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Kampala High Court rejects Kizza Besigye’s bid to refer treason case to constitutional court
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 06, 2025

Justice Baguma ruled that Besigye’s application failed to raise a substantial constitutional issue, saying allegations of bias were speculative.

Kamukunji security meeting targets drug abuse, boda boda crime and juvenile delinquency
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 06, 2025

Kamukinji Deputy County Commissioner Ali Omar vows multi-agency crackdown on drugs, gambling, and bodaboda crime, calling on residents to report suspi...

‘Plant trees, not trouble’: Eastleigh official urges unity in climate and crime fight
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 03, 2025

Assistant County Commissioner Mohamed Adow Hadi calls on residents to plant trees, follow building rules, and help curb rising youth crime across East...

Homeboyz seek to extend lead as Tusker, Gor and Leopards headline Sunday's FKF Premier League fixtures
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 02, 2025

The Green Army have been in imperious form, registering four consecutive wins with clean sheets in all of them.

Kakamega Homeboyz lead tight title race ahead of weekend fixtures
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 01, 2025

As the race for early-season dominance intensifies, league leaders Kakamega Homeboyz remain at the summit with 13 points, one ahead of Gor Mahia and t...

Gor Mahia, Mathare coaches downplay tense sideline exchange, urge focus
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 31, 2025

Charles Akonnor of Gor Mahia and John Kamau of Mathare United, have downplayed the incident, describing it as a misunderstanding in the heat of compet...

Police break up demo at Mudavadi’s office as anger grows over Kampala abductions
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 28, 2025

Police in Nairobi blocked human rights activists from storming Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi’s office as they demanded answers over the alleged...

EACC recovers Sh2.8 billion Karura Forest land from late ex-minister Kamotho’s company
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 28, 2025

In a landmark ruling, the court declared that the prime Gigiri property—part of Karura Forest—was unlawfully acquired by the late Minister Joseph Kamo...

Nairobi pushes for safe return of Kenyans recruited into Russia-Ukraine war
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 27, 2025

A Kenyan citizen, Edward Kamau Gituku, was arrested for allegedly coordinating the scheme, while Russian national Mike Lyapin was detained on suspicio...

Two Cameroon opposition figures arrested as country waits for election results
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 25, 2025

Cameroon’s electoral body is expected to announce the official results on Monday. In the meantime, opposition supporters have staged protests across s...

Over 40 people dead after multi-vehicle crash on Kampala–Gulu highway in Uganda
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 22, 2025

The bodies of the deceased have been transported to the same hospital mortuary for post-mortem examinations and identification.

Kamukunji marks Mashujaa Day with tributes to Raila amid calls for unity
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 20, 2025

The event was presided over by Deputy County Commissioner Frederick Muli and attended by local chiefs, assistant chiefs, ward administrators, and othe...

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale faces UDA disciplinary action for supporting rival in Malava by-election
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2025

The committee said Khalwale’s support for the opposing candidate in Malava has been “open, vocal, conspicuous and substantial” to clearly demonstrate...

Man accused of trafficking Kenyans to Russia sues police officer for Sh10 million over rights abuse
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 14, 2025

Edward Kamau Gituku claims that Sergeant Bramwel Saima violated his constitutional rights during his arrest and detention over allegations that he tra...

2,000 trees planted in schools on Mazingira Day in Kamukunji
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 10, 2025

At Our Lady of Mercy Primary School in Shauri Moyo, where Trade Principal Secretary Regina Akoth Ombam was scheduled to join the exercise, at least 1,...

Kamukunji’s Kinyago Kanuku hosts groundbreaking breast and cervical cancer screening
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 09, 2025

The initiative marks a key milestone in efforts to improve healthcare access and cancer prevention in informal settlements, where barriers have histor...

Ngara traders count heavy losses after overnight demolition of over 2,000 market stalls
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 08, 2025

Business owners woke up to the devastating news that the spaces they had occupied — some for more than a decade — had been reduced to rubble.

Publishers warn Sh11.4 billion debt may delay Grade 10 textbooks ahead of senior school rollout
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 07, 2025

KPA Chairperson Kiarie Kamau said the debt has affected not only publishers but also authors, distributors, and even the Kenya Revenue Authority, unde...

Kenya piles pressure on Uganda to investigate alleged abduction of two activists
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

In a statement dated October 3, 2025, the Commission said it had requested Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to coordinate with local authorities t...

Double-header at Dandora Stadium as SportPesa League heats up
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 03, 2025

The early kick-off at 1:00 pm will see Sofapaka square off against Kakamega Homeboyz, before the evening clash pits AFC Leopards against league joint-...

CBK threatens daily penalties as eight banks defy lending rate cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 02, 2025

Only six institutions: Citibank N.A. Kenya, Absa Bank Kenya, Credit Bank, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya, Stanbic Bank Kenya and Victoria Commercial Ba...

Court freezes ex-KNH CEO Evanson Kamuri's assets worth Sh229 million
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 01, 2025

The frozen wealth includes properties worth Sh130 million located in Kitengela and Ngong, treasury bonds valued at Sh55 million, and Sh44.5 million he...

Another pastor arrested in Kilifi as authorities crack down on rogue preachers
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 30, 2025

According to Kiinge, security agencies have intensified intelligence operations at the grassroots level, including scrutiny of religious leaders’ qual...

Court nullifies Garissa’s Kamuthe Conservancy registration in landmark land rights ruling
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 29, 2025

In its judgment this week, the court ruled that KWS erred in issuing the licence without consulting the local community, stressing that public partici...

Mathare United edge KCB 1-0 in exciting FKF Premier League clash
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 26, 2025

KCB pushed hard in the second half looking for an equaliser. In the 50th minute, Clyde Senaji forced a stunning save from goalkeeper Kevin Ouru, who t...

IMF mission heads to Nairobi for talks on fresh loan negotiations as debt pressures mount
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 24, 2025

In August, Thugge announced that Nairobi wants its next arrangement with the IMF to be a funded programme, which would provide direct financial resour...

CBK's Kamau Thugge scores ‘A’ in global finance rankings for steering Kenya’s economy through turbulence
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 23, 2025

Over the past year, Kenya has maintained inflation within the target range, while the shilling has remained stable against major currencies. Interest...

Community devastated after fire claims child’s life, destroys homes in Kamukunji’s Kinyago Kanuku
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 22, 2025

The fire broke out around 10 am, rapidly tearing through the tightly packed, flammable makeshift homes and filling the air with thick smoke for over t...

Fire guts several houses at Kanuku informal settlement in Kamukunji’s California Ward
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 22, 2025

Videos seen by The Eastleigh Voice showed flames spreading rapidly through the densely populated area as residents attempted to save their belongings.

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