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Ruto Responds to Claims Linking Kenya to Sudan’s RSF President William Ruto has strongly denied allegations suggesting that his government is involved with Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The claims, which accuse Kenya of arms smuggling and supporting either side in Sudan’s ongoing conflict, have been dismissed by the President as false and politically motivated. The conflict in Sudan has significantly worsened the humanitarian crisis, drawing international attention, but Ruto emphasized that Kenya’s involvement has always been centered on promoting peace and dialogue in the region. Speaking in an interview with Al Jazeera, Ruto clarified that Kenya has maintained a…

Ruto Defends Police Shoot-to-Leg Orders, Says He Has No Regrets President William Ruto has firmly stated that he does not regret instructing the police to shoot protesters in the leg if they target key government installations. Speaking in an interview with Al Jazeera published on Sunday, Ruto described the directive as necessary to maintain law and order in the country. Ruto rejected claims that his government is using the police to suppress dissent, insisting that security agencies act within the boundaries of the law. “I do not regret those comments at all because the law allows the police to use…

One of the Kenyans who was released from Tanzania yesterday, after being detained on election day, October 29, has shared the terrifying experience he endured while in Tanzanian police custody. Frederick Obuya, a lawyer and tour company owner, spoke to the media on Sunday about the ordeal. He revealed that he was traveling to Zanzibar to explore potential business expansions for his company while also planning to celebrate his birthday when he was suddenly arrested. Obuya explained that after spending a few nights in custody, he approached a police officer to ask when he and fellow Kenyan detainee John Nderitu…

Kisii Senator Says He May Leave ODM if Matiang’i Advises Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has indicated that he might seriously consider leaving the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) if doing so would improve his chances of winning a seat in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a morning show on NTV on Monday, October 10, Onyonka stated that his support for Fred Matiang’i’s potential 2027 presidential bid could influence his political decisions, even if it means he has to join the Jubilee Party on Matiang’i’s advice. Onyonka explained that his history of moving between political parties has allowed him to survive…

The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has issued a warning to the public about a growing scam on WhatsApp targeting unsuspecting Kenyans. According to the service, fraudsters are exploiting the identity of the Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF), Alex Lemarkoko, to swindle people out of money. KFS revealed on social media that these scammers create WhatsApp accounts pretending to be CCF Lemarkoko. They often use his photo as the profile picture to appear legitimate and then approach individuals to demand money. “The public is warned to be cautious of scammers who contact people on WhatsApp using a profile photo of the…

Catholics Mourn the Death of Veteran Kakamega Bishop Emeritus Philip Sulumeti The Catholic community in Kenya is deeply mourning the death of Bishop Emeritus Rt. Rev. Philip Sulumeti, a respected and long-serving cleric who led the Kakamega Diocese for many years. The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) confirmed that Bishop Sulumeti passed away while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Nairobi. In their statement, the bishops described him as a humble servant of God who devoted his life to spreading the gospel and guiding the faithful. “We join the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega and the entire Church in Kenya…

High Court Halts Police Recruitment Exercise Across Kenya The High Court has temporarily stopped the much-anticipated recruitment of 10,000 police constables by the National Police Service (NPS). In a ruling made on Monday, November 10, Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued a conservatory order suspending the entire process until a case challenging the recruitment is fully heard and decided. “Pending the hearing and determination of the petitioner’s application, a conservatory order is hereby issued suspending the Notice of Recruitment of Police Constables/Officers issued on November 4, 2025,” Justice Mwamuye stated in her order. The ruling was delivered at the Milimani Law Courts…

Ruto Appoints Dr. Charles Olang’o Onudi as New Chairperson of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital President William Ruto has made a new appointment to the government, naming Dr. Charles Olang’o Onudi as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH). The announcement was made through a gazette notice dated November 7, 2025. According to the notice, Dr. Onudi will serve in this role for a period of three years. His appointment is based on the provisions of the State Corporations Act (Cap. 446), which gives the President the power to appoint chairpersons of state institutions. “In…

Popular Gospel Musician Betty Bayo Dies After Long Battle with Cancer Kenya’s gospel music industry is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved voices, Beatrice Wairimu Mbugua, popularly known as Betty Bayo, who passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, after a long and painful battle with cancer. The heartbreaking news was confirmed by her former partner, Pastor Victor Mwangi Kanyari, with whom she shared two children. According to sources close to the family, Pastor Kanyari and his team rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital, where the gospel artist had been undergoing treatment before she breathed her last. Sharing…

President William Ruto has suffered a major setback after the High Court quashed his Executive Order No. 3 of 2024, which aimed to introduce new rules for managing State corporations. The ruling, delivered by Justice Chacha Mwita, marked a serious defeat for the Executive’s efforts to tighten control over governance, staffing, and operations within parastatals. In his decision, Justice Mwita declared that the President’s order went against Article 234(2) of Kenya’s Constitution. This Article gives the Public Service Commission (PSC) the sole authority to manage human resources in the public service. The court stressed that any law or executive action…