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Joseph Muia

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Nairobi lawyer arrested for allegedly stealing Ksh.49.4M meant for land purchase By Joseph Muia August 04, 2026 06:04 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of the arrested lawyer, Ally Ahmed Ally.

    Nairobi lawyer arrested for allegedly stealing Ksh.49.4M meant for land purchase
  3. Citizen Digital

    Health CS Duale dismisses claims Ksh.1.2B SHA funds paid to private firm By Joseph Muia August 04, 2026 05:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Health CS Aden Duale in a past meeting.

    Health CS Duale dismisses claims Ksh.1.2B SHA funds paid to private firm
  4. Citizen Digital

    Construction of 5km dyke between lakes Bogoria, Baringo to create 100K jobs, generate Ksh.40B By Joseph Muia August 04, 2026 07:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho speaks after

    Construction of 5km dyke between lakes Bogoria, Baringo to create 100K jobs, generate Ksh.40B
  5. July 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    Nairobi, Coast plunged in darkness as Kenya Power reports widespread blackout By Joseph Muia July 29, 2026 09:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of Kenya Power engineers at work.

    Nairobi, Coast plunged in darkness as Kenya Power reports widespread blackout
  7. Citizen Digital

    ‘Kama wewe ni mwanaume niweke kwa cell!’ Gachagua dares Murkomen to arrest him over Mungiki claims By Joseph Muia July 25, 2026 02:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A side-by-side image of DCP Party leader

    ‘Kama wewe ni mwanaume niweke kwa cell!’ Gachagua dares Murkomen to arrest him over Mungiki claims
  8. Citizen Digital

    Three family members arrested, 5 women rescued as online sexual exploitation ring busted By Joseph Muia July 21, 2026 06:24 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A collage of the three arrested suspects.

    Three family members arrested, 5 women rescued as online sexual exploitation ring busted
  9. Citizen Digital

    Missing baby rescued as police arrest four suspects in Embakasi By Joseph Muia July 18, 2026 10:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A collage of the four suspects arrested by DCI.

    Four arrested for allegedly stealing toddler in Embakasi, baby rescued
  10. Citizen Digital

    200 suspects arrested in Kisumu in ongoing crackdown on political violence By Joseph Muia July 13, 2026 02:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Motorbikes torched after a confrontation between two groups at a

    200 suspects arrested in Kisumu in ongoing crackdown on political violence
  11. Citizen Digital

    Conservationists fault Gov't over contradictory push to plant 15 billion trees while 'clearing' forests By Joseph Muia July 09, 2026 05:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of works at Karura Fores

    Conservationists fault Gov't over contradictory push to plant 15 billion trees while 'clearing' forests
  12. Citizen Digital

    Gov't hands Ksh.6.2B payroll fraud findings to DCI for probe By Joseph Muia July 08, 2026 08:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku presents the payroll audit reports to DCI Moha

    Gov't hands Ksh.6.2B payroll fraud findings to DCI for probe
Society

Nairobi lawyer arrested for stealing Ksh.49.4M land purchase funds

The News

Advocate Ally Ahmed Ally was arrested by DCI detectives for allegedly misappropriating Ksh.49,400,500 entrusted to him by a client for a land purchase in Nairobi between November 2023 and January 2024. Investigators allege he diverted the funds for personal use instead of completing the property transaction.

4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Nairobi lawyer arrested for stealing Ksh.49.4M land purchase funds

    Advocate Ally Ahmed Ally was arrested by DCI detectives for allegedly misappropriating Ksh.49,400,500 entrusted to him by a client for a land purchase in Nairobi between November 2023 and January 2024. Investigators allege he diverted the funds for personal use instead of completing the property transaction.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Health CS denies Ksh.1.2B SHA funds went to private firm

    Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has dismissed claims that Ksh.1.2 billion from the Social Health Authority was paid to a private proxy company, stating instead that the charges are lawful, publicly regulated, and paid to a State agency. Duale defended the government's digital health system (Taifa Care) as required by law for implementing Universal Health Coverage.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Government plans 5km dyke between Bogoria, Baringo lakes

    The government has unveiled a plan to construct a five-kilometre dyke between Lakes Bogoria and Baringo and channel excess freshwater from Lake Baringo for irrigation, a project it says could create 100,000 jobs and generate an estimated Ksh.40 billion for the economy. The proposal, jointly spearheaded by the State Departments for Irrigation and Defence, is currently undergoing public participation in Baringo County and aims to address the impact of rising lake water levels linked to climate change.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Kenya Power reports widespread blackout across Nairobi and Coast

    Kenya Power announced a widespread power outage affecting customers in Nairobi, the Coast region, Mt. Kenya, and parts of the Central Rift following a disruption to electricity supply on Wednesday night. The utility said technical teams were working to restore supply to the affected areas.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 25 July

  1. Gachagua dares Murkomen to arrest him over Mungiki allegations

    Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua challenged Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to arrest him rather than issue threats, while defending young people from the Mt. Kenya region against allegations linking them to the outlawed Mungiki sect.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Three arrested in Nairobi online sexual exploitation ring bust

    Detectives in Nairobi arrested three family members and rescued five women from an online sexual exploitation operation in Mihang'o, Embakasi East. The suspects allegedly lured victims with promises of employment before forcing them to produce online sexual content.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 18 July

  1. Four arrested after toddler rescued in Embakasi kidnapping

    Detectives in Nairobi arrested four suspects and rescued a toddler who had been missing from her mother in Embakasi since July 8, after the mother was tricked into leaving the child with a woman who disappeared.

    18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 13 July

  1. 200 arrested in Kisumu security crackdown on political violence

    Police have arrested 200 suspects in Kisumu over the past two weeks as part of an ongoing security operation, County Commissioner Ramadhan Mwabudzo said on Monday. The crackdown follows deadly violence at an ACK Cathedral on Sunday that left two people dead, which Governor Anyang' Nyong'o characterized as a premeditated criminal operation.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 9 July

  1. Conservationists criticize tree-planting plan amid forest destruction

    Environmental groups say Kenya's 15 billion tree-planting target by 2032 contradicts ongoing destruction of existing forests and green spaces for infrastructure and commercial development, threatening climate and biodiversity commitments.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Government refers Ksh.6.2B payroll fraud findings to DCI

    The government has handed over findings from a public service payroll audit to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, following a Cabinet directive to refer cases with criminal implications to investigative agencies. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku presented the audit reports, forensic findings and supporting documents to the DCI on Wednesday.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Over 1,000 Nyandarua farmers benefit from 500-acre irrigation project

    The Gwa Kiongo Irrigation Project in Mirangine Ward, Ol Kalou will provide 1,000 farmers with reliable water access through piping networks, enabling up to three cropping seasons annually and boosting production of high-value crops, household incomes, and climate resilience, according to Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 6 July

  1. Government plans 10-year irrigation expansion for food security

    The government has committed to expanding irrigation across the country through the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan (NISIP) 2025–2035, which aims to expand irrigation by one million acres, optimise productivity in existing public schemes, strengthen farmer-led irrigation, and unlock greater private sector investment.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 3 July

  1. Police deny abduction allegations, say some disappearances staged

    The National Police Service has dismissed allegations that its officers abduct protesters and others, calling the claims "false, misleading, and unsupported by any credible evidence." NPS Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said the service conducts all arrests strictly within the Constitution and the law, with every arrest recorded in the Occurrence Book and suspects presented before court within prescribed timelines.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Cabinet approves Ksh.4.5B for 10 Mother and Child hospitals

    The Cabinet has approved a Ksh.4.5 billion initiative to construct 10 Level 4 and Level 5 Mother and Child hospitals across different counties in partnership with Amsons Group, as part of efforts to strengthen maternal and neonatal healthcare.

    30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nyamira County Assembly deputy clerk arrested for procurement fraud

    The EACC has arrested Nyamira County Assembly Deputy Clerk Leonard Kevin Nyamasege over alleged procurement irregularities, including the irregular award of a tender to Jetta Builders Ltd despite the company not being the lowest evaluated bidder, which conferred an undue financial benefit of Ksh.30,187,396 to the contractor. Nyamasege, who is also the Director of Finance and Accounts, faces charges including abuse of office and willful failure to comply with public funds management law.

    30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 26 June

  1. Government deploys 6,360 healthcare interns nationwide from July

    The Ministry of Health will deploy 6,360 healthcare interns across the country beginning July 1, 2026, for a mandatory 12-month placement in various healthcare facilities as part of the annual internship programme aimed at strengthening the health workforce.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Police ready to provide security for June 25 anniversary protests

    Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said police are prepared to provide security for demonstrators expected to participate in Thursday's June 25 anniversary protests, and that the government respects the constitutional right to peacefully assemble while warning that police would deal firmly with criminals seeking to infiltrate the demonstrations.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Interior CS says police ready to secure June 25 protests

    Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said police are prepared to provide security for demonstrators expected to participate in Thursday's June 25 anniversary protests, stating the government respects citizens' constitutional right to peacefully assemble while warning police would deal firmly with criminals.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Kalonzo calls for June 25 as national public holiday

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has renewed calls for June 25 to be formally recognised as a national public holiday, dubbed 'Liberation Day,' to honour young Kenyans who led the anti-Finance Bill protests of 2024. He said the day should serve as a permanent reminder of the sacrifices made by youth in defence of freedom, justice and constitutional rights.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Kalonzo calls for June 25th recognition as national public holiday

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has renewed calls for June 25 to be formally recognised as a national public holiday, dubbed 'Liberation Day,' in honour of young Kenyans who led the anti-Finance Bill protests of 2024.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Ruto raises duty-free allowance to Ksh.260K from Ksh.39K

    President William Ruto has increased the duty-free allowance for returning travellers from Ksh.39,000 to Ksh.260,000 when assenting to the Finance Bill 2026, aiming to address concerns from Kenyans living and working abroad and other visitors.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. NTSA suspends new matatu Sacco registration for 24 months

    The National Transport and Safety Authority has imposed a 24-month moratorium on licensing new public transport operators and a 12-month suspension on adding or extending existing routes, citing non-compliance and road safety concerns.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 18 June

  1. Person dies after falling from hospital building in Nairobi

    An unnamed individual died after falling from one of the buildings at Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi. Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nearly 1 million Kenyan youth enter labour market yearly

    A new study reveals that about 800,000 to 1 million young Kenyans enter the labour market annually, but over 80 per cent of those who secure employment end up in informal jobs without written contracts, health insurance, or social security. The formal economy created only 78,600 jobs in 2024, highlighting a significant gap between labour supply and opportunity.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Teacher claims SHA demanded marriage proof for IVF coverage

    A high school teacher reported being asked to provide a marriage certificate before accessing IVF treatment under the Social Health Authority's new fertility coverage for teachers, sparking outcry over the requirement. SHA later stated the request was an error.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Former KAFU employee charged with forged degree, Ksh.6.3m fraud

    Alexander Ndumia Kariuki, a former Kaimosi Friends University employee, has been charged with fraudulently acquiring over Ksh.6.3 million in public funds after allegedly using a forged Master of Criminology degree to secure employment as a Tutorial Fellow. The EACC investigation found the certificate was falsely attributed to Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 29 May

  1. Ruto calls for urgent action on maternal, newborn deaths

    President Ruto emotionally recounted the loss of his first-born son while addressing maternal and newborn deaths in Kenya at the National Prayer Breakfast in Nairobi, saying the experience remains personal to him and First Lady Rachel Ruto.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 22 May

  1. Matatu operators call off nationwide strike after talks with Ruto

    Public transport operators have ended their nationwide strike following talks with President William Ruto at State House in Mombasa. The Federation of Public Transport Sector Chairperson said operators resolved to prioritise economic stability after the President committed to address challenges facing the sector.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Nairobi Central OCS Angoya released unconditionally after arrest

    Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Chief Inspector Dishon Angoya was released unconditionally hours after his arrest over the release of 64 suspects detained during Monday's nationwide protests linked to a transport sector strike. The officer had been admitted to Lang'ata Hospital after reportedly developing health complications following his arrest.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nairobi police station commander arrested, hospitalised over suspect release

    Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Chief Inspector Dishon Angoya was arrested by the Deputy Regional Police Commander and admitted to Lang'ata Hospital after developing complications following his arrest for reportedly releasing 64 suspects detained during Monday's protests without proper authority. He is accused of abuse of office.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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