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The Government will deal firmly with leaders engaging in incitement, without regard to their political stature or affiliation, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned. Speaking at the Nuru Africa Inland Church in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, the CS asked county security teams to crack down on politicians engaging in goonism, violence and ethnic division. “We are committed to ensuring a peaceful and secure nation for all and will not be threatened by anyone thinking we will spare them because of their position,” he said. He went on: “As a leader, you are elected alone. Why move around with goons of up to 50 disturbing the peace of others, including in funerals?” The country has recently been in the spotlight due to a surge in violence and gang-related activities, allegedly fueled by various political leaders. These incidents have led to the disruption of several funeral ceremonies and other public events, raising concerns among residents and authorities. Also Read:...

A carbon credit project in Northern Kenya, backed by corporate giants like Netflix and Meta, is in the spotlight again after leading global carbon certifier Verra placed it under formal review for a second time. The Northern Kenya Rangelands Carbon Project, coordinated by the conservation group Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT), has been suspended from selling new credits pending the outcome of the review. Since its inception in 2012, the project has sold tens of millions of dollars’ worth of carbon credits to companies looking to offset their carbon emissions.  These companies include streaming giant Netflix and social media company Meta. Also Read:  Northern Rangelands Trust Loses License in Landmark Ruling Why the Project has Been Suspended In an emailed statement to Mongabay, Verra confirmed that the project was on hold following a court ruling in January 2025. The court ruling questioned the legality of two of the conservancies involved, specifically Biliqo Bulesa ...

Kilifi County had 588,602 voters as of 2022, according to figures from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Kilifi North leads with 116,742 registered voters, followed by Kilifi South with 97,696. Malindi has 94,605 voters, while Magarini has 80,128. Kaloleni and Ganze have 73,009 and 67,257 voters respectively. Rabai, the constituency with the fewest registered voters, has a total of 59,165. Covering an area of 12,610 square kilometers, Kilifi accounts for 2.17 percent of Kenya’s total landmass. It borders Tana River County to the north, Taita Taveta to the west, Mombasa and Kwale to the south, and the Indian Ocean to the east. Name of Constituency Number of Registered Voters KILIFI NORTH 116,742 KILIFI SOUTH 97,696 KALOLENI 73,009 RABAI 59,165 GANZE 67,257 MALINDI 94,605 MAGARINI 80,128 MPs in Constituencies Kilifi’s political landscape is diverse, with representation from multiple parties. The current Members of Parli...

Forgetting your M-PESA PIN or getting locked out of your account can be frustrating, especially when you need to access your money urgently. To save customers from the trouble, Safaricom has made it easy to manage your M-PESA PIN through quick self-service options. Whether you have forgotten your PIN, entered the wrong one too many times, or you just want to change it for security reasons, you don’t need to visit a shop or call customer care. In this guide, The Kenya Times walks you through simple step-by-step instructions on how to reset, unlock, or change your M-PESA PIN using your phone, and get back your account without any hassle. Also Read:  M-Pesa, Airtel Money, and T-Kash 2025 Withdrawal & Transaction Charges How to Reset Your M-PESA PIN If you have forgotten your current M-PESA PIN or you just need to change it, you can reset it using USSD code 334#. However, you should have already set up your security questions to reset your PIN. Steps to Reset Your M-PESA ...

Just days after Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan Activist Agather Atuahaire were detained and reportedly tortured in Tanzania, the United States government has broken its silence over the matter. In a statement through the Bureau of African Affairs, the United States has called for an immediate investigation into the allegations of human rights abuses. “The United States is deeply concerned by reports of the mistreatment in Tanzania of two East African activists – Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire and Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi.  Atuhaire was recognized by state department an International Women of Courage Awardee in 2024. We call for an immediate and full investigation into the allegations of human rights abuses,” part of the statement read The Bureau further urged all countries in the region to hold to account those responsible for the violation of Human rights, including torture. “We urge all countries in the region to hold to account those responsible for violating human ri...

At least six people have been confirmed dead following a fire incident that razed down residential houses in Kibra Constituency. Kibra Member of Parliament Peter Orero, in a statement on Saturday, May 24, said that the early morning fire, which occurred in Makina, claimed the lives of six people who died at the scene. Additionally, the MP said that six others — one man, two women, and three children sustained serious burns and injuries and have been rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention. “This morning, tragedy struck our community following a devastating fire incident in Makina, behind Kambi, along the route to Eagles. It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the loss of six lives at the scene,” he said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they fight to recover. I extend my deepest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. This is a heartbreaking moment for all of us in Kibra. We mourn with you, and we are committed to supporting you through th...

National Assembly Committee Chairpersons have raised concerns over repeated and significant budget cuts, warning that they are undermining the implementation and completion of key government projects. The issue was highlighted on Friday, May 23, during submissions on the 2025/2026 budget estimates to the Budget and Appropriations Committee. On his part, Narok West Member of Parliament and Chairperson of the Administration and Internal Security Committee Gabriel Tongoyo requested additional funds to modernize the government printer, recruit 10,000 police constables, support ongoing security operations, and integrate village elders into the National Government Administrative Service framework. The Chairperson of the Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation Committee, Kangogo Bowen, also decried the sharp reductions in budget allocations to the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) under his purview. “The State Department for Water and Sanitation has a reduction of Ksh1.96 billion in ...

Days after the Court of Appeal handed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua a lifeline in his impeachment case, Chief Justice Martha Koome has reappointed the same bench previously constituted by her deputy, Philomena Mwilu, to hear the petitions. Acting on the appellate court’s directive to appoint a bench to handle three consolidated matters relating to Gachagua’s impeachment, CJ Koome in a notice on Friday, May 23, named Principal Judge of the High Court Eric Ogola and Justices Freda Mugambi and Anthony Mrima to preside over the petitions. “Kindly take notice that the Honourable Chief Justice has empaneled a bench comprising of Hon Justice E. Ogola (Presiding), Hon Justice A. Mrima and Hon Lady Justice Dr F. Mugambi in the following petitions,” the notice to advocates stated This effectively reinstates the same judicial panel just days after the Court of Appeal ruled that the earlier bench, appointed by Deputy Chief Justice Mwilu on October 18, 2024, did not meet the constit...

The city of Toronto, Canada, has expressed concern following the death of a 32-year-old Kenyan man who died at the Willowdale Welcome Centre, a city-run shelter, on April 30. In a statement, the city acknowledged the growing mental health crisis among people experiencing homelessness, especially refugee claimants.  Further, it called for greater investments in health and mental health services for African refugees. “We are saddened to learn of the death of a person experiencing homelessness at the shelter located at 5800 Yonge St, “Our thoughts are with the individual’s family, friends, Black community members, and staff who are mourning this loss,” said city spokesperson Eric Holmes. Also Read:  Kenyan Dies in India After Falling from Building How the Kenyan national ended up at the shelter The Kenyan who hails from Elgeyo Marakwet County, arrived in Canada in September 2023. He moved from Kenya, hoping to build a better life for his family. However, he faced many c...