A female political aspirant from Garissa County has been arrested for alleged incitement to violence, a day after a brutal attack in Tseikuru, Kitui County, that killed seven people.

• The suspect was detained following the circulation of a video where she reportedly called for retaliation over a previous killing.
• The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) believes her remarks may have fueled tensions contributing to the violence.
• The arrest comes amidst escalating retaliatory attacks between neighboring communities, with the latest incident seeing seven people killed and properties torched.

A surge in construction projects, including roads and real estate, in Kajiado has led to an increase in quarrying activities, raising concerns about safety and potential dangers.

• The increased demand for building materials has resulted in more quarrying operations across the county.
• Local communities and residents are expressing alarm over the growing number of quarries, which are perceived as a death trap.
• Unnamed developers and construction companies are driving this trend, leading to environmental and safety degradation.

The Kenyan government has vehemently condemned the brutal killing of seven individuals in Tseikuru by suspected bandits. This incident has sparked outrage and calls for swift action.

• Seven people were killed in the attack.
• The attack was carried out by unidentified bandits.
• The Kenyan government has expressed its condemnation and promised to address the escalating insecurity.