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Officer Accused Of Shooting Boniface Kariuki To Face Murder Charges Today

Officer Accused Of Shooting Boniface Kariuki To Face Murder Charges Today

Police Constable Klinzy Barasa Masinde is scheduled to appear in court today, Friday, July 11, 2025, to face murder charges in connection with the death of Boniface Kariuki. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) officially approved the charges against Masinde, signaling a sig

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about 20 hours ago
MC Exodus: From House Help to TikTok Sensation — The Inspiring Rise of Eric Obuya

MC Exodus: From House Help to TikTok Sensation — The Inspiring Rise of Eric Obuya

Eric Obuya, aka MC Exodus, has become a beloved online figure in Kenya, winning hearts with his humorous, relatable skits and boundless energy. Today, he boasts over a million followers on TikTok, with thousands more across other platforms. But behind the laughter lies a powerful

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about 20 hours ago
New IEBC Leadership Ready For Swearing-In Today After Court Dismisses Petition

New IEBC Leadership Ready For Swearing-In Today After Court Dismisses Petition

A new chapter for Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is officially set to begin today, Friday, July 11, 2025, as the newly appointed chairperson, Erastus Edung Ethekon, and six commissioners are scheduled to be sworn into office at midday at the Supr

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about 19 hours ago
Kiuna Family & JCC Community Mark One Year Since Bishop Allan Kiuna’s Passing

Kiuna Family & JCC Community Mark One Year Since Bishop Allan Kiuna’s Passing

The Kiuna family, alongside the faithful community of Jubilee Christian Church (JCC) Worldwide, recently gathered for a poignant memorial service marking the first anniversary of the passing of Bishop Allan Kiuna, the revered founder of JCC. The service served as a deeply moving

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about 16 hours ago
Matubia Reveals That Her Baby Daddy, Blessing Lungaho Actually Has Another Child

Matubia Reveals That Her Baby Daddy, Blessing Lungaho Actually Has Another Child

Former “Zora” actress Jackie Matubia has made a surprising claim, stating that her second child’s father, Blessing Lung’aho, has another child—a detail he has never publicly disclosed. Matubia has often been open about her relationships, even as Lung’aho has chosen to

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2 days ago
Police Disperse Candlelight Vigil For Slain Vendor Boniface Kariuki

Police Disperse Candlelight Vigil For Slain Vendor Boniface Kariuki

A candlelight vigil held in memory of Boniface Kariuki, a 24-year-old mask vendor fatally shot last month, was dispersed by police officers using tear gas on Wednesday night. The vigil took place along Mondlane Street at Imenti House, the site where Kariuki was shot. Videos circu

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2 days ago
Gachagua Responds To Ruto’s Directives To Police, Urging Them To Shoot Looters

Gachagua Responds To Ruto’s Directives To Police, Urging Them To Shoot Looters

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday responded to President William Ruto’s recent directives regarding protest management, which included instructing police to use force against looters and warning those attacking police installations. President Ruto had earlie

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2 days ago
Police Officer To Face Murder Charges In Boniface Kariuki Shooting

Police Officer To Face Murder Charges In Boniface Kariuki Shooting

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved murder charges against police officer Klinzy Barasa Masinde in connection with the death of hawker Boniface Kariuki. Kariuki was fatally shot during the June 17 Nairobi protests, which were originally organized to highlight c

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2 days ago
Karangu Muraya’s Family Saga Reignites Public Buzz Amid Fresh Pregnancy Speculation

Karangu Muraya’s Family Saga Reignites Public Buzz Amid Fresh Pregnancy Speculation

Karangu Muraya is once again the center of online chatter, as renewed rumors about his personal life—particularly his polygamous marriage—take social media by storm. This time, attention is not only on his first wife, Triza Njeri, but also on his second wife, Carol Kim, who h

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about 20 hours ago
TikToker Kakan Maiyo Arrested Over Alleged Incitement Amid Nationwide Protests

TikToker Kakan Maiyo Arrested Over Alleged Incitement Amid Nationwide Protests

In a fast-developing story amid Kenya’s intensifying anti-government demonstrations, popular TikToker Godfrey Mwasiaga, known online as Kakan Maiyo, has been arrested on suspicion of inciting violence against law enforcement. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) con

