Gatete Njoroge
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Kakamega: Three people killed, 25 police officers injured in clashes over Ksh.680B gold project
A public participation forum organised by NEMA to discuss a proposed gold extraction project by a private investor turned chaotic when rowdy youth armed with crude weapons blocked the road and attacked the convoy.
President Ruto orders crackdown on political gangs amid rising violence
The order follows a series of chaotic incidents during recent by-elections and political events, raising fresh concerns over the use of hired gangs as tools of intimidation within Kenya’s political arena.
23 people arrested, 15 vehicles impounded in Kasipul by-election violence
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma and his bodyguard were injured in a scuffle at Agoro Sare Primary School after they were attacked by supporters of independent candidate Philip Aroko.The MP’s bodyguard’s firearm was stolen in the chaos but has since been recovered.
Oburu Oginga in good health, to return to Kenya on Thursday: Family says
In a statement on Wednesday, his son Jaoko Oburu Odinga said the Senator took a brief break in Dubai after what he described as an overwhelming period following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga mid last month.
By-elections: Interior CS Murkomen reads riot act to politicians plotting to ferry goons
Speaking when he toured Kasipul Constituency to assess security preparedness on Wednesday, the CS revealed that security agencies have received intelligence on plans to ferry goons from Kisumu, Nairobi and neighbouring counties to instigate chaos....
Kalonzo claims Gov’t plans to rig upcoming by-elections, alleges voters promised Ksh.5K
Wiper Patriotic Front party leader Kalonzo Musyoka says they have information that voters have been promised upto Ksh.5,000 if they take photos when voting to ensure they vote for those close to the Kenya Kwanza administration.
JSS intern teachers threaten January strike over contract terms, low pay
At least 20,000 JSS intern teachers who were employed on a one-year contract in January have criticized President William Ruto’s directive to promote them after two years of service. The group has also complained of poor pay affecting their service delivery....
Kenyan family decries delays in repatriating body of teacher killed in Tanzania
Okoth, who was in Tanzania at the time of the unrest, died on October 29.
6 KWS rangers linked to last known moments of missing fisherman Brian Odhiambo
Chief inspector Julius Muhuri told the court that from analysis, Odhiambo's phone signals were close to the suspects’ phones at the time he is alleged to have been arrested for trespassing into Nakuru National Park to do illegal fishing.
Rights Groups demand urgent medical attention, release of abducted activists in Uganda
According to the organizations, credible informal sources indicate that the two activists’ health has deteriorated significantly, reportedly due to torture and inhumane treatment while in detention.