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Petition to scrap political party funding rules fails in court

Gov't receives 3 million BCG doses amid vaccine shortage

The shipment, supported by UNICEF and the World Health Organization, arrived on Wednesday evening at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and will be distributed to counties immediately.

Mackenzie’s doomsday cult mirrored global cult tragedies, court told

A forensic psychologist told the court on Wednesday that Mackenzie manipulated scripture and conspiracy theories to radicalize followers under the guise of religious salvation, resulting in the deaths of more than 400 people.

Pressure mounts over Ojwang’s death as 49 killed by police in 2024

Mombasa-bound service lane near JKIA to close for 13 hours

The disruption will affect the Mombasa-bound service lanes from Saturday, June 14, at 9 pm to Sunday, June 15, at 10 am.

First Ruto–Raila budget slashes education to fund defence, security

Wajir South’s high stakes in IEBC’s upcoming electoral boundary review

Wajir Deputy Governor Ahmed Muhumed extended heartfelt congratulations to Erastus Edung Ethekon, the newly appointed Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), and his team of commissioners.

Kenya tops own record for Meta data requests under Ruto rule

According to newly released data from Meta’s Transparency Centre, the Ruto administration sought information on 49 user accounts last year through 35 separate requests.

Puzzle of 3,400 county Bank accounts raises accountability fears

TikTok Star Khaby Lame leaves US after visa overstay detention

NTSA rolls out e-agent accounts to streamline Government payments

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) said on Wednesday that the eCitizen platform has been upgraded to support bulk payments using e-Agent accounts.

Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault, acquitted on another charge in #MeToo retrial

The split verdict meted out a measure of vindication to his accusers and prosecutors — but also to Weinstein — after the landmark case was thrown into limbo.

DCI justifies Ojwang’s arrest without summons

Ojwang died in police custody under unclear circumstances, sparking national outrage and sharp criticism from the opposition.

Where are they? Family cries for justice after Kerio Valley abductions

The missing men—Edward Kipchumba Terer, a 48-year-old laboratory technologist at Hope Clinic in Sambalat, and Mark Lomuke, who worked at the KVDA Tot mango factory—were reportedly taken by people in police uniform.

MPs launch one-week probe into Polio, BCG vaccine shortage

The Parliamentary Committee on Health, chaired by James Nyikal, has been ordered to deliver a full report within a week.

CA denies role in Ojwang arrest, says it has no access to real-time data

The regulator says it had no involvement in the incident and does not have access to real-time subscriber locations.

Safaricom breaks silence, denies ties to Ojwang case

CEO Peter Ndegwa said Safaricom was shocked by remarks made by former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi, who had accused the company of aiding security agencies in tracing and abducting citizens.

Sun’s South pole captured in new space images

These new observations are expected to improve understanding of solar activity and its impact on satellite systems and power infrastructure on Earth.

June 25 will be 'People’s Public Holiday', opposition insists

In a joint statement on Wednesday, opposition leaders said the day should serve as a memorial for protesters, mainly Gen Z, who were killed during the police crackdown on demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024.

EACC arrests five public officials over fake academic certificates

The suspects, drawn from IEBC, NSDCC, KeRRA, KMTC, and Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company, are accused of fraudulently earning millions of shillings in salaries through falsified documents.

IG Kanja: Officers behind false Ojwang report to face action

CS Murkomen says he’s “Used to the Song” as Senators demand resignation

Appearing before the Senate on Wednesday, Murkomen defended his record and insisted that his stance on police brutality and abductions remains firm.

Kasarani, Kilimani, Roysambu among areas affected by new water supply plan

The affected estates include Kilimani, Kileleshwa, Lavington, Karen, Lang’ata, Kasarani, Embakasi, Kabete, Roysambu and Westlands.

Activists move to court to push for DIG Lagat’s prosecution

In a petition filed on Wednesday, they argue that while some officers from Central Police Station have been interdicted, senior commanders who allegedly gave the orders remain in office and are still overseeing the investigation.

Sakaja: We’ll educate Ojwang’s son, support his widow, as we seek justice

Sakaja met the family at City Hall on Wednesday, where he promised to pay all burial expenses, fund the education of Albert’s young son, and clear outstanding college fees for his widow, who is studying community health.

Central Police OCS Talaam named main suspect in Ojwang’s death

Director of Criminal Investigations Mohammed Amin told the Senate on Wednesday that Ojwang was never officially booked at the station, following direct instructions from Talaam.

IG Kanja apologises for misinformation on Ojwang’s death

Kanja admitted his earlier statement was based solely on a report from officers at Central Police Station and has since been discredited by findings from the Independent Policing Oversight Authority.

Inside blogger Ojwang’s final 24 hours as detailed by IG Kanja

Kanja told the Senate that the matter began on June 4, when Deputy Inspector General Eliud Langat lodged a complaint with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations over social media posts accusing him of corruption within the National Police Service.

Senator Haji slams double standards in Senate’s response to killings

Speaking during a special Senate sitting on Wednesday, convened to hear details surrounding the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, Haji said similar attention was not being paid to cases involving ordinary citizens from other parts of the country.

Justice must be done in Ojwang case- President Ruto

In his first public statement on the case, Ruto condemned the actions and failures that may have led to Ojwang’s death, describing the incident as unacceptable and heartbreaking.