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  Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has ignited a political firestorm after accusing President William Ruto of establishing a secret police death squad targeting innocent Kenyans. While addressing worshippers at a church service in Kirinyaga County, Gachagua alleged that the covert unit comprises 101 specially trained officers tasked with carrying out abductions, torture, assassinations, and elaborate cover-ups. He further claimed that the National Intelligence Service (NIS), under the leadership of Director General Noordin Haji, supported the formation and operation of the squad. Gachagua linked the death of Albert Ojwang’ to the alleged group and suggested that dozens
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  The family of missing Kenyan police officer Benedict Kabiru has taken the government to court, demanding transparency nearly three months after he vanished during a peacekeeping mission in Haiti. With no word from officials and growing fears that Kabiru may have been killed or abducted, the family says they have reached a breaking point. Kabiru disappeared on March 26, 2025, while participating in a rescue operation in Savien, a gang-controlled region northwest of Port-au-Prince. According to reports, gunmen ambushed him and other Kenyan officers during the mission. Since that day, government officials have failed to provide any clear or consistent
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  Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has officially launched East Africa’s first AI-powered 256-slice CT scanner at The Nairobi Hospital, marking a major breakthrough in Kenya’s efforts to modernize diagnostic healthcare. Speaking during the unveiling on Sunday, CS Duale praised the innovation as a transformative step forward, highlighting Kenya’s growing role in embracing medical technology to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes. “This moment signifies more than technological progress – it reflects our collective determination to revolutionize diagnostic medicine and improve health outcomes for all Kenyans,” said Duale. The AI-powered scanner, which boasts high-speed, low-radiation, and ultra-precise imaging capabilities, is expected to
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  The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has announced plans to auction properties worth Ksh428 million that belonged to former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, marking a major step in efforts to recover misappropriated public funds. Speaking to the media, EACC CEO Abdi Ahmed confirmed that Obado surrendered the assets following investigations and legal proceedings linked to a Ksh1.9 billion corruption case. The handover, Ahmed explained, resulted from negotiations between Obado and EACC lawyers, forming part of a settlement deal in the high-profile graft probe. Ahmed explained that the upcoming auction aims to reclaim public money and act as a warning to
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  Anti-Narcotics detectives at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) arrested a 26-year-old woman, Wendy Mbeke Muli, for attempting to smuggle cocaine hidden in her body. Detectives intercepted Mbeke on June 13, 2025, just before she boarded an outbound flight, after her suspicious behavior raised red flags during routine screening. Officers immediately subjected her to a thorough search and placed her under medical observation after confirming she had ingested foreign substances. While in custody, Mbeke excreted two drug pellets later that day and six more on June 14, bringing the total to eight pellets. The seized pellets contained cocaine weighing approximately 626.65
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  Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has broken his silence in response to Wiper Party leader Kalonzo…
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  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has revealed past protocol frustrations under President William Ruto’s government,…
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  Iran and Israel have continued to exchange strikes since Israel launched an attack on Iranian nuclear infrastructure and other targets on Friday. Read More

  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed criticism over his continued public appearances with his…
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