Author: Ezekiel Ikatwa

NAIROBI. In a chilling twist that has left friends, family, and Kenyans across the country demanding answers, Albert Ojwang, a young, outspoken Kenyan with a growing presence on social media, was allegedly arrested on Saturday evening for controversial posts linked to Deputy Inspector General Eliud Langat. Sources close to Ojwang say he was quietly whisked away and taken to Central Police Station in Nairobi. Shockingly, no official record of his arrest was ever entered into the Occurrence Book (OB), a troubling red flag that now haunts the timeline of events. By dawn on Sunday, Albert was dead. Police now claim…

In a dramatic twist that’s sending shockwaves through the digital space, popular influencer Kelvin Moinde has been arrested and whisked away to Nairobi after allegedly ruffling feathers with his online posts targeting Deputy Inspector General Eliud Langat. Moinde was picked up covertly by sleuths from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kisii before being quietly transported to Kamukunji Police Station, where he is currently being held. Sources close to the operation suggest the arrest is linked to his recent social media commentary, seen as critical of the senior police boss. The move has triggered heated conversations online about freedom…

In a bold and emotional move, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has announced he will return his prestigious state honors—the Moran of the Burning Spear (MBS) and Elder of the Burning Spear (EBS)—declaring they’ve lost meaning in light of corruption charges he calls politically motivated. “How can I carry the title of a state honoree while being paraded in court over corruption allegations? Those honors have been tainted,” he said. Governor Natembeya was arrested and charged on May 21, accused of receiving over Sh 3 million in conflict-of-interest dealings with county suppliers. Released on bail, he’s been barred from office…

NAIROBI. Buckle up, Kenya! Kalonzo Musyoka has just rebooted his political playlist, and the top track is “Gen Z for President!” In what looked more like a TikTok takeover than a political rally, former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka stormed the stage on Friday with a new political outfit, Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF), a fresh remix of the Wiper party, now turbocharged for the 2027 political showdown. And guess what? He’s not just targeting voters; he’s targeting Gen Z, the digital warriors who took on the 2024 Finance Bill with memes, chants, and unmatched street heat. Kalonzo wants YOU (yes, you…

What was supposed to be a dream job answering customer calls in Bangkok ended up being more of a “scam call centre from hell”, at least according to Duncan Okindo, a Kenyan man who has now hauled his alleged traffickers to court faster than you can say “data bundles, please!” In a jaw-dropping petition filed at the Employment and Labour Relations Court, Okindo says he was duped into flying out for a sleek-sounding customer service gig in Thailand only to be illegally ferried across the Moei River (in what sounds like a scene from Prison Break: Southeast Asia Edition) and…

The Luhya leaders in Kenya Kwanza must take responsibility for development in Western Kenya instead of blaming ODM and the Luo community. Those who signed the 30% agreement must now deliver on it. Real change will only come through unity, accountability, and action within Kenya Kwanza, not finger-pointing. The narrative surrounding the Luhyas in Kenya Kwanza and their frustrations with the ODM and Luos regarding national government developments in the Western region demands a closer examination. It’s essential to question why, despite being part of the government, some leaders are quick to point fingers at ODM for perceived shortcomings in…

Kitui MCA Cyrus Musyoka Kisavi A member of the Kitui County Assembly is in police custody over his alleged role in the theft of mobile phone accessories valued at Ksh. 1.9 million. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said Ikanga Ward MCA Cyrus Musyoka Kisavi was arrested on Tuesday, June 3, after he was positively identified from CCTV footage linked to the theft incident on February 8, 2025. According to detectives, the stolen items had been dispatched from Buscar Courier Services along River Road in Nairobi and were en route to a client in Mombasa when they vanished. “The arrest…

Three individuals — Felix Wenda Onjor, Susan Joan Atieno, and Jackline Iva Olet — have been charged with fraud involving KSh 22 million. The trio appeared before Magistrate Dennis Onsarigo at the court, where they pleaded not guilty to the charges. The court heard that on diverse dates between January 1, 2022, and September 30, 2024, they conspired to steal the sum of 22,179,943 from Kenya LLP. Wenda was charged in another count with stealing against the law. He was charged that on similar dates and in similar places, he stole 11,789,447 from PKF Kenya LLP. Joan was charged with…

Sahal Agro Director Abdullahi Maalim A Nairobi Magistrate’s Court has postponed the plea taking of Abdullahi Maalim, a director at Sahal Agro Holdings Limited, who faces charges of conspiracy to defraud Sh 172 million. Maalim appeared before Principal Magistrate Caroline Mugo following directions issued by High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye. However, he did not take a plea as expected. The court declined to proceed with the plea, citing existing orders from the Malindi High Court that bar Maalim’s arrest and prosecution. “As long as the orders from the Malindi High Court remain in effect, this court can not proceed with…

In a dramatic twist that could rival a soap opera plotline, the High Court has slammed the brakes on Parliament’s plan to sneak the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Bill to State House for presidential assent. And let’s say Justice Lawrence Mugambi wasn’t here for any shortcuts. In his ruling, Justice Mugambi said, “Nice try, but not today!” The National Assembly may have all the time in the world to debate the bill and even pass it over to the Senate like a relay baton, but that’s where the party ends. Parliament has now been told in no uncertain terms: thou…