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Political Tensions and Violence Accusations in Nairobi

Sakaja addresses violence sponsorship accusations, warns Nairobians of June 25 protests. Maraga dares Ruto amid ongoing political disputes.

“I’ve never sponsored violence”, says Sakaja as he blames political enemies

“I’ve never sponsored violence”, says Sakaja as he blames political enemies

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has blamed his political rivals for dragging his name into the chaos that rocked Nairobi CBD during last Tuesday’s protests over the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang.  In a video statement Sunday, Sakaja denounced as “false, maliciou

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Sakaja Sends Warning to Nairobians Ahead of June 25 Protests

Sakaja Sends Warning to Nairobians Ahead of June 25 Protests

The governor has been accused of sponsoring goons that disrupted protests in the CBD last week.

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about 4 hours ago
Ex-CJ Maraga Dares Ruto

Ex-CJ Maraga Dares Ruto

Maraga challenged Ruto ahead of the June 25 planned protests.

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about 3 hours ago

Accidents and Public Safety Concerns

Dashcam captures moment of speeding car flipping matatu; UDA politician dies in road accident; Six children found dead under mysterious circumstances.

Dashcam Captures Moment Speeding Car Hits & Overturns Matatu

Dashcam Captures Moment Speeding Car Hits & Overturns Matatu

The vehicle was caught on video overspeeding before a freak accident moments later.

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about 5 hours ago
UDA Politician Dies in Road Accident

UDA Politician Dies in Road Accident

The politician passed away in a road accident in Naivasha.

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about 10 hours ago
Puzzle as Six Children Found Dead

Puzzle as Six Children Found Dead

The children are mostly dumped near a children's home.

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about 10 hours ago

Memorial Events and Opposition Gatherings on June 25

All Saints’ Cathedral to host interdenominational memorial; Maraga and Kalonzo among attendees.

All Saints’ Cathedral to host June 25 interdenominational memorial

All Saints’ Cathedral to host June 25 interdenominational memorial

The service, scheduled for 3pm, has been organized under the #LestWeForgetJune25 banner by faith-based organizations, including the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK), and the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF), among oth

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Maraga, Kalonzo among opposition figures at June 25 memorial

Maraga, Kalonzo among opposition figures at June 25 memorial

Organizers said the gathering will feature scripture readings, moments of silence, and solemn tributes, serving as a call for national reflection, justice, and healing. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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Legal Proceedings and Court Decisions in Kenya

Appeal Court upholds 20-year defilement sentence; Kericho men lose appeal in fatal beating case.

Appeal Court upholds 20-year defilement sentence citing binding minimums

Appeal Court upholds 20-year defilement sentence citing binding minimums

In their ruling, the judges noted that the law prescribes a minimum of 20 years for such offences and that courts have no discretion to reduce the sentence below that threshold. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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Kericho men lose appeal in fatal beating of drunk man who demanded Sh50 change

Kericho men lose appeal in fatal beating of drunk man who demanded Sh50 change

The court heard that the deceased, who was drunk at the time, had entered the compound of one of the appellants, allegedly to reclaim Sh50 change from a Sh200 liquor transaction. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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about 12 hours ago

Social Issues and Global Alerts

Mother of slain Rongai teen expresses frustration over Ruto’s unfulfilled promise. US issues travel alert after bomb discovery in Kampala, Uganda.

Mother of Slain Rongai Teen Breaks Down Over Ruto’s Broken Promise

Mother of Slain Rongai Teen Breaks Down Over Ruto’s Broken Promise

Ruto stirred controversy after he said the boy was not shot by police but by “a criminal who snatched a gun from an officer and started shooting indiscriminately.”

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about 3 hours ago
US Issues Travel Alert After Bomb is Discovered in Kampala, Uganda

US Issues Travel Alert After Bomb is Discovered in Kampala, Uganda

This is the second bombing incident in Kampala in less than a month.

