The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has summoned over 50 officers regarding their involvement in unlawful acts during the Finance Bill 2024 demonstrations by Gen-Z and the Azimio protests of 2023. These incidents include deaths, serious injuries, and other alleged misconduct by police officers. Among those directed to appear before IPOA detectives are 15 senior police commanders, including Bungoma County Police Commander Francis Kooli. They are required to report from Tuesday through Thursday for questioning and statement recording. In preparation for this, the Kenya Police Service has instructed the officers to meet with their legal representatives on Monday for a…
Author: Samuel Njihia
Security agencies have been called into action following the abduction of Wajir Member of County Assembly Yussuf Hussein Ibrahim, which occurred on September 13. Hussein was forcefully taken from a taxi along Enterprise Road in Nairobi; circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear. He was abducted around 9 p.m. when he was heading towards South C. His taxi was intercepted by two unmarked vehicles from where the abductors took out Hussein. During the abduction, they had even taken the phone of the taxi driver to avoid immediate communication. The phone was recovered when it fell inside the taxi, but it created…
Pascaline Peter, known as Passy Ma Trevor on Facebook, was arrested on Thursday in connection with a major fraud scheme that has left hundreds of Kenyans devastated. Pascaline is the suspect in a case involving the alleged embezzlement of an estimated Sh350 million from unsuspecting investors. According to the police, Passy Ma Trevor deceived her victims by offering a fake real estate investment deal through her company, Pafrim Investments Ltd. In an elaborate scam, Pascaline had convinced victims to make deposits running into millions of shillings in four bank accounts spread across Equity Bank, Coop Bank, Stanbic Bank, and Kingdom…
The strike by Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) workers has been called off following a deal between the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) and the government. This has been confirmed by Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, union leader Moss Ndiema, and Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) head Francis Atwoli. Consequently, normal operations are expected to resume at JKIA and other major airports in Mombasa, Kisumu, and Eldoret that witnessed massive disruptions on Wednesday. The government has agreed under the deal to permit thorough scrutiny of the documents related to the proposed 30-year lease deal of JKIA with Indian conglomerate…
Mohammed Abduba Dida’s ongoing conflict with his American ex-wife is the reason behind his current imprisonment in the United States, it has now emerged. Dida, who vied for Kenya’s presidency in 2013 and 2017, was in 2021 convicted of stalking and threatening his estranged wife, Mama Leila, who lives in Illinois. He is currently serving a seven-year sentence in a US prison. According to his family, Dida moved to the US in January 2019 for further studies, met and married his now-estranged American wife, and lived happily until July 2021, when a dispute led her to seek a restraining order.…
Operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) were paralysed on Tuesday night after aviation workers went on a go-slow. Long queues of stranded travellers characterized the scene after boarding and takeoff were delayed, sparking an outrage. The disruption was the result of a formal strike by aviation workers, something which had been building up for weeks now. This strike followed a notice issued by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) on August 12, where it strongly opposed the proposed leasing of JKIA to the Indian conglomerate Adani Group. The KAWU Secretary General Moss Ndiema, in issuing the notice, had raised…
Mohamed Abduba Dida, the former teacher who ran for Kenya’s presidency in 2013 and 2017, is currently serving a seven-year sentence in a U.S. prison for stalking and intimidation. Dida, 50, popularly known as Mwalimu, has been detained at the Big Muddy Correctional Center in Illinois since November 18, 2022, after being found guilty of two charges. The offenses were committed in McLean County, Illinois. The former Lenana School teacher recently filed a complaint over the alleged violation of his constitutional rights, including the right to practice Islam and to observe the Islamic daily schedule of prayer. “Plaintiff claims that…
The High Court sitting in Nakuru has issued arrest orders for Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii and his former deputy John Barorot after they failed to appear in court. The two were expected to testify in a significant case involving a Sh1 billion scandal related to a Finland education scholarship programme. Senior Principal Magistrate Peter Ndege, who issued the order, expressed frustration over the non-compliance of key figures in the case, which centres around allegations of embezzlement involving funds meant for a collaborative education project with Finland. In 2023, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) began investigating the scandal. The…
Eighteen pupils lost their lives in a tragic fire that broke out last night at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Kieni, Nyeri, destroying one of the dormitories—an incident that has plunged the country into grief. According to National Police Service Spokesperson Resila Onyango, 14 other students were injured during the blaze. “We have 16 pupils dead and 14 injured. We are investigating the cause and taking necessary action,” Onyango said. Sixteen victims were found dead at the scene, while one pupil died on his way to the hospital. There are fears that more bodies might be discovered as the site remains…
Actress Winnie Bwire Ndubi, widely recognised as ‘Dida’ from the Citizen TV series Sultana, has sadly passed away, her family has confirmed. Bwire died on Thursday, September 5, 2024, while undergoing treatment in Turkey for breast cancer. In a statement, her family expressed their profound grief: “It is with heavy hearts and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce Winfred Bwire Ndubi lost her battle to cancer on 5th September 2024, while undergoing treatment in Turkey.” They extended their gratitude to supporters for their prayers and contributions, saying, “We will share more details in due course. God bless you…