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Four Sentenced to Death Over Murder of George Muchai, two Others get 10-Year Jail Terms
A Nairobi court has handed down the death penalty to four men over the brutal killing of former Kabete MP George Muchai, bringing to a close one of the country’s most high-profile criminal cases. Two additional suspects were sentenced to 10 years in prison for related offences. Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina delivered the judgment…
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Three Suspects in Osotsi Attack Arrested by the DCI
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kisumu County have arrested three suspects linked to the attack on Godfrey #Osotsi at Java House, West End Mall. The #suspects, identified as Carlos Owiti alias Kalonje (24) from Nyalenda, Eric Otieno alias Dude (39) from Manyatta, and Vincent Odhiambo alias Tinga (27), also from Nyalenda,…
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TRM not on Sale – Management
TRM Holdings Limited has dismissed viral social media reports claiming that Thika Road Mall (TRM) is up for sale, issuing a firm public notice on April 8, 2026, to set the record straight. In a statement released on the evening of Wednesday, April 8, the company categorically denied the claims, clarifying that no individual, agent,…
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Orengo Names Gang Leader Responsible for Attacks in Kisumu, Works on Instructions
Governor James Aggrey Orengo has identified the individuals he claims were behind the attack on Godfrey Osotsi at a Java House outlet in Kisumu on Wednesday. Speaking shortly after visiting the injured senator in hospital, Orengo alleged that the assault was orchestrated by a group led by individuals he named as Boy Okoth and Lucas.…
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Ruto Sacks and Reappoints KRA Boss Humphrey Wattanga
President William Ruto has moved swiftly to appoint the fired Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner-General, Humphrey Wattanga, as Kenya’s High Commissioner to South Africa. The appointment comes shortly after Wattanga was fired at KRA, where he has been the commissioner-general. Wattanga’s leadership at the KRA saw a focus on improving tax compliance, modernizing operations, and…
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Humphrey Wattanga Replaced as Commissioner General by Lilian Nyawanda
Kenya Revenue Authority has confirmed a change in its top leadership after the departure of Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga, bringing an early close to his tenure at the helm of the tax body. In a statement released on April 8, 2026, the KRA Board disclosed that Wattanga’s contract would not be extended, effectively ushering in…
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KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga Fired
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga has been dismissed from his position following allegations of graft, marking a dramatic turn at the helm of the country’s tax administration body. The decision, announced by the government on Wednesday, comes amid mounting pressure to restore integrity and accountability within Kenya Revenue Authority. According to official…
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Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi Seriously Injured in Kisumu Attack, Airlifted to Nairobi
Godfrey Osotsi, the Vihiga Senator and former ODM deputy party leader, was attacked and seriously injured in Kisumu on Wednesday, prompting an urgent airlift to Nairobi for medical attention, confirmed Edwin Sifuna. According to Sifuna, Osotsi was assaulted while receiving a haircut in the Acacia area. “I have spoken to Senator Osotsi’s team and confirmed…
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Shock as Gachagua Sets Conditions for Ruto Alliance, Demands Removal of Kindiki, Ichung’wah
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has indicated he could consider working again with President William Ruto – but only under specific political conditions, including changes in key leadership positions. Speaking in Ol Kalou on Wednesday, April 8, during the burial of late Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho, the DCP Party leader revisited his fallout with…
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Wandayi Faces Parliamentary Grilling as Kenya’s Fuel Crisis Deepens
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi is expected to face tough questions in Parliament as pressure mounts over Kenya’s fuel situation, with lawmakers seeking clarity on both supply levels and allegations of contaminated imports. The CS will appear before the National Assembly of Kenya on Thursday, April 9, where he is set to address the Energy…