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Latest Stories

Kalonzo, Maraga demand public inquiry into June 25 killings at memorial service

Kalonzo, Maraga demand public inquiry into June 25 killings at memorial service

The two were among several opposition figures who joined Kenyans at All Saints’ Cathedral in Nairobi for an interdenominational prayer service held in memory of victims of last year’s Gen-Z-led protests, in which over 60 young people were reportedly killed. - Kenya breaking n

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“I’ve never sponsored violence”, says Sakaja as he blames political enemies

“I’ve never sponsored violence”, says Sakaja as he blames political enemies

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has blamed his political rivals for dragging his name into the chaos that rocked Nairobi CBD during last Tuesday’s protests over the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang.  In a video statement Sunday, Sakaja denounced as “false, maliciou

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KBC Top Stories
about 2 hours ago
Ex-CJ Maraga Dares Ruto

Ex-CJ Maraga Dares Ruto

Maraga challenged Ruto ahead of the June 25 planned protests.

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Kenyans
about 3 hours ago
Sakaja Sends Warning to Nairobians Ahead of June 25 Protests

Sakaja Sends Warning to Nairobians Ahead of June 25 Protests

The governor has been accused of sponsoring goons that disrupted protests in the CBD last week.

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Kenyans
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Mother of Slain Rongai Teen Breaks Down Over Ruto’s Broken Promise

Mother of Slain Rongai Teen Breaks Down Over Ruto’s Broken Promise

Ruto stirred controversy after he said the boy was not shot by police but by “a criminal who snatched a gun from an officer and started shooting indiscriminately.”

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Kenyans
about 3 hours ago
Dashcam Captures Moment Speeding Car Hits & Overturns Matatu

Dashcam Captures Moment Speeding Car Hits & Overturns Matatu

The vehicle was caught on video overspeeding before a freak accident moments later.

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about 5 hours ago
How to Force Landlords to Pay Back Your Deposit

How to Force Landlords to Pay Back Your Deposit

Kenyans often cry foul as landlords delay or deny deposit refunds.

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about 5 hours ago
Health Workers Propose New Changes for SHA

Health Workers Propose New Changes for SHA

The workers say that the changes will have a positive impact on the medical scheme.

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about 4 hours ago
Governor Guyo impeachment: Somali council of elders offer to mediate dispute

Governor Guyo impeachment: Somali council of elders offer to mediate dispute

A section of the Isiolo Somali community professionals and members of the Council of Elders has appealed to County Assembly Members (MCAs) and others pushing for the impeachment of Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo to explore alternative dispute resolution mechanisms instead. This, they

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about 8 hours ago
Atwoli Proposes Dissolving Nairobi National Park After Karen Residents Protest

Atwoli Proposes Dissolving Nairobi National Park After Karen Residents Protest

The park was established 79 years ago.

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about 6 hours ago
Appeal Court upholds 20-year defilement sentence citing binding minimums

Appeal Court upholds 20-year defilement sentence citing binding minimums

In their ruling, the judges noted that the law prescribes a minimum of 20 years for such offences and that courts have no discretion to reduce the sentence below that threshold. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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Capital News
about 10 hours ago
All Saints’ Cathedral to host June 25 interdenominational memorial

All Saints’ Cathedral to host June 25 interdenominational memorial

The service, scheduled for 3pm, has been organized under the #LestWeForgetJune25 banner by faith-based organizations, including the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK), and the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF), among oth

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Gender Commission raises alarm over GBV spike in Kisumu

Gender Commission raises alarm over GBV spike in Kisumu

NGEC Nyanza Regional Coordinator Davis Okeyo said over 576 survivors have sought help at the Gender-Based Violence Recovery Centre (GBVRC) at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) since January 2025. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co

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Maraga, Kalonzo among opposition figures at June 25 memorial

Maraga, Kalonzo among opposition figures at June 25 memorial

Organizers said the gathering will feature scripture readings, moments of silence, and solemn tributes, serving as a call for national reflection, justice, and healing. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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Capital News
about 6 hours ago
US Issues Travel Alert After Bomb is Discovered in Kampala, Uganda

US Issues Travel Alert After Bomb is Discovered in Kampala, Uganda

This is the second bombing incident in Kampala in less than a month.

