MCK wants abduction of Standard Group editor Alex Kiprotich investigated

“We hope the police will feel compelled to act on this flagrant disregard of human rights and press freedom.”

By Fred Kagonye 2 days ago

Calls grow for criminalisation of enforced disappearances, victims protection

Criminalizing enforced disappearance would provide investigators, prosecutors, and courts with a clear legal framework to address this crime and hold suspects accountable.

By Fred Kagonye 3 days ago

Somalia resettles over 1,000 Mogadishu families

The planned settlement will provide essential public services and facilities, including clean water, electricity, a mosque, a health centre, a market and public schools.

By Fred Kagonye 4 days ago

Clinical officers strike still on, nurses and midwives to demonstrate

Comrades, while progress has been registered in many counties, some employers continue to demonstrate hostility, intransigence and unwillingness to bargain in good faith.

By Fred Kagonye 4 days ago

Inflation increases for second month in a row, KNBS says

“This implies that the general price level was 6.6 per cent higher in August 2026 than it was in August 2025,” said KNBS.

By Fred Kagonye 4 days ago

Deal with gangs ruthlessly, Ruto tells police graduates

President Ruto asks police to take firm, lawful and impartial action against goons, organisers and financiers of violence, says politically sponsored violence has no place in Kenya.

By Fred Kagonye 7 days ago

We are implementing police reforms taskforce report, Ruto says

New uniforms for general duty officers attached to Kenya Police unveiled; Pres Ruto says GSU and AP officers to retain their current uniforms.

By Fred Kagonye 7 days ago

Why public participation remains a tick-box exercise 16 years on

"It is important to appreciate that public participation cannot be the same on each and every issue, it will depend on the issue, interests involved and the impact it will have."

By Fred Kagonye 8 days ago

Quit selective Katiba compliance, Amnesty tells government

“At its promulgation, Katiba 2010 presented a social contract rooted in human dignity, social justice, human rights, and the rule of law,” he said.

By Fred Kagonye 8 days ago

Sudan: The ground for weapons testing

The Sudan army drone strikes targeting RSF near the Chad border are alleged to have crossed over several kilometers.

By Fred Kagonye 8 days ago

ODM MPs tell Gachagua to leave Nyanza alone

For years, Gachagua built a political identity around rhetoric that frequently portrayed Nyanza region and its leadership as being perpetually confrontational and hostile to government.

By Fred Kagonye 9 days ago

Police to 'end' political meetings due to security threats, CS Murkomen says

There will be times that the citizens will be told, enough is enough let us go home it is not fair to lose lives in the circumstance and the environment that we are in.

By Fred Kagonye 10 days ago

Four arrested over Amboseli elephants deaths

“These potentially toxic and unlabelled materials have been secured for further scientific analysis.

By Fred Kagonye 13 days ago

Ruto, Kindiki lead nation to mourn former Judge Mutava

“We stand with Mheshimiwa Jessica Mbalu, MP Kibwezi East, following the loss of her beloved husband, and the entire Mbalu family as they mourn a man who meant everything to them.”

By Fred Kagonye 13 days ago

81pc of Nairobians worried about cost of living, TIFA report shows

"With 81pc of respondents facing either high living costs or constrained incomes, households have little capacity to absorb further price increasesl."

By Fred Kagonye 15 days ago

Why 60pc of Kenyans would abandon ride-hailing if fares rise

This is even as the online taxi industry generated between Sh126 billion and Sh147 billion in the past year.

By Fred Kagonye 15 days ago

Tributes for the Samburu copter crash victims

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority said that an investigation into the accident had been launched.

By Fred Kagonye 15 days ago

Rescue mission underway after tourist helicopter crashes in Samburu

Air Accident Investigation’s Department to open probe after helicopter crashes in Mt Lolokwe, Samburu, KCAA says coordinating rescue response.

By Fred Kagonye 16 days ago

Release police reforms taskforce report or I will, Maraga tells Ruto

I demand that you immediately release and publish the complete and unedited Taskforce Report within Seven (7) days, failing which I will myself release it.

