5 h. ago ‘I will dismantle them’: Kenyan president, Ruto, dares opposition, signals reluctance to step down

‘I will dismantle them’: Kenyan president, Ruto, dares opposition, signals reluctance to step down  Business Insider Africa

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7 h. ago (WATCH) Maraga says buck stops with President Ruto in Albert Ojwang murder

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7 h. ago IPOA seeks to detain Central OCS Talaam for 21 days in probe over Albert Ojwang’s murder

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 16 – The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is seeking to detain the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) of Nairobi’s Central Police Station, Samson Talaam, for 21 days to allow for the completion of investigations into the death of Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody. IPOA on Monday filed an application […] The post IPOA seeks to detain Central OCS Talaam for 21 days in probe over Albert Ojwang’s murder appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 h. ago Kuria’s intended swap from Ruto’s Advisor to Jubilee Party chief, puzzles miscalculating Kega

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 16 – East African Legislative Assembly MP Kanini Kega has laughed off a declaration by Moses Kuria, expressing interest in becoming the Secretary-General of the Jubilee Party. Kega, who serves as Secretary-General of a rival Jubilee faction, questioned why Kuria would quit being President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor, for what he […] The post Kuria’s intended swap from Ruto’s Advisor to Jubilee Party chief, puzzles miscalculating Kega appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 h. ago Muturi wants Ruto to suspend DIG Lagat amid probe over Ojwang’s murder in custody

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 16 – Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has called on President William Ruto to suspend Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat to allow for an impartial investigation into the death of blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody. Muturi noted that in July 2024, President Ruto convinced then-Inspector General of Police […] The post Muturi wants Ruto to suspend DIG Lagat amid probe over Ojwang’s murder in custody appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 h. ago Central Police Station OCS Talaam, Mukhwana seek to halt prosecution over Ojwang’s murder

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 16 – Central Police Station Officer Commanding Station Samson Talaam and Police Constable James Mukhwana are seeking to halt their prosecution over the murder of influencer Albert Ojwang while in custody In the petition, the two describe their arrest as premature and procedurally flawed and assert that an inquest should have been […] The post Central Police Station OCS Talaam, Mukhwana seek to halt prosecution over Ojwang’s murder appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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10 h. ago Central OCS Due in Court Over Blogger Ojwang’s Murder as Pressure Mounts on Deputy IG Lagat To Resign

NAIROBI, Kenya June 16 – Nairobi Central Police Station’s Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Samson Talam, is expected to appear before the Milimani Law Courts Monday morning over the murder of political blogger Albert Ojwang, who died under suspicious circumstances while in police custody. Police sources told Capital FM News that the prosecution will seek to […] The post Central OCS Due in Court Over Blogger Ojwang’s Murder as Pressure Mounts on Deputy IG Lagat To Resign appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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13 h. ago Three Months Missing in Haiti: Family of Kenyan Officer Moves to Court for Answers

The family of missing Kenyan police officer Benedict Kabiru has taken the government to court, demanding transparency nearly three months after he vanished during a peacekeeping mission in Haiti. With no word from officials and growing fears that Kabiru may have been killed or abducted, the family says they have reached a breaking point. Kabiru disappeared on March 26, 2025, while participating in a rescue operation in Savien, a gang-controlled region northwest of Port-au-Prince. According to reports, gunmen ambushed him and other Kenyan officers during the mission. Since that day, government officials have failed to provide any clear or consistent The post Three Months Missing in Haiti: Family of Kenyan Officer Moves to Court for Answers appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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13 h. ago Rigathi Gachagua Accuses President Ruto of Running Deadly Police Death Squad

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has ignited a political firestorm after accusing President William Ruto of establishing a secret police death squad targeting innocent Kenyans. While addressing worshippers at a church service in Kirinyaga County, Gachagua alleged that the covert unit comprises 101 specially trained officers tasked with carrying out abductions, torture, assassinations, and elaborate cover-ups. He further claimed that the National Intelligence Service (NIS), under the leadership of Director General Noordin Haji, supported the formation and operation of the squad. Gachagua linked the death of Albert Ojwang’ to the alleged group and suggested that dozens The post Rigathi Gachagua Accuses President Ruto of Running Deadly Police Death Squad appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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30 h. ago ‘You listen, you laugh, you guide,’ Rachel’s Fathers’ day message to President Ruto

