Madaraka Express Marks 8 Years of Steady Growth.
Kenya Railways celebrated eight years of the Madaraka Express, a service that has transformed passenger and freight transport in Kenya. Speaking at the event, Kenya Railways Board Chairman Mr. Abdi Bare recalled how far the railway journey has come. “We started this journey with one express train each day. But the outcry from the public…
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LSK Demands Justice: Calls Out Illegal Arrest, Custodial Death of Albert Ojwang.
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has condemned the death of Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station. The society says his arrest was illegal and his transfer from Homa Bay to Nairobi was both malicious and unlawful. Ojwang was reportedly in good health when police arrested him in Homa…
Kutus Queens & Kiriko Crowned Champs in Thrilling Mary Maingi Super Cup Finals.
Wang’uru Stadium came alive as the Hon. Mary Maingi Super Cup reached its thrilling climax. Thousands cheered as Kutus Queens and Kiriko FC emerged champions after dramatic penalty shootouts in the women’s and men’s finals. The women’s final saw Kutus Queens edge Mukou Queens 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Earlier, Ndorome claimed third…
RECSA Marks 20 Years of Fighting Illicit Arms in Africa.
Nairobi, Kenya – The Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA) celebrated two decades of progress in combating the illicit proliferation of small arms in Africa this week, as government officials and experts from across the Great Lakes and Horn of Africa gathered in Nairobi for the RECSA@20 conference. Dr. Raymond Omollo, the Principal Secretary for…
Parents Fund Over Half of School Costs as Budget Gaps Widen.
Kenya’s constitutional guarantee of free basic education is facing serious challenges as new data reveals parents are covering more than 50% of school costs. This troubling finding emerged during a stakeholder forum organized by Mtoto News and civil society partners to examine the 2025/2026 national budget’s implications for children’s rights. Bonyo Elijah Don, World Vision’s…
IG Kanja Champions Community-First Policing Strategy.
Kenya’s police leadership has embarked on an ambitious reform agenda, with Inspector General Douglas Kanja Kirocho calling for a fundamental shift towards community-centered policing. Speaking at the National Police Leadership Academy during the Senior Commanders’ Conference, Kanja outlined a bold vision: “Crime prevention succeeds when officers and citizens work together.” His remarks signaled a departure…
Okoa Uchumi Condemns 2025 Budget as Anti-Poor in New Statement.
The Okoa Uchumi coalition has sharply criticized Kenya’s proposed 2025/26 budget, calling it unfair to ordinary citizens. In a statement issued today, the civil society group accused the government of favoring the wealthy while increasing burdens on the poor. “The Finance Bill 2025 keeps hurting poor Kenyans to benefit the rich,” said Alexander Riithi from…
KMTC Launches New Vehicles During Opening of Global Health Conference.
Nairobi, June 4, 2025 – The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) kicked off two significant events today – the commissioning of seven new vehicles and the opening of its 8th Scientific Conference, which has attracted health experts from five countries. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale presided over the flagging-off ceremony for the new double-cabin vehicles,…
Kenya’s Wildlife Bill Sparks Outcry: Conservationists Warn of Biodiversity Crisis and Legal Gaps.
A coalition of conservation organizations and wildlife experts is calling on the Kenyan government to pause the legislative process for the proposed Wildlife Conservation and Management Bill, 2025, warning that its current form contains critical gaps that could jeopardize biodiversity and weaken existing protections. While acknowledging the government’s efforts to modernize wildlife governance, the groups…
Kenyan Conman Jamal Bashir Hassan Exposed: Defrauds Indian Investor of Over $21,000 in Fake Coffee Business Scam.
A Nairobi-based fraudster, Jamal Bashir Hassan, is under fire after allegedly swindling Indian businessman Saad Mohammed out of $21,564 in a sham coffee export deal. According to legal documents seen by this publication, Hassan convinced Mohammed to invest $20,000 as startup capital for a coffee business, promising lucrative weekly returns of KES 150,000. Mohammed, trusting…