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Drama In Siaya As MP Rosa Akinyi Buyu Attacks Sen. Sifuna And Babu Owino Amid Oburu Odinga Roars There was drama in Siaya County after Gem MP Rosa Akinyi Buyu launched a fierce verbal attack on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino during a charged ODM gathering. The confrontation came just as Senator Oburu Odinga, elder brother to the late Raila Odinga, made bold statements revealing that Raila had wanted ODM to work closely with President William Ruto before his death. Buyu’s outburst, which took place before a crowd of ODM supporters, was seen as a…

Ruto Speaks Out After Court Stops Enforcement of New Cybercrime Law President William Ruto has finally spoken about the controversial amendments to the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act (2024), saying the changes were made to protect the interests of all Kenyans and not to target anyone unfairly. Speaking on Thursday, October 23, during the burial ceremony of Inspector General Douglas Kanja’s father, President Ruto accused some political leaders of spreading lies and creating unnecessary political tension over the new cybercrime amendments. Ruto clarified that the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act was not a new law, explaining that it was first…

Women’s World Marathon Record Holder Ruth Chepng’etich Handed Three-Year Ban Over Doping Violation World marathon record holder Ruth Chepng’etich has been suspended from athletics for three years after admitting to violating anti-doping rules. The decision was confirmed by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) in an official statement released on Thursday, October 23. According to the AIU, the 31-year-old Kenyan marathon star tested positive for the banned substance Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), a diuretic often used to hide the presence of other prohibited drugs. The positive sample was taken on March 14, and subsequent investigations revealed traces of HCTZ in her urine. “The…

Veteran Journalist and Former State House MC Sammy Lui Passes Away Kenya has lost one of its most respected and familiar voices in broadcasting, veteran journalist and State House Master of Ceremonies, Sammy Lui Wang’ondu. The renowned KBC and KTN broadcaster passed away at his home in Subukia, Nakuru County, marking the end of a remarkable era in Kenyan media. His death was confirmed on the afternoon of Thursday, October 23, by his son Chris Wang’ondu, although the exact cause of his passing has not yet been disclosed to the public. According to early reports, Lui breathed his last quietly…

Over the past week, Kenyans on social media have been discussing a series of new bills that President William Ruto signed into law on Wednesday, October 15. Among these, the one that has sparked the most public debate is the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024. This law updates the original Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, Cap 79C, with new provisions aimed at tackling the misuse of digital platforms. One of the major changes is that it now prohibits the use of electronic media to promote terrorism, violent extremism, and dangerous cult or religious practices. The amendment, first introduced…

Blow to Ruto as Cybercrime Law Faces Legal Challenge in Court President William Ruto’s administration has suffered a major setback after the newly enacted Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024 was taken to court for allegedly violating the Constitution. The controversial law, which the President signed on October 15, 2025, is now being challenged at the Milimani Law Courts through a petition filed by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and former presidential aspirant Reuben Kigame. Constitutional Concerns In their petition, the human rights body and Mr. Kigame argue that the amended cybercrime law breaches several key provisions of…

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has officially resigned from his position as the Vice Chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG) following intense public outrage over controversial remarks he made about the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. His resignation was announced just hours after the CoG, led by Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi, called for an emergency meeting to discuss possible disciplinary action against him. In a heartfelt statement released on Wednesday, Governor Kahiga expressed deep remorse and apologised to the family of Raila Odinga, members of the ODM party, and Kenyans in general. He said he regretted that his…

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has officially dismissed claims that it summoned Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga over controversial remarks he allegedly made regarding the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. In a statement shared on Wednesday afternoon, the commission disowned a letter that had been widely circulated online, labeling it as fake news. The viral letter claimed that Governor Kahiga had been summoned to appear before the NCIC for making divisive and ethnically charged statements, which allegedly appeared to celebrate Raila Odinga’s death. According to the fake document, which was purportedly signed by NCIC Chairperson Samuel Kobia, Kahiga’s…

Fate of 10,000 Police Recruits Takes New Twist as AG and IG Join Legal Battle The recruitment of 10,000 new police officers has taken an unexpected turn after Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Attorney General Dorcas Oduor joined a petition challenging the entire process. The two senior officials backed a petition filed by former Member of Parliament Harun Mwau, who questioned the legality of the National Police Service Commission’s (NPSC) role in the recruitment exercise. According to Mwau, the power to hire police officers lies strictly with the Inspector General (IG) and not with the Commission. Mwau argued…

Protests Erupt After KDF Allegedly Kills Two Police Reservists in Turkana South Tension has gripped Kaputir in Turkana South after angry residents took to the streets to protest the alleged killing of two National Police Reservists (NPRs) by members of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). The two NPR officers were reportedly shot dead on Wednesday, October 22, under unclear circumstances. The following day, October 23, outraged locals flooded the streets, demanding justice and the arrest of the soldiers believed to be behind the killings. According to witnesses, the protesters blocked the busy Kaputir–Kapenguria Road using large stones and burning tires,…