Gatete Njoroge

2026-04-282026-08-20

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May 2026
31 MayCitizen Digital
Utumishi Girls tragedy: Chilling CCTV footage shows how fire started By Gatete Njoroge May 31, 2026 09:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Am image representation of the fire at Utumishi Girls' Academy. …
Utumishi Girls tragedy: Chilling CCTV footage shows how fire started
16 MayCitizen Digital
Traders warn of food price surge over high fuel costs By Gatete Njoroge May 16, 2026 10:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Two days after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPR …
Traders warn of food price surge over high fuel costs
4 MayCitizen Digital
Police probe suspected poisoning in death of former Nairobi Hospital director Dr Obwaka By Gatete Njoroge May 04, 2026 09:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Detectives investigating the de …
Police probe suspected poisoning in death of former Nairobi Hospital director Dr Obwaka
April 2026
30 AprCitizen Digital
Alliance Girls' School on spot over 100% fee hike, millions in irregular spending By Gatete Njoroge April 30, 2026 09:24 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of the Alliance Girls High School gate. …
Alliance Girls' School on spot over 100% fee hike, millions in irregular spending
28 AprCitizen Digital
Supreme Court interview: Katwa Kigen addresses concerns over past ties to President Ruto By Gatete Njoroge April 28, 2026 10:07 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Justice Joseph Katwa Kigen appearing before th …
Supreme Court interview: Katwa Kigen addresses concerns over past ties to President Ruto

Politics

Violence erupts at Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay County

The News

Ugly scenes marked Linda Mwananchi rallies in Homa Bay County on Sunday, with one vehicle torched, several people including journalists injured, and 17 suspects arrested. Attacks on supporters began Saturday night when goons attacked a hotel and blocked roads to a planned church service, while youths from both the Linda Mwananchi movement and pro-government groups armed themselves and clashed.

16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 16 August

Violence erupts at Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay County
Ugly scenes marked Linda Mwananchi rallies in Homa Bay County on Sunday, with one vehicle torched, several people including journalists injured, and 17 suspects arrested. Attacks on supporters began Saturday night when goons attacked a hotel and blocked roads to a planned church service, while youths from both the Linda Mwananchi movement and pro-government groups armed themselves and clashed.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 22 July

Police delayed taking Ojwang to hospital by 24 minutes, court hears
An IPOA forensic expert told the court that police delayed taking the late Albert Ojwang to Mbagathi Hospital by 24 minutes on June 8, 2025, after departing Central Police Station where he had allegedly been assaulted, with CCTV footage showing the vehicle arrived at the hospital at 1:35 a.m., where Ojwang was pronounced dead on arrival.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 12 July

Armed robber steals phone in daylight salon attack in Ruaka
Police in Ruaka are investigating an armed robbery at a salon where an assailant stole a phone worth over Ksh.100,000 from a staff member on a Friday afternoon. CCTV footage shows the robber attacking one of two employees outside the salon before firing a shot and fleeing.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 6 July

Nairobi police declare planned Saba Saba protests illegal
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud has declared planned Saba Saba demonstrations illegal, citing lack of formal notification from organisers, which he said is a legal requirement for public demonstrations. Police warned that anyone who gathers will be treated as a criminal.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 5 July

Armed robbers attack Westlands restaurant, steal valuables
Police in Gigiri, Nairobi, are investigating a robbery at Chaiiwali café in Westlands on Saturday night, where two armed robbers caught on CCTV attacked customers and stole phones and a laptop. The incident marks the second major robbery in the area within a month.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police investigate armed robbery at Westlands restaurant
Police in Gigiri, Nairobi, are investigating a robbery at Chaiiwali café in Westlands on Saturday night, where two armed robbers wearing facemasks attacked customers and stole valuables including phones and a laptop. The incident, captured on CCTV, raises concerns over insecurity in the area, coming a month after five robbers attacked another restaurant there.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 30 June

Activist Lichuma remains unresponsive after alleged abduction
Activist Davis Lichuma, found at Kenyatta National Hospital three days after his alleged abduction on June 25, remains largely unresponsive and unable to explain what happened during the missing period. Preliminary medical reports show no physical injuries and all vital organs are intact, though he has complained of pain in his leg and wrist, and his family plans to seek further medical assessment.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 21 June

Victims of June 2024 protests demand justice ahead of memorial
As Kenya approaches the second anniversary of the June 2024 deadly protests against the Finance Bill, survivors and families of victims gathered at a church service to remember those who died. Survivors, some permanently injured, say their only remedy now is compensation as they wait for justice.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 18 June

Families of June 25 protest victims plan nationwide memorial march
Families of victims from the June 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests plan a commemoration march across all 47 counties on June 25 to honour their loved ones. The families have notified the police of the planned march and demanded the arrest and prosecution of police officers and those involved in the deaths.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 1 June

Seven suspects in Utumishi Academy fire reveal motives at arraignment
Seven suspects linked to the Utumishi Academy fire that killed 16 students will be arraigned on Tuesday. In their statements, the girls told detectives they were protesting changes to the examination calendar, the school's decision to charge them for a cultural event, and alleged peer influence after a neighbouring boys' school went on strike; investigations revealed the plan was conceived at 9 p.m. and executed three hours later.
1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 31 May

CCTV footage reveals how fire started at Utumishi Girls
Citizen TV has obtained exclusive CCTV footage that investigators say captures how seven suspects in police custody gained access to the dormitory and started the fire on May 28 that killed 16 students. Homicide detectives say forensic analysis of the footage placed the suspects at the scene of the crime.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 16 May

Traders warn of food price surge amid rising fuel costs
Following EPRA's announcement of a fuel price hike, traders at Wakulima Market in Nairobi warn of imminent food price increases, saying transport costs have risen by at least Ksh.10,000 and calling on the government to reintroduce fuel subsidies. Sales have dropped sharply for a second consecutive month, with produce taking up to a week to sell.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 4 May

Police probe suspected poisoning in former hospital director death
Detectives investigating the death of former Nairobi Hospital director Dr Job Obwaka are pursuing a case of suspected poisoning believed to have occurred at a residence. A woman was arraigned in court after police custody, with prosecutors seeking 14 days to complete postmortem and toxicological tests.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 30 April

Ministry moves to discipline Alliance Girls over unauthorized fee hike
The Ministry of Education has directed the Teachers Service Commission to initiate disciplinary action against the chief principal of Alliance Girls High School over a more than 100 per cent fee increase to Ksh.120,000 that lacked ministry approval. The Education Cabinet Secretary says action will be taken against any principal found imposing excessive fees beyond government-approved rates.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 28 April

Court of Appeal judge addresses impartiality concerns at Supreme Court interview
Justice Joseph Katwa Kigen appeared before the Judicial Service Commission to address concerns over his impartiality should he be appointed to the Supreme Court, given his previous role as lawyer to President William Ruto. He assured commissioners he would remain neutral and strictly adhere to the law in presidential election petitions.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →