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Francis Ontomwa

Ruto's headache about revolving door at Vigilance House

Under President Ruto, Kenya is set to have two substantive Inspectors General in just two years, with the besieged Gilbert Masengeli currently acting in the role after Koome’s departure.

Ruto's headache about revolving door at Vigilance House

The return of killer squads, extrajudicial killings and abductions

The return of killer squads, extrajudicial killings and abductions

Kenya Pipeline boss quizzed over still-born project

Kenya Pipeline boss quizzed over still-born project

Lobby group urges UN to withdraw Kenyan police from Haiti

Lobby group urges UN to withdraw Kenyan police from Haiti

Kiboko oil leak exposed bad job, affected many people

Whereas Kenya Pipeline gave the project a clean bill of health, the spill at Kibwezi was a disaster. Company says it cleaned the affected area but locals say they still fear the effects could crop up

Kiboko oil leak exposed bad job, affected many people

How taxpayers may have paid twice for a Sh48.4 billion project

Shocking details have emerged, exposing how Kenyan taxpayers may have paid double the cost of constructing the Sh48.4 billion pipeline, Line 5.

How taxpayers may have paid twice for a Sh48.4 billion project

Keter abduction sparks fear, fury amidst spate of kidnappings

Keter's abduction comes just days after President William Ruto committed to ending arbitrary arrests and abductions linked to the recent countrywide anti-tax protests.

By 2 months ago

Keter abduction sparks fear, fury amidst spate of kidnappings

Jitters as Kenya's Haiti mission kicks off

There are reports that the officers had initially been promised Sh100,000 before departure, but were given Sh20,000.

By 2 months ago

Jitters as Kenya's Haiti mission kicks off

Silent jitters as Kenya's police mission to Haiti kicks off

Hours before the first batch of Kenyan police officers depart for the troubled nation of Haiti on a UN-backed mission, silent squabbles are rocking the deployment.

By 2 months ago

Silent jitters as Kenya's police mission to Haiti kicks off

Police under fire over brutality on Gen Zs peaceful, unarmed protest

The gruesome killing of a protestor in the city has sparked widespread condemnation with lawyers saying the incident only serves to escalate emotions and bitterness among the youth.

By 2 months ago

Police under fire over brutality on Gen Zs peaceful, unarmed protest

Cases to pile up as judicial officials say will handle only urgent cases

Lawyers and litigants sympathise with the cause but are concerned backlog will delay justice.

By 2 months ago

Cases to pile up as judicial officials say will handle only urgent cases

Magistrate leaves behind family, budding career and broken hearts

Magistrate Monica Kivuti's courtroom presence illuminated the legal proceedings, and her dedication extended beyond the confines of the law.

By 2 months ago

Magistrate leaves behind family, budding career and broken hearts

Untold truth: Westgate hero Lelei's controversial past

To some, Stephen Lelei was a brash, trigger-happy cop. To others, he was an ordinary officer caught in extraordinary circumstances.

By 3 months ago

Untold truth: Westgate hero Lelei's controversial past

Security docket receives second highest allocation at Sh377 billion

The Ministry of Defence will get the lion’s share at Sh173.1 billion, while the National Police Service will get Sh110.6 billion.

By 3 months ago

Security docket receives second highest allocation at Sh377 billion

Court to hear lawsuit challenging deployment of Kenya police to Haiti

The lawsuit questions the government’s ‘blatant disregard’ of a January decision that labeled the deployment unconstitutional and illegal.

By 3 months ago

Court to hear lawsuit challenging deployment of Kenya police to Haiti

Residents protest man's death after arrest by police

Dagoretti OCPD Kivinda Kilonzo says the deceased was attacked by the mob before he was detained but died at Kenyatta National Hospital. The family holds that he was killed at the police post.

By 3 months ago

Residents protest man's death after arrest by police

Buses of peril: A look at past chilling tragedies that cut young learners' lives short

In the wake of a surge in road accidents, a tough-talking Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen on April 9 directed that all school buses be inspected before schools reopen.

By 4 months ago

Buses of peril: A look at past chilling tragedies that cut young learners' lives short

Kalonzo leads Azimio leaders in mourning June Moi

Leaders from the Azimio coalition, led Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, arrived at Kabarnet Gardens mid-morning to pay their respects to the late June Moi.

By 5 months ago

Kalonzo leads Azimio leaders in mourning June Moi

Condolence messages pour in for June Moi

Many who knew June Moi have described her as a woman of charisma and endearing demeanour, a remarkable golfer and polo player who was sporty even during her school days.

By 5 months ago

Condolence messages pour in for June Moi

School buses to undergo inspection by May 1 in new traffic rules

Illegal PSVs that include vehicles like Noah, Probox, and Voxies among others will be impounded and their owners and operators charged in accordance with traffic regulations.

By 5 months ago

School buses to undergo inspection by May 1 in new traffic rules

Kenya inks mission deal, violence erupts in Haiti

The signing of the deal, which will see the deployment of 1,000 police officers, was witnessed by President William Ruto and Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry.

By 6 months ago

Kenya inks mission deal, violence erupts in Haiti

Kiboko oil leak exposed bad job, affected many people

Whereas Kenya Pipeline gave the project a clean bill of health, the spill at Kibwezi was a disaster. Company says it cleaned the affected area but locals say they still fear the effects could crop up

Kiboko oil leak exposed bad job, affected many people

How taxpayers may have paid twice for a Sh48.4 billion project

Shocking details have emerged, exposing how Kenyan taxpayers may have paid double the cost of constructing the Sh48.4 billion pipeline, Line 5.