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 15 – First Lady Rachel Ruto marked Father’s Day with a message to President William Ruto, celebrating him not only as Kenya’s Head of State but as a devoted father and pillar of their family. In her tribute shared through official platforms, the First Lady wished the President a Happy Father’s Day, […] The post ‘You listen, you laugh, you guide,’ Rachel’s Fathers’ day message to President Ruto appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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31 h. ago President Ruto describes fathers as ‘silent heroes’ in Fathers’ Day tribute

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 15 – President William Ruto has paid glowing tribute to fathers across the country, describing them as ‘silent heroes’ whose strength and sacrifices form the backbone of families and communities. In a Father’s Day message shared via his official platforms, the Head of State acknowledged the often-unspoken contributions of fathers in raising […] The post President Ruto describes fathers as ‘silent heroes’ in Fathers’ Day tribute appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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56 h. ago Second Officer Arrested Over Death of Kenyan Teacher in Police Custody

Second Officer Arrested Over Death of Kenyan Teacher in Police Custody  News Central TV

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68 h. ago Isiolo leaders ask Ruto to intervene in feud between MCAs and Governor Guyo

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 13 – A section of grassroots leaders want president William Ruto to intervene and solve a standoff between Isiolo Members of County Assembly and governor Abdi Guyo. They said the standoff is affecting service delivery at large. They added this has deteriorated life in general. The leaders held meetings in respective wards […] The post Isiolo leaders ask Ruto to intervene in feud between MCAs and Governor Guyo appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 d. ago Kenyan police officer in charge of cell where blogger died arrested after protests

Kenyan police officer in charge of cell where blogger died arrested after protests  The Seattle Times

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3 d. ago Kenya police officer arrested over blogger’s death in custody

Kenya police officer arrested over blogger’s death in custody  Al Jazeera

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3 d. ago Ugandan protester filmed brandishing panga in Nakuru demos arrested

NAKURU, Kenya, Jun 13– A man captured on video brandishing a machete and charging at anti-riot police during violent protests in London Estate, Nakuru, has been arrested, police have confirmed. Authorities disclosed Hassan Mtimkavu, alias Paul Ositi, who was seen daringly wielding the weapon at police officers during Monday’s demonstrations, is a Ugandan national. Nakuru […] The post Ugandan protester filmed brandishing panga in Nakuru demos arrested appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Kenya: President Ruto Pledges Govt Commitment to Protect Kenyans From Rogue Police Officers

Kenya: President Ruto Pledges Govt Commitment to Protect Kenyans From Rogue Police Officers  allAfrica.com

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3 d. ago President Ruto pledges Govt commitment to protect Kenyans from rogue police officers

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 13 – President William Ruto has pledged the government’s commitment to protect Kenyans from rogue police amid mounting accusations of brutality and impunity after social media influencer Ojwang’s murder while in custody. Speaking during the destruction of 7,000 illegal firearms in Ngong, President Ruto sent a stern warning to law enforcement officers […] The post President Ruto pledges Govt commitment to protect Kenyans from rogue police officers appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Murkomen Warns Against Provoking Police During Demonstrations

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 13 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned members of the public against provoking police officers during demonstrations. Murkomen referenced a recent incident in Nakuru where a protester was captured on video brandishing a panga (machete) during demonstrations sparked by the police killing of a 35-year-old man in London estate, Nakuru […] The post Murkomen Warns Against Provoking Police During Demonstrations appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago (WATCH) President Ruto destroys 7,000 illegal firearms in Ngong, vows tough action on small arms

Post Content The post (WATCH) President Ruto destroys 7,000 illegal firearms in Ngong, vows tough action on small arms appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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