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Kenya Issues Urgent Advisory as Tanzania Braces for Possible Unrest The Kenyan government has released an urgent safety advisory for its citizens living in Tanzania after emerging reports indicated that the country may experience unrest during its Independence Day celebrations on December 9, 2025. In a notice dated Friday, December 5, the Kenya High Commission in Dar es Salaam cautioned all Kenyans residing in Tanzania to remain alert and take necessary steps to protect themselves in case the situation becomes unstable. According to the advisory, Kenyans were encouraged to stay indoors if any signs of trouble or violent demonstrations break…

Assistant Inspector General of Police Philip Kipchirchir has passed away after collapsing in his home in Chesumei, Nandi County, early Saturday morning. According to initial reports, Kipchirchir, who was serving as a senior officer at Vigilance House in Nairobi, collapsed at around 5 a.m. on December 6. Family members rushed him to the nearest medical facility, but doctors pronounced him dead on arrival. His brother told reporters that the officer suddenly became unconscious, prompting the family to rush him to Kapsabet County Referral Hospital for emergency treatment. Unfortunately, despite the quick response, Kipchirchir could not be saved. Before rising to…

Assistant Inspector General of Police Philip Kipchirchir has passed away after collapsing in his home in Chesumei, Nandi County, early Saturday morning. According to initial reports, Kipchirchir, who was serving as a senior officer at Vigilance House in Nairobi, collapsed at around 5 a.m. on December 6. Family members rushed him to the nearest medical facility, but doctors pronounced him dead on arrival. His brother told reporters that the officer suddenly became unconscious, prompting the family to rush him to Kapsabet County Referral Hospital for emergency treatment. Unfortunately, despite the quick response, Kipchirchir could not be saved. Before rising to…

Veteran Kenyan actor, playwright, and teacher David Mulwa has passed away, leaving behind a powerful legacy in the country’s theatre and literary world. His family and members of the arts community confirmed the sad news, describing his death as a major loss to Kenya’s creative industry. Mulwa died on December 5 at the age of 80 while undergoing treatment for cardiac arrest at a Nairobi hospital. His passing has sparked an outpouring of tributes from writers, students, actors, and theatre lovers who admired his long, influential career. David Mulwa was known for his exceptional talent as a playwright. He wrote…

Kenya Kwanza MP Denar Joseph Hamisi Dies at 56 Kenya Kwanza Alliance’s nominated Member of Parliament, Denar Joseph Hamisi, has passed away at the age of 56. The sad news was officially confirmed on Saturday morning by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang’ula. Speaker Wetang’ula announced the death through a formal communication to the House, describing it as a painful loss to Parliament and the country. “It is with profound sorrow that I hereby notify the House and the entire Parliamentary fraternity of the untimely demise of Nominated Member, the late Hon. Denar Joseph Hamisi, MP, who passed…

Millie Odhiambo Defends Beryl Odinga’s Burial Plans Amid Cultural Criticism National Assembly Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo has come out in defense of the burial plans for Beryl Odinga, sister of Raila Odinga, following criticism from cultural commentators who argue that her burial does not align with traditional Luo customs. In a statement shared on social media on 5th December 2025, the Suba North Member of Parliament challenged those insisting that Beryl’s burial must strictly follow Luo traditions. Millie Odhiambo questioned whether the critics themselves fully observe all aspects of Luo culture, highlighting a cultural practice that involves removing six lower…

Kenya Joins Top 10 IMF Borrowers Worldwide Kenya has now become one of the world’s top 10 borrowers from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), ranking seventh globally in terms of outstanding debt. This new position highlights the country’s growing reliance on external financing to support its economic and development programs. According to the latest IMF data released on Thursday, Kenya currently owes the Fund an outstanding amount of SDR 2.95 billion, which is roughly Ksh519.8 billion at the current exchange rate. This figure places Kenya ahead of many other nations in terms of IMF borrowing. Globally, only six countries owe…

Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Removal of Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo can now breathe a sigh of relief after a three-judge bench dismissed a petition that sought to remove him from office over allegations of party hopping. The petition, filed in June 2023, claimed that Governor Guyo had defected from the Jubilee Party to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), which, if proven, would have led to his automatic loss of office under Kenyan law. The court ruling, delivered on Friday, December 5, firmly rejected the petition, stating that although party hopping is illegal in Kenya, there was…

Popular betting company Pepeta has strengthened its bond with Western Kenya’s grassroots culture and local sports community after successfully organizing a vibrant and highly attended traditional bullfighting tournament in Kakamega County. The cultural event, held on November 14 and 15, showcased Pepeta’s growing involvement in regional activities and built on the excitement created by the company’s first Iwake Fest grassroots football competition. This latest tournament marked a major step in its mission to support, preserve, and promote local traditions. For two energetic days, life in Kakamega County slowed down as thousands of residents and visitors came together to honour a…

Nyamira MCAs Move to Court After Senate Overturns Governor Nyaribo’s Impeachment A group of Members of the Nyamira County Assembly have announced that they will challenge the Senate’s decision to dismiss the impeachment of Governor Amos Nyaribo. The MCAs argue that the Senate made a wrong ruling when it declared that the Assembly failed to reach the required two-thirds majority during the impeachment vote. Speaking to the media on December 4, 2025, the MCAs accused the Senate of overturning their decision without even reviewing the impeachment documents or evaluating the evidence presented against the governor. Kemera Ward MCA James Mating’a…