EACC Pursues Kisumu Prison Land Recovery Amid Allegations of Illegal Conversion: The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has initiated legal proceedings to reclaim 7.6 acres of land belonging to the Kenya Prisons Service in Kisumu's Milimani area, which it alleges was illegally converted to private ownership. The commission is pursuing recovery of land valued at approximately KSh790 million, issuing warnings to current title holders. Additionally, the EACC has launched separate legal efforts to reclaim a separate piece of prime land in Milimani estate valued at KSh4.3 billion. These cases represent ongoing efforts by the anti-corruption body to recover public land allegedly grabbed in the Kisumu area. CCTV Footage Reveals Albert Ojwang's Final Hours at Central Police Station: Disturbing CCTV footage from the Central Police Station on the night of June 7, 2025, appears to show the final hours of Albert Ojwang before his death. The Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) has presented footage tracking Albert Ojwang's final hours as part of its investigation. Additional CCTV evidence has emerged linking Constable Ngige to the case, providing new evidence in the murder investigation. President Ruto Announces Full Government Funding for University Students: President William Ruto announced that all students qualifying for university education will receive full government funding, pending parliamentary approval of a new proposal. The Kenyan government has unveiled plans to implement fully funded tertiary education for all students, representing a significant shift expected to replace the widely criticized 2023 income-based funding model. This marks the fourth major overhaul of Kenya's university funding model under the Ruto Administration. President Ruto Orders Crackdown on Criminal Gangs During Political Gatherings: President William Ruto has ordered a decisive crackdown on criminal elements responsible for recent instances of unrest and violence nationwide. The President has ordered harsh measures against criminal gangs causing chaos during political gatherings, warning of potential national disintegration if urgent action is not taken. The government has stated that such criminal goons will not be tolerated, despite accusations that the government has been protecting them. Ruto Appoints Charles Owino Government Spokesperson in Executive Reshuffle: President William Ruto has appointed former police spokesperson Charles Owino as the new Government Spokesperson, succeeding Isaac Mwaura. This change is part of a broader set of appointments and promotions within the Kenyan Executive announced on Tuesday, which also included nominees to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Separately, President Ruto nominated Dr. Duncan Ojwang Oburu to chair the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) in a series of appointments to constitutional commissions and public bodies. At the same time, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua dismissed Ruto's order to crack down on goons as 'theatrics,' claiming rogue police officers collude with criminal gangs to terrorize Kenyans. These developments come as CCTV forensic analysis revealed Albert Ojwang entered Central Police Station in Nairobi alive but was later removed unresponsive, a key development in his murder trial.
