The Media Council of Kenya has demanded an immediate, thorough and transparent investigation into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was seized by armed men on the Gilgil-Nakuru Road and later abandoned in Machakos. In a statement issued Wednesday, MCK called on Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to establish the…
The Impact of Mobile Money on Digital Services Mobile money platforms have revolutionized how financial transactions take place across East Africa. From bill payments to digital entertainment, seamlessly linking mobile wallets to digital platforms has become standard practice. Instant transactions, accessible shortcodes, and minimal processing friction have driven digital adoption nationwide. Mobile wallets eliminate complex…
Nyali MP Mohamed Ali has emerged as one of the most serious challengers to Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir ahead of the 2027 elections, after securing the backing of key United Opposition leaders and positioning himself as their preferred candidate for the county’s top seat. Ali, popularly known as Jicho Pevu, has received the backing of…
Kenya Power has announced planned power interruptions in parts of Nairobi and six counties on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, to allow scheduled maintenance work on the electricity network. The outages will affect selected areas in Nairobi, Murang’a, Nyeri, Tharaka Nithi, Homa Bay, Uasin Gishu and Nandi, according to a notice issued by the utility company….
A police CCTV surveillance network covering Nairobi’s central business district was not operational when protester Rex Kanyike Masai was shot during demonstrations against Kenya’s Finance Bill in June 2024, an inquest has heard. Andrew Limo, a senior police officer, told the court that National Police Service (NPS) surveillance cameras were not functioning on June 20,…
A woman armed with two knives stabbed two people in separate attacks in New York City’s Times Square, killing a 32-year-old woman and seriously injuring a 68-year-old man before police fatally shot the suspect, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. The attack unfolded Monday afternoon near Seventh Avenue and West 41st Street, one of Manhattan’s busiest…
NICCO Movers Limited has announced the temporary suspension of its vehicle operations following an incident involving a passenger on Sunday, June 8, 2026. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the popular PSV operator said it had halted services as it continues to cooperate with relevant authorities investigating the matter. “NICCO MOVERS…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Leader Oburu Odinga has been hospitalised in Nairobi as the Orange faction navigates a major political transition, with his absence from public engagements putting fresh focus on the party’s leadership and direction ahead of the 2027 General Election. The Siaya Senator is receiving treatment at a Nairobi hospital, with reports…
Activist Davies Okombo has warned that Kenya risks entering a dangerous 2027 election period unless President William Ruto’s administration takes decisive action against political goonism and implements long-delayed police reforms outlined in a report by former Chief Justice David Maraga. Okombo said the recent emergence of groups accused of disrupting political meetings and attacking government…
Educationist Davies Okombo has criticised President William Ruto’s university funding model, warning that inadequate financing and weak policy planning could undermine access to quality education in Kenya. Okombo’s concerns come as more than 150,000 first-year university students have applied for scholarships under the government’s Student-Centred Funding Model, highlighting the growing demand for state support as…
