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IG Kanja Speaks on Claims of Plans to Arrest Gachagua Upon Arrival The National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed claims that it intends to arrest Rigathi Gachagua, the leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), when he lands in Kenya. Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday morning, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja clarified that Gachagua’s return to the country was not an unusual matter. He explained that his arrival would be treated in the same way as that of any other Kenyan citizen coming back home. Kanja assured Kenyans that there was no cause for alarm,…

The political drama in Isiolo has reached explosive levels, with Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) taking their fight against Governor Abdi Guyo to the next stage. After successfully impeaching the governor over corruption and abuse of office, the ward representatives now accuse him of bribing senators with KSh150 million to save himself from being removed. According to the MCAs, the governor panicked after being impeached and rushed to secure his seat by dishing out millions to senators in Nairobi. They insist that the money was meant to influence the final decision of the Senate, which later overturned the impeachment.…

Boda Boda Rider Heartbroken as Wife Dies in Guest House with Another Man A boda boda rider has been left devastated after the sudden and painful death of his wife, Paulina, who reportedly passed away inside a guest house after sneaking out to meet another man. According to the heartbroken rider, Paulina left their home secretly at around 10 p.m. a few days ago. She went out for what turned out to be her last meeting with her lover at a nearby lodging. The boda boda man, who returned home later that night, was shocked to find his children all…

CS Murkomen Joins CHAN Banter, Congratulates Kenyans Who Bought Tanzanian Tickets Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has become the latest prominent figure to join the playful football banter between Kenya and Tanzania ahead of the quarter-finals of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The rivalry between the two countries has been growing louder on social media for days, especially after both co-host nations successfully secured their spots in the last eight, alongside neighbors Uganda. The excitement has created a regional buzz, mixing both sporting pride and friendly competition. Kenya is scheduled to face Madagascar on Friday at Kasarani Stadium, with…

Kenya Power Schedules Electricity Blackout in Seven Counties on Thursday, August 21 The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has informed customers in seven counties that they should expect power interruptions on Thursday, August 21, 2025, as the company carries out planned system maintenance. According to the notice issued by the utility firm, the interruptions will last for up to 10 hours, beginning as early as 7:00 am in some areas and running until around 5:00 pm. Kenya Power explained that the temporary disconnection of electricity is necessary to allow engineers to maintain and upgrade parts of the power system…

Klinzy Barasa: Officer Accused of Killing Mask Seller Seeks Bail, Says Wife Threatens to Leave Police Constable Klinzy Barasa, who is facing murder charges for allegedly shooting a mask vendor, has applied for bail, claiming his continued detention is tearing apart his family. The officer said that since his arrest, his wife has been under unbearable pressure, his children have been missing school, and his sick mother has been left without support. Barasa’s application has now created a heated legal battle between his lawyers, who argue he deserves temporary freedom, and the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA), which insists he…

IEBC Dismisses Fake Memo on Dissolving Parliament Amid Corruption Row The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has come out strongly to dismiss a fake memo that claimed there were ongoing proceedings at the Supreme Court seeking to dissolve Parliament. On Wednesday, the commission used its official social media pages to warn the public against sharing or believing the fabricated press release. IEBC clarified that the memo circulating online was pure misinformation and urged Kenyans to treat it as fake news. The false notice had suggested that if the Chief Justice advised President William Ruto to dissolve Parliament, IEBC would…

Sifuna Hits Back at Makau Mutua Over Calls to Resign as ODM Secretary-General Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna on Wednesday, August 20, strongly responded to Professor Makau Mutua after the legal scholar publicly suggested that he should resign from his role as the Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). The heated exchange began on social media when Makau Mutua, a close ally of ODM leader Raila Odinga, claimed that Sifuna’s position in the party had become “untenable.” Mutua argued that the most principled thing for Sifuna to do was to step down. “My good learned friend and Senator Edwin Sifuna…

Tension is rising ahead of the much-anticipated return of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, after a section of Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) supporters declared that they would strip in protest if he is arrested upon arrival. Gachagua, who has been in the United States for nearly two months, is expected back in the country this week, and his loyal supporters in Embu have already issued strong warnings to the government against what they term as political intimidation. Speaking during a heated press briefing on Wednesday, August 20, the group, led by vocal party supporter Beth Kariuki, said they would…

The government is considering a new plan that could see former councillors receive monthly cash payments under the Inua Jamii programme. The proposal, which was recently presented by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, seeks to include ex-councillors who served for less than 20 years in government but have not been compensated. Previously, there had been discussions about giving these leaders a one-off honorarium of Ksh200,000 as a form of appreciation for their service. However, according to Mbadi, that option is no longer legally possible. Instead, the Treasury is pushing for a more sustainable solution through the Inua Jamii programme, which…