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  The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has faced sharp criticism from Kenyan netizens following his swift condolences to the family of former chief and respected Kaya elder, Mzee Gideon Baya Mung’aro — a move that has reignited public outrage over his delayed response to the death of a young Kenyan blogger, Albert Ojwang.
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  Former Chief Justice David Maraga also weighed in, terming the move to step aside insufficient: “The stepping aside of Eliud Lagat is a first step. Next, we demand resignation, arrest, and prosecution.” Read More

  Police have launched investigations after a driver was attacked and killed as he attended to his car that had stalled at Cabanas area in Embakasi, along Mombasa Road. The victim, identified as John Arama Geke, was in the company of a woman when they were attacked. According to the police report, the deceased was heading
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  The symposium also served as a pre-launch for Crossings: Migrant Knowledges, Migrant Forms — a forthcoming book co-edited by Dr Din-Kariuki, Professor Subha Mukherji, and Dr Rowan Williams, the former Archbishop of Canterbury. Read More

  Shocking new details have emerged in the brutal murder of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang, with police constable James Mukhwana confessing his involvement and implicating a chain of command that allegedly stretches to the top brass of the National Police Service. Mukhwana, in a detailed statement to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), revealed he
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  On matters of peace and security, I cautioned against unilateral conflict resolution efforts that risk undermining regional mechanisms actively working to secure lasting peace, particularly in the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes region,” Mudavadi said. Read More

  During the six week program, participants from across Africa will engage in intensive academic coursework, leadership training, and networking, while also sharing their expertise and experiences in community development. Read More

  The Kenyan government has firmly denied allegations suggesting its involvement in the ongoing Sudan conflict, emphasizing that it is not supplying arms to either side of the warring factions. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura issued a strong rebuttal on Monday, dismissing the claims as “false and misleading.” His statement came in response to a recent investigative exposé aired by a local media outlet, which implied Kenya had a covert role in fueling the bloody conflict in Sudan. Mwaura clarified that Kenya’s role in Sudan is entirely diplomatic and geared toward peacebuilding. He said the country remains focused on mediating between the
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  A tragic shooting in Kiunga, Lamu County, has left three families reeling after a police reservist fatally shot his estranged wife and injured her friend before turning the gun on himself. Authorities have identified the gunman as 36-year-old Shafi Swaleh. According to police, Swaleh opened fire on 34-year-old Najma Athman, who was heavily pregnant, killing her instantly. He also shot her friend, 37-year-old Mariam Yussuf, who was with her at the time. Moments after the shooting, Swaleh turned the weapon on himself and died by suicide. Police say they are still investigating the motive behind the attack. Neighbour Tima Abdulrahman
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  Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced a sweeping overhaul of the National Police Service (NPS), unveiling a raft of bold reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and public trust in law enforcement. A key highlight of the reforms is a new directive requiring the installation of CCTV surveillance systems in all police stations across the country. Speaking during his State of the Nation address on Monday, June 16, 2025, Murkomen revealed that the government plans to install CCTV cameras in all 1,209 police stations over the next two years. The nationwide rollout, he explained, is designed to restore public
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