A meeting of African intelligence chiefs ended with a strong call from Kenya’s top intelligence and foreign affairs officials for African unity against modern threats born of technological disruption, digital misinformation, and transnational crime. The second Mashariki Cooperation Conference (MCC) was held in Naivasha, Speaking at the close of the high-level summit, the Director General of the National Intelligence Service (NIS), Noordin Haji, issued a sobering warning about the evolving nature of national security threats in the digital era. “The threat of rapid technological advancements, developments on social media, and the rise of digital activism have escalated security risks to…
Author: David Wafula
Police have arrested nine more individuals believed to be members of the notorious armed gang known as the Panga Boys, in an ongoing crackdown targeting criminal groups in the Coast region. Coast Regional Commander Ali Nunow confirmed the arrests, saying the suspects were apprehended during an overnight intelligence-led operation carried out by a multi-agency team involving officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Kenya Police Service (KPS). Several offensive weapons and other items were seized during the operation. The suspects were identified as Ali Bakari Mwakuzimu, Hassan Ayub Cheti, Mohammed Salim Said, Mwalimu Rashid Mwakuzimu, Omar Abdurahman…
As schools close for the holiday break, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has urged for increased road safety and vigilance to protect children traveling home. In a press release issued Thursday, NTSA emphasized the importance of closely supervising children and ensuring that only safe vehicles are used for their transport. The authority called on all players in the road transport sector to take necessary measures to guarantee the safe passage of schoolchildren during this period. “As schoolchildren travel home for the holidays, there is an urgent need for all players within the road transport sector to put measures…
Former Attorney General and Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has come out strongly against President William Ruto, just days after being dismissed from the Cabinet. In a candid TV interview on Friday, Muturi claimed Ruto is unfit to lead the country and accused him of running a dishonest government. “I have sadly come to the conclusion that William Ruto is unfit to serve as President of the Republic of Kenya,” said Muturi. “I say this with no bitterness.” Muturi alleged that the President behaves differently in public compared to how he operates behind closed doors. “He acts in two different ways—one…
Tourism stakeholders and security agencies in Mombasa have assured visitors that Kenya remains a safe destination, dismissing reports of an alleged attack on holidaymakers. Mombasa County Commissioner Mohamed Noor clarified that the incident in question was a case of phone theft involving two street boys in the city’s central business district, contrary to claims in some media reports. “We have made arrests and are tracking down other suspects. Security measures are being enhanced across the Kenyan Coast to protect both visitors and residents,” Noor stated. He reassured tourists that Kenya remains a welcoming and secure destination, particularly as the country…
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has officially removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, ending months of political uncertainty following his controversial declaration of martial law in December. The ruling, delivered on Friday, upholds an impeachment vote passed by parliament last year. With his removal taking immediate effect, Yoon must vacate the presidential residence as the country prepares for a new election. Under South Korean law, a general election to choose his successor must be held within 60 days. A panel of eight justices unanimously ruled that Yoon’s imposition of martial law was unconstitutional. Acting Head Judge Moon Hyung-bae stated that…
Detectives on Thursday, April 3, 2025, confiscated more than 55,000 litres of kangara and 500 litres of chang’aa in Mwaguto Village, Kisii South Sub-County, in a major crackdown on illicit alcohol. Five suspects—three women and two men—were arrested during the operation. The raid, led by a multi-agency team spearheaded by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), dismantled a large-scale brewing operation that had been running on a four-acre piece of land. The site was equipped with storage facilities and brewing equipment, exposing a well-established network behind the illegal trade. NACADA CEO Dr. Anthony Omerikwa…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is investigating the alleged irregular leasing of 176 acres of land and several residential houses belonging to the University of Nairobi (UoN). In a letter dated April 2, 2025, addressed to UoN Acting Vice-Chancellor and Secretary to the Council, Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson, the commission requested proof of lease agreements for the properties under investigation. The parcels of land under scrutiny include 10 acres at Kanyariri Farm, 40 acres behind ANP hostels, 100 acres at the Kibwezi Field Station, and 20 acres near Dusit Hotel. Additionally, EACC is probing the leasing of residential houses…
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called out Inspector-General of the National Police Service, Douglas Kanja Kirocho, for attending a political rally led by President William Ruto in Kieni, Nyeri County, on Wednesday. LSK President Faith Adhiambo expressed concern over Kanja’s involvement, stating that his participation and remarks at the rally raise serious institutional issues within the National Police Service. “The participation and remarks of the Inspector-General raise serious institutional concerns for the National Police Service, as they were not only avoidable but also unwarranted,” Adhiambo said. She emphasized that the Inspector-General is constitutionally obligated to serve all Kenyans…
Nyandarua County is set to have its first fully-fledged university following President William Ruto’s announcement that the government has officially gazetted its establishment. The institution is expected to begin admitting students by September this year. Speaking in Ol Kalou Town during his third-day tour of the Mt. Kenya region, President Ruto confirmed that the government had given the green light for the transformation of Nyandarua University College into a full university. “On Friday, I authorised the establishment of Nyandarua University, and this has now been gazetted. You will have a university in this county starting September this year,” said Ruto.…
Kenya has emerged as a relative winner under the latest reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States, with the country securing a more favorable position compared to key competitors in the textile industry. Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said on Thursday, April 3, 2025, that the new tariff structure presents both challenges and opportunities for Kenya. He noted that while Kenyan exports to the U.S. will now face a 10% tariff, this is significantly lower than the rates imposed on competitors such as Vietnam (46%), Sri Lanka (44%), Bangladesh (37%), China (34%), Pakistan (29%), and India (26%). “The…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed to retaliate to tariffs issued by US President Donald Trump soon, “with purpose and with force”. Carney paused his federal election campaign for the second time in as many weeks to respond to the latest import taxes unveiled by Trump on Wednesday. A new universal 10% tariff on US imports will apply globally but Canada was exempted because it has already been targeted by Trump with other measures. But there was no confirmation of any reprieve from a new 25% tax that Trump will charge on Americans importing foreign-made cars, which could hit…
Hungary’s government announced it is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC). A senior official in Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government, Gergely Gulyas, announced the move, hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is sought under an ICC arrest warrant, arrived in the country for a state visit. Orban had invited the Israeli leader as soon as the warrant was issued last November, saying the ruling would have “no effect” in his country. In November ICC judges said there were “reasonable grounds” that Netanyahu bore “criminal responsibility” for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during the war between…
Several African nations are among the countries hit by sweeping tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on the US’ global trading partners. Trump has announced a minimum of 10% tariff on all imports to the US and additional “reciprocal tariffs” for 20 African countries, including 30% for South Africa. Other African countries hit with extra tariffs include 50% for Lesotho, 47% for Madagascar, 40% for Mauritius and 37% for Botswana. Nigerian exports were hit too – at 14%. Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Senegal and Liberia were among those countries whose exports to the US will be subject to the…
Catholic Bishop of Malindi, Rev. Willybard Lagho, has issued a stern warning to parish priests, assistant priests, and lay members, urging them to stop giving politicians special treatment in churches. In a memo, Bishop Lagho emphasized that politicians should be treated like any other worshippers, including in seating arrangements. He noted that even politicians who book church visits in advance should not be accorded preferential treatment, as this creates a sense of entitlement. “I would like to remind all parish priests, assistant priests, and all laity that places of worship are sacred, and all worshippers inside the church are expected…