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UDA MP Demands Action Against Mbiuni OCS Over Serious Crime Allegations Mwala Member of Parliament Vincent Musyoka Kawaya has publicly called on senior police commanders to urgently intervene and take action against Mbiuni Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Francis Mutua following a series of serious allegations that have raised concern among residents and local leaders. Speaking during a security meeting held at Mbiuni Market on February 18, Kawaya said he does not normally speak publicly against police officers, but felt compelled to do so due to what he described as worsening insecurity in the area. The meeting brought together community members,…

Larry Madowo, the well-known CNN journalist, has spoken out after being flooded with hundreds of alarming messages from Kenyans asking him to connect them with the Russian military fighting in Ukraine. The volume and nature of these messages reportedly overwhelmed him, prompting a rare public statement. Taking to X, Larry made it clear that he has no way of facilitating any contact with foreign armies. “I’ve received hundreds of messages asking to connect them to the Russian army. Please stop asking me,” he stated, expressing frustration at the persistent requests. Among the messages were some that stood out for their…

Babu Owino Supports Gachagua’s Call for IG Kanja to Resign in New Twist Embakasi East Member of Parliament, Babu Owino, on Wednesday publicly backed calls led by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for the resignation of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, citing what he called the police chief’s repeated failure to protect Kenyan citizens. Speaking during a press conference, the outspoken lawmaker described Kanja’s time as the country’s top police officer as “untenable” and accused him of holding office unlawfully. “Kanja should step down. His work here is done. He is in office unlawfully and should leave immediately. I fully…

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced a major leadership change following the appointment of Nashon Kondiwa as its new Director General. The announcement was made on Wednesday, February 18, through an official notice issued by the authority, confirming that Kondiwa’s contract will run for a period of three years starting February 17. According to the notice, the appointment was made after consultations between the NTSA Board of Directors and Davis Chirchir, the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport. The board expressed confidence in Kondiwa’s ability to guide the authority forward, noting that his experience and understanding of…

Murkomen Explains New Plan for Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has shared fresh and detailed information about the planned Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit (NMPU), describing it as a completely new approach to policing that Kenya has never implemented before. Speaking during a press briefing in Nakuru, Murkomen explained that the new police unit will be created through a cooperation agreement between the Nairobi County Government and the National Government. He said the structure and operations of the Nairobi unit will serve as a model for other major cities across the country. These include Kisumu, Mombasa, Eldoret,…

Security Agencies Foil Planned Al-Shabaab Attack in Nairobi Security officers from the Counter Terrorism Policing Unit have reportedly prevented a planned terror attack in Nairobi following a coordinated intelligence operation targeting individuals suspected to have links with the extremist group Al-Shabaab. The operation, carried out on Wednesday, February 18, came after weeks of close monitoring by investigators who had been tracking the suspects’ movements, communication channels, and logistical activities. According to security officials, the breakthrough followed credible intelligence reports that alerted authorities to suspicious activities linked to a possible attack within the capital. Acting on this information, officers conducted a…

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) chairperson Gladys Wanga has called on Parliament to urgently allocate funds to compensate families of people who lost their lives or suffered injuries during recent demonstrations. She said the compensation process should not be delayed, stressing that it forms a key part of the 10-point agenda agreed upon between President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Speaking during a Meet the People tour in Rongo, Migori County on Wednesday, February 18, Wanga maintained that justice for victims must remain a priority. She said compensation for those affected by protest-related violence was not open for…

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has dismissed widespread claims that Parliament is planning to ban TikTok in Kenya. He made it clear that the motion currently before the House is not about shutting down the platform, but about introducing proper regulations to control harmful content and protect young users. According to Wetang’ula, the main goal of the motion is to ensure responsible use of TikTok while still allowing Kenyans to benefit from the positive aspects of the platform. He stressed that lawmakers understand the important role social media plays in communication, business, entertainment, and creativity. However, he noted that there…

Traffic was heavily disrupted along Thika Road on Wednesday after protests broke out in Githurai, where residents and traders took to the streets to oppose the planned demolition of structures at the local market. The demonstrations caused major interruptions to transport along the busy highway, leaving many motorists stranded for hours as tensions rose in the area. The protests began early in the day when groups of traders and residents gathered to express their anger over the demolition exercise, which was scheduled to take place the same day. The situation later escalated into running battles between protesters and police officers,…

Ruto Publicly Corrects Two CSs Over PhD Recognition Remarks at State House There was a tense yet dramatic moment at State House on Tuesday after President William Ruto openly corrected Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba over remarks suggesting that prior learning could be used to qualify individuals for a PhD. The incident took place during the first graduation ceremony of the National Intelligence and Research University in Nairobi. The event, which was attended by senior government officials, academics, and graduands, had been proceeding smoothly until Interior CS Murkomen was invited to give his speech.…