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High Court Orders IG Kanja and DCI Boss Amin to Produce Missing Busia Trader The Busia High Court has ordered Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin to produce a Busia fish trader who has been missing for more than a week after he was allegedly taken away by individuals said to be DCI officers at a police roadblock. The court order has intensified public attention on the case, which has raised serious concerns about enforced disappearances and the conduct of security agencies in Kenya. The missing trader, identified as 35-year-old Ibrahim Mohamed, reportedly…

NPS Dismisses Claims of Senior Police Officers’ Transfer to Nairobi Over Nandi Hills Incident The National Police Service (NPS) has strongly denied reports circulating on social media claiming that several senior police officers linked to the Nandi Hills pool table incident had been transferred to new stations in Nairobi. The service described the reports as false and misleading, urging members of the public to rely only on official communication channels for accurate information. The claims gained wide attention online after being linked to a social media post attributed to Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei. In the post, it was alleged that…

Oburu Odinga Criticises Sifuna Over Citizen TV Remarks as ODM Tensions Grow Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Odinga has openly criticised the party’s Secretary General, Edwin Sifuna, following remarks he made during a recent interview on Citizen TV. The disagreement has exposed deepening divisions within the party, with senior leaders now publicly expressing opposing views on the party’s leadership structure and political direction. In a strongly worded response issued on Friday, Oburu accused Sifuna of making statements that contradict established party positions and creating unnecessary confusion among members and supporters. He stressed that no individual should place themselves…

Ruto Makes Fresh Government Appointments as Kenya Expands Diplomatic Presence President William Ruto has made a new round of diplomatic appointments, nominating Kosiom Frank Ole Kibelekenya as Kenya’s Ambassador to Copenhagen, Denmark. The nomination follows Cabinet approval for the establishment of a new Kenyan diplomatic mission in Denmark, marking an important step in expanding the country’s international presence and strengthening diplomatic ties in Europe. Alongside the ambassadorial nomination, the President also appointed three Deputy Ambassadors to serve in different Kenyan missions abroad. Elias Bare Shill has been appointed Deputy Ambassador to Mogadishu, Somalia, while Ambassador Dr Joseph Warui has been…

President William Ruto has strongly responded to recent calls for nationwide protests by opposition leaders, accusing them of allegedly attempting to incite young people into unrest for political reasons. The Head of State made the remarks on Friday, February 6, while speaking during the NYOTA funds disbursement event held in Mkomani, Mombasa County. During his address, President Ruto criticised opposition figures, saying their push for demonstrations was not driven by genuine concern for citizens but by political interests. He claimed that some leaders, led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, were allegedly mobilising young people to take part in protests…

Win for MPs as Court of Appeal Revives NG-CDF Act Amid Ongoing Legal Battle Members of Parliament have received a major legal boost after the Court of Appeal overturned an earlier High Court decision that had declared the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) Act, 2015 unconstitutional. The ruling marks a significant development in the long-running legal dispute surrounding the fund, which has for years played a central role in financing grassroots development projects across the country. In its decision delivered on Friday, February 6, the Court of Appeal found that the High Court had made an error by nullifying…

WhatsApp has introduced several new features aimed at making group conversations more organised, interactive, and secure. The Meta-owned messaging platform says the latest updates are designed to help users communicate more easily while also strengthening protection against growing online security threats. One of the major additions is the introduction of member tags in group chats. This feature allows users to assign themselves specific roles or descriptions depending on the group they are participating in. The goal is to make conversations clearer, especially in groups where members may not know each other well. For example, someone can appear as “Anna’s Dad”…

ODM Responds to Uhuru Over Controversial Azimio Leadership Changes The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has strongly responded to former President Uhuru Kenyatta following recent changes announced within the leadership structure of the Azimio la Umoja–One Kenya Coalition. The party has raised concerns over the legality of the decisions, arguing that the process used to make the changes went against the coalition’s agreed rules and procedures. In a letter dated February 5 and addressed to the Registrar of Political Parties, ODM Executive Director Oduor Ong’wen described the leadership changes as unlawful and inconsistent with the Azimio coalition agreement. According to ODM,…

Former Tanzanian Presidential Advisor Appointed to Senior WHO Role in Kenya Former Tanzanian presidential advisor Dr. Neema Rusibamayila Kimambo has been appointed as the Acting World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Kenya, marking a new chapter in cooperation between the United Nations health agency and the Kenyan government. Her appointment signals renewed collaboration at a time when Kenya is implementing major health reforms and addressing emerging public health challenges. Dr. Kimambo officially began her assignment with a courtesy visit to Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on February 4, where discussions focused on WHO’s strategic priorities for Kenya in 2026. The…

IEBC Appoints Moses Ledama Sunkuli as Acting CEO The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially announced the appointment of Moses Ledama Sunkuli as its Acting Chief Executive Officer, coming just two days after the departure of former CEO Hussein Marjan. The announcement was made through a statement released on Thursday, February 5, with the commission confirming that Sunkuli will also take up the role of Commission Secretary, positions that were previously held by Marjan before his exit. According to the commission, the appointment takes effect immediately and is meant to ensure continuity within the institution as it transitions…