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Kenyan Activist Bob Njagi Speaks Out After Being Held in Uganda’s ‘Fridge’ Detention Kenyan activist Bob Njagi, who was detained together with Nicholas Oyoo in Uganda for 38 days, has finally opened up about their harrowing experience and the mysterious “fridge” where they were allegedly held. While addressing journalists on Wednesday, Njagi revealed that the so-called “fridge,” which President Yoweri Museveni himself acknowledged, was located at a Special Forces Command Centre in Uganda. According to Njagi, this was one of several secret detention facilities where hundreds of Ugandans have reportedly been held without any formal charges or trials. Njagi described…

Police Reject Proposed Law That Could Force IG Douglas Kanja Out of Office The National Police Service (NPS) has strongly opposed a proposed law that seeks to set a retirement age and term limit for the Inspector General (IG) of Police and his deputies. During a session with the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security on Tuesday, the NPS Director of Legal Affairs, Amos Obuga, said that the performance and leadership of an Inspector General should not be judged by age. Instead, he argued that factors such as competence, experience, and institutional knowledge should determine whether an IG…

Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has finally spoken out following former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s stern warning to party members against attacking Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. During an interview on TV47 on Tuesday evening, Kioni clarified that Uhuru’s remarks during the recent Jubilee Party meeting were not meant to silence anyone but rather to emphasize the importance of proper and coordinated communication within the party. According to Kioni, the former President’s message was simply a reminder that party communication should be structured and channeled through one designated spokesperson to maintain order and clarity. “What the former President meant was that…

Chaos as Goons Attack Opposition Rally in Gilgil, Residents Flee for Safety Tension and confusion rocked Gilgil town in Nakuru County on Tuesday afternoon after a group of suspected hired goons stormed a United Opposition rally, forcing residents to flee for safety. The event, which had attracted hundreds of supporters, quickly turned chaotic as violence broke out in the middle of speeches. The rally was being led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who was accompanied by other key opposition figures, including Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-Kenya Party leader Eugene Wamalwa. The leaders had gathered to mobilize public…

MP Dies After Short Illness​​ MP Mohamed Tubi Bidu Dies After a Short Illness Isiolo South Member of Parliament, Mohamed Tubi Bidu, has passed away after a short illness. The sad news has left many Kenyans in shock, especially his family, friends, and constituents who deeply admired his service and dedication. According to reports, the legislator died on Wednesday evening while receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital. Medical sources confirmed that he had been unwell for a short period before his sudden passing. Before his untimely death, Hon. Tubi was serving his first term in the National Assembly. He was a…

President Ruto to Deliver State of the Nation Address Next Week President William Ruto is set to deliver the much-anticipated State of the Nation Address before a joint sitting of Parliament next week. The announcement was made official through a joint notice issued by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. According to the notice, the special sitting will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. in the National Assembly Chamber, Main Parliament Buildings, Nairobi. The session has been convened following a formal communication from President Ruto confirming his…

Kuria Alleges Ksh10 Million UDA-Linked Plot to Disrupt Gachagua’s Campaign Tour Chama Cha Kazi (CCK) Party Leader Moses Kuria has made serious claims that a plan is underway to disrupt Democracy for Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua’s upcoming campaign tour. According to Kuria, the alleged plot involves individuals linked to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) who intend to stage chaos during Gachagua’s political rally over a supposed Ksh10 million debt. In a statement shared on Tuesday evening, Kuria said that some UDA members were planning to disguise themselves as CCK supporters and attend Gachagua’s events wearing CCK uniforms. Their goal,…

Ferdinand Waititu Faces New Criminal Charges While Serving Jail Term Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu’s legal troubles seem far from over, as he now faces a new set of criminal charges even while behind bars. On Tuesday, November 11, the once-powerful county boss was hit with fresh charges, adding to his long list of court battles. Waititu, who is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence for corruption-related offences, was charged over statements he allegedly made during a public rally at Ruiru Stadium in Kiambu County on September 29, 2024. Prosecutors claim that his remarks during the event were provocative and…

Mixed Reactions as Ruto’s Security Team Roughly Seizes Woman’s Phone During Nairobi Event A video showing President William Ruto’s security team roughly taking away a woman’s phone during a trade fair at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi has caused an uproar online, drawing mixed reactions from Kenyans. The viral footage captured the President touring an exhibition booth set up by a group from Rwanda. In the clip, Ruto can be seen interacting with one of the women at the stand, while another woman nearby recorded the exchange using her phone. However, moments later, a male security officer swiftly approached the woman…

Ruto Issues Update on Ksh50,000 Grants for Kenyans President William Ruto has announced that his government will begin disbursing another round of Ksh4.4 billion to beneficiaries of the NYOTA grant programme starting next week. Speaking on Tuesday, November 11, during the 25th East African Community (EAC) MSMEs Trade Fair held at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, President Ruto revealed that preparations were ongoing for the next phase of training and disbursement. He explained that the remaining applicants would undergo training beginning this Friday, after which the funds would be released. “We started that process last week, and I want to confirm…