Author: Brenda Socky

Gachagua demands immediate resignation of DIG Eliud Lagat
In a statement released on June 9, Gachagua held Lagat directly accountable for Ojwang’s arrest and subsequent death, describing the incident as a bru...

Ex-Kamukunji OCS denies role in Rex Maasai killing, says they faced criminals
Mugo told the inquest that his team was deployed to manage security in Nairobi’s lower Central Business District between June 18 and 20, 2024, an area...

Leaders mount pressure on police to solve Albert Ojwang custody death
Ojwang, who was initially arrested in Homa Bay before being transferred to Nairobi, died under circumstances the police described as suicide.

Grade 9 students start selecting senior school pathways under CBC
Learners are being guided by their teachers to make informed choices, selecting a total of 12 schools based on their interests, academic performance,...

MP Otiende threatens motion to ban Gachagua from office
Otiende accuses Gachagua of fueling divisive politics and insists that the former DP failed to learn from his 2024 Senate impeachment.

Auditor General raises concerns over borehole and seedling supplies
She also raised concerns about substandard workmanship in the drilling of boreholes, despite expenditures of approximately Sh70 million.

City hall sends final SMS alerts as auction list for land rates arrears released
The auction process is already in motion, and the alerts act as the last formal reminder to affected property owners.

Kenyan startups secure Sh82.5 billion, leading Africa in funding
This amount represented 29% of the total startup funding raised across the continent, putting Kenya ahead of major players like Nigeria, Egypt, and So...

IPOA commends police interdictions after blogger Albert Ojwang’s death
Issack emphasized that this action is vital for conducting a fair and comprehensive investigation.

Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound aid vessel with Greta Thunberg on board
The boat, carrying 12 people including climate activist Greta Thunberg is now en route to an Israeli port.

87,000+ trainees certified in March-April 2025 CBET results
Ogamba highlighted that the results demonstrate the increasing acceptance and effectiveness of the CBET approach within the Technical and Vocational E...

Amnesty Kenya calls for immediate investigation into Albert Ojwang’s death
Amnesty voiced serious worries about the events leading to Ojwang’s death, which happened only hours after police arrested him in Homa Bay County and...

Trump’s travel ban on 12 nations takes effect early Monday, June 9
The travel ban targets individuals from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Su...

Mediheal shares protocols used in 476 kidney transplants
The hospital emphasized that every organ donation was made voluntarily, with no signs of coercion or commercial transactions, in line with Kenya’s Hea...

Thousands flood Madrid streets in mass anti-government protest
Demonstrators filled Plaza de España, a prominent square in the heart of the capital, many of them waving Spain’s red and yellow national flags.

Speaker Wetang’ula accuses opposition of fanning anger ahead of 2027 polls
Wetang’ula cautioned that the opposition’s strategy aims to provoke emotional voting, which he warned could result in poor leadership decisions.

LSK demands answers over Albert Ojwang’s death
LSK President Faith Odhiambo demanded a swift and thorough investigation into Ojwang’s death, insisting that those responsible be held accountable.

Governor Natembeya rejects state honors amid graft allegations
Natembeya, a former high-ranking government official, was previously honored with the Moran of the Burning Spear (MBS) and the Elder of the Burning Sp...

Sakaja blasts COTU and critics over Affordable Housing Project
He expressed disbelief that COTU would oppose the construction of markets funded through the housing levy.

President Ruto: Opposition noise won’t shake me
Addressing congregants during a Sunday service in Makadara, Nairobi, the President brushed off the rising political backlash, dismissing it as baseles...

Governor Sakaja issues ultimatum to Nairobi rent defaulters
Addressing congregants during a church service on Sunday, Sakaja urged Nairobians to fulfil their responsibilities, noting that timely rent payments a...

President Ruto reiterates support for youth empowerment programs
During a church service in Nairobi, the President unveiled a new initiative pledging that 70 women and youth groups in each ward will receive financia...

A father's pain: Albert Ojwang's father shares details of son's final moments
The grieving father shared a harrowing account of the events that led to Albert’s arrest in Migori on Saturday afternoon.

UDA, ODM set to share Sh736 million in political party funds
Although the Registrar of Political Parties, Ann Nderitu, has announced a reduction in the budget for the 2024/25 fiscal year, UDA and ODM are still s...

Salasya voices opposition for Finance Bill 2025
Salasya also argued that the bill is discriminatory, claiming it sidelines communities on the margins, especially those from the western region.

Former Liberian speaker faces arson charges in parliament fire case
The massive fire erupted last December, just one day after demonstrations erupted in Monrovia following efforts to oust Jonathan Fonati Koffa from his...

Apple faces pressure to recover following AI setback
At its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), starting Monday in Silicon Valley, Apple will reveal its latest plans for both its popular devic...

Teacher dies in custody after arrest over social media post
Ojwang had traveled to Migori County to visit relatives when he was reportedly detained by officers connected to the Directorate of Criminal Investiga...

President Ruto commits Sh4 million for Makadara's Church of Christ in Africa
The President announced a Sh4 million contribution towards the renovation of the church’s roof, citing health risks associated with the existing asbes...

MPs grill KRA on Finance Bill 2025 proposals
During the session on Saturday, June 7, 2025, KRA Deputy Commissioner Maurice Oray appeared before the committee chaired by Molo MP Kuria Kimani.

Malava police officer arrested over robbery attempt
The victim was returning home from a freshers’ night event at Shamberere National Polytechnic when the incident occurred.

Gov't yet to grasp extent of Kerio Valley insecurity- Governor Natembeya
In an interview on a local television station on Saturday, June 7, Natembeya pointed out that, even with government interventions, the challenges faci...