Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, the prime suspect in the Kware murders, and 12 Eritrean nationals escaped from Gigiri Police Station early Tuesday morning in a shocking breach of security involving cutting through a wire mesh and scaling a perimeter wall. The breakout was noticed when the authorities woke the suspects for their morning tea. Inmates had cut through a wire mesh and climbed over a perimeter wall to make good their escape. Director of DCI Mohamed Amin confirmed the escape, stating, “It is unfortunate this has happened, but we are pursuing the matter for action.” A manhunt has been launched to…
Author: Samuel Njihia
Dorcas Agik Oduor has made history by being sworn in as Kenya’s first woman Attorney-General on Tuesday, August 20, succeeding Justin Muturi, who was appointed Cabinet Secretary for Public Service after resigning from the position of AG. President William Ruto nominated Oduor to fill the vacancy left by Muturi, who resigned shortly before the head of state dismissed all but one of his CSs during the Gen Z-led anti-government protests last month. The National Assembly approved her nomination on Wednesday. Lawmakers, who also approved the nomination of Beatrice Askul Moe as Cabinet Secretary for EAC Affairs, supported a report from…
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…
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…
