Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka wants June 25 to become a national holiday for young protesters. He plans to honor Generation Z demonstrators who died during last year's parliament protests. Opposition groups will celebrate the anniversary of youth demonstrations that changed Kenya politics. Parents lost children during police fights but never received government payments. Kalonzo says the country must respect brave young people who demanded change.
Young protesters stormed parliament buildings and set parts on fire during June 2024. Police shot demonstrators after lawmakers passed unpopular tax increases on basic goods. President Ruto called protesters criminals and sent military forces against them. Human rights groups reported at least...
Business owners marched through Embu streets Wednesday demanding protection from criminal gangs. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki arrived Friday evening to address the security crisis. He promised residents that special police teams would hunt down the criminals. Kindiki spoke with Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen and Police Chief Douglas Kanja about the problems. The Quick Response Team already started operations across the town.
Criminals have broken into nearly ten shops during the past week. Robbers stole phones and accessories from stores leaving business people with huge losses. Kindiki warned gang members to surrender or face arrest soon. He said criminals cannot take control of any Kenyan town. Special officers received...
Police caught one main suspect who killed Catholic priest Fr Allois Cheruiyot Bett. Residents cornered the man at Tot hospital where he tried to hide from angry locals. Community members handed him over to special police teams hunting the killers. County Police Commander Peter Mulinge said officers continue searching for more criminals. Three other suspects remain free across Kerio Valley.
Chesongoch Mission Hospital closed after workers fled the dangerous area. Police gave the community four days to surrender the killers but time ran out Thursday. Deputy Police Inspector Eliud Lagat warned about using force against anyone protecting criminals. Community elders had asked for extra time to help catch the murderers. Special investigation...
Criminal investigation academy leader Sospeter Munyi wants officers to watch borders more carefully. He spoke for the criminal investigations director during a five day drug training workshop. Munyi told officers to focus on stopping drug smugglers and human traffickers. Transport hubs and border crossings need extra attention from police teams. Women and children face special dangers from trafficking networks.
Drug fighting presents major challenges for police across the region. Officers must use new training skills to recognize dangerous substances and respond quickly. Law enforcement teams have duties under United Nations crime fighting agreements. Criminal groups cannot have safe spaces to operate anywhere near Kenya. Free movement...
President Trump blames China for breaking their new trade deal after just two weeks. The countries agreed to cut tariffs during Geneva talks earlier this month. Trump claims China completely broke their promises about removing trade barriers. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says China failed to remove restrictions against American companies. Both nations face growing concerns about returning to trade wars.
China fires back at America with accusations of discrimination and unfair treatment. Chinese officials urge the United States to stop restricting their businesses and exports. The dispute centers around semiconductor technology and rare earth materials needed for cars and planes. America paused sales of important computer chips...
Officers caught two criminals at their hideout during Friday raids across Kiambu County. Police teams found the suspects hiding at Thogoto after tracking their crime spree. The men used fake license plates and carried tools for breaking into homes. Detectives linked them to recent burglaries around Embakasi and Kikuyu areas. Citizens helped police locate the criminals through tip calls.
Search teams discovered master keys and weapons inside their stolen vehicle. The suspects had changed the car registration numbers to avoid detection. Police found stickers and other materials used to disguise their criminal activities. Officers praised community members for sharing important information about the crimes. Both men remain locked up as...
Environmental groups attack Mombasa County for cutting down public trees. Officials removed trees from Uhuru Gardens, Forest Road, Railways Garden and Pirates Beach during May. County leaders said old trees posed safety risks after heavy rains. Workers identified weak trees that could fall and hurt people. Paula Kahumbu leads protests against the tree removal.
Activists demand an independent audit of all tree cutting activities this year. Photos show healthy young trees were destroyed rather than dangerous old ones. Environmental groups want county officials to explain their decisions to the public. Kahumbu calls the action ecological destruction disguised as safety work. Citizens question who benefits from removing trees in valuable...
Police officers found 1,300 liters of illegal alcohol during raids across Kisii county. Teams from Magena Police Station worked with government officials to bust the operation at Riokari village. Officers discovered complete equipment for making chang'aa at the location. The person who runs the illegal brewery escaped before police arrived. Authorities started searching for the suspect and expect to catch him soon.
Officers took all the evidence and brewing materials from the property. Police warn people against making or selling dangerous homemade drinks. These illegal activities hurt public health and break the law. Teams promise harsh punishment for anyone caught making chang'aa. Law enforcement agencies continue working together to...
Uganda Muslim leaders fired Sheikh Huzaima Magumba from his job as District Kadhi for Bugweri. Mufti Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubajje signed a letter ending Magumba's employment on May 26. Community members complained about fake school papers that Magumba used to qualify for his position. Officials investigated and found his Thanawi certificate was not real. The firing happened because Magumba broke important rules about leader qualifications.
Magumba must leave his office right away and give back all equipment that belongs to the Muslim council. The fake documents violated Article 19 of the organization's constitution about what District Kadhis need for their jobs. Mubajje said the decision protects the honesty of Muslim leadership...
