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  The outspoken lawyer, whom the Supreme Court banned from litigating before it over similar attacks, questioned the competence of Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya, accusing her of shielding judicial officers implicated in corruption. Read More

  The meticulous translocation process will last approximately 18 days with the first three rhinos already moved to the expansive Segera Conservancy. Read More

  The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to public education, youth empowerment, and regulatory excellence by scooping five prestigious awards at the Mt. Kenya ASK Branch Show held in Nanyuki. The Laikipia County Coordination Office was recognized for its dynamic and informative exhibition,
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  The Government, through the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HOPS Labour Solutions Limited, a UK-based labour recruitment agency. The agreement aims to secure short-term agricultural and horticultural job placements for Kenyan students and recent graduates under the United Kingdom’s Seasonal Workers Scheme (SWS). The initiative, according to the State Department, will offer participants hands-on experience, improve their global employability, and foster cross-cultural connections—while addressing labour shortages in the UK’s agricultural sector. During the signing ceremony in London, Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu celebrated the deal as a “historic milestone” and a timely effort to open ethical, meaningful job opportunities for
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  In a major breakthrough against violent crime in Nairobi, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested four armed robbery suspects on Thursday, May 22, following a string of raids across Dandora, Saika, Pumwani, and Huruma estates. The suspects—three Ugandan nationals and one Kenyan—were apprehended in a meticulously coordinated operation that also recovered three firearms and 50 rounds of ammunition. The DCI’s Crime Research detectives launched the crackdown after analyzing the pattern of recent armed robberies plaguing Nairobi and parts of Western Kenya. Their research revealed a sophisticated criminal network operating with precision and violence. Backed by the Intelligence Bureau, the DCI’s Operation Action Team swiftly pursued the suspects.
The post Police Foil Eastleigh Robbery, Arrest Kenyan and Ugandan Robbery Gang with AK-47 and Pistols appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  President William Ruto announced a bold and multifaceted urban development plan aimed at transforming Nairobi into a cleaner, safer, and more equitable city. Speaking during a visit to Kibera following a tragic fire incident that reportedly claimed eight lives, the President laid out a series of investments in housing, infrastructure, healthcare, and employment. The Head of State began by expressing condolences to the affected families and announced that the government will cover the medical bills of those injured in the Kibera fire. He also donated food and household supplies to victims and revealed that the national government would allocate KSh500 million in the upcoming financial year to remove dangerous illegal power connections
The post Kibera Fire Tragedy Spurs Ruto to Act: New Fire Station and Power Safety Funds Announced appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua ignited a fresh political storm after calling out Mt Kenya musicians who recently visited Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at his Karen residence, accusing them of betraying their community for political mileage. Speaking at AIPCA Kihoya Church in Murang’a County on Sunday, May 25, Gachagua labeled the artists “traitors” for allegedly being used to whitewash the government’s poor performance in front of Mt Kenya voters. “Our artists and musicians have become traitors to the community,” Gachagua said. “They were told to come and lie to you that SHA is working, roads are being built, and the education sector is doing well.” He added that he met
The post Kindiki Blasts Gachagua Over Mt Kenya Artists’ Boycott: “Go Give Lectures in your House” appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  Governor Johnson Sakaja has called for urgent reforms in how electricity is accessed and distributed in Nairobi’s informal settlements, following a deadly fire in Kibra that claimed eight lives and left at least 20 others seriously injured on May 24. Police confirmed that seven of the injured are in critical condition and are receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital. According to eyewitnesses, the fire wiped out seven members of one family and also claimed the life of a pregnant woman. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation. This latest tragedy has cast a harsh spotlight on the city’s recurring fire disasters, especially in densely populated slums where unsafe
The post Nairobi Fires: Sakaja Proposes Legalizing Informal Power Distributors, “If You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them” appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua declared that his leadership, once he assumes the presidency, will leave a lasting mark on Kenya’s history for more than 30 years. Speaking at a church service in Murang’a County on Sunday, May 25, 2025, Gachagua expressed strong confidence that his leadership will transform the nation and set a new standard for future generations. He said Kenyans, tired of empty promises and poor governance, are longing for a leader whose impact will extend well beyond a single term—one whose policies and decisions will resonate through time. “Kenya will remember the leadership I bring for over thirty years and beyond because the changes we make won’t be
The post Gachagua Vows Legacy to Last Decades, Criticizes Ruto Over Disrespect to Mt Kenya Farmers appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  Juja MP Koimburi allegedly abducted outside Kimbu church by officers believed to be from the…
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