Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested three men accused of fraudulently transferring a piece of land belonging to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). The land, located in Athi River within Mavoko Municipality, Machakos County, is valued at about Sh350 million. In a statement issued on Friday, December 5, 2025, the DCI said the suspects — Harish Ramji, Ashvin Ramji, and Bharat Ramji — were detained after investigations revealed they had illegally acquired the property. According to the DCI, the arrests followed a complaint filed by NSSF at its headquarters on September 2, 2025. NSSF reported…
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Police have arrested nine suspected members of a criminal gang during an intelligence-led operation in the Bushangala area of Kakamega South Sub-County. In a statement issued on Friday, December 5, 2025, the National Police Service (NPS) said officers carried out a “meticulous, intelligence-led operation” earlier in the day, leading to the arrests. According to police, the suspects are believed to be involved in organised crime, including damaging property and attacking police officers. They were found carrying machetes, bows and arrows, and a club. “The suspects have been placed in custody pending processing for arraignment in court, while the recovered exhibits…
Israel has issued a travel advisory warning its citizens in Tanzania to exercise extreme caution as the country prepares for fresh demonstrations expected on December 9, 2025. In a statement released on Friday, December 5, Israeli authorities said several risks may arise in the coming days, including public unrest, violent street clashes that could endanger bystanders, and major disruptions to transport services. “Following the events around the elections held in Tanzania on 29 October 2025, which led to violent demonstrations and widespread public disturbances, to the shutdown of the internet network, and to disruptions to transportation into and within the…
The National Assembly Committee on Labour has vetted Ali Abdullahi Surraw, who has been nominated to serve as the Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). The session was chaired by Kilifi South MP Ken Chonga. During the approval hearing, Ali defended his suitability for the job and outlined an ambitious plan to improve how public salaries are managed. He promised to use technology to strengthen payroll systems and ensure accuracy in both national and county governments. Ali said one of his key priorities is upgrading SRC’s ICT and data systems to provide real-time…
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, a Tokyo-born actor known for his roles in the film “Mortal Kombat” and TV series “The Man in the High Castle” has died. He was 75. Tagawa died surrounded by his family in Santa Barbara from complications due to a stroke, his manager, Margie Weiner, confirmed on Thursday. “Cary was a rare soul: generous, thoughtful, and endlessly committed to his craft,” she said in an email. “His loss is immeasurable. My heart is with his family, friends, and all who loved him.” Tagawa’s decades of film and TV roles truly got off the ground in 1987 when he…
Ten women lawmakers from both the National Assembly and the Senate have graduated from the Parliamentary Practices Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) Programme. The programme was offered by the Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training (CPST) in partnership with McGill University. The partnership began in 2016 and has since produced several flagship courses, including Contemporary Issues in Parliamentary Governance and the GEWE Programme. The graduation ceremony was presided over by Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Gladys Boss. Delivering the Speaker’s message, she described the course as an “incubator of equitable and progressive governance.” Boss reflected on her…
Busia County police have seized a large consignment of suspected Cannabis sativa (bhang) worth over Sh 2 million in Amaase Market. Officers from the National Police Service in Teso South intercepted a Toyota Probox vehicle at the market on Thursday. A search of the car uncovered five sacks of bhang weighing 69 kilograms, with an estimated street value of Sh 2,070,000. One suspect was arrested and is in police custody, awaiting court arraignment. The vehicle and the seized drugs have been secured. “The National Police Service commends the officers for their excellent work in the fight against narcotics and illicit…
Kiambu County police are investigating an incident in which a missing G3 rifle was recovered from an armed man who was killed by a mob in Magana, Thika East, on Friday, December 5. According to police, residents confronted the armed man before local administrators arrived and found him fatally injured. Officers from Munyu Police Station later recovered the rifle along with two magazines, 68 rounds of 7.62x51mm ammunition, blank rounds, a penknife, and other personal items. “Officers from Munyu Police Station rushed to the scene. There, they recovered a G3 rifle, two magazines, 68 rounds of ammunition, additional blank rounds,…
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The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for publicly attacking Citizen TV reporter Stephen Letoo. In a statement released on Thursday, December 4, MCK said Gachagua’s remarks were reckless and dangerous. The council warned that when senior political leaders single out journalists, it can incite hostility and put the reporters’ lives at risk — especially as the country heads toward the 2027 general elections. “Singling out a journalist by name constitutes incitement and places him in grave personal danger,” the statement read. MCK added that “such targeted attacks on individual journalists by senior political…
The November 27, 2025 by-elections were marred by violence, harassment and political interference, according to the Election Observation Group (ELOG). In its final statement, ELOG said reports from the pre-election period showed clashes between rival supporters in Kasipul, Malava, Mbeere North, Nairobi and Machakos. The clashes were often linked to allegations of monetary inducements. Further, ELOG noted that “opposing political camps often clashed as was seen in Kasipul and Malava constituencies.” Observers themselves were also targeted, including in Kariobangi North, where a crowd blocked an ELOG vehicle and demanded money. “ELOG is concerned that in many of these violations, the…