Author: Salma Khamisi

President William Ruto held a significant meeting at State House, Nairobi, with National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director General Noordin Haji. The meeting also saw the participation of Ethiopia’s National Intelligence Security Service Director General, Redwan Hussein. According to a tweet from the President on Saturday, the discussion focused on enhancing security not just within Kenya, but across the broader Horn of Africa region. President Ruto emphasized the importance of regional cooperation in tackling security challenges such as terrorism and organized crime, which continue to threaten the stability of the East African region. He assured that Kenya remains committed to collaborating…

The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) chairman Eliud Kinuthia Saturday condemned the attack on police officers who were quelling a road rage incident over the killing of 25 sheep on the Narok-Mai-Mahiu highway. He said while the circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation, no situation justifies harming security enforcement officers who responded to help the community. “We issue a stern warning to members of the public that harming law enforcement officers is seriously prohibited by law. Such acts undermine not only the rule of law but also the peace and security of our nation,” he said. He said police…

There were mixed reactions when 217 more Kenyan police officers left for Haiti Saturday morning to join an operation aimed at containing criminal gangs in the Caribbean country. The officers from various units of the National Police Service were flagged off by top interior and foreign affairs officials aboard a commercial Kenya Airways flight. The plane left Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Saturday January 18 at about 2 am. This came after delays for more than a month over the closure of the main airport in Haiti. American aviation officials had promised they would escort the plane to Port-au-Prince airport, which…

A massive fire in Moi’s Bridge, Uasin Gishu County, on Saturday morning has destroyed property worth millions of shillings, with a suspected gas explosion believed to be the cause. The blaze engulfed several businesses and shops in the market area, causing extensive damage. Videos circulating online show a huge inferno consuming kiosks and nearby structures as thick smoke billowed into the sky. Firefighters from the county are on the scene, working to contain the fire. While no casualties have been reported, the presence of gas canisters in the aftermath has raised fears that a gas explosion triggered the devastating blaze.…

Violence erupted in Suswa, Narok County, on January 17, 2025, as Maasai herders clashed with police officers, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. The violent confrontation, which lasted throughout the day, began when a group of about 2,000 protesters blocked the Narok-Mai Mahiu Highway at Duka Moja Trading Centre. The herders were demanding compensation for 25 sheep that were killed in a non-injury accident the previous day along the busy highway in the Mitimbili area. As tensions escalated, the herders, armed with clubs and machetes, engaged in running battles with the police. The situation quickly turned deadly, with at least…

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has revealed it is currently reviewing five petitions and complaints filed against several judges of the Supreme Court and High Court, including Chief Justice Martha Koome. In a statement released Thursday, JSC Vice Chairperson Isaac Rutto confirmed that advocate Nelson Havi had submitted a petition on January 10, accusing Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, Justices Njoki Ndung’u, Mohammed Ibrahim, Dr. Smokin Wanjala, Isaac Lenaola, and William Ouko of gross misconduct and misbehaviour. “Since the start of 2025, the JSC has received five petitions or complaints concerning judges,” the statement said. “One of these, filed…

ODM leader Raila Odinga recently held a significant meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria, South Africa, where the two leaders discussed Odinga’s vision for the African continent. Odinga, who is vying for the position of African Union Commission (AUC) chair, used the opportunity to present his strategic plan for Africa’s future leadership and development. “I am grateful for the warm reception I received from my brother, His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa, when I met him in Pretoria,” Odinga said in a statement following the meeting.  “We had an in-depth discussion about my vision for the continent, and…

The National Assembly’s Committee on Appointments has approved the nomination of Hon. Mutahi Kagwe, Hon. William Kabogo, and Hon. Lee Kinyanjui for appointment to the positions of Cabinet Secretaries for Agriculture, ICT, and Trade, respectively. The approval followed a rigorous vetting process, during which committee members, led by Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, thoroughly questioned the nominees on their qualifications and past tenures in public office. Hon. Mutahi Kagwe, a former Health Cabinet Secretary, faced intense scrutiny regarding his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Committee members raised concerns about alleged scandals during the pandemic’s peak. Kagwe, however, denied any wrongdoing, attributing the…

The High Court in Nairobi has affirmed the Senate’s decision to suspend nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba for one session, upholding the disciplinary action taken against her for misconduct. Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that the Senate acted within its jurisdiction in disciplining Orwoba, emphasizing that she had openly refused to acknowledge the Senate’s authority in investigating her conduct. In his ruling, Justice Mugambi noted that Orwoba had explicitly stated her intention not to participate in the Senate’s inquiry process. He pointed out that during her appearances on the 7th and 9th of the month, Orwoba walked out of the proceedings, thus…

Motorists have been urged to avoid the Embu-Meru highway following a fatal crash involving a Tahmeed bus traveling on the Isiolo-Mombasa route and two trucks. The tragic accident, which took place near the Sewage area in Embu Town on Wednesday night, January 15, has claimed the lives of two individuals and left many others injured. Reports indicate that the victims include one truck driver and his turnboy, who died instantly. The trucks involved were transporting timber and maize, while the Tahmeed passenger bus was en route to Mombasa. According to witnesses, the accident occurred when one of the trucks, heading…