A Nairobi court has refused to grant a request for the release of a passport belonging to IT expert and social media commentator Ndiang’ui Kinyagia, who is currently under investigation over undisclosed offences. The case, which has attracted public curiosity, centers on documents and travel papers seized from Kinyagia, which the state says are critical
A new scam is circulating on WhatsApp, targeting unsuspecting Kenyans using the image of Alex Lemarkoko, the Chief Conservator of Forests (CFF). The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has warned the public to be alert, as scammers are impersonating Mr. Lemarkoko to demand money from innocent people. These fraudsters create WhatsApp accounts with the CFF’s photo
President William Ruto’s recent remarks continue to attract scrutiny as he stands by his position on the controversial issue of police responses during violent protests. His comments, made during an interview with Al Jazeera, have renewed national debate as he defended the tough stance he adopted earlier in the year. Ruto restated that he has
Authorities are ramping up investigations into a growing drug trafficking network after security officers seized 2.5 kilograms of methamphetamine valued at Sh20 million at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The consignment, which was reportedly en route to Seychelles, has raised major concerns about the re-emergence of Nairobi as a drug transit hub. The narcotics were
Tanzanian authorities are seeking to arrest outspoken U.S.-based activist Mange Kimambi, following her viral social media posts accusing the government of orchestrating brutal violence during the recent elections. President Samia Suluhu claimed victory in the October 29 polls with a staggering 98 percent of the vote—an outcome that international observers and opposition groups have condemned
More than a decade after the gruesome killing of Agnes Wanjiru, a 21-year-old Kenyan woman, there has finally been a major breakthrough in the long search for justice. A British national suspected to have been involved in her murder has been arrested in the United Kingdom, marking a turning point in a case that has
The release of Kenyan activists Nicholas Oyoo and Bob Njagi after 38 days of enforced disappearance has brought relief and renewed hope among human rights defenders across the region. Their freedom came late Thursday night in Busia, ending weeks of uncertainty and tension surrounding their mysterious disappearance in Uganda. Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado’s corruption case has taken a new turn after talks between the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) collapsed. The two agencies were in discussions over a possible plea bargain deal, but their failure to agree has now forced the court to
Larry Madowo’s decision to lead an investigation into the alleged killings that followed Tanzania’s disputed elections has drawn global attention. The CNN international correspondent revealed that he and his team are preparing a special report to uncover what truly happened during the period of unrest. His announcement has been met with mixed reactions from Tanzanians,
President William Ruto’s recent phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has drawn attention to the growing concern over the illegal recruitment of young Kenyans into the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The discussion, which took place on November 6, 2025, touched on several key areas of cooperation between Kenya and Ukraine but placed particular emphasis