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Former Sports Principal Secretary and ex-ambassador Peter Kirimi Kaberia has been charged alongside eight other individuals and companies over the alleged misappropriation of Ksh330.57 million set aside for the hosting of the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Kaberia, Stephen Njoroge Muthuma, Enock Onditi Ondwari, John Kiende Ruga, Samuel Mbaa Njoroge …

Several vehicles were destroyed after a fire broke out at a garage along Ole Dume Road in Kilimani, Nairobi, leaving mechanics and vehicle owners facing significant losses. The incident occurred early Tuesday, September 8, 2026, with Nairobi County Chief Officer for Customer Engagement and Citizen Service Geoffrey Mosiria visiting the …

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticised the government’s ongoing crackdown on foreign small-scale traders, questioning the manner in which the operation is being conducted and warning that it could damage Kenya’s relations with neighbouring countries. In a post on X, Kalonzo pointed to images of hundreds of small-scale …

The inquest into the death of 29-year-old Gen-Z protester Rex Masai has been closed after a forensic expert told the court that CCTV footage submitted as evidence showed no signs of tampering. Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Senior Assistant Director of Forensics Joshua Mutua told Milimani Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo …

A Burundian trader selling caps in Kenya has made an emotional appeal to President William Ruto, asking the government to reconsider its planned crackdown on foreigners engaged in small-scale businesses. The trader, who spoke to activist and city official Geoffrey Mosiria, expressed concern that the government directive could leave him …

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has condemned the alleged abduction of The Standard Group Editor Alex Kiprotich and directed that investigations into the incident be conducted swiftly to uncover those responsible. Speaking on Thursday in Elgeyo Marakwet, Murkomen termed the incident barbaric and said anyone found to have played a …

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has urged authorities to conduct a swift, independent and comprehensive investigation into the reported abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich. The commission said it was “deeply concerned” about the incident, which allegedly took place on the night of September 1. …

Members of Parliament have called for an investigation into Safaricom’s deactivation and reassignment of dormant SIM cards, warning that the practice could expose customers to fraud, financial losses and breaches of personal data. The matter was raised in the National Assembly after Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss tabled a petition by …

Popular digital learning content creator Teacher Cillah has once again found herself in the spotlight after President William Ruto’s son, George Ruto, visited her school on Tuesday. Teacher Cillah first captured widespread attention in mid-August following a playful social media exchange with George. The teacher had shared AI-generated images depicting …

Kirinyaga County Assembly is mourning the death of nominated MCA Beatrice Njoki Mitaru, who passed away on August 24, 2026. Mitaru, who represented Persons with Disabilities, died at around 3 a.m. while receiving treatment at Outspan Hospital in Nyeri, according to a notification from the Office of the Speaker. Click …