Author: Mwenda Gitonga

The family of missing blogger and digital activist Ndiang’ui Kinyangia has confirmed that he is alive and in good health, after days of uncertainty that sparked public concern and calls for accountability. In an official statement released on Wednesday by lawyer Wahome Thuku on behalf of the family, it was revealed that Kinyangia made contact on Tuesday evening, speaking to a family member from an undisclosed location. According to the statement, Kinyangia had gone into hiding out of fear for his life after learning that detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) were allegedly seeking him over unspecified criminal…

Chelsea have completed the signing of Brazilian forward Joao Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion in a deal worth up to £60 million, marking their latest high-profile acquisition ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup. The 23-year-old has signed an eight-year contract with the West London club and has already joined his new teammates in the United States for the global tournament. Pedro is eligible to feature in the quarter-final clash against Palmeiras in Philadelphia on Saturday, with Chelsea hopeful he will make an instant impact. Pedro, who scored 30 goals in 70 appearances for Brighton and was the top…

The Harambee Stars have unveiled a 30-man provisional squad ahead of their debut at the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025, with head coach Benni McCarthy banking on homegrown talent to guide the team through their historic campaign. The squad, announced on Monday, July 8, 2025, comprises players exclusively from the FKF Premier League, in accordance with CHAN regulations that allow only domestic league players to participate. Kenya, placed in a competitive Group B alongside DR Congo, Angola, Morocco, and Zambia, will kick off their campaign on August 3 against DR Congo at the Kasarani Stadium. The team reports to…

Posta Rangers will continue to feature in the FKF Premier League (FKFPL) next season after holding off Naivas FC to secure a 2-1 aggregate victory in the two-legged promotion/relegation playoff, despite losing the second leg 1-0 on Wednesday at the SportPesa Arena in Murang’a. The Nairobi-based side had laid the groundwork in the first leg with a convincing 2-0 win in Thika last weekend, courtesy of a brace from striker Felix Ochieng. In the return leg, however, it was Naivas who came out fighting. Markvivian Kesa gave the National Super League (NSL) hopefuls early hope when he capitalized on a…

Kenyan police have arrested over 150 suspects and recovered looted goods, firearms, and police gear in a sweeping national crackdown following the violent protests of June 25, 2025. The demonstrations, initially peaceful, quickly descended into chaos, with criminals exploiting the unrest to commit widespread theft, arson, and attacks on police officers and property. In one of the latest incidents, Luke Nderitu was arrested in Nyeri by Nyeri Central officers and found with stolen items from Naivas Supermarket. The recovered loot includes a washing machine, a 43-inch Vitron television, and a remote control, all confirmed to have been stolen during the…

The National Integrity Alliance (NIA) has issued a blistering statement condemning what it describes as a “crisis of leadership and integrity” in Kenya’s security and governance apparatus following the deadly June 25, 2025 crackdown on peaceful demonstrators. In a statement dated July 1, NIA—comprising Transparency International Kenya, Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi!, the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), and the Institute of Social Accountability (TISA)—demanded the immediate resignation of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, and Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat. The coalition accused the three of enabling state-sponsored brutality, enforced disappearances, and systemic disregard for…

Kenya is one step closer to entrenching three crucial development funds into the Constitution after the National Assembly unanimously passed the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and launched a comprehensive nationwide public participation exercise to finalize the process. The Bill seeks to enshrine in law the National Government Constituencies Fund (NG-CF), the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), and the Senate Oversight Fund (SOF)—each playing a vital role in grassroots development, equity, and legislative oversight. In a show of rare bipartisan unity, 304 MPs supported the Bill at the Second Reading, with 298 endorsing it again at the Third…

Members of Parliament are tightening oversight over Kenya’s public universities and colleges, demanding strict compliance with financial reporting laws, ethical governance, and diversity regulations following years of audit failures and mismanagement. The Public Investments Committee on Education and Governance, chaired by Bumula MP Jack Wamboka, has taken a firm position on what it terms “widespread negligence” by vice chancellors, principals, and governing boards in meeting audit deadlines and adhering to public finance laws. “This practice is not just unacceptable — it’s illegal,” said Wamboka. “We are determined to enforce compliance with financial procedures. Vice Chancellors and Principals will be held…

More than 50,000 students who attained the minimum university entry grade in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination were not placed in any institution through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), the Ministry of Education has confirmed. Speaking during the official release of the 2024/2025 placement results, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said 42,000 qualified students either chose not to apply for placement or declined to pursue university education altogether, while another 7,000 applicants failed to secure slots in their selected courses. “The students who scored C+ and above, we have 7,640 who elected…

The Ministry of Health has officially deployed 6,484 healthcare interns to accredited public hospitals across Kenya, marking the start of the 2025/2026 internship programme aimed at strengthening Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and expanding access to quality care. The deployment was commissioned by Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale at Afya House in Nairobi, who lauded the move as a milestone in the government’s commitment to timely internship posting and strategic health workforce planning. “These young professionals are not just numbers; they are future caregivers,” CS Duale said during the Friday, June 28 event. “Every patient they encounter represents a life,…