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A police officer based in Nairobi has been arrested after he allegedly shot and killed his friend under unclear circumstances. Edgar Mokamba, a police constable at Nyari Police Patrol Base in Gigiri, Nairobi is said to have fired at his friend 10 times, killing him on the spot. The officer was…

A senior police officer was on Wednesday arraigned in court for allegedly sodomizing six boys. John Kimathi Marete, who is the Officer Commanding Police Station (OCS) in charge of Ntumu police station in Tharaka-Nithi County appeared before Embu Senior Resident Magistrate Tony Kwambai. He was…

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati says impeached leaders cannot contest for elective office. Chebukati who spoke at Bomas of Kenya on Wednesday clarified that the commission is yet to clear former Kiambu Governor Ferdinard Waititu to run in Nairobi…

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria’s party has unveiled its candidate for the upcoming Nairobi gubernatorial by-election. The People's Empowerment Party picked Philip Kisia as its flagbearer in the race, while Caroline Ndung'u will be his running mate. Kisia previously served as Nairobi Town Clerk, while…

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has pulled out of the upcoming Nairobi gubernatorial by-election. ODM Chairman John Mbadi said in the spirit of the handshake between President Kenyatta and Raila Odinga, the party will not field a candidate in the February 18th, 2021 by-election.  He…

Impeached governors and state officers are permanently barred from holding any public office in the future, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has said. Through a statement on Tuesday, EACC CEO Twalib Mbarak said persons seeking elective positions must meet the integrity threshold under…

Fiery Kenyan-Canadian attorney Miguna Miguna has reacted after the Thirdway Alliance party granted him a ticket to run for the Nairobi governor’s seat. Miguna, who was deported to Canada in 2018, thanked the party and other like-minded groups for supporting his bid for the top position that fell…

A political party linked to Deputy President William Ruto has changed its name, symbol, and slogan ahead of the 2022 general election. The Party for Development and Reforms (PDR) was renamed United Democratic Alliance (UDA) while its symbol was changed from a bull to a wheelbarrow. The planned…

A Nigerian national wanted for a cybercrime offense was on Monday arrested at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Sanchez Charles Ogochukwu was nabbed while preparing to board a Nigeria-bound flight at JKIA, according to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). His arrest was…

Amos Nyaribo was on Tuesday sworn-in as the new Governor for Nyamira County. He takes over the position following the death of Governor John Nyagarama, who succumbed to Covid-19 complications on December 18th. Nyaribo took an oath of office in a ceremony held at Nyamira Primary School grounds and…