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Ruto, Museveni and Suluhu Face Fresh Human Rights Allegations in Strong Regional Statement President William Ruto of Kenya, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni have come under renewed criticism after a regional human rights organisation accused their governments of overseeing a worrying increase in enforced disappearances, torture, and the suppression of people who speak out against authorities. In a strongly worded statement dated June 29, the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) claimed that the three East African leaders are presiding over a growing pattern of human rights violations targeting activists, journalists, and government critics across the…

Ministry Sends Utumishi Girls Principal on Compulsory Leave as School Announces New Reopening Dates The Ministry of Education has taken fresh action at Utumishi Girls Academy by sending the school’s principal on compulsory leave as part of wide-ranging reforms aimed at restoring confidence in the institution. The move comes ahead of the school’s planned reopening, more than a month after a tragic dormitory fire claimed the lives of 16 students and shocked the country. The decision was reached after an eight-hour meeting held on Monday, June 29, bringing together parents, Ministry of Education officials, and other stakeholders. During the lengthy…

State House Invites Bids for Tents, Meat, Fruits, Fuel, and Other Supply Contracts; Here Is How to Apply The Executive Office of the President has officially invited qualified Kenyan businesses to apply for a new round of government supply contracts after announcing several tenders for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 financial years. The newly advertised tenders cover the supply of a wide range of goods and services worth millions of shillings, giving businesses across the country an opportunity to compete for contracts with one of Kenya’s most prominent government institutions. According to State House Comptroller Katoo Ole Metito, President William Ruto’s…

Morara Kebaso Leaves His Party, Joins Jubilee as He Declares Borabu MP Ambition Political activist and lawyer Morara Kebaso has announced a major change in his political journey after revealing that he has abandoned his political party, the Inject Party, and will now work under the Jubilee Party as he prepares for the 2027 General Election. Speaking during an interview on Obinna TV on Monday, June 29, Kebaso explained that the decision was influenced by the current political landscape in the Gusii region, where he hopes to build his political career. He said that after assessing the situation on the…

Drama as Traffic Police Fight With GSU Officer in Civilian Clothes in Kimbo, Ruiru Motorists and residents along Thika Road were treated to dramatic scenes after a traffic police officer became involved in a physical confrontation with a General Service Unit (GSU) officer who was reportedly dressed in civilian clothes. The incident occurred in the Kimbo area of Ruiru on Monday, June 29, 2026, and quickly attracted a large crowd of bystanders as videos of the confrontation spread across social media. According to videos circulating online, the two officers exchanged blows by the roadside as motorists slowed down to witness…

Following weeks of increasingly tense political rallies across western Kenya, where rival supporters have traded chants, heckles and accusations, emotions were already running high before the Linda Mwananchi brigade arrived in Bungoma. Previous campaign tours had witnessed isolated incidents of stone-throwing, disruption attempts and heated verbal exchanges between rival political camps, leaving security officers on high alert. As leaders from both camps took turns addressing supporters, the atmosphere became increasingly charged. The TUTAM politician reportedly mocked the Linda Mwananchi movement, accusing it of making promises it could not deliver. Supporters responded with loud chants, whistles and competing slogans, creating a…

Government Explains How Protest Victims Can Apply for State Compensation The Chairperson of the Protest Victims Compensation Panel, Makau Mutua, has explained the steps that people affected by protests must follow to receive compensation from the government. His clarification comes after several victims complained that they had been left out of the compensation programme despite suffering injuries, property loss, or losing loved ones during demonstrations. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Sunday, June 28, Mutua emphasized that the government will not reach out to victims individually. Instead, anyone who believes they qualify for compensation must take the initiative…

Former Ruto PS Mohamed Liban Endorsed for Isiolo Governor Race Months After Stepping Down Former Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban has officially entered the race for the Isiolo governor seat after receiving the backing of elders from the Warsu community ahead of the 2027 General Election. During a ceremony held in Isiolo town on Sunday, June 28, community elders publicly endorsed Liban as their preferred candidate for the county’s top leadership position. The endorsement marks the beginning of what is expected to be a highly competitive gubernatorial contest as political leaders continue positioning themselves ahead of the next election. The…

President William Ruto has appointed former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi as the new Non-Executive Chairperson of the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) for a three-year term, marking his return to public service in a key leadership role. According to a government notice obtained by Newshub.co.ke, the President also reappointed former Tigania East Member of Parliament Joseph Muthuri as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS). Both appointments are for three-year terms, with Murungi’s appointment taking effect immediately from Friday, June 26, 2026, while Muthuri’s new term will officially begin on June 30, 2026. As part of…

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced a new round of appointments and reappointments affecting the leadership of eight public universities across Kenya. The latest changes, published in a Gazette Notice dated June 26, are aimed at strengthening the governance of the institutions through new council appointments and the renewal of existing members’ terms. The appointments touch on the governing councils of Maasai Mara University, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST), South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU), Pwani University, Kisii University, Turkana University, and Chuka University. Most of the appointments…