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Activist Mwabili Mwagodi Allegedly Arrested and Detained at Lunga Lunga Border Kenyan activist Mwabili Mwagodi has reportedly been arrested and is currently being held at Lunga Lunga Police Station after allegedly being stopped from leaving the country on Sunday, February 15. According to statements he shared publicly, the incident happened as he attempted to cross into Dar es Salaam, where he was travelling at the time. In a message posted on his official X account on Monday, the activist claimed that immigration officials prevented him from exiting Kenya after a Red Notice alert appeared against his passport. He stated that…

Mystery Deepens After Government Audit Leaves Out Over 500,000 Students Fresh concerns have emerged over the credibility of a recent education audit after more than 500,000 learners were reportedly left unverified, raising questions about the accuracy of the country’s official school enrolment data. The audit, conducted by the Ministry of Education, has now sparked debate among education stakeholders, with critics arguing that the process relied too heavily on digital records instead of confirming student numbers through physical headcounts in schools. The nationwide verification exercise was announced by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba as part of efforts to clean up enrolment…

Moha ‘Jicho Pevu’ Dismisses Claims Linking Him to DCP Gubernatorial Bid Nyali Member of Parliament, Mohamed Ali, popularly known as Jicho Pevu, has strongly dismissed reports suggesting that he has already been unveiled as a gubernatorial candidate for Mombasa County under the DCP party. The outspoken legislator clarified that the claims circulating online had been misunderstood and did not accurately reflect what had been said publicly. Ali was responding to a social media post claiming that DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua had officially introduced him as the party’s candidate for the Mombasa governor seat. In his response, the Nyali MP explained…

Gachagua Plans Visit to IG Kanja’s Office Over Church Attack Investigations The United Opposition, led by DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, has announced plans to visit the office of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja on Monday, February 16, seeking answers over recent attacks that have disrupted the former Deputy President’s public events. Speaking during a church service held in Roysambu on Sunday, February 15, Gachagua said opposition leaders would go to the police chief’s office to follow up on investigations related to the latest incident that occurred at a church in Othaya. According to him, the visit is intended…

Nairobi County Plans New Monthly Conservancy Fee for Residents to Improve Waste Management Johnson Sakaja has announced that the Nairobi County Government is planning to introduce a new monthly conservancy fee that will be paid by all residents. The new charge is expected to be included in water bills as part of a broader plan aimed at improving garbage collection and creating long-term solutions for waste management challenges facing the city. Speaking during an interview with NTV, the governor explained that the county has already held discussions with the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) to allow the fee to be…

Oburu Odinga Clarifies Edwin Sifuna’s Position in ODM Amid Rising Party Tensions Oburu Odinga, a senior leader in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has moved to clear the air over reports suggesting that the party’s secretary general, Edwin Sifuna, had been expelled from the party. Speaking during a church service at Shalom Miracle Church in Mombasa on Sunday, February 15, Oburu explained that Sifuna was not removed from ODM membership but was only relieved of his duties as secretary general following internal disciplinary action. According to Oburu, the decision taken by the party leadership was meant to address issues of…

Kenyan Businesswoman Unveils Plan to Launch ‘Raila Airways’ in Honour of Raila Odinga A Kenyan businesswoman has revealed bold plans to start a new international airline that will carry the name of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The project, which is still in its early stages, has already generated widespread discussion both in Kenya and abroad. Sheila Mutundi, a Kenyan model and entrepreneur currently based in Singapore, shared the details in an exclusive interview with Newshub.co.ke. She announced that the airline, to be known as “Raila Airways,” is already under development and is expected to be officially unveiled in the…

Explained: How Eric Omondi Managed to Complete a 486km Walk in Just Four Days Many Kenyans were left surprised after comedian and activist Eric Omondi completed a long-distance walk from Nairobi to Mombasa, covering approximately 486 kilometres in only four days. For many people, such a journey would normally take much longer, raising questions about how the challenge was achieved within such a short period. Under normal circumstances, an average person walking continuously at a steady pace would require close to 92 hours of actual walking time to complete a journey of about 460 kilometres. When factors such as rest,…

Kindiki Responds Firmly as ODM Leaders Express Interest in Deputy President’s Seat Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Saturday, February 14, appeared to send a calm but firm message to leaders within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) who have openly expressed interest in taking over his position. Kindiki was speaking during an unplanned inspection tour of the Maragwa–Ichagaki–Gamburi road project. While addressing residents and local leaders, he took time to respond to the growing political noise surrounding his seat. Without directly attacking anyone, the Deputy President dismissed the remarks made by ODM leaders and made it clear that he was not…

Chaos as Teargas Disrupts Sifuna’s Rally in Kitengela A political rally held in Kitengela under the Linda Wananchi banner ended abruptly on Sunday afternoon after teargas was fired into the crowd, causing confusion and forcing supporters to flee for safety. The gathering, which had attracted a large number of residents, was briefly thrown into disorder as leaders attempted to calm the situation and restore order. The incident happened on Sunday, February 15, at the moment when Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna was addressing supporters and introducing fellow leaders who had attended the event. The rally had been organized by leaders associated…