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Deputy Minority Whip Dismisses Claims He Was Attacked for Chanting ‘Tutam’ Nguni Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Jeremiah Mutua has dismissed reports claiming that he was assaulted for chanting the slogan “Tutam” and openly supporting the Kenya Kwanza government. The Kitui Deputy Minority Whip described the claims as false and misleading, saying they do not reflect what actually happened. In a detailed statement released on Monday evening, January 19, Mutua explained that the incident took place on January 17 during the burial ceremony of the mother of Nuu Ward MCA Judith Wanza. He said the event started peacefully and…

The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) has issued a firm warning to Kenyans over the growing habit of sharing viral videos and images involving private individuals without their consent. The organisation says this behaviour is not only harmful but also illegal and a direct violation of fundamental human rights protected by Kenyan law. In a statement released on Monday, January 19, 2026, FIDA-Kenya cautioned members of the public against circulating or engaging with viral content on social media, especially when it involves private citizens. The organisation stressed that even reposting, forwarding, commenting on, or reacting to such content…

Twelve young men in Nandi Hills have formally filed complaints after experiencing severe police brutality during a raid at a local pool hall. Among the victims were Gideon Keter and Kennedy Kipkorir, who described how they were beaten and allegedly had cash and mobile phones stolen by the officers. Accompanied by their lawyers, the group went to the Nandi East Sub-County Police Headquarters to report the incident and demand justice against the rogue officers responsible. The assault took place last Saturday, January 10, when at least 12 youths were attacked by eight police officers who stormed the pool hall in…

Cracks Widen in ODM as Winnie Odinga Criticizes Party Leadership Tensions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) continued to grow on Sunday, January 18, as East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga openly accused some party leaders of trying to push out fellow members. Speaking at a rally in Kibra’s Kamkunji area, Winnie, who is the youngest daughter of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, seemed to directly contradict statements made by ODM leader Oburu Odinga regarding members who were allegedly planning to leave the party. In a firm statement, Winnie insisted that no member would be forced…

The Kenyan government has responded to growing concerns and speculation that Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania could lose the right to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) due to alleged poor infrastructure and road networks across the region. Speaking on Sunday, January 18, during a benchmarking visit in Morocco, Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi firmly dismissed the claims, saying Kenya and her East African neighbours are fully prepared to host the prestigious continental tournament. He stated that the three countries meet the required standards in terms of infrastructure, facilities, and overall preparedness. According to Mwangi, Kenya has already demonstrated…

Government officers will this week begin door-to-door inspections across the country as part of a national effort to trace learners who have not yet reported to Junior Secondary School (JSS) or Senior Secondary School under the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC). In a statement released on Sunday, January 18, the Ministry of Interior explained that the exercise is aimed at ensuring no learner is left behind during the ongoing school transition period. The ministry said the inspections will help identify children who are still at home, understand the challenges they are facing, and put in place immediate solutions to ensure they…

NTSA Suspends Four Matatu SACCOs Over Safety Violations The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has taken firm action against four public service vehicle (PSV) operators by suspending their operating licences, following a series of fatal road accidents reported during the December 2025 festive season. In a statement released on Monday, January 19, NTSA said the decision was reached after investigations revealed serious safety breaches by the affected long-distance transport companies. The authority explained that the suspensions are part of its mandate to improve road safety and protect passengers across the country. According to NTSA, the affected operators failed to…

Peter Salasya Begins 14-Day Peace Campaign After Court Orders Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has officially launched a peace and cohesion campaign on social media after a court directed him to do so as part of conditions to resolve his hate speech case. On Monday, January 19, the court declined to immediately withdraw the case against Salasya, even though he had reached an agreement with the complainant, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC). Instead, the court ruled that the charges could only be dropped if the MP complied with specific orders aimed at promoting peace and national…

Gachagua Speaks Out on Cleophas Malala’s Sudden Absence Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has finally addressed growing public concern over the sudden disappearance of Cleophas Malala from recent political activities. Malala is a close ally of Gachagua and serves as the deputy party leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). His absence had sparked intense online debate and political speculation. Speaking during a radio interview on Sunday, January 18, Gachagua strongly dismissed claims that Malala had abandoned his camp or secretly defected to President William Ruto’s side. He described such reports as misleading propaganda aimed at weakening the…

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced a major relief for young people planning to start businesses in the city, in a move aimed at supporting youth entrepreneurship and reducing the cost of doing business. Speaking on Monday, January 19, at Kasarani Stadium during the distribution of the NYOTA Fund, Sakaja said that youths who benefit from the programme and set up their businesses within Nairobi will not be required to pay for business permits and licenses for the first two years of operation. The event brought together young people from Nairobi, Kiambu, and Kajiado counties, who were receiving start-up capital…