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Betty Bayo’s Mother Petitions DPP for Inquest into Gospel Singer’s ‘Mysterious’ Death

The mother of popular Kenyan gospel artiste Beatrice Mbugua, widely known as Betty Bayo, has formally appealed to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to launch an inquest into the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s death. Click Here To Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Joyce Wairimu, through her …

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Editors Sound Alarm Over Media Strain and Rising Threats

Kenya’s leading editors have warned that the country’s media landscape is under serious pressure, with financial strain and increasing attacks on journalists posing major risks to press freedom ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking at the 8th Annual Editors Convention in Kilifi, Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) President Zubeidah Kananu said …

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Freedom for Babu Owino as DPP Drops Case Against Him & Co-Accused

The DPP has withdrawn a criminal case against Babu Owino and six others in a Nairobi court. This decision follows a high court ruling that deemed the charge of subversion unconstitutional. Magistrate Onyina confirmed the termination of the case, citing the prosecution’s application. Babu Owino and his co-accused were initially …

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Fearful John Matara alleges being assaulted while in police custody.

John Matara, the suspect in the murder case involving socialite Starlet Wahu, is set to remain in custody for another seven days following a court order issued by Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti of the Makadara Law Courts. The extension was sought by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to finalize …

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