Murkomen: Marginalisation, lack of development fuel banditry

“I have given a policy direction that the Inspector General of Police should train all the other 7,000 NPRs again together, taken to the same place, refit and retrain,” he said.

By Fred Kagonye 6 days ago

Allocate funds to build security roads, Murkomen tells MPs

“Chair, it is a pity for the last three years or four the Ministry has never received security roads funding,” he said.

By Fred Kagonye 6 days ago

Africa CDC team to visit Kenya after first Ebola case, death

“I thank the Kenyan authorities for the rapid measures already put in place and reiterate Africa CDC’s full support,” said Dr Kaseya.

By Fred Kagonye 7 days ago

Assure Kenyans on their safety, Dr Kalebi says

“We as healthcare workers, we in the public, we need some element of assurance from the government that we have mechanisms to stop another case,” said Kalebi.

By Fred Kagonye 6 days ago

We are not serious about Ebola contact tracing, Doctors says

“This patient left the airport directly to the hospital and for these two or three days he was receiving visitors and they were all going back somewhere,” said Miskellah.

By Fred Kagonye 6 days ago

'You will not blackmail me,' Ruto tells absentee landowners

President William Ruto has warned absentee landowners at the Coast against using their property claims to threaten the government over efforts to settle squatters.

By Fred Kagonye 11 days ago

Don't use Raila's remembrance to raise money, family warns

Raila Odinga’s anniversary: Official candle lighting in his memory to take place at Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo on October 14, led by Mama Ida, National Steering Committee says.

By Fred Kagonye 12 days ago

University students debate countering violent extremism

“Violent extremist groups are not recruiting the average youth, the want brilliant minds such as the ones we have in our universities,” he said.

By Fred Kagonye 12 days ago

EPRA, KETRACO and GDC get new bosses

New energy chiefs: Energy CS Wandayi appoints Edward Kinyua as EPRA DG, Tom Odhiambo and Stephen Kipsang as KETRACO and GDC CEOs, respectively.

By Fred Kagonye 13 days ago

Manda airstrip gets facelift ahead of Sh2 trillion oil refinery groundbreaking

The ceremony which will be graced by President William Ruto and Aliko Dangote will take place on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

By Fred Kagonye 14 days ago

Tributes pour in for VIP protection unit commandant Lazurus Opicho

Until his death, Opicho was the commandant VIP protection unit and Security of Government Buildings under the Administration Police.

By Fred Kagonye 13 days ago

I had never heard of Lamu before, Dangote says

He revealed that the location of the project was a discussion between Kenya’s Mombasa and Tanga in Tanzania before Lamu came into the picture.

By Fred Kagonye 13 days ago

Inside Ruto's bag of goodies in his coast tour

Ruto promised to have the road from Wundanyi town to the college tarmacked and ensure reliable access to water and electricity for the institution and the local community.

By Fred Kagonye 17 days ago

Not me: Senator Murango denies involvement in branded underwear

“Our client did not print, procure, buy, supply or distribute the underwear shown in the video,” the lawyers said.

By Fred Kagonye 18 days ago

Kanja orders crackdown on illicit brews, drugs

“Any commander whose area shall be found with persistent or rampant cases of illicit alcohol and drug abuse will be held personally responsible.”

By Fred Kagonye 18 days ago

DCI arrest police officer suspected of killing lawyer Kyalo Mbobu

DCI arrests Police Constable Julius Cheruiyot over alleged involvement in killing of lawyer Mbobu in Nairobi on September 9, 2025; recover suspected murder weapon.

By Fred Kagonye 19 days ago

Red Sea sovereign stake: Sudan in delimitation talks with Saudi Arabia amid Egyptian concerns

The two countries' foreign ministers signed the council's founding agreement in Riyadh on August 17, according to the Sudan News Agency reporting.

By Fred Kagonye 19 days ago

IPOA probing Dennis Osiemo's death at Narumoru Police Station

“IPOA conveys condolences to the family of the deceased and assures them that the matter is receiving the attention it so deserves.”

By Fred Kagonye 20 days ago

Sudan's Al-Burhan US visa denial robs him opportunity to attend, address UNGA

According to Reuters, the 90-day truce was proposed by Massad Boulos, the US senior adviser for Arab and African affairs.

