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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.

June 25 will be 'People’s Public Holiday', opposition insists

In a joint statement on Wednesday, opposition leaders said the day should serve as a memorial for protesters, mainly Gen Z, who were killed during the police crackdown on demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024.

EACC arrests five public officials over fake academic certificates

The suspects, drawn from IEBC, NSDCC, KeRRA, KMTC, and Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company, are accused of fraudulently earning millions of shillings in salaries through falsified documents.

IG Kanja: Officers behind false Ojwang report to face action

CS Murkomen says he’s “Used to the Song” as Senators demand resignation

Appearing before the Senate on Wednesday, Murkomen defended his record and insisted that his stance on police brutality and abductions remains firm.

Activists move to court to push for DIG Lagat’s prosecution

In a petition filed on Wednesday, they argue that while some officers from Central Police Station have been interdicted, senior commanders who allegedly gave the orders remain in office and are still overseeing the investigation.

Sakaja: We’ll educate Ojwang’s son, support his widow, as we seek justice

Sakaja met the family at City Hall on Wednesday, where he promised to pay all burial expenses, fund the education of Albert’s young son, and clear outstanding college fees for his widow, who is studying community health.

Central Police OCS Talaam named main suspect in Ojwang’s death

Director of Criminal Investigations Mohammed Amin told the Senate on Wednesday that Ojwang was never officially booked at the station, following direct instructions from Talaam.

IG Kanja apologises for misinformation on Ojwang’s death

Kanja admitted his earlier statement was based solely on a report from officers at Central Police Station and has since been discredited by findings from the Independent Policing Oversight Authority.

Inside blogger Ojwang’s final 24 hours as detailed by IG Kanja

Kanja told the Senate that the matter began on June 4, when Deputy Inspector General Eliud Langat lodged a complaint with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations over social media posts accusing him of corruption within the National Police Service.

Senator Haji slams double standards in Senate’s response to killings

Speaking during a special Senate sitting on Wednesday, convened to hear details surrounding the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, Haji said similar attention was not being paid to cases involving ordinary citizens from other parts of the country.

Musk says he went too far in attacks against Trump

"I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far," Musk wrote Wednesday on his social media platform X.

Committee probes Kidney transplants as witnesses cite intimidation

The committee, led by Prof Elizabeth Bukusi, is gathering evidence on the state of organ transplant services in the country. In Uasin Gishu, the team is focusing on claims tied to kidney transplants, with Mediheal Hospital named in connection to some of the cases.

Sh35 billion in fake invoices: KRA flags 21,000 taxpayers

Deputy Commissioner for Micro and Small Taxpayers Gideon Muhwa laid bare the scale of the problem, pointing out that VAT performance continues to drag down overall tax revenue despite its presence in everyday consumer transactions.

Interior CS: Every effort will be made to punish those behind Ojwang’s death

Murkomen assured senators that no one involved in the killing will be protected, and that the Ministry of Interior will fully support investigators to ensure accountability.

High Court declares early political campaigns unconstitutional

In a landmark decision issued on Tuesday, a three-judge bench comprising Hedwig Ong’udi, Patricia Gichohi and Heston Nyaga ruled that early campaigns breach multiple rights and principles enshrined in the Constitution.

Drones swarm Kyiv in unrelenting night assault

Kenyans fill M-Pesa to support grieving father of slain teacher, Albert Ojwang

Now, as he struggles with grief, Kenyans across the country are offering him something powerful: support, love, and money through M-Pesa.

Court upholds ‘marriage by cohabitation’ in property dispute

The case involved a woman identified as JLM and a man identified as WMG, who began living together in 2003.

Austria in mourning as Graz school shooting death toll rises to 11

On Tuesday night, thousands of people gathered in silence for a candlelight vigil in the city’s main square to honour the victims of the attack at Dreierschützengasse secondary school.

Poor communication blamed for 57,000 uncollected passports

Principal Secretary for Immigration and Citizen Services Belio Kipsang revealed that by June 9, 2025, a total of 57,334 passports had not been picked up by applicants, despite text message notifications having been sent out.

UK sanctions Israeli ministers for inciting violence against Palestinians

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir will be barred from entering the UK and will have any assets held in the country frozen.

House Committee restores clause to curb ghost voting

The Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) reinstated a controversial clause in the Election Offences (Amendment) Bill that had earlier been removed by the Senate.

Raila’s AU bid, Ruto’s tours among reasons State sought extra Sh48bn

The third quarterly budget review by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o reveals that only Sh42.22 billion of the requested amount was approved between July 2024 and March 2025.

Seven killed in wave of attacks in South-West Colombia

The attacks targeted Cali, the country’s third-largest city, and several nearby towns, using car bombs, motorcycle bombs, rifle fire and a suspected drone.

Ruto appoints IEBC Chair and commissioners despite court orders

Their appointments were formalised through Gazette Notices No. 7724 and 7725 dated June 10, 2025.

IPOA given one week to probe death of Albert Ojwang in police custody

The order came shortly after an autopsy conducted on Tuesday revealed that Ojwang had multiple head injuries that were not consistent with claims that he had banged himself against a wall.

Local insurers eye bigger share as marine cover rollout resumes in July

The directive, which was supposed to take effect in mid-February, was delayed due to technical problems with the new system being developed in partnership with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).