Several leaders have continued to mourn the death of Malava member of parliament (MP) Moses Malulu Injendi. This was after MP Malulu Injendi passed away on February 17, 2025 at 5.15pm following treatment at Aga khan Hospital Nairobi . Before his death, Injendi was a dedicated member for Malava constituency, and a passionate vice chairman
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 18 – The warring factions in Sudan’s two-year-long civil war are expected to announce parallel governments. Delegates representing various members of the coalition of Sudanese political entities are currently at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), where they will sign the founding charter of a new ‘peace and unity government’ aligned with Read More
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A terrifying scene unfolded at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday afternoon. A Delta Air Lines flight crash-landed and flipped upside down upon landing. Dramatic footage from the airport captured the aftermath—thick smoke rising from the overturned fuselage as emergency crews rushed to the scene. The commercial jet’s exterior was burned, and its wings and
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 18 – Over 250 African city leaders, including mayors, policymakers, investors, and business leaders, are in Nairobi for the Green & Resilient Urban Shift Africa Forum. Funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and hosted by C40 Cities, the event is supported by key global organizations, including the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), Read More
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Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested Dennis Wafula Wanambisi, a police officer stationed in Kibwezi over a robbery with violence incident that occurred in Mtito Andei on July 22, 2024. In a statement on Monday February 17, 2025, DCI reported that the police officer was arrested by detectives from the Serious
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In a twist that could only happen in Kenya’s unpredictable political landscape, former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu alias ‘Baba Yao’ has been appointed as a party leader—just days after being sentenced for corruption. Yes, you read that right. While in many parts of the world, a corruption conviction would mark the end of a politician’s career, in Kenya, it seems to be just another stepping stone in the ever-evolving game of power. The Farmers Party has made the bold move of appointing ‘Baba Yao’ as its new leader, sparking both intrigue and debate. A Gazette Notice issued on Monday, February
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In a significant crackdown on corruption, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested Japheth Ouko Mayore Isaboke, Principal Prosecution Counsel at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in Kilgoris. The prosecutor allegedly solicited a Ksh50,000 bribe from a local businessman to expedite a court case. During negotiations, he reportedly reduced the amount to Ksh40,000. The complainant, refusing to pay, reported the incident to the EACC. Acting swiftly, officers moved in on Sunday, February 16, 2025, arresting Isaboke red-handed as he received Ksh20,000, part of the agreed bribe. A video of the Kilgoris-based Prosecutor receiving the bribe; EACC
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Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) Force Commander Godfrey Otunge has called for the creation of additional forward operating bases (FOBs) to strengthen their operations in Haiti. FOBs are secure military positions designed to support both tactical and strategic objectives. They can be used for extended periods and may be situated in friendly territories or aboard ships. During a recent meeting with Spanish Ambassador to Haiti, Marco Antonio Penín Toledano, Otunge emphasized that more FOBs are essential for the mission’s success. He noted that past United Nations missions in Haiti had failed due to the lack of sufficient forward operating bases.
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In an ambitious move to tackle corruption and modernize law enforcement, the National Police Service has announced plans to introduce a digital system for instant traffic fines. This decision comes hot on the heels of the recent arrest of three traffic officers caught with Ksh48,000 in bribes at Nairobi’s Globe Cinema Roundabout. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja emphasized that the new system will allow drivers to pay fines immediately after a traffic offense is recorded, significantly reducing face-to-face interactions between motorists and officers. “We are working to digitise traffic management by introducing instant fines. This will allow motorists to
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