Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have arrested a man believed to be the key mobilizer behind the violent demonstrations that rocked Yala town earlier this month. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Silas Asitiba, was apprehended during a targeted operation conducted in Ramula area, Gem Sub County. According to investigators,
Author: Henry Omondi
Siaya on the Brink of History as Kenya Pushes Bold Nuclear Energy Plan
Siaya County could soon find itself at the center of one of Kenya’s most ambitious projects yet — the country’s first nuclear power plant. Backed by the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) and Kenya Electricity Generating Company, the proposed facility is gathering momentum, with a possible groundbreaking set for March
Police Investigate Murder of Elderly Man in Kwale Amid Identity Confusion
Detectives in Kwale County are investigating the killing of an elderly man found dead inside his home in Samburu Sub-County, in a case that has taken a confusing turn due to conflicting identification reports. According to police, the incident was reported by the victim’s son, who said his 87-year-old father, Mwavadu
Ruto Reappoints Four State Corporation Chairpersons to Strengthen Key Sectors
President William Samoei Ruto has reappointed four non-executive chairpersons to key state corporations, reaffirming his administration’s focus on continuity in strategic sectors of the economy. The appointments were confirmed in a gazette notice dated April 17, 2026. The reappointments touch on institutions that play a central role in Kenya’s development agenda,
A Revolutionary Rooted in Soil and Spirit: Reviewing ‘Shawry for Trees’
I have never been a fan of history classes. Dates, names, and timelines always felt boring—like stories belonging to another world, not mine. But sitting in the audience watching Shawry for Trees: The Roots of a Revolutionary by Too Early For Birds, I realized something: history is not boring when it is
Man Accused of Firebombing OpenAI CEO’s Home Intended to Kill Sam Altman, Prosecutors Say
A 20-year-old man who allegedly hurled a Molotov cocktail at the California home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman intended to assassinate the tech executive, federal prosecutors announced Monday. The revelation came as the U.S. Department of Justice filed federal charges against Daniel Moreno-Gama, who traveled from his home in Texas
Arrests Made as Haiti Stampede Death Toll Is Adjusted to 25
Council of Governors Condemns Alleged Assault on Governor by Senators, Calls for Justice
Council warns that physical aggression threatens democratic norms and public trust. The Council of Governors (CoG) has strongly condemned what it describes as a “shocking and unacceptable assault” on Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit outside the Senate precincts on April 1, 2026. The alleged incident, involving a group of Senators, has sparked
Senegal Stripped of Title: Afcon Ruling Is Lawful, but It Puts Caf’s Reputation at Risk
The Confederation of African Football's decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title has sparked fierce debate across the continent, raising questions about procedural justice and the integrity of the competition. The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
Larry Madowo Named Human Rights Defender of the Year
CNN correspondent bestowed with the award over his coverage of Gen Z protests, highlighting human rights abuses in the East African Community. Renowned CNN correspondent Larry Madowo has been named Human Rights Defender of the Year in recognition of his courageous coverage of the Gen Z-led protests across East Africa and