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Nairobi Women Demand Justice for Gospel Artist Rachael Wandeto
Nairobi women are demanding justice for gospel artist Rachael Wandeto, who died after a brutal petrol attack. The family has called for speedy investigations into her death. This killing is part of a broader wave of gender-based violence that has sparked outrage across Kenya. Women in Nandi County held a separate peaceful protest demanding action against the alarming rise in femicide incidents. Several advocacy groups have issued a 40-day ultimatum to the government, urging official declaration of gender-based violence as a national disaster.
Matatu Operators Nationwide Strike Over Rising Fuel Prices
A nationwide matatu strike is underway in Kenya as operators protest the recent surge in fuel prices. The strike has caused significant disruption to daily commutes across the country. Following crucial meetings, operators suspended the strike for one week. However, the fuel crisis continues to ripple through the economy. Schools are facing new financial strain nationwide due to the fuel price increases. Meanwhile, traders in Githurai and Kitengela are counting losses running into millions of shillings after their businesses were raided during protests.
LSK Seeks Court Review of Fuel Prices as Punitive
The Law Society of Kenya is seeking a High Court review of current fuel prices, calling them punitive and detrimental to the economy. Opposition politicians are demanding transparency in Kenya's fuel pricing mechanism to understand the reasons behind rising costs. They are urging Kenyans to reject the Finance Bill 2026. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans that the government is actively working to reduce the current high fuel prices.
Police Investigate Multiple Murder Cases Across Kenya
Police in Kakamega are investigating the gruesome murder of a man found buried inside his Matungu homestead. Officers are actively searching for a farmhand accused of killing his employer and burying the body on the farm. In a separate case in Njoro, police are hunting a suspect after a Grade Six pupil from Sinendet Primary School was discovered murdered, her body abandoned in a maize plantation. A woman has also been arrested in Kisii County after being on the run for over six months, suspected of murdering a bodaboda operator.
NCIC Under Scrutiny Before 2027 General Election
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission is facing scrutiny over its performance and preparedness ahead of the 2027 general election. The newly appointed chairperson of NCIC, Bishop Kepha Omae Nyamweya, has officially taken office with a pledge to rebuild public trust in the commission and tackle divisive issues impacting Kenya's national unity. Separately, Siaya County Governor James Orengo has protested the alleged arbitrary withdrawal of his security detail, penning a protest letter to the Inspector General of Police.
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