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IPOA commends police interdictions after blogger Albert Ojwang’s death
Issack emphasized that this action is vital for conducting a fair and comprehensive investigation.
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Amnesty Kenya calls for immediate investigation into Albert Ojwang’s death
Amnesty voiced serious worries about the events leading to Ojwang’s death, which happened only hours after police arrested him in Homa Bay County and transferred him to Nairobi for custody.
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Trump’s travel ban on 12 nations takes effect early Monday, June 9
The travel ban targets individuals from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
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Mediheal shares protocols used in 476 kidney transplants
The hospital emphasized that every organ donation was made voluntarily, with no signs of coercion or commercial transactions, in line with Kenya’s Health Act and global best practices.
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Top cops at Central Police Station suspended over Albert Ojwang's death
Among those suspended are the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Central Police Station and the Duty Officer present on the night of Ojwang's death.
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Thousands flood Madrid streets in mass anti-government protest
Demonstrators filled Plaza de España, a prominent square in the heart of the capital, many of them waving Spain’s red and yellow national flags.
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Speaker Wetang’ula accuses opposition of fanning anger ahead of 2027 polls
Wetang’ula cautioned that the opposition’s strategy aims to provoke emotional voting, which he warned could result in poor leadership decisions.
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LSK demands answers over Albert Ojwang’s death
LSK President Faith Odhiambo demanded a swift and thorough investigation into Ojwang’s death, insisting that those responsible be held accountable.
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Governor Natembeya rejects state honors amid graft allegations
Natembeya, a former high-ranking government official, was previously honored with the Moran of the Burning Spear (MBS) and the Elder of the Burning Spear (EBS) awards given in recognition of exemplary service to the nation.
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Sakaja blasts COTU and critics over Affordable Housing Project
He expressed disbelief that COTU would oppose the construction of markets funded through the housing levy.
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President Ruto: Opposition noise won’t shake me
Addressing congregants during a Sunday service in Makadara, Nairobi, the President brushed off the rising political backlash, dismissing it as baseless talk.
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Opposition leaders Malala and Methu reject proposed nuclear plant in Kilifi
While addressing a rally in Malindi on Sunday, June 8, 2025, the two leaders voiced concerns about the potential impact of the proposed project.
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MP Ichung’wah: Declaring holidays is State's role, not opposition’s
The Kikuyu MP cautioned the opposition against using young people as tools to deepen divisions within the country, particularly across generational lines, under President William Ruto’s administration.
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Passaris: Nairobi’s support for Ruto is unshakable
Passaris, an ODM legislator, said Ruto's presidency is a divine reality that all Kenyans, especially the youth should accept and support.
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CS Mutua ridicules Kalonzo, cautions against alliance with Gachagua
Mutua challenged Kalonzo’s decision-making, implying that the seasoned politician was "playing small" by aligning himself with leaders he labeled as unpopular and ineffective.
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Cop among three nabbed over suspected KPLC equipment vandalism in Nairobi
The arrests followed a tip-off to KPLC’s Nairobi Area security team about ongoing cable tampering near Nyayo Stadium.
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Nairobi woman injured by accidental discharge of husband’s gun
The victim is married to a businessman who legally owns a firearm.
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MP Kaluma dismisses Gachagua’s 'Cousins' remark as irrelevant
In a statement posted on his official X account on Sunday, June 8, 2025, Kaluma firmly dismissed the label, expressing that he does not associate with it and considers it irrelevant to the broader national conversation.
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PCS Mudavadi heads to China to bolster strategic ties
The high-level forum is slated to run from June 8 to 13 and brings together African and Chinese officials to review and advance joint initiatives agreed upon during past FOCAC summits.
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British soldier in Nanyuki arrested over rape- UK's Defence Ministry
The Defence Serious Crime Unit (DSCU), the UK’s global service police force, has questioned the serving soldier and other witnesses in relation to the alleged attack, which took place last month.
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Governor Sakaja issues ultimatum to Nairobi rent defaulters
Addressing congregants during a church service on Sunday, Sakaja urged Nairobians to fulfil their responsibilities, noting that timely rent payments are crucial for the county to function effectively.
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NPS: Ojwang died after hitting head in cell, probe underway
According to the statement, Ojwang was rushed to the Mbagathi Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
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President Ruto reiterates support for youth empowerment programs
During a church service in Nairobi, the President unveiled a new initiative pledging that 70 women and youth groups in each ward will receive financial support to start businesses.
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A father's pain: Albert Ojwang's father shares details of son's final moments
The grieving father shared a harrowing account of the events that led to Albert’s arrest in Migori on Saturday afternoon.
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UDA, ODM set to share Sh736 million in political party funds
Although the Registrar of Political Parties, Ann Nderitu, has announced a reduction in the budget for the 2024/25 fiscal year, UDA and ODM are still set to be allocated a combined total of Sh736 million.
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Salasya voices opposition for Finance Bill 2025
Salasya also argued that the bill is discriminatory, claiming it sidelines communities on the margins, especially those from the western region.
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Teacher dies in custody after arrest over social media post
Ojwang had traveled to Migori County to visit relatives when he was reportedly detained by officers connected to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
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President Ruto commits Sh4 million for Makadara's Church of Christ in Africa
The President announced a Sh4 million contribution towards the renovation of the church’s roof, citing health risks associated with the existing asbestos material.
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Malava police officer arrested over robbery attempt
The victim was returning home from a freshers’ night event at Shamberere National Polytechnic when the incident occurred.
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IG Kanja gazettes new police stations to boost security
The move is geared toward strengthening grassroots security infrastructure in the country.