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Babu Owino Speaks Out After DCI Summons Over Linda Mwananchi Rally Chaos Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has finally responded after being summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), following recent violent incidents linked to the Linda Mwananchi rallies. The outspoken legislator, who is also eyeing the Nairobi gubernatorial seat, was directed by detectives to present himself at the DCI’s Western Region offices in Kakamega for questioning. The summons comes after clashes erupted during the political rallies, leaving several people injured and others dead. Babu Owino had attended the rallies alongside a group of ODM leaders allied…

ODM Deputy Party Leader Narrates Terrifying Wilson Airport Plane Incident Godfrey Osotsi, the Deputy Party Leader of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has shared a detailed account of the frightening moments he experienced after surviving a plane accident at Wilson Airport on the evening of Friday, March 20, 2026. The Vihiga Senator was among dozens of passengers on board an aircraft that encountered difficulties while landing at the busy Nairobi airport. According to official reports, the plane had departed from Kisumu and was approaching Wilson Airport when the incident occurred. During landing, the aircraft veered off the runway in what aviation…

Kenya’s cryptocurrency industry is facing a major shift after the National Treasury released a draft set of rules aimed at bringing order and stronger oversight to the fast-growing digital asset space. The proposed regulations, known as the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Regulations 2026, were announced in a public notice on Tuesday, March 17, and are expected to significantly change how crypto-related businesses operate in the country. According to the Treasury, the new framework is designed to introduce clear laws for companies dealing with cryptocurrencies, including exchanges, digital wallet providers, and other intermediaries. For years, the sector has operated with…

Gladys Wanga Nominates New Deputy Governor for Homa Bay Gladys Wanga, the Governor of Homa Bay, has officially nominated Danish Otieno Onyango to serve as the county’s new Deputy Governor. This move comes after the resignation of Joseph Oyugi Magwanga, who stepped down from the position in late February, creating a vacancy in the county’s top leadership. In a formal statement released on March 16, Governor Wanga announced that Onyango, who has been serving as the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Roads and Public Works, is her preferred candidate for the role. She explained that the nomination has been…

MP William Kamket in Mourning After Losing 13-Year-Old Son Tiaty Member of Parliament William Kamket is going through a painful period after the death of his 13-year-old son, Bill Ballot, who passed away on Tuesday, March 17. The heartbreaking news has left the family, friends, and close associates in deep sorrow as they struggle to come to terms with the loss of a young life. According to early reports, the circumstances surrounding the boy’s death have not yet been made public. This has left many people with unanswered questions, even as they continue to send messages of sympathy and support…

Britam Chairman Kuria Muchiru Dies After Short Illness Kuria Muchiru, the Group Board Chairman of Britam Holdings Plc, has passed away after a short illness, the company has confirmed. In an official statement released on the evening of Thursday, March 19, Britam announced the sad news, describing his death as a major loss to the organization and the wider financial sector. The company expressed deep sorrow, noting that Muchiru died on the same day after battling a brief illness. “The Board of Directors and Management of Britam Holdings PLC is saddened to announce the passing of our Group Board Chairman,…

Family Pushes for Fresh Probe Into ‘Suspicious’ Death Linked to Rigathi Gachagua The family of Maureen Gathigia Kinyua has now taken a bold legal step by formally writing to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), demanding a new inquest into her 2019 death. They strongly believe that her death was not a simple road accident, as earlier reported, but a carefully planned killing that was disguised to look like a boda boda crash. Through their lawyers, the family submitted a detailed letter to the ODPP on March 19, 2026. In this letter, they outlined six major reasons…

Police Boss to Walk 250km Campaigning for Accountability and Public Trust A senior police officer based in Nyamira County has begun an ambitious 250-kilometre peace walk aimed at strengthening the relationship between the public and law enforcement, while also advocating for greater accountability within the National Police Service (NPS). Chief Inspector of Police Ignatius Wendo, who currently serves as the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Abombo Police Station in Nyamira, is the mastermind behind the initiative. The campaign, which he has named “Steps of Hope Beyond the Badge,” seeks to create meaningful conversations between police officers and ordinary citizens, while…

President William Ruto has strongly responded to criticism from the United Opposition and sections of the public following his recent remarks that sparked widespread debate across the country. Speaking on Friday, March 20, during an Eid-Ul-Fitr luncheon held at Kisumu State Lodge, Ruto defended his comments and made it clear that he would not back down. He insisted that his statements were not disrespectful or unpresidential, as some critics had claimed. According to the President, his remarks were meant to encourage the opposition to focus on serious national issues rather than personal attacks. “There is nothing unpresidential about what I…

Lobby Groups Criticise Ruto Over Remarks and Rising State House Spending A coalition of lobby groups in Kenya has sharply criticised William Ruto over what they describe as careless public remarks and the continued rise in State House spending, even as many Kenyans struggle with a difficult economy. The groups, which include Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi, Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD), and Transparency International Kenya, issued a joint statement after holding a high-level retreat in Lukenya, Athi River. In their message, they warned that the country is currently facing a “critical moment,” pointing to the rising cost of living, fewer…