How taxpayers may have paid twice for a Sh48.4 billion project

Keter abduction sparks fear, fury amidst spate of kidnappings

Keter's abduction comes just days after President William Ruto committed to ending arbitrary arrests and abductions linked to the recent countrywide anti-tax protests.

By 2 months ago

Keter abduction sparks fear, fury amidst spate of kidnappings

Jitters as Kenya's Haiti mission kicks off

There are reports that the officers had initially been promised Sh100,000 before departure, but were given Sh20,000.

By 2 months ago

Jitters as Kenya's Haiti mission kicks off

Silent jitters as Kenya's police mission to Haiti kicks off

Hours before the first batch of Kenyan police officers depart for the troubled nation of Haiti on a UN-backed mission, silent squabbles are rocking the deployment.

By 2 months ago

Silent jitters as Kenya's police mission to Haiti kicks off

Police under fire over brutality on Gen Zs peaceful, unarmed protest

The gruesome killing of a protestor in the city has sparked widespread condemnation with lawyers saying the incident only serves to escalate emotions and bitterness among the youth.

By 2 months ago

Police under fire over brutality on Gen Zs peaceful, unarmed protest

Cases to pile up as judicial officials say will handle only urgent cases

Lawyers and litigants sympathise with the cause but are concerned backlog will delay justice.

By 2 months ago

Cases to pile up as judicial officials say will handle only urgent cases

Magistrate leaves behind family, budding career and broken hearts

Magistrate Monica Kivuti's courtroom presence illuminated the legal proceedings, and her dedication extended beyond the confines of the law.

By 2 months ago

Magistrate leaves behind family, budding career and broken hearts

Untold truth: Westgate hero Lelei's controversial past

To some, Stephen Lelei was a brash, trigger-happy cop. To others, he was an ordinary officer caught in extraordinary circumstances.

By 3 months ago

Untold truth: Westgate hero Lelei's controversial past

Security docket receives second highest allocation at Sh377 billion

The Ministry of Defence will get the lion’s share at Sh173.1 billion, while the National Police Service will get Sh110.6 billion.

By 3 months ago

Security docket receives second highest allocation at Sh377 billion

Court to hear lawsuit challenging deployment of Kenya police to Haiti

The lawsuit questions the government’s ‘blatant disregard’ of a January decision that labeled the deployment unconstitutional and illegal.

By 3 months ago

Court to hear lawsuit challenging deployment of Kenya police to Haiti

Residents protest man's death after arrest by police

Dagoretti OCPD Kivinda Kilonzo says the deceased was attacked by the mob before he was detained but died at Kenyatta National Hospital. The family holds that he was killed at the police post.

By 3 months ago

Residents protest man's death after arrest by police

Buses of peril: A look at past chilling tragedies that cut young learners' lives short

In the wake of a surge in road accidents, a tough-talking Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen on April 9 directed that all school buses be inspected before schools reopen.

By 4 months ago

Buses of peril: A look at past chilling tragedies that cut young learners' lives short

Kalonzo leads Azimio leaders in mourning June Moi

Leaders from the Azimio coalition, led Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, arrived at Kabarnet Gardens mid-morning to pay their respects to the late June Moi.

By 5 months ago

Kalonzo leads Azimio leaders in mourning June Moi

Condolence messages pour in for June Moi

Many who knew June Moi have described her as a woman of charisma and endearing demeanour, a remarkable golfer and polo player who was sporty even during her school days.

By 5 months ago

Condolence messages pour in for June Moi

School buses to undergo inspection by May 1 in new traffic rules

Illegal PSVs that include vehicles like Noah, Probox, and Voxies among others will be impounded and their owners and operators charged in accordance with traffic regulations.

By 5 months ago

School buses to undergo inspection by May 1 in new traffic rules

Kenya inks mission deal, violence erupts in Haiti

The signing of the deal, which will see the deployment of 1,000 police officers, was witnessed by President William Ruto and Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry.

By 6 months ago

Kenya inks mission deal, violence erupts in Haiti

Kiboko oil leak exposed bad job, affected many people

Whereas Kenya Pipeline gave the project a clean bill of health, the spill at Kibwezi was a disaster. Company says it cleaned the affected area but locals say they still fear the effects could crop up

Kiboko oil leak exposed bad job, affected many people

How taxpayers may have paid twice for a Sh48.4 billion project

Shocking details have emerged, exposing how Kenyan taxpayers may have paid double the cost of constructing the Sh48.4 billion pipeline, Line 5.

How taxpayers may have paid twice for a Sh48.4 billion project

Keter abduction sparks fear, fury amidst spate of kidnappings

Keter's abduction comes just days after President William Ruto committed to ending arbitrary arrests and abductions linked to the recent countrywide anti-tax protests.

By 2 months ago

Keter abduction sparks fear, fury amidst spate of kidnappings

Jitters as Kenya's Haiti mission kicks off

There are reports that the officers had initially been promised Sh100,000 before departure, but were given Sh20,000.

By 2 months ago

Jitters as Kenya's Haiti mission kicks off

Silent jitters as Kenya's police mission to Haiti kicks off

Hours before the first batch of Kenyan police officers depart for the troubled nation of Haiti on a UN-backed mission, silent squabbles are rocking the deployment.

By 2 months ago

Silent jitters as Kenya's police mission to Haiti kicks off

Police under fire over brutality on Gen Zs peaceful, unarmed protest

The gruesome killing of a protestor in the city has sparked widespread condemnation with lawyers saying the incident only serves to escalate emotions and bitterness among the youth.

By 2 months ago

Police under fire over brutality on Gen Zs peaceful, unarmed protest

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