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Kasarani, Kilimani, Roysambu among areas affected by new water supply plan

The affected estates include Kilimani, Kileleshwa, Lavington, Karen, Lang’ata, Kasarani, Embakasi, Kabete, Roysambu and Westlands.

Activists move to court to push for DIG Lagat’s prosecution

In a petition filed on Wednesday, they argue that while some officers from Central Police Station have been interdicted, senior commanders who allegedly gave the orders remain in office and are still overseeing the investigation.

Sakaja: We’ll educate Ojwang’s son, support his widow, as we seek justice

Sakaja met the family at City Hall on Wednesday, where he promised to pay all burial expenses, fund the education of Albert’s young son, and clear outstanding college fees for his widow, who is studying community health.

Central Police OCS Talaam named main suspect in Ojwang’s death

Director of Criminal Investigations Mohammed Amin told the Senate on Wednesday that Ojwang was never officially booked at the station, following direct instructions from Talaam.

Brazil, Australia finally qualify for 2026 World Cup; Who has already qualified?

The win was the first for new manager Carlo Ancelotti, whose first match in charge was a 0-0 draw with Ecuador on Thursday.

Boos for Pochettino's U.S. after 4-0 hammering by Switzerland

The United States conceded four goals in 36 minutes as Mauricio Pochettino's side were booed off after being thrashed 4-0 by Switzerland in Nashville on Tuesday night.

IG Kanja apologises for misinformation on Ojwang’s death

Kanja admitted his earlier statement was based solely on a report from officers at Central Police Station and has since been discredited by findings from the Independent Policing Oversight Authority.

Inside blogger Ojwang’s final 24 hours as detailed by IG Kanja

Kanja told the Senate that the matter began on June 4, when Deputy Inspector General Eliud Langat lodged a complaint with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations over social media posts accusing him of corruption within the National Police Service.

Senator Haji slams double standards in Senate’s response to killings

Speaking during a special Senate sitting on Wednesday, convened to hear details surrounding the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, Haji said similar attention was not being paid to cases involving ordinary citizens from other parts of the country.

Musk says he went too far in attacks against Trump

"I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far," Musk wrote Wednesday on his social media platform X.

De Bruyne moves to Italian Champions Napoli following Manchester City exit

The Belgium international has now given the green light to a move to Italy and is set to travel to Naples for a medical with Napoli, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Justice must be done in Ojwang case- President Ruto

In his first public statement on the case, Ruto condemned the actions and failures that may have led to Ojwang’s death, describing the incident as unacceptable and heartbreaking.

England 1-3 Senegal: Pressure rises early for 'new' coach Tuchel as England collapse

England slumped to a 3-1 home friendly defeat by Senegal on Tuesday to ramp up the scrutiny on boss Thomas Tuchel one year before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Committee probes Kidney transplants as witnesses cite intimidation

The committee, led by Prof Elizabeth Bukusi, is gathering evidence on the state of organ transplant services in the country. In Uasin Gishu, the team is focusing on claims tied to kidney transplants, with Mediheal Hospital named in connection to some of the cases.

CCTV tampered with as IPOA names five officers in Ojwang death probe

IPOA at the same time also confirmed that six officers were involved in Ojwang’s arrest in Homa Bay on June 7, 2025.

Preview: Kenya Lionesses take on South Africa in African Championships

Kenya Lionesses Head Coach Simon Odongo has made one change and several positional switches ahead of the South African contest.

State House spent Sh3bn in nine months as auditor flags budget loopholes

A new report by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakango shows that while Ministries, Departments and Agencies reduced spending in some areas, high costs in key offices raise questions about the credibility of the austerity drive.

Sh35 billion in fake invoices: KRA flags 21,000 taxpayers

Deputy Commissioner for Micro and Small Taxpayers Gideon Muhwa laid bare the scale of the problem, pointing out that VAT performance continues to drag down overall tax revenue despite its presence in everyday consumer transactions.

Interior CS: Every effort will be made to punish those behind Ojwang’s death

Murkomen assured senators that no one involved in the killing will be protected, and that the Ministry of Interior will fully support investigators to ensure accountability.

High Court declares early political campaigns unconstitutional

In a landmark decision issued on Tuesday, a three-judge bench comprising Hedwig Ong’udi, Patricia Gichohi and Heston Nyaga ruled that early campaigns breach multiple rights and principles enshrined in the Constitution.

WhatsApp unveils enhanced privacy feature for status updates

Currently available in the beta version for Android users, this update introduces an "Allow sharing" option that enables users to dictate who can redistribute their Status updates beyond the initial viewers.

Over 71,000 loan defaulters blacklisted as HELB faces Sh35 billion crisis

The default crisis now threatens the sustainability of HELB, which operates as a revolving fund meant to support successive generations of university and college students.

Drones swarm Kyiv in unrelenting night assault

Counties blow budgets on pay, ignore services

According to the Controller of Budget’s 2024-25 budget implementation review, none of the 47 counties used more than 50 per cent of their development budgets in the first nine months of the financial year.

Kenyans fill M-Pesa to support grieving father of slain teacher, Albert Ojwang

Now, as he struggles with grief, Kenyans across the country are offering him something powerful: support, love, and money through M-Pesa.

Court upholds ‘marriage by cohabitation’ in property dispute

The case involved a woman identified as JLM and a man identified as WMG, who began living together in 2003.

Austria in mourning as Graz school shooting death toll rises to 11

On Tuesday night, thousands of people gathered in silence for a candlelight vigil in the city’s main square to honour the victims of the attack at Dreierschützengasse secondary school.

Poor communication blamed for 57,000 uncollected passports

Principal Secretary for Immigration and Citizen Services Belio Kipsang revealed that by June 9, 2025, a total of 57,334 passports had not been picked up by applicants, despite text message notifications having been sent out.

Sudan allows limited tea clearance as industry fears bigger crisis

The East Africa Tea Trade Association (EATTA) said it had received approval to clear 207 containers of Kenyan tea, each containing 400 bags, which had arrived in Sudan before the embargo was implemented.

UK sanctions Israeli ministers for inciting violence against Palestinians

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir will be barred from entering the UK and will have any assets held in the country frozen.