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Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has found himself at the center of public controversy after a viral video appeared to show him making insensitive remarks about the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The video, which circulated widely on Tuesday evening, captured Governor Kahiga …

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has publicly apologized for his controversial remarks made following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and announced his resignation as the vice chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG). Speaking during a press conference on Wednesday, Governor Kahiga expressed remorse for his comments, which …

The Council of Governors (CoG) has convened a special meeting to discuss what it described as “reckless and insensitive” remarks made by Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. In a statement issued on Tuesday, CoG Chairperson and Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi said the …

An autopsy has revealed that the three people who died during the viewing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s body at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, sustained gunshot wounds to the head and chest. The victims were reportedly shot amid chaos as security officers tried to restrain a crowd attempting …

  A shocking video has surfaced online showing Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga allegedly celebrating the death of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga — remarks that have sparked widespread outrage among Kenyans. In the viral clip, Governor Kahiga, speaking in his native Kikuyu language during a public event in Kieni …

Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana has said that the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s impact on Kenya’s democracy and political culture is so immense that no single individual can take his place. Speaking on Citizen TV on Tuesday morning, Kibwana described Raila as a visionary leader whose legacy goes …

Police in Nairobi are investigating a case in which a man died after being assaulted by his nephew during a domestic altercation in Umoja estate. The deceased, identified as 45-year-old Stephen Ng’ang’a, reportedly engaged in a heated argument with his nephew, which quickly turned violent. The cause of the dispute …

Police in Nairobi are investigating the death of a Rwandan woman who is suspected to have died from carbon monoxide poisoning in her house in Kangemi’s Gatina area. The deceased, identified as 31-year-old Arlene Mukashyaka, was found lifeless on a seat, with a charcoal jiko still in the house. Her …

A growing number of Kenyan companies are funding their operations and expansion projects using their own resources rather than bank loans, as high interest rates and tough lending terms persist, a new Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) survey shows. The September 2025 CEOs Survey reveals that most firms now rely …

The late former Citizen TV journalist Kimani Mbugua’s father, Dedan Kimathi, has opened up about his son’s final words before his passing. Mbugua, aged 29, died by suicide on the night of October 14, 2025, at a rehabilitation centre in Mombasa, where he had been receiving treatment. Click here to …