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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →