Security agencies in Tana River County have intensified operations in Bangale and Biyagadud areas following recent incidents that have reignited fears of renewed ethnic conflict in the region. The latest tension emerged after hundreds of residents stormed Bangale Police Station and freed a suspect accused of inciting hostility between the Wardey and Degodia communities. Police…
Police in Tana River County are investigating the shooting deaths of five men in Bangale Sub-County in a suspected execution-style attack. The incident happened at about 12:30 p.m. on Saturday near a water point in the Biyagadud area, according to a police report filed at Madogo station. A herder who had taken his camels to…
Kenya will host a global military AI conference in Nairobi in April 2027, placing the country at the centre of global discussions on the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence in defence and security. The conference comes as governments around the world increasingly adopt AI technologies in military operations, intelligence gathering and autonomous systems,…
Police have arrested a 50-year-old woman in connection with the deaths of three family members whose bodies were found in a forest in Kathiani, Machakos County. The woman was arrested following investigations into the discovery of the bodies on June 14 in Kavalo Village. Police said she told detectives that she had travelled to Makueni…
Cancer patients in Kenya are set to benefit from increased medical coverage under the Social Health Authority (SHA) after Parliament approved amendments raising the treatment limit from KSh400,000 to KSh800,000. Tana River Senator Dr. Danson Mungatana said the changes were approved after Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale appeared before the Committee on Delegated Legislation, where…
Police have launched a search for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai after clashes between rival political supporters in Kuresoi that left three people injured by gunfire. The National Police Service said the violence broke out during a youth empowerment event at Sirikwa Umoja Grounds attended by Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi and…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned that the government will take firm action against anyone who uses the planned June 25 Gen Z protests to engage in crime, violence, or destruction of property. Speaking in Nandi during a funeral ceremony, Murkomen said the Constitution guarantees the right to peaceful demonstrations but warned that the…
Companies bidding for the planned upgrade of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) will be required to demonstrate access to at least Ksh100 billion in liquid assets or financing, according to tender requirements issued by the Ministry of Roads and Transport. The tender document states that bidders must provide proof of liquid assets, credit facilities, or…
President William Ruto has warned against violence, destruction of property, and disruption of essential services ahead of next week’s June 25 anti-government protest anniversary. Speaking at the National Productivity and Competitiveness Summit at State House, Nairobi, Ruto said Kenya must uphold order and the rule of law while protecting citizens’ democratic rights. “We are a…
The United States Embassy in Kenya has issued a security advisory to American citizens, warning of possible demonstrations across the country ahead of the June 25 anniversary of anti-government protests witnessed in recent years. In a statement released on Thursday, the embassy said protests could occur at any time, with the likelihood of demonstrations expected…
