Traders count losses as business resumes after South C building collapse

Traders operating near the collapsed building said they suffered losses through theft, vandalism and forced closure of premises as access roads were blocked to allow rescue teams to work.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 11 days ago

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Where is Stella Taraja? A teacher allegedly taken from her house in Saudi Arabia

Stella was last heard from on December 25, 2025, when she called her mother, who is in Kenya, to wish her a Merry Christmas.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 12 days ago

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Second body recovered from collapsed building as rescue ends

The body was retrieved at 3.30pm on Wednesday, after rescuers cleared tonnes of rubble from the site along Muhoho Avenue, where the building collapsed in the early hours of January 2.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 15 days ago

Rescuers recover one body from collapsed building

The body of a male adult was recovered on Sunday from the collapsed building in South C, Nairobi, as the search for a second victim entered the third day.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 18 days ago

One body retrieved from collapsed South C building

Authorities retrieve one body from the collapsed South C building as search for a second continues; recovery operation is on its third day.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 18 days ago

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Police block Gen Z protest victims, families from marching to State House

Anti-riot police blocked the road and lobbed teargas canisters, forcing the demonstrators to disperse.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 1 month ago

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Concerns as Turkish refugee detained in Kenya over 2018 social media post

According to Houghton, the arrest followed a failed attempt by security officers to access Mr Gungor's former residence a day earlier.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 1 month ago

Report reveals systemic failures in police service

Rigid bureaucracy, weak management and chronic resource shortages are stifling reform efforts within the police.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 1 month ago

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Report: 97 people were killed extra-judicially in 2025

Majority of the victims were shot from the back, seemingly, while running away.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 1 month ago

Government rebrands Public Benefits Authority

The government has rebranded the Public Benefit Authority as part of an ambitious plan to overhaul oversight in the non-profit sector, signalling a new phase of transparency and professionalism.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba and Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

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Rising abuse of women, children emerges as biggest security threat

Government plans reforms including Anti-Narcotics Unit expansion, rehabilitation centers.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 1 month ago

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Cells of death: Why you ought to be very worried when arrested

At least 17 Kenyans have died under police custody pointing to a worrying state of cells

By Emmanuel Kipchumba and Francis Ontomwa 2 months ago

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'They are dying': Families of Kenyans trapped in Russia's war plead for help

Tens of Kenyans on the Russian warfront unsure of what the minutes hold.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

Sudan urges global action as war crimes escalate in El Fashir

Akasha denounced the atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, which has besieged the city, and terrorized civilians.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

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EACC raids Nyamira governor's homes over Sh382m graft probe

Anti-Corruption agents on Wednesday raided the homes and offices of Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo and four senior county officialsin connection with a Sh382 million tender probe.

By Nancy Gitonga and Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

Parliament eyes changes to clarify roles in police service

Gabriel Tongoyo, has indicated plans to propose amendments to the Constitution to resolve what he described as overlaps between the National Police Service and the National Police Service Commission.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

Woman detained for four days as DCI probe drug links

Detectives have been granted four working days to detain Safia Burhan Marjan, a woman arrested on Saturday in connection with alleged drug trafficking activities in Nairobi.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

Fears grow over health of two abducted Kenyans

Civil society organisations have raised concern over the deteriorating health of two Kenyans, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, who were abducted in Uganda on October 1, 2025.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

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Kampala court throws out case on missing Kenyan activists

The High Court of Uganda held that there was no convincing evidence that the activists, who were abducted on October 1, were in the custody of any State agency.

