Category: Society
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Police officers during a past pass-out parade. /FILE The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has approved the nationwide recruitment of 10,000 new police constables. On Friday, September 5, the commission’s leadership, chaired by Yuda Komora, convened to discuss key issues affecting the National Police Service (NPS). During the meeting, they engaged with stakeholders in the…
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Officers stand guard at the entrance of DCI headquarters along Kiambu Road. /NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested the prime suspect in the murder of 18-year-old Faith Kemunto, whose disappearance and death shocked Nyamira in July 2025. Kemunto, who was preparing to join Machakos University, had returned home…
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eCitizen/NTSA portal. PHOTO/COURTESY Hundreds of motorists were left stranded on Wednesday, after the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) payment system malfunctioned, forcing many to pay twice for services or abandon their transactions altogether. The breakdown, which plagued the eCitizen platform for much of the day, drew sharp criticism from vehicle owners who flooded social…
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County Choir as she marks eight years of service delivery in the County during a thanksgiving service. PHOTO/COURTESY Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has asked county staff to stay the course on service delivery even as politics for the 2027 elections begin to take shape. She spoke on Thursday during a county Thanksgiving and Prayer Breakfast…
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A graphic representation of a road accident. PHOTO/@KenyaRedCross/X Kisii Governor Simba Arati has sent a message of condolence to the families affected by a tragic road accident at Daraja Mbili that claimed several lives and left many others injured. In a statement issued on August 6, 2025, via his official X account, the governor described…
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CHECK OUT: How to Start Earning with Copywriting in Just 7 Days – Even if You’re a Complete Beginner Police officers in Trans Nzoia county have narrowed down individuals they suspect to be members of criminal gangs that have been terrorising members of the public. Trans Nzoia county commissioner Gideon Oyagi speaking to the residents…
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In a significant move to bolster national security and modernize its recruitment processes, the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) of Kenya has announced the recruitment of 10,000 new police constables. This initiative aims to address staffing shortages and enhance operational efficiency within the National Police Service. The recruitment will be guided by the newly adopted…
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CHECK OUT: How to Start Earning with Copywriting in Just 7 Days – Even if You’re a Complete Beginner Nairobi: Business owners at Nanak House, a commercial building in Nairobi’s Central Business District, are calling for justice and protection following a series of attacks. Nanak house residents have decried insecurity at the building after goons…
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A growing number of Kenyans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about the rising insecurity in the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD). Recent posts and personal stories circulating on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram describe a surge in daylight muggings, phone snatchings, and other criminal activities, leaving many citizens…
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Celebrity chef and digital creator Dennis Ombachi, also known as The Roaming Chef, has weighed in on the rising insecurity in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD). He argues that the increase in crime is not a coincidence but is directly linked to political dynamics. In a statement on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, Ombachi suggested that…