By Fred Kagonye 20 days ago

Lessons Kenya can learn from Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland memorandum

Their demand is not greater autonomy within the union but a formal exit from it, pursued through referendums that Westminster has so far refused to authorise.

By Fred Kagonye 24 days ago

Government to expand police mental-health, psychosocial support

“Courage does not make an officer immune to trauma, and seeking help must never be mistaken for weakness,” Ruto said on Friday.

By Fred Kagonye 25 days ago

Katiba Institute hails court ruling finding IG Kanja in contempt

Court finds Police IG Douglas Kanja guilty of contempt after roads were barricaded during second anniversary of June 25 protests without notice; to appear for sentencing on Sept 28.

By Fred Kagonye 26 days ago

Ahmedfiqi's plan for Somalia as Presidential race takes shape

A free and fair process would strengthen public confidence, reinforce state institutions and provide a stronger foundation for economic development and regional cooperation.

By Fred Kagonye 29 days ago

What Kenyans will pay for fuel in cities

Fuel prices remain unchanged in latest EPRA monthly review; petrol, diesel and kerosene to retail at Sh214.08, Sh217.86 and Sh191.38 respectively in Nairobi.

By Fred Kagonye 29 days ago

Detention of Somali soldiers in Ethiopia raises questions of role in Sudan war

The recent detention of hundreds of Somali soldiers in Ethiopia's Jigjiga has raised questions about their possible role in the Sudan war.

By Fred Kagonye 29 days ago

How Claude AI was misused to amplify praise for CS Wandayi

In its report, Anthropic said it had found a pro-government operator based in Kenya using Claude AI to generate and post fake grassroots social media content.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

KNCHR wants Parliament to speed up suicide law repeal

“The September 10 commemoration marks the third and final year of the 2024-2026 global campaign, accompanied by the call to action, "Start the Conversation”.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

LSK opposes proposal to surrender clients unclaimed assets to state

“Lawyers have their own ways of managing client's assets and as such we do not need the assistance of the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority,” said Kanjama.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Water supply in five constituencies to be interrupted for 26 hours

More than 20 Nairobi estates including Westlands, Lavington, CBD and Eastlands, to face water shortage from 6am tomorrow to 8am Saturday due to repairs on the Sasumua-Kabete pipeline.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

LSK faults Ruto on foreigners derective

“However, it must do so within the Constitution and the commitments Kenya has freely undertaken as a member of the East African Community (EAC).”

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Jimmy Wanjigi faults Ruto's directive on foreigners

Ruto has created this mess in the first place. He is on public record directing issuance of official documentation without adequate vetting and verification.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Sudan war: Army accused of Chlorine use

The United States previously imposed sanctions on Sudan in May 2025 over allegations that the military deployed chemical weapons during the conflict in 2024.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Collaboration key in fight against terror, protecting critical infrastructure

A cyberattack can interfere with the systems that operate electricity grids, water systems, transport networks, financial services and other essential infrastructure.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Address mental health challenges in public service, Ruto told

It is not necessary to hear that a police officer has committed suicide or killed his family members or their colleagues because they were struggling with mental health and we ignored.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Jubaland wants Somalia arms embargo reviewed

One of the missiles allegedly struck the residence of Doolow District Chairman. Jubaland said Adan and four civilians were injured.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

The uncomfortable question facing EAC integration

"This conversation goes beyond also justice," she noted, adding that developments in one-member state often ripple into others.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Lawyers condemn abduction of Standard Group editor Alex Kiprotich

While we are relieved that he has since been released, his abduction remains a grave assault on press freedom, human dignity, the rule of law and every Kenyan’s right to live free from fear.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

MCK wants abduction of Standard Group editor Alex Kiprotich investigated

“We hope the police will feel compelled to act on this flagrant disregard of human rights and press freedom.”

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Calls grow for criminalisation of enforced disappearances, victims protection

Criminalizing enforced disappearance would provide investigators, prosecutors, and courts with a clear legal framework to address this crime and hold suspects accountable.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Somalia resettles over 1,000 Mogadishu families

The planned settlement will provide essential public services and facilities, including clean water, electricity, a mosque, a health centre, a market and public schools.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago