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Lawyer Christopher Mwenda death: Nine months of grief and unanswered questions
What you need to know: Mwenda’s family, it is these entries in the same medical records that raises troubling questions. Mwenda’s family are questioning the hospital’s account of the treatment their kin received. At 10 am, the nurses’ notes indicated that Christopher Mwenda Ntogaiti had received doses of adrenaline, atropine and hydrocortisone. The drugs were part of the treatment recorded at the hospital that morning.
Lawyer Christopher Mwenda death: Nine months of grief and unanswered questions
What you need to know: Mwenda’s family, it is these entries in the same medical records that raises troubling questions. Mwenda’s family are questioning the hospital’s account of the treatment their kin received. At 10 am, the nurses’ notes indicated that Christopher Mwenda Ntogaiti had received doses of adrenaline, atropine and hydrocortisone. The drugs were part of the treatment recorded at the hospital that morning.
Naivasha Special Economic Zone for EAC countries roars to life Original
What you need to know: South Sudan among the first countries to begin construction of a dedicated ICD within the Naivasha Special Economic Zone. Government activated the Maai Mahiu-based Special Economic Zone, as a strategic hub for clearing transit cargo bound for neighbouring countries. Kenya allocated each East African nation 10 acres as it strengthens its role as a regional logistics gateway.
Airline booking glitch leaves 73 chess players stranded Original
What you need to know: The students were to depart from Nairobi on Saturday morning to Kuala Lumpur for the Commonwealth Schools Chess Championship. But the booking hitch upended those plans, throwing the students, their parents and the organisers into a scramble for alternative flights.
Spread of fake news casts dark shadow ahead of 2027 polls Original
What you need to know: The latest Reuters Digital News report observed that social media and video networks are overtaking news websites and apps. In a digital world overflowing with information, misinformation and disinformation, access alone is not enough, the UN says. Nairobi will on Monday join the global community to mark the International Day for Universal Access to Information, with growing concerns over the spread of disinformation as the country heads towards the 2027 General Election.
Mapped: Kenya’s election chaos hotspots Original
The dust had yet to settle on the ugly scenes in Homa Bay, where the Linda Mwananchi team was attacked in August, when similar, if not worse, violent scenes were witnessed in Nembure, Embu County, about three weeks later. In the same month Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and his anti-government supporters ran into trouble in Garissa. These are the latest additions to the hotspots to watch out for violence in the coming elections.
Kaa chonjo: Maeneo hatari kwa ghasia za kisiasa 2027 yamulikwa
HUKU Kenya ikielekea kwenye Uchaguzi Mkuu wa Agosti 10, 2027, wasiwasi unazidi kuongezeka kuhusu uwezekano wa kuzuka kwa ghasia za kisiasa katika maeneo mbalimbali nchini. Wiki za hivi majuzi zimeshuhudia visa vya vurugu katika mikutano ya kisiasa huko Homa Bay, Embu na Garissa, hali ambayo imeibua hofu kuwa siasa za ushindani huenda zikachochea ukosefu wa usalama kama ilivyoshuhudiwa katika chaguzi zilizopita.
Sifuna, Kalonzo fight for 'Ukombozi' party name
A fight over the “Ukombozi” name has exposed growing divisions within the opposition, with allies of Wiper Patriotic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka blocking Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s attempt to use a party widely seen as his vehicle for the 2027 presidential race. What was expected to be a straightforward rebranding of Azimio La Umoja Coalition as The Ukombozi Alliance (TUA) has instead opened a new front between Mr Musyoka’s allies and the Linda Mwananchi movement led by Mr Sifuna.
Israeli millionaire, 1970s plan and how Tassia became Nairobi’s ‘next Pipeline’ Original
What you need to know: Chaos and disorder are creeping into Tassia, with informal settlements, mostly made up of iron sheets, timber and cardboard, mushrooming. Insecurity is high and burglary is becoming common in Tassia, the roads are dilapidated and fresh water is becoming a dream for residents. Tassia estate was meant to be the future of urban order in middle-income neighbourhoods as part of Nairobi’s reimagined Eastlands frontier in the 1970s.
TikTok gang: Girlfriend arrested with jailbreak tools hidden in food Original
What you need to know: She had become a familiar face at the police station, turning up with hot meals for her boyfriend. The boyfriend and two others are in custody over allegations of using a TikTok account to lure minors into robbery, gang rape. The suspects are said to have first drawn the victims into conversations and eventually into romantic relationships.
TikTok trap: Three held over gang rape, robberies
TikTok had always been a place for Nzumari to have fun and pass the time. She thought it was simply a platform where she could make friends online. From the comfort of her bedroom, Nzumari, whose name has been changed because she is a minor, posted dance videos, watched other creators and liked their content, slowly building a community of sorts. What she did not know is that among those watching her videos were people waiting for the right moment to strike.
TikTok trap: Three held over gang rape, robberies
TikTok had always been a place for Nzumari to have fun and pass the time. She thought it was simply a platform where she could make friends online. From the comfort of her bedroom, Nzumari, whose name has been changed because she is a minor, posted dance videos, watched other creators and liked their content, slowly building a community of sorts. What she did not know is that among those watching her videos were people waiting for the right moment to strike.
Dead in bed for a month: Last moments of woman found with suicide note in Lavington apartment
Exactly two years after Mercy Wachinga Maina moved into Forhome Court in Nairobi’s Lavington estate, she picked up her cat, Woods, and abandoned the black feline in a nearby bush. Mercy told an inquisitive neighbour she met when carrying Woods, that the cat had become a bother and she no longer wanted to keep it. The 32-year-old then returned to her house on the 10th floor of the apartment block.
Dead in bed for a month: Last momemnts of woman found with suicide note in Lavington apartment
Exactly two years after Mercy Wachinga Maina moved into Forhome Court in Nairobi’s Lavington estate, she picked up her cat, Woods, and abandoned the black feline in a nearby bush. Mercy told an inquisitive neighbour she met when carrying Woods, that the cat had become a bother and she no longer wanted to keep it. The 32-year-old then returned to her house on the 10th floor of the apartment block.
Dead in bed for a month: Last moments of woman found with suicide note in Lavington apartment
Exactly two years after Mercy Wachinga Maina moved into Forhome Court in Nairobi’s Lavington estate, she picked up her cat, Woods, and abandoned the black feline in a nearby bush. Mercy told an inquisitive neighbour she met when carrying Woods, that the cat had become a bother and she no longer wanted to keep it. The 32-year-old then returned to her house on the 10th floor of the apartment block.
'I’m now jobless’: How Ruto’s trader crackdown reached Cape Town Original
Caption for the landscape image: Thomas Ondabu Obure during an interview at Nation Centre on February 27, 2024. Bonface Bogita | Nation When he woke up on Tuesday morning, Thomas Ondabu Obure, 45, did what he had done countless times since relocating to South Africa from Kenya. He prepared for work. Only this time, a text message confirmed that there was no work to go to. A Burundian national who leased a motorbike to Mr Obure told him not to collect the two-wheeler that day.
Relief for small scale traders after Ruto intervention on tax Original
Relief is in sight for small-scale traders after President William Ruto revised downwards the applicable benchmark for general consolidated cargo from Sh3.2 million to Sh2 million, a cutback that followed protests by traders who had vowed to take to the streets every Friday until the threshold was reviewed.
Nacada arrests 11 over fake alcohol in Nairobi
National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) CEO Dr Anthony Omerikwa. File The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) has arrested 11 people and seized “significant quantities” of counterfeit alcoholic beverages in a crackdown on fake and unsafe alcohol in Nairobi.
Nacada arrests 11 over fake alcohol in Nairobi
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) has arrested 11 people and seized “significant quantities” of counterfeit alcoholic beverages in a crackdown on fake and unsafe alcohol in Nairobi. The arrests were made during a 10-day multi-agency operation conducted between August 20 and 31 across eight Nairobi sub-counties, as authorities moved to disrupt the manufacture, distribution and sale of illicit alcoholic products.
Maraga hot potato: Inside stalled police reforms
A report on police reforms recommended measures to protect the independence of the National Police Service, including transparent recruitment of commanders and junior officers, but it has largely been ignored, says former Chief Justice David Maraga.
Maraga atimiza vitisho, aanika ripoti ya polisi aliyompa Ruto
Habari za Kitaifa Maraga atimiza vitisho, aanika ripoti ya polisi aliyompa Ruto Na DANIEL OGETTA August 31st, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 2 JAJI Mkuu Mstaafu David Maraga ameonya kuwa Idara ya Polisi inayopendelea kisiasa inaweza kuingiza Kenya katika machafuko baada ya uchaguzi huku akimtaka Rais William Ruto kutekeleza kikamilifu Katiba. Bw Maraga alisema hayo Jumatatu alipoweka wazi mapendekezo ya Jopokazi kuhusu Mageuzi ya Polisi aliloongoza mnamo 2023.
