The Police Force has issued a strong warning to individuals and groups making statements that risk breaching peace or inciting community hatred. Police Force Spokesperson David Misime, speaking from the Police Headquarters, stated that legal measures will be applied against anyone breaking the law.
He confirmed that security services are actively monitoring the national situation. The force is specifically targeting acts and rhetoric designed to fuel violence, emphasizing the national priority of strengthening reconciliation and maintaining stability for economic growth.
The warning applies to all forms of incitement, regardless of whether the language used is mild or strong. The police affirmed they will not hesitate to take legal...
A recent international news report on Tanzania's 2025 election presented an oversimplified narrative of government repression, according to a critical analysis. The analysis contends that the report failed to capture the nation's complex political reality, which includes significant internal factionalism within the ruling CCM party and a fragmented, digitally coordinated opposition. It was suggested that the omission of these factors led to a misleading portrayal of the political violence.
The analysis further questioned the accuracy of widely circulated casualty figures and highlighted the role of misinformation. It pointed to the documented strategy of the No Reform, No Election movement, which had publicly encouraged disrupting the...
The body of Joshua Mollel, a Tanzanian national who was allegedly taken hostage by Hamas fighters, has been buried in his home village of Orkesumet in the Simanjiro District. Ambassador Said Shaib Mussa and Ambassador Silima Haji Kombo, representing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, received his remains upon their return to the country.
A funeral ceremony drew government officials, religious leaders, and residents who gathered to honor the young man. He was eulogized as a professional, humble, and disciplined individual, qualities that made him widely appreciated.
His death was connected to the hostilities in Israel.
The Mosop member of parliament, Abraham Kirwa, has returned to Kenya after nearly two years abroad receiving medical care in Dallas, United States, for a serious stroke. His arrival at the JKIA was met by a large crowd of supporters and fellow lawmakers, including members of parliament Bernard Kitur, Maryanne Kittany, and Paul Biego. Kirwa expressed his deep thanks for the public support during his recovery, stating he was overwhelmed by the welcome and grateful to be alive.
The legislators present assured constituents that development projects in Mosop had continued uninterrupted during the MP's absence. They cited a high number of ongoing initiatives as evidence that the constituency had not been neglected.
Kirwa's return coincides...
The national electoral commission has started distributing ballot papers and official forms to twenty electoral areas holding by-elections. A commissioner confirmed the dispatch from a Nairobi warehouse, stating that all logistical plans were finalized for a transparent process. He indicated that most materials were already en route, with remote regions in Turkana County scheduled to receive their ballots by air due to accessibility challenges.
The commissioner urged candidates, parties, and their supporters to maintain peace and respect electoral laws. He also encouraged a high voter turnout for the upcoming polls. Security agencies have been involved to ensure the safe transportation and storage of all election materials until voting...
The United Democratic Alliance is escalating its campaign efforts for the Mbeere North parliamentary by-election. A delegation led by Deputy Party Leader Kithure Kindiki is urging voters to support UDA candidate Leonard Muriuki Muthende. They frame him as the successor who will continue the development projects initiated by former MP Geoffrey Ruku.
Deputy President Kindiki criticized the Democracy for Citizens Party leader, Rigathi Gachagua, for employing divisive campaign tactics. He warned against political rhetoric that could disrupt local harmony. UDA chairperson Cecily Mbarire similarly advised constituents against electing an opposition member of parliament.
Candidate Muthende pledged to ensure the equitable distribution of...
A Senate committee has issued formal summons for the governors of Kericho and Isiolo counties after they failed to appear for a scheduled hearing. The County Public Accounts Committee condemned the absence of Governors Eric Mutai and Abdi Guyo as contemptuous and a violation of their public duties. Committee chairperson Moses Kajwang stated that the last-minute postponement requests from the officials were unacceptable.
Kajwang emphasized that the committee must complete its review of the 2023-24 financial audit reports by a constitutional deadline. He warned that the Senate would continue its work without interruption, even during the holiday period. The committee also cautioned county assemblies against providing unconvincing excuses...
Senior national figures have intensified campaigning for the Malava parliamentary by-election. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula joined President William Ruto's aide, Farouk Kibet, in a series of rallies supporting UDA candidate David Ndakwa. They presented Ndakwa as the rightful successor to continue the development agenda of the late legislator.
The campaign trail moved through several wards, including Lukova and Machemo, where multiple members of parliament and local councilors voiced their support. They emphasized Ndakwa's commitment to advancing infrastructure and education projects. A high-mast floodlight was also commissioned in Chegulo Market, an initiative linked to a...
An organized criminal group responsible for stealing 107 keyless vehicles valued at over two million pounds has been sentenced. The operation, which a judge described as a sophisticated conspiracy, targeted cars and vans from driveways across Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire. Gang members used electronic signal boosters and jammers to unlock vehicles, often returning overnight to steal them before dismantling the cars at a chop shop in Surrey.
Victims reported devastating personal and financial consequences, with some losing their livelihoods after tools and irreplaceable sentimental items were taken. Although 61 vehicles were later recovered, many were found severely damaged or stripped for parts, while 46 remain missing. Thirteen...
