President William Ruto fulfilled his Sh1 million promise to the Harambee Stars squad after their historic 1-0 win against DR Congo’s Leopards on Sunday, August 3. The confirmation came on Monday, August 4, through State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed in a statement on X. “President William Ruto has fulfilled his commitment to pay Sh1 million each to all 27 Harambee Stars players and 15 members of the technical bench—a total of Sh42 million—following the national team’s 1-0 win over the DRC on Sunday. Sports Ministry officials, led by Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, delivered the funds, and a similar reward awaits…
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Police officers, Kenya Revenue Authority officials, and chiefs are some of the professional groups most involved in unethical conduct, according to the National Ethics and Corruption Survey 2024. Released on Tuesday, August 8, the report was compiled by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) after interviewing over 6,000 respondents nationwide between August and October 2024. It found that police officers topped the list at 27.6 per cent, followed by KRA officials at 17.3 per cent, chiefs at 16.2 per cent, county inspectorate officers at 14.6 per cent, county revenue officers at 13.4 per cent, lawyers at 14.1 per cent, and…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested TikToker Shedrack Omondi Okindo, also known as Hon Mosquito, for alleged incitement through a TikTok video. According to the DCI, the clip, which contained threats of violence and incitement against public order, quickly went viral, triggering public concern and swift action from security agencies. “Detectives have arrested Shedrack Omondi Okindo, alias Hon Mosquito, in connection with a seditious video that was widely circulated on TikTok on August 1, 2025,” the DCI said on X. Okindo was arrested in his hideout in the Miritini area of Mombasa County after detectives trailed him following…
Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) detectives have arrested two suspects believed to be running a drug lab in Diani, Kwale County. In a statement on their X handle, the DCI said they uncovered a secret narcotics lab in the quiet neighborhood of Mwabungo village, Ukunda, an area more often associated with serene beaches than crime. According to the DCI, a team from the Anti-Narcotics Unit and Kenya Police carried out a well-coordinated raid on a heavily guarded, secluded one-acre compound hidden behind tall walls and a secure gate. Two suspects were arrested: a 37-year-old Italian national, Gianardi Giulio, and Kenyan…
Activist Mwabili Mwagodi has recounted how he was abducted and held incommunicado for four days in Tanzania, before being abandoned in a thicket in Kinondo, Kwale County. After receiving medical treatment for five days at a Mombasa hospital, Mwagodi—accompanied by his relatives, lawyer, and fellow activists—made his first public appearance at the Central Police Station in Mombasa to record a statement. However, his attempt was unsuccessful after the Officer Commanding Station declined, citing a lack of jurisdiction since the incident had occurred outside their area. Addressing the press afterwards, Mwagodi explained that he had been working legally at a hotel…
Kenyans at large were in a state of ecstasy after their boys, Harambee Stars, beat the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Leopards 1-0 in a thrilling game at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi. The match kicked off at 1500 hrs EAT in a packed Kasarani Stadium as fans clad in the national team’s jerseys and waving miniature Kenyan flags filled the atmosphere with cheers to support their boys. In the opening minutes of the game, the home side was stunned when the two-time champions Congo opened the scoring in the fifth minute. The Congolese fans were elated as they celebrated, but their…
Margaret Nduta, a Kenyan woman sentenced to death in Vietnam for cocaine trafficking, was granted a lifeline on Thursday when the Vietnam People’s Supreme Court commuted her sentence to life imprisonment. Nduta had been facing imminent execution after her conviction for smuggling two kilograms of cocaine, a crime previously punishable by death in Vietnam. However, her appeal against the capital punishment received a major boost following the recent amendment to the country’s Penal Code, which removed the death penalty for certain drug-related offences, including hers. The 37-year-old from Murang’a was arrested at Tân Són Nhât International Airport in Ho Chi…
Gospel artist Reuben Kigame, who recently announced his bid for the presidency in 2027, has filed a petition seeking the prosecution of top security officials over the deaths of more than 100 Gen Z protesters. In the petition filed at the Milimani High Court on Thursday, Kigame is calling for the prosecution of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Director of DCI Amin Mohamed, and the Director of NIS Noordin Haji for the widespread killings, abductions, and torture of protesters over the past two years. “At Milimani Law Courts with my lawyer Gitobu Imanyara…
By Waweru Njoroge Kenya, and Africa more broadly, are witnessing the rise of a new phenomenon; editorial ventriloquism masked as pan-African analysis. Well-placed voices — once seen as truth-tellers — have come under scrutiny for pushing narratives that look increasingly synchronised with foreign State interests. By far the most active and aggressive international public relations and media marketing campaign is undeniably emanating from China. Over the past decade, Beijing’s soft-power playbook has evolved from billboards and bridges to bylines and blogs. Are these initiatives illegal? Not at all. Are they unethical? That depends. But are they part of a broader…
By Martin Minns A recent incident in the Red Sea, during which a Chinese vessel allegedly targeted a Germany aircraft with a laser point, marked a disturbing development for Djibouti and indeed Africa. While China continues to expand its military and political influence on the world stage, it is vital that African leaders recognise the trade-offs that further support for Chinese objectives can have on their countries and citizens. Not too long ago, the German Foreign Ministry summoned the Chinese ambassador in Germany, seeking an explanation for what happened during the Red Sea incident. According to the German Defence Ministry,…
