ PCS President William Ruto has announced that the country will host the 11th edition of Our Ocean Conference in 2026. Ruto revealed this after he had a telephone conversation with former US Secretary of State John Kerry, who is also a founder of Our Ocean Conference.The Our Ocean Conference focuses on addressing the current key ocean issues, including climate change, biodiversity loss, food security and pollution.In a statement on Monday, Ruto said the organisation’s Advisory Group made the request, owing to “the exemplary global leadership we have shown in environmental and ocean issues”.He added that…