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Kenyans
about 6 hours ago
Gachagua Reveals How Ruto is Orchestrating Transfers of Priests

Gachagua Reveals How Ruto is Orchestrating Transfers of Priests

The revelations come as Gachagua continues to use church gatherings to campaign against Ruto.

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about 6 hours ago
Why the Kenyan Shilling Is Holding Strong Against the Dollar

Why the Kenyan Shilling Is Holding Strong Against the Dollar

The shilling traded at Ksh129.28 to the US dollar as of Friday last week.

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about 8 hours ago
We Quietly Passed Finance Bill 2024 in December - Ichung'wah

We Quietly Passed Finance Bill 2024 in December - Ichung'wah

The president refused to assent to the bill after the June 25 Gen Z protests.

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Ruto CS Declares Plans to Vie for President

Ruto CS Declares Plans to Vie for President

The CS is one of the kingpins elevated in the broad-based government, and insists he is silently plotting to win the seat.

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about 7 hours ago
Larry Madowo Questions Kenyans Amid Crackdown

Larry Madowo Questions Kenyans Amid Crackdown

Madowo has stressed the need for Kenyans to take personal initiative.

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about 9 hours ago
Experts Warn of Potential Health Risks from Tear Gas Exposure

Experts Warn of Potential Health Risks from Tear Gas Exposure

The use of tear gas during protests is common in Kenya.

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about 8 hours ago
UDA Politician Dies in Road Accident

UDA Politician Dies in Road Accident

The politician passed away in a road accident in Naivasha.

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about 10 hours ago
Puzzle as Six Children Found Dead

Puzzle as Six Children Found Dead

The children are mostly dumped near a children's home.

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about 10 hours ago
Uganda advises nationals leaving Israel to use Jordan crossing

Uganda advises nationals leaving Israel to use Jordan crossing

Uganda issued the advisory amid escalating military operations, following President Donald Trump's announcement that the US military had bombed and destroyed three major Iranian nuclear facilities in coordinated airstrikes. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.

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Kericho men lose appeal in fatal beating of drunk man who demanded Sh50 change

Kericho men lose appeal in fatal beating of drunk man who demanded Sh50 change

The court heard that the deceased, who was drunk at the time, had entered the compound of one of the appellants, allegedly to reclaim Sh50 change from a Sh200 liquor transaction. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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MoD concludes nationwide consultations on Civilian Staff Policy

MoD concludes nationwide consultations on Civilian Staff Policy

The final round of town hall meetings was held on Saturday at the Defence Forces Memorial Hospital (DFMH) in Lang’ata, marking the end of a four-day exercise in Nairobi.   - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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Kalonzo to Raila: You Are Non Patriotic to Kenya

Kalonzo to Raila: You Are Non Patriotic to Kenya

This is after Raila expressed his support for one of President Ruto's projects.

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about 12 hours ago
Kenya Week at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan kicks off

Kenya Week at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan kicks off

Kenya Week celebrations at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, kicked off Saturday evening with a Diaspora Networking Dinner hosted by the Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA). The ceremony at the Osaka International Convention Center marked a powerful opening to a week dedic

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about 13 hours ago
Former Mungiki Leader Weighs in on Nairobi Goons

Former Mungiki Leader Weighs in on Nairobi Goons

The goons disrupted protests in Nairobi CBD on Tuesday.

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about 13 hours ago
National Land Commission Issues Notice to Land Owners in Nairobi

National Land Commission Issues Notice to Land Owners in Nairobi

Nairobi landowners have, in recent months, been at loggerheads with the county government.

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about 13 hours ago