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  A sudden rise in COVID-19 infections has prompted Bangladesh’s Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) to issue an 11-point health directive, as a new wave of the virus sweeps through the country. Footage captured in Dhaka on Tuesday shows hundreds of people queuing for admission at the COVID-dedicated hospital in Mohakhali, with many seeking coronavirus Read More

  Three men have been charged with the murder of Kasipul Member of Parliament, Charles Ong’ondo Were, in a case that has sent shockwaves through the political fraternity. William Imoli alias Imo, Edwin Odour Odhiambo alias Machuani, and Ebel Ochieng alias Dave Calo appeared before Lady Justice Diana Kavedza at the Kibera High Court today. They
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  A member of the National Police Reserve (NPR) shot his former wife, killing her instantly before turning the gun on himself in Kiunga, Lamu County. According to the police report, the two had divorced. An eyewitness told police that a female relative who was in the house during the incident on June 16, 2025, was
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  NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 18 – For the third consecutive time, the National Assembly and the Senate have failed to reach consensus on the equitable share of revenue to counties, deepening a stalemate that threatens to delay disbursement of funds critical to devolved services. The latest round of talks, which dragged on for hours, ended in Read More

  Controversial televangelist Bishop Gilbert Deya died on Tuesday evening, June 17, after being involved in a tragic road accident at Namba Kapiyo along the Kisumu–Bondo highway. Preliminary investigations indicate that Bishop Deya’s Toyota Noah vehicle lost control, veering into the path of a bus belonging to Moi University. Witnesses suggest Deya was attempting to avoid
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  A terror suspect was on Tuesday night arrested in Nairobi after police officers on patrol discovered explosive materials in his possession. According to the National Police Service (NPS) ,the arrest occurred at approximately 11:20 PM on Tuesday, June 17, when the suspect’s evasive and erratic behavior attracted the attention of officers from Kamukunji Police Station.
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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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