Crime
Police question Youth PS over fatal shooting of mobiliser in Kariokor
Addressing the matter publicly, Fikirini expressed grief over Ouma's death and conveyed his condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
Nairobi
News
Ruto likens Kenya's reforms to childbirth, says transformation demands sacrifice
Speaking on Thursday, the President stated that although childbirth is widely recognised as a painful and demanding process, it ultimately brings forth new life. He explained that Kenya's economic and governance reforms should be viewed in the same light, arguing that while the measures may be challenging in the short term, they are essential to securing the country's long-term development and prosperity
Crime
PS Fikirini’s bodyguards among seven quizzed in probe into youth mobiliser’s fatal shooting
Detectives are seeking to establish the circumstances that led to the shooting and have so far recorded statements from the two security officers attached to the Principal Secretary, a director from the State Department for Youth Affairs who was reportedly inside the PS’s vehicle at the time, and several witnesses who were present during the incident.
News
IPOA to probe alleged abductions, injuries linked to June 25 Gen Z Anniversary protests
According to the authority, preliminary observations showed that police carried out public order management operations in various areas, including setting up barricades along major roads in parts of Nairobi and Mombasa, where only limited protest activities were witnessed.
News
Kindiki urges African nations to end policy shifts, court long-term investors
The Deputy President reaffirmed Kenya’s support for ATIDI, describing the institution as a key partner in efforts to strengthen the investment environment and support socio-economic transformation across Africa.
Nairobi
One killed, two injured as Huruma protests over missing youths turn deadly
Residents have been demanding the release of Abdulaziz Duba Molu, popularly known as Zizo, and Maxwell Kiarie, who have not been seen since last week.
News
Showers to return in Nairobi and Western Kenya as weather patterns change
In its weekly weather outlook issued on Tuesday, the department said weather conditions will vary across regions, with some areas likely to experience intermittent rainfall while others remain largely sunny and partly cloudy.
Nairobi
Sakaja defends Kerich’s US assignment as court upholds jail sentence
Kerich was sentenced on May 19 by Justice Francis Gikonyo after failing to comply with court orders directing him to pay Sh106.7 million in legal fees to Kwengu and Company Advocates for services rendered on behalf of Foton East Africa Ltd.
Crime
DPP secures 70-year sentence for two convicted of robbery and sexual assault
The conviction followed a prosecution led by Principal Prosecution Counsel Hilda Omondi, who presented evidence from six witnesses detailing how the complainant was lured to Nairobi under the pretext of a business opportunity before being robbed and subjected to a brutal assault
News
High court petition seeks to halt NTSA motor vehicle inspection rules ahead of rollout
According to the court filings, the challenge centres on the process used in introducing the regulations, with the petitioner arguing that constitutional and legal requirements were not properly followed.
News
Maraga accuses security forces of excessive force, calls for protest accountability
In a statement released on Sunday, Maraga also demanded the immediate production of missing protester Davis Lichuma and called for accountability over allegations of violence and torture linked to the June 25 demonstrations in Nairobi.
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Kenya Met warns of rain, thunderstorms and strong winds in 37 counties
Counties in the Lake Victoria Basin, the Highlands West of the Rift Valley and the wider Rift Valley region are likely to record morning rains in some areas before afternoon showers and thunderstorms develop.