Kenyans are set to observe a national public holiday on Friday, October 17, 2025, in honour of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga, who passed away while receiving medical treatment in India. The government made the announcement through a special gazette notice No. 15007 published on Thursday by Interior and National Administration Cabinet
Gospel artist and former presidential candidate Reuben Kigame has taken a bold step by filing a private prosecution case against top government security officials. He wants them held responsible for the killings and disappearances of young protesters during the Gen Z demonstrations that took place in 2024 and 2025. The case has been filed in
Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has strongly opposed comments made by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, insisting that only the courts have the legal authority to decide who is a terrorist. Her statement was made during an interview on Citizen TV’s The Explainer Show, where she explained that LSK’s recent criticism of
Crowds in Kiserian were ferried to a political rally using boda bodas and buses, took money reportedly handed out by Kithure Kindiki, and then left while chanting “WANTAM.” The phrase, which stands for “One Term,” is now widely used to oppose President William Ruto’s bid for a second term in 2027. According to the post
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen’s remarks on the June 25 and July 7 protests reveal more about the government’s priorities than they do about justice for the victims. Confirming that 42 people were killed and over 1,500 arrested, Murkomen chose to focus on defending state actions rather than confronting the disturbing reality that under his
Police Constable Hiram Kimathi has found himself in trouble after boldly refusing to obey a transfer order that he believes was meant to punish him. His trouble began when he stood against what he described as unlawful instructions from his seniors to use deadly force on protesters. According to Kimathi, this defiance is what led
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is facing growing pressure to resign or be impeached after making a controversial shoot-to-kill order. Opposition leaders, led by Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa, are demanding his immediate exit from office, saying his remarks are dangerous and unacceptable. The two leaders were speaking in Githurai, where they had gone to
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
The country is witnessing a worrying rise in cases of missing persons, with more Kenyans vanishing without trace each day. Just days after Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen issued a reckless shoot-to-kill warning, the worst has happened. A well-known human rights activist has been found dead his body burnt and dumped at a GK prison