Albert Ojwang was more than a young teacher and social media voice—he was a man on a mission. His shocking death in police custody sent waves of grief across Kenya, but a new revelation from his uncle has added weight to the tragedy. Speaking during Ojwang’s emotional burial in Kakoth Village, Homa Bay County, the […]
Anger and frustration have erupted after families of Kenyans killed during the June 25 protests were turned away from Nairobi’s City Mortuary. The government pathologist failed to conduct autopsies as promised, citing “security concerns.” Families say they’ve waited for days, only to be fed excuses and blame games between the mortuary and oversight bodies. With […]
Shock and fear have gripped the family of Peter Kawanjiru, a close ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, after he was allegedly abducted by police in Limuru on Monday night. Witnesses say more than 10 vehicles stormed the area, followed by gunshots, chaos, and a power blackout. The family claims no arrest warrant was […]
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has come out strongly to deny claims that he sponsored the goons who caused chaos in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) during Tuesday’s protests. His denial follows a wave of backlash and accusations from political rivals and the public after armed men, some seen cooperating with police, attacked protesters and looted […]
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has declared political war on President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), just days after the Head of State sacked her husband from a plum parastatal job. In a fiery statement, Wanga condemned the growing wave of extra-judicial killings under the Kenya Kwanza administration and demanded immediate accountability from the […]
The death of blogger Albert Ojwang continues to shake the foundations of Kenya’s law enforcement system. On Monday, Constable James Mukhwana shocked the country by implicating top police officers, including Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat and Nairobi’s OCS Samson Talaam, in the brutal killing. But just a day later, veteran lawyer Danstan Omari questioned the […]
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