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The family of a Kenyan policeman who tragically lost his life in a road accident in Haiti on Sunday, August 31, 2025, has finally spoken out. In an emotional interview on Wednesday, September 4, 2025, the mother of Corporal Kennedy Mutuku, who was proudly serving with the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti, shared the details of their final conversation
A Kenyan police officer who tragically lost his life in a road accident in Haiti on Sunday has been identified as Corporal Kennedy Mutuku Nzuve, aged 41.
A report by the Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang’o, has exposed alleged massive wastage of taxpayers’ funds in the Executive Office of the President. According to Nyakang’o, President William Ruto’s office spent Ksh2 million per day on printing services during the 2024/2025 financial year, despite the Head of State’s promise of austerity measures. Out of
The government is set to cater for the registration of 1.5 million Kenyans with the Social Health Authority from next week, President William Ruto has announced. In a brief statement released by the Head of Special Projects and Creative Economy at the Executive Office of the President, Dennis Itumbi, the government had already identified the
The United States Department of State has announced new rules governing where immigrant visa interviews will be conducted, a move that will take effect on November 1, 2025. Under the revised guidelines, all applicants will be required to attend their visa interviews at the consular post responsible for their place of residence, or in their
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has strongly condemned the Kenya Forest Service’s recent directive mandating all payments at Karura Forest be made exclusively through the eCitizen platform, calling the move highly questionable. Maraga sharply criticised the directive for its lack of public consultation, highlighting that such a decision blatantly disregards Article 10 of the Constitution, which underscores the importance of citizen participation in governance
Kenya and Uganda have eliminated tariffs, excise duties, and non-tariff barriers (NTBs) on goods traded between them in a groundbreaking agreement set to revolutionize cross-border trade and resolve long-standing conflicts. This landmark decision ensures that all products originating from either country will now move freely, exempt from any discriminatory charges. According to a joint communique by
Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a stern warning to politicians, urging them to refrain from inciting locals to violence, emphasizing that anyone who does will be met with the full force of the law. He highlighted that Nyandarua remains one of the counties enjoying relative peace, despite a few isolated incidents of violent protests in recent times. “We have challenges of late when it comes
The country’s anti-corruption watchdog says nine sitting governors are under investigation in a widening probe into alleged theft of public funds. Speaking on Tuesday, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) chairperson Dr David Oginde told Citizen TV that his team is pursuing cases in several counties where leaders are accused of funneling millions meant for development
The counties found to have these gaps include Elgeyo Marakwet, Nakuru, Kakamega, Lamu, Kisii, Taita Taveta, Garissa, Isiolo, Bomet, Embu, Kirinyaga, Nairobi, Kwale, Nyeri, Busia, Migori, and Kiambu. A recent audit by the Auditor General, Nancy Gathungu, has uncovered that nearly 20 counties lack proper ownership documents for land they inherited from the now-defunct local
