Author: Lorren Aliwa

In a significant crackdown on human trafficking, operatives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have successfully apprehended two suspects and rescued 56 victims in a raid conducted in Embakasi, Nairobi County. The operation, led by detectives from the Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU) at the DCI headquarters, culminated in the arrest of Dakie Jilo, aged 30, and Salat Galgalo, aged 20, at a residential building in Tassia, Embakasi sub-county. The suspects were nabbed following a meticulous operation aimed at combating human trafficking and protecting vulnerable individuals from exploitation. According to the DCI statement released on Friday, July 12, 2024,…

In a lively celebration in Eldoret, a group of Generation Z youth and local residents gathered to mark the removal of former Roads Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen from office. The festive occasion included a ceremonial cutting of a cake, symbolizing their sentiments towards the recent Cabinet dissolution by President William Ruto. The youth and residents in Eldoret expressed their views on his tenure and departure with enthusiasm, highlighting both criticism and support for the President’s decision. “We want to thank Mr. President for the move that he made yesterday. We are very excited. Mr. Murkomen, I believe you are now…

Kitutu Chache North MP Japheth Nyakundi has called on President William Ruto to consider re-appointing competent former Cabinet Secretaries who were recently dismissed. Speaking at Kiamogore area, Nyakundi commended the President for his decision to dissolve the Cabinet but emphasized that not all CSs failed in their duties and some deserved reinstatement. “While some Cabinet Secretaries were negligent or dragged their feet, leaving the President to carry the heavy burden alone, others were competent and effective in their roles,” Nyakundi stated. The legislator praised President Ruto for his efforts to lower the cost of living, including the appreciation of the…

President William Ruto has appointed Deputy Inspector-General Douglas Kanja Kirocho as the acting Inspector-General of the National Police Service (NPS) following the resignation of Japhet Koome. The announcement was made on July 12, 2024, as Koome stepped down from his position amid heavy criticism over the police response to recent nationwide protests. “Pending the nomination, parliamentary approval, and appointment of the Inspector-General of the National Police Service, the Head of State has, in accordance with Section 16 of the National Police Service Act, designated Kanja,” a statement from State House read. Douglas Kanja, now the acting Inspector-General, has an extensive…

On Friday, July 12, 2024, students from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) took to the streets in a passionate protest following the tragic death of their fellow student, Denzel Omondi. The students marched to demand justice for Omondi, whose body was found in the Gachororo quarry in Kiambu County, days after he was reported missing. Denzel Omondi, a 24-year-old Quantity Analysis student, was last seen on June 25, 2024, participating in protests at the National Assembly. His parents reported that he had been in high spirits when they last spoke to him on June 27, but shortly…

In a sweeping move, President William Ruto has dissolved his entire Cabinet, citing ongoing protests against high taxes and governance issues. The decision, announced in a national address on Thursday, July 11, saw the dismissal of all Cabinet ministers and the Attorney-General, with their duties temporarily delegated to principal secretaries to ensure continuity of governance. “In response to public concerns and after a thorough review of my Cabinet’s performance, I have decided to dismiss all CSs and the AG, except for the PCS and CS for Foreign Affairs,” President Ruto declared. The immediate former Cabinet Secretaries took to social media…

In a significant shake-up within the Kenya Police Service, Inspector General Japhet Koome has tendered his resignation. This development was confirmed on July 12, 2024, by President William Ruto, who has promptly accepted Koome’s resignation. “His Excellency Hon William Samoei Ruto, PhD, CGH, President and Commander in Chief of the Defence Forces, has on this 12th day of July, 2024, accepted the resignation of Eng. Japheth N. Koome, MGH, as the Inspector General of the National Police Service,” a statement from the President’s office read. Following Koome’s departure, Deputy-Inspector General Douglas Kanja will step in as the acting Inspector General,…

Shock and disbelief gripped the residents of Mukuru slums in Nairobi on Friday following the grim discovery of nine human bodies at a dumpsite in the area. The bodies, wrapped in sacks and dumped unceremoniously, presented a harrowing scene that has left the community reeling. According to preliminary investigations by the police, eight of the bodies were women, and their conditions varied from fresh to severely decomposed. Some of the bodies exhibited burns, suggesting they may have met a violent end elsewhere before being disposed of near Kware Police Station. The distressing find was initially made by local youths around…

The government’s plans to implement the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) as a replacement for the NHIF have been halted following a landmark ruling by the High Court. Justices Alfred Mabeya, Robert Limo, and Friday Mugambi declared the Social Health Insurance Fund unconstitutional, citing inadequate public participation in its formulation. In their judgment delivered on Friday, the three-judge bench mandated Parliament to address the deficiencies within 120 days. They emphasized the need for robust public participation, as required by the constitution, before enacting or amending the disputed provisions of the healthcare program. “This should be done within 120 days.…

In a sweeping move, President William Ruto yesterday dissolved his first Cabinet, retaining only his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who also serves as the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs. This decision comes in the wake of youth-led protests opposing tax hikes and demanding governance reforms, including the dissolution of the cabinet. The Ruto administration, announced on September 27, 2022, and reshuffled on October 4, 2023, had faced mounting criticism due to unpopular policies and perceived extravagance, which angered many Kenyans struggling with a high cost of living. Many of the dismissed cabinet members were key…