By Fred Kagonye 17 days ago

Police ask two Homa Bays chaos suspects to surrender

“Detectives are currently following credible leads to identify and apprehend 25 suspects connected to the chaos,” said Amin.

By Fred Kagonye 17 days ago

Police arrest 37 suspected goons after Homa Bay chaos

“In addition, one police vehicle lost control, resulting in the death of its driver and injuries to five other officers.”

By Fred Kagonye 18 days ago

Nyoro ditches UDA for People's Party of Kenya

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro joins People’s Party of Kenya after ditching the ruling UDA, pledges to work with opposition leaders.

By Fred Kagonye 18 days ago

Nyoro's proposals for Kenya's journey to Singapore

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro proposes expansion of Judiciary capacity in the next five years and allocation of 1.5pc of Kenya’s revenue annually to deliver justice.

By Fred Kagonye 18 days ago

NCIC summons MP Kaluma

NCIC summons Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma to appear on August 19, 2026, over alleged incitement remarks made in Homa Bay county ahead of Linda Mwananchi rally.

By Fred Kagonye 18 days ago

'Walk the talk or resign,' lawyer tells Ruto

“What we are telling William Ruto is simple, please, if you feel that this constitution is constraining you, resign as president, 50 million of us are okay with the constitution,” Kinuthia said.

By Fred Kagonye 22 days ago

Security analyst: Why Kenya has never healed from 2007-08 post-election violence

“They [politicians] are the fuel that will burn the country,” warned Okeyo.

By Fred Kagonye 23 days ago

Gachagua to Ruto: 'Cushion the payslip' by suspending housing levy

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua calls on State to review PAYE tax bands and suspend Housing Levy, says workers' payslips are burdened by taxes.

By Fred Kagonye 24 days ago

You have failed Kenyans, Gachagua tells Ruto

“Kenyans are not safe, our children are not safe, investors are not safe and foreigners are not safe. Foreigners are not safe, Investors are not safe, no one in Kenya is safe.”

By Fred Kagonye 24 days ago

Gachagua: Ruto has presided over lawlessness and anarchy

According to the DCP leader some figures in the security sector were the financiers and planners of goons and were presiding over the cover-up of killings on Ruto’s behalf.

By Fred Kagonye 24 days ago

Lamu's Marubu ditches UDA, cites frustrations from Timamy

“The intention is hereby withdrawn. Neither I, my team nor my political allies will participate in further UDA mobilisation grassroots elections or party activities.”

By Fred Kagonye 24 days ago

Gachagua claims 68 women raped by police in Ol Kalou chaos

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua claims one person killed, 20 others nursing gunshot wounds after Thursday’s by-election in Ol Kalou; alleges 68 women sexually assaulted by hooded men.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Somalia's Hirshabelle State presidential race heats up

Osman Mohamed Adawe officially declared his candidacy by unveiling an ambitious agenda centred on security, reconciliation and economic transformation.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Gachagua: DCP to field candidates across 47 counties in 2027

"We are a national party and it is our intention to field candidates in all 47 counties for gubernatorial, senatorial, National Assembly and county assembly seats," he said.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Somali business community rejects new chamber leadership

The SCCI has urged the Federal Government to respect the legal framework governing the Chamber and facilitate a transparent electoral process.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Somalia needs humanitarian organisations help for prosperity

Good governments are those that cooperate with organisations serving the public.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

I will run an 'open' government, Ruto claims

“Institutions do not earn public trust by demanding it. They earn it by serving the people honestly, fairly and openly,” said Ruto.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Sifuna removed as Deputy Minority Whip in Senate

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna removed as Senate Deputy Minority Whip, replaced by Migori’s Eddie Oketch, Speaker Amason Kingi announces.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

KWS, NPS support for wildlife conservation to continue

“We are now doing conservation using technology, we are using drones, digital radios to be able to inform what is happening is happening in the field.”

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

British High Commissioner visits Laikipia County

He later visited, Nyati Barracks, where he heard about the BATUK training facilities which help enhance the capabilities of British and Kenyan forces through join training.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Fuel prices to remain unchanged

Petrol, diesel and kerosene prices to remain unchanged for the next one month in the latest review by EPRA, acting DG Joseph Oketch says.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago