'My remarks were a figure of speech,' Hassan Omar tells IEBC

UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar asks IEBC to dismiss charges over his September 11 remarks, argues that if found liable, he should receive only a warning.

By Fred Kagonye 3 days ago

KEG, CJAK condemn arrest of Citizen TV's Francis Odee

“A journalist covering a public event should not be arrested or physically harmed for doing their job,” said CJAK chairperson Joseph Muraya.

By Fred Kagonye 3 days ago

Italy's bet on Kenya's construction industry

According to the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), the country and Kenya’s trade experienced 35 per cent growth in 2025 and stood at Sh45 billion.

By Fred Kagonye 3 days ago

Police investigate Kitale incident that left two officers injured, vehicle damaged

“Such conduct is unacceptable and has no place in a democratic society governed by the Constitution and the rule of law,” he said.

By Fred Kagonye 7 days ago

KRA intercepts drones, mobile phone at JKIA

Inside were two DJI Mini 3 Pro drones, two controllers and two batteries, one DJI Air 25 drone, its controller, battery and accessories as well as mobile phones.

By Fred Kagonye 7 days ago

Sudan General Al-Burhan's silence questioned after strikes along Egypt border

Military spokesman Colonel Ahmed Atman on October 12, 2026, said that Egypt’s security agencies would carry out a campaign against illegal gold mining along the border.

By Fred Kagonye 7 days ago

Ida Odinga condemns politicians' conduct at Raila's anniversary

“Reports that individuals may have been paid and transported to the gathering for the purpose of heckling, intimidating or disrupting invited guests are deeply disturbing,” said Mama Ida.

By Fred Kagonye 7 days ago

Abdullahi Saajo's plan for Wajir North constituency

In August 2026, he was endorsed Garen Council of Elders where he called on Wajir residents to acquire identity cards and register as voters.

By Fred Kagonye 6 days ago

Ruto assents to two tax laws at Eldoret State lodge

President Ruto assents to KRA (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, seeking to cut VAT on petroleum products from 16pc to 8pc and improve tax administration.

By Fred Kagonye 8 days ago

DPP approves charges in alleged Sh3.9b VAT scam

DPP approves charges against five individuals and 12 companies accused of conspiring to defraud the government of Sh3.9 billion in VAT.

By Fred Kagonye 9 days ago

ICC deputy prosecutor visits Kenya ahead of regional conference on sexual violence

The conference will bring together legal, investigative and prosecutorial experts to strengthen the investigation and prosecution of sexual violence.

By Fred Kagonye 9 days ago

'Tunataka Oburu!' Youths chant for missing ODM leader at Baba's anniversary

“Tunataka Oburu, Oburu ako wapi? Tunataka power, tunataka Oburu”…We want Oburu, where is Oburu? We want Oburu…” the crowds sang.

By Fred Kagonye 9 days ago

Ruth Odinga threatens to quit ODM

“He always said that people should have the right to speak. He stood for social justice and the democracy we are enjoying today.”

By Fred Kagonye 9 days ago

DCI rolls out biometric clearance to diplomats

The roll out follows the launch of the system on July 23, 2026, by Interior Cabinet Secretary Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen at DCI headquarters.

By Fred Kagonye 10 days ago

IEBC summons Hassan Omar over dead voters remark

IEBC summons UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar to appear on Wednesday, Oct 21 over remarks about deceased voters, urges political restraint ahead of 2027 polls.

By Fred Kagonye 10 days ago

Obey court decision, septuagenarian tells Mbarire, Embu County

The judge found no evidence that notice had been issued to affected stakeholders before the road was closed and converted for another public use.

By Fred Kagonye 10 days ago

Kenya to participate in Russia-Africa Summit

“Our discussions with Ambassador Tkachenko also focused on advancing Kenya’s interests in energy, food security and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.”

By Fred Kagonye 10 days ago

Nairobi woman denies Sh7 million fraud charges

Caroline Imbwayi denied defrauding Dennis Ondieki Monari, the director of Denim Enterprises Limited on the diverse dates between February and March 2024 through deception.

By Fred Kagonye 10 days ago

Nairobi to host Africa Blockchain Festival

The Blockchain Festival Founder Olubunmi Fabwano, said that Nairobi playing host reflects the city’s growing importance in shaping the continent’s next phase of digital development.

By Fred Kagonye 13 days ago

Ruto chairs Cabinet meeting (Photos)

President Ruto chairs cabinet meeting.

