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President William Ruto has donated Ksh1 million to the family of Boniface Kariuki, a mask vendor who was shot during the anti-government protests held on June 17. Kariuki tragically passed away on July 1 after spending nearly two weeks in intensive care. The donation was delivered to the grieving family on July 2 by Kangema MP Peter Irungu Kihungi, who visited the home to express his condolences on behalf of the Head of State. “President William Samoei Ruto sends his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Boniface Kariuki. He has also offered Ksh1 million to help the family…

Police Warn Ahead of Saba Saba Day Protests, Urge Peace and Legal Compliance The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a warning ahead of the anticipated Saba Saba Day protests scheduled for Monday, July 7. Police Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga has stated that, as of now, the police have not received any formal communication regarding the planned demonstrations. Speaking during a Thursday morning interview on Citizen TV, Nyaga clarified that no official notification had been submitted to the police by any group or individual regarding the upcoming protests. He emphasized that while Kenyans have a constitutional right to demonstrate, it is…

Public Outcry as Photo of AG Dorcas Oduor Bowing to President Ruto Goes Viral A recent photo showing Attorney General Dorcas Oduor curtsying before President William Ruto has sparked a major public debate, with some Kenyans expressing disappointment while others defended her actions as cultural respect. The picture, whose date is unclear, has ignited a storm online, drawing strong reactions, especially from former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi. Muturi, who also previously served as Attorney General before being moved to the Ministry of Public Service, criticized Oduor’s gesture. In a statement released on July 3, he said he found…

Former National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) CEO Geoffrey Mwangi has spoken out strongly against what he describes as a political witch hunt, following a tense interrogation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers. Mwangi explained that on Monday, July 1, he received a phone call from the DCI office in Nakuru, summoning him to appear at their offices on Thursday, July 3. Respecting the summons, he presented himself and was subjected to hours of questioning. The former CEO was interrogated over claims that he played a major role in organizing the unrest that erupted in Nakuru during the anti-government…

Youths Carry Albert Ojwang’s Body and Torch Police Station in Homa Bay A group of enraged youths in Homa Bay caused chaos today after they carried the body of Albert Ojwang to Mawego Police Station — the same place where he was first detained by police following his arrest on June 7. In a video seen by Newshub.co.ke, a massive crowd was seen running through the streets while a few individuals at the front hoisted the coffin above their heads. The body had just arrived from Nairobi, and the group was singing mourning songs as they headed towards the police…

Police Boss Reveals Businessmen Hired Goons During Protests in Nairobi Police Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga has pointed fingers at a group of Nairobi businessmen, accusing them of hiring goons to interfere with peaceful demonstrations that took place on June 17. The protests were held in honour of the late teacher Albert Ojwang, but according to Nyaga, the situation was disrupted by young men allegedly recruited by traders to guard their shops from possible looting. Speaking during a live interview on Citizen TV on Thursday morning, Nyaga strongly criticized the act of hiring goons, describing it as illegal and a violation of…

Outspoken lawyer and political activist Miguna Miguna is set to appear on Citizen TV for what many believe will be a fiery and revealing interview. This follows Citizen TV’s approval of a formal written request made by Miguna himself. Miguna had written to the station on Wednesday, July 2, asking for an exclusive interview with senior journalists at Citizen TV. His request came as a direct response to a recent interview granted to former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i on the same platform. According to Miguna, the former CS—who recently announced plans to run for the presidency in the…

Former Kieni Member of Parliament (MP) Kanini Kega has issued a bold warning to current MPs, governors, and senators, predicting that many of them could be voted out in the next election. According to him, the amount of money a politician is spending on their reelection campaign is a clear sign of whether or not they will make it back. Speaking through his social media page on July 2, Kega hinted that heavy spending is usually a desperate move—often made by those who sense they are on the losing end. He appeared to speak from personal experience, referring to his…

The Kenyan government has begun disbursing over Ksh60 million to compensate people in Kilifi County who have suffered losses due to human-wildlife conflict. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) announced this initiative on Wednesday, stating that the funds will help restore dignity and rebuild trust with affected families. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano explained that the payments cover incidents that happened between 2014 and October 2020, and are part of a wider effort to settle claims related to human deaths caused by wildlife attacks. Miano emphasized that this compensation is not a handout but a constitutional right, as outlined…

Matiang’i Ally Dismisses Claims of Secret Talks with Ruto Government Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has firmly denied claims that former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i is secretly engaging in negotiations to join President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration. In a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Senator Onyonka condemned the reports as fake, deceptive, and driven by political interests. “There are absolutely NO negotiations taking place between Dr. Fred Matiang’i and any official or representative from the current government. The individual who is pretending to speak on his behalf is a complete impostor,” part of the…