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Fred Kagonye

Families make merry as Nairobi rings in 2026

By Fred Kagonye   2026-01-02 08:00:00

Nairobians made their way to Uhuru Park to welcome 2026 in style as they took on different activities to enjoy themselves.

Court orders police chiefs to pay constable Sh16m withheld salary

By Fred Kagonye   2026-01-04 08:00:00

Justice Linet Ndolo of the Nyeri Employment and Labour Relations Court ruled the police constable’s salary had been unlawfully withheld between August 31, 2000 and August 18, 2020.

Eight people linked to national IDs registration racket charged

By Fred Kagonye   2026-01-07 09:24:00

The suspects were accused of aiding illegal citizenship registration or holding fake documents. 

How US withdrawal of support may hurt anti-terror efforts

By Fred Kagonye   2026-01-09 07:00:00

Kenya’s fight against terrorism may take a hit after President Donald Trump announced that the United States had withdrawn its support to Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF).

I was arrested over State House march post, activist Nzioka says

By Fred Kagonye   2026-01-10 17:21:45

Activist Nzioka Muli claimed that police arrested him over a December 13, 2025, post about debt, land and natural resources on the X platform.

How Stanbic Bank lost Sh5.8 million in a single transaction

By Fred Kagonye   2026-01-14 08:00:00

Two events in Nairobi and Mombasa counties at CFC Stanbic bank cost two of their workers’ jobs after the bank lost some Sh5.8 million in a transaction.

DPP secures conviction of wardens over 2021 Kamiti prisoners escape

By Fred Kagonye   2026-01-14 10:17:51

The Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, has secured the conviction of three prison wardens who worked at the Kamiti Maximum Prison

Kajiado inferno leaves grade 3 pupil in critical condition, eight others hospitalised

By Fred Kagonye   2026-01-14 11:27:37

The nine pupils are hospitalized at Kimana Ultra Care Hospital. All others were accounted for, and parents were allowed to pick up their children.

COTU reacts to court order barring state use of private lawyers

By Fred Kagonye   2026-01-14 13:57:22

“The craze in outsourcing legal services by national and county governments, state corporations and parastatals only point to the fact that private law firms have become conduits of corruption.”

Epra announces new fuel prices in latest review

By Fred Kagonye   2026-01-15 11:20:25

Fuel prices drop in latest EPRA review; petrol down by Sh2, diesel and kerosene Sh1 each to retail at Sh182.52, Sh170.47 and Sh153.78 per litre, respectively, in Nairobi.

KWS ranger kills police officer, self over Christmas goat row

By Fred Kagonye   2026-01-15 11:28:33

The police officers believed Ndichu received the goats on behalf of Kilibasi Police Station but failed to deliver them.

List: Countries facing new US immigrant visa restrictions

By Fred Kagonye   2026-01-15 13:10:15

The restrictions, which take effect on January 21, 2026, will not affect tourism, business or medical treatment visas.

Suspected bandits kill police officer, steal cattle in Samburu

By Fred Kagonye   2026-01-16 10:52:02

Police say the suspected bandits numbered more than 30 and were armed with AK47 and M16 rifles.

Outcry after video shows police assaulting men playing pool in Nandi Hills

By Fred Kagonye   2026-01-16 12:26:40

“We shall pursue these rogue police officers ruthlessly until they pay for these heinous acts against my people.”

Ipoa investigating police assault on men playing pool in Nandi

By Fred Kagonye   2026-01-16 13:52:38

He noted that before the video was posted on social media, no one had lodged a complaint with the authority and urged Kenyans to make formal complaints when such incidents occur.

Kanja orders internal probe after CCTV shows police assaulting pool players

By Fred Kagonye   2026-01-16 16:01:14

Police IG Douglas Kanja condemns the assault of pool players in Nandi County, orders a probe, and gives the Internal Affairs Unit three days to conclude investigations.

KTDA appoints Francis Miano acting CEO

By Fred Kagonye   2026-01-17 12:45:04

KTDA appoints Eng Francis Miano as acting Chief Executive Officer effective January 16, replacing Wilson Muthaura, who proceeds on terminal leave.

Why Mount Kenya voting bloc challenges presidential hopefuls

By Fred Kagonye   2026-01-20 11:14:30

“I do not think Mt Kenya politics is what you would call complicated or sophisticated. It is actually very simple,” Kaguchia said.

Duo killed, two rangers go missing in Kakamega sand harvesting row

By Fred Kagonye   2026-01-20 12:32:05

 In self-defense, the rangers fired, fatally shooting Godfrey Muyonga and Benedict Isiakali in the chest.

Ombudsman: Prison officials took millions for recruitment

By Fred Kagonye   2026-01-20 14:07:37

The Ombudsman uncovered extensive corruption after receiving 17 complaints, 12 of which were corruption-related involving officers demanding money in exchange for deployment or official favours.