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Political news and governance in Kenya
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DCI arrests a suspect impersonating a police officer in Nairobi, recovering a pistol, 100 rounds, and fake police documents during a Kilimani casino raid.
Rose Mbithe and her son Chris Mulwa detained for 21 days as police probe Dr Victoria Mutiso’s murder in Nairobi.
Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia was arrested by DCI at Citizen TV after spending a night at Royal Media Services offices fearing arrest over alleged inflammatory remarks.
UASU opposes PSC’s new retirement age policy, warning it could reduce UoN’s academic staff by up to 70%, threatening teaching and research capacity.
Milimani court orders 21-day remand for prime suspects in Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder as investigations continue into the case.
Oscar Sudi urges Interior CS Murkomen and DCI chief to resign, citing failure to act on inflammatory political remarks risking national unity.
The Judiciary stresses that Alternative Justice Systems offer faster, affordable, and community-focused dispute resolution to ease court congestion and restore social ties.
Korogocho police arrest five suspects and confiscate 510 rolls of cannabis during routine patrol in Nairobi's Grogon B area.
MP John Kaguchia held at Kamukunji Police Station after arrest, lawyers seek clarity on charges amid protests in Mukurwe-ini.
John Mtongoi, acting US Attorney General, formally pulls back Trump’s $1.8bn fund proposal tied to Capitol riot prosecutions ahead of Senate confirmation vote.
NCIC, IEBC, DCI, and Registrar of Political Parties form a taskforce to investigate and bar candidates inciting hate in the 2027 polls.
