Two Arrested in Nairobi with 34 Kilograms of Bhang Worth Nearly Ksh.1 Million

Police in Nairobi apprehended two individuals for trafficking 17 bales of marijuana weighing a total of 34 kilograms, valued at approximately Ksh. 990,000. According to a statement from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) released on Wednesday, Clinton Ndede and Kelvin Sibukhu were captured at a bus station in Nairobi’s CBD. They had just disembarked…

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Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana during a COMESA meeting in Malawi on June 2, 2024.

Senator Danson Mungatana Faces Trial Over Ksh.51 Million Fraud Allegations in Kilifi County

The trial of Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana and 17 co-accused individuals accused of defrauding the Kilifi County Government of Ksh.51 million commenced in a Malindi court on Wednesday. Former Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) liaison officer Gabriel Mkare testified that six companies associated with Senator Mungatana illicitly siphoned funds from the county’s accounts…

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Wiper Party Urges President Ruto to Address Gen Z Demands Directly Instead of Seeking Dialogue

The Wiper party has criticized President William Ruto’s approach to engaging with Kenyan youth as a solution to ongoing anti-government protests. In a statement on Wednesday, the Kalonzo Musyoka-led party expressed that the current regime is out of touch with the Gen Zs’ demand for immediate action rather than dialogue. Wiper urged President Ruto to…

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Kenya Bans State Officers from Participating in Harambees to Uphold Ethical Standards

Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has directed that no State officers or public servants participate in Harambees, aligning with President William Ruto’s mandate against public collections by government officials. In a letter dated July 9, 2024, Koskei emphasized that all service commissions must collaborate with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to create an…

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Orange Invasion: Dutch Fans Take Over Dortmund for Euro 2024 Semi-Final Against England

On Wednesday, Dortmund was awash in orange as an estimated 70,000 Netherlands supporters crossed the border to support their team in the European Championship semi-final against England. The Dutch fans vastly outnumbered their English counterparts, with most having made the journey despite not having match tickets. Instead, they planned to watch the game at one…

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