Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has issued a sharp rebuke to Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat, promising legal consequences if he returns to power. Speaking to residents in Githunguri Constituency, Kiambu County, on Thursday, June 12, 2025, Gachagua accused Lagat of spearheading a crackdown against government critics. He claimed the police boss is…
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has sounded the alarm over a troubling spike in deaths occurring inside police custody, revealing that at least 20 individuals have died over the last four months. IPOA Chairperson Issack Hassan made the disclosure on Thursday while addressing the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security, highlighting what…
CBK Governor Dr. Kamau Thugge appears before the National Assembly’s Committee on Finance and National Planning at Bunge Towers, Parliament, Nairobi, on March 25, 2025, to discuss the implementation of the Central Bank Rate (CBR). Kenya has formally approached the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to negotiate a new financing agreement as its current IMF-supported programmes…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja,DCI Director Mohamed Amin,DIG Gilbert Masengeli and other top police officers before the National Assembly’s Administration and Internal Security Committe chaired by Gabriel Tongoyo and Dido Raso in regard to the death of Albert Omondi Ojwang’ in police custody at Mini Chambers, County Hall, Parliament Nairobi. June 12th,2025. [Elvis Ogina,…
Benni McCarthy is backing Harambee Stars to be unstoppable in the upcoming CHAN. Following Harambee Stars’ dominant win over Chad in an international friendly match, Benni McCarthy has made a bold promise to fans ahead of the African Nations Championship. Harambee Stars started their campaign with a goalless draw before securing a commanding 2-1 win…
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya meets with Uganda’s Peter Ogwang, Tanzania’s Palamagamba Kabudi, and CAF Secretary General Veron Mosengo-Omba following a joint high-level visit to review Kenya’s progress in preparing for CHAN 2025. Kenya is moving full steam ahead in its preparations to host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) and the 2027 Africa Cup…
In 2024, President William Ruto’s administration ramped up its surveillance efforts, making a record 35 requests to Meta for access to user data – more than any other country in East Africa, according to the tech giant’s Transparency Centre report. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, confirmed that it shares user…
A tragic tragedy occurred in the area of Jacaranda Estate, Coffee West, Nairobi, after a five -year -old girl Amanda was killed The main suspect, his brother alleged Guards and neighbors who were worried about the bureaucracy quickly answered and managed to arrest the suspect One family in the Jacaranda Estate area, Coffee in the…
Manchester United are eyeing a promising teenage forward who helped his club earn promotion and is attracting interest from Europe’s elite. English Premier League giants Manchester United are reportedly interested in Metz striker Idrissa Gueye. The 18-year-old prodigy made 20 appearances for the French club during the 2024-25 season, scoring five goals and providing one…
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Thirdway Alliance Party leader Ekuru Aukot. PHOTO/@EAukot/XThirdway Alliance Party leader Ekuru Aukot has criticised the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) for what he termed as dragging its feet in the investigation into the death of Albert Omondi Ojwang, a teacher and blogger who died in police custody under controversial circumstances. Speaking on Friday, June 13,…
On Friday, June 13, Kenyan newspapers highlighted how protests against the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang in Nairobi’s main business area covered the Treasury’s main budget John Mbadi. The daily newspaper also reported an investigation into Ojwang’s death, with citizens demanding justice to be done about its murder. The main headlines in Kenyan…
Julien Alfred met her mentor, Usain Bolt, in Oslo and has revealed what they talked about during the brief interaction. Julien Alfred has disclosed some of the conversations she had with the fastest man alive, Usain Bolt, during their brief meeting at the Diamond League Meeting in Oslo. Julien Alfred has always been vocal about…
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has taken a public swipe at Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei, intensifying internal tensions within the Kenya Kwanza camp just a day after a fiery Senate session involving Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. The lash out follows Murkomen’s Wednesday grilling over the controversial death of social media influencer Albert Ojwang. Senator Cherargei,…
IPOA has made strides in resolving the confirmed massacre of blogger Albert Ojwang, who reached his sad end in police custody Police Constable James Mukhwana has been arrested as the chief suspect of Ojwang’s torture and murder Mukhwana is currently being detained at Capitol Hill Police Station, Nairobi, where he is being dealt with to…