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According to DCI Kenya, the arrest was carried out on Friday by officers from the Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU) and the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) in the ongoing crackdown on narcotics trafficking.
According to the report, the process was coordinated by an individual operating under the name Elijah’s Ticketing Tours, who admitted to handling ticketing and reservations without a recruitment licence.
The commission said many people wrongly believe that anonymity or physical distance shields them from consequences, a belief that has contributed to rising cyberbullying, threats, harassment and offensive remarks online.
The five-judge panel—led by Chief Justice Martha Koome and including Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, Justices Smokin Wanjala, Njoki Ndung’u, and Isaac Lenaola—clarified that the Supreme Court may only grant stay orders for cases in the Court of Appeal, not the High Court.
Governor George Natembeya appeared before CPAC to respond to the Auditor General’s report on the county’s 2024/25 accounts. The report showed that Trans Nzoia had neglected to pay gratuity to staff whose contracts had ended years ago, with the last payment recorded on May 9, 2021.
Nairobi-based traffic liaison officer Boniface Otieno said road crashes remain a major concern not just in Kenya but around the world.
Differences in medical reports or contradictory evidence can stretch the case for weeks, which goes against the court’s purpose of resolving disputes within 60 days.
Wairimu wants the court to treat her application as urgent and hear it without delay. She is also asking that all decisions and directions issued so far be cancelled, and that the case be restarted before a different judge, excluding Justice Kavedza.
Matiang’i rejected arguments that the current problems would not exist if another education system had been retained. He maintained that any curriculum inherited by the current leadership would have suffered the same fate.
The two-day gathering will also see the leaders plan a nationwide campaign to encourage citizens, particularly young people, to register as voters and participate actively in the upcoming elections.
Based in Kenya, Demissie will lead DFC’s regional operations, overseeing investments designed to support private-sector growth while expanding economic cooperation between the United States and East African countries.
The EACC argued that the DPP’s reliance on section 87(a) of the Criminal Procedure Code as the basis for terminating the case was a misinterpretation of the law.
During a County Public Accounts Committee session on Thursday, senators also probed Sh1.15 billion in pending bills that lacked essential documents such as contracts, requisitions, and delivery notes.
The warning comes days after a crash on January 24 near the Lang’ata underpass, close to Wilson Airport and the Carnivore Restaurant. A fuel tanker heading to Kikuyu lost control after hitting a pavement, collided with a lorry, and toppled onto the road below.
Police in Kariobangi North, Nairobi, arrested a suspect and recovered 36 suspected stolen smartphones after a public tip-off, underscoring the growing role of community intelligence in tackling urban crime.
The governor was scheduled to appear on Thursday, January 29, 2026, to explain issues highlighted in the Auditor General’s report on Garissa County’s accounts. In a letter to the Committee, he asked to delay the session, citing foreign travel but without clarifying the purpose or destination.
The controversy began when Mwilu assigned a three-judge bench to hear cases aimed at lifting interim orders that had temporarily blocked Gachagua’s ouster in November 2024, enabling Prof Kithure Kindiki to take office as his successor.
The opposition claims the visit has been prompted by repeated incidents of violence and rights violations allegedly directed at its leaders and supporters, which it says have not been adequately addressed by police despite being reported at various stations.
Kenya currently produces only about 20 per cent of its annual rice requirements against a local demand of roughly 80 per cent. This translates into an estimated annual deficit of about 800,000 tonnes, with total national demand exceeding one million metric tonnes.
Justice Hassan’s appointment to the Court of Appeal was announced on Tuesday, formally marking the end of his tenure at IPOA.
Speaking during a joint media briefing in Nairobi on Thursday, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the enhanced cooperation reflects the strong partnership and mutual respect between the two nations.
The court noted that the Independent Policing Oversight Authority was in lawful possession of the registers following an earlier court order, and the police did not challenge that position.
The three were arraigned on Thursday after the Investigations Bureau (IB) concluded inquiries into what authorities described as a fraudulent scheme that led to the misappropriation of Sh22,151,983 from the state-owned oil firm.
The registration drive comes amid heightened political activity as parties begin laying the groundwork for 2027, with early organisation seen as key to managing competitive nominations and ensuring orderly internal elections.
The operation uncovered hundreds of thousands of litres of suspected counterfeit alcohol, some bearing Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) excise stamps that failed verification, while others were fraudulently labelled as different legitimate products.
Contractors working in Kayole Soweto, Kahawa Soweto, Embakasi and Matopeni have been put on notice after Lot 1 of the project recorded a completion rate of just 27.3 per cent, far below the targeted 98 per cent.
The Governor raised his objections while defending Laikipia County’s 2024/25 revenue and expenditure accounts before the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC), arguing that such spending was inappropriate given the pressing needs of rural communities.
Progress Plus Alliance leader Arnold Maliba accuses President William Ruto’s National Infrastructure Fund of bypassing Kenya’s budget process, weakening parliamentary oversight and enabling unchecked public asset sales ahead of 2027 polls.
Speaking at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County, where he presided over the disbursement of NYOTA Business Start-Up Capital, the President said the government is deliberately targeting youths who may not have had the opportunity to complete formal education.
In a letter dated Thursday, the Clerk of the National Assembly confirmed receipt of the petition and stated that it had been transmitted in line with established constitutional and statutory procedures governing petitions concerning the conduct of public office holders.