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President Ruto announces creation of seven new State Departments

The reorganisation, outlined in Executive Order No. 1 of 2025 dated June 9, replaces the 2023 Executive structure and takes effect immediately.

Why DCI boss Amin wants OCS Taalam treated as suspect in Ojwang’s death

Amin said Taalam is linked to a questionable suicide narrative and failed to book the suspect at the station.

Protesters torch vehicles in Nairobi as clashes erupt over Ojwang's death

The protesters are demanding the removal of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat over the controversial death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang.

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IG Kanja says Lagat to step aside only if named in probe

Kanja explained that the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is leading the probe, and all individuals mentioned in connection with the case will be required to give statements.

Tear gas fired at youths demanding Deputy IG Lagat’s resignation in Nairobi CBD

The group was protesting the killing of Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody on Sunday morning.

DCI gets Sh100m to monitor social media as new law seeks more powers

The National Assembly has approved the budget allocation for the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to acquire Optimus 3.0, a software tool that can hack into and monitor social media accounts and internet usage.

Mbadi: I have a date with Kenyans as budget day arrives

Speaking on Thursday morning, just hours before reading the 2025/2026 budget in Parliament, Mbadi described the day as important and exciting.

Cops grilled by IPOA as Ojwang death probe deepens

The officers questioned include those from Nairobi’s Central Police Station and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

Senate uncovers tender inequality in 22 counties

The National Cohesion Committee, in its report on the current state of the nation, notes that while some counties have issued tenders to these groups, they tend to award them to a small circle of pre-selected businesses, denying others a fair opportunity.

Extrajudicial killings reignite tensions in Ruto-Raila political deal

New rules strip counties of full control over revenue systems

Petition to scrap political party funding rules fails in court

Gov't receives 3 million BCG doses amid vaccine shortage

The shipment, supported by UNICEF and the World Health Organization, arrived on Wednesday evening at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and will be distributed to counties immediately.

Mackenzie’s doomsday cult mirrored global cult tragedies, court told

A forensic psychologist told the court on Wednesday that Mackenzie manipulated scripture and conspiracy theories to radicalize followers under the guise of religious salvation, resulting in the deaths of more than 400 people.

Pressure mounts over Ojwang’s death as 49 killed by police in 2024

Mombasa-bound service lane near JKIA to close for 13 hours

The disruption will affect the Mombasa-bound service lanes from Saturday, June 14, at 9 pm to Sunday, June 15, at 10 am.

First Ruto–Raila budget slashes education to fund defence, security

Wajir South’s high stakes in IEBC’s upcoming electoral boundary review

Wajir Deputy Governor Ahmed Muhumed extended heartfelt congratulations to Erastus Edung Ethekon, the newly appointed Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), and his team of commissioners.

Kenya tops own record for Meta data requests under Ruto rule

According to newly released data from Meta’s Transparency Centre, the Ruto administration sought information on 49 user accounts last year through 35 separate requests.

Puzzle of 3,400 county Bank accounts raises accountability fears

TikTok Star Khaby Lame leaves US after visa overstay detention

NTSA rolls out e-agent accounts to streamline Government payments

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) said on Wednesday that the eCitizen platform has been upgraded to support bulk payments using e-Agent accounts.

Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault, acquitted on another charge in #MeToo retrial

The split verdict meted out a measure of vindication to his accusers and prosecutors — but also to Weinstein — after the landmark case was thrown into limbo.

DCI justifies Ojwang’s arrest without summons

Ojwang died in police custody under unclear circumstances, sparking national outrage and sharp criticism from the opposition.

Where are they? Family cries for justice after Kerio Valley abductions

The missing men—Edward Kipchumba Terer, a 48-year-old laboratory technologist at Hope Clinic in Sambalat, and Mark Lomuke, who worked at the KVDA Tot mango factory—were reportedly taken by people in police uniform.

MPs launch one-week probe into Polio, BCG vaccine shortage

The Parliamentary Committee on Health, chaired by James Nyikal, has been ordered to deliver a full report within a week.

CA denies role in Ojwang arrest, says it has no access to real-time data

The regulator says it had no involvement in the incident and does not have access to real-time subscriber locations.

Safaricom breaks silence, denies ties to Ojwang case

CEO Peter Ndegwa said Safaricom was shocked by remarks made by former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi, who had accused the company of aiding security agencies in tracing and abducting citizens.

Sun’s South pole captured in new space images

These new observations are expected to improve understanding of solar activity and its impact on satellite systems and power infrastructure on Earth.