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2 days ago
Family of Slain Mask Vendor Boniface Mwangi Kariuki Appeals for Help Ahead of Burial, Demands Justice

Family of Slain Mask Vendor Boniface Mwangi Kariuki Appeals for Help Ahead of Burial, Demands Justice

Emily Wanjira, the family spokesperson for the late Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, has made an emotional appeal for financial support to help the family lay their loved one to rest, while also reaffirming the family’s resolve to pursue justice. Speaking to the media on Wednesday even

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2 days ago
High Court Denies Sarah Wairimu Bail Again in Tob Cohen Murder Case

High Court Denies Sarah Wairimu Bail Again in Tob Cohen Murder Case

The High Court sitting in Kibera has once again denied bail to Sarah Wairimu Kamotho, the widow and prime suspect in the high-profile murder case of Dutch tycoon Tob Cohen. This marks the second time Wairimu has been denied release as she awaits trial. Justice Diana Mochache, del

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3 days ago
Death Toll On Saba Saba Protests Rises Amidst Calls For Accountability

Death Toll On Saba Saba Protests Rises Amidst Calls For Accountability

The recent “Saba Saba” protests on July 7, 2025, a day deeply significant in Kenya’s history for its association with pro-democracy movements, have tragically escalated into widespread violence, resulting in a soaring death toll and renewed calls for accountability. Mountin

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3 days ago
President Ruto Orders Police To Shoot Goons Who Interfere With Businesses

President Ruto Orders Police To Shoot Goons Who Interfere With Businesses

President William Ruto has today delivered a stern warning to individuals engaging in violent demonstrations, instructing police to employ selective force against attackers. Speaking at the launch of the Police Housing Project at Kilimani Police Station in Nairobi, the Head of St

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3 days ago
Akothee pens heartfelt letter against police brutality

Akothee pens heartfelt letter against police brutality

Kenyan singer and businesswoman Esther Akoth, popularly known as Akothee, has made a powerful and emotional appeal condemning police brutality in the wake of recent protests across the country. Taking to her social media platforms, the outspoken celebrity expressed deep anguish a

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3 days ago
Former Interior CS Matiangí Calls For Public Inquiry into River Yala Deaths

Former Interior CS Matiangí Calls For Public Inquiry into River Yala Deaths

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has publicly addressed the unresolved issue of the bodies discovered in River Yala, advocating for a public inquiry to establish the facts. Matiang’i, while clarifying that he did not have direct command of the police, stated t

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2 days ago
Sabasaba 2025 Update: What Happened on July 7th?

Sabasaba 2025 Update: What Happened on July 7th?

In the wake of the 2025 Saba Saba protests, Kenya finds herself at a familiar crossroads – caught between voices of dissent and the ever-pressing call for law and order. The National Police Service (NPS) has now issued a comprehensive update, shedding light on what transpired o

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4 days ago
Moses Kuria Resigns as President Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor

Moses Kuria Resigns as President Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor

Moses Kuria, an often controversial figure in Kenyan politics, officially resigned from his position as President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. This exit marks the end of a nearly three-year stint in various high-level roles within the Kenya K

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3 days ago
Planned Power Interruptions Scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Planned Power Interruptions Scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Kenya Power has announced scheduled power maintenance in several regions across the country on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, as part of its ongoing infrastructure improvement and reliability program. The utility company has expressed regret for any inconveniences that may arise as a r

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3 days ago
Unmarked Squad Vehicles Linked To Fatalities On Saba Saba Protests

Unmarked Squad Vehicles Linked To Fatalities On Saba Saba Protests

Disturbing new evidence has emerged linking a fleet of unmarked, high-performance vehicles, predominantly Subaru Outback models, to fatalities during the Saba Saba Day protests on Monday, July 7. Phone camera footage circulating from Kiserian, Kajiado North, and other areas has c

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4 days ago
Huddah Monroe Mourns Loss of Lives During Saba Saba Protests: “It Hurts Deeply”

Huddah Monroe Mourns Loss of Lives During Saba Saba Protests: “It Hurts Deeply”

Huddah Monroe has spoken out against the tragic loss of lives during the Saba Saba demonstrations held on Monday, July 7, expressing sorrow and outrage over what she describes as the state’s disregard for citizens fighting for a better Kenya. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Mo

