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A police officer was caught red-handed on Sunday, June 8, alongside two other suspects, during a sting operation targeting vandals in Nairobi. The trio was arrested for allegedly digging up and stealing critical infrastructure components. The National Police Service (NPS) confirmed the arrests through an official statement, noting that the operation took place along Mombasa Road, near Nyayo Stadium—an area that has become notorious for infrastructure theft. According to the police, the operation began after the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) Nairobi security team received a tip-off from members of the public reporting suspicious activity at the site. Upon…

Government Orders Immediate Removal of Asbestos Roofing from All Buildings Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has officially ordered the immediate removal of all roofing materials made from asbestos across the country. This directive was published in a gazette notice dated June 5, 2025, and comes as part of a government effort to reduce health risks and promote environmental safety. According to CS Barasa, asbestos has now been classified as a restricted chemical under Kenyan environmental law. Roofing materials made with asbestos are considered extremely dangerous because they can release tiny fibers into the air when disturbed or damaged. These airborne…

British Soldier Arrested in Kenya Over Alleged Rape Case A British soldier attached to the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) in Nanyuki has been arrested in connection with an alleged rape incident that took place near the military base. The incident is said to have occurred last month after a group of British soldiers visited a local bar in Nanyuki town. According to reports, one of the soldiers is accused of sexually assaulting a woman after the outing. This arrest comes at a time when there is growing concern about unresolved cases involving British soldiers being accused of sexual…

MPs and KPA Sound Alarm Over High Taxes and Charges Hurting Trade Members of Parliament (MPs) and the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) have expressed serious concerns over the growing number of random charges being imposed by county governments on goods coming into Kenya through the sea. These charges, they say, are not only unnecessary but are also harming the business environment and Kenya’s position as a leading trade hub in the region. The issue was raised on Sunday during a meeting with the National Assembly’s Committee on Regional Integration. At the meeting, KPA Managing Director Captain William Ruto told lawmakers…

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has firmly opposed the push to abolish the Woman Representative position, warning Kenyans to avoid voting for unqualified women who don’t serve the interests of the people. Speaking on Sunday, June 8, Wamuchomba—who began her political journey as the Kiambu Woman Representative—expressed her frustration with how some women elected into the seat behave. She said a number of them act more like “cake matrons” and “dance hall queens” who are more interested in showing off their fashion and dancing styles rather than working for the people who elected them. “Let’s not remove the Woman Rep position.…

President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Raila Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) are set to receive the biggest shares from this year’s Political Party Funding (PPF), according to a recent official announcement. On June 5, 2025, the Registrar of Political Parties, Ann Nderitu, released a gazette notice revealing that out of the total Ksh1.14 billion allocated for political parties this year, UDA will get Ksh480,290,411, making it the largest beneficiary. The ODM follows with Ksh256,558,712, receiving the second-largest portion. The Jubilee Party, which was the ruling party under former President Uhuru Kenyatta, will receive the third-largest amount from…

Many Kenyans could soon find themselves jobless following a recent announcement by the Registrar of Companies that two more firms are set to be shut down in the next three months. In a notice published in the June 5 edition of the Kenya Gazette, the registrar declared that unless someone objects within three months, the two companies will officially be removed from the list of registered businesses in the country. “According to section 894(3) of the Companies Act, the Registrar of Companies gives notice that the names of the companies listed below will be struck off from the companies register…

MP Oku Kaunya Gives Contractors 14 Days to Complete Projects or Face Legal Action Teso North Member of Parliament, Oku Kaunya, has given contractors behind stalled development projects in his constituency a strict 14-day deadline to finish the work. If they fail to meet this deadline, Kaunya has warned that he will take legal action against them. The MP made these remarks while launching a new library project worth Ksh3.5 million. He stressed that contractors who delay or abandon government-funded projects will not only face court action but will also be barred from participating in any future tenders or contracts…

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has denied widespread claims that it has frozen the bank accounts of over 316,000 loan defaulters. In an official statement, HELB clarified that the viral message circulating on social media is completely false and meant to mislead the public. Shortly after the misleading post began trending online, HELB issued a public notice stating that the information was entirely fake and was part of an effort to spread panic and misinformation. The board advised all its loan beneficiaries and the general public to confirm any announcements or news about HELB from its official communication channels.…

At least six police stations and several auctioneers across the country have issued notices that they plan to auction a wide range of unclaimed items—including vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, and even household goods—if the owners do not collect them within the specified period. According to a gazette notice published on June 5, 2025, a total of 12 auctioneers are involved in this mass disposal exercise, which will take place over the next 30 days. Eastleigh North Police Station Auction Autoland Auctioneers have stated that within seven days from the date of the gazette notice, they will proceed with the auction of…