Laura Otieno

November 03, 2026 07:31 (EAT) • 3 hours ago

KCSE: Grief as candidate dies in Homa Bay, another hacked to death in Siaya

In Homa Bay, a 17-year-old female candidate died on Monday evening after developing chest pains. In Siaya, an 18-year-old girl was allegedly murdered at her parents’ home in Powo village.

October 30, 2026 09:51 (EAT) • 4 days ago

Baboon invasion disrupts farming, threatens safety in Kisumu village

Citizen TV toured Osala village, where the once-promising farms now lie bare following the growing human-wildlife conflict that has left residents living in fear.Despite the rains offering a window for planting, residents have been forced to abandon their farms as baboons dig up freshly planted seed...

October 30, 2026 08:24 (EAT) • 4 days ago

IG Kanja assures Kenyans of peace as police begin nationwide security preparations for 2027 elections

With about ten months to the General Election, security agencies are beginning to align their strategies, stepping up preparations to maintain peace and order throughout the electoral period.IG Kanja said officers had submitted their security briefs and received the necessary sensitisation ahead of...

October 27, 2026 09:34 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Ruto-Natembeya showdown leaves traders stranded after 24-hr eviction notice

The traders were slapped with a 24-hour eviction notice on Monday, with the county government invalidating the allocations spearheaded by President William Ruto less than a fortnight ago.

October 24, 2026 08:08 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Gov’t conducts second Ebola burial under strict public health protocols

The body of the 65-year-old woman who died from Ebola was transported to the Lang’ata cemetery under tight security, with the grave being disinfected after nearly every stage of burial.Citizen TV has obtained exclusive footage of the event where no unauthorised person was allowed within 500 metres o...

October 23, 2026 09:49 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Court extends orders stopping logging in Aberdare Forest

Justice Joseph Mugo Kamau issued the extension on Friday after visiting the Geta Forest block, accompanied by parties to the case, to assess areas where logging had been conducted.

October 23, 2026 09:32 (EAT) • 1 week ago

North Mugirango residents seek fair compensation for SGR land

Speaking at a consultative forum held by the National Land Commission (NLC), residents raised concerns about compensation for assets on the affected land, including coffee bushes that provide an economic lifeline for thousands of families.

October 22, 2026 09:40 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Court gives telcos 21 days to submit call, SMS records in missing Mlolongo businessman's case

Giving the order at the Machakos High Court on Thursday, Justice Noel Inziani suspended the cross-examination of three witnesses to allow the furnishing and analysing of all details, including forensic analysis of CCTV footage presented before the court.

October 14, 2026 09:33 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Civil society urges Parliament to increase EACC funding, strengthen anti-graft laws

While allocations to EACC have been increasing, reaching Ksh.5.1 billion in the 2026/2027 financial year, participants pointed to the changing landscape of the fight against corruption, including legal fees incurred by the commission.

October 13, 2026 09:45 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Raila anniversary: Ida Odinga, Governor Orengo call for peace, political tolerance

On Tuesday, Ida led an inspection of the preparations, calling on Kenyans to give Raila a fitting farewell and avoid turning the commemoration into a contest between political factions.Orengo said the event would be open to all Kenyans wishing to join the family and other mourners in celebrating Rai...