Maraga atimiza vitisho, aanika ripoti ya polisi aliyompa Ruto
Habari za Kitaifa Maraga atimiza vitisho, aanika ripoti ya polisi aliyompa Ruto Na DANIEL OGETTA August 31st, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 2 JAJI Mkuu Mstaafu David Maraga ameonya kuwa Idara ya Polisi inayopendelea kisiasa inaweza kuingiza Kenya katika machafuko baada ya uchaguzi huku akimtaka Rais William Ruto kutekeleza kikamilifu Katiba. Bw Maraga alisema hayo Jumatatu alipoweka wazi mapendekezo ya Jopokazi kuhusu Mageuzi ya Polisi aliloongoza mnamo 2023.
Maraga: Partisan police force could plunge county into post-election chaos Original
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has warned that a partisan police force could plunge the country into post-election chaos, urging President William Ruto to comply with the Constitution. He spoke on Monday as he made public the recommendations of the taskforce on police reforms, which he chaired in 2023. "A partisan police force was a root cause of the slaughter of 2007/2008.
Mgomo JKIA wazua hasara, safari zikichelewa
Habari Mgomo JKIA wazua hasara, safari zikichelewa Na DANIEL OGETTA August 31st, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 2 ABIRIAkatika Uwanja wa Ndege wa Kimataifa wa Jomo Kenyatta (JKIA) waliingiwa na wasiwasi na sintofahamu kuhusu safari zao baada ya wafanyakazi wa sekta ya anga kuanza tena mgomo. Hali hiyo ilisababisha safari kadhaa za ndege ndani na nje ya nchi kucheleweshwa.
Flights disrupted at JKIA as aviation workers resume strike
Passengers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) were left frustrated, stranded and uncertain about their travel plans on Sunday after aviation workers resumed their strike. Travellers said they had received little or no warning about the industrial action with some arriving at the airport only to learn that their flights had been delayed.
Ruto: Serikali lazima ipewe nafasi kutekeleza ahadi zake
Habari Ruto: Serikali lazima ipewe nafasi kutekeleza ahadi zake Na DANIEL OGETTA August 27th, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 2 RAIS William Ruto ameibua mjadala kuhusu nafasi ya Serikali iliyochaguliwa kutekeleza manifesto yake bila kuingiliwa na mahakama. Akizungumza wakati wa maadhimisho ya 16 ya Katiba ya 2010 jijini Nairobi, Rais Ruto aliuliza ni kiasi gani cha nafasi Katiba inapaswa kupatia serikali iliyochaguliwa kutekeleza mpango ambao uliifanya ishinde uchaguzi.
Ruto revives questions on Executive, Judiciary tensions as Kenya marks Katiba Day
President William Ruto has questioned how much “constitutional space” an elected government should have to implement the manifestos on which it won power, in remarks that could reignite debate over the Judiciary’s role in reviewing some of his administration’s flagship policies.
Gachagua sasa ‘ammaliza’ Uhuru Mlimani na Nairobi
Siasa Gachagua sasa ‘ammaliza’ Uhuru Mlimani na Nairobi CHAMA cha DCP kinachoongozwa na aliyekuwa Naibu Rais Rigathi Gachagua kinazidi kujitokeza kama tishio kubwa kwa Jubilee, chama cha aliyekuwa Rais Uhuru Kenyatta, huku kikivamia ngome zake za kisiasa za Mlima Kenya na Nairobi. Huku Uchaguzi Mkuu wa 2027 ukikaribia, Jubilee imepata pigo jingine, viongozi wake kadhaa waliochaguliwa wakitangaza kuhamia DCP.
How Gachagua’s DCP is eating into Uhuru's Jubilee support in Nairobi
The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) of Rigathi Gachagua is increasingly emerging as a direct threat to former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee Party, eating into its bases of Mt Kenya and Nairobi. With the 2027 polls less than a year away, the former ruling party has suffered major political blows as its leaders ditch it for DCP.
Gachagua flags South Korean firm over 'suspect' poll systems
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged the government is scheming to manipulate next year’s General Election and demanded the electoral commission sheds light on a South Korean company he claimed is earmarked to supply an elections system. The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader on Wednesday claimed that the procurement process for the Integrated Elections Management System (IEMS) had already been predetermined in favour of Miru Systems Co Ltd.
