Author: Mwenda Gitonga

Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, the 29-year-old street vendor who was shot by a police officer during recent protests in Nairobi, remains in critical condition in the intensive care unit at Kenyatta National Hospital. Doctors say he is fully dependent on life support machines, with minimal signs of recovery despite undergoing multiple surgeries. Six days after the shooting, Kariuki’s family is battling heartbreak and holding on to fragile hope as they continue bedside vigils in Nairobi, far from their home in Murang’a. “Boniface is still under life support. To be sincere, he can’t survive without it,” said Emily Wanjira, a family spokesperson.…

Former Deputy President and DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto’s administration of orchestrating politically motivated violence targeting opposition leaders. Gachagua made the explosive remarks during a church service in Meru County on Sunday, June 16, as tensions continued to rise ahead of the planned nationwide protests on June 25. Speaking in his characteristic fiery tone, Gachagua alleged that the government was deploying goons to disrupt peaceful demonstrations, warning that the trend pointed to state-sanctioned anarchy and an erosion of civil liberties. “Karibu watu 1000 ameweka pale Lare, na watu hawa wamesema leo watu watakufa,” Gachagua claimed,…

Kenya Police FC have clinched their first-ever FKF Premier League title after securing a 1-1 draw against record champions Gor Mahia in a tense final-day showdown held at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi. The result saw the law enforcers finish the season with 65 points, crowning a remarkable rise in Kenya’s top-flight football since their promotion in the 2020/21 season. Police FC’s journey to the summit has been progressive and inspiring: they finished 10th in their debut season, then rose to fourth and third in the following two campaigns. With this league triumph, Kenya Police FC will represent Kenya…

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has called on Nairobi Regional Police Commander George Sedah to provide security for peaceful demonstrators planning to take to the streets on Wednesday, June 25, amid growing concerns over infiltration by violent goons. Sakaja, who has recently faced accusations of sponsoring gangs to attack protesters, strongly denied the claims, terming them “false” and “desperate” tactics from unnamed political opponents. Instead, he shifted focus to what he described as “well-known individuals” with a history of orchestrating chaos during demonstrations. “I urge all Kenyans and the people of Nairobi to reject violence and criminal behavior as they take…

Kenyan influencer David Oyando, known as Mulamwah, and his ex-partner Ruth Njoki Karegi (Ruth K) have publicly reconciled following a heated social media dispute that unfolded on June 19, 2025. After weeks of accusations and emotional exchanges, both issued heartfelt apologies, calling for forgiveness and healing. Ruth K addressed the public, acknowledging the toll the breakup had taken on her and her young son: “I want to start by saying I am truly sorry. … Behind the scenes, I’ve been going through a quiet storm… Raising my son is both my greatest responsibility and my biggest blessing… I know I’m not perfect…I’m human…

Understanding the Social Health Authority (SHA) in Kenya The Social Health Authority (SHA) is a transformative initiative by the Government of Kenya established under Section 25 of the Social Health Insurance Act (SHIA), aimed at ensuring equitable access to comprehensive healthcare for all residents. Replacing the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), SHA consolidates all health insurance contributions and channels them into an inclusive national fund to improve healthcare financing. Purpose and Structure SHA is tasked with pooling contributions from individuals, employers, and the government to purchase healthcare services from empaneled and contracted providers. These services are delivered through a structured…

The Media Complaints Commission (MCC) has directed Nation Media Group (NMG) to amend its controversial documentary “Holy Betrayal: Full SDA Cult Exposé” which aired on NTV on April 7, 2024, after finding that it unfairly linked the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church to religious extremism and the infamous Shakahola Massacre. The order follows a complaint lodged by an SDA member who accused NTV of misrepresenting the church by associating it with cultic and radical beliefs. The MCC ruled that the documentary breached the Code of Conduct for the Practice of Journalism in Kenya, specifically the clauses on accuracy, fairness, and impartiality.…

President William Ruto has restated his administration’s commitment to fulfilling promises made to Kenyans, even as his government faces growing opposition over contentious policies, including new taxes and alleged human rights violations. Speaking at a high-level Cabinet retreat held in Karen, Nairobi, Ruto defended his development agenda and responded to criticism over ambitious reforms introduced during his first term. “I have no intention of escaping any of the commitments we made. We intend to keep them because that is how we are going to transform Kenya,” Ruto said. “I often get the accusation that we overpromised, but I want to…

Harambee Starlets continued their perfect run at the 2024 CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship with a clinical 4-0 victory over South Sudan at the Azam Sports Complex on Wednesday evening. The win marks Kenya’s third straight victory in the round-robin tournament, keeping them unbeaten and unbreached, with 11 goals scored and none conceded. The result places the Starlets firmly at the top of the standings with nine points and a goal difference of +11. Kenya got off to a flying start when Faith Mboya capitalized on a defensive error in the second minute, hammering home a powerful strike from inside the…

Noah Lyles, the reigning 100m and 200m World Champion, has officially called off his much-anticipated sprint duel with NFL star Tyreek Hill, originally scheduled to take place this weekend in Times Square, New York. In a statement, Lyles cited personal reasons and logistical complications as the cause for the cancellation of what was expected to be one of the most high-profile crossover events in recent track and field history. “We were very deep into creating the event… In fact, it was supposed to happen this weekend,” said Lyles during a livestream. “Unfortunately, there were some things, complications, and personal reasons…