Businessman Jimi Wanjigi was at the center of a dramatic scene on Monday after reporting to the Nairobi Area Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) offices for questioning. Accompanied by his legal team, Wanjigi arrived at about 2 p.m. to face interrogation in relation to the Nane Nane protests and allegations of possessing teargas canisters in his Muthaiga home. The scene was tense at the police station as Wanjigi tried to address the media, but the police blocked him, leading to a brief standoff. Wanjigi insisted that he be treated with respect and would not be silenced before he finally complied…
Author: Samuel Njihia
Controversial X figure Maverick Aoko was charged in Milimani Court on Monday for allegedly disseminating false information through her X social media account. The charges against Aoko include not only the publication of misleading content but also cyber harassment and the fraudulent use of electronic data. The charges concern an incident on August 3, during which she posted defamatory and threatening material targeting two individuals identified as ‘Amber Ray’ and ‘Jamal’. According to court documents, Aoko “did this knowing it to be malicious, false and well-calculated to cause fear, panic and destroy the reputation and professional career and livelihood of…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has been sued over an unsettled Sh281,000 debt related to the delivery of two German Shepherd dogs and training services. The lawsuit, filed by Isoka Bethwel in the Small Claims Court, alleges that Wetangula contracted Bethwel to supply him with two male German Shepherd dogs and to provide related training services. Bethwel was also instructed to deliver two packs of dog food, four packs of Brave Active dog food, training sleeves, a dog leash, choke chains, grooming brushes, a nail cutter, five litres of dog shampoo, and five litres of kennel disinfectant – all amounting…
Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor John Barorot has announced his resignation. The declaration was made early Monday during a meeting with senior county staff at a hotel in Eldoret, in the presence of Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii. Barorot’s resignation comes shortly after he denied any plans to leave office. Speculation arose when he missed President Ruto’s event for Eldoret’s City status. The deputy governor had dismissed the resignation reports as mere rumors but did not explain his absence from the significant city event. There had been ongoing speculation about his working relationship with Governor Bii. However, two weeks ago, during a…
Controversial social media figure Maverick Aoko was arrested and detained on Friday over inflammatory posts she made on her online platforms, sparking widespread calls for her release under the hashtag #FreeAoko. Police reportedly stormed her house, seized her phones and laptop, and later took her to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for questioning. The arrest followed numerous complaints filed against her posts, although details regarding the nature of these complaints remain unclear. Her lawyer, Cliff Ombeta, initially reported that Aoko had been denied the opportunity to talk to her lawyer. “They have finally allowed my colleague to see her.…
Veteran rights defender Khelef Khalifa has announced his intention to sue the police after a distressing encounter that led to his nearly four-hour detention. Khalifa, director of Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI), was arrested by police at Mida Creek near Watamu in Kilifi County at 10 a.m. on Saturday as he headed to a family wedding in Malindi. The incident began when Khalifa and his family were stopped by police officers who were reportedly covering their faces and lacked visible identification. Khalifa questioned the officers about their masked appearances and the absence of name tags, which are legally required for…
President William Ruto has ordered the Treasury to urgently open negotiations with teachers and lecturers unions to forestall any strikes.
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has escalated its fight against police brutality by filing a lawsuit against officers involved in a deadly crackdown on Gen Z protesters weeks ago. The suit, lodged in the High Court, targets several police officials for gross misconduct during nationwide anti-government demonstrations in June. The lawsuit focuses on Sergeant Martin Mbae Kithinji, who is accused of manhandling reporter and activist Hanifa Safia on June 18. Clad in civilian attire and allegedly acting outside his official capacity, Kithinji detained Hanifa near the Kenya National Archives. LSK says Kithinji violated Hanifa’s rights during a peaceful protest…
A Nairobi preacher has been driven into hiding due to escalating threats from unidentified individuals, which have intensified amid a dispute over the church’s demolition. Peter Maithya, affiliated with Bishop Margaret Wanjiru’s Jesus Is Alive Ministries, has expressed grave concerns for his safety as he continues to defend the church against demolition efforts. Maithya’s fears began to escalate following an attack on the church on 8 March, during which unknown assailants vandalised the church’s parking lot wall and assaulted Wanjiru, injuring her hand and a security officer. Wanjiru also reported that the assailants stole a guard’s weapon, camera, and phone.…
Mobius Motors, a Kenya-based automaker backstopped by Playfair Capital, has accepted a buyout offer just a week after it announced its closure. In the notice, Mobius director Nicolas Guibert informed, “On August 14, Mobius accepted a bid for the acquisition of 100% of its shares by an undisclosed buyer.” The parties look to close the transaction within 30 days. In light of the offer, Mobius postponed the Thursday planned creditors meeting, allowing the acquisition negotiations to continue. The firm had announced, “As such notice is hereby given that the meeting of the creditors originally scheduled to 15 August 2024 at…