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Justice Alfred Mabeya found that police officers deployed during the demonstrations acted unlawfully, using excessive force that resulted in deaths, serious injuries and long-term suffering among civilians.
The team, led by government pathologist Dr Richard Njoroge, determined that the mortuary at Kericho County Hospital does not have the facilities needed to handle the examinations of the 32 bodies recovered from mass graves.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, he said the country inherited “a colonial philosophy that was really about containment, not growth,” noting that the city “was supposed to be controlled, pristine and planned for 350,000 people in 1948.”
The operation uncovered a sophisticated criminal network that combined insider knowledge from military members with civilian accomplices, raising concerns about security breaches within disciplined forces.
While being led in his testimony by State Counsel, Mutua said he is a certified crime investigator with over a decade of experience and was part of the team that examined the circumstances surrounding the shooting along Mama Ngina Street.
Wanga acknowledged the current strain within ODM following the passing of its leader, saying the party is working to regain stability even as members express differing opinions.
Treasury Principal Secretary Dr Chris Kiptoo told the committee that the matter had been addressed once it was detected, adding that the funds in question had been secured.
Even as he spoke of the threats, Gachagua insisted that his previous engagements in the Nyanza region had been peaceful, recalling a tour alongside President William Ruto where he said he received a warm welcome.
The Senate’s watchdog committee has fined Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja Sh500,000 and ordered his arrest after he skipped hearings on unexplained billions in county spending flagged by the Auditor General.
They were initially presented before the Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court on 9 March 2026 under Miscellaneous Application No. E023/2026, where custodial orders were issued as investigations continued.
The Deputy President accused some opposition leaders of exploiting unemployed youth by offering small payments to disrupt political events and attack rivals, both physically and online.
Ruto revealed that Kenya plans to expand its electricity capacity from the current 3,300 megawatts by adding 10,000 megawatts within the next five to seven years. Of this, 3,000 megawatts will come from nuclear power, forming a key part of efforts to ensure steady and clean energy supply.
Speaking on Wednesday at the International Conference on Nuclear Energy in Nairobi, he said the country needs more engineers, technicians and energy infrastructure to support development, investments and growing electricity demand across the country, stating that training more professionals is necessary “so that to be able to underwrite and undertake this very important development.”
The intelligence-led operation targeted a vehicle intercepted near Spur Mall in Gwa Kairu, Kiambu County.
In a press briefing on Wednesday, Wandayi said the government had noted “with concern, indeed grave concern, reports of product hoarding and speculative withholding of stocks by some oil marketing companies in anticipation of price movements.”
Old Mutual’s 2025 Financial Wellness Monitor shows rising optimism among working Kenyans, with higher earnings and savings goals, but persistent stress from debt, daily borrowing and limited financial buffers.
Speaking at the event, President Ruto emphasized that these investments are already underway, covering initiatives in rice and sugarcane production, electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturing, and other sectors, and are expected to create over 63,000 quality jobs for Kenyans.
Several roads and bridges have been destroyed, hampering rescue and relief operations as multi-agency teams remain on high alert.
The three, identified as Alex Wanjiku alias Aleko, Job Wachira Wanjohi, and Francis Kinyanjui Wanjiku alias Kinyaa, were arrested at around 0104 hours. Police said the operation was swift and carefully planned following receipt of intelligence on their whereabouts.
A third contingent of 208 Kenyan police officers returned from Haiti on March 24, 2026, after MSS deployment, underscoring Kenya’s role in curbing gang violence and supporting Haiti’s security institutions.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Allans addressed allegations circulating online that the initiative is backed by organisations such as Open Society and individuals linked to political interests.
On concerns about voter fraud, IEBC Commissioner Mukhwana said measures have been introduced to limit irregularities, particularly mass transfers, while encouraging non-partisan voter mobilization.
KWS Director General Erustus Kanga reiterated that fishing is strictly forbidden within Lake Nakuru National Park, a protected area dedicated to conservation and biodiversity.
According to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, as of March 24, 2026, about 250,391 new voters have been registered since the continuous registration exercise began on September 29, 2025. This falls short of the national target of 6.3 million new voters ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The Senate Committee on Trade, Industrialisation and Tourism had invited CS Kinyanjui on Tuesday to update them on the status of all county industrial parks, but he did not attend, prompting a formal summons
Currently, Nairobi accounts for 49,055 new entries, with Kiambu contributing 20,404. Together, these two counties represent 27 per cent of all new registrations nationwide. Mombasa follows with 15,140 new voters, Machakos 11,687, and Nakuru 10,432. Other counties in the upper tier include Kitui at 9,401, Kisii 8,871, Kakamega 8,078, Meru 7,499, and Murang’a 7,267.
The bodies were discovered in different stages of decomposition, suggesting they were buried at separate times rather than in a single event. Some preliminary assessments indicate that a few of the remains may have come from mortuaries, though this is still under review.
Upon landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi on Tuesday, President Chapo was received by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who highlighted the importance of the visit in advancing shared interests.
The directive was issued by Committee Chairperson Fatuma Dullo during a meeting held on Tuesday with officials from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and petitioners who raised concerns about alleged abuses within Lake Nakuru National Park.
The move aims to safeguard the funds, ensure timely disbursement, and prevent potential industrial actions arising from delayed transfers.