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 Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has affirmed that the government will offer legal support to police officers who are sued for using live ammunition to defend themselves during protests. In a video shared by The Star , Murkomen stated that officers performing their duties to protect themselves or public property should not be penalized. He said the state will hire lawyers for any officer taken to court under such circumstances. “Any officer sued for using a firearm to defend themselves, a police station, Parliament or the courts will receive government support. We will not cooperate with anyone trying to punish police officers for doing their duty. We’ll provide legal counsel for any such officer,” Murkomen said. He made the remarks while inspecting the Kikuyu Law Courts, which were set ablaze during recent anti-government demonstrations. He was accompanied by Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police Gilbert...

The National Police Service (NPS) of Kenya has recovered livestock believed to have been stolen from Uganda by youth raiders from Turkana County. According to Ugandan authorities, the theft occurred when a group of Turkana youths reportedly crossed into Ugandan territory, drove off cattle, and attempted to move them across the Kenya-Uganda border. In response to the alert, NPS officers swiftly mobilized to seal potential escape routes and initiate a recovery operation. During the pursuit, police encountered the suspects, resulting in a brief exchange of gunfire. The raiders fled, and the stolen livestock was successfully recovered. In a statement, the NPS cautioned Kenyan citizens against engaging in criminal activities, including cross-border cattle rustling and illegal entry into neighboring countries. This incident comes as the government ramps up efforts to combat livestock theft, particularly in Turkana and other affected regions. In March 2025, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipc...

At least eight people were killed and around 400 others injured as mass protests erupted across Kenya, with thousands taking to the streets to oppose President William Ruto’s government. Clashes broke out between demonstrators and police in Nairobi and several other cities, marking exactly one year since the deadly anti-government protests of 2024. Protesters, many chanting “Ruto must go” and waving branches to symbolize peaceful resistance, rallied in defiance of growing public dissatisfaction. The government had attempted to block live TV and radio coverage of the demonstrations, but the High Court in Nairobi overturned the ban. Speaking at a funeral service in Kilifi County, President Ruto urged demonstrators not to undermine national peace and stability. “Protests should not destroy the peace in Kenya. We don’t have another country to flee to if things go wrong. It’s our duty to safeguard our nation,” he said. Back in the capital, protesters tried to approach State House — the...

Former Cabinet Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development, Justin Muturi, has expressed regret over supporting President William Ruto, just months after being dismissed from the Cabinet. In a candid post, Muturi contrasted his experience under retired President Uhuru Kenyatta with that of President Ruto, praising Uhuru as a principled and fair leader. He described the former president as someone who welcomed differing opinions, ruled without instilling fear, and maintained respectful relationships with those around him. “I will always respect former President Uhuru Kenyatta. He was a firm yet fair leader who listened, embraced dissenting views, and never ruled with fear. We remain friends to this day, and I treasure that relationship,” Muturi shared on X. “But I deeply regret ever supporting William Ruto,” he added. Muturi served as Speaker of the National Assembly for a decade under Uhuru’s leadership before aligning himself with Ruto in the lead-up to the 2022 ele...

 Residents and leaders from Murang’a are demanding accountability from the National Police Service following the shooting of 22-year-old Boniface Mwangi Kariuki during recent protests. Kariuki, who was shot in the head on Tuesday amid demonstrations over the death of teacher Albert Ojwang’ in police custody, is currently undergoing treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital. Beatrice Wairimu, a close family friend and neighbour from Karugia village in Kangema sub-county, described Kariuki as like a son. “He grew up alongside my children. Mwangi became like one of my own,” she said. She recounted the panic and heartbreak that swept through the village when news of the shooting spread. “On Wednesday morning, his mother, Susan Njeri, rushed to my house in distress. I had to break the news that he was alive but in ICU. The entire village was in tears,” Wairimu said. She condemned the shooting and called for those responsible to face severe punishment to deter future abuses. “Hawking i...

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has urged Kenyan youth to register as voters if they want to influence leadership outcomes in the upcoming general elections. Speaking on Thursday night upon his return from the United States, Matiang’i emphasized the importance of voter participation, particularly among the youth, as a means to achieve the leadership they desire. “Let’s get organised. Gen Z, we can protest and advocate, but if we’re not registering and preparing to vote, we haven’t achieved our goal,” he said. “The focus should be on registering and positioning ourselves to meaningfully and effectively participate in the next elections.” Matiang’i addressed a crowd of young supporters who gathered to welcome him at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). He also called for national unity, stressing the need for all Kenyans to engage one another respectfully despite political differences. “No matter your political beliefs, we are one family. Our country must rem...

  Rephrased Context: Former Chief Justice David Maraga has strongly condemned the shooting of Boniface Kariuki by a police officer during Tuesday's protests, describing the act as brutal and inhumane. Kariuki, a street vendor, was shot at close range while selling face masks to demonstrators. Viral videos circulating on social media show two police officers confronting him before one opened fire. “Boniface Kariuki was shot point-blank, coldly, with no trace of humanity,” Maraga said in a statement, decrying the officer's actions. The incident occurred during protests in Nairobi’s Central Business District, which turned violent amid mounting public outrage over the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody. Kariuki is currently undergoing surgery, and an ICU bed has been prepared for post-operative care. Director General for Health Dr. Patrick Amoth confirmed that a neurosurgical team is attending to him in the operating theatre. Maraga linked the ...