How Gachagua’s DCP is eating into Uhuru's Jubilee support in Nairobi
The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) of Rigathi Gachagua is increasingly emerging as a direct threat to former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee Party, eating into its bases of Mt Kenya and Nairobi. With the 2027 polls less than a year away, the former ruling party has suffered major political blows as its leaders ditch it for DCP.
Gachagua flags South Korean firm as its suspect poll systems revealed
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged the government is scheming to manipulate next year’s General Election and demanded the electoral commission sheds light on a South Korean company he claimed is earmarked to supply an elections system. The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader on Wednesday claimed that the procurement process for the Integrated Elections Management System (IEMS) had already been predetermined in favour of Miru Systems Co Ltd.
Gachagua flags South Korean firm as its suspect poll systems revealed
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged the government is scheming to manipulate next year’s General Election and demanded the electoral commission sheds light on a South Korean company he claimed is earmarked to supply an elections system. The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader on Wednesday claimed that the procurement process for the Integrated Elections Management System (IEMS) had already been predetermined in favour of Miru Systems Co Ltd.
Tinder predator: How Nigerian used dating app to lure Kenyan women
It began, as many modern romances do, with a swipe. It was the Tuesday morning of August 12 when she opened Tinder and matched with a man whose profile carried the initials “KJ”. And within minutes, he wanted to meet, a wish she granted. This is the story of Zawadi and Zion, whose names we have changed for the purposes of affording them dignity and for them to share their story without the stigmatisation.
The Inspector-General (IG) of the police's office may become vacant if the holder’s term expires or is removed by the President. Of course, they enjoy the security of tenure. But whenever the vacancy occurs, the President has 14 days to nominate someone for appointment and submit the name to Parliament.
Opposition sets October 9 date for People’s Forum to guard 2027 election
Opposition leaders will convene a People’s Forum on Electoral Preparedness on October 9, bringing together political parties, civil society, religious organisations, professional bodies, youth groups and other stakeholders to develop mechanisms for preventing political violence ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Opposition sets October 9 date for People’s Forum to guard 2027 election
Opposition leaders will convene a People’s Forum on Electoral Preparedness on October 9, bringing together political parties, civil society, religious organisations, professional bodies, youth groups and other stakeholders to develop mechanisms for preventing political violence ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Maraga ampa Ruto siku saba achapishe ripoti iliyopendekeza mageuzi ya polisi lau sivyo aitoe yeye
Habari za Kitaifa Maraga ampa Ruto siku saba achapishe ripoti iliyopendekeza mageuzi ya polisi lau sivyo aitoe yeye Na DANIEL OGETTA August 19th, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 1 ALIYEKUWA Jaji Mkuu David Maraga amempa Rais William Ruto muda wa siku saba kuchapisha ripoti ya jopo la marekebisho ya polisi iliyowasilishwa kwake mnamo 2023, akionya kwamba asipofanya hivyo ataichapisha mwenyewe.
Maraga ampa Ruto siku saba achapishe ripoti iliyopendekeza mageuzi ya polisi lau sivyo aitoe yeye
ALIYEKUWA Jaji Mkuu David Maraga amempa Rais William Ruto muda wa siku saba kuchapisha ripoti ya jopo la marekebisho ya polisi iliyowasilishwa kwake mnamo 2023, akionya kwamba asipofanya hivyo ataichapisha mwenyewe. Maraga, ambaye alikuwa mwenyekiti wa jopo hilo, alisema mojawapo ya mapendekezo makuu katika ripoti hiyo ilikuwa kurejesha uhuru wa Huduma ya Kitaifa ya Polisi (NPS) ili kuzuia kile alichokitaja kama kutekwa, kutumiwa vibaya na kuingiliwa kwa taasisi hiyo.
From Juja to Shenzhen: How three women found their place in technology
From left: Instructor Esther Gichaiya, contestants Faith Mosonik, Joan Nkatha and Melanie Minayo, and Huawei Technologies Kenya Communications and Public Affairs Director Khadija Mohammed. The team was recognised for its all-female representation at the global competition. Daniel Ogetta | Nation Media Group What you need to know: Three JKUAT computer science students overcame gender barriers to represent Kenya and excel at a global technology competition.
