Author: Eagle Reporter

Kenya gave a final signal of joining the East Africa Community Regional Force (EACRF) when the team to depart for DRC was handed a flag.This came after months of delays which were occasioned by among others regional politics.The move means the team is free to deploy to the war-torn DRC to contain conflict there.President William Ruto presided over the event at a colorful event that took place at the Embakasi Garrison, Nairobi and was attended by top Kenya Defence Forces commanders.Ruto said it is Kenya’s “aspiration to unlock this potential and enable our people unlock a future of possibilities.”“Every nation…

The Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin has pledged to continue working together with all stakeholders in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism.Amin said that terrorism continues to threaten international peace, stability and development, calling for more collaboration between government security agencies, state and none state actors in the fight against the vice.Speaking at a workshop in Mombasa, on Saturday, Amin acknowledged the gains made so far through the multi agency security framework and committed to support efforts by the government and all other stakeholders involved in the sustained anti terror war.“We will stay focused on the threat to…

The move by 10 elite members of General Service Unit to fire 40 bullets to quell a protest at Masimba, Kajiado County, formed part of the basis to have them charged with murder.They are accused of shooting and killing four people on June 2, 2022 at the area during a protest by a mob over increased attacks by wild animals.An investigation by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority has found the culpable of the deaths of the four during the clash that also left six other villagers with serious wounds.The incident happened when the officers attached to the GSU opened fire…

A team of police officers who were involved in the shooting of Pakistan journalist Arshad Sharif surrendered their weapons as part of investigations into the tragedy.A team investigating the incident wants to also establish if there was any other shooter in the drama following the shooting and injury of one of the General Service Unit officers involved in the drama.The team will also question the owners of Ammodump Kwenia Shooting Range where Sharif had been for the better part of Sunday October 23.It is not clear what he was doing there. It has also emerged his driver at the time…

Kenya lifted its ban on Genetically Modified Crops in the country as part of efforts to address ravaging drought in the region.This means farmers will now be allowed to cultivate and import food crops and animal feeds produced through biotechnology innovations.The decision was made during a cabinet meeting today, October 3, chaired by President William Ruto.The move vacates the decision made on November 8, 2012 prohibiting  the same.The decision, according to dispatch from the Cabinet was reached in accordance with the recommendation of the Task Force to Review Matters Relating to Genetically Modified Foods and Food Safety, and in fidelity…