(photo courtesy: Albert Ojwang)  Kenyans have shown massive support following the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody at Central Police Station, Nairobi, on Sunday, 8 June 2025. On Tuesday, comedian Eric Omondi shared Ojwang’s father’s M-Pesa number.  Within 11 minutes, Kenyans began sending donations. In just three hours, the account reached its maximum limit of Ksh500,000, leaving many unable to complete their transactions. Eric Omondi confirmed the fast response, saying the phone was full shortly after his video was posted.  Social media was filled with screenshots of successful payments and messages of solidarity. M-Pesa allows a maximum account balance of Ksh500,000 and a maximum transaction of Ksh250,000.  Due to the high number of contributions, Omondi provided an alternative number and encouraged the use of Pochi La Biashara, a Safaricom service that bypasses standard wallet limits. Albert Ojwang left behind a three-year-old son. Omondi...

(Photo Courtesy: CS Health Deborah)  The Ministry of Health has officially confirmed 137 Mpox virus cases across 17 counties in Kenya as of 9th June 2025. The outbreak, initially confined to the Northern transport corridor, has now expanded into several new regions. According to the Ministry, the affected counties include Busia (48 cases), Mombasa (37), Nakuru (16), Makueni (10), and Nairobi (5).  Other counties with reported cases are Kajiado (3), Bungoma (3), Machakos (2), Taita Taveta (2), Kericho (2), Kilifi (2), Kiambu (1), Uasin Gishu (1), Migori (1), Isiolo (1), Kisii (1), and Kirinyaga (1). Health officials have traced 400 contacts, with 315 individuals monitored for 21 days, leading to 15 new infections.  A total of 597 samples have been tested at the National Public Health Laboratory and partner facilities, confirming the 137 positive cases. To contain the spread, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with county governments and health partners, has intensifi...

(Photo courtesy)  Chief Government Pathologist Dr Johansen Oduor has officially withdrawn from carrying out the post-mortem examination on Albert Ojwang, which was scheduled for today. Dr Oduor stated that he will not be involved in the autopsy because the late Albert Ojwang belongs to his extended family.  Due to this close family connection, he explained that it would not be professional or appropriate for him to proceed with the examination. This sudden development was revealed today, causing a delay in the planned autopsy.  The family of the deceased, along with authorities, will now have to arrange for another qualified pathologist to conduct the post-mortem. Dr Oduor has served in many high-profile cases in Kenya and is widely respected in his field.  His decision to step aside is seen as a move to avoid conflict of interest and to maintain transparency in the investigation. Albert Ojwang’s death has drawn public interest, and the results of the autopsy are exp...

Tears flowed freely at City Mortuary in Nairobi as scores of Kenyans gathered around the lifeless body of digital content creator Albert Ojwang.  The crowd, gripped by pain and anger, broke into the National Anthem, creating an emotional scene that left many in silence. Ojwang was arrested on Saturday in Homa Bay and later transferred to Central Police Station in Nairobi over alleged defamation of Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat.  By Sunday morning, he was reportedly found unconscious in his cell and rushed to Mbagathi Hospital, where he was declared dead. But the family is not convinced by the police version.  A postmortem conducted on Monday revealed disturbing injuries—swelling on the head, bruises on the nose and ears, blood in the mouth and nostrils, and wounds on his hands and shoulders—raising suspicions of torture. Kenyans are demanding answers. Protesters blocked roads near the mortuary, calling for justice and the resignation of senior government officials,...

(photo courtesy)  A popular social media influencer, Kelvin Moinde, has allegedly been arrested by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for posting content online that criticised Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Langat. Moinde, known for his bold views on social media, was allegedly picked up in Kisii by plain-clothed DCI officers.  According to Nyakundi update, he was taken away quietly without being shown any arrest warrant. His family was not informed about his whereabouts. He was later traced to Kamukunji Police Station in Nairobi, hours after his sudden disappearance.  The secretive way in which he was taken has raised alarm, with many Kenyans describing it as an abduction rather than a lawful arrest. This incident adds to growing fears of alleged abductions targeting government critics.  Civil rights groups and concerned citizens say this is not an isolated case, and claim there is a pattern of influencers and bloggers being secret...

(photo courtesy: Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi)  Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has confirmed several high-profile reappointments following recent government reshuffles, signalling a push to strengthen key financial and development institutions. In a gazette notice dated 5th June 2025, CS Mbadi reappointed Jedidah Karwitha Mwiti to the Board of Directors at Consolidated Bank Limited.  Mwiti will now serve a fresh three-year term, continuing her role in guiding the state-owned financial institution's governance and growth strategies. At the same time, the CS made critical leadership changes at the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).  He reappointed Molu Koropu Tepo and Francis Nkako as board members for another three years, ensuring consistency in the body’s strategic direction.  KNBS plays a vital role in collecting, analysing, and publishing national data. It also oversees the coordination of Kenya’s National Statistical System. Mbadi further ...

(Photo Courtesy: Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale)  Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has directed all national referral hospitals and the Social Health Authority (SHA) to form official partnerships with leading cancer treatment centres in Kenya. Duale issued the directive on 3rd June 2025, urging hospitals to work together to improve cancer care across the country. The move is aimed at enhancing access to quality treatment through resource-sharing and collaboration among key health institutions. The directive follows the breakdown of the only Linear Accelerator (LINAC) cancer treatment machine at Kenyatta National Hospital, which left many patients stranded.  Duale encouraged hospitals to link up with Centres of Excellence such as Nairobi West Hospital, which currently houses the advanced Cyclotron 11 MeV machine used for early cancer detection and targeted therapy. He also called on the Digital Health Authority (DHA) and private health providers to support the effort, s...