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Governors threaten legal action against controller of budget over delayed funds

The governors now say they are prepared to seek her removal through Parliament.

Two dead in separate gold mine collapses in Siaya and West Pokot

The most recent incident occurred on Sunday evening in Kambi Karaya, West Pokot, where a female miner was buried inside a tunnel while attempting to extract gold.

Cops in baby Pendo case released on bail, handed strict bond terms

The court further directed that each of the accused must provide two sureties, each valued at five hundred thousand shillings.

DIG Lagat steps aside as probe over Ojwang murder continues

Lagat in a notice dated June 16, 2025, said the move was a personal decision made in view of his role and responsibilities, and that his deputy will take over until the probe is complete.

All 1,209 police stations to get CCTV as Gov't targets full rollout in two years

The move comes days after IPOA revealed that CCTV footage at Central Police Station was tampered with on the night Albert Ojwang died in custody.

DPP: OCS Talaam interfered with CCTV to obstruct probe into Ojwang’s death

The prosecution told the Milimani Law Courts that Taalam hired a technician to tamper with the surveillance system in what it believes was an attempt to obstruct justice.

Two arraigned over tampering with CCTV in Ojwang death probe

A technician is said to have confessed that he was paid Sh3,000 to tamper with CCTV footage.

IPOA seeks to detain Nairobi Central OCS for 21 days over Ojwang’s death

In the application, IPOA wants Taalam held at Lang’ata Police Station or any other station as investigations require. The authority is also seeking permission to conduct a forensic examination on electronic devices taken from the officer.

Nairobi Central OCS Samson Talaam appears in court over murder probe

Talaam appeared before Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi on Monday, June 16, 2025, as the prosecution filed a miscellaneous application tied to the murder case.

Court stops developer from evicting South C college from disputed land

Counties to take over Sh150 billion worth of functions by mid-2026

This milestone development stems from a consensus between the national government and the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee, as guided by the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution.

Lawyers accuse State of contempt in IEBC appointments row

City Hall goes after big shots in unpaid land rates crackdown

The county government last Friday announced that land rates defaulters will be denied key services like water supply, garbage collection, parking, and licensing support.

Treasury cuts salaries budget for top officials by Sh600 million

Motion seeks to rename Juja Road after veteran broadcaster, Mbotela

The proposal seeks to permanently honour the late veteran broadcaster, who was a prominent figure in Kenyan media for decades.

Ex-UN employee jailed 30 years for killing wife in Nakuru hotel

Nicholas Cheruiyot Koskei was found guilty of the premeditated murder of Rhoda Mumbi Mutua, whom he strangled on the night of July 8 that year.

Ojwang’s father: I brought a title deed, took home a death certificate

Ojwang left his Kakoth village home carrying only a title deed, hoping it would be enough to post bail for his 31-year-old son, a teacher who had been arrested by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.

Fifteen Kenyans deported from US arrive safely in Nairobi

Authorities said the deportees were removed for violating US immigration rules.

CoG warns of walkout as treasury ignores Sh536 billion demand

Three civilians arrested over Blogger Ojwang’s death in custody

The three; Gin Ammitou Abwao, Collins Karani Ireri, and Brian Mwaniki Njue — were fellow detainees at Nairobi’s Central Police Station when Ojwang’ was being held there, and investigators believe they were used by police officers to torture him.

Isiolo, Marsabit courts among 42 to be digitised in Sh250m tech upgrade

Ten Nairobi police officers grilled over Ojwang’s death in custody

Speaker Wetang’ula lauds Kenya-China agreement as major boost to economic growth

The agreement, unveiled during President William Ruto’s official visit to Beijing, will see tariffs and duties on Kenyan goods exported to China scrapped opening up new market opportunities for local producers.

Two nabbed in Bungoma over elephant tusks possession

The National Police Service (NPS) confirmed that the arrest followed an intelligence-led operation conducted the previous day, Saturday, June 14.

Western leaders back Ruto’s 2027 presidential bid

The show of unity and endorsement took place on Sunday, June 15, 2025, during a church service held at Friends’ Comprehensive School in Lugari, Kakamega County.

One dead, several injured in Kawangware blaze

According to police and eyewitnesses, the blaze started on the top floor of a four-storey apartment block.

Kalonzo turns down DP Kindiki’s call to join government

In a statement shared on his official X account on Sunday, June 15, 2025, Kalonzo dismissed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s remarks as disingenuous and an attempt to sow discord within the newly united opposition front.

We can’t entrust gov't to leaders without a clear plan- President Ruto

Speaking during the event, Ruto dismissed the opposition’s push to unseat him, saying it is driven more by slogans than substance.

Judiciary marks anniversary of slain Magistrate Kivuti, vows reforms

The late Kivuti, who held the position of Principal Magistrate, lost her life while conducting court proceedings, an incident that shocked the nation and exposed significant security vulnerabilities within judicial institutions.

Woman nabbed at JKIA with over 600 grams of cocaine

The suspect was intercepted on the morning of June 13, just before boarding an outbound flight.