The inquest into the death of Rex Masai resumed this week as his close friend, George Ndikas, took the witness stand to recount the harrowing final moments of the young protester’s life. Ndikas described a day that began with unremarkable routines. He recalled leaving work and heading home, where he found Rex busy cleaning. Later…
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has launched an investigation into Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses following rising alarms over mass surveillance and the unauthorized use of Kenyans’ personal data for artificial intelligence training. In a notable move, the regulator initiated the legal process on a suo motu basis, taking action independently rather than…
Pastor Victor Kanyari revealed that his daughter, Sky Victor, was diagnosed with a severe infection after being admitted to hospital He confirmed that Sky had already been discharged from hospital but said he was still physically weak and was still recovering despite his condition being stable. The preacher also reflected on family challenges, including the…
East African countries have been urged to strengthen regional cooperation to tackle the growing threat of improvised explosive devices. Speaking during a counter-terrorism capacity-building forum in Kwale, Kenya the National Director General Counter-Terrorism Center, Kibiego Kigen said no single country can address the threat alone, calling for coordinated efforts in intelligence sharing, law harmonization and…
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has sparked a political debate after hinting at the possibility of collaborating with former Vice President Rigathi Gachagua towards the 2027 General Election Speaking during the funeral of former Kirinyaga senator Daniel Karaba, Uhuru warned against politicians with “sweet lips” and emphasized the importance of listening to the views of the…
Samburu Governor Jonathan Leleit clashed with senators outside the Senate after rejecting CPAC’s call on audit questions Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna led a group of senators who were trying to drag him into the hall, which led to clashes with the governor’s bodyguards The tension highlighted the escalation of hostilities, with Sifuna calling on the…
Joseph Kihato, the headmaster of Gilgil Hills Academy, where the little boy was found dead, has described what happened following the public outcry The headmaster emphasized that the school provided solid information that matched the report of the state medical examiner who conducted the autopsy He also noted that the school tried to save the…
For years, farmers along the seasonal Miu River in Mwala, Machakos County followed a harsh routine. When the river dried up, farming stalled, with locals forced to walk approximately 2 kilometres in search of water. However, that reality is now changing thanks to a locally driven climate adaptation project under the national government’s Financing Locally…
People Living with Disabilities (PLWD) in Migori have been asked to visit the County Referral Hospital for assessment to receive free wheelchairs. Speaking at the Migori County Referral Hospital (MCRH), Fredrick Otieno, the Doctor in Charge of Physiotherapy at the facility, said that the partnership with the county and the Walkabout Foundation will host a…
The Council of Governors has protested what it termed as attempts to arrest governors over their failure to appear before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee, describing the move as unwarranted and a threat to constructive intergovernmental relations. Addressing the press in Nairobi on Tuesday, the Chair of the Council of Governors and Wajir Governor…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) clarified that the prices of three petrol products reached more than KSh 200 per liter following a poster that went viral on Wednesday, April 1 This came after the poster claimed that prices were adjusted to reflect the increased cost of importing oil, a situation fueled by ongoing…
Member of Parliament for Ol Kalou, David Njuguna Kiaraho, died while receiving treatment at The Nairobi Hospital, while Speaker Moses Wetang’ula confirmed his death Funeral preparations had begun after a committee of nine members of parliament was formed to work with the family on his final burial arrangements. Photos of his large mansion in the…
A Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student, Sheila Chebet, was found dead under mysterious circumstances, leaving her family and the Karatina community in shock. Chebet was last seen alive with her boyfriend, Vincent Bet, after spending time together in a club in Karatina Edwin Kamau, Vincent’s friend, gave a detailed account of the events of…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki explained the reasons for pardoning his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua as political tension continues to increase in the country Kindiki stressed the importance of peace and respect among leaders and brothers from the Mount Kenya area during his visit to Meru He promised to uphold the values of Njuri Ncheke elders and…
A first year student of Kenya Medical Training College, Sheila Chebet aged 20, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Karatina area, Nyeri County Her boyfriend, Vincent Bet, a fourth year student at Karatina University, is allegedly involved in her death CCTV footage from a nearby shop showed Vincent leading Chebet in a different direction…