Opposition leaders have strongly condemned what they described as escalating state violence and authoritarian tendencies under President William Ruto’s leadership, following the fatal shooting of five individuals in a land dispute in Kilgoris, Transmara West. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a joint statement, key figures including Martha …
Read More »President Ruto Grants Clemency to 57 Inmates in Nationwide Prison Pardon
President William Ruto has granted clemency to 57 inmates—56 Kenyans and one foreign national—in a wide-reaching pardon initiative aimed at promoting rehabilitation and restorative justice. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel A statement from State House confirmed that the decision was based on recommendations from the Power of Mercy …
Read More »Gov’t Suspends Gambling Advertisements Across All Platforms for 30 Days
The Kenyan government has announced an immediate 30-day suspension of all gambling advertisements across television, radio, social media, and print platforms, including newspapers, magazines, and flyers. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement issued by the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), the government outlined that the …
Read More »At Least Five Killed in Renewed Land Dispute Clashes in Narok
Fresh violence erupted in Angata Barrikoi, Narok County, on Monday morning, leaving at least five people dead during a confrontation linked to an ongoing land demarcation exercise by government officials. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to police reports, the clashes began when local residents, asserting ancestral ownership …
Read More »Spice FM Presenter Edward Kwach Passes Away
Renowned Kenyan radio presenter Edward Carey Kwach has passed away while receiving treatment for meningitis, his family announced on Tuesday morning. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In an official statement issued by family spokesperson Michael Okwiri, it was confirmed that Kwach died on the night of April 28, …
Read More »Namibian Minister Sacked after Being Accused of Rape
Namibia’s agriculture minister has been sacked after being accused of raping a 16-year-old girl five years ago. Mac-Albert Hengari was arrested on Saturday after allegedly attempting to bribe the victim, now 21, to withdraw the case against him, the police say. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Hengari, 59, …
Read More »Preparations Intensify for 10th Annual Scientific Diabetes Conference in Naivasha
Preparations are in full swing for the 10th Annual Scientific Diabetes Conference, set to take place in mid-May in Naivasha. This year’s event, themed “A Decade in Diabetes Care,” will highlight advancements, teamwork, and dedication in diabetes management, research, and advocacy. Kenya Diabetes Study Group (KDSG) President Rosslyn Ngugi shared …
Read More »KDF Soldier Arrested After Girlfriend’s Sudden Death in Kitengela Lodge
A soldier from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) was taken into custody following the sudden death of his girlfriend at a lodge in Kitengela, Kajiado County. Police believe the woman may have died due to heart-related complications and plan to confirm the cause of death through an autopsy. The autopsy …
Read More »‘They aimed to kill’ – BBC identifies security forces who shot Kenya anti-tax protesters
By: BBC The members of Kenya’s security forces who shot dead anti-tax protesters at the country’s parliament last June have been identified by the BBC. The BBC’s analysis of more than 5,000 images also shows that those killed there were unarmed and not posing a threat. The East African nation’s constitution …
Read More »Murkomen to Visit Kerio Valley Amid Ongoing Banditry Attacks
Kipchumba Murkomen, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, will hold a crucial security meeting in Kerio Valley on Monday, April 28, 2025. This visit comes as the government intensifies efforts to restore peace in the region. According to officials, the meeting, set to take place at the Chesongoch …
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