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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 22 hrs ago
Nyoro's proposals for Kenya's journey to Singapore
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 day ago
NCIC summons MP Kaluma
'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 5 days ago
'Walk the talk or resign,' lawyer tells Ruto
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 6 days ago
Security analyst: Why Kenya has never healed from 2007-08 post-election violence
Gachagua to Ruto: 'Cushion the payslip' by suspending housing levy
Former DP Rigathi Gachagua calls on State to review PAYE tax bands and suspend Housing Levy, says workers' payslips are burdened by taxes.
By Fred Kagonye 7 days ago
Gachagua to Ruto: 'Cushion the payslip' by suspending housing levy
You have failed Kenyans, Gachagua tells Ruto
“Kenyans are not safe, our children are not safe, investors are not safe and foreigners are not safe. Foreigners are not safe, Investors are not safe, no one in Kenya is safe.”
By Fred Kagonye 7 days ago
You have failed Kenyans, Gachagua tells Ruto
Gachagua: Ruto has presided over lawlessness and anarchy
According to the DCP leader some figures in the security sector were the financiers and planners of goons and were presiding over the cover-up of killings on Ruto’s behalf.
By Fred Kagonye 7 days ago
Gachagua: Ruto has presided over lawlessness and anarchy
Lamu's Marubu ditches UDA, cites frustrations from Timamy
“The intention is hereby withdrawn. Neither I, my team nor my political allies will participate in further UDA mobilisation grassroots elections or party activities.”
By Fred Kagonye 7 days ago
Lamu's Marubu ditches UDA, cites frustrations from Timamy
Gachagua claims 68 women raped by police in Ol Kalou chaos
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua claims one person killed, 20 others nursing gunshot wounds after Thursday’s by-election in Ol Kalou; alleges 68 women sexually assaulted by hooded men.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Gachagua claims 68 women raped by police in Ol Kalou chaos
Somalia's Hirshabelle State presidential race heats up
Osman Mohamed Adawe officially declared his candidacy by unveiling an ambitious agenda centred on security, reconciliation and economic transformation.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Somalia's Hirshabelle State presidential race heats up
Gachagua: DCP to field candidates across 47 counties in 2027
"We are a national party and it is our intention to field candidates in all 47 counties for gubernatorial, senatorial, National Assembly and county assembly seats," he said.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Gachagua: DCP to field candidates across 47 counties in 2027
Somali business community rejects new chamber leadership
The SCCI has urged the Federal Government to respect the legal framework governing the Chamber and facilitate a transparent electoral process.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Somali business community rejects new chamber leadership
Somalia needs humanitarian organisations help for prosperity
Good governments are those that cooperate with organisations serving the public.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Somalia needs humanitarian organisations help for prosperity
I will run an 'open' government, Ruto claims
“Institutions do not earn public trust by demanding it. They earn it by serving the people honestly, fairly and openly,” said Ruto.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
I will run an 'open' government, Ruto claims
Sifuna removed as Deputy Minority Whip in Senate
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna removed as Senate Deputy Minority Whip, replaced by Migori’s Eddie Oketch, Speaker Amason Kingi announces.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Sifuna removed as Deputy Minority Whip in Senate
KWS, NPS support for wildlife conservation to continue
“We are now doing conservation using technology, we are using drones, digital radios to be able to inform what is happening is happening in the field.”
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
KWS, NPS support for wildlife conservation to continue
British High Commissioner visits Laikipia County
He later visited, Nyati Barracks, where he heard about the BATUK training facilities which help enhance the capabilities of British and Kenyan forces through join training.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
British High Commissioner visits Laikipia County
Fuel prices to remain unchanged
Petrol, diesel and kerosene prices to remain unchanged for the next one month in the latest review by EPRA, acting DG Joseph Oketch says.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Fuel prices to remain unchanged
Police kill man 'involved' in Westlands restaurant robbery
Suspect allegedly involved in robbery at a restaurant in Spring Valley gunned down after a shootout with police in Joska, Machakos county.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Police kill man 'involved' in Westlands restaurant robbery
We are 'fighting' goons, Murkomen says
"Let's not start pretending like the police are not doing anything about this. Over 20 people have been arrested so far in connection to yesterday's incidents," claimed Murkomen.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
We are 'fighting' goons, Murkomen says
Former Afghan General extradited to USA to face drug charges
Abdul Zahir Qadeer, alias Haji Abdul Zahir, will face charges relating to a conspiracy to allegedly import narcotics and firearms.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Former Afghan General extradited to USA to face drug charges
Coast DCI boss Kasyoki says there is no 'genital theft'
“Anyone identified participating in, inciting, or cheering mob justice will be arrested and charged with murder.”
