Obunga Stories

Victims in Baby Pendo case ask court to direct police to apprehend accused fugitive officer
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 23, 2025

Lawyer Otieno stressed that officer Baa’s continued evasion of arrest—despite valid court orders—has undermined the victims' trust in the justice syst...

Women's group secures Sh1.9 million deal to clean, green Kwale County’s Lungalunga border town
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 06, 2025

For a period of six months, Kudzecha Women Limited Company will handle key public hygiene duties in the border town, including cleaning market areas,...

Michael Olunga joins Al Arabi SC on two-year deal
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 05, 2025

Kenyan striker and Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga has signed a two-year deal with Qatari side Al Arabi SC, ending his successful three-year sti...

Ex-CJ David Maraga rubbishes 'Ruto project' tag, denies eying AG role
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 04, 2025

In a statement following the brutal murder of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang, Maraga declared that the ruling Kenya Kwanza regime was no longer fit...

DPP seeks transfer of Baby Samantha Pendo murder case to Kisumu over scene access, witness cost
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 02, 2025

Four police officers — John Chengo Masha, Linah Kosgey, Cyprine Robi Wankio, and James Rono — are charged with the 2017 murder of Samantha Pendo in Ki...

Former Nairobi water company employee to face trial for forging Zetech diploma to secure job
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 01, 2025

Brenda Nelly Sulungai was placed on her defence after the court found that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence to support all three char...

Muturi pledges truth and healing as he takes oath as people's justice commission chair
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2025

Muturi took the oath of office on Tuesday at Ufungamano House in Nairobi, joining Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo, PLP Secretary-General Asha Bashir, and a...

Farm fungicides linked to deadly drug-resistant fungal infections - study
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 21, 2025

The researchers draw parallels to the overuse of antibiotics in livestock, which led to resistant bacteria, suggesting that a similar public health cr...

Why I am best suited to lead Kenya - former CJ David Maraga
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 19, 2025

Former CJ David Maraga said the country is broken because leaders have abandoned constitutional order and failed to give professionals the space to wo...

CS Hassan Joho blames conflicting advisories for delay in appointing fisheries boss
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2025

MPs questioned why the process appeared to have stalled, who was truly in charge, and whether due process was being followed. CS Joho insisted the fin...

Abandoned dreams: Kwale’s Kichukwa locals demand justice over Sh38 million ghost stadium
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 17, 2025

The community is now calling on the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to investigate the use of Sh38 million allocated to the project in 20...

Mutunga, Karua sue Tanzania at EAC court over detention, deportation ahead of Tundu Lissu trial
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 10, 2025

They are seeking a public apology from the Tanzanian government, along with general and special damages for mental distress, reputational harm, and in...

Treasury CS Mbadi dismisses claims of new taxes on bread, milk, and unga in Finance Bill 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2025

CS Mbadi said the Finance Bill does not propose any VAT on essential goods, and insisted the rumours are being pushed by people with personal interest...

Olunga leaves Al Duhail after historic goal-scoring run
Erick Kariuki  |  May 30, 2025

Kenya's national team captain Michael Olunga has officially left Al Duhail SC after three seasons, bringing to an end a prolific stint in which he bec...

Government releases 200,000 bags of subsidised maize to millers to stabilise flour prices
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 26, 2025

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Senator Mutahi Kagwe said the consignment will be sold at a subsidised rate of Sh4,250 per 90-kilogramme bag and distrib...

Tanzania deports Kenyan activists as President Samia warns against foreign interference
Mwangi Maina  |  May 19, 2025

"They've already caused enough chaos in their own countries. Don't give room to ill-mannered individuals from elsewhere to bring disorder here," she s...

Kenya demands ex-CJ Mutunga’s immediate release as Tanzania detains delegation ahead of Lissu trial
Mwangi Maina  |  May 19, 2025

Nairobi's latest appeal signals a growing unease within the region over Dar es Salaam's handling of political dissent and its response to regional scr...

Activist Boniface Mwangi claims life in danger after armed men confront him at a hotel in Tanzania
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 19, 2025

The incident came just hours after the arrest and deportation of People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua, who had landed in Tanzania on Sunday...

Ex‑CJ Mutunga, Hussein Khalid and Hanifa detained at Tanzanian airport ahead of Lissu trial
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 19, 2025

The three had travelled to Tanzania in solidarity with opposition CHADEMA party leader Tundu Lissu, ahead of his trial.

Government assures Kenyans unga prices will remain stable amid supply concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 05, 2025

Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe, the Ministry of Agriculture has taken proactive steps to ensure the price of maize flour remains steady despite rising co...

Millers increase unga prices as maize supply tightens
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 05, 2025

According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), a two-kilogramme packet of fortified maize flour retailed at an average of Sh169.41 in Ap...

Ouma wears No. 14 with pride as he channels idol Olunga at U20 AFCON
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 04, 2025

On Thursday, Okoth, 19, made a grand debut on the continental stage by scoring Kenya's first goal in their U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group B o...

From hygiene to safety: Why showering without slippers is a habit to break
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 13, 2025

Dr Kamau advocates for shower slippers, non-slip, water-resistant footwear designed to protect your feet from both infections and physical injuries.

McCarthy: Until someone proves better, Olunga leads the Harambee Stars line
Erick Kariuki  |  Apr 08, 2025

McCarthy was unwavering in his belief that the Qatar-based forward remains the best option to lead Kenya’s frontline until a better alternative emerge...

Pheroze Nowrojee: Legal titan, human rights defender, and voice of conscience
ICJ Kenya  |  Apr 05, 2025

During Kenya’s darkest political moments, particularly under the one-party regime of the 1980s and 1990s, Pheroze Nowrojee stood firm in defence of hu...

Maize flour prices rise as local supply shrinks amid rising demand
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 04, 2025

The surge in prices comes months after President William Ruto expressed confidence that Kenya was on track to achieving food security and stability, w...

Former CJ Willy Mutunga calls for national debate to change law on CS appointments
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 27, 2025

Reacting to Ruto’s latest appointments, Mutunga argued that the criteria for the appointment of CSs now, and in the past governments, have always been...

Harambee Stars depart for Abidjan as Olunga rallies team ahead of Gambia clash
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 18, 2025

Captain Michael Olunga expressed optimism while emphasising the need for caution, noting that this is their first assignment of the year.

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy names squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Gambia and Gabon
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 17, 2025

Kenya will be looking to strengthen their qualification bid with positive results in these two crucial fixtures.

Kenya and Hungary seal key deals on education, agriculture, energy cooperation
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 11, 2025

The two nations also pledged to collaborate on ICT, trade, and multilateral issues, with Kenya seeking Hungary's backing for global financing reforms.

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