Return of ‘treason’ as activist Mwangi becomes second Kenyan to face the charge after failed plot to plant ammos on Governor Natembeya

Return of ‘treason’ as activist Mwangi becomes second Kenyan to face the charge after failed plot to plant ammos on Governor Natembeya

Mwangi’s wife Njeri, in a post on the social media platform X, said on Saturday that security personnel raided their home and took the activist and his electronic gadgets while “talking of terrorism and arson.” Police said after his arrest on Friday that Mwangi was linked to the facilitation of violent activities in recent street protests. Detectives searched his home and his office.

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Kenya is a full-blown economic crime scene where perps gleefully hold press briefings to announce taxes on even second-hand underwear

Kenya is a full-blown economic crime scene where perps gleefully hold press briefings to announce taxes on even second-hand underwear

Your mother, once your biggest cheerleader, now lies sick in a county hospital, receiving the sort of treatment that should qualify as a human rights violation. Three months of watching her deteriorate because you can’t afford private care, and because in Kenya, public healthcare is where dreams and lives go to die.

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From superpower to whining: Budding Kenyan pugilists call for support and recognition of the sport

From superpower to whining: Budding Kenyan pugilists call for support and recognition of the sport

Speaking during an exhibition at Thika Town, Wayne Boxing Club CEO Charles Wainaina, said the club lacks a spacious and fully equipped training facility, which in turn limits their training as the small room they have rented does not allow them to exercise effectively as well as accommodate spectators.

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Kenya, Tanzania put aside occasional trade and political tiffs to launch terrestrial fibre link

Kenya, Tanzania put aside occasional trade and political tiffs to launch terrestrial fibre link

The initiative, implemented through the partnership between Kenya’s ICT Authority (ICTA) and Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation (TTLC) is expected to boost economic integration, e-governance and access to digital services across the East African Community.

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Land disputes in Kenya’s coastal region persist as tycoon accused of hiring goons to evict residents from land he controversially acquired

Land disputes in Kenya’s coastal region persist as tycoon accused of hiring goons to evict residents from land he controversially acquired

The protracted legal battle involves 20 homeowners and the tycoon, who are all claiming possession of the land. The homeowners allege that the tycoon has hastily erected beacons and deployed hired goons to harass them and block access to their homes.

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Storm in coffee cup: Kirinyaga County coffee farmers still in doubt over proposed direct payment

Storm in coffee cup: Kirinyaga County coffee farmers still in doubt over proposed direct payment

The farmers in the county have said that the new coffee DSS proposal would disadvantage farmers as well as their cooperative societies. Some of the issues raised are the farmers’ ability to access advance payment and affordable loans from their factories as well as farm inputs that are normally deducted from their pay-out.

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HIV response: Lenacapavir approved in Kenya and is set for from nest January

HIV response: Lenacapavir approved in Kenya and is set for from nest January

PrEP initiation refers to the process of starting someone on medication to prevent HIV infection before they are exposed to the virus. This typically involves assessing an individual’s risk factors, confirming they are HIV-negative and then prescribing and educating them on the appropriate PrEP regimen.

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Finance minister now says Kenya’s economy is healthy, days after warning it is in dire straits

Finance minister now says Kenya’s economy is healthy, days after warning it is in dire straits

John Mbadi said he should not be blamed for any slow development in any region. He told voters to question their legislators and governors if they feel they are not getting their desired development projects.

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World at a crossroads as Africa is called to action in fight against HIV after US paused humanitarian support to developing nations

World at a crossroads as Africa is called to action in fight against HIV after US paused humanitarian support to developing nations

Much of the discussion at IAS 2025 focused on political will. With international funding under pressure – most notably, cuts to US HIV funding in early 2025 – African governments are being urged to lead with urgency. One of the most sobering realities of IAS 2025 was the impact of a political decision on the HIV response.

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Private sector investment in Menengai geothermal project rises to Ksh36 billiona 

Private sector investment in Menengai geothermal project rises to Ksh36 billiona 

The Menengai fields were developed by GDC, which is mandated with undertaking the capital-intensive work of exploration for geothermal steam and then developing viable fields by drilling production wells and building steam gathering systems.

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