Political Tensions and Incidents in Kenya

Sunday 4:50 PMCapital News

MP who called Ruto ‘mad’ summoned by DCI over incitement

Naivasha lawmaker Jayne Kihara has been summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for allegedly undermining the authority of a public officer after referring to President William Ruto as “mad.”

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Naivasha lawmaker Jayne Kihara has been summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for allegedly undermining the authority of a public officer after referring to President William Ruto as “mad.”

The DCI has ordered Kihara to appear at their headquarters on July 14 at 10.30 am.
Kihara, an ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, is known for her criticisms of the current administration.
She claims the summons is an act of political persecution aimed at silencing dissent.

Sunday 1:54 PMCapital News

Detectives nab man with cannabis, TSh5mn in Jomvu

A 54-year-old man was arrested in Jomvu on Saturday after anti-narcotics officers seized cannabis and over TSh5 million in Tanzanian currency from him during a routine stop.

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A 54-year-old man was arrested in Jomvu on Saturday after anti-narcotics officers seized cannabis and over TSh5 million in Tanzanian currency from him during a routine stop.

Suspect was found with forty sachets of cannabis sativa and Sh4,960 in local currency.
The operation was conducted by Mombasa Anti-Narcotics Unit as part of a crackdown on drug trafficking.
The intelligence-led operation prevented potential drug trafficking along one of Kenya's busiest transport routes.

Sunday 4:41 PMKenyans

MP Bows to Pressure, Offers Apology After Uproar

Kisumu East MP Shakeel Shabir has publicly apologized for his harsh reprimand of a teacher at an official event, following widespread condemnation and pressure from education stakeholders.

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Kisumu East MP Shakeel Shabir has publicly apologized for his harsh reprimand of a teacher at an official event, following widespread condemnation and pressure from education stakeholders.

The incident occurred at St. Peter’s Kindu Secondary School, sparking outrage from teachers’ unions.
KUPPET and KNUT leaders demanded the MP respect the teaching profession and issued a deadline for his apology.
Failure to comply may result in teacher walkouts and a formal petition to the Teachers Service Commission for the transfer of teachers from the school.

Sunday 7:57 PMKenyans

Chaos as Machete-Wielding Goons Storm Church Event, Target Politician

Chaos erupted during a church event in Nyatike, Migori County when goons armed with machetes threatened attendees while seeking a local politician.

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Chaos erupted during a church event in Nyatike, Migori County when goons armed with machetes threatened attendees while seeking a local politician.

July 13, 2025 saw worshippers fleeing for safety as the goons, disguised among the crowd, disrupted the interdenominational prayer service.
Key individuals present included Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi and Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko.
The unrest may be linked to Kanyarwanda MCA Felix Okwanyo, a critic of the current regime, ahead of the 2027 elections.

Sunday 11:37 AMCitizen DigitalFirst

Air India crash report shows pilot confusion over engine switch movement

A preliminary report on the Air India jetliner crash from Ahmedabad to London reveals pilot confusion over critical engine fuel cutoff switches, contributing to the tragedy that resulted in the deaths of **260** people.

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A preliminary report on the Air India jetliner crash from Ahmedabad to London reveals pilot confusion over critical engine fuel cutoff switches, contributing to the tragedy that resulted in the deaths of **260** people.

The crash occurred on **June 12**, with the plane losing thrust shortly after takeoff.
The commanding pilot, Sumeet Sabharwal, had over **15,000** hours of experience, while his co-pilot, Clive Kunder, had **3,403** hours.
Both fuel switches flipped to cutoff almost simultaneously, with investigators noting the importance of understanding how this happened.

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Chaos as Machete-Wielding Goons Storm Church Event, Target Politician

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