DCI gives account of Dennis Osiemo's death in Narumoru police custody

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has provided details surrounding the arrest and subsequent death of Dennis Aremo Osiemo while in police custody at Narumoru Police Station. The DCI said Osiemo had been arrested in connection with an assault case reported at Narumoru Police Station following an incident on July 2, 2026. According to the [...] The post DCI gives account of Dennis Osiemo's death in Narumoru police custody appeared first on Kahawatungu.

LSK raises land administration concerns during meeting with PS Korir

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has raised concerns over delays and other challenges affecting land administration and conveyancing services in Kenya. The concerns were presented during a courtesy call by an LSK delegation led by President Charles Kanjama to Principal Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning Nixon Korir at Ardhi House in Nairobi. The [...] The post LSK raises land administration concerns during meeting with PS Korir appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Court awards Ndiang'ui Kinyagia Sh5 million over unlawful raid, bars prosecution

The High Court awarded blogger and activist Ndiangui Kinyagia Sh5 million in damages for violations of his rights during a police raid at his Kinoo home in June 2025. The court also barred the police and the Director of Public Prosecutions from prosecuting Kinyagia over the investigative process that followed the raid, which it found [...] The post Court awards Ndiangui Kinyagia Sh5 million over unlawful raid, bars prosecution appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Hayden Panettiere died from toxic effects of fentanyl and other substances, coroner's office says

Actress Hayden Panettiere died from toxic effects of fentanyl and other substances, and the manner of death has been ruled an accident, the Greenville County Coroner's Office in South Carolina said Tuesday. Panettiere, who starred in the TV shows "Heroes" and "Nashville," was pronounced dead at a Greenville apartment on August 16. Medics responding to [...] The post Hayden Panettiere died from toxic effects of fentanyl and other substances, coroner's office says appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Murang'a gears up to plant 200,000 trees in one-hour national drive

Preparations for a major afforestation  exercise targeting to have  200,000 seedlings planted in Murang'a County during this year's Mazingira Day have entered high gear, with authorities identifying about 97 hectares of land for the exercise. The County Committee coordinating the exercise has identified two sites where the trees will be planted, with approximately 200 acres...

MP Mukunji under fire over declaration of ban on UDA meetings in Embu

Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji has come under fire from a section of Embu county residents for declaring a ban on UDA meetings until those responsible for the deaths of two young men at Nembure Stadium two weeks ago during the partys delegates meeting are brought to book. The MP allegedly made the remarks on Sunday...

Government harmonizing communication style for better messaging- PS Isaboke

The Government is strengthening coordination, funding and public engagement in its communication architecture under the new National Government Communication Policy. Principal Secretary (PS) for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Stephen Isaboke has said the policy harmonizes communication across government, establishes a common source of truth and clarifies the roles of officials and communication structures. Speaking Tuesday during...

Region urged to dismantle barriers, cut costs in horticultural trade

Eastern African countries have been urged to strengthen regional cooperation to address high logistics costs, trade barriers and fragmented cold-chain systems holding back the horticulture sector. The Principal Secretary (PS) for Trade, Regina Akoth Ombam said the region needed to move from fragmented national efforts to coordinated action to boost productivity, deepen regional value chains...

TSC Piles Pressure on Court to Restore Teachers' Social Media Restrictions

The High Court will soon decide whether the TSC can enforce controversial social media restrictions on teachers.

UDA Goes After Uhuru Over 2022 Election Claims

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta courted controversy on Tuesday, September 22 after suggesting the late Raila Odinga won the hotly-contested 2022 elections.

DCI Reveals Final Moments of Suspect Found Dead Inside Police Cell

Police have once again come on the spot after a suspect was found dead inside a police cell on Sunday, September 20, with the DCI now issuing a detailed account on the final moments.

Construction of the East Africa Refinery in Lamu to officially commence September 30

The construction of the East Africa Refinery in Lamu to officially commence September 30. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced that President William Ruto will lead the ground breaking ceremony in the company of invited Heads of State and Government from the East African Region and beyond. Speaking during the final preparation meeting at his official [...] The post Construction of the East Africa Refinery in Lamu to officially commence September 30 appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Guide public on pharmacies by ending rogue ones

Kenya has still got a long way to go in proving to the world that her athletes run clean.

Why drug traffickers are ditching trucks for luxury SUVs

Traffickers are now using high-end vehicles like Land Cruisers, Prados and Range Rovers.

Ailing widow request KU Hospital to release son's body for burial

An ailing 80-year-old widow in Miruriine village, Gachua Location, Giaki Division, North Imenti Sub-County, Meru County, is appealing to Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) to release her son's body for burial. The distraught Hellena Kigetu Ntwomo lamented that the body of her son Benjamin Ntombura, 52 years, has been lying at the...

Uasin Gishu ready to host World Tourism Day 

Uasin Gishu County has accelerated final preparations for this year's World Tourism Day celebrations following a high-level stakeholders' meeting convened to assess its readiness and align logistics ahead of the event. The meeting, chaired by County Secretary Philip Melly, brought together senior county officials, tourism and hospitality players, institutional representatives and an advance team from...

Dani Gibson Siblings: Meet Greg and Jacob Gibson

Danielle Rose Gibson, known as Dani Gibson or by her nickname Gibbo, is an English professional cricketer born on 30 April 2001 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. An all-rounder, she bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium pace. She has represented England in international cricket since her T20I debut in 2023 and currently plays domestic cricket for Somerset [...] The post Dani Gibson Siblings: Meet Greg and Jacob Gibson appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Gusii music star Henry Sagero hospitalised after suspected suicide attempt

Nyamira artiste Henry Sagero, alias Man Pepe was fighting for his life after he allegedly ingested a suspected poisonous chemical in what his associates believe was a suicide attempt triggered by mounting marital and domestic troubles. The dramatic incident unfolded at his Kisii towns Daraja Mbili residence about 11am, sending shockwaves through the Gusii entertainment [...] The post Gusii music star Henry Sagero hospitalised after suspected suicide attempt appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Unpacking Kenya's fuel importation web

Court awards IT expert Ndiang'ui Kinyagia Sh5m over police raid

Justice Patricia Nyaundi finds his rights were violated during the 2025 operation.