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The petitioner is seeking urgent conservatory orders to stop Mohamed from assuming office or carrying out any duties linked to the position of Commissioner General until the case is fully heard and decided.
The clarification comes after the OCS, Chief Inspector Dishen Angoya, was arrested for allegedly releasing some of the persons arrested during Monday protests over the cost of fuel.
Kindiki praised public service vehicle operators for calling off a planned strike to allow dialogue, describing the move as a demonstration of patriotism and willingness to engage constructively.
The Commission noted that it is dealing with claims spread across various regions, many dating back years, requiring detailed checks, documentation, and verification before any decisions can be made.
The Central Police station OCS was arrested after releasing some of the people arrested on Monday over the high costs of fuel protests, around Nairobi.
The announcement comes as preparations for the by-election gain momentum following the death of Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho on March 29, 2026.
The suspects were arrested during protests that spread across Nairobi as residents took to the streets to oppose rising fuel prices and the high cost of living. Some of those charged are minors.
Central Regional Police Commander Jasper Ombati has also been recalled to headquarters. He has been replaced by Geoffrey Maiyek, who previously served as head of the Railway Police Unit.
Orengo expressed alarm over what he termed increasing police brutality across the country, saying lives had already been lost during the protests. He claimed that four people had died, including three allegedly shot dead and one reportedly run over by a police vehicle.
The MPs defended transport operators who withdrew services on May 18, 2026, saying they were exercising their constitutional right to protest over rising fuel prices.
In a statement on Tuesday, the DCI said homicide detectives were pursuing all leads to identify and arrest those behind what it described as a “heinous crime” after the singer succumbed to severe burn injuries sustained during the attack.
Gachagua, who is in the UK for diaspora meetings aimed at engaging Kenyans abroad, building political networks, and mobilising support for his Democracy for Citizens Party ahead of the 2027 General Election, argued that Kenya’s fuel supply chain does not depend on routes affected by Middle East tensions.
Speaking after a high-level meeting with public transport operators on Tuesday, Wandayi said Sh2.7 billion was spent in a single move to reduce diesel prices by Sh10 per litre, describing it as part of the wider cushioning plan.
Kushian Muchiri, Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of Public Transport Sector and National Chairman of the Association of Matatu Transport Owners, also confirmed the suspension of the strike and urged operators to resume work immediately.
According to Kindiki, Value Added Tax on petroleum products has been reduced from 16% as part of efforts to ease the burden on households and businesses facing rising living costs.
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change met Somo Africa to discuss a partnership linked to creating 100,000 green jobs, including school environmental education, solar-powered agro-processing and improved farmer credit.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the decision followed agreement that urgent high-level talks were necessary to address grievances raised by matatu operators and restore normal transport operations.
Police allege that the officer is in custody pending arraignment, with internal probes examining the circumstances under which the suspects were freed after being arrested during violent demonstrations that disrupted parts of the capital.
At the centre of the price pressure is a tightening global supply chain that has reduced available fuel in traditional markets. This has pushed countries like Kenya to seek alternative sources such as India, which comes with higher freight and insurance charges, further increasing landed costs.
Preliminary reports indicate that the lorry driver lost control of the tanker before it overturned and landed on its right side, leaving the vehicle resting across part of the road.
Murkomen said at least four people were killed and more than 30 others injured during the demonstrations, which were triggered by protests over fuel prices and later turned violent in several regions.
Chomba said the design of petroleum taxation means most of the money collected is already allocated to specific uses such as development projects and infrastructure financing, limiting any quick adjustments to ease consumer prices.
In a statement on Tuesday, the DCI cautioned members of the public against turning legitimate demonstrations into criminal activity, even as it reaffirmed that Kenyans retain the constitutional right to peaceful assembly and expression.
At the centre of their complaint is the claim that KPA did not make public the list of shortlisted candidates before interviews were conducted, which they say denied transparency from the start.
According to the National Police Service, officers recovered 850 rolls of cannabis sativa, commonly known as bhang, as well as an additional 1,000 grams of unrolled cannabis from the suspect.
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro proposes a four to six-month fuel relief package to cut 8% VAT on petroleum, reduce the Road Maintenance Levy, and inject Sh5 billion from the Fuel Stabilisation Fund to subsidise diesel prices.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Tuesday, Yambo said Kenya is increasingly normalizing gender-based violence, describing femicide as a national crisis driven by misogyny, harmful cultural practices and failures within the justice system.
The strike has been driven by stalled discussions between transport players and government officials, who had been trying to find a way forward on the rising cost of fuel and its effect on operations.
In its Weekly forecast covering May 19 to May 25, the department said areas expected to receive more than 50 millimetres of rainfall face heightened risks from stagnant water, flooding and disease outbreaks.
According to Chepsoi, one of the proposals tabled was for the government to use funds from the petroleum levy to cushion consumers, especially diesel users who have been most affected by the recent price changes.