A potential standoff is looming ahead of Thursday’s planned Gen Z demonstrations after Nairobi Regional Police Commander Isa Mohamud said police have not received any formal notification from organizers despite widespread mobilization for the protests. Mohamud made the remarks on Wednesday after a meeting with senior police commanders at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Academy in Nairobi to discuss security preparations ahead of the planned commemoration. While he stopped short of declaring the demonstrations illegal, his comments appeared to set the stage for a possible confrontation between organizers and security agencies over compliance with notification requirements under the law.…
Author: David Wafula
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a director of a security company over an alleged procurement fraud involving a Sh5.4 million security services contract at Keroka Technical Training Institute. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the commission said Gilbert Momanyi Maturwe, a director of Gimo Security and Investigation Services Limited, was arrested following investigations into the award and execution of the contract. According to EACC, investigations established that the company was awarded a security services contract valued at Sh257,000 per month for two financial years, amounting to Sh5,448,000. However, the commission alleged that despite a reduction in the…
Kenyan referee Josephine Wanjiku has been selected among the match officials who will officiate at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The tournament is scheduled to kick off on October 17, 2026, and will mark the ninth edition of the global competition for young female footballers. The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) congratulated Wanjiku on her appointment. “Congratulations to Josephine Wanjiku on her selection to officiate at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, set to kick off on October 17, 2026. FKF wishes her all the best as she takes her place among the elite…
Airtel Kenya has notified customers of intermittent delays affecting airtime and bundle purchases made through M-Pesa. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the telecommunications company said it was working closely with the M-Pesa team to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. “Please note that there are intermittent delays in airtime and bundle allocation when purchasing through M-Pesa,” the company said. Airtel assured customers that efforts were underway to restore normal service and minimize any inconvenience caused by the disruption. The telco further advised customers that purchases made through Airtel Money were not affected and remained available as an alternative…
Former Attorney General and National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has raised concerns over the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s (IEBC) newly launched Election Operations Plan (EOP) 2025–2027, questioning the level of stakeholder engagement undertaken before its rollout. The IEBC unveiled the Election Operations Plan on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as part of preparations for the 2027 General Election. In a statement, Muturi argued that it was troubling for the electoral commission to launch such a critical document without demonstrating meaningful consultation with key stakeholders across Kenya’s democratic space. “An Elections Operations Plan is not an internal administrative document. It is…
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President William Ruto has launched a sharp attack on The Standard newspaper, accusing the media house of running what he described as a sustained campaign of propaganda and blackmail against his administration. The President’s remarks come amid growing criticism of the Kenya Kwanza government over governance, economic challenges and unfulfilled campaign promises, as well as heightened political tensions ahead of planned Gen Z commemoration protests. In a post on X on Tuesday, June 24, 2026, Ruto directly called out former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi, whose family is associated with the ownership of Standard Group PLC. “GMoi, your STANDARD media’s 5…
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University student leaders have urged young people across the country to boycott the planned June 25, 2026 protests intended to commemorate the 2024 and 2025 Gen Z demonstrations, citing concerns that the events could be infiltrated by political actors and turn violent. In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the student leaders called on fellow university students, young people and members of Generation Z to exercise caution and prioritize their safety. The leaders expressed concern that the planned protests could be hijacked by individuals with ulterior motives, potentially leading to chaos, destruction of property and confrontations with law…
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Hull KR have appointed Nathan Cayless as their head coach on a three-year contract from next season. The 48-year-old New Zealander will replace Willie Peters at the reigning Super League champions at the end of the campaign. Peters announced in March that he would be leaving at the conclusion of 2026 to take over at new National Rugby League side Papua New Guinea Chiefs. Cayless has been coaching Parramatta Eels’ New South Wales Cup side and is also assistant coach of New Zealand. “My rugby league coaching philosophy aligns with the hardworking, successful culture that exists at Hull KR,” he told…
The Linda Mwananchi movement has rescheduled its planned activities in Kisii and Nyamira counties, pushing the engagements from this Friday to Friday, July 3, 2026. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who is among the leaders of the movement, said the decision was made in light of planned commemorations marking the June 24 protests. “In view of the planned commemoration of the June 24 protests this week and in honour of all our fallen heroes, we have rescheduled our planned activities in Kisii and Nyamira from this Friday to next Friday, July 3, 2026,” Sifuna said. The movement, which is associated with…