Justice Chacha Mwita sent a strong warning to Inspector General Douglas Kanja at Milimani Law Courts on Tuesday. The judge was clearly angry after the police leadership failed to show up in person for a hearing about the disappearance of blogger Ndiang’ui Kinyagia. The judge had already given clear orders for Kinyagia to be brought
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has officially confirmed that former President Uhuru Kenyatta is the leader of the Jubilee Party. This confirmation was made through a gazette notice, finally putting an end to the leadership fight that has been going on for months. The dispute began when a rival group led by
On Monday, June 30, Moses Kuria, Senior Advisor to the Council of Economic Advisors, reiterated his declaration that there will be no elections in 2027. Kuria aroused debate with a caustic response to Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who was emphatic that elections take place within the next two years, as mandated by the constitution.
The controversy surrounding the Director of Criminal Investigations, Mohamed Amin, continues to deepen after his questionable statements regarding the death of Albert Ojwang in police custody. What was initially presented by the police as a case of self-inflicted harm has now turned into a serious credibility crisis for the DCI boss, who is increasingly viewed
On June 25, 2025, massive protests erupted across Kenya as people took to the streets to demand justice, accountability, and an end to police brutality. Cities like Nairobi were filled with angry crowds, and the response from the police was harsh. According to reports, at least 19 people were killed and hundreds were injured after
Charles Owino’s recent comments defending the police shooting of Boniface Mwangi Kariuki have sparked anger and disbelief. By claiming that Kariuki provoked the officer by using insults, Owino dangerously downplays the real issue police brutality and the unlawful killing of a Kenyan citizen. A man was shot in the head, yet instead of showing remorse
Police officers across Kenya are now speaking out about their growing fears and frustrations with Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. Many feel let down, especially after facing legal problems and pressure in their daily duties. As reported by The Standard, both junior and senior officers are beginning to question whether Murkomen truly supports them or
Another troubling incident has pushed the Kenyan police back into public focus after a single mother in Nairobi’s Lunga Lunga area accused officers of violently assaulting her in front of her baby. Caroline Achieng says the attack happened at around 10 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, while she was walking home after finishing her shift
Geoffrey Mosiria, the Chief Officer in charge of Environment in Nairobi County, is once again at the center of a troubling controversy. A recent TikTok livestream that he conducted has sparked public anger and disbelief after a young street boy claimed he was paid KSh 1,800 to move 32 dead bodies to the mortuary. The
David Mugonyi is now facing serious criticism after The Sunday Standard openly accused him of betraying press freedom during the recent Gen Z protests. The newspaper didn’t hold back in its June 29th edition, directly calling out Mugonyi’s leadership at the Communications Authority of Kenya. The front page branded his actions as a betrayal to