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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has come out strongly in support of President William Ruto, firmly rejecting claims of an alleged coup attempt. This comes after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua fired back at President Ruto following the head of state’s remarks warning against efforts to topple his government. In a firm statement, the party’s Head of Digital Communication, Antonellah Kakuko, made it clear that President Ruto will only leave office if he loses in the upcoming 2027 general elections. She emphasised that Kenya is a democratic nation where leadership is determined through the ballot and not by unconstitutional…

The National Youth Service (NYS) has strongly denied allegations that its vehicles were used to transport individuals who took part in criminal activities during the recent Saba Saba protests held in Naivasha. In an official statement, the NYS dismissed the claims circulating on social media as completely false, misleading, and without any factual basis. The agency made it clear that none of its vehicles were involved in any way during the events in question. The accusations, which have been widely shared across social media platforms and picked up by some news outlets, alleged that NYS buses were seen transporting people…

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has dismissed suggestions that he is planning to introduce a motion in Parliament to impeach President William Ruto. Responding through his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Babu Owino addressed a Kenyan who questioned his commitment to removing the president from office. The user pointed out that the MP is often seen leading protests against Ruto but has not taken the parliamentary route of initiating impeachment. “I often see Babu Owino at demonstrations. If he truly wants Ruto to leave office, why hasn’t he tabled an impeachment motion in Parliament?” the user asked. Babu Owino was…

Gachagua Denies Claims of Plotting to Overthrow Ruto’s Government Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has firmly denied allegations made by President William Ruto that there are efforts underway to remove his government through a series of nationwide demonstrations. Speaking during a press briefing on Wednesday, July 8, Gachagua dismissed the President’s claims and clarified that any political movement pushing for change was doing so within the limits of the law. He stressed that no one is interested in overthrowing the government illegally, and any attempt to unseat Ruto would only happen through the ballot box. “We want to make it…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made shocking claims that a special squad made up of armed and masked men was sent by the government during the recent Saba Saba Day protests. According to him, the squad moved around in a convoy of unmarked Subaru vehicles and was responsible for opening fire on protesters in areas such as Kiserian, Ngong, and Kitengela. He said the group operates under the National Intelligence Service (NIS), which is currently headed by Noordin Haji. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, Gachagua referred to the group as a “killer squad” and claimed it…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has come out strongly, saying he is not shaken by threats of arrest allegedly coming from President William Ruto’s administration. Gachagua made the remarks just hours before he was scheduled to travel abroad on the night of Tuesday, July 9, for an extended trip to the United States. While addressing the media during a press conference on Wednesday, July 9, Gachagua alleged that some individuals close to President Ruto had issued threats through his inner circle. According to him, these individuals warned that there were plans to block him from boarding his flight for the…

A large crowd caused heavy traffic and raised tension along the busy Jogoo Road in Nairobi on Wednesday, July 9, as they marched toward the city centre. The group, believed to be made up of supporters of former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga, disrupted normal flow of traffic and drew the attention of both motorists and residents. Reports indicate that the group had earlier gathered at the Makadara Law Courts, where a session related to Maina Njenga’s ongoing criminal case was scheduled. The court appearance drew a significant number of followers who later began marching from the court area. They chanted…

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has strongly criticized Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya for what he described as divisive and self-centered comments about the marginalization of the Luhya community in national affairs. In a detailed post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, July 9, Salasya accused Natembeya of neglecting the people of Trans Nzoia and instead using his political influence for personal gain. According to Salasya, the governor is more interested in advancing his political ambitions than addressing the real problems facing his constituents. Salasya was reacting to a video clip from Natembeya’s recent interview on Spice…

The story of former Ruaraka Police Station Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Nahashon Mutua, who is now serving a life sentence at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison, stands out as one of the most tragic and revealing cases of police brutality in Kenya. In 2013, a man named Martin Koome was arrested following a domestic disagreement and taken to Ruaraka Police Station. Instead of being treated fairly and protected under the law, Koome was subjected to horrifying torture while in police custody. Reports later revealed that Mutua was directly responsible for this brutal treatment. Koome was beaten severely using a metal pipe…

President William Ruto is facing increasing pressure to personally step in and lead a national dialogue focused on justice and reform, following a surge in deaths and reported abuses tied to the ongoing anti-government protests. On Wednesday, July 9, the Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA) urged the President to listen to the people’s concerns and take immediate action. The group warned that if the widening gap between law enforcement and the public is not urgently bridged, it could push the country further into unrest. “The pain and frustration in the country are undeniable,” FIDA stated. “The growing mistrust…