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Kirima land heist: A land grab, trail of death and pain
Garishon Kirima family spokesperson, daughter Gathoni Kirima said the land was bought in 1966 and, according to her, very few people could own such a huge property by that time.
By Hudson Gumbihi 4 months ago
Kirima land heist: A land grab, trail of death and pain
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Land barons who paid the ultimate price in syndicate
Some of the known leaders of these self-help groups have paid the ultimate price of death and investigations into their cold-blood murders remain unresolved up to date.
By Hudson Gumbihi 4 months ago
Land barons who paid the ultimate price in syndicate
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Police officers unhappy with pay hike, say it's too little for them
Disquiet has met the pay rise within National Police Service with junior officers complaining what they were given is inconsequential.
By Hudson Gumbihi 6 months ago
Police officers unhappy with pay hike, say it's too little for them
Leadership disputes hamper renovation of Woodley estate
Ngatia says he has no links with the said individual and accuse both Gachago and Sosah of tarnishing his name while seeking to remove him from office through the back door.
By Hudson Gumbihi 6 months ago
Leadership disputes hamper renovation of Woodley estate
Talks to admit Somalia into EAC at advanced stage
If the negations go through, it will set ground for Somalia to become the latest member state of the EAC, almost eleven years after Mogadishu first applied for membership.
By Hudson Gumbihi 6 months ago
Talks to admit Somalia into EAC at advanced stage
Whereabouts of tycoon Rai still unknown a day after kidnapping
Ruto in thinly-veiled attack cautions businessman against meddling in the sugar sector. CCTV from an adjacent building shows a man pulled out of a vehicle and forced into another.
By Hudson Gumbihi and Denish Ochieng 6 months ago
Whereabouts of tycoon Rai still unknown a day after kidnapping
City police scale up war on criminals using motorbikes to terrorise residents
The crackdown was intensified following last week's killing of David Mayaka, a Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer based in Makadara sub-county.
By Hudson Gumbihi 7 months ago
City police scale up war on criminals using motorbikes to terrorise residents
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Koskei: Criminals using my name to get money from State offices
Chief of staff and head of public service Felix Koskei has said some officials are using his name to solicit favours and extort money.
By Hudson Gumbihi and Augustine Oduor 7 months ago
Koskei: Criminals using my name to get money from State offices
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Human rights groups say militia infiltrated Azimio demonstrations
Amnesty International, Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Human Rights Watch on Thursday faulted police for causing death, injuries and making arbitrary arrests.
By Hudson Gumbihi 7 months ago
Human rights groups say militia infiltrated Azimio demonstrations
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Bishop Deya's Miracle Babies saga: Where it began
Miracle Babies: Bishop Gilbert Deya has been acquitted of five counts of child trafficking; Magistrate Robinson Ondieki rules the children were not in Deya's custody.
By Hudson Gumbihi 8 months ago
Bishop Deya's Miracle Babies saga: Where it began
Somali national arrested for forging Kenyan citizenship
A Somali national has been arrested for allegedly forging Kenyan citizenship as police heightened surveillance amid threats posed by the Al Shabaab militia.
By Hudson Gumbihi 8 months ago
Somali national arrested for forging Kenyan citizenship
Most drivers are not experienced in basic road signage, NTSA test drive reveals
Already in its third week, the drive is targeting some 32,964 PSV drivers whose permits have expired. Exercise being conducted in Nairobi, Thika, Machakos, Nakuru, Kericho, Mombasa
By Hudson Gumbihi 8 months ago
Most drivers are not experienced in basic road signage, NTSA test drive reveals
EACC probing water malpractices in counties after firms accused of graft
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has said investigations targeting water and sanitation companies are underway following cases of rampant sleaze.
By Hudson Gumbihi 8 months ago
EACC probing water malpractices in counties after firms accused of graft
Duale says government will wipe out al-Shabaab
CS says KDF and all other security agencies will be provided with modern equipment, including sophisticated armoured personal carriers, to effectively county terrorists.
By Hudson Gumbihi 8 months ago
Duale says government will wipe out al-Shabaab
Four million farmers registered in drive to attain food security
The registration aimed at establishing a national database of all farmers was launched in January.
By Hudson Gumbihi 9 months ago
Four million farmers registered in drive to attain food security
Businesses brought to a standstill in Mathare as youth engage police in battles
Two children were injured and rushed to the nearby clinic inside the military base, whose officers monitored the unfolding battles from a distance.
By Hudson Gumbihi 11 months ago
Businesses brought to a standstill in Mathare as youth engage police in battles
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Nairobi a hotbed of protests, but will Raila's mass action succeed?
Demonstrating in Nairobi's CBD helps to draw the attention of State House. But no specific meeting points to first assemble, police might have an easy time disrupting the protests.
By Hudson Gumbihi and Kipkemoi Ngeno 11 months ago
Nairobi a hotbed of protests, but will Raila's mass action succeed?
Police storm ex-CS Matiang'i's Karen home
Matiangi's whereabouts remained unknown but his lawyer said his client is 'safe'. Officers spent almost one hour in the house, turning things upside, dismantling the CCTV system.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Police storm ex-CS Matiang'i's Karen home
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Decongesting the city proving a political hot potato for Johnson Sakaja
Green Park terminus is the latest bid in a series of failed efforts to stop overflow of traffic into the CBD. Governors Evan Kidero and Mike Sonko also tried to decongest the CBD but failed.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Decongesting the city proving a political hot potato for Johnson Sakaja
Inadequate funding linked to backlog of criminal and civil cases
NCAJ is a high-level policy formulation, implementation, and oversight coordination mechanism comprised of both State and non-State actors.
