138 Dead, 1,227 Injured: Kenya’s Protest Crisis Leaves a Grim Trail of Blood and Arrests
Kenya’s protest movement has exacted a devastating human cost, with 138 people killed, 1,227 injured and 2,128 arrested between 2020 and 2025, according to the Kenya Freedom Index compiled by…
Fresh Blow for Orengo as Siaya Assembly Rejects Repeat CEC Nominees Over Legal Hurdles
Governor James Orengo has suffered yet another political and administrative setback after the Siaya County Assembly’s Appointments Committee rejected the re-nomination of several County Executive Committee (CEC) members, declaring that…
DCI Explains Arrest of DCP Blogger Justin Kinyua, Rejects Abduction Claims
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has broken its silence on the arrest of DCP party blogger Justin Kinyua Mwangi, dismissing claims of an abduction and confirming that he was…
Court Frees 17 Arrested Over Siaya Nuclear Plant Public Participation Disruption
A Bondo court has released 17 people arrested over the disruption of a public participation forum on the proposed Siaya nuclear power plant, handing fresh momentum to the heated national…
Judgment Day: Nation Holds Its Breath as Sharon Otieno Murder Verdict to be Delivered Tomorrow
Kenya is on edge as the High Court prepares to deliver its verdict this Thursday in the high-profile murder case of Sharon Otieno — a case that has haunted the…
High Court Upholds Cannabis Ban, Deals Blow to Rastafarian Religious Rights Bid
The High Court has dealt a decisive blow to efforts by the Rastafarian community to legalize the use of cannabis for religious purposes, reaffirming that Kenya’s strict anti-drug laws remain…
Court Battle Looms as Speakers Wetang’ula and Kingi Accused of Partisan Politics Ahead of 2027
A fresh constitutional storm is brewing after National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi were dragged to court over alleged partisan political activity, in a case that…
Widow, 70, Evicted After Husband’s Death in Siaya: Forced Burial in Bush Sparks Outrage
A 70-year-old widow in Buru area, Ndigwa Location of Rarieda Constituency, Siaya County, has been left homeless and humiliated after being forcefully evicted by her stepdaughters in a distressing family…
Storm Over KU Billions: Mugenda, Wainaina Summoned in Explosive Sh6.2bn Audit Probe
Former Kenyatta University Vice Chancellors Prof Olive Mugenda and Prof Paul Wainaina have been summoned to answer to Parliament over a damning Sh6.2 billion audit query that has thrust one…
6 Protesters who went Missing on June 25 Found Alive After Alleged Torture, Rights Groups Demand Probe
Six protesters who went missing during the June 25 anniversary demonstrations in Nairobi have been found alive in different parts of the city, with civil rights organisations alleging they were…
RUTO BLASTS GIDEON MOI, ACCUSES STANDARD GROUP OF ‘EXTORTIONIST PROPAGANDA’ IN FIERY MEDIA CLASH
A simmering feud between State House and the media burst into the open on Wednesday after President William Ruto launched a scathing attack on Gideon Moi, accusing him of orchestrating…
BREAKING: Bob Njagi Arrested Over Alleged Incitement Ahead of June 25 Protests
Tension is mounting ahead of the highly anticipated June 25 demonstrations after activist Bob Njagi was arrested in Kitengela over allegations of incitement. Police in Kajiado County confirmed the arrest…
FALSE CLAIMS, REAL VIOLENCE: HOW MISINFORMATION SPARKED A MOB ATTACK ON JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES IN MTOPANGA
A routine morning of peaceful door-to-door evangelism by Jehovah’s Witnesses in Mtopanga, Nyali, descended into chaos on Friday after a bizarre and now-discredited claim triggered mob violence—laying bare the deadly…
MP ON THE RUN: Dramatic Manhunt After Gunfire Erupts at Nakuru Political Rally
A dramatic police manhunt is underway for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai after a political rally spiralled into chaos, leaving three people with gunshot wounds and exposing deepening fault lines…
REVENGE, POWER AND AN UNPAID BILL: Inside the Karen Nyamu Saga That Sparked a National Integrity Debate
What began as a seemingly ordinary day for a small hotel owner in Nairobi has spiralled into a gripping national controversy—drawing in powerful politicians, raising legal questions, and igniting debate…
