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Jonah Kariuki, the father of Boniface Mwangi Kariuki—the young hawker who was shot by a police officer during protests in Nairobi on June 17—says his son is in stable condition but remains in the Intensive Care Unit. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Boniface, who was unarmed, was shot …

The Judiciary has raised concern over growing threats to the rule of law, particularly highlighting incidents of police brutality and violent disruptions during recent protests. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement issued Wednesday, Judiciary spokesperson Paul Ndemo extended condolences to the family of Albert Ojwang and …

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has taken his bid for Kenya’s 2027 presidency to the global stage, beginning with a town hall meeting in Texas, USA, where he met with members of the Kenyan diaspora. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking over the weekend at DFW Celebrations …

President William Ruto has announced that over 100,000 small and micro enterprises (SMEs) across Kenya will benefit from a Sh5 billion grant aimed at strengthening grassroots businesses. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during an interdenominational service at Friends Comprehensive School Kivaywa in Kakamega’s Likuyani constituency, the President …

Authorities in India have recovered the second black box from the wreckage of the Air India Boeing 787 that crashed in Ahmedabad, killing at least 279 people. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The cockpit voice recorder (CVR) was located on Sunday, two days after the flight data recorder …

The political truce between President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga appears to be unraveling, with top ODM figures declaring the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between their parties effectively void. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel On Saturday, ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna dismissed the agreement as “worthless,” …

The family of Zambia’s late former president Edgar Lungu has reached an agreement with the government, ending days of tension over his funeral arrangements. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Lungu, who served as Zambia’s president from 2015 to 2021, passed away 10 days ago in South Africa while …

A 28-year-old man, Maurice Otieno Okeyo, lost his life in a mob justice incident in Seme Subcounty, Kisumu, after he allegedly went on a violent spree, injuring a resident and causing extensive damage to property. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The fatal attack occurred within his uncle’s compound …

Three civilians believed to have been used by police officers to torture and kill teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang were arrested on Sunday during a police operation in Nairobi. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Authorities say the trio were suspects already in custody at Nairobi Central Police Station …

The European Union has added Kenya to its list of high-risk countries with significant shortcomings in combating money laundering and terrorism financing. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement released on June 10, the EU Commission announced the inclusion of Kenya, along with Algeria, Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, …