By Hudson Gumbihi and Mike Kihaki 1 year ago
Inadequate funding linked to backlog of criminal and civil cases
Fresh concerns over new system of police vetting 'behind camera'
The Discipline and Human Resources Audit Committee headed by Lilian Kiamba has been looking into disciplinary issues brought to the commission.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Fresh concerns over new system of police vetting 'behind camera'
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Graft claims jolt police vetting as indiscipline among officers soars
Some officers have been linked to executions and forced disappearances, with the latest case being that of two missing Indian national and their Kenyan driver
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Graft claims jolt police vetting as indiscipline among officers soars
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Party is over as county set to close 40 clubs in city for noise pollution
Nairobi county government gave clubs operating in residential areas one week to install soundproofing and/or reduce sound levels to end sound pollution in residential areas.
By Benjamin Imende and Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Party is over as county set to close 40 clubs in city for noise pollution
Man goes missing after girlfriend's murder
Her parents, Sam and Grace Muturi, are still searching for answers on what transpired at the weekend before the body of their last-born child was found in the man's house.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Man goes missing after girlfriend's murder
US offers Sh3.6bn for intel on Shabab three leaders
Up to $10 million each (Sh1.2 billion) has been offered for information leading to the identification or location of Ahmed Diriye, Mahad Karate and Jehad Mostafa.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
US offers Sh3.6bn for intel on Shabab three leaders
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Kenyan troops head to troubled DRC as rebels intensify attacks
A rebel group in the eastern DRC has been waging war against the government, resulting in deaths and displacement of a large number of people.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Kenyan troops head to troubled DRC as rebels intensify attacks
Kenya on course in fight against biological weapons, says agency
Lack of awareness among challenges in implementing biological weapons convention. Regulator says it is vigilant against possible use of inactive genes by terrorists.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Kenya on course in fight against biological weapons, says agency
Food safety debate dominates event on biological weapons
Kenya aware that viruses and various toxins can be used by terrorists. Misuse of biological weapons can lead to food shortages.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Food safety debate dominates event on biological weapons
Kenya safe from disease causing organisms, scientists say
Viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa are some of the known pathogens, and throughout history, the organisms have accompanied populations and caused various epidemics.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Kenya safe from disease causing organisms, scientists say
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Filling George Kinoti's shoes; who are the 10 shortlisted to be next DCI boss?
10 shortlisted from a list of 253 applicants eyeing to replace George Kinoti. Besides police officers, seasoned lawyers and civil society members are among those who applied for the position.
By Kamore Maina and Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Filling George Kinoti's shoes; who are the 10 shortlisted to be next DCI boss?
Freedom comes early for inmates who qualified for State pardon
According to prison authorities, those who benefitted from the clemency had either served for more than six months or had six months to complete their jail terms.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Freedom comes early for inmates who qualified for State pardon
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I almost lost my manhood, ex-convict narrates as he leaves jail
Charles Shitanda was mistakenly roughed up by a mob, arrested and charged with murder with violence before he was slapped with seven-year imprisonment at Kibos Prison in Kisumu County.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
I almost lost my manhood, ex-convict narrates as he leaves jail
IPOA lauds police officers for professional conduct before and after elections
Other than acting professionally, Ipoa noted that officers were provided with transport, and that they were well briefed by their commanders prior to deployment.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
IPOA lauds police officers for professional conduct before and after elections
Lack of trust in electoral agency is too costly for us all
The just-concluded general election has reiterated the deeply rooted mistrust not only among ourselves as Kenyans but also in our institutions.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Lack of trust in electoral agency is too costly for us all
William Ruto arrives at Bomas of Kenya
George Wajackoyah of Roots Party and David Mwaure of Agano Party were already at the National Tallying Centre. As of 4:30pm, Azimio's Raila Odinga was yet to arrive at the Bomas of Kenya.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
William Ruto arrives at Bomas of Kenya
Harold spreads peace with peas as Gitegi votes
While Harold came to the main tallying centre, Sue decided to keep patrons at her pub busy. She gave free alcohol to the first few revellers
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Harold spreads peace with peas as Gitegi votes
Police hunt for suspects accused of caning locals for not voting
A number of residents complained of being harassed by the gang and claimed that they were forced to show their fingers to confirm if they had voted.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Police hunt for suspects accused of caning locals for not voting
Corruption, motorists' violation of traffic rules to blame for increase in road accidents
According to NTSA, careless driving has been cited as the major contributor to the rise in accidents. Most drivers violate traffic rules or drive unroadworthy vehicles.
By Hudson Gumbihi and Kamore Maina 1 year ago
Corruption, motorists' violation of traffic rules to blame for increase in road accidents
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When your student is the Chief of Defense Forces
Kibochi specialised in regional stabilisation efforts through collective security institutions. He hopes his efforts will motivate young KDF leaders towards knowledge seeking.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
When your student is the Chief of Defense Forces
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Extrajudicial killings big blot on president's legacy as reign ends
Most of the victims either had a brush with the law or pending court cases. More than 1,000 people have been killed since 2013 when Uhuru assumed power.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Extrajudicial killings big blot on president's legacy as reign ends