Why Mount Kenya voting bloc challenges presidential hopefuls

"I do not think Mt Kenya politics is what you would call complicated or sophisticated. It is actually very simple," Kaguchia said.

By Fred Kagonye 9 days ago

KTDA appoints Francis Miano acting CEO

KTDA appoints Eng Francis Miano as acting Chief Executive Officer effective January 16, replacing Wilson Muthaura, who proceeds on terminal leave.

By Fred Kagonye 12 days ago

Kanja orders internal probe after CCTV shows police assaulting pool players

Police IG Douglas Kanja condemns the assault of pool players in Nandi County, orders a probe, and gives the Internal Affairs Unit three days to conclude investigations.

By Fred Kagonye 13 days ago

Ipoa investigating police assault on men playing pool in Nandi

He noted that before the video was posted on social media, no one had lodged a complaint with the authority and urged Kenyans to make formal complaints when such incidents occur.

By Fred Kagonye 13 days ago

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Outcry after video shows police assaulting men playing pool in Nandi Hills

"We shall pursue these rogue police officers ruthlessly until they pay for these heinous acts against my people."

By Fred Kagonye 13 days ago

Suspected bandits kill police officer, steal cattle in Samburu

Police say the suspected bandits numbered more than 30 and were armed with AK47 and M16 rifles.

By Fred Kagonye 13 days ago

List: Countries facing new US immigrant visa restrictions

The restrictions, which take effect on January 21, 2026, will not affect tourism, business or medical treatment visas.

By Fred Kagonye 14 days ago

KWS ranger kills police officer, self over Christmas goat row

The police officers believed Ndichu received the goats on behalf of Kilibasi Police Station but failed to deliver them.

By Fred Kagonye 14 days ago

Epra announces new fuel prices in latest review

Fuel prices drop in latest EPRA review; petrol down by Sh2, diesel and kerosene Sh1 each to retail at Sh182.52, Sh170.47 and Sh153.78 per litre, respectively, in Nairobi.

By Fred Kagonye 14 days ago

COTU reacts to court order barring state use of private lawyers

"The craze in outsourcing legal services by national and county governments, state corporations and parastatals only point to the fact that private law firms have become conduits of corruption."

By Fred Kagonye 15 days ago

Kajiado inferno leaves grade 3 pupil in critical condition, eight others hospitalised

The nine pupils are hospitalized at Kimana Ultra Care Hospital. All others were accounted for, and parents were allowed to pick up their children.

By Fred Kagonye 15 days ago

DPP secures conviction of wardens over 2021 Kamiti prisoners escape

The Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, has secured the conviction of three prison wardens who worked at the Kamiti Maximum Prison

By Fred Kagonye 15 days ago

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How Stanbic Bank lost Sh5.8 million in a single transaction

Two events in Nairobi and Mombasa counties at CFC Stanbic bank cost two of their workers' jobs after the bank lost some Sh5.8 million in a transaction.

By Fred Kagonye 16 days ago

I was arrested over State House march post, activist Nzioka says

Activist Nzioka Muli claimed that police arrested him over a December 13, 2025, post about debt, land and natural resources on the X platform.

By Fred Kagonye 19 days ago

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How US withdrawal of support may hurt anti-terror efforts

Kenya's fight against terrorism may take a hit after President Donald Trump announced that the United States had withdrawn its support to Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF).

By Fred Kagonye 21 days ago

Eight people linked to national IDs registration racket charged

The suspects were accused of aiding illegal citizenship registration or holding fake documents.

By Fred Kagonye 22 days ago

Kabata, Kanjama or Wanyama? Race for LSK top seat shapes up

The race to succeed Law Society of Kenya president Faith Odhiambo is shaping up as an all-male contest, with polls slated for February.

By Fred Kagonye and Kamau Muthoni 25 days ago

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Lawyer asks court to silence Kenya's booming matatu culture

Despite laws prohibiting excessive noise and court judgments clearly stating that public service vehicles should not have decorative lights, matatu culture appears to operate above the law.

