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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    id-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The commission has cited remarks allegedly made by Gachagua on June 12, 2026, during a rally in Luanda, Vihiga County; on February 23 at Gusii Stadium, where he allegedly targeted Nyaribari Chache

    Gachagua declines NCIC summons, cites foreign trip
  3. Citizen Digital

    de: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Among the incidents cited by the commission is an alleged utterance made on February 23, 2026, at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County, targeting Nyaribari Chache

    NCIC summons Gachagua over alleged inflammatory utterances in Kisii, Meru, Vihiga
  4. The Standard

    The NCIC said the probe concerns various utterances allegedly made by Gachagua on different dates and at public forums across the country.Among the incidents cited is an alleged statement made on February 23, 2026, at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County, targeting Nyaribari Chache MP Z

    Why Gachagua, Otuoma have been summoned by NCIC
  5. July 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    MP Jhanda defends purchase of four new Prados, cites roads record By Citizen Reporter July 19, 2026 06:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda during a past public address.

    MP Jhanda defends purchase of four new Prados, cites roads record
  7. The Standard

    Several people were injured as goons blocked a Linda Mwanchi convoy at Keumbu, Nyaribari Chache in Kisii County, July 3, 2026.

    Ruto's untouchable
  8. The Standard

    Several people were injured as goons blocked a Linda Mwanchi convoy at Keumbu, Nyaribari Chache in Kisii County, July 3, 2026.

    Inside Keumbu chaos and the shadow of Ruto's untouchable Kisii politicians
  9. One person killed in goon attack on Linda Mwananchi convoy

    1. Capital News

      NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 6 — Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has challenged President William Ruto, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to ensure equal application of the law following the summoning of Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer J

      ‘Don’t Tell Us You’re Fighting Goonism If Zaheer Isn’t Arrested and Charged,’ Khalwale Tells Ruto
    2. Capital News

      Police have also summoned Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda to appear before the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) offices in Kisii County to assist with the ongoing investigations.

      Missing Files delay Arraignment of Seven Keumbu Violence Suspects
  10. Citizen Digital

    Meanwhile, Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda has also been summoned to appear before the Kisii County DCI office in connection with the investigations.

    We are sliding into anarchy! Matiang'i calls for state action amid crime surge
  11. Citizen Digital

    Meanwhile, Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda has also been summoned to appear before the Kisii County DCI office in connection with the investigations.

    We are sliding into anarchy! Matiang'i calls for state action amid crime surge

Friday 21 August

  1. Gachagua declines NCIC summons due to scheduled foreign trip

    DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua declined an NCIC summons to appear on August 27, stating he will be out of the country on a pre-planned foreign trip from August 26 to October 20. The commission had summoned him to assist with investigations into remarks allegedly made at various public events.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 18 August

  1. NCIC summons Gachagua over alleged inflammatory utterances

    The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to appear before it over alleged utterances under investigation for possible violations relating to hate speech and incitement. The investigations relate to various utterances allegedly made by Gachagua on different dates and at public forums, including an alleged utterance made on February 23, 2026, at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. NCIC summons Gachagua and Otuoma over alleged hate speech

    The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Busia governor Paul Otuoma to appear for questioning over utterances under investigation for possible violations relating to hate speech and incitement. The summons cites alleged statements made by Gachagua at various public forums, including remarks in Kisii County on February 23, 2026, and statements during a Meru tour in late July 2026.

    18 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 19 July

  1. MP Jhanda defends four-vehicle purchase citing road delivery record

    Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda defended his purchase of four Toyota Prado vehicles, saying his acquisition should not undermine his development record. He cited completion of 67 roads in the constituency and a recent 50-kilometre tarmac road project launched by President Ruto.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Political violence mars Keumbu market in Kisii County

    Keumbu Centre, a busy market in Kisii County, became a political battleground on a Friday when goons blocked a Linda Mwanchi convoy at Keumbu, Nyaribari Chache, injuring several people.

    7 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. Political violence erupts at Keumbu market in Kisii County

    Keumbu Centre in Kisii County became a political battleground on Friday, July 3, 2026, when goons blocked a Linda Mwanchi convoy, injuring several people and disrupting the usually calm market.

    7 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 6 July

  1. Khalwale demands arrest of MP Zaheer over convoy violence

    Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has challenged President Ruto and senior security officials to arrest and charge Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda if investigations establish criminal culpability in the deadly violence that disrupted a Linda Mwananchi political convoy in Kisii on July 3, warning that failing to do so would undermine the government's credibility on fighting political goonism.

    6 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Missing files delay arraignment of seven Keumbu violence suspects

    Seven suspects arrested over a violent attack on a Linda Mwananchi convoy at Keumbu were arraigned in Kisii Magistrate's Court but did not take plea after their case files went missing. One person died from injuries sustained in Friday's political violence, and police have summoned MP Zaheer Jhanda for questioning as detectives pursue further leads.

    6 July 2026 · Capital News

  3. Matiang'i warns nation sliding into anarchy amid crime surge

    Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has called for urgent government action to curb rising crime, citing armed youth attacks at political rallies, restaurants and streets as evidence the nation is losing order ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Matiang'i warns of rising anarchy amid surge in street crime

    Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has called for expeditious government action to curb the rising crime rate, warning that armed youths attacking citizens at political rallies, restaurants and in the streets are pushing the country into lawlessness and chaos ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. DCI summons Nyaribari Chache MP over Kisii convoy attack

    Police have summoned Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda to the DCI offices in Kisii to assist with investigations into violent attacks on a Linda Mwananchi convoy at Keumbu on Friday. Seven suspects have been arrested so far, with police warning that additional arrests may follow.

    6 July 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 5 July

  1. One person killed in goon attack on Linda Mwananchi convoy

    A 36-year-old man died after a Linda Mwananchi convoy was attacked by youths armed with clubs and stones in Keumbu, Kisii County on Friday. He fell from a vehicle during the ambush and suffered fatal injuries.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Police summon MP, arrest four more in convoy attack case

    Police have summoned Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda for questioning and arrested four additional suspects in connection with a violent attack on a Linda Mwananchi movement convoy on the Kisii–Keroka Road on July 3, bringing the total in custody to seven.

    5 July 2026 · Capital News

  3. Police arrest four more in Keumbu attacks, summon MP

    The National Police Service has arrested four additional suspects in connection with violent attacks at Keumbu on July 3, bringing the total to seven, and has summoned Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda for questioning as investigations continue.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. DCI summons MP Jhanda; four more arrested in Kisii violence

    Police have arrested four additional suspects in connection with a violent attack on a political convoy in Kisii County on July 3, bringing the total in custody to seven. The Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda has been summoned to appear before the Kisii County DCI office as part of ongoing investigations.

    5 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Parliamentary aspirant supports orphaned student's education after burial

    Okeng'o Nyambane, a parliamentary aspirant in Nyaribari Chache, fulfilled a pledge to support the education of an orphaned student by paying her school fees for the entire academic year and providing shopping supplies following her father's burial. The family said the assistance restored hope after losing their sole breadwinner, and residents praised Okeng'o for keeping his promise rather than abandoning the commitment after the funeral.

    13 May 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Elders endorse Okeng'o Nyambane for Nyaribari Chache MP seat

    Okeng'o Nyambane's candidature for the Nyaribari Chache parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election has gained support after the Botondo clan elders formally endorsed him. Residents cite his accessibility, community service, and involvement in welfare initiatives as reasons for backing his leadership bid.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News

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