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Six Arrested over Cannabis possession in kiminini Amidst Government Warning

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The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) arrested six suspects and seized a substantial amount of cannabis in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County. The raid, conducted on Sunday night, July 27, 2025, marks a pivotal moment in the government’s intensified efforts to curb the proliferation of illegal drugs across the country. […]

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Murkomen Launches Intelligence-Driven Operation to Tackle Banditry in Kerio Valley

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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has unveiled a new intelligence-driven initiative aimed at addressing the rampant banditry in Kerio Valley, a region notorious for its ongoing security challenges. The announcement marks a significant escalation in the government’s efforts to combat the violence that has plagued Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, and Baringo counties. Murkomen disclosed that

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MP George Koimburi Released on Bail, Denies Staging Abduction Amid Political Controversy

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Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi was released on a Ksh.300,000 cash bail on Thursday afternoon after appearing before the Milimani Law Courts, where he pleaded not guilty to charges of staging his own abduction. The case, which has ignited a firestorm of political debate, marks a dramatic turn in a saga that began with

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Civil Society in Kenya’s Coast Region Calls for Inclusive, Grassroots-Driven Dialogue

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Civil society organizations across Kenya’s Coast region have united to demand an inclusive, grassroots-driven dialogue process. The initiative, spearheaded by various community groups, emphasizes the importance of involving local residents, particularly marginalized and indigenous populations, in shaping policies that directly affect their lives. “We believe that any meaningful change must start at the grassroots level,”

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Kericho County Assembly Launches Probe into Alleged Ksh.80 Million Fraud Involving Ghost Contractors

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The Kericho County Assembly has initiated a comprehensive investigation into allegations of a massive fraud involving Ksh.80 million, where public funds were reportedly funneled to non-existent contractors and suppliers. This development has sparked widespread concern over corruption and mismanagement within the county’s financial systems. The probe, announced by the assembly, aims to uncover the details

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Kenyan Steve Munyakho Freed from Saudi Death Row After Decade-Long Ordeal

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Steve Abdukareem Munyakho, a Kenyan national who spent over a decade on death row in Saudi Arabia, has been released following the payment of approximately Ksh129 million in “blood money,” known as diyah under Sharia law. The announcement was confirmed by Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei earlier today, marking a significant diplomatic and

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Prominent Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Released on Bond Amid Controversy Over Charges

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Prominent Kenyan human rights activist Boniface Mwangi was released on a Ksh1 million personal bond today, following his arrest on July 19, 2025, in a case that has sparked widespread outrage and raised questions about the misuse of anti-terrorism laws against activists. Mwangi was charged with unlawful possession of ammunition-including two unused teargas canisters and

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President Ruto Warns Opposition Amidst Escalating Protests and Development Initiatives

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President William Ruto issued a stern warning to the opposition, urging them to cease inciting Kenyans and to instead challenge him at the ballot box. This message comes amidst a backdrop of intense political unrest and public demonstrations that have gripped the nation, with reports indicating over 100 deaths linked to these protests. “Stop inciting

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Uzalendo Half Marathon Set to Boost Education and Community Development in Baringo County

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The Uzalendo Half Marathon, a significant sporting event aimed at fostering education and community development, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Baringo County. Organizers have announced ambitious plans to raise 25 million Kenyan Shillings to establish an endowment fund that will sustainably support a noble scholarship program, marking a pivotal

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Postmortem Inconclusive in Death of Julia Wangui at Nanyuki Prison, Sparking Outrage

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The death of 24-year-old Julia Wangui, a mother arrested during the recent Saba Saba protests, remains shrouded in mystery after a postmortem examination conducted at Nanyuki Cottage Hospital proved inconclusive. The announcement, made by government pathologist Peter Ndegwa to Wangui’s family on Tuesday evening, has ignited fresh tensions in a country already reeling from weeks

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