Hudson Gumbihi

Sex scandals in church: Taskforce calls for review of the law for more checks

By Hudson Gumbihi   2024-08-02 10:24:06

Some years back, a prominent Catholic priest made headlines when he was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing young boys under his care.

Kazi Mtaani: Why we need to rethink the programme which kept youth engaged and fed

By Hudson Gumbihi   2024-08-02 12:22:03

Billed as a stop-gap measure to insecurity challenges in Kenya, the Kazi Mtaani Programme was meant to keep thousands of youths occupied.

Aged inmates at Kamiti struggle with rigid life behind bars

By Hudson Gumbihi   2024-08-13 11:00:00

Prison facilities in the country do not cater for the special needs of aged inmates as they struggle with health problems that are made worse by hearing and vision impairment and walking challenges.

IG nominee Kanja promises to utilise technology in fighting crime

By Hudson Gumbihi   2024-08-19 13:00:00

Inspector General nominee Douglas Kanja has vowed to fight corruption in the National Police Service by introducing name tags and body cameras, among other measures, if approved.

New police boss makes impromptu visits to stations

By Hudson Gumbihi   2024-08-18 18:56:23

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat has been making surprise visits to police stations to assess level of cleanliness and welfare of officers.

No longer at ease: Gachagua's billions that are a source of his troubles

By Hudson Gumbihi   2024-10-04 12:06:47

Beleaguered Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is being accused of the very charges he was cleared of almost a year ago.

DCI says probe over missing Wajir MCA underway

By Hudson Gumbihi   2024-10-10 16:09:28

It is now close to a month since Della MCA Yusuf Hussein Ahmed went missing and his whereabouts remain unknown.

DCI takes over probe into killing of man at Kirima land

By Hudson Gumbihi   2024-10-20 15:06:15

A team from DCI headquarters has taken over investigations into the shooting to death of Charles Otieno following a stand-off over a parcel of land in Njiru.

Court halts construction of police station on disputed land

By Hudson Gumbihi   2024-10-28 12:44:28

The court has halted the upgrading of Mihango Police Station after Githunguri Njiru Farm Limited, went to court seeking orders to stop any further development on a disputed piece of land.

Unplanned buildings in the city blamed on neglect of key oversight body

By Hudson Gumbihi   2024-11-03 15:23:37

Realisation of a properly planned capital city of Nairobi will remain a mirage as long as the key organ mandated to resolve land related disputes is not adequately funded and facilitated.

Mbotela charcoal traders face eviction from disputed land

By Hudson Gumbihi   2024-11-11 10:53:28

Charcoal dealers in Mbotela estate, Nairobi, have expressed fears of eviction from a parcel of land they have operated from for close to 60 years.

Interior ministry orders closure of bars near 2,252 schools

By Hudson Gumbihi   2024-11-21 17:19:39

Bars and other alcoholic drinks outlets operating near schools to be shut with immediate effect, the Interior Ministry has ordered.

PS Omollo speaks on police reforms, ministry's hits and misses

By Hudson Gumbihi   2024-12-14 00:00:00

Interior PS Raymond Omollo lauds the ministry’s success in combating terrorism and banditry, noting a huge reduction in terror incidents in recent months.

Aviation industry jittery about KDF plans to repair civilian aircraft

By Hudson Gumbihi   2024-12-19 15:00:00

Questions are being raised over the intention of the National Air Support Department (NASD) to acquire a permit to repair civilian aircraft.

Gang dupes KDF soldier, forces him to pay Sh5,000

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-02-04 12:09:04

A military officer was abducted by a gang that robbed him before injuring the soldier based at the Defence Force Recruit Training School in Eldoret.

Crackdown launched against Oromo militia hiding in Kenya

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-02-05 06:10:00

Kenyan police are pursuing a crackdown against members of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) accused of criminal activities in Marsabit and Isiolo counties.

Unsolved deaths, betrayed families and long wait for Coroners Service

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-02-10 09:00:00

The crucial Coroners Service meant to investigate mysterious deaths is yet to be established.This is despite the enactment of the National Coroners Service Act in 2017.

PWDs disappointed with Ruto's tour of Northern Eastern

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-02-10 16:51:41

Persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Northern Kenya now say pertinent issues facing them were ignored during President William Ruto’s tour of the region.

State intensifies efforts to rescue abducted chiefs

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-02-17 10:49:22

The five chiefs and a child abducted by Al Shabaab are still in captivity in Somalia as government makes frantic efforts to rescue them.

Police arrest two Al Shabaab suspects in foiled kidnapping

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-02-18 17:14:06

Two Al Shabaab suspects have been arrested in foiled kidnapping in Mandera County, where five chiefs and a child were recently kidnapped by the insurgents.