Author: Journalist Benedict
Two Kenyan police officers have each been sentenced to 35 years behind bars for their involvement in the death of a man who had been arrested for not wearing a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sentencing was delivered on Tuesday, July 29, by Justice Reuben Nyakundi, who ruled that the prosecution had successfully proven, beyond any reasonable doubt, that the two constables were directly responsible for the tragic death of 26-year-old Dennis Lusava. The court found that the officers played an active role in the brutal killing, which occurred in 2022 at the Mbururu Police Post in Kakamega…
Starting August 8, 2025, Kenyans will find it much easier to invest in shares at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), thanks to a major shift in trading rules. For the first time, investors will be able to buy or sell just one share, instead of being required to purchase a minimum of 100 shares as was the case before. This development is part of the NSE’s ongoing efforts to make stock market investment more inclusive and accessible to the public. In an official statement released on Tuesday, July 29, the NSE announced the rule change, confirming that from August 8,…
The Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare is considering taking disciplinary action against Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi for repeatedly ignoring its official summons. The Senators were angered when Mbadi failed to show up for a scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 29, and instead sent Public Investments Principal Secretary Cyrell Wagunda Odede to represent him — a move that did not sit well with the lawmakers. In response, the committee dismissed the PS and firmly ordered CS Mbadi to personally attend the next sitting, now scheduled for Monday, August 4. The Senators warned that any further absence would…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has officially filed fresh murder charges against the five individuals suspected of killing Kasipul Member of Parliament (MP) Charles Ong’ondo Were. This new development comes after the DPP decided to merge two separate court cases—one initially filed at the Kibera Law Courts and the other at the Milimani Law Courts—into one consolidated case. This legal move means that instead of the suspects facing charges in two different courts, the case will now be handled as a single matter in one court, simplifying the legal process. Previously, three suspects had been charged and arraigned in…
A government official from the Ministry of Lands has been arrested in Garissa County after being found with a stash of sensitive items suspected to be part of a major fraud operation. The arrest took place along the Garissa-Lamu road after detectives received a tip-off and stopped the suspect’s Toyota Prado for inspection. According to a statement from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), officers conducted a preliminary search of the vehicle and uncovered highly suspicious items. Among the discoveries were three live 9mm Colt bullets, six personal cheques each valued at Ksh500,000, four mobile phones of different brands, and…
The Tanzanian government has officially prohibited foreigners—including many Kenyans—from engaging in 15 small- and medium-sized business activities within its borders. This new directive, announced by Tanzania’s Minister for Industry and Trade, Selemani Saidi Jafo, is expected to significantly impact current and aspiring foreign investors, particularly those from neighboring Kenya. According to the government’s notice, the ban targets various industries, including agriculture, tourism, mining, environment, and technology. Among the restricted ventures are popular and commonly practiced businesses such as mobile money transfer services, repair of mobile phones and electronic gadgets, and salon services—unless the salon is based within a hotel or…
Saboti Member of Parliament, Caleb Amisi, has issued a strong warning to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, saying he will leave the party if it continues collaborating with President William Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza administration. Amisi made these remarks on Tuesday, July 29, stressing that his loyalty to the Raila Odinga-led ODM only lasts for the current five-year parliamentary term. Speaking candidly, Amisi explained that although he was elected on an ODM ticket, his commitment does not extend beyond the 2027 General Election if the party persists in its newfound partnership with Ruto’s government. “I was elected on…
A fresh twist has emerged in the death of Julie Wangui, a 24-year-old woman who died while in remand custody, after an official autopsy concluded she passed away due to natural causes. However, her family has strongly rejected these findings and is demanding greater transparency from the authorities. Addressing the media on Tuesday, July 29, Wangui’s family raised serious concerns about the validity of the autopsy. They revealed that they were not given access to her medical history prior to the postmortem, yet the findings were largely based on those records. This has left the family confused and suspicious about…
Tensions flared in Embu town after boda boda operators engaged in a standoff with police officers following the arrest of one of their senior leaders. The protest was sparked by the detention of the Kirimari SACCO Treasurer, who was reportedly arrested on the night of Sunday, July 28, by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Details surrounding the reasons for his arrest remain unclear, as authorities have not issued any official explanation or statement regarding the incident. The lack of communication has only fueled anger and speculation among the riders. By early Tuesday morning, July 29, the situation…
Naivasha Member of Parliament Jayne Kihara has suffered a major setback after the High Court dismissed her request to stop the criminal case against her. She had petitioned the court to halt proceedings initiated by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), but the judge ruled that the DPP acted lawfully in filing the charges. The court maintained that there was enough legal basis for the case to proceed and declined to interfere with the DPP’s constitutional powers to prosecute. The case will now move forward, with Kihara expected to take a plea on charges related to alleged incitement remarks. During…