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  Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat has found strong support from his neighbors in Selia village, Mosop, Nandi County, as public scrutiny around him continues to intensify. On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the villagers staged a peaceful protest, voicing their backing for Lagat, who recently stepped aside from his role to allow for a transparent investigation into the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang. Carrying twigs and chanting in unity, the residents defended Lagat against what they described as premature condemnation. They argued that he deserves a fair investigation and should not be judged guilty without evidence. Among the
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  Nairobi car dealer Joseph Kairo Wambui, popularly known as Khalif Kairo, has filed an application seeking the recusal of Senior Principal Magistrate M. Murage from his ongoing criminal trial. Kairo argues that the court is no longer impartial and claims the current environment cannot guarantee a fair and just hearing. In a sworn affidavit, Kairo says he has lost confidence in Magistrate Murage’s ability to remain neutral, alleging bias in the handling of his case. He maintains that continuing the trial before the same magistrate would compromise the integrity of the proceedings. Kairo emphasized that there is no legal or
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  President William Ruto has firmly pushed back against critics attempting to define his leadership by term limits, asserting that his administration’s success will be measured by its transformative impact on Kenyans, not by the duration of his time in office. This stance comes amidst calls from opposition figures for a ‘one-term’ presidency, a sentiment often dubbed ‘Wantam’ in local political discourse. However, President Ruto maintains that development and tangible improvements in the lives of citizens should be the sole criteria for evaluating his tenure. “I will not allow anybody to define me in terms of time, terms, and elections, no.
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  The police officer responsible for Tuesday’s shooting on Moi Avenue, where an unarmed mask vendor was critically injured. The National Police Service (NPS) confirmed the arrest, stating the officer discharged an anti-riot shotgun, striking the man in the head at close range. The victim, initially presumed dead, was quickly rushed to the hospital and is currently receiving medical attention, according to police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga. This incident, captured on camera and widely circulated online, has ignited public outrage and renewed scrutiny of police conduct during demonstrations. “Following this incident, the Inspector General National Police Service ordered for the immediate arrest
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  Three men have officially been charged with the brutal murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’odo Were, launching what is expected to be a closely watched high-profile trial. The accused, William Imoli Shigali, also known as Imo; Edwin Oduor Odhiambo, alias Machuani; and Ebel Ochieng, alias Dave Colo, pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. Their plea followed confirmation that all three had undergone mental evaluations and were declared fit to stand trial. The court had earlier directed the accused to be assessed before formally responding to the charges. A report submitted by medical professionals cleared them, paving the way for
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  The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has documented 22 casualties resulting from Tuesday’s protests across Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi, and Kwale counties. The commission highlighted the shooting of a peaceful civilian in Nairobi’s Central Business District, who is now in critical condition at Kenyatta National Hospital, as a significant concern. Other injuries reported by the KNCHR include gunshot wounds, head cuts, whiplashes, blunt trauma, and asthma attacks triggered by tear gas inhalation. These protests, organized by civil society groups and human rights activists, were primarily aimed at seeking justice for Albert Ojwang, whose death in police custody under mysterious
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  The National Assembly’s Finance Committee has urged Parliament to delete a controversial provision in the 2025 Finance Bill that would have allowed the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to access taxpayers’ personal and financial information without court approval. At the heart of the dispute is Clause 52, which proposes to repeal Section 59A(1B) of the Tax Procedures Act. This section currently protects businesses from being compelled to share their customers’ personal data with tax authorities. If passed, the change would give KRA unchecked access to sensitive data, such as mobile money transactions, bank details, and even trade secrets, all in the
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  A Nairobi mask vendor, critically injured during Tuesday’s protests, is currently undergoing emergency neurosurgical intervention. Health authorities have confirmed that an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) bed has been prepared, anticipating the need for specialized post-operative care. The vendor – later identified as Boniface Kariuki – was shot point-blank by an anti-riot officer, triggering calls for his arrest and prosecution. He was initially presumed not to have made it, but Dr. Patrick Amoth, Director General for Health, confirmed on Tuesday that the patient is in the operating theatre with a dedicated neurosurgical team. “As we speak, the patient is in theatre
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  The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has announced an 80% penalty waiver for Kenyans who have defaulted on their student loans, offering a lifeline to thousands of borrowers and a boost to the country’s higher education financing efforts. In a notice issued on Tuesday, June 17, HELB confirmed that the waiver, dubbed “Be the Reason Someone Believes,” targets penalties accumulated from delayed loan repayments. However, to benefit from this limited-time offer, defaulters must clear their outstanding balances between June and July. HELB urged borrowers to seize the opportunity and settle their loans within the two-month window. The board emphasized that
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  The National Assembly’s Finance Committee has shot down a proposed amendment in the Finance Bill 2025 that sought to revise the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax bands to ease the financial strain on low and middle-income earners. The proposal had recommended expanding the current PAYE brackets to 10%, 17.5%, 25%, 27.5%, and 30%. It also sought to empower the Treasury Cabinet Secretary to adjust these tax bands by up to 10% every three years to account for inflation. Proponents of the changes argued that widening the tax bands would make the tax system fairer and more aligned with global
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