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A Kenyan family is mourning a heartbreaking double tragedy after a man died alone in the United States, and his mother passed away just days later in Kenya, unable to bear the pain of losing her son. Patrick Kariuki, a Kenyan who had been living in Azusa, Los Angeles County, was a former US Marine and a father of four children. According to reports, he died by suicide after silently battling with a Grade 4 brain tumor, which had severely affected his health—causing intense pain, memory loss, and frequent confusion. His situation had grown so dire that he became completely…

Goons Disrupt Doctors’ Strike in Kwale as Police Remain Passive A peaceful press briefing organized by striking doctors at Msambweni County Referral Hospital in Kwale County was thrown into chaos when a group of unidentified goons violently interrupted the gathering—while police officers stood by and watched. The doctors, who are members of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), had assembled outside the hospital to share their frustrations over delayed salaries, poor working conditions, and other unaddressed grievances. But before they could proceed, men on motorcycles, armed with clubs, stormed the area and forced the doctors to scatter…

Court Extends Ban on TV Shutdown as Media Freedom Case Continues The High Court has once again stopped the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) from blocking media houses from broadcasting live coverage of public protests. During a court session held on Wednesday, July 2, Justice Chacha Mwita ruled that the orders stopping CA’s directive will remain in effect. He set the next hearing date for October 27, 2025. This extension allows the case to proceed until the court fully hears and decides on the petitions filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG), and the…

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Lagat has successfully fought off a legal attempt that could have blocked him from returning to work, as a case challenging his role was withdrawn in court. While delivering her ruling, Justice Diana Kavedza said, “The application is withdrawn as prayed. We will mention the matter on the 10th for directions on the main petition.” This decision means the court will reconvene on July 10 to determine the way forward in the main case against Lagat. The case stems from the tragic death of blogger Ojwang, who had earlier been arrested after allegedly publishing defamatory content…

After several months of reviewing how public money is handled in President William Ruto’s government, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has now concluded its detailed investigation. The assessment, referred to as a “governance diagnostic,” was carried out to uncover possible weaknesses in the system that may lead to corruption and misuse of public resources. The IMF wrapped up the process on Tuesday evening and announced that a detailed report will be made public before the end of this year. This diagnostic was conducted by the IMF’s Technical Assistance team and was aimed at identifying areas where corruption may be hurting…

The family of the late blogger Albert Ojwang has come forward to clear the air about the total amount of financial support they received following his tragic death. Addressing ongoing rumors and misinformation, the family’s lawyer, Julius Juma, firmly denied claims that the family was given Ksh10 million by a single individual. Speaking during the requiem mass held at Ridgeways Baptist Church on Thursday, July 2, Lawyer Juma used the opportunity to clarify the figures in front of mourners, family, and friends. “It has been said or shared on various media channels that Mzee received Ksh10 million,” Juma stated. “I…

Renowned Kenyan journalist and CNN correspondent Larry Madowo has firmly declined growing public calls urging him to contest for the presidency in the upcoming 2027 general elections. The suggestion came from a user on social media platform X, who proposed that Madowo should consider running for president, saying he could make an excellent leader. In response, Madowo quickly shut down the idea with a firm reply, “Immediately No!” Although he did not give a detailed explanation for his refusal, Madowo appeared to suggest that the constant criticism leaders face might be one of the reasons he’s not interested. He referenced…

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has finally opened up about some of the most mysterious deaths that happened while he was in office, including the killing of former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) ICT manager, Chris Msando. Speaking on Tuesday evening during a live interview on Citizen TV, Matiang’i said that at the time he left government, the case surrounding Msando’s murder was still being investigated by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). He explained that despite making repeated efforts to get updates on the progress of the investigations, the DCI continued to inform him that the file…

Members of the National Assembly have unanimously passed the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in a historic move aimed at anchoring three key government funds into the Constitution. The Bill, which has triggered heated legal and political discussions, seeks to make the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), the Senate Oversight Fund (SOF), and the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) part of the supreme law of the land. During the Second Reading of the Bill, a total of 304 MPs voted in favour, with none voting against. When it came to the Third Reading, 298 lawmakers supported it,…

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has spoken out strongly after being removed from the National Assembly by Speaker Moses Wetangula on Tuesday afternoon. The incident, which stirred heated debate, occurred after Babu showed up in Parliament dressed in advocate attire—a move that Speaker Wetangula declared as inappropriate for the House. The dramatic moment began when Mathare MP Anthony Oluoch raised concern over Babu’s dressing. He urged the Speaker to address the matter immediately, questioning whether Babu was attempting to dress like the Speaker himself. “If you look at the Speaker’s panel, including yourself, you are dressed in a…