August 13, 2026
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Sifuna confronts IG Kanja over alleged missing teargas and firearms in police stores

A fresh political and security row has emerged after Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna engaged Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja over reported discrepancies involving missing teargas canisters and firearms in government armouries. The Senator raised concerns regarding reports suggesting that some security equipment, including teargas canisters and guns, could not be accounted for in official

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“Why are police still wearing hoods?” Sen. Nyutu boldly confronts Murkomen over security operations

A tense moment unfolded in the Senate after Senator John Methu Nyutu sharply questioned Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen over the continued use of hooded police officers during security operations, raising concerns about transparency, accountability, and public trust. Nyutu directly asked Murkomen why some police officers continue to conceal their identities by wearing hoods while

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Court stops KIM closure as government defends validity of certificates

Thousands of students and graduates across the country received temporary relief after the court stopped the closure of all branches of the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM), a move that had been ordered by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA). The decision followed growing concern among students, parents and professionals after TVETA

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Court lifts orders blocking arrest of county governors, paving way for prosecutions

The Kiambu High Court has set aside temporary orders that had previously stopped the arrest and detention of county governors, allowing investigative agencies to proceed with ongoing corruption and misconduct cases involving senior county officials. In its ruling, the court emphasized that constitutional accountability applies to all public officers without exception. It noted that the

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Kenya signals more assertive foreign policy as strategic interests take centre stage

Stronger public signalling and proactive engagement by PS. Korir Sing’oei point to a deliberate evolution in foreign policy execution Kenya’s diplomatic engagement is increasingly reflecting the demands of a fast-moving global environment, where clarity of position and speed of response have become central to effective statecraft. In recent months, the country’s foreign policy posture has

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MP Sylvanus Osoro delivers brand new police vehicle to Tabaka police station

MP Sylvanus Osoro on Thursday, April 16, joined Kisii Police Commander during the security engagement at Tabaka where a brand new police vehicle was officially delivered to Tabaka Police Station. The move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security operations and improve service delivery within the region, with leaders emphasizing the importance of equipping

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KEWOTA and TSC relationship questioned over ongoing salary deductions

Recent reports point to what appears to be a close working relationship between the Kenya Women Teachers Association (KEWOTA) and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), raising concerns about possible collusion in a payroll deduction scheme that has affected thousands of female teachers across the country. At the center of the matter is KEWOTA Chief Executive

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Murkomen orders crackdown on politically linked gangs amid rising unrest

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to deploy a special police team to deal with criminal gangs said to be used by politicians to cause unrest in different parts of the country. Speaking in Nandi and Trans Nzoia counties on Sunday, Murkomen said the government has made progress

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Police yet to verify claims linking foreign national to alleged church abuse in Kisii

Authorities have not confirmed reports circulating online alleging that a foreign national operated a church in Kisii and exploited women under the guise of offering prayers and assistance with travel abroad. According to reports widely shared on social media, the unidentified man is said to have attracted women to his church with promises of spiritual

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Love triangle? Details emerge about the woman Senator Osotsi was meeting in hotel before attack

Fresh details have emerged surrounding the circumstances under which Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi was attacked in Kisumu, as leaders dismiss claims linking the incident to a love affair. Members of the Linda Mwananchi faction have strongly denied reports circulating online that the senator was in the company of a married woman at the time of

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