Ugandan human rights defender and journalist Agather Atuhaire, who was abducted in Tanzania alongside Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi, had been in custody since Monday. She was found abandoned near the border between Tanzania and Uganda. Agora Discourse, where she works as the team lead, confirmed her release on Friday morning through its deputy team leader, Godwin Toko. “Finally, Agather has been found, and I have talked to her via her sister’s phone just now. She was picked up from the border,” Toko posted on X. Agora stated that she was arrested by plain-clothed men who claimed to be Tanzanian police…
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President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring the Ukambani region receives its fair share of national resources. He pledged to prioritise infrastructure, housing, healthcare, and agricultural revitalisation in Machakos, Makueni, and Kitui counties. Speaking at a development caucus held at State House, Nairobi, and attended by over 1,500 professionals, grassroots advocates, and religious leaders, President Ruto declared: “I will not allow Ukambani to be left behind. We shall move together as one nation.” The President acknowledged concerns over the perceived neglect of the Lower Eastern region, emphasising that his government’s agenda is rooted in inclusivity. “The Lower…
In his newly released memoir, City Boy: Chronicles of a Nairobi Life, renowned Kenyan psychiatrist Dr Frank Njenga offers a reflective and often nostalgic portrait of life, love, and legacy in postcolonial Kenya. Launched on May 10, 2025, and published by Kenway Publications, the 380-page autobiography is part love story, part professional journey, and part national commentary. But while its charm lies in warmth and storytelling, the book largely avoids grappling with the deeper contradictions of class, power, and politics that have shaped modern Kenya. At the emotional core of the narrative is Njenga’s long-standing marriage to Elfreda Wanjala Madoka.…
Tottenham Hotspur have won the Europa League after beating Premier League rivals Manchester United 1-0 in the final. Brennan Johnson’s goal in the 42nd minute secured the win for Spurs and a spot in next season’s Champions League, which is set to bring the North London club a £100m windfall. The Welsh winger bundled in a loose ball from close range after a cross by Pape Matar Sarr deflected off Luke Shaw and Johnson himself before creeping past United keeper Andre Onana. Ange Postecoglou’s claim earlier in the campaign that he always wins trophies in his second season has been…
Manchester United will play Tottenham Hotspur in an all-English Europa League final, as both teams look to end a disastrous domestic season on a high. The winner of this final not only – and unexpectedly, based on their horrendous bottom-five domestic form – takes home a European crown, but also punches their golden ticket for entry into next season’s lucrative UEFA Champions League, resulting in tens of millions of dollars in extra revenue. Furthermore, they will earn the right to play against the winners of the 2024-25 Champions League in the UEFA Super Cup on August 13. Never in the…
Father John Maina of Igwamiti Parish in Nyahururu was murdered in what may have been a targeted attack over a donation made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, the the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has revealed. According to the DCI, on May 15, 2025, Fr. Maina was found along the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway by a motorcycle rider near a bus stage, with bruises on the left side of his head. He told the rider that he had been abducted from Nyahururu. “It has been established that Fr. Maina was being trailed by some individuals who were demanding a share of…
Tanzanian president Samia Suluhu issued a stern warning to Kenyan activists on Monday 19, 2025, vowing to protect her nation from external interferences as tension escalates over the deportation of Kenyan nationals who had arrived to observe a high profile treason trial against Tanzanian opposition leader Tundi Lissu. The warning followed the detention and expulsion of a Kenyan delegation, including former Chief justice Willy Mutunga. Haki Africa Executive Director Hussein Khalid and activist Haniffa Adam, who were held at the Julius Nyerere International Airport for 12 hours before being deported to Nairobi. Their detention coincided with the opening of Mr…
A Catholic priest from Nyandarua has been found dead under suspicious circumstances, sending shockwaves across the nation. Law enforcement agencies are now pursuing leads to determine the motive and circumstances surrounding his tragic death. Father John Maina Ndegwa, who was serving at Igwamiti Catholic Parish in the Diocese of Nyahururu, was discovered on May 15, 2025, by the roadside in Kikopey, Gilgil. According to Gilgil Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) chief Rahamad Wasilwa, the priest’s body appeared to have been dumped at the location, raising suspicions that he could have been killed elsewhere. “It is possible that the Catholic priest…
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has been charged with two counts of conflict of interest and one count of unlawful acquisition of public property. Natembeya appeared before Magistrate Charles Ondieki at the Milimani Chief Magistrate’s Court. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges. According to the charge sheet filed by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Natembeya is accused of receiving indirect benefits from companies that traded with the county government between January 2023 and April 2025. In the first count, it is alleged that between January 1, 2023, and April 30, 2025, Natembeya acquired an indirect…
A devastating fire broke out in the early hours of Monday, May 29, in the Mathare B slums of Nairobi, claiming the lives of five people — including two children — injuring four others, and displacing dozens of families. The blaze reportedly started at around 2:00 am. According to Nairobi Police Commander George Sedah, the flames quickly engulfed and destroyed eight houses and two churches. Firefighters and local volunteers battled the inferno, but narrow footpaths in the informal settlement hindered access for both city council and military fire engines. “We understand the victims were asleep when the fire broke out,…
