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Tension has gripped Kasipul Constituency just days before the much-awaited Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party nominations. The race to fill the parliamentary seat, left vacant after the tragic death of the late MP Charles Ong’ondo Were on April 30, has taken a dramatic twist, with aspirants accusing the party of poor communication and possible plans to interfere with the process. On Monday, several candidates eyeing the seat voiced frustration, claiming that ODM’s unclear communication about the nomination exercise was suspicious and could be an early sign of rigging or undue influence from party insiders. One aspirant openly expressed doubt about…

LSK Demands Justice After Another Kenyan Dies in Police Custody The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has raised serious concerns following the suspicious death of a Kenyan man, Simon Warui, who lost his life while being held at the Central Police Station in Mombasa. In a statement released on Monday, LSK President Faith Odhiambo confirmed that the society had taken up the case and appointed a lawyer to represent Warui’s family. The advocate will be closely monitoring the investigations to ensure that the truth comes out and that any individuals found responsible for his death are brought to justice. According…

TSC Deregisters 15 Teachers, Warns Schools Against Hiring Them The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has officially deregistered 15 teachers over disciplinary violations, barring them from teaching in both public and private institutions across Kenya. In a gazette notice published on September 19, 2025, TSC Chief Executive Officer Eveleen Mitei confirmed that the affected teachers had been removed from the official Register of Teachers. She stressed that their deregistration means they cannot be employed to teach in any capacity unless the Commission itself grants explicit permission for reinstatement. Mitei further warned that schools found hiring or retaining any of the deregistered…

A well-known businessman from Makueni County, Dennis Kasyoki, tragically lost his life on Monday morning, September 22, following a deadly road accident along the busy Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. The crash occurred in the Athi River area of Machakos County after Kasyoki’s double-cabin pickup collided with a trailer that was transporting goods from Mombasa on its way to the Democratic Republic of Congo. How the Accident Happened Police reports indicate that the businessman had attempted to overtake the trailer but suddenly swerved back into his lane. This move left the heavy vehicle with little room to adjust, leading to the trailer ramming…

Nairobi Law Firm Puts 41 Cars on Auction Starting at Ksh131,000 A Nairobi-based law firm, Onyango and Tarus Advocates, has announced that 41 vehicles will be going under the hammer, with bidding prices starting from as low as Ksh131,000. The auction notice was published in a local daily on Monday, September 22, urging members of the public who are interested in owning a car through the sale to submit their bids before the deadline on September 30. The firm also emphasized that all the vehicles are available for viewing at different designated yards across the country so that buyers can…

Angry Residents Chase Away UDA MP Mary Wamaua in Murang’a Tension erupted on Monday afternoon in Kimorori Grounds, Kenol, Murang’a County, after angry residents chased away Maragua MP Mary Wamaua during a public event. In videos obtained by Newshub.co.ke, a visibly furious crowd could be seen shouting, waving hands, and charging towards the MP. Security officers, including a police officer, quickly surrounded her and guided her away from the charged atmosphere as residents continued to jeer. Residents Oppose Plans to Develop the Grounds The hostility was sparked by ongoing controversy over government plans to develop the Kimorori sports grounds. According…

Truck Drivers Demand Urgent Talks with President Ruto Kenya’s long-distance truck drivers and conductors have issued a strong appeal to President William Ruto, urging him to sit down with them for urgent roundtable talks to address what they describe as deep-rooted problems in the country’s transport sector. Through a hard-hitting open letter, the Long-Distance Drivers and Conductors Association accused successive governments of neglecting their welfare, overlooking the challenges they face, and failing to improve working conditions. They pointed out issues such as insecurity on the roads, poor pay, exploitation, lack of contracts, and constant harassment, which they say have made…

Ruto Criticises Global Leaders Over Failures in Haiti President William Ruto has strongly criticised the international community for failing to provide enough support for the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti. His remarks come as Kenya’s mandate in the troubled Caribbean nation is set to expire in less than two weeks. Speaking on Monday during the High-Level Meeting on Haiti in New York, Ruto cautioned that Kenya would only commit more personnel to the operation if the mission was guided by a clear mandate and backed by reliable resources guaranteed by the United Nations Security Council and other global…

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has for the first time shed light on the behind-the-scenes discussions that led him to reach a truce with President William Ruto during one of the most turbulent political moments in the country’s history. Speaking during an ODM Parliamentary Group meeting on Monday, September 22, Raila explained that he decided to engage with the Kenya Kwanza administration in order to safeguard peace and national stability. He said the country was facing dangerous levels of tension, and a consensus was the only way to prevent a total collapse. “About a year ago, we sat…

Govt to Arm Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs With Guns by December Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed that by the end of this year, all chiefs and assistant chiefs serving in areas prone to terror attacks will be armed with guns. This includes regions such as Mandera County, which has long struggled with insecurity due to its location along the borders of Ethiopia and Somalia. Murkomen made the announcement on Monday, September 22, during a Jukwaa la Usalama forum held in Mandera. He explained that the decision to arm local administrators is part of a broader strategy by the…