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African leaders commit to ending cholera epidemic by 2030
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 06, 2025

Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, and South Sudan are among the hardest-hit countries.

UDA summons two nominated MCAs over links to Gachagua's party
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

According to the summons, UDA says both leaders wore branded merchandise of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) during a political event on May 15,...

Mutua orders arrest of Kazi Majuu fraudsters preying on desperate job seekers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 31, 2025

The CS reaffirmed that the overseas jobs initiative is a free and transparent government programme aimed at linking qualified Kenyan youth to decent w...

Court upholds dismissal of Gachagua’s staff after impeachment
Amina Wako  |  May 30, 2025

The judge ruled that the government did not violate the constitutional rights of the affected employees.

DCI arrests Murang'a MCA Grace Nduta over alleged staged abduction of Juja MP Koimburi
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 29, 2025

The DCI said the arrest followed social media reports about the alleged abduction of Wairimu herself, claims which the investigative agency has dismis...

Businessman moves to court to stop three-judge bench from hearing Gachagua’s impeachment case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 29, 2025

Aura wants all related matters paused until his application is heard, insisting only a reconstituted bench can deliver justice in such a high-stakes c...

High court bars DCI, DPP from arresting Malala over Kakamega chaos, grants anticipatory bail
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 28, 2025

Malala says he received information on plans to arrest him for hosting his DCP leader, Rigathi Gachagua, at his homecoming party in Kakamenga earlier...

Court bars DCI, DPP from prosecuting NEMA staff over Embakasi gas blast
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 28, 2025

Justice John Chigiti said the court must ensure that a criminal trial that is predicated on an illegality does not proceed once the illegality is iden...

Malala given 72 hours to appear before police over Kakamega chaos
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 27, 2025

The incident was triggered when police disrupted Malala's planned homecoming event.

Abducted Juja MP George Koimburi found injured as Gachagua cites rising political repression under Ruto
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 26, 2025

Gachagua condemned the alleged attack on Koimburi, terming it part of a pattern of political persecution targeting his party's leadership.

DCP to field over 150 candidates in 2027 as Gachagua vows to challenge Ruto’s leadership
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 26, 2025

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced that the party is targeting at least 130 National Assembly seats and 22 Senate seats.

Music meets politics: Content creators slam Gachagua’s call to boycott musicians who met Kindiki
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 26, 2025

The Digital Content Creators Association of Kenya accused the former Deputy President of attempting to silence artistic voices and weaponise culture f...

DCI boss urges united effort to empower youth against radicalisation and terrorism
Issa Hussein  |  May 25, 2025

The DCI boss also expressed concern on emerging issues such as gender-based violence, drugs and community land disputes in Wajir County, which he said...

Cholera death toll in Africa surpasses 2,400 as South Sudan, DRC, Angola and Sudan hardest hit
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 25, 2025

The Africa CDC announced that as of mid-May 2025, a total of 115,513 cholera cases and 2,424 deaths have been reported across the continent.

CJ Koome retains three-judge bench to hear Gachagua petitions
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 23, 2025

On May 9, the Court of Appeal overturned Deputy CJ Philomena Mwilu's decision to appoint a three-judge bench to hear consolidated petitions filed by t...

TikTok users can now save songs directly to SoundCloud
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 23, 2025

The integration, announced this week, is part of a growing effort by both platforms to bridge short-form content with streaming ecosystems, giving eme...

Four arrested, firearms and ammunition recovered as DCI officers thwart planned Eastleigh robbery
Mary Wambui  |  May 23, 2025

Nairobi Regional Police Commander George Seda announced the arrest of the four suspects — including three Ugandan nationals — at Pangani Police Statio...

Gachagua to officially launch DCP party on June 3 at Kasarani stadium, 5,000 people expected at the event
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 23, 2025

This comes just weeks after Gachagua, during a widely publicised event on May 15, publicly unveiled the name of the party and introduced a line-up of...

High court intervenes to protect Garissa resident detained by DCI, immigration officials
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 22, 2025

Through lawyer Kibiku Njenga, Mohamed had told the High Court that although his arrest was unlawful, without an explanation of any offences he could h...

14 arrested over violent disruption of EACC raid at Governor Natembeya’s home
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 22, 2025

DCI said the suspects face charges related to malicious damage, theft and obstruction of justice following a raid on the governor’s residence during w...

DCP defends Orwoba after UDA expulsion, slams Speaker Kingi for defying court order
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 22, 2025

The party highlighted Orwoba’s bravery in questioning Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua regarding the lost funds of Kenyans promised jobs abroad.

KMPDC shuts down 511 health facilities in Nairobi, Wajir and Mandera over non-compliance
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 20, 2025

Of these, 376 were in Nairobi, 77 in Wajir, and 58 in Mandera. The facilities were closed for failing to meet the required healthcare delivery standar...

Health facilities to register online as KMPDC unveils new digital system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 20, 2025

The system allows applicants to submit all required details electronically, including the facility name, location, classification, services offered, s...

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya faces court after highway arrest over alleged incitement
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 19, 2025

According to Salasya's lawyer, Echesa, the DCI said they are investigating him for publishing false information bordering on ethnic vilification and i...

COMESA eyes a united response to US trade tariffs impacting member states
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 18, 2025

COMESA's announcement comes ahead of planned meetings later this month by SADC and the East African Community, where trade ministers will discuss how...

KMPDC shuts Scion Hospital's maternity wing, opens probe into alleged negligence
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2025

It said it has launched a formal inquiry into the matter, with immediate steps taken to protect patient safety.

Gachagua reveals why Ruto’s photos still hang in his home: ‘A constant reminder of betrayal’
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2025

According to Gachagua, the decision to keep President Ruto's photos was deliberate, meant to constantly remind him not to trust people blindly.

From power to peace: Gachagua finds joy in rural life after impeachment as DP
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2025

If his impeachment was intended to end his political journey, Gachagua sees it instead as the start of a new, more purposeful chapter—one that begins...

IPOA disputes Ruto’s claim on abductions, says investigations still ongoing
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

IPOA told MPs on Wednesday that investigations into these cases are ongoing and that the perpetrators have not yet been identified.

Gachagua hails appeals court ruling, eyes 2027 opposition unity against Ruto
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 11, 2025

Gachagua urged his supporters to pray for unity among opposition leaders, warning that their political rivals are hoping for division.

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