President William Ruto told police leaders to start quick investigations after violent protests hurt small business owners Wednesday. The president spoke during a special day for small businesses and said he felt sad about people dying and property damage. Hard-working Kenyans who run small shops suffered the most harm during the chaos. Ruto said people burned businesses that took years to build and destroyed many market stalls. He called the violence planned destruction rather than peaceful protests.
The president warned people who use young protesters to cause trouble and told them to seek power through elections instead of violence. Police must find and arrest everyone who participated in the attacks on traders and their businesses...
Kenya's top legal organization harshly criticized Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen after he told police to shoot people who threaten officers or attack police stations. The Law Society of Kenya called his order illegal and against the constitution. Legal experts warned police officers not to follow these instructions. The group said Murkomen lacks the power to give such commands. Faith Odhiambo leads the organization and spoke out against the directive.
The lawyers pointed out that Kenya's constitution protects the right to life. Only specific laws can limit this basic right under certain conditions. Odhiambo said any killings based on Murkomen's order would be serious crimes. She warned that officers who use too much...
Kenya Revenue Authority told petroleum retailers they must install electronic tax systems at all outlets before June 30, 2025. The agency sent out notices reminding fuel station operators about the eTIMS Fuel Station System requirement. Station owners have two options for meeting this deadline. They can handle the technical setup themselves if they have the skills. They can also hire approved companies that specialize in fuel system integration.
The revenue authority published a current list of certified integrators on its official website. Retailers can find these approved vendors under the Publications section. KRA promised to help all taxpayers meet the new electronic invoicing rules. The agency wants to make sure businesses can...
Traffic came to a crawl across Nairobi this afternoon as vehicles packed major roads heading both directions. Drivers found themselves trapped on routes leading into and out of the city center. Officials have not explained what caused the massive backup that brought the capital to a near halt. The congestion spread across multiple highways and created delays lasting hours. Emergency responders worked to clear several problem areas where accidents occurred.
The Museum Hill area became one of the worst bottlenecks as cars barely moved forward. Vehicles heading toward downtown Nairobi faced especially long waits at the point where Museum Hill meets Wangari Maathai Road. The Expressway toll station also slowed traffic as workers processed...
Kenya's anti-drug agency stressed prevention as the top way to fight substance abuse problems. The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse held events across the country for International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Officials gathered at Embu County to promote early action against addiction. The agency picked a theme about investing early to stop organized crime. Board leader Stephen Mairori spoke about stopping problems before they start.
Mairori said prevention costs less money and works better over time. He explained that teaching young people and helping families creates safer communities. Every dollar spent on prevention saves many lives and resources later needed for treatment. The...
Timothy Stelu Lekolool received a promotion to major general and appointment as senior directing staff at the National Defence College. The officer previously served as brigadier before Defense Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya announced his advancement. Lekolool made military history as the first aide-de-camp selected from the Navy during former President Uhuru Kenyatta's administration. He continued serving until September 13 when President William Ruto assumed office. The major general briefly worked as Ruto's aide-de-camp before Colonel Fabian Lengusuranga took over the position.
The newly promoted officer comes from a military family as son of late Principal Commissioner Francis Lekolool. His current rank places him one promotion away...
President William Ruto appointed fresh leadership across Kenya's military branches after a defense council meeting Monday. The president promoted Major General David Kipkemboi Ketter to Lieutenant General and made him the new Army commander. Ketter takes over from Lieutenant General David Kimaiyo Chemwaina Tarus who moved to lead the National Defence University as Vice Chancellor. The new Army chief previously served as Assistant Chief of Defence Forces handling personnel and logistics matters. His appointment positions him as a potential successor to General Charles Kahariri as Chief of Defence Forces.
The president also selected Major General Benard Waliaula to command the Kenya Air Force. Waliaula replaces Major General Fatuma Gaiti...
Kenyan police officers have successfully recovered cattle that raiders allegedly stole from Uganda. The animals were taken back after law enforcement tracked down the suspects who had crossed the border. Officers fired shots during the operation as the thieves tried to escape with the livestock. All cattle were returned safely without any losses reported. The National Police Service issued warnings about illegal cross-border activities.
Uganda authorities first reported the theft and suspected that young people from the Turkana region had committed the crime. Police immediately responded and set up roadblocks to prevent the raiders from escaping. The operation required coordination between different law enforcement units to track the...
Highlanders Football Club faces major changes after two leaders left their jobs within days. Acting Chief Executive Officer Kindman Ndlovu quit his position Thursday evening. His resignation came just hours before the club planned to interview candidates for the permanent CEO role. Ndlovu had served as acting CEO for three months after Brian Moyo stepped down from the position. He will continue working with the executive committee despite leaving his leadership role.
The club also fired head coach Kelvin Kaindu this week due to poor team performance. Officials blamed a series of bad results for the decision to end his contract immediately. The club thanked Kaindu for his service and wished him success in future jobs. His departure...
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