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Top security officials have arrived in Rachuonyo, Homa Bay County, in preparation for the burial of Albert Ojwang, a teacher and blogger who died under controversial circumstances. Ojwang lost his life on June 7 while in custody at the Nairobi Central Police Station after being arrested in Homa Bay. The arrival of his body in his home village sparked serious unrest. On Thursday afternoon, angry mourners attacked and set fire to the Mawego Police Station. The violence prompted top security leaders from the Nyanza region, including Regional Commissioner Florence Mworia and Regional Police Commander Gisiri Nyamohanga, to visit the area…

Tragic School Bus Accident Claims Teacher’s Life, Injures Several Students in Mombasa A heartbreaking road accident on the evening of Thursday, July 3, has left the Mikindani Primary School community in mourning after one of their teachers tragically lost her life. The accident occurred in the Maasai area along the Taita Taveta-Mombasa highway in Mombasa County. The teacher was accompanying a group of students on their way back from a regional music and drama festival held at Kenyatta High School. They had proudly represented their school during the cultural event and were returning home when the tragic incident happened. The…

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i may face a huge obstacle in his bid for the presidency in the 2027 General Election, following serious accusations from Gem Member of Parliament Elisha Odhiambo. The MP has threatened to take legal action against Matiang’i, claiming he should be held responsible for a wave of extrajudicial killings that took place during his time in office. On Thursday, July 3, MP Odhiambo publicly accused Matiang’i of overseeing a brutal security regime that allegedly resulted in the disappearance and dumping of numerous tortured bodies in River Yala between 2021 and 2022. He argued that…

The Inspector General of Police, Japhet Koome Kanja, has come under growing criticism following the controversial handling of blogger Ndiangui Kinyagia’s case. On Thursday, July 3, People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua strongly condemned the National Police Service (NPS), accusing them of disobeying court orders by summoning Ndiangui to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters for questioning. Karua, a senior figure in the opposition, expressed concern over the timing of the police summons, pointing out that Ndiangui’s case is still pending in court. She stated that remarks made by Police Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga were inappropriate and could be…

ODM MP Reveals Alleged Plot Behind Mawego Police Station Fire Just hours after a group of enraged youths, carrying the body of the late teacher and social media activist Albert Ojwang, set parts of Mawego Police Station on fire, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has spoken out in defense of local residents. Kaluma distanced area youth from the incident, claiming those responsible were not from Homa Bay but had been brought in from elsewhere. Through a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday evening, the outspoken lawmaker alleged that the arson was not the work of local…

The National Police Service (NPS) has directed activist and blogger Ndiangui Kinyagia to report to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters, just hours after he reappeared in public. In an official statement released on Thursday evening, NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga asked Kinyagia to show up and give his side of the story by recording a statement. He confirmed that Kinyagia is now considered a person of interest in an ongoing police investigation. Nyaga also repeated the earlier position taken by the police, stating clearly that Kinyagia had not been arrested, nor was he in police custody during the time…

Ex-County Official Charged for Allegedly Torching MP Mutuse’s Hotel Former Machakos County Executive Committee member, Urbanus Wambua, has been summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over allegations that he was involved in the burning of a hotel owned by Kibwezi West Member of Parliament, Mwengi Mutuse. This follows claims that the arson attack may have been politically motivated, rather than just a random act of violence during the recent nationwide protests. The hotel, situated in Wote town, was among several buildings that were set on fire and destroyed during the mass demonstrations held on June 25. MP Mwengi…

Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has strongly criticized blogger Ndiangui Kinyangia for going into hiding and misleading the public, despite nationwide efforts to demand his release. Mwangi expressed his anger on X (formerly Twitter) just hours after Ndiangui’s family confirmed that he had deliberately gone underground to avoid arrest by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). The outspoken activist did not hold back, calling Ndiangui’s actions criminal and accusing him of deceiving a nation that had been praying for his safety. Mwangi also condemned the blogger’s family for failing to be honest with the public about his whereabouts while Kenyans rallied…

PHOTOS: A Look Inside the Newly Built House for Albert Ojwang’s Parents, Completed in Just Two Weeks The Homa Bay County Government has officially completed the construction of a brand new two-bedroom house for the father of the late Albert Ojwang, just a day before his burial. In a statement released on Thursday morning, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga said that even though Albert Ojwang is no longer alive, the dream he had of building a decent home for his parents had now come true. The house, which stands right next to Mzee Ojwang’s previous semi-permanent residence, has been beautifully…

High Court Bars Police from Arresting Activist Ndiangui Kinyagia The High Court has stopped the police from arresting popular blogger and activist Ndiangui Kinyagia—at least for the next two weeks. This decision comes after his family chose not to speak to the media about the controversial nature of his recent disappearance. During a court session held on Thursday, July 3, Justice Chacha Mwita granted an order that allows Ndiangui’s family to spend time with him. The court noted that he needs medical attention and that his loved ones deserve to hear directly from him about his sudden 13-day disappearance. As…