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Salim Swaleh, Communications Director at the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, pictured at NTV offices on September 17, 2019. IMAGE: Salim Swaleh/Instagram In Summary: Salim Swaleh, Director of Press at the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, is arrested along with others for involvement in a fraud scheme. The suspects allegedly impersonated VIPs and government officials to deceive victims for bribes and favors. Former NTV news anchor Salim Swaleh, currently serving as Director of Press at the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, has been arrested in connection with a complex fraud case centered at Mudavadi's office. According to a statement issued by Peter Warutere, Secretary of Strategic Communications at Mudavadi's office, the arrests were made following a tip...

The lorry came to a halt in a ditch. SCREENGRAB: Topnews.co.ke In Summary: Six individuals killed in Timau, Meru County, as a lorry loses control and hits pedestrians. Incident adds to recent spike in road accidents, following a fatal bus crash earlier this month. A tragic road accident in Timau, Meru County, on Saturday evening, June 22, claimed the lives of at least six people after a lorry veered off the Meru-Nanyuki road and struck pedestrians. According to Buuri West Sub-County Police Commander Laura Imbacha, the driver lost control of the lorry, causing it to careen off the road and into pedestrians walking nearby. The impact resulted in the immediate death of four adult males and two juveniles, with several others sustaining injuries. These injured pedestria...

Passengers line up outside Terminal 1 following overnight disruptions and cancellations caused by a power outage at Manchester Airport in Manchester, UK, on June 23, 2024. (Image: Reuters) In Summary: A major power cut early this morning caused widespread flight delays and cancellations at Manchester Airport. Passengers traveling from Terminals 1 and 2 are advised to stay away, while those at Terminal 3 may face delays. Manchester Airport, one of the UK's busiest airports, faced significant disruptions this morning due to a major power cut. The outage, which occurred in the early hours, affected a large number of flights, particularly from Terminals 1 and 2. In a statement, the airport reported that power has since been restored. However, the aftermath of the outage me...

DP Rigathi Gachagua and Kiambu Senator Karun'o Thangwa attend the consecration of Bishop Benson Kamau Kiengei as the Bishop of Jesus Compassion Ministry (JCM) in Ruiru, Kiambu County on June 21 . PHOTO: DPCS In Summary: Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announces Mount Kenya's intention to forge alliances with other communities ahead of the 2027 elections, emphasizing unity and political strength. Azimio coalition, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, pledges staunch opposition to any attempts to impeach Gachagua, highlighting solidarity and readiness to protect his leadership. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has unveiled Mount Kenya's strategic approach for the 2027 elections, declaring the region's readiness to collaborate with other communities. Speaking during the consecration...

A Gen Z protester holds a placard during the #OccupyParliament protests on Thursday, June 20, 2024. PHOTO: COURTESY In Summary: Week of Protests: Gen Z plans a week-long series of demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024. Multiple Activities: The protests include visits to key locations, national calls to action, and a final march to State House. Kenya's Generation Z is set to showcase their unyielding resolve against the Finance Bill 2024 with a series of demonstrations scheduled for the coming week. Building on their active online presence with hashtags like #OccupyParliament and #JusticeForRex, the youth have now coined #TotalShutdown for their upcoming protest. A widely shared poster on social media reveals that the youth will participate in a seven-day protest...

A collage featuring AUC chairperson candidates Fawzia Yusuf Adam (Somalia) on the left and Raila Odinga (Kenya) on the right. PHOTO: RAILA ODINGA / FAWZIA ADAM In Summary: Somalia's Fawzia Yusuf Adam alleges pressure from Djiboutian leaders to withdraw from the AU Chairperson race. Adam remains resolute, facing competition from Kenya's Raila Odinga and other candidates. Somalia's candidate for Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Fawzia Yusuf Adam, voiced concerns on Thursday about being pressured to withdraw from the race. During a press briefing, Adam revealed that she had reportedly faced pressure from Djiboutian President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre. "The President and the Prime Minister from Djibouti asked me to give up...

President Ruto at State House in Nairobi. IMAGE | Courtesy In Summary: President Ruto asserts the right to demonstrate as a democratic freedom. Emphasizes that decisions must be made by established institutions. President William Ruto affirmed on Wednesday, June 19, that Kenyans have the right to demonstrate, highlighting Kenya's democratic principles. During a meeting with ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi at State House in Nairobi, the President underscored that civil society activities, including demonstrations, are protected rights. "The civil society is free to do what they want to do. We are a democratic country; we have no problem. Those who want to demonstrate can demonstrate; it is their right, no problem. But decisions have to be made by institutions," Ruto stated...

Image by Worldcoin In Summary: The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has ordered the closure of the Worldcoin investigation in Kenya. The closure paves the way for Worldcoin to potentially resume operations in Kenya. The investigation into Worldcoin, the cryptocurrency initiative by Tools for Humanity, has been concluded by Kenyan authorities. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) directed the closure of the case after reviewing the findings of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). The company's legal team had sought an update from the DCI on May 21, 2024, regarding the status of the investigation. In a letter dated June 14, 2024, signed by Hilary Kimutai, it was confirmed that the DCI had thoroughly investigated va...

Residents of Nairobi navigate flooded streets in the CBD (left), alongside flooding in Parklands estate (right). IMAGE FILE In Summary: The Kenya Meteorological Department predicts moderate to heavy rainfall in several parts of the country. Key regions affected include the Highlands East, Coastal Strip, West of the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, and Rift Valley. The Kenya Meteorological Department issued an advisory on Wednesday, alerting Kenyans to anticipate moderate to heavy rainfall in several regions across the country. The advisory highlighted that regions such as the Highlands East, which includes Nairobi County, and the Coastal Strip are expected to receive significant rainfall. Additionally, areas west of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, and the ...