DCI Cracks Down on Hate Speech: ‘Bunge la Mwananchi’ Speaker Arrested Over Explosive Remarks
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has intensified its crackdown on hate speech and incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election, arresting a prominent Bunge la Mwananchi speaker in Nakuru…
Payday: State Sets Aside Sh3.9 Billion for Village Elders in Landmark Pay Deal
Village elders across Kenya are set for a major financial and institutional boost after the government allocated Sh3.9 billion in the 2026/27 budget to pay them monthly stipends. The move—announced…
Lawyers, Opposition Leaders Criticize “Contradictory” Gachagua Impeachment Ruling
A High Court ruling on the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has triggered a storm of criticism from senior lawyers and opposition leaders, who are now questioning both…
High Court Slams Senate: Orders KSh 50 Million Payout to Rigathi Gachagua Over Rights Violations
Tension filled the Milimani Law Courts as a three-judge bench delivered a finely balanced verdict in Kenya’s most consequential constitutional showdown. While affirming the core impeachment process that ousted Gachagua…
Court Delivers Crushing Blow to Gachagua: Impeachment Upheld as Kenya’s First Ousted DP Loses Landmark Battle
The High Court has upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, affirming his removal as the first in the nation’s history to be constitutionally ousted from office. Gachagua…
Eric Omondi to Spend the Weekend in Police Custody following arrest at JKIA
Popular comedian and activist Eric Omondi will spend the weekend in police custody following his dramatic arrest at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Friday afternoon, setting the stage for…
Lessons Learnt as Alai Faces KSh 60 Million Defamation Suit Over Explosive HIV Claims Against Fred Obachi Machoka
Veteran radio personality Fred Obachi Machoka has dragged Kileleshwa MCA Robert Onyango Alai to court in a high-stakes KSh 60 million defamation lawsuit following viral social media posts alleging the…
Fury in Nanyuki: Residents Protest Planned Ebola Quarantine Facility at Laikipia Air Base
NANYUKI, KENYA — Tension flared in Nanyuki on Monday as hundreds of residents poured into the streets to protest the government’s plan to establish an Ebola quarantine facility within the…
Outrage and Order: Why Kenya Must Tame Digital Cruelty Without Silencing Dissent
The arrest of blogger David Onyango Elgon, alias MC Adek Tatu, has reignited a familiar but necessary debate—where should Kenya draw the line between free expression and harmful speech in…
EACC Tightens Grip on FLLoCA Funds in Siaya with Community-Led Oversight Drive
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has ramped up efforts to safeguard Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) grants in Siaya County, placing communities at the heart of oversight to curb…
Orengo, Babu Lead Legal Charge as Activists Rally to Rescue Evans Kawala
A powerful alliance of political leaders and grassroots activists on Thursday mounted a spirited legal and public defense of embattled figure Evans “Kidero Jasuba” Kawala, following what supporters have termed…
Orengo Alleges Abduction of Bunge La Mwananchi Activist Kidero Jasuba, Blasts ‘State Intimidation’
James Orengo has alleged that outspoken Bunge La Mwananchi activist Evance Kawala, popularly known as “Kidero Jasuba,” was abducted by state operatives in what is shaping up to be another…
Orengo Faces Another Impeachment threat by Siaya County Assembly
A fresh political storm is gathering in Siaya County as Members of the County Assembly intensify efforts to impeach Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo, setting the stage for one of…
Orengo’s Security Withdrawal Sparks Political Storm as Rift with ODM Power Brokers Deepens
The sudden withdrawal of security assigned to James Orengo has ignited a fresh political storm, with the veteran lawyer and governor framing the move as a calculated attempt to silence…
Blow to Aisha Jumwa as High Court Nullifies Appointment to Kenya Roads Board
Former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has suffered a major legal setback after the High Court nullified her appointment as Chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board, citing constitutional violations and procedural…