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4 days ago
Kenyan Flags Fly High as Vybz Kartel Electrifies Summerjam Festival in Germany

Kenyan Flags Fly High as Vybz Kartel Electrifies Summerjam Festival in Germany

The grand finale of the three-day Summerjam Festival in Cologne, Germany, was marked by a vibrant celebration of global dancehall culture — and Kenyan fans made their presence impossible to ignore. During the much-anticipated performance by Jamaican dancehall icon Vybz Kartel,

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4 days ago
Raila Odinga Demands Police Reforms & National Dialogue Amidst Protest Crackdown

Raila Odinga Demands Police Reforms & National Dialogue Amidst Protest Crackdown

Opposition leader Raila Odinga is demanding immediate police reforms to bridge the widening chasm between civilians and law enforcement, alongside a national conclave aimed at addressing the escalating number of protest-related killings across the country. Odinga’s calls come a

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4 days ago
Larry Madowo Condemns Threats and Intimidation Amid Kenya Protest Coverage: “Journalism Is Not a Crime”

Larry Madowo Condemns Threats and Intimidation Amid Kenya Protest Coverage: “Journalism Is Not a Crime”

Renowned Kenyan journalist and CNN international correspondent Larry Madowo has spoken out strongly against threats, intimidation, and orchestrated attacks allegedly planned against him during his recent reporting on protests in Kenya. In a candid statement posted on social media

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4 days ago
Blogger 2Mbili Denies Inciting Mob To Torch Mawego Police Station

Blogger 2Mbili Denies Inciting Mob To Torch Mawego Police Station

Kenyan social media personality 2Mbili  has vehemently denied accusations made by former police spokesperson Charles Owino, who claims 2Mbili led a mob to torch Mawego Police Station. The incident occurred on July 3, 2025, during the funeral procession of slain blogger Albert Oj

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5 days ago
Moses Kuria Applauds Githurai and Thika for Self-Organized Security Ahead of Saba Saba Protests

Moses Kuria Applauds Githurai and Thika for Self-Organized Security Ahead of Saba Saba Protests

Moses Kuria, Senior Advisor to President William Ruto on the Council of Economic Advisors, has publicly commended the residents and business communities of Githurai and Thika towns in Kiambu County for what he described as their proactive efforts to safeguard lives and property.

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5 days ago
Nairobi Suffers KSh 10.4 Billion Economic Blow During Saba Saba Protests

Nairobi Suffers KSh 10.4 Billion Economic Blow During Saba Saba Protests

The economy of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, suffered an estimated loss of KSh 10.4 billion on Monday, July 7, as widespread police roadblocks and business closures brought the city to a near standstill during the Saba Saba Day protests. This significant economic blow highlights th

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4 days ago
Kenya Railways Suspends 10PM Madaraka Express, Leaving Mombasa Travelers Stranded

Kenya Railways Suspends 10PM Madaraka Express, Leaving Mombasa Travelers Stranded

In an unexpected move, Kenya Railways has temporarily suspended the 10PM Madaraka Express passenger train from Mombasa to Nairobi, citing unspecified technical issues. The abrupt disruption, which took effect on Saturday night, has left hundreds of travelers stranded, sparking fr

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5 days ago
“I’m Gen Z Too”: Senator Oburu Odinga Backs Youth‑Led Protests, Warns Political Class Against Hijacking Movement

“I’m Gen Z Too”: Senator Oburu Odinga Backs Youth‑Led Protests, Warns Political Class Against Hijacking Movement

As Kenya’s Gen Z movement continues to galvanize nationwide protests, Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga—at 81 years old—has thrown his weight behind the youth, urging both government and opposition to protect lives, property, and democratic principles. “This country belongs to

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5 days ago
Police Issue Stern Warning Ahead Of Saba Saba Protests Amidst Widespread Road Blocks

Police Issue Stern Warning Ahead Of Saba Saba Protests Amidst Widespread Road Blocks

The National Police Service (NPS) issued a strong warning on Sunday night regarding the conduct of the planned Saba Saba Day protests, which have already brought parts of the country to a near standstill this Monday morning, July 7, 2025. In a statement signed by police spokesper

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5 days ago