Busted on the Highway: Terror Plot Foiled as Explosives Found in Milk Box
In a stunning security sweep that reads like a blockbuster thriller, a routine patrol along the Kanyonyoo–Embu Highway erupted into a high-stakes anti-terror operation after police intercepted a passenger bus ferrying deadly explosives disguised in a milk carton. The Mombasa-to-Meru Tahmeed Coach bus was flagged down by a multi-agency patrolContinue Reading
Wetang’ula Dismisses Politicians Over Nzoia Sugar Sale Claims, Backs Bungoma Hospital’s Elevation to Level 6
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has dismissed claims that the government is planning to sell Nzoia Sugar Company, calling the rumours politically driven and misleading. “No one is selling Nzoia Sugar. That land belongs to the government and the people of Kenya,” he said. “All debts will be paid, andContinue Reading
Musalia Mudavadi Urges Mt Kenya to Unite Behind President Ruto’s Development Agenda
Nyeri, Kenya – Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on the Mt Kenya region to lead by example in promoting national unity and rallying behind President William Ruto’s leadership for the sake of Kenya’s long-term stability and prosperity. Speaking during a Sunday service atContinue Reading
Justice in Motion: NPS Arrests Four in Murder of Hon. Charles Ong’ondo Were
The National Police Service (NPS) has announced a major breakthrough in the murder investigation of Hon. Charles Ong’ondo Were, confirming the arrest of four key suspects positively identified at the scene of the crime. Hon. Were was fatally shot in an attack that stunned the nation, igniting public outcry andContinue Reading
Gachagua Hosts Opposition Leaders at Wamunyoro Residence Turned Political Hub
Wamunyoro, Kenya – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hosted a group of key opposition leaders at his Wamunyoro residence, which has now been transformed into a political nerve centre. Among those present at the high-level meeting were Wiper Party leader H.E. Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-K Party leader Hon. Eugene Wamalwa,Continue Reading
Drug Mule Busted with Cocaine at JKIA Before Boarding Flight
A 25-year-old Kenyan woman, Caroline Wanjiku Mwangi, was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after she was caught attempting to smuggle 1.3 kilograms of cocaine aboard a flight to Goa, India. Her dream escape to the Indian coast quickly turned into a nightmare after Anti-Narcotics Unit detectives flagged herContinue Reading
Stanbic Foundation Drives Economic Inclusion in Busia County
Women entrepreneurs in Busia County are set to benefit from a transformative economic empowerment program aimed at strengthening their capacity in micro and small enterprise development through comprehensive training on entrepreneurship and financial management. The program will be implemented in partnership with Busia County Government and targets women at various stages ofContinue Reading
DCI Confirms Hon. Ong’ondo Were’s Killing Was “Premeditated and Targeted” as Probe Intensifies
NAIROBI, May 2, 2025 — The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed that preliminary findings into the killing of Hon. Charles Ong’ondo Were point to a “targeted and premeditated” attack, as detectives intensify efforts to bring those responsible to justice. In a statement released today, DCI announced significant progressContinue Reading
Kenya’s Finance Bill 2025: Treasury’s Bold Proposals Stir Debate on Tax, Privacy, and Cost of Living
Nairobi, May 2, 2025 — The National Treasury has unveiled the Finance Bill 2025, a sweeping set of proposals that signal a major shift in Kenya’s tax and regulatory landscape. Tabled as part of the government’s effort to boost revenue collection and streamline fiscal operations, the bill has already triggeredContinue Reading
Opposition Leaders Slam Ruto Government Over Kilgoris Killings and IEBC Concerns
NAIROBI, April 29, 2025 — A coalition of opposition leaders has strongly condemned what they describe as an alarming rise in extrajudicial killings, illegal land takeovers, and democratic backsliding under President William Ruto’s administration. In a hard-hitting joint statement issued in Nairobi, the leaders—including Martha Karua, Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, RigathiContinue Reading