Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has disclosed harrowing details of the torture he experienced during his recent detention in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. In a press interview on Monday, Mwangi, speaking alongside Ugandan journalist and activist Agather Atuhaire, said they were tortured by alleged state officials. The incident occurred during a trip to Tanzania to attend a court hearing in support of opposition leader Tundu Lissu on May 19, 2025. “We were abducted in Tanzania by Tanzanian security forces, and we were tortured. They told me to strip naked. When I did, I was grabbed by four men, lifted up so…
Author: Edwin Edgar Mutugi
A private jet carrying President Joseph Boakai experienced a landing malfunction Thursday night, causing a brief disruption of flights at Liberia’s main airport. There was reportedly panic on board when one of the plane’s tires burst during landing. Thankfully, none of the passengers were injured when President Boakai disembarked. President Boakai and his delegation had returned to Liberia on the same private jet that took them to Nigeria. The plane landed but came to a sudden stop halfway down the runway. President Boakai was swiftly evacuated by his motorcade when it became clear the plane could no longer proceed, and…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accompanied by his wife Dorcas and a delegation of key allies from the Mt Kenya region, arrived in Tseikuru shortly after 11 a.m. on Thursday for crucial talks aimed at uniting the opposition and charting a clear path ahead of the 2027 general elections. The high-stakes meeting was held at the Tseikuru home of Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka. Insiders describe the visit as a high-stakes strategy session to strike a top-level deal ahead of the 2027 general elections. The opposition leaders met in Tseikuru following their last meeting hosted by Gachagua at his Wamunyoro…
Seventy-five per cent of Kenyans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, citing the high cost of living, poor leadership, rights violations, unemployment, and corruption. Only 14 per cent believe Kenya is on the right path. The findings are from a survey titled The TIFA National Public Issues Survey: State of the Nation, Kenya Kwanza Government Performance, 2027 Election Issues, and Foreign Relations, released on Wednesday, May 28. Nine per cent of Kenyans said the country is headed neither in the right nor the wrong direction, while two per cent were unsure. The survey was conducted over five…
Acclaimed Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o has died at the age of 87, his daughter Wanjiku wa Ngũgĩ announced. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dad, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o,” Wanjiku wrote on Facebook on Wednesday. “He lived a full life, fought a good fight. As per his last wish, let us celebrate his life and his work,” she said. At the time of his death, Ngũgĩ was reportedly undergoing kidney dialysis treatment, but the immediate cause of death is still unknown. The family is expected to announce plans for memorial services and public…
Kajiado West Member of Parliament George Sunkuyia has been arrested by officers from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over allegations of forging a KCSE certificate. The MP, elected on a UDA ticket, was picked up from his home in Nairobi early Tuesday and taken to the EACC headquarters at the Integrity Centre. He is expected to be charged in court as investigations continue. According to the EACC, the legislator will face charges of providing false information to the Commission, forgery, and uttering a false document. “On the 30th day of January 2012, at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and…
Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked speculation about his future in professional football following a cryptic social media post. After concluding the season with Saudi club Al-Nassr, the striker posted an image in club attire captioned: “This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all.” The 40-year-old striker, who joined Al-Nassr in 2023, had a contract with the Saudi club set to expire this summer, on 30 June. Despite his impressive tally of 25 league goals this season, Al-Nassr finished third in the league behind Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal. The team failed to secure a spot in the upcoming FIFA…
Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi has strongly criticised what appears to be a retaliatory move by the Judiciary, after the Office of the Chief Registrar requested his investigation and possible prosecution over his recent exposé alleging corruption in the Supreme Court. The prominent lawyer, a vocal advocate for judicial accountability—whom the Supreme Court previously barred from litigating before it over similar attacks—questioned the competence of Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya, accusing her of shielding judicial officers implicated in corruption. “Instead of investigating the matter and arresting the Judge of the Supreme Court who took a bribe of Sh6 million in a case…
Juja Member of Parliament (MP) George Koimburi has been found alive, though in critical condition, in a coffee plantation in Kiambu County after being abducted by unknown individuals outside a church in Mugutha on Sunday, May 25, 2025. The MP was initially taken to Plainsview Hospital near Ruiru town for emergency medical attention before being transferred to Nairobi Hospital for specialised treatment. Hospital officials have confirmed that he is currently undergoing treatment, with his condition listed as critical but stable. In a video circulating online, Koimburi is seen lying on the ground, visibly injured and in distress. According to eyewitnesses…
The Judiciary has clarified the official procedure for reclaiming cash bail, warning the public against paying unofficial fees. Senior Judiciary official Onyina stated that the process is free but must be initiated by the original depositor after a case concludes and all court appearances are honoured. Applicants must present the original bail receipt, a copy of their national ID, and bank details, as refunds are made via electronic transfer. To address common issues like lost receipts or name mismatches, Onyina said applicants can file an affidavit for verification. He also warned against individuals soliciting money in court corridors, stressing that…