By Nancy Gitonga and Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

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Dead silence: Anxious wait as families of two abducted activists fear the worst

The government is silent on the whereabouts of two Kenyan activists been held in Uganda. Ugandan forces have told the courts they have no idea where Oyoo and Njagi are.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba and James Wanzala 3 months ago

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Did they have to die? Kin of five killed during Raila mourning cry for justice

Two victims had penetrating gunshot wounds to the head, causing severe brain damage. What was meant to be a moment of unity and reflection turned into scenes of chaos and death.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago

Raila conferred posthumously with highest national honour

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was on Monday posthumously awarded the highest national honour in the country during Mashujaa Day celebrations.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago

Ruto leads leaders at Parliament to pay last respects to Raila

President Ruto arrives at Parliament Buildings to pay respects to Raila Odinga, who lies in state, CSs, CJ Koome, senators, and other leaders to view body before procession heads to Nyayo Stadium.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago

Raila Odinga to be buried on Sunday at his Opoda farm

Former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, will be laid to rest on Sunday, at his home in Opoda, Siaya County, the government has announced.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago

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'Release them': Kin of activists missing in Uganda plead for Ruto's intervention

For 12 days, the families of Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo have lived in agony, with no word on their fate since their abduction in Uganda.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago

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Families in pain as hospitals hold bodies over huge medical bills

Families face double tragedy as hospitals detain bodies over unpaid bills. Lawmakers now seek to criminalise body detention and protect bereaved families.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago

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Week of agony as families wait for word on abducted activists

An affidavit filed by Koffi Atinda, a colleague of the missing activists, Njagi and Oyoo were arrested shortly after attending a campaign rally for Bobi Wine.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago

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From abduction to police cells and global stage, why Rose Njeri's lifestyle has changed

The 35-year-old software engineer has been named among the TIME100 Next 2025, a global recognition of rising leaders and innovators shaping the future.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago

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Kenyan activists seized 'mafia-style' in Uganda, whereabouts unknown

The duo had travelled to neighbouring country to join Bobi Wine's campaign.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba and Juliet Omello 3 months ago

Recruitment of 10,000 police officers to commence tomorrow

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said that the process would be free, transparent, and anchored on integrity.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago

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Haiti's deadly gamble: Little to show as Kenyan-led mission is replaced by UN

For 15 months, Kenyan police officers have been in Haiti, attempting to bring order to a country gripped by gang violence, political collapse, and humanitarian disaster.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago

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Standard journalist Collins Kweyu receives threats linked to Migori judge case

According to Kweyu, the anonymous individual first introduced himself as a DCI officer before later claiming to be a journalist.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago

PS Imbunya's proposal for civil servant's compensation sparks debate

According to critics, the move risks undermining regulatory oversight, weakening safeguards against misuse of public funds, and setting a dangerous precedent of bypassing established structures.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago

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Fresh row between IG Kanja, NPSC stalls enlistment of 10,000 officers

The government's plan to recruit 10,000 police officers in October has been thrown into confusion following an escalating standoff between the National Police Service (NPS) and the NPSC.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago

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Video deepens mystery of Zeituni's last moments

Amateur video shows Zeituni Kavaya hanging onto the grills on a third-floor balcony.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago

Four Sudanese nationals arrested after house help dies mysteriously

Police in Nairobi are holding four Sudanese nationals in connection with the death of Zeitun Kavayo, a 55-year-old domestic worker who died in Kilimani last week.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago

Man's death in police cell cloaked in mystery

Simon Warui went missing in Nairobi on September 14, only for his body to be found in Mombasa Central Police Station.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 4 months ago

Is Kenya safer 12 Years after Westgate?

The immediate result was the Security Laws Amendment Act of 2014, which laid the foundation for Kenya's now widely cited multi-agency approach.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 4 months ago

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Kenya, Thai embassy in Sh2.4m tender dispute

An embassy and a 24-year-old Kenyan entrepreneur are entangled in a dispute over a $18,822.24 (Sh2,431,833.41) tender.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 4 months ago

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Blind city? Shame of Nairobi without working CCTV cameras

The killing of lawyer Mbobu has exposed the capital's collapsed surveillance project and widening insecurity gaps.

By Hudson Gumbihi and Emmanuel Kipchumba 4 months ago