Ahmedfiqi's plan for Somalia as Presidential race takes shape

A free and fair process would strengthen public confidence, reinforce state institutions and provide a stronger foundation for economic development and regional cooperation.

By Fred Kagonye 8 days ago

Detention of Somali soldiers in Ethiopia raises questions of role in Sudan war

The recent detention of hundreds of Somali soldiers in Ethiopia's Jigjiga has raised questions about their possible role in the Sudan war.

By Fred Kagonye 9 days ago

How Claude AI was misused to amplify praise for CS Wandayi

In its report, Anthropic said it had found a pro-government operator based in Kenya using Claude AI to generate and post fake grassroots social media content.

By Fred Kagonye 11 days ago

LSK opposes proposal to surrender clients unclaimed assets to state

“Lawyers have their own ways of managing client's assets and as such we do not need the assistance of the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority,” said Kanjama.

By Fred Kagonye 12 days ago

KNCHR wants Parliament to speed up suicide law repeal

“The September 10 commemoration marks the third and final year of the 2024-2026 global campaign, accompanied by the call to action, "Start the Conversation”.

By Fred Kagonye 12 days ago

Water supply in five constituencies to be interrupted for 26 hours

More than 20 Nairobi estates including Westlands, Lavington, CBD and Eastlands, to face water shortage from 6am tomorrow to 8am Saturday due to repairs on the Sasumua-Kabete pipeline.

By Fred Kagonye 12 days ago

LSK faults Ruto on foreigners derective

“However, it must do so within the Constitution and the commitments Kenya has freely undertaken as a member of the East African Community (EAC).”

By Fred Kagonye 13 days ago

Jimmy Wanjigi faults Ruto's directive on foreigners

Ruto has created this mess in the first place. He is on public record directing issuance of official documentation without adequate vetting and verification.

By Fred Kagonye 15 days ago

Sudan war: Army accused of Chlorine use

The United States previously imposed sanctions on Sudan in May 2025 over allegations that the military deployed chemical weapons during the conflict in 2024.

By Fred Kagonye 15 days ago

Collaboration key in fight against terror, protecting critical infrastructure

A cyberattack can interfere with the systems that operate electricity grids, water systems, transport networks, financial services and other essential infrastructure.

By Fred Kagonye 15 days ago

Address mental health challenges in public service, Ruto told

It is not necessary to hear that a police officer has committed suicide or killed his family members or their colleagues because they were struggling with mental health and we ignored.

By Fred Kagonye 18 days ago

Jubaland wants Somalia arms embargo reviewed

One of the missiles allegedly struck the residence of Doolow District Chairman. Jubaland said Adan and four civilians were injured.

By Fred Kagonye 18 days ago

The uncomfortable question facing EAC integration

"This conversation goes beyond also justice," she noted, adding that developments in one-member state often ripple into others.

By Fred Kagonye 19 days ago

Lawyers condemn abduction of Standard Group editor Alex Kiprotich

While we are relieved that he has since been released, his abduction remains a grave assault on press freedom, human dignity, the rule of law and every Kenyan’s right to live free from fear.

By Fred Kagonye 20 days ago

MCK wants abduction of Standard Group editor Alex Kiprotich investigated

“We hope the police will feel compelled to act on this flagrant disregard of human rights and press freedom.”

By Fred Kagonye 20 days ago

Calls grow for criminalisation of enforced disappearances, victims protection

Criminalizing enforced disappearance would provide investigators, prosecutors, and courts with a clear legal framework to address this crime and hold suspects accountable.

By Fred Kagonye 21 days ago

Somalia resettles over 1,000 Mogadishu families

The planned settlement will provide essential public services and facilities, including clean water, electricity, a mosque, a health centre, a market and public schools.

By Fred Kagonye 22 days ago

Clinical officers strike still on, nurses and midwives to demonstrate

Comrades, while progress has been registered in many counties, some employers continue to demonstrate hostility, intransigence and unwillingness to bargain in good faith.

By Fred Kagonye 22 days ago

Inflation increases for second month in a row, KNBS says

“This implies that the general price level was 6.6 per cent higher in August 2026 than it was in August 2025,” said KNBS.

By Fred Kagonye 22 days ago

Deal with gangs ruthlessly, Ruto tells police graduates

President Ruto asks police to take firm, lawful and impartial action against goons, organisers and financiers of violence, says politically sponsored violence has no place in Kenya.

By Fred Kagonye 25 days ago

We are implementing police reforms taskforce report, Ruto says

New uniforms for general duty officers attached to Kenya Police unveiled; Pres Ruto says GSU and AP officers to retain their current uniforms.

By Fred Kagonye 25 days ago

Why public participation remains a tick-box exercise 16 years on

"It is important to appreciate that public participation cannot be the same on each and every issue, it will depend on the issue, interests involved and the impact it will have."

By Fred Kagonye 26 days ago

Quit selective Katiba compliance, Amnesty tells government

“At its promulgation, Katiba 2010 presented a social contract rooted in human dignity, social justice, human rights, and the rule of law,” he said.

By Fred Kagonye 26 days ago

Sudan: The ground for weapons testing

The Sudan army drone strikes targeting RSF near the Chad border are alleged to have crossed over several kilometers.

By Fred Kagonye 26 days ago

ODM MPs tell Gachagua to leave Nyanza alone

For years, Gachagua built a political identity around rhetoric that frequently portrayed Nyanza region and its leadership as being perpetually confrontational and hostile to government.

By Fred Kagonye 27 days ago

Police to 'end' political meetings due to security threats, CS Murkomen says

There will be times that the citizens will be told, enough is enough let us go home it is not fair to lose lives in the circumstance and the environment that we are in.

By Fred Kagonye 28 days ago

Four arrested over Amboseli elephants deaths

“These potentially toxic and unlabelled materials have been secured for further scientific analysis.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Ruto, Kindiki lead nation to mourn former Judge Mutava

“We stand with Mheshimiwa Jessica Mbalu, MP Kibwezi East, following the loss of her beloved husband, and the entire Mbalu family as they mourn a man who meant everything to them.”

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

81pc of Nairobians worried about cost of living, TIFA report shows

"With 81pc of respondents facing either high living costs or constrained incomes, households have little capacity to absorb further price increasesl."

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Why 60pc of Kenyans would abandon ride-hailing if fares rise

This is even as the online taxi industry generated between Sh126 billion and Sh147 billion in the past year.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Tributes for the Samburu copter crash victims

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority said that an investigation into the accident had been launched.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Rescue mission underway after tourist helicopter crashes in Samburu

Air Accident Investigation’s Department to open probe after helicopter crashes in Mt Lolokwe, Samburu, KCAA says coordinating rescue response.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Release police reforms taskforce report or I will, Maraga tells Ruto

I demand that you immediately release and publish the complete and unedited Taskforce Report within Seven (7) days, failing which I will myself release it.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Police ask two Homa Bays chaos suspects to surrender

“Detectives are currently following credible leads to identify and apprehend 25 suspects connected to the chaos,” said Amin.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Police arrest 37 suspected goons after Homa Bay chaos

“In addition, one police vehicle lost control, resulting in the death of its driver and injuries to five other officers.”

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Nyoro ditches UDA for People's Party of Kenya

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro joins People’s Party of Kenya after ditching the ruling UDA, pledges to work with opposition leaders.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Nyoro's proposals for Kenya's journey to Singapore

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro proposes expansion of Judiciary capacity in the next five years and allocation of 1.5pc of Kenya’s revenue annually to deliver justice.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

NCIC summons MP Kaluma

NCIC summons Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma to appear on August 19, 2026, over alleged incitement remarks made in Homa Bay county ahead of Linda Mwananchi rally.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

'Walk the talk or resign,' lawyer tells Ruto

“What we are telling William Ruto is simple, please, if you feel that this constitution is constraining you, resign as president, 50 million of us are okay with the constitution,” Kinuthia said.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Security analyst: Why Kenya has never healed from 2007-08 post-election violence

“They [politicians] are the fuel that will burn the country,” warned Okeyo.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago