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Manyatta Member of Parliament, Gitonga Mukunji, has spoken out for the first time following his arrest on Monday, July 7, during the Saba Saba Day demonstrations. Mukunji believes that his arrest is part of an ongoing effort by the government to silence him through intimidation. Reports indicate that the MP was taken into custody over claims of inciting violence during the widespread protests that took place across the country. However, while addressing the media outside Kahawa Law Courts on Tuesday, July 8, Mukunji strongly dismissed the allegations, stating that the charges brought against him lack the strength or evidence needed…

The world of crypto is constantly evolving, and one of the most exciting developments is the use of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) as collateral for loans. While NFTs started as digital art and collectibles, they are now becoming powerful financial tools. Today, more people are using their high-value NFTs to secure large crypto loans without selling their digital assets. What Are NFTs? NFTs are unique digital tokens stored on a blockchain. Each NFT is different and can represent digital art, music, in-game items, virtual real estate, and much more. Unlike cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum, which are interchangeable, each NFT has…

The United Nations Human Rights Commission has made an urgent appeal to President William Ruto’s government, demanding swift and thorough investigations into the deaths of 11 Kenyans who were killed during the Saba Saba Day protests held on July 7. In a strongly worded statement released on Tuesday afternoon, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, described the killings as “deeply troubling,” especially since they occurred less than two weeks after 11 other protesters reportedly lost their lives during similar demonstrations on June 25. Türk raised serious concerns about the tactics used by police during the protests, including…

Grade 7 Girl Killed by Stray Bullet During Saba Saba Protests in Kiambu The nation is mourning the tragic loss of 12-year-old Bridget Njoki Wainaina, a Grade 7 pupil who died after being hit by a stray bullet during the Saba Saba demonstrations on July 7. The incident happened inside her family’s home in Ndumberi, Kiambu County. Bridget had stayed home from school that day due to safety concerns raised by the ongoing protests. Sadly, even while inside the safety of her house, a bullet fired by police officers found its way in and struck her, cutting her life short.…

Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome, through the National Police Service (NPS), has appealed to Kenyans to help identify criminal groups that hijacked the Saba Saba Day demonstrations and took advantage of the protests to loot and cause destruction. According to the police, at least 11 people lost their lives during the chaotic protests. The demonstrations also left 52 police officers and 11 civilians nursing injuries. In addition, 12 police vehicles were damaged, alongside three government vehicles and four private cars owned by civilians. Police further confirmed that 567 individuals were arrested in connection with the unrest. Police spokesperson Muchiri…

MP Linked to Former DP Gachagua Arrested During Saba Saba Protests Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji has been arrested, the National Police Service (NPS) has officially confirmed. In a statement released on Monday, July 7, during an update on the Saba Saba protests, the NPS confirmed Mukunji’s arrest but did not provide details on the exact location where he was being detained. Mukunji, who is a known ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, is believed to have been arrested over allegations of inciting violence during the Saba Saba Day demonstrations. One of Gachagua’s lawyers, Ndegwa Njiru, disclosed that…

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has finally spoken after the chaos, deaths, and widespread looting that occurred during the Saba Saba Day protests held on Monday, July 7. In a detailed statement, Murkomen defended the decision by police to block several major roads in and out of Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD), saying the move was aimed at protecting lives and safeguarding property. According to the CS, the increased police presence and roadblocks were part of broader security measures meant to prevent the kind of destruction witnessed in previous protests. He acknowledged that while these measures caused a lot of…

President William Ruto on Tuesday presented Kenya’s most prestigious state award, the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (CGH), to former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. The honour was given in recognition of Ban’s outstanding leadership and global service throughout his diplomatic career. The Order of the Golden Heart (CGH) is the highest civilian award in Kenya and is normally reserved for Heads of State, distinguished international diplomats, and individuals who have made exceptional contributions either to the nation or to humanity as a whole. The award represents Kenya’s deepest gratitude for significant and positive influence both locally…

Ten Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) in Nyamira County are on the verge of suspension and possibly losing their positions after a hard-hitting report by the Powers and Privileges Committee. The report accuses the MCAs of missing eight consecutive sittings without valid reasons and alleges a pattern of misconduct and indiscipline. County Assembly Speaker Thadaus Nyabaro presented the report, highlighting that the affected members had violated the assembly’s Standing Orders. He pointed out that such long periods of absenteeism seriously weaken the legislative process and fail the citizens the MCAs were elected or nominated to serve. “The Commission on…

There is growing anger among Kenyans after three individuals were reportedly arrested for taking a dead body to the Juja Police Station. The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has now stepped in to investigate the incident. Speaking on Monday, LSK President Faith Odhiambo confirmed that the society is closely following the matter. She revealed that a special team has already been assigned to look into the case after the three individuals reached out through a message on social media. “We are aware of the situation and have put together a team to follow up on the matter. We will share…