The chilling details of Ojwang’s last phone call before his death in police custody have just emerged, exposing a disturbing glimpse into his final hours. The popular X influencer’s desperate plea for safety during a brief conversation with a friend reveals a man gripped by fear and uncertainty after his arrest. Captured on a leaked […]
The Kenyan government is taking a bold step to tackle insecurity from the grassroots. Under the KARA Usalama Mitaani Programme, a new community-first initiative launched on June 8, 2025, over 1.2 million private security guards will now play a central role in estate-level policing. The Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with the Kenya Alliance of […]
Nairobi, June 9, 2025 – The National Police Service (NPS) has ordered the immediate interdiction of multiple senior officers attached to Nairobi’s Central Police Station following the controversial death of 26-year-old Albert Omondi Ojwang while in police custody over the weekend. Among those suspended are the Officer Commanding Station (OCS), the duty officer who was […]
Usalo Village in Siaya County is quickly gaining global attention. For the second time in just five years, a rare Western Osprey from Finland has landed here. This bird, known for its extraordinarily long-distance flights, was discovered trapped in a fishing net near Usalo Beach. Sadly, it died before help arrived. Yet, its arrival has […]
Nairobi, Kenya – June 6, 2025 – Renowned Kenyan journalist and blogger Lynn Ngugi has ignited a firestorm of debate with a scathing critique of the UK Visa Application Centre (VFS Global) in Westlands, Nairobi, labeling its operations a “masterclass in modern-day exploitation.” Her viral post on X, published June 5, has resonated with thousands […]
Employees at Nairobi-based call center raise concerns about sustainability of employment as statutory deductions and taxes consume more than 50% of modest salaries NAIROBI, Kenya – Workers at CCI Kenya, one of Nairobi’s largest call center operations, are raising alarm over what they describe as crippling salary deductions that leave them with less than half […]
Kilifi North MP Owen Baya has withdrawn his controversial Crops (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which aimed to strip Muguka of its legal recognition in Kenya. The decision follows a closed-door meeting with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and leaders from Embu County, one of the main Muguka-producing regions. The withdrawal not only raises questions about political pressure […]
A fresh legal battle has erupted over Kenya’s Deputy Presidency, with 32 petitioners filing court applications seeking to remove current Deputy President Kithure Kindiki from office and potentially reinstate his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua. The petitioners have launched a two-pronged legal strategy that could plunge the country into a constitutional crisis. First, they are seeking the […]
High Court approves distribution of properties worth billions as beneficiaries reach consensus after five years The protracted succession battle over former President Daniel arap Moi’s vast estate has taken a significant step forward after his heirs unanimously agreed to share properties outlined in his will, ending years of uncertainty for beneficiaries. In a landmark ruling […]
Nairobi Labour Relations Court rules recruitment process limiting positions to former NHIF workers unconstitutional and discriminatory Former employees of the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) have suffered a major setback after the Labour Relations Court in Nairobi quashed the Social Health Authority’s (SHA) decision to reserve senior management positions exclusively for them. Justice Byram […]
Tragedy struck a village when at least four people were killed while five others were injured after a gold mine collapsed early Saturday morning in West Pokot County. The injured were rescued and rushed to hospitals in the area. The incident happened at Karon village, police said. West Pokot sub county Deputy County Commissioner Wycliffe […]
Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli Saturday refuted claims made by the Principal Secretary for Housing and Urban Development, Charles Hinga alleging that the union was involved in drafting the regulations that manage the Affordable Housing scheme. Atwoli challenged Hinga to produce evidence that shows COTU was involved in approving the […]
