4 h. ago (WATCH) Why elections should be in August 2026 and not August 2027, according to lawyer Willis Otieno

Constitutional lawyer Willis Otieno sparked debate on the next presidential election asserting that the State House race should be held in August 2026—not 2027 as widely expected. Citing Article 136(2)(a) of the Constitution, Otieno argues that the requirement presidential elections occur “on the second Tuesday in August, in every fifth year,” overrules the expectation that […]

Politics

6 h. ago (WATCH) Governors Push for Dismissal of Controller of Budget

The Council of Governors says it will petition the two houses of parliament to remove the controller of budget, insisting she has been the biggest stumbling block to county operations. In a statement released by CoG chair Ahmed Abdulahi, the governors want the controller of budget gone, if she will not change and act in […] The post (WATCH) Governors Push for Dismissal of Controller of Budget appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 h. ago Watch Live! Elections August 2026? & Kenya’s Security agencies Rot

Watch! Elections August 2026? & Kenya’s Security agencies Rot

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9 h. ago (WATCH) Rape arrest at British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) reignites abuse claims from local women

The arrest of a British soldier accused of rape at an army barracks in Nanyuki, Kenya, has put a long-running, and very current, scandal involving mistreatment of local women by members of the forces – even, allegedly, murder and cover ups – back in the spotlight. Kenyan lawmakers began a public inquiry in 2024 about […] The post (WATCH) Rape arrest at British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) reignites abuse claims from local women appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 h. ago Kenya's vaccine manufacturing dream: 1,000 days of delays and broken promises

Kenya's vaccine manufacturing dream: 1,000 days of delays and broken promises  Daily Nation

Sport

9 h. ago Court Hears How Technician Was Paid Ksh3,000 to Delete CCTV Footage in Ojwang’s Death

Two suspects accused of interfering with CCTV footage tied to the suspicious death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang’ were arraigned on Monday afternoon at the Kibera Law Courts. The suspects face charges of obstructing justice after allegedly tampering with surveillance recordings believed to hold crucial evidence in the ongoing investigation into Ojwang’s death while in police custody at Nairobi Central Police Station. Among those arraigned is a technician accused of receiving Ksh3,000 to alter CCTV footage at the station. Detectives arrested him at his Saika residence on Friday morning during a targeted operation. During questioning, he reportedly admitted to The post Court Hears How Technician Was Paid Ksh3,000 to Delete CCTV Footage in Ojwang’s Death appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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9 h. ago Three Civilians Arrested Over Albert Ojwang’s Death in Police Custody, Two Police Officers on the Run

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has arrested three civilians believed to have played a role in the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang’, who died while in police custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station. The suspects – Gin Ammitou Abwao, Collins Karani Ireri, and Brian Mwaniki Njue – were held at the same station during the time Ojwang’ was detained. Investigators allege that police officers used the three detainees to physically assault Ojwang’, an attack that reportedly led to his death. Although authorities released the trio shortly after the incident, IPOA rearrested them on Sunday. To prevent interference The post Three Civilians Arrested Over Albert Ojwang’s Death in Police Custody, Two Police Officers on the Run appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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25 h. ago EDITORIAL: Justice for Albert Ojwang Must Be Swift, Transparent and Uncompromising

The death of Albert Ojwang in police custody has shocked the conscience of the nation. It is a tragedy that demands more than words—it demands justice. It demands accountability. And above all, it demands truth. Albert, a young Kenyan with nothing more than a phone and an opinion, died under the watch of those entrusted […] The post EDITORIAL: Justice for Albert Ojwang Must Be Swift, Transparent and Uncompromising appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Society

26 h. ago (WATCH) Tears of a widow: Albert Ojwang’s wife cries for justice over police killing

The wife of deceased Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang has called for justice for his death while in police custody. “I blame the police because they were supposed to protect him and Albert was in their hands,” Ojwang’s wife said. “If you are in police custody, this [is] somewhere you are supposed to be protected and […] The post (WATCH) Tears of a widow: Albert Ojwang’s wife cries for justice over police killing appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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26 h. ago (WATCH) All 1209 police stations in Kenya will be equipped with CCTV cameras within 2 years – CS Murkomen

CS Murkomen says all police stations across Kenya to have CCTV cameras in next 2yrs to enhance accountability, transparency; tampering to be criminalized. The post (WATCH) All 1209 police stations in Kenya will be equipped with CCTV cameras within 2 years – CS Murkomen appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

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

Post Content The post (WATCH) Maraga says buck stops with President Ruto in Albert Ojwang murder appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

28 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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29 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.

Politics

29 h. ago (WATCH) Trump says ‘there’s a good chance there’ll be a deal’ in Israel

US President Donald Trump expressed cautious optimism about resolving tensions between Israel and Iran, stating on Monday that “there’s a good chance there’ll be a deal” to de-escalate the conflict. Speaking to reporters, Trump said he hoped for a diplomatic solution but acknowledged that “sometimes they have to fight it out.” When asked about his […] The post (WATCH) Trump says ‘there’s a good chance there’ll be a deal’ in Israel-Iran conflict, reaffirms support appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

41 h. ago Kenya, Uganda record impressive wins in CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship

Kenya, Uganda record impressive wins in CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship  CECAFA FOOTBALL

Sport

50 h. ago Family of Central Police Station OCS Taalam says he handed himself in willingly

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 15 – The family of central police Offier Comanding Station Samson Taalam has refuted claims that he was arrested while evading authorities, clarifying that he voluntarily surrendered to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Eldoret. In an official statement released Sunday and signed by family representative Tonny Koskei, the family termed […] The post Family of Central Police Station OCS Taalam says he handed himself in willingly appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

52 h. ago The first trial of its kind: A Russian soldier takes the stand for an execution

On the frozen frontline in the east of Zaporizhzhia, a Ukrainian soldier surveyed the fallout from a Russian assault. It was the middle of January 2024 and the ground was covered in ice. Two weeks earlier, an 18-strong Russian assault team had broken through the line and seized three positions, killing five Ukrainians and losing […] The post The first trial of its kind: A Russian soldier takes the stand for an execution appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago (WATCH) Iran hits back: Rescuers at scene in central Israel following Iranian missile attacks

The attack follows a vow by Iran’s Supreme Leader to “inflict heavy blows” after the killing of senior Revolutionary Guard officials and six scientists, allegedly in Israeli strikes. The Israeli military confirmed incoming missile fire from Iran and said it had activated the Iron Dome defence system. The U.S. military also assisted in intercepting some […] The post (WATCH) Iran hits back: Rescuers at scene in central Israel following Iranian missile attacks appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Kenya commemorates 20th Anniversary of RECSA, destroys over 6,000 Illicit Firearms

The event, held at the National Police Leadership Academy in Ngong, brought together interior ministers and delegates from the 15 RECSA member states.

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4 d. ago Health Crisis Deepens as Fake Medicines Kill 100,000 Africans Each Year

NAIROBI, Kenya | June 13 – A newly released white paper warns that falsified antimalarial drugs are contributing to over 100,000 preventable deaths annually in Africa, underscoring a growing crisis in medicine distribution across the continent. The report, published jointly by CFAO, a leading pharmaceutical distributor in Africa, and the OPALS Foundation, reveals that one […] The post Health Crisis Deepens as Fake Medicines Kill 100,000 Africans Each Year appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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