A letter to the youth we lost in June, 2024

The state discovered it does not need to shoot crowds to silence people.

Starred in 2024, not in the streets in 2026: Where did Gen Z's famous faces go?

Police roadblocks, political shifts, fatigue and fears kept many of the faces of the 2024...

Why an affidavit doesn't prove you're married

Some courts apply the law strictly, so if you do not have a certificate, then there is no union.

The Sh3.3bn Somalia border wall that stalled: What Kenya can learn from the US-Mexico barrier

A decade after Kenya unveiled an ambitious plan to seal its border with Somalia, the project...

TSC to promote 30,000 teachers in August as State injects Sh2 billion

TSC chairman Dr Jamleck Muturi says the commission will recognise merit, experience and...

Help! I've paid Sh2m in loan instalments but principal amount has reduced by only Sh550,000...

The slow decrease in your loan principal balance is due to a structural feature of banking...

"This is why we are in no hurry to marry"

For these men, marriage is not off the table, but they will only say 'I do' when they are...

Twice the work, half the chance: Women preparing to fight it out in 2027 elections

Training and mentorship programmes are helping women overcome obstacles to political leadership.

Giving domestic workers a head start

At least 6 protesters arrested during Gen Z anniversary protests reported missing

Six activists who were reportedly arrested on Thursday during the Gen Z protest commemoration have now been reported missing. Activists who gathered at the Milimani courthouse to witness the release of other protesters said all their efforts to find the activists had been fruitless as they called on the government to release them. One of [...] The post At least 6 protesters arrested during Gen Z anniversary protests reported missing appeared first on Kahawatungu.

NPS Orders Probe Into Viral Arrest Video Allegedly Showing Police Misconduct in Nakuru

The National Police Service (NPS) has launched an investigation into a viral video circulating on social media that appears to show the inappropriate handling of a suspect during an arrest in Nakuru City. In a statement issued on Friday, NPS Spokesman Muchiri Nyaga said the Service strongly condemns all forms of unprofessional conduct, excessive use [...] The post NPS Orders Probe Into Viral Arrest Video Allegedly Showing Police Misconduct in Nakuru appeared first on Kahawatungu.

DCI boss Amin Urges United Front Against Drug Trafficking

The Director of Criminal Investigations, Mohamed Amin, has called for greater collaboration among law enforcement agencies, communities and families in the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. He warned that evolving criminal networks pose a growing threat to Kenya's security and public health. In a message marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and [...] The post DCI boss Amin Urges United Front Against Drug Trafficking appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Tanzania suspends political rallies three years after lifting ban

The Tanzanian government has suspended political rallies across the country until further notice, saying the move is necessary to maintain security in the country. The government says it has identified security threats, including individuals allegedly found in possession of weapons while planning criminal acts. The decision has been criticised by opposition groups, which say the [...] The post Tanzania suspends political rallies three years after lifting ban appeared first on Kahawatungu.

DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict

The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing its neighbour of breaching multiple international treaties. In a statement, DR Congo said Rwanda had dispatched forces and backed armed groups to carry out unlawful military operations on its territory following the 1994 Rwandan genocide. On [...] The post DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Police officer fatally stabbed during arrest of murder suspect in Migori as suspect is lynched

A police officer was killed while attempting to arrest a murder suspect in Awendo Sub-county, Migori County, on Friday, before the suspect was seized and beaten to death by an angry mob. The incident occurred at Kadera Kwoyo area after two officers attached to Kadera Kwoyo Police Post acted on a tip-off regarding the whereabouts [...] The post Police officer fatally stabbed during arrest of murder suspect in Migori as suspect is lynched appeared first on Kahawatungu.

US sanctions Rwanda gold refinery accused of smuggling DR Congo's minerals

The US has sanctioned a major gold refinery in Rwanda and two of its executives, accusing them of smuggling minerals from rebel-controlled areas of neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. Washington alleged what it described as a network was collaborating with the M23 rebel group, which commands tracts of DR Congo that are home to vast [...] The post US sanctions Rwanda gold refinery accused of smuggling DR Congos minerals appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents

John Bolton, a former national security adviser to Donald Trump, has pleaded guilty to mishandling classified security information as part of notes he compiled for a book. Bolton, now a prominent critic of the US president, was indicted on 18 counts related to improper handling of classified material, and initially pleaded not guilty. On Friday, [...] The post Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Prosecution closes prosecution case in Sh8.2 billion international methamphetamine trafficking trial

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) closed its case against six Iranian nationals charged with trafficking more than one tonne of methamphetamine valued at Sh8.2 billion. Prosecution concluded its case before Shanzu Chief Magistrates Court after presenting the testimony of 12 witnesses, culminating in evidence from the investigating officer, Inspector Shadrack Kemei, who outlined the [...] The post Prosecution closes prosecution case in Sh8.2 billion international methamphetamine trafficking trial appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Near Punch-Up at Burial as Morara Kebaso Confronts Borabu MP Osero Over Graft Claims

Tension briefly flared at a burial ceremony in Borabu on Friday after Inject Party leader Morara Kebaso confronted area MP Patrick Osero over alleged corruption, triggering a heated exchange that nearly turned physical. The confrontation unfolded before mourners after Kebaso, who had been invited by the MP to address the gathering, used his one-minute speech [...] The post Near Punch-Up at Burial as Morara Kebaso Confronts Borabu MP Osero Over Graft Claims appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Boost visitor numbers and airport transparency

There is a need for greater transparency in the airport upgrading project.