(Photo Courtesy: Embakasi East MP Babu Owino)  Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has publicly blamed Deputy Inspector General Eliud Langat for the death of 31-year-old Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody.  According to Owino, Albert was innocent and should not have been arrested in the first place. Albert was taken by police in Homa Bay on 7th June 2025 after he allegedly posted false information about a senior police officer online.  He was then transported to Nairobi, nearly 400 kilometres away. Days later, Albert was found dead at Central Police Station. Police claimed that Albert died after hitting his head on a wall inside the cell.  But Babu Owino strongly disagreed with that explanation.  He believes Albert was murdered and has demanded that DIG Eliud Langat and others involved be arrested and charged with murder. “You took an innocent man from his dad only to kill him. Shame on you!” Owino said in a statement shared online.  He accused the pol...

(Photo Courtesy: Person filling petrol into a car)  Kenya is set to begin commercial oil production by the end of 2026, Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has confirmed.  The government is eager to move beyond exploration to fully develop the Turkana oil fields, a key step for the country’s energy sector. The Lokichar Basin in Turkana, known for its significant oil reserves, has faced slow development despite years of exploration.  The exit of British company Tullow Oil in April created uncertainty about the project’s future.  However, Gulf Energy Ltd is finalising the purchase of Tullow’s Kenyan assets, bringing new hope. Speaking on NTV, Wandayi said Gulf Energy is preparing the necessary financial and technical resources to advance the project.  Once the government approves their Field Development Plan, commercial production will begin, with the first oil expected to be exported by late 2026. Wandayi explained why Kenya has not built a refinery, stating t...

(photo courtesy: CJ Koome)  The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced 150 new Judiciary jobs in Kenya, opening doors for qualified individuals to serve as judges, magistrates, and kadhis. Out of the 150 Judiciary vacancies, 45 are for judges, with 15 posts in the Court of Appeal, 20 in the High Court, and 10 in the Environment and Land Court (ELC). The JSC is also looking to hire 60 resident magistrates and 5 resident kadhis.  An additional 40 slots are open for Small Claims Court adjudicators, also referred to as resident magistrates. This major announcement follows a gazette notice issued by Chief Justice Martha Koome on 3rd June 2025.  She declared the Judiciary's commitment to bring in new faces to improve service delivery and justice access. Those interested in applying can find full job descriptions, qualifications, and application procedures on the official JSC website.  The application deadline is 30th June 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Applicants are reminded ...

(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)  The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has announced the release of Kisii-based blogger Kelvin Moinde.  He had been arrested over the weekend for allegedly publishing false information on social media. Moinde was taken into custody in Kisii on Saturday, 7 June 2025, and moved to Kamukunji Police Station in Nairobi.  Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested him, claiming he had made negative posts about Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat. However, on Monday, 9 June 2025, the ODPP said on their official X account that there wasn’t enough evidence to charge Moinde.  DPP Renson Igonga reviewed the investigation file and found no valid reason to proceed with a case against him. Interestingly, Moinde’s arrest came on the same day as that of Albert Ojwang, another social media figure. Ojwang was picked up in Homa Bay and taken to Central Police Station in Nairobi.  Police said he injured hi...

(Photo courtesy: Governor Sakaja Johnson)  Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has unveiled a fresh urban renewal project aimed at transforming nine key estates in the city.  The move comes in response to Nairobi’s fast-growing population and the urgent need for better housing. While addressing a church gathering in Makadara, Sakaja announced that the redevelopment will start with Woodley, Kariobangi, Ziwani, Bahati, and Jericho.  These estates will be redesigned with new, modern housing to replace old structures. He also confirmed that Lumumba, Bondeni, Buruburu, and parts of Embakasi will undergo the same process.  The goal is to increase the number of housing units while ensuring that residents have access to affordable and quality homes. As an example, Sakaja mentioned that in Woodley Estate, 43 old houses will be replaced with 1,975 new ones.  He said Nairobi cannot move forward if some people insist on keeping outdated homes while others struggle to find housi...