Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen will among others meet security teams deployed to the frontline in Lamu and other areas as he embarks on a weeklong tour of the Coast region. This comes amid an ongoing operation targeting criminal gangs. The operation targets gangs including the Panga Boys and al Shabaab terrorists. In the past two weeks, police have arrested more than 150 suspected members of Panga Boys linked to attacks in parts of Mombasa and Diani. Police say many other terror-related attacks have been thwarted and two suspects arrested. Murkomen will among others visit Lamu, where al Shabaab terrorists…
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Foreign Secretary David Lammy criticised Israeli authorities for denying two Labour MPs entry to the country and detaining them. He described the move as “unacceptable, counterproductive, and deeply concerning, adding the foreign office had been in touch with both MPs to offer support. Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang were refused entry because they intended to spread “hateful rhetoric” against Israel, the Israeli population and immigration authority said in a statement reported by Israeli media. Lammy said: “I have made clear to my counterparts in the Israeli government that this is no way to treat British Parliamentarians.” Ms Yang, MP for…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the US is immediately revoking visas issued to all South Sudanese passport holders due to the African nation refusing to accept its citizens who have been removed from the US. Rubio, in a statement on Saturday, added that the US will also block any arriving citizens of South Sudan, the world’s newest country, at US ports of entry. He blamed “the failure of South Sudan’s transitional government to accept the return of its repatriated citizens in a timely manner”. A cornerstone of President Donald Trump’s immigration policy is removing unlawful migrants from…
Crowds of protesters have amassed in cities across the US to denounce President Trump, in the largest nationwide show of opposition since the president took office in January. The “Hands Off” protest planners aimed to hold rallies in 1,200 locations, including in all 50 US states. Thousands of people turned out in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Washington DC, among other cities, on Saturday. Protesters cited grievances with Trump’s agenda ranging from social to economic issues. Coming days after Trump’s announcement that the US would impose import tariffs on most countries around the world, gatherings were also held…
Veteran lawyer Pheroze Nowrojee is dead aged 84. A statement said he died in the US on Saturday April 5. Nowrjee was a stalwart of the legal and human rights movement in Kenya including serving as the National Convention Executive Council’s (NCEC) Convener spokesperson. His colleagues said he was a gentle giant and a defender of democracy, justice, and liberation. “At this sad moment we stand in solidarity with his loving wife Villoo, daughters Binaifer and Sia and son Elchi.” He was till his death the Chair of the Asian African Heritage Trust which has played a very significant role…
Kenya has welcomed the recognition by the United States for its efforts in championing for peace within the region. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said Kenya remains steadfast in ensuring the peace processes in the region and continent yield long lasting solutions. Mudavadi said this on Saturday when he hosted the U.S. senior advisor on Africa affairs Massad Boulos who led a high-level delegation for a courtesy visit at the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary. “We appreciate Dr. Boulos’ recognition of Kenya’s proactive role in fostering peace and economic recovery in the region. We look forward to deepening our…
M-Pesa users will experience a short interruption in service on the night of Monday, April 7, 2025, as Safaricom conducts scheduled system maintenance. In a public notice, Safaricom announced that the maintenance will take place between 1:00 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. The company said the move is aimed at improving customer experience and ensuring a more secure and reliable service. “To meet our promise to always offer a reliable, safe, secure and superior customer experience, we will be conducting a scheduled system maintenance on the night of Monday, April 7, 2025, starting from 1:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.,” the statement…
Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba was Saturday summoned to appear at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kiambu over claims she had mobilized a group to disrupt peace. This came ahead of president William Ruto’s visit to the area on Saturday, April 5. This also comes after a viral video showed her marching with a crowd chanting “Ruto Must Go” in Githunguri on the evening of Friday, April 4. The incident occurred just as was scheduled to visit Githunguri in Kiambu for his Mt. Kenya development tour on April 5. Wamuchomba confirmed her summons and promised to honor…
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi revealed working under President William Ruto revealed his true colors of wanting to be an imperial president. Muturi said Ruto has been exerting undue control over his Cabinet and preventing Cabinet Secretaries from openly speaking on ills in government. In a damning revelation on Friday morning, the recently fired Cabinet Secretary exposed his former boss, alleging that Ruto is an embodiment of late President Daniel Moi’s imperial rule. Muturi said Ruto would occasionally have his way in cabinet meetings by bullishly infusing fear to ensure his subordinates bent to his will in a…
Principal Secretary nominee for the State Department for Devolution, Michael Lenasalon, has promised to fight corruption and improve service delivery in counties if approved for the role. Speaking during his vetting by the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Regional Development, Lenasalon said he plans to fix loopholes in county revenue collection. He explained that his background at the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) gives him the experience needed to digitize systems and ensure accountability in how public funds are used. “I will use my skills to help counties collect revenue efficiently and make sure the money is spent properly,” said Lenasalon.…
Principal Secretary nominee for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, has pledged to prioritize dialogue over confrontation in handling strikes by health workers, should he be approved for the post. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Health Committee for vetting, Dr. Oluga, who previously served as the Secretary General of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), defended his track record as a unionist and outlined how he would approach industrial disputes as a senior government official. The vetting, chaired by Seme MP Dr. James Nyikal, saw several lawmakers raise questions about Oluga’s union background and his ability to transition…
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives Friday concluded the vetting of Regina Akoth Ombam, who has been nominated for the position of Principal Secretary in the State Department of Trade. During the session, which Ikolomani MP Benard Shinali chaired, MPs assessed Ombam’s academic and professional background while questioning her plans for improving the trade sector. Before her nomination, Ombam worked as a Regional Health Financing Consultant for the East African Community, earning slightly over Sh1 million monthly. She told the committee that her total net worth stands at Sh66 million. Her decision to leave a high-paying…
A nationwide anti-President Trump movement on Saturday April 5, “Hands Off!,” is expected to be the largest single-day protest since he entered office. Why it matters: The Trump administration’s wide-reaching and ground-shaking policies have mobilized a varied cross section of Americans affected by political, economic, social and legal changes. “This is not just corruption,” the Hands Off! website said. “This is not just mismanagement. This is a hostile takeover.” By the numbers: More than 1,100 rallies, visibility events and meetings were scheduled in all 50 states as of Wednesday afternoon. Organizers said they had nearly 250,000 RSVPs as of March…
The High Court ruled that Facebook’s parent company Meta opens new tab can be sued in Kenya over its alleged role in promoting content that led to ethnic violence in neighbouring Ethiopia, a plaintiff in the case said. The landmark case, which stems from alleged hate speech on the platform during the 2020-2022 civil war in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray region, could have implications for how Meta works with content moderators globally. The company has argued that local courts do not have the power to hear cases against it where it is not registered as a company. The High Court rejected that argument in…
In response to cases of motor vehicle thefts in Nairobi and its surrounding areas, detectives launched a crackdown aimed at arresting the masterminds behind these crimes. On March 3, 2025, detectives nabbed Mutua Julius John, during which they recovered a stolen vehicle. Further investigative interviews with Mutua paved the way to the swift arrest of three additional suspects. Simon Mumo Chege, who specialises in erasing and altering chassis numbers of stolen vehicles, was intercepted in Grogon, within the bustling Nairobi CBD. Also in custody is Raphael Oloo Kira, known for his skills in panel beating, riveting, and producing fake number…