Cyprian Is, Nyakundi

Cyprian Is, Nyakundi

6/2/2025, 7:46:08 AM

A police officer based at Bondeni Police Station was shot dead and two others injured in a gang ambush in Free Area, Nakuru Town, early Monday morning, after responding to a distress call. One officer was also attacked with a machete while fleeing. Police have intensified patrols and interrogations as investigations continue.

Cyprian Is, Nyakundi

6/2/2025, 8:19:32 AM

An employment dispute between Standard Chartered Bank Kenya and its former Thika Road Mall branch manager, Anastacia Nyambura Wambui, has unearthed shocking details about how James Thuita, a key suspect in the Ksh 10 billion National Youth Service (NYS) corruption scandal, was allowed to withdraw large sums of money in cash, often carried away in bags. According to court documents, Thuita was treated as a high-value client and frequently made massive cash withdrawals that were facilitated by bank staff. CCTV footage allegedly showed him being handed bags by employees, including Wambui, to ferry the cash to his car. The revelations emerged during Wambui’s unfair dismissal suit, where she challenged her September 2018 sacking. She was accused of violating conflict of interest rules by allegedly giving her personal bag to Thuita to carry Ksh 2 million in cash.

Cyprian Is, Nyakundi

6/1/2025, 1:10:35 PM

Activists staged a protest outside Pangani Police Station on Sunday demanding the release of Rose Njeri, who has been detained for three days without access to police bail or legal representation after developing a website to help Kenyans engage with the 2025 Finance Bill. Njeri’s mother, who was denied entry to deliver medication and personal items, raised concerns about her daughter’s health and the lack of transparency surrounding her arrest.

Cyprian Is, Nyakundi

6/1/2025, 4:31:37 PM

ODM boss Raila Odinga has urged President William Ruto to compensate families of those killed or injured during the Gen Z protests, saying apologies made during the National Prayer Day were not enough for true reconciliation. Speaking at the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations held at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay, Raila called for justice, peace, and increased county funding, while also demanding the full transfer of devolved functions as outlined in the Constitution.

Cyprian Is, Nyakundi

6/1/2025, 1:45:22 PM

Police recovered 20 stolen mobile phones at the Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay after a DCI-led operation targeting suspects who had snatched devices from attendees. The operation followed multiple complaints from victims and was made possible through joint efforts between law enforcement and members of the public. The arrested suspects are in custody, and DCI has urged those who lost their phones to report to Homa Bay Police Station to reclaim their belongings.

Cyprian Is, Nyakundi

5/31/2025, 3:45:01 PM

There was a massive uproar on social media following the arrest of Kenyan software developer Rose Njeri on Saturday, after she created and shared a website that allowed citizens to submit objections to the controversial Finance Bill 2025 with a single click. Njeri was reportedly detained at Pangani Police Station without bail, sparking widespread condemnation from civil society groups, legal advocates, and the public, who decried the arrest as a blatant abuse of power and an attack on digital freedom. Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo confirmed it is pursuing her case, while online users rallied in her defense, calling out the government's attempt to silence dissent. The incident has intensified scrutiny of the Finance Bill, which includes alarming proposals such as granting tax authorities access to personal data, and has revived memories of the 2024 Gen Z protests against similar measures.

Cyprian Is, Nyakundi

6/2/2025, 8:20:09 AM

Commercial banks in Kenya posted a cumulative pre-tax profit of Ksh 73.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025, unchanged from the same period in 2024, marking the first stagnation in earnings since the Covid-19 era and reflecting a challenging economic environment. According to Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) data, the flat performance was largely driven by reduced interest and forex income, increased loan defaults, and a conservative lending approach favouring government securities over private sector credit. With non-performing loans ratio hitting a high of 17.4% (equivalent to Ksh 717.5 billion) banks raised their loan loss provisions while also cutting costs, including staff and rental expenses, amid a shift toward digital operations.

Cyprian Is, Nyakundi

5/30/2025, 2:18:27 PM

Ousted KRU chair Sasha Mutai explains why he resigned ahead of a no-confidence vote during a stormy SGM at RFUEA Grounds on Friday.

Cyprian Is, Nyakundi

5/30/2025, 3:36:46 PM

Lady Justice Roselyne Aburili will preside over a newly appointed three-judge bench that includes Justices Chigiti Mugwimi and Andrew Mwamuye to hear a petition challenging President William Ruto’s recent nominees to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The bench was empanelled by Chief Justice Martha Koome, who also directed that the case be heard continuously on a day-to-day basis until its conclusion, citing its constitutional significance and urgency.

Cyprian Is, Nyakundi

6/1/2025, 4:08:32 PM

Residents in Trans Nzoia staged a mass walkout during Madaraka Day celebrations on Sunday, just as President Ruto’s speech was about to be read, leaving officials stunned at the Lessos Primary School grounds. The incident occurred amid rising local discontent and the conspicuous absence of Governor George Natembeya from the main national event held at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay, which he skipped, citing ongoing graft allegations against him. His absence, along with his public criticism of the national government, appears to have fueled the dissatisfaction that culminated in the walkout, leaving only a handful of local officials and NGAO members in attendance.