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The National Police Service (NPS) has officially dismissed a viral social media post, falsely attributed to NPS boss Douglas Kanja, as untrue. The post claimed that the Inspector General had instructed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to surrender his military helmet and bulletproof vest. The circulating message read:”Yes, teargas is not sold in Gikomba. Wherever you bought the bulletproof vest and military helmet from is why you bought teargas and threw it to children in church. Surrender them with immediate effect or we arrest you.” The NPS clarified that this statement did not come from Kanja or any official police…

New Google Android Features Make Stolen Phones Much Harder to Use Google has introduced a major set of new security features for Android devices aimed at making stolen smartphones far less valuable and reducing the chances that sensitive data can be accessed by thieves. The new features, announced on Tuesday, January 27, build on Android theft-protection tools first introduced in 2024. They are part of Google’s broader effort to make Android devices more secure, both before and after they are stolen. A key focus of the update is stronger authentication safeguards for devices running Android 16 or higher. One of…

Democracy for Citizens Party Deputy Leader, Cleophas Malala, who previously sparked national debate with his controversial play Echoes of War, has announced plans for a new, even more daring production aimed at adult audiences. During an interview on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Malala revealed that the upcoming play will be titled Who Killed Amollo? and is set to be staged in a commercial theatre, signaling a move toward more mature and provocative themes. When asked if the new production would continue the storyline from Echoes of War, Malala clarified that it would be a completely separate story featuring adult characters.…

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has strongly dismissed a viral photo circulating online that falsely shows her posing in a compromising way with Mumias East MP Peter Salasya. The image, which quickly spread across social media platforms, was later confirmed to be manipulated using artificial intelligence. The altered photo sparked intense online debate, gossip, and speculation about the two leaders. Many social media users shared the image without verification, leading to misleading narratives that risked damaging their public reputations before the truth came out. In the viral image, MP Salasya appears to have his hand placed around Passaris’s waist while…

Wamuchomba Calls on Ruto to Sack Education CS Ogamba and Top Ministry Officials Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has strongly criticized the Ministry of Education, calling on President William Ruto to immediately dismiss Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba and his principal secretaries over what she described as incompetence and failure to act on Parliament’s decisions. Speaking on Wednesday, January 28, during a legislative retreat held in Naivasha, Nakuru County, Wamuchomba accused the ministry of completely ignoring a motion she introduced in the National Assembly, which was debated, approved, and adopted by MPs. According to Wamuchomba, the motion required the…

Govt Plans Arrests of Senior Education Officers Over Illegal School Fees Scandal The government has revealed plans to arrest and take legal action against senior education officers accused of facilitating illegal school fees and related charges, as pressure mounts from Members of Parliament over continued exploitation of parents. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba came under intense scrutiny on Wednesday during the ongoing National Assembly legislative retreat in Naivasha. Lawmakers questioned him sharply over what they described as the Ministry of Education’s failure to stop unlawful school fees, uniform cartels, and hidden levies that continue to burden parents across the country.…

Parliament Warns of Possible Funding Freeze for Non-Compliant Counties Parliament has issued a strong warning to several county governments, saying it may suspend the release of funds to counties whose governors continue to ignore summons to explain how public money is being used. The warning was issued by the Senate’s County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC), which oversees how counties manage and spend allocated funds. In a statement released on Monday, January 27, the committee expressed concern over the failure of three governors—Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit, Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo, and Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir—to appear before the committee during scheduled…

Nairobi Estates That Recorded the Highest Rent Increases in the Last Three Months Rental prices across many parts of Nairobi and its surrounding satellite towns rose sharply in the final three months of 2025, according to new property market data. The increase was recorded between October and December and was largely driven by strong demand for housing, especially in Nairobi’s upmarket suburbs. According to the Hass Consult Q4 2025 House Price Index report, released on Tuesday, January 27, rental prices in Nairobi’s suburban estates grew faster than those in satellite towns. The report shows that landlords in several high-end neighbourhoods…

Wetang’ula Warns Over Half of Current MPs May Lose Seats in 2027 Elections National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has cautioned that a large number of current Members of Parliament are unlikely to retain their seats in the 2027 General Election. According to the Speaker, more than half of the legislators serving today may not return to Parliament after the next polls. Speaking on Tuesday, January 27, during the official opening of a legislative retreat for National Assembly members, Wetang’ula revealed that statistical data shows a very high rate of political attrition. He explained that about 56 per cent of MPs…

NTSA Plans Mandatory Eye Tests for All Drivers to Improve Road Safety The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is preparing to introduce mandatory eyesight tests for all drivers, with a strong focus on public service vehicle (PSV) and commercial drivers. This move is part of a wider effort to reduce the growing number of road accidents linked to poor visibility. The phased nationwide programme is set to begin in Nairobi County before being rolled out to the rest of the country. The planned eye-testing programme comes at a time of growing concern over road safety. In the first 20…