At the core of East Africa’s blue economy revival, the MV Uhuru vessels are transforming cargo transport across Lake Victoria, becoming a powerful symbol of regional integration and economic transformation. These vessels are more than just maritime assets—they represent a strategic investment that is boosting trade, enhancing connectivity, and improving livelihoods in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Although Lake Victoria—the continent’s largest freshwater lake—has long held potential as a major transport corridor, inadequate infrastructure had left it largely underutilised. That changed with the revitalisation of the Kisumu Port and the launch of MV Uhuru I and the newly constructed MV Uhuru II , unlocking unprecedented trade flows and energising the region’s blue economy. “We began rehabilitating Kisumu Port between 2019 and 2020. By 2021, it was operational,” said Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga. At the time, the port was overgrown with nappier grass and weeds and ...

A towering pile of illicit and obsolete small arms and light weapons was set ablaze, with flames and thick smoke rising high into the clear blue sky. From a safe distance, a large audience — including security officials, Interior Ministers, and delegates from the 15 RECSA Member States — witnessed the dramatic event. This powerful moment took place on June 13, 2025, at the National Police Leadership Academy in Ngong, where Kenya hosted a ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of the Regional Centre on Small Arms and Light Weapons (RECSA). Presided over by President William Ruto, the symbolic destruction of more than 6,000 illegal firearms underscored two decades of regional collaboration to combat the spread of illicit weapons. The event also reaffirmed Kenya’s ongoing commitment to peace and disarmament across the Great Lakes Region, the Horn of Africa, and neighbouring countries. “Today’s ceremony, which marks the destruction of over 6,000 illegal firearms recovered between 2022 an...

  Rephrased Context: Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja is currently appearing before Members of Parliament to address the controversial death of Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody. He is accompanied by the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mohammed Amin, and Deputy Inspector General of Police, Gilbert Masengeli. Ojwang, a blogger, was arrested following a complaint by Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat, who alleged that Ojwang had defamed him on the social media platform X. The police leadership is being questioned on several issues, including whether Ojwang received medical attention while in custody and what actions, if any, were taken to guarantee his safety. Lawmakers are also seeking assurances that officers involved in the incident will be held accountable. Chaired by Gabriel Tongoyo, the House Security Committee has demanded information on recent statistics regarding injuries, abuse, or deaths in police custody over the past four months, a...

  Rephrased Context: Rwanda has announced its decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) following a diplomatic dispute linked to its alleged role in the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Rwanda was next in line to assume the rotating chairmanship of ECCAS, which consists of 11 member states. However, during a summit held on Saturday in Equatorial Guinea, the country was blocked from taking on the leadership role. In its statement, Rwanda accused the bloc of deliberately denying it the chairmanship in order to serve the interests of the DRC. The government said this undermined the core values of the organisation and left “no justification for remaining in an entity that no longer adheres to its founding principles and objectives.” This development comes amid continued efforts to broker peace in eastern DRC, where violence persists. Under U.S. mediation, Rwanda and DRC are currently negotiating a draft peace a...

  Rephrased Context: Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on Kenyan youth to make constructive use of upcoming ICT hubs set to be established in local markets, encouraging them to harness these facilities for digital innovation and job creation rather than for attacking political leaders online. Speaking during an Economic Empowerment Engagement in Kangundo, Machakos County on Saturday, Kindiki stressed the importance of using government-supported digital infrastructure responsibly. “When you access the ICT hubs, don’t waste the opportunity by using it to insult leaders,” he said. “If you are unhappy with a leader, wait for the next election and vote them out. Instead, take advantage of the hubs to pursue digital jobs and opportunities in e-commerce.” According to Kindiki, each of the 400 modern markets being rolled out nationwide will feature an ICT hub with 100 free computers and internet access to help youth develop their computer literacy and digital skills. These d...

  Rephrased Context: Muguka farmers have secured a significant victory after a proposed Bill that aimed to strip the crop of State protection and support was withdrawn. This came following the intervention of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who convinced Kilifi North MP Owen Baya—the sponsor of the Crops Act (Amendment) Bill 2025—to drop the proposal, which sought to remove Muguka from the list of scheduled crops. Speaking at the first National Macadamia Conference held at the University of Embu grounds, Prof. Kindiki announced that Baya had agreed to withdraw the Bill, which had already reached the First Reading stage in Parliament. "We have been working to resolve this issue because dismantling this value chain would significantly harm the economy," he noted. Prior to the event, the Deputy President held consultations with Baya at his official residence in Karen, Nairobi. He also met with leaders from Embu, including Governor Cecily Mbarire and other elected officials,...

 Kenya is adopting a dual strategy to combat terrorism, combining military force with community-based initiatives. On one hand, the country is deploying hard power through targeted military operations aimed at dismantling terrorist networks and deterring future attacks. Simultaneously, efforts are underway to build trust and cooperation with local communities to undermine extremist ideologies. In addition to these hardline tactics, Kenya has implemented programs to support the disengagement, deradicalisation, rehabilitation, and reintegration (DDRR) of individuals involved in violent extremism. According to Kibiego Kigen, Director of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), military interventions must be supported by softer, more preventative measures. These include engaging religious leaders to promote counter-narratives that debunk extremist propaganda and emphasizing rehabilitation over punishment. The NCTC has raised concerns over extremist groups exploiting socio-econom...