Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has said that his driver was shot during the Linda Mwananchi rally held in Nyahururu on Sunday, amid reports of violence that disrupted the opposition movement’s activities. In a statement posted on his official X account, Kang’ata identified the driver only as Gitari. “My driver Gitari has been shot during Linda Mwananchi Rally,” Kang’ata said. The governor was among a delegation of Linda Mwananchi leaders who had travelled to Nyahururu for political activities. The team included Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi, and Linda Mwananchi spokesperson Caroli Omondi. The leaders had planned…
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has said preparations for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026, are in the final stages, with the training of election officials progressing as planned. In a statement, the commission said the training of Presiding Officers (POs) and Deputy Presiding Officers (DPOs) has been successfully completed, while the training of Polling Clerks is currently underway across Ol Kalou Constituency. According to the electoral agency, the exercise is aimed at equipping polling officials with the skills and knowledge required to conduct a free, fair, transparent and credible election. “The training equips…
Ongoing multi-agency security operations in Tana River County have recorded another breakthrough following the voluntary surrender of two illegally held firearms and several rounds of ammunition in Tana North Sub-County. In a statement, the National Police Service (NPS) said the firearms were surrendered in Merti and Bilbil sub-locations as security agencies continue efforts to recover illegal weapons and improve security in the region. Police attributed the latest recovery to sustained collaboration between the local administration, members of the public and security agencies under the ongoing disarmament exercise. The development comes days after residents in Tana North and Bangale sub-counties voluntarily…
Police officers have uncovered a suspected cannabis plantation concealed within a maize farm in Kongoni, Nakuru County, and arrested one suspect. In a statement, the National Police Service (NPS) said the discovery was made during an intelligence-led operation conducted by officers from Kongoni Police Station. The officers raided a maize plantation in Moi Ndabi Village, Kongoni Location, where they found approximately half an acre of land under cultivation with suspected cannabis sativa, commonly known as bhang. According to police, the suspected cannabis had been strategically interplanted with maize in an apparent attempt to disguise the illegal crop as a legitimate…
Police officers in Busia have arrested two suspects and seized 5.65 kilograms of cannabis sativa with an estimated street value of Sh169,500 following an intelligence-led operation. In a statement, the National Police Service (NPS) said the operation was conducted on Saturday, July 11, 2026, after officers received a tip-off from members of the public. The suspects were intercepted at the Climax Bus booking office within the Busia stage area. A search of their luggage led to the recovery of eight packages containing cannabis sativa, with the narcotics estimated to be worth Sh169,500 on the street. The two suspects were arrested…
A multi-agency team has seized 13,200 litres of ethanol, thousands of packets of suspected counterfeit cigarettes and arrested seven suspects during an intelligence-led operation in Umoja, Thika West Sub-County. In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the operation targeted a compound believed to have been used for storing and distributing illegal goods. During the raid, officers recovered 66 drums, each containing 200 litres of ethanol, bringing the total volume seized to 13,200 litres. Detectives also recovered 17,640 packets of suspected counterfeit Pall Mall cigarettes, which had allegedly been concealed beneath animal hides inside one of the lorries…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Homicide Investigations Bureau have arrested the prime suspect in the murder of 25-year-old Joy Kanini Gathu, bringing to an end an intelligence-led manhunt that culminated in Timau, Meru County. In a statement, the DCI said John Nderitu Mureithi was arrested on the night of July 10, 2026, along the Nanyuki–Isiolo Road while allegedly attempting to flee to Uganda. Detectives said a search conducted immediately after the arrest led to the recovery of four mobile phones, including the deceased’s handset, which has been secured as a key exhibit in the ongoing investigation. The…
Amnesty International Kenya has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to urgently investigate and prosecute alleged election offences ahead of the Ol Kalou by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026. In a statement released on Sunday, the rights lobby expressed concern over reports of electoral malpractices that it said threaten the integrity of the by-election and undermine Kenyans’ constitutional right to free, fair and credible elections. According to Amnesty International Kenya, reports from Ol Kalou indicate alleged voter inducement through cash handouts,…
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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), through its Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU), has extradited an Afghan national wanted in the United States over alleged involvement in an international narcotics trafficking conspiracy and related firearms offences. In a statement, the DCI said Abdul Zahir Qadeer, also known as Haji Abdul Zahir, was extradited on July 9, 2026, following the conclusion of extradition proceedings before Kenyan courts. The agency said the extradition was the result of close collaboration between the DCI, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the Judiciary, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and INTERPOL. According to…
A new chapter in criminal investigations has begun in Sotik following the commissioning of the newly constructed Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Sotik Sub-County offices, a facility expected to bring investigative services closer to residents. The office, constructed through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), is part of the Government’s continued investment in strengthening security infrastructure across the country. The facility was officially commissioned by Inspector General of the National Police Service Douglas Kanja alongside Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin, Sotik MP Amb. Francis Sigei, senior government officials, security leaders and members of the public. Speaking during the…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced the training of examiners for the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, scheduled to take place between July and August 2026. In a statement, KNEC said shortlisted applicants will be required to pay a training fee of Sh10,500. The payment will only be made by successful applicants, who will receive instructions through a text message (SMS) and the KNEC application portal. The council said the training will be conducted in two phases, beginning with an online component before proceeding to a residential face-to-face…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has given traders and other illegal occupants along the Ruiru–Githunguri–Uplands (B116) Road 30 days to vacate the road reserve to pave the way for road safety improvements and infrastructure development. In a public notice issued on Friday, July 10, 2026, KeNHA Director General Luka Kimeli directed traders, roadside vendors and owners of unauthorized structures occupying the road reserve to remove their goods and vacate the area within the stipulated period. According to the authority, the exercise is part of an ongoing road safety improvement programme aimed at reducing road accidents, ensuring the free flow…
The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Health has called for increased investment in cancer research, saying it is key to reducing Kenya’s growing cancer burden through improved prevention, early detection and treatment. The committee, led by Chairperson and Seme MP Dr. James Nyikal, made the call during a budget oversight visit to the headquarters of the National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI-K) in Upper Hill, Nairobi. The lawmakers were received by NCI-K Chief Executive Officer Dr. Elias Melly, Board of Trustees Chairperson Dr. Timothy Olweny and members of the institute’s management team. During the meeting, the committee was briefed on…