Maoni mseto yazuka kuhusu Ruwaza 2060 wengi wakihoji utekelezaji wa ile ya 2030
HATUA ya Rais William Ruto kuanzisha mpango mpya wa maendeleo ya muda mrefu imeibua mjadala mkali wa kisiasa huku wakosoaji wakihoji kwa nini Kenya inapanga hadi mwaka 2060 kabla ya kutoa tathmini kamili ya yaliyofanyika chini ya Ruwaza ya 2030. Mzozo huo umeibuka baada ya kuzinduliwa kwa Mazungumzo ya Kitaifa kuhusu Mustakabali wa Kenya baada ya Ruwaza ya 2030, yanayolenga kuwashirikisha Wakenya katika kuamua vipaumbele vya maendeleo baada ya mpango huo wa sasa kufikia mwisho wake.
Maoni mseto yazuka kuhusu Ruwaza 2060 wengi wakihoji utekelezaji wa ile ya 2030
Habari za Kitaifa Maoni mseto yazuka kuhusu Ruwaza 2060 wengi wakihoji utekelezaji wa ile ya 2030 HATUA ya Rais William Ruto kuanzisha mpango mpya wa maendeleo ya muda mrefu imeibua mjadala mkali wa kisiasa huku wakosoaji wakihoji kwa nini Kenya inapanga hadi mwaka 2060 kabla ya kutoa tathmini kamili ya yaliyofanyika chini ya Ruwaza ya 2030.
Critics question timing, motive of Ruto’s vision plan
President William Ruto’s push to develop a new long-term national development blueprint has triggered a political storm, with critics questioning its timing, rationale and the Government’s record in implementing Vision 2030. The controversy follows the launch of the National Conversation on Kenya’s Future Beyond Vision 2030, which seeks to engage Kenyans in defining the country’s development priorities after the expiry of the current blueprint.
Enter the PRM Party, new kid on the block
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi on Tuesday launched his political party, the People’s Renaissance Movement (PRM), at an event marked by calls for political cooperation and opposition to President William Ruto. This adds to the growing number of political parties ahead of the general election. “This fourth liberation is a duty of our generation. The past three generations rose and did what needed to be done.
Parents push back on costly school trips
Parents are increasingly voicing frustration over how schools plan and price children’s trips. They accuse institutions of scheduling outings too frequently, charging exorbitant and opaque fees, and making refunds nearly impossible when a child cannot attend. Through interviews with Nation and social media discussions we initiated, parents demanded greater transparency and more thoughtful choices of destinations.
Employees accuse ex-Epra chief of torture over Sh96m dispute Original
On the last Saturday of June, four employees of Tarita Group Ltd had gathered at the firm’s offices in Eldoret town for a meeting with their boss, former Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) Director-General Daniel Kiptoo. The meeting on the fifth floor of Tarita Centre was to reconcile books of accounts and had become a monthly ritual.
Return of abductions? Missing Kenyans fuel fears of fresh wave of enforced disappearances Original
The apparent return of enforced disappearances in recent days has rekindled fears of a renewed wave of state repression, with families of missing Kenyans demanding the immediate release of their loved ones, whom they believe were abducted for criticising the government. At least four people have disappeared within the past week in different parts of Nairobi, with those who last saw them saying they were picked up by unknown men.
Police reveal strategy behind June 25 security operation Original
Intelligence reports warning of possible violence and infiltration of planned Gen Z anniversary protests by organised criminal groups triggered an unprecedented police operation that effectively sealed off Nairobi and prevented thousands of demonstrators from accessing the city centre on Thursday.
After Gen Z revolt: Where are they now?
What you need to know: Some protesters never made it home while others survived gunfire, arrests, abductions and torture. Almost all were forced to confront a reality they had not anticipated when they first answered calls on social media. Thousands of young Kenyans poured into the streets on June 25, 2024, in what became one of the most consequential days in the country's recent history. They came from different backgrounds.
Ruto awaonya Gen Z, ataka wafuate sheria Juni 25
Habari Ruto awaonya Gen Z, ataka wafuate sheria Juni 25 Na DANIEL OGETTA June 22nd, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 1 RAIS William Ruto kwa mara ya pili ndani ya wiki moja amewataka vijana kuheshimu sheria, huku familia za waathiriwa wa maandamano ya Juni 25, 2024 zikiandaa maadhimisho ya miaka miwili wiki hii. Kiongozi wa nchi alisema vijana wana uhuru wa kujieleza ila pia wanastahili kuheshimu sheria na kujizuia kuharibu mali ya watu wanapoandamana.
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