By Fred Kagonye 15 days ago

Police recover firearm, and livestock in Turkana operation

The driver of the lorry was arrested and taken to Kainuk police station where the lorry is also being detained for transporting the animals without proper documentation.

By Fred Kagonye 16 days ago

Oburu Oginga is not dead, secretariat and governor Wanga say

We wish to assure the general public, members of ODM, the people of Siaya County, and the entire nation that Dr Oburu Oginga is well, safe, and in good spirits.

By Fred Kagonye 17 days ago

Murkomen: Marginalisation, lack of development fuel banditry

“I have given a policy direction that the Inspector General of Police should train all the other 7,000 NPRs again together, taken to the same place, refit and retrain,” he said.

By Fred Kagonye 17 days ago

Allocate funds to build security roads, Murkomen tells MPs

“Chair, it is a pity for the last three years or four the Ministry has never received security roads funding,” he said.

By Fred Kagonye 17 days ago

Africa CDC team to visit Kenya after first Ebola case, death

“I thank the Kenyan authorities for the rapid measures already put in place and reiterate Africa CDC’s full support,” said Dr Kaseya.

By Fred Kagonye 17 days ago

Assure Kenyans on their safety, Dr Kalebi says

“We as healthcare workers, we in the public, we need some element of assurance from the government that we have mechanisms to stop another case,” said Kalebi.

By Fred Kagonye 17 days ago

We are not serious about Ebola contact tracing, Doctors says

“This patient left the airport directly to the hospital and for these two or three days he was receiving visitors and they were all going back somewhere,” said Miskellah.

By Fred Kagonye 17 days ago

'You will not blackmail me,' Ruto tells absentee landowners

President William Ruto has warned absentee landowners at the Coast against using their property claims to threaten the government over efforts to settle squatters.

By Fred Kagonye 22 days ago

Don't use Raila's remembrance to raise money, family warns

Raila Odinga’s anniversary: Official candle lighting in his memory to take place at Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo on October 14, led by Mama Ida, National Steering Committee says.

By Fred Kagonye 23 days ago

University students debate countering violent extremism

“Violent extremist groups are not recruiting the average youth, the want brilliant minds such as the ones we have in our universities,” he said.

By Fred Kagonye 22 days ago

EPRA, KETRACO and GDC get new bosses

New energy chiefs: Energy CS Wandayi appoints Edward Kinyua as EPRA DG, Tom Odhiambo and Stephen Kipsang as KETRACO and GDC CEOs, respectively.

By Fred Kagonye 24 days ago

Manda airstrip gets facelift ahead of Sh2 trillion oil refinery groundbreaking

The ceremony which will be graced by President William Ruto and Aliko Dangote will take place on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

By Fred Kagonye 25 days ago

Tributes pour in for VIP protection unit commandant Lazurus Opicho

Until his death, Opicho was the commandant VIP protection unit and Security of Government Buildings under the Administration Police.

By Fred Kagonye 24 days ago

I had never heard of Lamu before, Dangote says

He revealed that the location of the project was a discussion between Kenya’s Mombasa and Tanga in Tanzania before Lamu came into the picture.

By Fred Kagonye 24 days ago

Inside Ruto's bag of goodies in his coast tour

Ruto promised to have the road from Wundanyi town to the college tarmacked and ensure reliable access to water and electricity for the institution and the local community.

By Fred Kagonye 28 days ago

Not me: Senator Murango denies involvement in branded underwear

“Our client did not print, procure, buy, supply or distribute the underwear shown in the video,” the lawyers said.

By Fred Kagonye 29 days ago

Kanja orders crackdown on illicit brews, drugs

“Any commander whose area shall be found with persistent or rampant cases of illicit alcohol and drug abuse will be held personally responsible.”

By Fred Kagonye 29 days ago

DCI arrest police officer suspected of killing lawyer Kyalo Mbobu

DCI arrests Police Constable Julius Cheruiyot over alleged involvement in killing of lawyer Mbobu in Nairobi on September 9, 2025; recover suspected murder weapon.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Red Sea sovereign stake: Sudan in delimitation talks with Saudi Arabia amid Egyptian concerns

The two countries' foreign ministers signed the council's founding agreement in Riyadh on August 17, according to the Sudan News Agency reporting.

By Fred Kagonye 29 days ago

IPOA probing Dennis Osiemo's death at Narumoru Police Station

“IPOA conveys condolences to the family of the deceased and assures them that the matter is receiving the attention it so deserves.”

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago