Senior Economic Advisor to President William Ruto, Moses Kuria, has resigned from his position in the government. In a statement on X, Kuria said he has officially resigned from government, ending a nearly three-year stint in President William Ruto’s administration. “This evening I have met my boss and my friend, President William Ruto. The President has graciously accepted my decision to resign from government,” Kuria wrote. Kuria, who is a former MP for Gatundu South, thanked President Ruto for the opportunity to serve in various capacities, including as Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Cabinet Secretary for Public Service,…
Author: Edwin Edgar Mutugi
The National Police Service (NPS) has recorded 11 fatalities following the deadly Saba Saba protests that rocked the nation on Monday. In a statement on Monday evening, police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said that 52 officers and 11 civilians were injured as 567 arrests were made across the country. Police also reported damage to twelve police vehicles, three government cars, and four civilian vehicles, in addition to several incidents of looting. “NPS commends the majority of Kenyans for being law-abiding and heeding the call to maintain law and order. However, certain individuals remained determined to engage in acts of lawlessness that…
Embu Town was thrown into chaos on Tuesday morning as police clashed with protesters over the arrest of Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji. Gitonga Mukunji was arrested on Monday under unclear circumstances in connection with the unrest that occurred in parts of Embu County during the Saba Saba demonstrations. Tension gripped the town for hours, with businesses closed, roads blocked, and a heavy police presence trying to contain the situation. Protesters, mostly young people, set fires and blocked key roads, including the Embu-Meru and Embu-Kiritiri highways near the NHIF offices, paralysing traffic and halting normal operations. His lawyer, Ndegwa Njiru, claimed…
Nairobi will experience major road closures this weekend to accommodate the fourth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, July 6. Traffic disruptions are expected to commence at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, and will remain in effect until 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, due to the anticipated participation of over 15,000 runners. Among the key roads to be closed is the Nairobi Expressway, which will be shut down in both directions from James Gichuru to JKIA, starting Saturday at 10:00 p.m. until Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Other roads expected to be affected on Sunday include the following:…
Homa Bay youths on Thursday, July 3, carried Albert Ojwang’s body to the police station where he was first booked upon his arrest on June 7. Chanting dirges as they marched, the youths proceeded towards Mawego Police Station, where he had been briefly detained before his transfer to Central Police Station in Nairobi. The enraged youths accused the police of involvement in Ojwang’s death and demanded immediate justice, turning the protest into a tense standoff with authorities. The protesters set the police station ablaze. In a now-viral social media video, thousands of villagers were seen escorting the late Albert’s body…
Ndiang’ui Kinyagia, who has reappeared safely after nearly two weeks in hiding, appeared before the High Court in Milimani. A habeas corpus application is challenging the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. Lawyer Kibe Mungai told the court that he had been informed of Kinyagia’s whereabouts by fellow advocate Wahome Thuku on Tuesday evening. “Your Honour, we have him. We were looking for him, and he is finally here. But he’s not in good condition,” Kibe said. “I regret that I can’t be of any assistance until we have had a session with him to understand what happened.” The lawyers also raised…
After a 64-year run, the United States’ foreign assistance, administered through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has come to a permanent end. This decision has triggered concern across the globe, with experts warning that the move could lead to widespread suffering and millions of deaths — particularly in developing countries that have long depended on American humanitarian support. The Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, in terminating USAID, stated that foreign assistance will now be administered by the State Department, in a manner that aligns with the Trump administration and advances American interests. More than 14 million of…
Kenya is set to receive a Sh3.4 billion loan from Israel to finance the purchase of a modern missile defence system, as part of broader efforts to strengthen national security amid rising terror threats. The loan is intended to upgrade and modernise Kenya’s military capabilities. It will go toward acquiring new military equipment, including covering part of the payment for a previous Sh1 billion loan used to procure the Spyder Air Defence System. The Spyder system is a high-tech missile shield developed by Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Ltd. It is capable of intercepting aircraft, drones, helicopters, and guided weapons.…
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has finally spoken out about some of the high-profile unresolved cases that occurred during his time in office. These controversial cases include the discovery of bodies in River Yala and the murder of then-Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) ICT Manager Chris Msando, a week before the 2017 General Election. Matiang’i has distanced himself from claims of a cover-up in the 2021 River Yala killings, stating that investigations were still underway when he left office and that the case should now be pursued through a public inquiry. “We asked the Police IG, and…
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret set a record in Kenya’s health care by successfully performing the country’s first-ever renal artery bypass surgery. The complex procedure was conducted on June 24, 2025, by a team of specialists from the hospital’s Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Unit, led by Dr. Stephen Takow. The surgery was performed on a 20-year-old female patient diagnosed with renovascular hypertension caused by severe narrowing of the arteries supplying blood to her kidneys. After determining that less invasive options like angioplasty and stenting were not suitable, the surgical team opted for the bypass procedure. The surgery involves…