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Coast DCI boss Kasyoki says there is no 'genital theft'
Gachagua calls on IEBC to reign on state officials in Ol Kalou
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua wants IEBC to summon State officials involved in massive voter bribery in Ol Kalou ahead of Thursday’s by-election.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Gachagua calls on IEBC to reign on state officials in Ol Kalou
Registrar of Political Parties okays Sifuna's removal as ODM secretary general
Registrar of Political Parties okays removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as ODM party Sec Gen following the National Executive Council resolution.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Registrar of Political Parties okays Sifuna's removal as ODM secretary general
Lawyers demand safety guarantees after two advocates killed
LSK calls on lawyers to join nationwide advocates' march for Justice on Friday after murder of two advocates in 48 hours; participants to dress formally and don a purple ribbon.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Lawyers demand safety guarantees after two advocates killed
Matiang'i denies political meeting with Arati and Junet
“Contrary to false claims circulating online, this was neither a meeting held last night nor a planned engagement.”
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Matiang'i denies political meeting with Arati and Junet
Kenya, Italy sign security deal to combat crime
"Kenya welcomes Italy's integrated approach that recognises the strong link between development, migration management and security," said Murkomen.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Kenya, Italy sign security deal to combat crime
Police arrest man with Sh1 million heroin
The drugs were in four sachets weighing a total of 300 grammes and they also discovered Sh95,000 in cash, which they believe to be proceeds of crime.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Police arrest man with Sh1 million heroin
US to end UN logistical support for AU mission in Somalia
Its withdrawal would require the African Union and troop-contributing countries to secure alternative funding and support arrangements if the mission continues beyond 2026.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
US to end UN logistical support for AU mission in Somalia
Italian agritech firms eye Kenya to cut post-harvest losses
Thirteen Italian agritech and food processing companies have landed in Kenya to explore partnerships aimed at modernising the country's agri-food value chain and cutting post-harvest losses.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Italian agritech firms eye Kenya to cut post-harvest losses
Detectives probing possible murder of Nakuru KWS officer
The pathologist ruled out the possibility of a suicide as his cause of death which prompted Crime Scene Investigators to revisit the scene, cordoning it for reconstruction.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Detectives probing possible murder of Nakuru KWS officer
Aviation policies limit Kenya tourism numbers
“Hoteliers ascribe the low number to the current aviation policy that limits the number of airlines allowed into the country and the number of weekly flights for others.”
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Aviation policies limit Kenya tourism numbers
Police lockdown leaves towns deserted on Gen Z protest anniversary
UPDATE: Security heightened at Parliament buildings as police barricade road with barbed wire, anti-riot and GSU officers deployed ahead of planned June 25 memorial protests.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Police lockdown leaves towns deserted on Gen Z protest anniversary
'Killer cops must go', families of Gen Z victims demand on protest anniversary
“For those who were killed, we are sorry but those who are alive, life has to go on, it is over now, I think activists can be on their way,” Mohamud added.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
'Killer cops must go', families of Gen Z victims demand on protest anniversary
Police block families of protest victims from reaching Parliament
“May I thank the police for making the day so successful, when you barricade roads, you are enforcing the public holiday,” said Karua.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Police block families of protest victims from reaching Parliament
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Why we mounted police roadblocks and barricades- IG Kanja
“If there is any person who has been arrested by police the usual procedure must follow,” said the IG.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Why we mounted police roadblocks and barricades- IG Kanja
DCI is after demo planners, Murkomen says
CS Murkomen says tomorrow’s Nairobi demos are legal and police will escort protesters; warns against goonism says DCI are after funders and mobilisers.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
DCI is after demo planners, Murkomen says
We won't cheer failure: Standard Group hits back at Ruto's rant
“We, however, admit that the President, in his post, was right on one thing: “Kenya belongs to all Kenyans”.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
We won't cheer failure: Standard Group hits back at Ruto's rant
Protect protesters, lobby groups tell police
“Any deaths or serious injuries must be immediately reported to IPOA. The NPS must cooperate fully with oversight bodies and preserve all relevant evidence.”
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Protect protesters, lobby groups tell police
Britain warns citizens of tomorrows demos
“The situation could change quickly, especially on key dates, including the anniversaries of the 2024 Finance Bill protests between 25 June and 7 July,” read the notice.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Britain warns citizens of tomorrows demos