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A dramatic scene unfolded on the night of Tuesday, August 19, 2025, when an angry crowd apprehended a man who allegedly posed as a police officer and was seen assaulting a young boy. The incident, captured on video and shared widely online, shows the suspect wearing what looked like a police uniform. Members of the public claimed they spotted him roughing up the boy. Concerned citizens quickly surrounded the man and demanded that he rush the young boy to the hospital for treatment. In footage reviewed by Newshub.co.ke, the crowd can be heard shouting at the suspect as he tries…

No Life Should Be Cut Short Senselessly: Orengo Deeply Saddened by the Death of Former County Clerk Siaya Governor James Orengo has called for a quick and comprehensive investigation into the shocking death of Felix Isaac Olwero, who previously served as the Clerk of the Siaya County Assembly. Olwero was reportedly shot dead by police officers outside his own establishment, Whitehouse Resort in Seme, Kisumu County, during the early morning hours of Monday, August 18. The shooting is believed to have resulted from a case of mistaken identity. According to details from a police report filed at Kombewa Police Station,…

Ruto Seeks Big Changes in Kenya’s Health System President William Ruto is pushing for major improvements in Kenya’s healthcare sector, and he is now looking to Japan for support. Speaking on Wednesday, August 20, during the Kenya Investment Forum in Yokohama, Japan, the president asked the Japanese government to partner with Kenya and help boost the country’s universal health coverage plan. Ruto emphasized that Kenya wants collaboration with Japan especially in improving diagnostics, research, and technology to help manage diseases better in the country. He also said that using advanced technology could help eliminate wastage and increase efficiency in how…

In a major setback for President William Ruto, the High Court has stopped the rollout of his newly announced multi-agency team intended to fight corruption. On Wednesday morning, Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued a conservatory order temporarily suspending the implementation of the President’s directive. This decision remains in place until the court hears and decides on a petition challenging the legality of the task force. “Pending the inter-partes hearing and determination of the applicants’ notice of motion, a conservatory order be and is hereby issued staying the operation and implementation of the Presidential Proclamation on the Establishment of the Multi-Agency Team…

Cryptocurrency lending has become one of the most popular services in the crypto industry. It allows people to borrow and lend crypto assets without going through banks. Today, a new type of blockchain design known as modular Layer 1 chains, like Celestia and Monad, is changing how crypto lending platforms are built. Unlike traditional Layer 1 blockchains such as Ethereum or Solana, these modular chains focus on doing one job exceptionally well — making the entire system faster, more flexible, and cheaper for developers. In this article, we will explain how crypto lending works, why modular chains are important, and…

A modular blockchain is a modern type of blockchain architecture. Unlike traditional blockchains that do everything in one place, a modular blockchain breaks the system into different specialized layers. This separation helps improve speed, efficiency, and scalability. What Are Monolithic Blockchains? Traditionally, popular blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum handle everything in one place. These blockchains are called Monolithic blockchains, and they must perform four main functions all at once: As monolithic blockchains grow, the amount of data increases, making the system slower and more expensive to use. As a result, innovation becomes difficult. Modular blockchains aim to fix these issues.…

Crypto lending platforms are currently going through a major shift worldwide due to new regulations — especially in Europe with MiCA, and in other leading economies like the United States. MiCA and the European Market MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) is a new law in the EU that sets tough rules for crypto companies. It treats crypto lending services as financial institutions. This means that platforms offering loans or interest on crypto must get a license, keep enough capital, protect consumers, and follow strict transparency standards. However, regulated platforms are gaining trust from institutional investors. Banks and big financial companies…

President Ruto Faces Censure Motion After Explosive Remarks Accusing MPs of Bribery President William Ruto’s fierce outburst against Members of Parliament has triggered a major political storm, leading to a fresh censure motion tabled in Parliament seeking to impeach him for attacking legislators and calling them corrupt. During a tense political gathering held in Karen, President Ruto openly accused MPs of corruption, claiming that some lawmakers demanded up to KSh 10 million in bribes to pass key legislation including the Anti-Money Laundering Bill. He further described parliamentary committee sessions as lawless marketplaces where money exchanges hands like in an open-air…

Ruto Forms Powerful New Anti-Corruption Team: Full Details President William Ruto has introduced a new powerful multi-agency team aimed at strengthening the country’s fight against corruption. This announcement was made on Tuesday, just a day after he issued a serious warning to Members of Parliament accused of accepting bribes and engaging in unethical conduct. The new unit, officially named the Multi-Agency Team on War Against Graft (MAT), has been formed to improve coordination and boost cooperation among government bodies involved in fighting corruption, economic crimes, and other related offenses. Who Will Lead the Team? The MAT will be chaired directly…

Peter Ayiro, a long-serving teacher at Alliance Girls’ High School, has officially resigned after being named in serious grooming allegations involving students at the school. In a resignation letter seen by Newshub.co.ke, Ayiro addressed the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and stated that his resignation should take effect immediately.“I hereby tender my resignation from the Teachers Service Commission, effective immediately under the terms and conditions of service,” he said, bringing his teaching career to an abrupt end. Ayiro, who taught German and also served as the Christian Union (CU) patron at the renowned institution, came under fire in July when shocking…