Not me: Senator Murango denies involvement in branded underwear

“Our client did not print, procure, buy, supply or distribute the underwear shown in the video,” the lawyers said.

By Fred Kagonye 4 days ago

Kanja orders crackdown on illicit brews, drugs

“Any commander whose area shall be found with persistent or rampant cases of illicit alcohol and drug abuse will be held personally responsible.”

By Fred Kagonye 4 days ago

DCI arrest police officer suspected of killing lawyer Kyalo Mbobu

DCI arrests Police Constable Julius Cheruiyot over alleged involvement in killing of lawyer Mbobu in Nairobi on September 9, 2025; recover suspected murder weapon.

By Fred Kagonye 5 days ago

Red Sea sovereign stake: Sudan in delimitation talks with Saudi Arabia amid Egyptian concerns

The two countries' foreign ministers signed the council's founding agreement in Riyadh on August 17, according to the Sudan News Agency reporting.

By Fred Kagonye 5 days ago

IPOA probing Dennis Osiemo's death at Narumoru Police Station

“IPOA conveys condolences to the family of the deceased and assures them that the matter is receiving the attention it so deserves.”

By Fred Kagonye 6 days ago

Sudan's Al-Burhan US visa denial robs him opportunity to attend, address UNGA

According to Reuters, the 90-day truce was proposed by Massad Boulos, the US senior adviser for Arab and African affairs.

By Fred Kagonye 6 days ago

Lessons Kenya can learn from Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland memorandum

Their demand is not greater autonomy within the union but a formal exit from it, pursued through referendums that Westminster has so far refused to authorise.

By Fred Kagonye 10 days ago

Government to expand police mental-health, psychosocial support

“Courage does not make an officer immune to trauma, and seeking help must never be mistaken for weakness,” Ruto said on Friday.

By Fred Kagonye 11 days ago

Katiba Institute hails court ruling finding IG Kanja in contempt

Court finds Police IG Douglas Kanja guilty of contempt after roads were barricaded during second anniversary of June 25 protests without notice; to appear for sentencing on Sept 28.

By Fred Kagonye 12 days ago

What Kenyans will pay for fuel in cities

Fuel prices remain unchanged in latest EPRA monthly review; petrol, diesel and kerosene to retail at Sh214.08, Sh217.86 and Sh191.38 respectively in Nairobi.

By Fred Kagonye 15 days ago

Ahmedfiqi's plan for Somalia as Presidential race takes shape

A free and fair process would strengthen public confidence, reinforce state institutions and provide a stronger foundation for economic development and regional cooperation.

By Fred Kagonye 15 days ago

Detention of Somali soldiers in Ethiopia raises questions of role in Sudan war

The recent detention of hundreds of Somali soldiers in Ethiopia's Jigjiga has raised questions about their possible role in the Sudan war.

By Fred Kagonye 16 days ago

How Claude AI was misused to amplify praise for CS Wandayi

In its report, Anthropic said it had found a pro-government operator based in Kenya using Claude AI to generate and post fake grassroots social media content.

By Fred Kagonye 18 days ago

LSK opposes proposal to surrender clients unclaimed assets to state

“Lawyers have their own ways of managing client's assets and as such we do not need the assistance of the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority,” said Kanjama.

By Fred Kagonye 19 days ago

KNCHR wants Parliament to speed up suicide law repeal

“The September 10 commemoration marks the third and final year of the 2024-2026 global campaign, accompanied by the call to action, "Start the Conversation”.

By Fred Kagonye 19 days ago

Water supply in five constituencies to be interrupted for 26 hours

More than 20 Nairobi estates including Westlands, Lavington, CBD and Eastlands, to face water shortage from 6am tomorrow to 8am Saturday due to repairs on the Sasumua-Kabete pipeline.

By Fred Kagonye 19 days ago

LSK faults Ruto on foreigners derective

“However, it must do so within the Constitution and the commitments Kenya has freely undertaken as a member of the East African Community (EAC).”

By Fred Kagonye 20 days ago

Jimmy Wanjigi faults Ruto's directive on foreigners

Ruto has created this mess in the first place. He is on public record directing issuance of official documentation without adequate vetting and verification.

By Fred Kagonye 22 days ago

Sudan war: Army accused of Chlorine use

The United States previously imposed sanctions on Sudan in May 2025 over allegations that the military deployed chemical weapons during the conflict in 2024.

By Fred Kagonye 22 days ago

Collaboration key in fight against terror, protecting critical infrastructure

A cyberattack can interfere with the systems that operate electricity grids, water systems, transport networks, financial services and other essential infrastructure.

By Fred Kagonye 22 days ago

Address mental health challenges in public service, Ruto told

It is not necessary to hear that a police officer has committed suicide or killed his family members or their colleagues because they were struggling with mental health and we ignored.

By Fred Kagonye 25 days ago

Jubaland wants Somalia arms embargo reviewed

One of the missiles allegedly struck the residence of Doolow District Chairman. Jubaland said Adan and four civilians were injured.

By Fred Kagonye 25 days ago

The uncomfortable question facing EAC integration

"This conversation goes beyond also justice," she noted, adding that developments in one-member state often ripple into others.

By Fred Kagonye 26 days ago

Lawyers condemn abduction of Standard Group editor Alex Kiprotich

While we are relieved that he has since been released, his abduction remains a grave assault on press freedom, human dignity, the rule of law and every Kenyan’s right to live free from fear.

By Fred Kagonye 27 days ago

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 27 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 28 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 29 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 29 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 29 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month ago

Four arrested over Amboseli elephants deaths

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

By Fred Kagonye 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month ago