Author: Journalist Benedict

Well-known matatu operator Super Metro is preparing to venture into the taxi business as it seeks to take advantage of the growing demand for ride-hailing services in Kenya. In a statement posted on social media on Monday, October 13, the company revealed that it will soon introduce a new digital taxi service named SuperGo Taxi. “SuperGo Taxi Coming Soon!!!” the Sacco announced on its official Facebook page, accompanied by a promotional banner showcasing the intended taxi design. The teaser also carried the slogan: “When the ride’s on time, the mood stays prime. We move joyfully.” Although Super Metro did not…

Tension erupted in Katani, Machakos County, on Sunday after a dispute over land ownership turned deadly, leaving one man shot and killed. The deceased, identified as Sammy, was a well-known land broker in the area. Witnesses say he was engaged in a conversation with two individuals when the exchange escalated into a confrontation that ended tragically. A video seen by Kenyans.co.ke shows a man holding a gun sprinting away from an angry crowd while pointing the weapon and warning people not to follow him. The recording is believed to have been captured moments after Sammy was shot. Residents who were…

Cybersecurity experts are warning Android users that downloading free VPN or streaming apps from unverified sources could lead to major financial losses and stolen personal data. This alert comes after the discovery of a fake VPN app disguised as a free movie and sports streaming platform. While it appears to give users access to live sports and films at no cost, the app secretly installs powerful malware that targets banking details. The malicious software behind it is called Klopatra, a newly identified Android Remote Access Trojan (RAT). Once it infects a phone, it gives criminals full control of the device—allowing…

Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has openly declared that he wants to run for the Nairobi governor’s seat in the 2027 elections—and he says President William Ruto inspired that decision. On Monday morning, Kuria wrote a public “Dear Ruto” letter on social media. In it, he said the President’s recent remarks about the state of Nairobi convinced him to step forward and take charge of fixing the capital. “Dear President William Ruto, you spoke directly to my heart today. Just like Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga has told me many times, Nairobi cannot continue being a city full of garbage,…

Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has suffered a major legal setback after the Court of Appeal rejected her attempt to block a former Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier from receiving Ksh1 million awarded to him for wrongful dismissal. The Appellate Court ruled that Tuya’s request for a stay of execution of the compensation order did not meet the legal standards required for consideration. Justices Wanjiru Karanja, Kathurima M’Inoti, and Lydia Achode explained that the CS had failed to prove two key things: that the ex-soldier would be unable to refund the money if the final appeal succeeded, and that paying…

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has announced a nationwide crackdown to deal with the growing problem of fake and substandard goods being brought into the country. Speaking about the new operation, KEBS North Rift Regional Manager Vincent Cheruiyot said that the agency will intensify inspections at every official border point in an effort to stop illegal and poor-quality products from entering Kenya. Cheruiyot explained that the increase in counterfeit and substandard goods is largely caused by porous borders and weak enforcement by some agencies. He warned that KEBS will not spare anyone found helping smugglers or distributing fake items.…

The Kenya Private Security Workers Union (KPSWU) is urging the government to take tough action against private security companies that continue to ignore legal and regulatory requirements. The union wants the state to withdraw the licenses of firms that are repeatedly violating the rules governing the sector. KPSWU says the government must act urgently to protect security officers from exploitative and dishonest company owners who refuse to follow the standards meant to improve working conditions, pay, and professionalism in the industry. In a statement on Friday, October 10, the union’s Secretary General, Isaac Andabwa, revealed that several firms are disregarding…

Charles Ngusya Nguna, the Member of Parliament for Mwingi West, has officially left Kalonzo Musyoka’s Wiper Democratic Movement (WDM-K) and joined President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Nguna made the move on Friday during a visit to State House, where he was received by the President and other leaders. He first became MP in 2017 after winning the seat on a Democratic Party (DP) ticket, serving until 2022. In the August 2022 General Election, he was re-elected under the Wiper Democratic Movement and has served in that capacity up to 2025 before announcing his defection. On October 10, after…

President William Ruto has explained why he chose to extend an olive branch to his long-time political opponent, Gideon Moi, saying it was a deliberate decision aimed at fostering national unity and bringing KANU into the broad-based government. Speaking at Moi’s Kabarak home on Friday, Ruto said the outreach is part of a wider mission to bring the country together and continue the vision set by Kenya’s early leaders. He noted that the talks were influenced by the need to improve key sectors like education, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic growth. One of the biggest outcomes of their meeting was an…

Top Legal and Political Figures Apply for the Prestigious Senior Counsel Rank Director General of the National Intelligence Service (NIS), Noordin Haji, and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula are among over 100 prominent Kenyan advocates who have applied to join the exclusive rank of Senior Counsel, one of the highest honours in the country’s legal profession. According to a list released by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), a total of 105 distinguished lawyers have formally submitted their applications seeking recognition as Senior Counsels — a title reserved for advocates who have demonstrated exceptional excellence, integrity, and contribution to the…