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IG Kanja Orders Investigation Into Violent Arrest of Disabled Protester Following Public Outrage Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered an immediate investigation into the violent arrest of a physically challenged protester in Nakuru after a disturbing video of the incident sparked widespread anger among Kenyans. In a statement released on Friday, June 26, the National Police Service (NPS) strongly condemned the actions of the officers involved, saying the conduct seen in the viral video appeared to go against the Service’s Standard Operating Procedures and the professional standards expected of police officers while carrying out their duties. The police…

President William Ruto has appointed former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi as the new Non-Executive Chairperson of the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK), where he will serve a three-year term. According to a government notice obtained by Newshub.co.ke, the President also reappointed former Tigania East Member of Parliament Joseph Muthuri as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS). Muthuri will continue serving in the position for another three years. The appointments, which were made on Friday, June 26, 2026, take immediate effect for Kiraitu Murungi, while Muthuri’s new term will officially begin on June 30, 2026. Both…

Former Half Marathon World Record Holder Kibiwott Kandie Handed Seven-Year Doping Ban Former half marathon world record holder Kibiwott Kandie has been banned from athletics for seven years after admitting to two serious anti-doping rule violations. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) confirmed that the 30-year-old Kenyan athlete refused to provide a doping sample and later attempted to interfere with the doping control process. According to a notice released by the AIU and seen by Newshub.co.ke on June 25, Kandie’s actions were considered major violations of anti-doping regulations, leading to one of the longest suspensions issued to a top Kenyan athlete…

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has strongly dismissed claims made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that a special police unit had been deployed to assassinate him. Murkomen described the allegations as politically motivated and accused Gachagua of making sensational statements to attract public attention whenever major national events occur. Speaking during a press briefing after issuing a security update on the June 25 nationwide demonstrations, Murkomen said the former Deputy President had developed a habit of turning issues of national concern into personal political narratives. According to the Interior CS, Gachagua’s claims that his life was in danger were…

Step-by-Step Guide to Downloading and Printing a Birth Certificate Online in Kenya Kenyans can now apply for, download, and print birth certificates online through the government’s eCitizen platform, eliminating the need to spend hours queuing at Civil Registration offices. The new digital system is expected to make the process of obtaining one of the country’s most important legal documents much faster, easier, and more convenient. The latest changes form part of the government’s ongoing efforts to digitise public services and improve access to essential documents for millions of citizens. By moving more services online, authorities hope to reduce paperwork, cut…

Ruto Leaves for Madagascar as June Foreign Trips Continue President William Ruto has travelled to Madagascar for an official State visit, only a few days after returning to Kenya from a five-day tour of Europe that ended with his participation in the G7 Summit in France. Newshub.co.ke has established that the President is accompanied by several Cabinet Secretaries as Kenya seeks to strengthen its diplomatic and economic relationship with the Indian Ocean island nation. The visit is expected to open new opportunities for cooperation in key sectors and deepen the partnership between the two countries. Among the senior government officials…

TSC Announces Salary Increase for Teachers Starting in July Teachers across Kenya are set to enjoy higher salaries beginning next month after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) confirmed that the government has approved additional funding to improve teachers’ pay. Speaking on Friday, June 26, during the closing ceremony of the 49th Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) Annual National Conference held in Mombasa, TSC Chairperson Jamleck Muturi announced that the salary increase will officially take effect in July. Muturi revealed that the National Treasury has allocated Ksh8.4 billion to support the salary adjustment, assuring teachers that the commission is fully…

IG Kanja Faces Possible Six-Month Jail Term Over Nairobi Roadblocks Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja is at the center of fresh legal trouble after the Katiba Institute moved to court, accusing the National Police Service (NPS) of disobeying High Court orders by erecting roadblocks across Nairobi during the June 25 Gen Z anniversary protests. In court documents filed on Friday, June 26, the rights lobby is asking the High Court to hold Kanja personally responsible for what it describes as a deliberate violation of conservatory orders that barred police from setting up roadblocks on public roads without first giving…

Suluhu Questions Ruto Over Dangote-Backed Oil Refinery Plan in Tanzania Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has publicly questioned Kenyan President William Ruto over the proposed construction of a major oil refinery in Tanga, revealing that her government had not officially approved or even discussed the project before it was announced in Kenya. The issue emerged after President Ruto and Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote spoke about plans to establish a large regional oil refinery in Tanga during an investment conference held in Nairobi last month. The announcement attracted significant attention across East Africa because the project is expected to involve several…

The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has now clarified how companies and organisations across the country are expected to implement the salary adjustments announced by President William Ruto during the Labour Day celebrations. Speaking on Monday, May 4, FKE Chief Executive Officer Jacqueline Mugo explained that employers will mainly focus on adjusting the statutory minimum wage and not all salaries across every level of employment, as many workers had expected after the President’s announcement. According to Mugo, employers will review workers’ payslips strictly in line with the laws and regulations that govern minimum wages in Kenya. She stressed that the…