Gor Mahia’s 2024/25 campaign ended in heartbreak and a shock FKF Cup final defeat that left the record champions without a single trophy. For a club that prides itself on being the most successful in Kenyan football history, Gor Mahia’s 2024/25 season will go down as one of the most painful in recent memory. With…
A man was found unconscious and thrown into Ruaka, Kiambu County, early on Tuesday, July 1, with residents wanting to know his identity The incident comes at a time when there is an increase in concerns about allegations of kidnapping by police and arbitrary killings Despite photos of the event spread, the authorities had not…
The High Court has stopped the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) from rolling out its updated Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) schedule for used cars. This provides a temporary break to importers coming just one day before the new rates were supposed to start. The court issued interim orders on Monday and marked the petition, which…
Nominated Member of Parliament Sabina Chege during a past event. PHOTO/@SABINACHEGE/XNominated Member of Parliament Sabina Chege has urged Kenyan leaders to prioritise action over rhetoric as the country grapples with nationwide protests and growing youth frustration. “As leaders, we need to speak less and act more. Kenyans are frustrated from all corners, and the reasons they…
The Kenyan newspaper on Tuesday, July 1, highlighted a variety of topics, including concerns about the escalation of police violence that causes death. Elsewhere, newspapers reported on the possibility of the arrest of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua due to the protests last Wednesday, June 25 1. People Daily The newspaper reported on the state…
A lawyer from Nairobi has asked the Law Society of Kenya to take Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki off the Roll of Advocates. The lawyer accuses them of being involved in government-backed violence during recent protests. Advocate Kepha Ojijo filed the petition, which the Law Society of Kenya got on…
President William Ruto takes a picture with heroes. PHOTO/https://heroes.go.ke/ The government, through the National Heroes Council, has officially invited the public to submit nominations for individuals to be considered for declaration as national heroes. In a public notice on the MyGov publication dated Tuesday, July 1, 2025, the Council announced that proposals for nominations are…
From left: TikTok’s Sub-Saharan Africa Outreach and Partnership Manager Duduzile Mkhize, Kenyan doctor Claire Gathoni Kinuthia, Nigerian doctor Olawale Tokunbo Ogunlana, South African doctor Siyamak Saleh, mental health advocate Sanam Naran, and TikTok’s Head of Communications for Sub-Saharan Africa, Keagile Makgoba. PHOTO | COURTESY Kenyan obstetrician Dr. Claire Kinuthia, who is also a well-known digital…
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has come out strongly against an attempt by two senior police officers to block their prosecution in the murder case of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang. IPOA described the legal move as a calculated effort to dodge accountability and obstruct justice. Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Samson Taalam and Police…
Former LSK President Eric Theuri at a past event. PHOTO/@etadv/X Eric Theuri, the former president of the Law Society of Kenya, has stated that the abduction of citizens is part of an official government policy. Speaking during a morning interview on a local television station on Tuesday, June 1, 2025, Theuri claimed that enforced disappearances…
A grocery section in a supermarket. Image used for illustration purposes only. PHOTO/PexelsKenyans faced higher food prices in June 2025, with the cost of essentials like carrots, cabbages, and sugar rising sharply, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, released on Monday, June 30, 2025, showed annual…
IT expert and blogger Ndiang’ui Kinyagia. [Courtesy] It is now 11 days since 35-year-old IT expert and blogger Ndiang’ui Kinyagia was last seen. Known on X as Daguin Dd, Ndiang’ui has been missing since June 21, 2025, when armed officers believed to be from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reportedly stormed his Kinoo residence,…
Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohammed Amin rejected allegations that he gave a false testimony during a Senate hearing about the killing of teacher Albert Ojwang’. Amin addressed the doubts about public trust in his ability to lead criminal investigations. He explained that his statement to the Senate was not his personal view or made-up…
KNEC CEO David Njengere. PHOTO/@KNECKenya/XThe Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has raised concerns over the loss of a key grant title deed for its plot used in administering national examinations. The document, tied to Land Reference Number 209/6900, is crucial to the council’s operations, and its disappearance has triggered alarm within the education sector. In…
A Milimani court has ordered the arrest of social media influencer and Thika Town parliamentary hopeful Francis Gaitho. This comes after he skipped a court session related to his ongoing criminal case. Senior Principal Magistrate Robinson Ondieki approved the prosecution’s plea for the arrest warrant on July 30, 2025 pointing out Gaitho’s repeated failure to…