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  A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer was fatally injured during a bar fight in Mataragon, Kipkelion West, Kericho County, police have confirmed.   Kericho County Police Commander James Ngetich stated that the incident occurred on the night of Saturday, February 24, following a heated altercation between the officer and other patrons. Reports indicate that the confrontation escalated into a …

  Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has sparked fresh controversy by threatening to arrest Maj. Tom Magambo, the head of the police Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), along with his entire team.   In a statement issued on Sunday, February 23, Muhoozi accused Magambo of abusing his power and carrying out politically motivated arrests.   “Tom Magambo …

  A police constable attached to the security detail of a CEO from a blue-chip company fatally shot his colleague following a heated argument outside a bar in Ruaraka, Nairobi County.   Deadly Confrontation Turns Fatal   The deceased officer, Constable Raphael Kimilu Wambua of the General Service Unit (GSU), was leaving the club with his brother and another officer …

    Former Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble has reportedly been denied a visa to travel to South Africa, despite applying through the South African High Commission in Nairobi.   Diplomatic Passport Suspension & Allegations   Reports suggest that the Somali government suspended Roble’s diplomatic passport, further complicating his travel plans. His request for assistance from the Somali Embassy …

  A speeding driver lost control and crashed into a staff van at the Nyayo Stadium roundabout, resulting in the death of a young woman and injuring several others.   Victim Identified   The accident claimed the life of Elsie Njeru, while multiple passengers sustained injuries. Suspected Street Racing   Eyewitnesses believe that the driver of the VW Golf GTI …

  Makadara MP George Aladwa has warned that ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna could soon be ousted from his position, comparing him to former party official Ababu Namwamba, who was previously removed from the role.   Aladwa’s Warning to Sifuna   Speaking on Saturday, February 22, 2025, Aladwa claimed that Sifuna’s influence in ODM is diminishing, and his exit from the …

  Overview   Kenyan employees will experience changes in their pay slips starting February 2025 due to the continued implementation of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) reforms. These reforms, which began in 2023, aim to increase retirement benefits by gradually raising contribution rates over five years.   Understanding the New NSSF Contribution System   Under the NSSF Act, 2013, …

  Kisumu, Kenya – Police in Kisumu are searching for a woman who stabbed another woman to death with a kitchen knife in a suspected love triangle at Nyamasaria area.   Witnesses say the two women got into a fight before the suspect attacked the victim and fled. The victim died from her injuries.   Police have asked the public …

  Nairobi, Kenya – Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei has issued a public apology after unknowingly sharing an AI-generated deepfake video on his official X account. The manipulated video falsely depicted CNN journalist Fareed Zakaria discussing Kenya’s role in peace diplomacy in Sudan.   PS Sing’Oei Addresses the Controversy   In a statement on X, Sing’Oei acknowledged the error …

  Kitui, Kenya – Tragedy struck at Kwa Vonza area in Kitui after three students from South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) lost their lives in a fatal road accident.   According to eyewitness reports, the accident involved a speeding vehicle that veered off the road, leading to the tragic deaths. Authorities have since launched investigations to determine the cause of …