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High Court Rejects Bid to Legalize Bhang for Rastafarian Worship

Patricia Waigwa July 15, 2026 0

On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the High Court dismissed a petition by the Rastafarian Society of Kenya seeking to legalize bhang for religious use. Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that the petitioners failed to present sufficient and consistent evidence to support their claims. As a result,

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Former KDF Major Peter Mugure Jailed for Life for Murdering his Wife and Two Children

Patricia Waigwa July 14, 2026 0

On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the High Court sentenced former Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Major Peter Mugure to life imprisonment for murdering his wife, Joyce Syombua, and their two children, Shanice and Prince Michael, in a case that has shocked Kenya since 2019. Justice Martin Muya ruled that the prosecution proved all three murder charges […]

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DCI Fatally Shoots Suspect Linked to Viral Chaiiwali Restaurant Robbery

Patricia Waigwa July 14, 2026 0

On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed that detectives fatally shot Vincent Ochieng, a suspect linked to the armed robbery at Chaiiwali Restaurant in Spring Valley, Westlands, on July 4, 2026. According to the DCI, the suspect was killed during an intelligence-led operation in Joska Town, Machakos County. Suspect Allegedly

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Police Bust Hidden Bhang Farm in Nakuru, Arrest One Suspect

Patricia Waigwa July 14, 2026 0

On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, officers from Kongoni Police Station arrested one suspect after discovering a hidden cannabis sativa (bhang) plantation in Moi Ndabi Village, Naivasha Sub-county, Nakuru County. Police carried out the operation following intelligence reports about illegal drug cultivation in the area. Cannabis Hidden Inside Maize Farm Investigators found the

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Kiambu School Principal Arrested Over Alleged Abuse of Students

Patricia Waigwa July 14, 2026 0

On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, police at Kikuyu Police Station launched a major investigation after arresting the principal of PCEA Mai-a-Ihii Booth Boys High School in Kiambu County over allegations of sexually abusing multiple male students. Authorities also arrested the school’s Board of Management (BOM) chairperson for allegedly attempting to obstruct investigations

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DCI Nabs Joy Kanini Murder Suspect While Fleeing to Uganda

Patricia Waigwa July 12, 2026 0

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested John Nderitu Mureithi, the prime suspect in the gruesome murder of 25-year-old Joy Kanini Gathu. Specifically, detectives from the DCI Homicide Investigations Bureau tracked and ambushed Mureithi, along the Nanyuki-Isiolo Road in Timau, Meru County. Furthermore, he was actively attempting to flee to Uganda at the time

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LSK Demands Justice for Edward Kariuki and Esther Wairimu

Patricia Waigwa July 10, 2026 0

On Friday, July 10, 2026, the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) held a nationwide Purple Ribbon March to protest the deaths of advocates Edward Muthee Kariuki and Esther Wairimu Keige. Led by LSK President Charles Kanjama SC, lawyers also suspended legal services to demand justice, accountability, and stronger protection for legal professionals. The demonstrations took […]

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Ruto Waives Business Permit Fees for NYOTA Youth

Patricia Waigwa July 10, 2026 0

On Friday, July 10, 2026, President William Ruto announced a two-year business permit waiver for beneficiaries of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme. The President made the announcement during the launch of NYOTA Phase II at the Ulinzi Sports Complex. The directive aims to reduce startup costs and help young entrepreneurs establish

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HELB Opens 2026/2027 Funding Applications for First-Year Students

Patricia Waigwa July 10, 2026 0

On Friday, July 10, 2026, the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) officially opened the Higher Education Financing (HEF) Portal for first-time university and TVET funding applications. The application window follows the recent release of the KUCCPS placement results for the 2026/2027 academic year. Eligible students can now apply for government scholarships, loans, and

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Kenya Ends South Africa Evacuation After 472 Citizens Return Home

Patricia Waigwa July 10, 2026 0

The arrival of 50 more Kenyan evacuees at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Thursday, July 9, 2026, officially marks the completion of the government’s emergency repatriation mission. Specifically, this final batch brings the total number of safely returned citizens to 472. Furthermore, the operation was managed by the State Department for Diaspora Affairs