NAIROBI, July 18 – The official State House website was allegedly compromised in a suspected cyberattack, with its homepage replaced by messages targeting President William Ruto and a demand for a Bitcoin ransom estimated at about Sh41 million. Visitors to the official presidential website, president.go.ke, reportedly found that the usual…
Woe unto you,lazy contractors, Murkomen declares
By MINA Media The Kenya Kwanza Administration is firmly committed to completing all stalled projects across the country so as to unlock their socio-economic benefits and deliver value for resources invested, Interior CS Kipchumbe Murkomen has said. He warned that contractors who are derailing the Government agenda through inordinate delays…
Court Frees PS Fikirini Jacobs’ Security Officer on Bond Pending Kariokor Shooting Probe
NAIROBI, July 8 (SAFI NEWS) – The Makadara Law Courts have released a police officer attached to Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs on a personal bond of Ksh.20,000 as investigations into the fatal shooting of a Nairobi resident continue. Police Constable Rashid Charo, who is…
Professional Body Seeks Recognition for Pentecostal Clergy Qualifications
NAIROBI, July 3– A professional body representing Pentecostal and Charismatic clergy has appealed for parliamentary recognition of its operations as it seeks to professionalise church ministry through accredited training and certification. Speaking during the organisation’s inaugural Annual General Meeting in Nairobi on Friday, the body’s Chairman, Reverend Josiah Njiru Wajoshuah,…
Ruto Orders Crackdown on KSh6.2 Billion Payroll Fraud as Cabinet Unveils Major Reform Agenda
By Safi News Reporter NAIROBI, June 30 — President William Ruto’s Cabinet has launched an aggressive campaign to eliminate payroll fraud in the public service after a government audit uncovered suspected irregularities worth KSh6.2 billion, prompting a nationwide clean-up of state payroll systems. Meeting at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday,…
Ruto Opens Sh3.58 Billion Ngong Road Flyover in Bid to Reduce Nairobi Traffic
NAIROBI, June 29 – President William Ruto on Monday officially opened the Sh3.58 billion Ngong Road–Naivasha Road Flyover, describing the project as a significant investment aimed at improving mobility in Nairobi and easing chronic traffic congestion. The road project, undertaken by the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), is expected to…
Murkomen Praises Security Agencies, Commends Media Coverage of June 25 Demos
NAIROBI, June 25 — Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has praised security agencies for what he termed a successful operation to protect lives and property during the June 25 demonstrations, while also commending sections of the media for what he described as responsible reporting. Speaking in Nairobi…
Complainants Urge High Court to Dismiss Chelogoi’s Application, Say Ksh1.3 Billion Land Case Should Be Concluded
Lawyers representing the complainants in the Ksh1.3 billion Lower Kabete land fraud case have asked the High Court to dismiss an application filed by former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner Davis Nathan Chelogoi, arguing that the issues he has raised have already been addressed in the lower court and that the criminal…
Gov’t Warns Against Violence, Assures Firm Security Response Ahead of June 25 Demonstrations
NAIROBI, June 24, 2026 — The government has urged Kenyans planning to participate in demonstrations to remain peaceful and avoid associating with criminal groups, warning that security agencies will take firm action against individuals involved in violence and lawlessness. Speaking ahead of the planned protests, Security Cabinet Secretary emphasized that…
Government Begins Ksh448.7 Million Compensation for Victims of Protest-Related Human Rights Violations
NAIROBI, June 23, 2026 — The government has launched a compensation programme for victims of human rights violations linked to demonstrations and public protests that occurred between 2013 and 2025, with Ksh448.7 million already disbursed to the first group of beneficiaries. The announcement was made in Nairobi by the Uwiano…