Chemical castration in Kenya has emerged as one of the most controversial policy proposals in the country’s ongoing fight against sexual violence, child defilement, and gender-based violence (GBV). With cases of rape, incest, and femicide continuing to provoke national outrage, lawmakers and government task forces are exploring harsher punishments aimed at deterring repeat offenders. Among…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Anti-Narcotics Unit in Mombasa have arrested two suspected traffickers and recovered 250 grammes of heroin during a targeted raid in Nyali. The suspects, identified as Amir Latf and Ruhman Abubakar, were nabbed in an intelligence-led operation conducted at Maweni Estate, where officers raided a house believed to…
Nakuru’s Njoro Girls High School has been closed for an indefinite period after unrest by students yesterday following the demise of a form four student. The closure earlier today came after parents and residents of the area around the school staged a protest yesterday seeking answers on the death of the girl identified as Brenda…
President William Ruto has condemned the violent disruption of a church service in Othaya, Nyeri County, calling on Kenyans and security agencies to uphold the sanctity of places of worship and keep them free from political conflict. The President spoke on Sunday following an incident at ACK Witima Church, where worshippers were thrown into panic…
Detectives in Endebess, Trans Nzoia County, yesterday arrested the Prime suspect behind the brutal killing of 17-year-old Rael Cheptoek Kaboi, a Form Four student at Nai Girls Secondary School, Mike Wabwire Semera. The murder occurred on January 30, 2026, in the Mowlem area of Kiptogot location, sending shockwaves through the community. According to police, the alarm…
The three water utilities in Kajiado County are in a state of financial and operational collapse, as revealed during the Senate session. Governor Joseph Ole Lenku appeared before the Senate County Public Investment and Special Funds Committee, chaired by Godfrey Osotsi, to answer for the technical insolvency of these vital entities. The Auditor General’s report…
NCBA has announced a Sh300,000 sponsorship to support Kenyan swimmers for the South Africa National Masters Swimming Championship to be held in George, South Africa in March 2026. The sponsorship will help cover essential needs, including team kit and key travel logistics, ensuring the team is properly equipped and ready to compete in the upcoming…
Uganda Chief of Defense Forces (UCDF) and President Yoweri Museveni’s son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has issued an apology to the United States of America moments after he threatened to suspend military cooperation with them. In a statement on his social Media today General Muhoozi claimed that he was given the wrong information. The Ugandan Chief of…
SportPesa has rolled out a major multi-sport sponsorship package worth Sh120 million, backing boxing, motorsports and rugby in a move it says is aimed at strengthening Kenya’s sports ecosystem and creating structured pathways for athletes. Speaking during the launch, SportPesa Chief Commercial Officer Jason Gibson said the investment reflects the company’s belief that sport is…
By Hartnell Ndungi In today’s digital world, you generate data whenever you browse social media, shop online, use banking apps, sign up for a newsletter, install a mobile app, or even track your health and fitness. This data is extremely valuable and can be sold to third parties without your knowledge. However, this collection is…
