Recent reports have raised concerns about Safaricom’s role in the abduction of individuals in Kenya. Reports suggest that the company may be sharing customer data with security agencies, enabling these abductions. This situation has led to questions about how Safaricom obtains individuals’ phone numbers and tracks them, especially those who have not shared their numbers
At least three persons were killed in Haiti when armed men opened fire on journalists, police, and medical personnel during a news conference to announce the reopening of the country’s largest public hospital. Many more were injured in Tuesday’s attack at the General Hospital in the capital, Port-au-Prince.Pictures shared online appear to show multiple persons
The Commission for University Education (CUE) has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the issuing of degrees by Northwestern Christian University, which it claims is not recognised in Kenya. The institution has recently come under fire for offering honorary degrees to MPs like Oscar Sudi (Kapsaret), Didmus Barasa (Kimilili), and John Waluke (Sirisia). Professional
The Law Society of Kenya has demanded the immediate release of two men who were allegedly seized on Saturday by individuals claiming to be police officials. LSK president Faith Odhiambo said in a statement on Monday that “we have received distress calls on the abduction of two Kenyans by police officers on December 21, 2024”.
On the night of December 17, 2024, a Kenyan police patrol vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device (IED) between Khorof Haraar and Konton in Wajir County. The attack left eight officers injured. These officers were part of a joint team from the Special Operations Group, Border Patrol Unit, and Kotulo. They were on
A recent report has uncovered concerning misuse of non-profit organizations (NPOs) in Kenya, revealing that some of these entities are either knowingly or unknowingly channeling funds to terrorist groups like al-Shabaab. The report, prepared by the Public Benefit Organisations Regulatory Authority (PBORA), the Financial Reporting Centre (FRC), Muslims for Human Rights, and the Kenya National
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the government’s intention to send 600 extra police personnel to Haiti on a peacekeeping mission. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei told the press on Friday that the deployment had not yet been completed owing to ongoing logistical arrangements. The PS also reported that deliberations about the deployment
A recent report by the National Treasury has exposed a glaring contradiction between the Kenyan government’s promises and actions. Despite President William Ruto’s directive to launch a national livestock vaccination programme, the Treasury has not allocated any funds for the initiative in the financial year starting July 2024. This omission raises serious concerns about the
Teachers have vowed to go on strike in January if the government fails to deliver Ksh10 billion for their medical insurance. The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Kiambu branch Secretary General, Samuel Muiruri, expressed disappointment at the government’s failure to renew the cover. He stated that the medical insurance coverage was previously renewed in
Ezekiel Kipkorir, a Kenyan athlete, was banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for using prohibited performance-enhancing chemicals. According to the Athletic Integrity Unit (AIU), the 29-year-old marathoner was banned for three years for possessing and using illegal testosterone. “The AIU has banned Ezekiel Kipkorir (Kenya) for 3 years from December 5, 2024, for presence/use