By Kamau Muthoni and Fred Kagonye 25 days ago

Court orders police chiefs to pay constable Sh16m withheld salary

Justice Linet Ndolo of the Nyeri Employment and Labour Relations Court ruled the police constable's salary had been unlawfully withheld between August 31, 2000 and August 18, 2020.

By Fred Kagonye 26 days ago

Families make merry as Nairobi rings in 2026

Nairobians made their way to Uhuru Park to welcome 2026 in style as they took on different activities to enjoy themselves.

By Fred Kagonye 28 days ago

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Kenyan jailed in US over terror plot akin to Sept 11

Abdi Adbullah Cholo, a Kenyan, was recently jailed for life in the US after he was found guilty of planning a terrorist attack similar to 9/11.

By Fred Kagonye and Kamau Muthoni 28 days ago

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Mogo faces class action suit over predatory lending

The company says that the case is incompetent, misconceived and bad in law.

By Fred Kagonye 29 days ago

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Police nabbed drugs worth Sh9b this year, meth topped seizures

Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit of the DCI seized drugs worth Sh9 billion between January and November 2025.

By Fred Kagonye 30 days ago

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NTSA to know fate on mandatory public service vehicles inspection

The petitioner argues that the NTSA has violated the public's consumer rights by licensing vehicles that fail to meet the required standards.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

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Ladnan Hospital ordered to pay woman Sh3 million for ovaries removal

The patient pursued medical attention for fibroids, leading to surgery she reportedly did not approve.She has sought treatment at Mama Lucy.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

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Why Lazizi Mara opposed the withdrawal of Ritz-Carlton Mara case withdrawal

The push for a full hearing by the developer of a getaway resort at the Masai Mara, sparked a legal battle.

By Kamau Muthoni and Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

DIG Lagat puts on notice politicians, financiers of Barikoi chaos

Lagat and the police bosses also discussed the security plan they plan to deploy during the festive period.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

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Why homicide cases are on the rise

Directorate of Criminal Investigations boss Mohamed Amin has said his investigations team has handled several murder cases involving partners this year.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

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How undercover DCI operation landed 'wash wash' suspects in jail

Evidence tabled in court showed the convicts were found with 162 notes resembling Sh1,000 and 45 notes resembling USD 100.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

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Drugs discovery raises questions over exhibit handling

The recent discovery of some 24 kilos of methamphetamine allegedly in the hands of seven navy officers valued at Sh192 million.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

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Haiti mission troops welcomed home, praised for bravery abroad

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said that the officers will grace the Jamhuri Day celebrations tomorrow at Nyayo National Stadium.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

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As State warns of deepening risks, terrorists infiltrate refugee camps

Report says that some refugees have been infiltrated by the Al-Shabaab terror group and have been used to traffic arms, contraband and human smuggling.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Lobbies slam NLC over decision on Kakuzi land row

The lobbies said that the dismissal was a huge disregard for the history of violations suffered by the communities living near Kakuzi.

By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

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How a night out at Mirema bar ended in journalist's death

A post mortem conducted at the facility showed that he died as a result of from Acute Hemorrhagic Gastritis.

By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

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KQ staff in Sh59 million heroin case jailed for 25 years, fined Sh356 million

SPM Thuku found that the defence by the three men was not sufficient for their acquittal.

By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

Mathe wa Ngara freed on bond

Through her lawyers, Kigunzu argued that the prosecution's grounds for her denial of bail were mere allegations that do not amount to compelling reasons.

By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

Wajir official found in Somalia after missing for months

A Wajir Huduma Centre Manager and Assistant County Commissioner, Hussein Abdirahman Mohamed, who went missing for four months, has been safely found.

By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

Lawyer Mwita detained for 14 days in terror financing probe

The Kahawa Law Courts have allowed the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) to hold lawyer Chacha Mwita for 14 days as they investigate him over his alleged financing of terrorism.

By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

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Migori teen tells court how he was lured by Al Shabaab to avenge father's death

MMC testified that Hassan convinced him it was easy to travel to Somalia and urged him to convert to Islam.

By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

13 more suspects taken to court over terror financing links

Thirteen more people have been arraigned at the Kahawa Law Courts where police are seeking to hold them as they investigate terror financing.

By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago